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How successful is a double stem cell transplant for testicular cancer that has come back in the stomache his markers n 2011 were 165 thousand in coma over 3 months stated chemo while he was in coma on a ventilator almost died 3 times now this month his markers have risen 5 consecutive times from zero to 190 they want to do a few rounds of chemo and then a double stem cell transplant say it is pretty much the last hope we have WHAT IS HIS CHANCE FOR BEING CURED WITH THIS COURSE OF TREATMENT
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Hi, the type of testicular cancer should be mentioned. You have mentioned the marker but what marker is rising should be mentioned. Probably you are talking about testicular germ cell tumor. Stem cell transplant can be done in a patient who are in complete remission after high dose chemotherapy, there is always a fair chance of getting cured. If your doctors are thinking so, you should follow there direction. Double transplant is still investigational approach. Not so much mature data are available still now. But this option can definitely be tried if your doctors think so.
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I m a 16 year old girl my period is very irregular sometimes I don t have my periods for months I have shown to many gynaecologist and have done many test they prescribe me some medicines and I start having normal periods but once the medicines are stopped I don t have my period but recently a month I had my normal period without any medicines but again the next month I didn t have my period but again now recently I m having cramps but no period I m fed up do I have cancer or something?? and yea even I have thyroid but my thyroid test says everything is normal
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Hi, I can not understand the meaning of the sentence\" I have thyroid, but Thyroid test normal\". Everyone have thyroid. Anyway thyroid abnormality may be a cause of irregular men. At your age cancer is very unlikely. Cervical cancer can present with these symptoms, but it will not be controlled by those hormonal agents. Before starting of sexual life even screening for this disease is not needed. So you should better consult with your gynecologist for consideration of other benign condition diagnosis. Take care.
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my wife is suffering with uncontrolled flow of urine. she has been suffering with this for last 10 years and doctors in India found nothing and said it is psychological. She recently diagnosed with Lymph-node TB in UK and is currently under medication. Doctors havent confirmed TB as the reason for uncontrolled flow of Urine however we will have further tests after TB treatment. I just want to know from experts whether any such cases have been diagnosed with similar symptoms and wanted to take some advice.
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Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor.I have gone through your available history. In psychological cause of urinary incontinence, it happens only during stress or occasionally. If she has persistent symptoms, it is advisable to go for aerodynamic study to rule out urinary tract pathology. You can consult good urologist for the same. Pelvic floor exercises like keel, can be of some help. I don't think TB lymph node can be a cause of urinary incontinence.thanks. I hope she will be fine soon
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Hi, I had my two upper wisdom teeth extracted 2 days ago and I am experiencing waves of nausea and dizziness. I am off the pain killers right now although the dentist recommended I take them for 8 more days. One side was easy to extract the other side, however was harder and they removed part of a bone and sutured it. I feel much better with the medication but the pain isnt unbearable without it. I constantly feel like im going to be sick and I am having night sweats. Is this normal? What can I do?
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Hi, Thanks for posting the query, I would like to tell you that after extraction the healing process starts and there is increase salivation in the mouth leading to nausea and dizziness. I would suggest you to take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take the complete course of antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to YOY also take an antacid twice half hour before meals. Take multivitamin supplements. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Take care! Chat Doctor.
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Will be traveling this week-end from Chas.,SC to Seattle,WA Have ulcers on my feet that worsened on trip here. Have barrowed 1 that is perfect so need to purchase 2. The name on shoe is DARCO. Is the medical supply store on Maybank Hwy, James Island. still there? Unable to find in local directory nor remember name.
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Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. The treatment of ulcers is generally by regular cleaning and Chat Doctor. Antibiotics may be given if the ulcer is infected. However, treatment of the cause is more important. The most common causes which I have seen in my practice are1. Improper and ill-fitting footwear - Try to wear more comfortable ones.2. Varicose veins - cause ulcers mostly near the inner side of foot. 3. Diabetes - diabetes by itself does not cause ulcers but increases the chances of developing them by decreasing the sensations over the skin. These ulcers take a long time to heal, hence early treatment is important. Apart from these common causes there are other causes affecting the arteries and veins which may cause ulcers. Diagnosis is helped by clinical examination, history and by tests like Doppler of the legs. Since you have not mentioned the other conditions you have or the duration of the ulcers, I have given a generalized overview for you. However, I am afraid I cannot help you with the medical supply stores in your area. Wishing you good health.
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Sir i have infertility problem as my sperm count (less then 40 million) and motility percentage is very low around 15-20%. kindly help me put how can i improve this as i got married 4 years before and no birth yet.also advise me the diet and what should i avoid in meal?If some other information required please ask i will answer further. thanks
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Hello Ya sir Welcome to Chat Doctor Your sperm motility is low. If you have done the test once i advice you to repeat it after 3 days of abstinence. It is better if you take course of antibiotic before going for test. If again it is low i advice you to see urologist to rule out varicocele. Doppler is done to rule out this. After this also you have low count you have to see infertility specialist. Hope you have got the information you needed. Take care.
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hiya my name is rebecca wilson i am on the depo injection and have bin for very nearly a year and i was thinking of coming of it as i would like to start trying for another baby but i have bin told and have read a lot of stories that the depo could have damaged my body is this true?
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Hi, Dont get worried reading unfounded stories. Demo shot does not damage your fertility. Although the Demo shot needs to be repeated 12-16 weeks, when it is stopped usually it does not lose its effect in that time period. The effect can last longer because the microcrystals of depot injection sometimes dissolve very slowly. Therefore, there is some delay in ovulation and conception. Although pregnancy can occur as early as three and half months after the last shot, the average time for ovulation to start is about five and half months. But the time for becoming pregnant takes a little longer, the average being about 10 months from the last shot. For some women it may take up to 18 months. I hope I have answered your concerns. If you have any further queries, do contact me through Chat Doctor
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Bruised and torn muscles around ribs in auto accident. X-rays showed no fracture or break. Pain is pretty bad. Does pain radiate to breasts. When bending which I cannot avoid sometimes I get a shooting burning feeling in the breast on the side that the ribs are bruised
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Thanks for your questioning my opinion you had tissue / muscle injury following that accident as a pulmonologist would like to recheck the X-ray of chest to see if any injury is thereof everything goes fine I would prescribe some analgesics, muscle relaxants and some enzymes so that healing is fast no need to worry that much, I know it's a matter of concern visit a pulmonologist, he can guide youthanksfeel free to ask more questions
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I am a 47 year old female. Gall bladder removed 7 years ago. Over pastSeveral months i have been experiencing a fluttering sensation under right ribs...accompanied by pain there and in back ...with nausea at times severe to the point of having to lie down. Feel like this is interfering with daily life as symptoms are increasing in frequency, intensity and length of duration. What are your thoughts?
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Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you had fall bladder surgery in the past, I suspect it could be related to the gall bladder stones. As post removal the Muscles in the area have become weak and need attention. Due to the weakness in the anterior side of body post incision the posterior muscles must have gone weak leading to back pain.Also, if the pain is now radiating from anterior to posterior you may need to undergo and ultrasound scanning of the abdomen to see if any organ pathology is present or not? If any kidney stone issue is there or not? Keeping all the possible factors in mind and taking up a scan may help to eliminate the wrong factors and come closer to the issue and help you better. Based on the diagnosis the next treatment plan can be initiated by which you can become back to functionality lifestyle again. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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I was diagnosed with uti. No fungus, bacteria is detected in the culture. I have a burning sensation on the penis, incontinence, passing gas. My partner went to have Hsg 6 weeks ago and next day we had intercourse and I felt the burning sensation for the first time. It disappeared for six weeks and came back. Please help
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helloThanks for query. You have burning while passing urine and at the tip of your penis. This is mostly due to UTI. Get your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to. Start taking broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefuroxime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to Chat Doctor. To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria. It is by no means related to SG that your wife had.
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HI,I have got married 2 years back , Me and my wife have had sex lot of times. But of late my penis starts to shrink even before I could ejaculate in her vagina. We are trying desperately for a kid and am worried. Did my semen analysis about 6 months back and it was normal as per the report. I do masturbate every day, could that be the reason. Can you please help me with a way out since am feeling that am not able to satisfy her and sacred a lot.
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Dear service user, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern about loss of erection before vaginal ejaculation and also for having child. Loss of established erection is commonly caused by performance anxiety. Occasional failure can occur to almost every man in his life. When this happens, one gets concerned about performance during next sexual encounter. He thinks whether he would be able to satisfy the partner or not. So, his mind thinks mostly about quality of erection and performance. For constant erection continuous exciting/romantic/erotic feelings should be there in mind. If mind is diverted to concern about erection (being scared in your case), you will lose erection. This in turn reduces your confidence, and it again affects the erection. Having erection during masturbation indicates that your organs are functioning absolutely normally. Masturbation is a healthy part of sexual activity, and it does not cause impotency or infertility. There are effective behavior therapies having strong research evidence for psychogenic erectile dysfunction. You can read about Senate focus on internet. I suggest having consultation with psychiatrist. There are medications like verapamil or tadalafil which can be helpful with behavior therapy. It is good to listen that your semen analysis report is normal. As far as pregnancy is concerned, you may consult infertility specialist for same. There are treatment options like artificial insemination which can be useful for you. Wish you good health.
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Hi all, I am having Ulcer problem since the past 1 year. Before 6 months I felt vomiting when i am getting hungry. But nowadays I am feeling vomiting frequently, even after eating food. Kindly give me some suggestions like what to eat, what to dont eat and what exercise shall i do to overcome this. Thanks in advance for your reply. Thanks and Regards Shahul
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I am having ulcer too with liver cirrhosis. Chat Doctor. Also, he advised to avoid fried food, junk food, beef,mutton, sour,milk & milk item, also to avoid some foods which my stomach can't tolerate. A healthy & hygiene life can give you good & healthy stomach.Also, please ask your doctor to make a pathology test called H.PYLORI the bacteria are responsible for ULCER. If you get positive he will advise you a combined therapy such a Capitate+amoxicillin+omeprazole. Best of lucksaife
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Hi. I was taking penicillin for a week for an abscess in my molar. I went through the entire perscription and it was worse than when I started. So three cdays ago, I went back to the doc and she gave me clindamycin. Wich I thought was great. My pain went away and I was able to match my top and bottom together to smile. But this morning I wake up and just over night it turned triple what it was at its worse. Now I look like I have a double jumbo jawbreaker in my cheek. I took 2 steps forward and was shoved 4 steps back.
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Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this. Antibiotic treatment for an abscess is most effective in the early days. If it has been for a while with abscess collection, then you would need a surgical intervention to Chat Doctor. Antibiotics cannot make it into pus collection and are thus generally ineffective with collected abscesses. Please return to your dentist and get and X-ray done. If there is any collection let it be
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I am sorry to bother you but I just do not no what to do. About 10 days ago I had bladder surgrey and they went up my penis ever since then my penis has been hurting bad. I did go back to thr DR and he gave me pills to take but they do not help at all Please help me YYYY@YYYY
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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. The bladder surgery was done through urethra and this can cause some local trauma. But then it is no need to worry. With time the pain will go off and until then you may just continue taking some mild painkillers. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. You just need to contact me on this below-mentioned link
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I have Dystonia, muscles in my neck, back, shoulder, and hip and involved. I have recently been having pain and tightness in lower ribs. My breathing is irregular and i have a hard time expanding my lungs. i often feel light headed and will see stars. Could this be another simtom of my Dystonia? should i be worried?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, your dystonia can cause breathing difficulty. Breathing consists inspiration and expiration. Both these are done by muscles. Inspiratory muscles expand the rib cage and allows lungs to take air in. In expiration lung recoil and expiratory muscles allow air to breath out from the lungs. So in both these activities, muscles play very important role. Since you are suffering from dystonia, possibility of involvement of muscles of respiration is high. So dystonia is seeming to be the cause for your breathing difficulty. Consult your doctor and discuss all these and start appropriate treatment.
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I am 19 years old and I indulged in unprotected sex about 53 hours back. The guy pulled out before ejaculating but we are still unsure of the circumstances. I am a case of PCOD which is why menstruation cycle keeps changing and I have been taking medication for that since a year and I have also been taking medication for my skin allergies regularly,homeopathic and allopathic. Is there any way I can know for sure whether I m pregnant or not,also is it advisable for me to take a contraceptive pill like I Pill before 72 hours are completed ?
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Hi there, My opinion after reading your question is that
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Hi my 13 old daughter is an AIP patient. recently she had an attack of AIP and is just released from hospital. She has started complaining of severe pain in her left side of chest due to which she gets stiffened for some time like 5-10 minutes and after that she is relaxed we told the doctors they checked her all vitals and found them normal ECG BP Heart rate etc. all were checked during such thing and before after such things but nothing was wrong. they have told us that it is due to psychiatric menifestations recently she is getting some foul smell from somewhere in home how to get her out of such things and how to know whether it is psychiatric or something else.
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Hi, 13-year-old known case of AIP with recent onset of foul smell (olfactory hallucinations) and stiffening (?catatonia).AIP is a genetic disorder that can present with varied psychiatric symptoms. In these patients, the psychiatric symptoms (like hallucinations and catatonia) are usually seen along with the acute attacks, while in between attacks patients are normal and free of any psychiatric manifestations. Since you have seen her previous attacks, try to establish a relationship between the psychiatric symptoms and acute attacks. There can also be a chronic form of disorder where there is a background of few symptoms on top of which acute attacks occur intermittently. So in these cases it can be difficult to differentiate. Either ways, the treatment for this symptom would be the same (apart from treatment and prevention of attacks). Many Chat Doctor.
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Good Morning You are speaking to Brenda Stonehouse .... kidney donar for my brother 3 years back .... still extremely fit and healty ..... how far can I run .... I want to do a marathon or the Two Oceans which is 56 km ..... am I allowed to do it?? My age .....45 ..... 02/10/1965 ....... Thanks YYYY@YYYY
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Hi Brenda, As a Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon, i appreciate your enthusiasm. If you're in otherwise good health, theres no problem in participating in the run.You're advised to get your blood routine, RBS,creatinine and LFT checked. If they're all normal, then there's no harm in participating in the run. You should continue your jogging and get ready to improve your timings. Wish you well. Chat Doctor. Manga.
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My daughter is 1.5 yrs old and she has got front 8 teeth and started getting her first molar..My Paed. adviced me to brush it daily two times.Last two days when I did ,she was crying a lot and I was shocked to see some blood.What should I do ? I tried with Johnson & Johnson brush one day ..and a finger brush another day..I think I was brushing gently..she is now so scared of brushing and crying a lot.What should I do ? Is this normal..Should I stop brushing
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Hello, I can understand your concern. There can be one of two possibilities for bleeding gums in child Chat Doctor. If the bleeding is localized around the first molar tooth that is erupting in your daughters oral cavity, the gum around the tooth might be little sore that can cause some bleeding and pain. Sometimes food ingested can get lodged in this gum collar causing infection which can make a child cry due to pain while brushing. If this is the problem, then the bleeding will subside as soon as the tooth will erupt completely and the surrounding gum will recede to expose the entire crown of the tooth. You can apply Travel over the sore gum to soothe the area. Alternatively, if she is having bleeding from more than one area in the mouth, then it is possible that she is suffering from gingivitis which may occur due to inadequate oral hygiene which causes accumulation of bacteria, plaque and calculus around the neck of the teeth and in the gum margin making the gums inflamed. In this case, you should visit a dentist who can clean the areas with mechanical scaling. The gingivitis will resolve after the scaling, and she will not cry. You should not stop brushing, but you can use the toothbrush that is specially made for kids under the age of 2 years. These toothbrushes are specially made for deciduous teeth according to the shape and size of teeth and soft enough so that they don't hurt gums. In addition, you should use a toothpaste that is made for kids (Hidden) as the fluoride level is such that is the toothpaste that it protects the teeth against decay and the flavor is palatable to kids which makes it easy to convince them to brush. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish your daughter feels better soon. Best,
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I get a pinchinh pain right under my sternum near where my ribs join, particularly when i lean or bend forward. This has been happening since iVE GAINED SOME WEIGHT and is sometimes reliverd by boeel movement or passing gas. Not sure what to do in the meantime as i try and lose the weight.
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Hello, The Pain what you are telling is mostly either because of Inadequate food at Improper timings, so try to eat on time. If you are Punctual and Proper in timings about food intake, then it is Costco Chat Doctor. Well in either of the cases, please take this Course for duration of 10 days
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I am having severe abdominal pain that is located between my belly button and penis. It radiates to both sides of my abdomen and back. It feels like someone has a hold of my guts and squeezing them. It is a sharp burning pain. I get this about two to three times a year. I went to a gastro dr today and am scheduled for a Ct scan on 11/17/14 and colon/endoscopy on 12/1/14. I have diabetes that was diagnosed about 7 years ago and have had a heart bypass in 2000. I have had the abdominal pain since I was about 21 and am 63 now. Ive been thru scans and testing and nothing has ever been found. I am tired of feeling like this but I just need to know what can I do for the pain in the mean time, if anything? Also, I am male. Thank you.
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Hello are having this pain since 42 years intermittently 2-3 times in a year. This may be due to these possibilities, these include
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Hello Doc, I had a mc in early 2013, after which hubby and I planned not to try for a year or so as we wanted to take time before having a kid. Decided to start trying again in dec 2014. My doc started me on siphene 100 in Dec. No pregnancy. In Jan, started siphene on cd1 followed by follicular study. One Follicle seen starting cd14, 2 dominant follicles from cd15. Both grew in size up to 34x22mm and 24x17mm on cd18. Ruptured only on cd20 and no pregnancy. Do I need a higher dosage of Siphene? Also, as I started on CD1, and still ruptured only on CD20, should I follow start clomid on any other day for this cycle. I am already on CD4 today.
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Hello dear, in my opinion you need to supplement FSH injections along with closed so consult a good infertility specialist so that proper follicular monitoring can be executed. In your next induced cycle better discuss the injection of Chat Doctor for inducing rupture of follicle at 20 mm size. I hope you have had all your hormone profile tested along with semen analysis of your husband. In case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http
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My sister has been having visual disturbances x3 years and has been examined by many specialists. She recently had a head CT to R/O any tumors, etc.. with normal findings. I checked her meds and found out a s/e for Lopressor which causes hallucination, both auditory & visual. How you every had a patient on Lopressor that has experienced this type of problem?
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Hi, While none of my patients have reported hallucinations with metoprolol (Lopressor), hallucinations with metoprolol are well known and have been described in literature. You can read the case series by Goldener (http
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I had severe abdominal pain last night--cramping---ran downstairs to bathroom--when I got there the room was spinning and i knew that my blood pressure was severely dropped--so i layed on bathroom floor--eventually started vomiting--then huge loose bowel movement---i felt like i was literally going to die--i have an autonomic dysfunction with orthostatic hypotension and labile hypertension after the epidode last night my bp was 80/55 sitting---but i am sure it was much, much lower when i ran downstairs--my bp drops with pain--all day today i have felt really weak--what do you think happened
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Dear friend, symptoms seems of gastroenteritis, if severe fluid lose or hypotension restore with iv fluid, take plenty of floor with ORS. Use ofloxacin+ornidazole, omeprazole+comparison, lactic acid bacillus[sporran DS] and painkiller like diclofenac+ Chat Doctor. If vomiting persists take ondansetron. Take all on your doctors prescription. Hope this answer will be helpful to you. For more queries please don't hesitate to ask. Get well soon dear friend
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Is an MCV level of 95 high? The blood test results I have just received have me with a level of 95 within limits of 80-98. Also, I have eGFR >59, which was flagged by the lab, but my doctor did not mark. My Vitamin D level was at 22 on an accepted scale of 32-100. My doctor did mark this and suggested 4000 units of Vitamin D daily. I have been on HBP medication most of my life, but my hypertension is well-controlled (116/73) with 100 mg of the generic for lopressor (50mg 2x daily). Is there anything I should be concerned about with these results? The only result my doctor flagged was the one for Vitamin D, but I am now concerned about kidney disease. Thanks!P.S. I also have a hematocrit at the high-end of normal- 43.2 within limits of 34-44.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your vitamin D3 level is low. You should take treatment for that. No other treatment is required. Don't worry about kidney. Your MCV and hematocrit is also normal. Continue with your antihypertensive medicine. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I have red blotchy skin on legs below the knee and on my feet. My feet are numb and the skin feels like parchment paper. I take a blood thinner (Warferin) and metformin and insulin for diabetes. Someone told me thaqt it is iron deposits because my legs and feet do swell. What do you think?
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blotchy skin and numbness below the knee and feet. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like multiple sclerosis, herniated disc, vitamin B12 can cause numb sensations, diabetes or peripheral artery disease. I would suggest you to do gentle message, apply warm compresses or keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt in it and take proper rest. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test, nerve conduction test along with physical examination. Doctor may order nerve supplement anti-inflammatory and physical therapy. Doctor may refer you to neurologist for nerve problem or endocrinologist for diabetes. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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Hi Im a 64 year old black women. My grandfather, aunt and brother died of renal failure and other related illness. In 2003 I was told I too and a kidney and liver problem. My kidneys at this time are okay put my liver has started to enlarge again I was once told it was around 138 and that it had gotten better it was at 78 ( I can not remember what I was told these figures mean). Since July my blood pressure has been 173/154. 69 129/89. 72 last week I went to the clinic it was totally perfect. My medicine is Hydrochlorothiazide 12mg I was give 20mg and it took me down to 69/69 65 I told the doctor and I stopped taking them. I feel light headed when I wake in the morning my stomach feels sick and if it does not go away then I am like that for most of the day. I have started to feel tired I am working on my master degree and I dont have time for this. I also have hype C believe I got that maybe in 1966 or 1968 I had blood transfusion after child birth or in 2000 when my brother bite me and I did not know he was infected back then. Thank you for listening
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Hepatitis infection can cause only acute changes in the liver or be associated with chronic liver disease. It may have contributed to the increase in your liver enzymes (those are likely the values you were quoting). High blood pressure increases the risk for kidney disease and if you are able to maintain it within a normal range it would reduce the chance of renal disease. If you have any additional risk factors such as diabetes, it would be important to control these as well. The low blood pressure readings may cause the lightheaded feeling. Nausea can be due to different causes such as
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2 weeks ago i went to the ER with some slight discomfort in my left testical. I also urniated blood that morning wich prompted the ER vist. The doctor examined me throughly and said he wasnt overly concerned and that it might be a small Kidney stone passing through. Its been 2 weeks and the discomfort is still there..what should I do?
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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described symptoms, there appears to be possibility of epididymo-orchitis. Presence of blood in urine is an alarming sign, and it should not be taken lightly. You should consult with general surgeon/ urologist and should go for thorough check up. You should go for complete hologram, urine routine & microscopy, and ultrasound imaging of lower abdomen and scrotum. You should take complete antibiotic course, hemostatic medications and anti-inflammatory medications. Take plenty of water. Take care,
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the pet dog of our home has bitten me on my finger today all of a sudden while it was playing with its biteable item, I was sited just behind of it. The Dog is of 6 months plus age, Rabies vaccine was pushed a month ago, Blood came out after its bite from a small bite-injury, What should I do now?
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Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Since your dog has been not vaccinated fully, I would advise you to get vaccination. Take full course of rabies vaccination. Take Tetanus vaccinationClean and take care of wound properly. Get your puppy completely vaccinated. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay HealthyChatDoctor, MD
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i had a feeling of weekness in my body for abt 2 weeks, like as if i cant feel my body, its light and its very scary as i have a fear of death and im panicking. my fingers get cold and blue and i become shaky. im very worried and try to avoid places or activities not to get same feeling again
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First you should consult a physician to diagnose your symptoms. There may not be anything troublesome. These symptoms could simply be related to anxiety and stress. But you should be sure about that. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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What are the possible losses of function as a result of major damage to nerves in the L5/S1 area of the spine.I understand that doing nothing may also be a bad option.I am facing possible surgery in this region to remove pressure on the nerves the condition is, WWW.WWWW.WW Thanks Ken McLeod
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Hi Mr McLeodThank you for your question to Chat Doctor. The symptoms typically associated with damage to nerves in L5-S1 region of spine are pain radiating along the leg, numbness along top of foot close to the big toe and/or tingling. Weakness of pushing the foot down towards ground comes from S1 nerve problems whereas inability or weakness to move big toe and sometimes foot Chat Doctor. Possible losses of function from damage to nerves at L5-S1 are weakness of downward movement of foot that can cause difficulty in walking, weakness of toes and rarely foot
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I went to the clinic because i felt on odd tingling sensation on the roof of my mouth. i was diagnosed with strep throat and have been on my antibiotics of 9 days now. The roof of my mouth feel numb and i can feel little bumps on the roof of my mouth. What could this possibly be and is there nything over the counter I can try that may help this?
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Hi. Thanks for the query. Tingling sensation and bumps on the roof of the mouth or the palate can be most probably due to inflammation caused due to Infection if the Infection is not completely resolved. Other cause can be sinus infection. You should continue with the prescribed course of antibiotics, start doing warm saline gargles and take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. In case if the symptoms does not improve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated. Hope this helps. Regards.
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2 years ago I had surgery for a herniated disc on L4-L5 the pain in my back is gone but severe pain in my left leg never went away. I also had pain in my mid back and it is still there. Now I am having pain in low and mid back again and now I am having pain in both legs, my left is still worse. I had an MRI and CT Scan done it states L1-2 L2-3 broad -based posterior disc bulge is present withour significant central spinal cana nor foraminal stenosis, L3-4 a similar broad-based posterior disc bulge/disc marginal osteophyte complex is present which appears to cause a mild central spinal canal stenosis with midline AP diameter of thecal sac measuring approximately 9 to 10 mm. L4-5 There is good decompression of the posterior aspect of the thecal sac at this level without significant central spinal canal stenosis. Unfoofing of the posterior disc margin is present with a partially fused facets at this level. Mild right and moderate left formaminal stenosis is present. In plain english tell me what is wrong with me please.
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Your actual symptoms are because of the spinal stenosis which have several causes. Spinal stenosis can arise from aging, arthritis, as a complication of the surgery also. You have to try NSAID like Ibuprofen 800-1200\u00a0mg a day or Diclofenac 75-100\u00a0mg a day, muscle relaxants like Thiocholchicoside to relieve the pain. You have to exercise to strengthen your abdominal and back muscles. Bicycling can be an alleviating exercise. If you do not have any improvement you should see your neurosurgeon for epidural steroid injection or surgical intervention. Hope my answer will help.
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72 yr old male....while doing yardwork, received minor scratches and scapes on both forearms, resulting in small, medium to large bruises. It s happened before and bruising went away, but today have rather large bruise approx. 2 1/2 in long X 1 1/2 to 2 in width....my wife (RN for 50 + yrs says they will go away, give it time)...can I treat at least the large bruise with ice or anything? Thank you, E.B.
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Hello, Bruises are nothing but a condition of blood underneath your skin and subcutaneous tissues. Nothing much to worry, and it will settle by itself in one or two days. As a first line of management you can apply ice-packs for symptomatic relief. Generally it will settle in a couple of days, and you can consult a physician if bruises persist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hi.. im 24 years old, 5`11 height. From two weeks i was feeling more heat in my body. but not it is fever. Im feeling like burning in my eyes, heat in palm, heat in body.. and also im feeling very weak.. few of hair become white.. Doctor please give me some solution to get rid of heat.. and also prevention measures. Thank you sir.
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Hi, It may be due to anxiety. However, consult the physician for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Investigations for the internal diseases may be done. Accordingly, you may be treated. I feel that anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Fluoxetin 10 mg daily would improve your condition. Avoid worries and reduce the stress. Do mild exercise and do yoga - meditation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.
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My sixteen year old boy is complaining about some pimples around the private area which he is saying started some three days ago and now have grown big and painful if he wears clothes. He said this also happened some six months ago and they disappeared without consulting a doctor.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe they appear to be the boils of cellulitis, a bacterial infection under the skin. The previous one also appears to be the same. And controlled due to the body resistance. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms, cephalexin,and fanatic acid. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Yesterday while at work I noticed out of the blue a small swollen knot the size of a marble on my left arm, in the middle between my wrist and elbow...on the same side as the back of my hand....it did not hurt..but I could roll it around and it was very scary to both myself and my coworkers...they suggested that I go to the emergency room, as one employee believed it was a blood clot in my vein...about 20 minutes later...it went down completely...today the skin there looks like a super super light bruise....should I seek a doctor for examination....not sure if I should be concerned....I am 39 years old and female
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Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor! The knot, being a colored one, must be related to blood most probably blood clot within a vein as some of your co-workers mentioned! You might have some unnoticed injury, pressure, hit or deficiency of some blood component! Please see your physician for some blood works and direct relevant physical examination and further advises! Please revert to us if any more queries are there; wishing you good health!
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My 4 y.o. daughter has the flu and is asthmatic. She has been coughing almost nonstop all day and evening and her albuterol neb treatments havent seemed to help. She has also had a dose of Brovex PEB liquid this evening, but it didnt seem to help, either. Can I give her Cheratussin just so she can get some relief and sleep? Would it help?
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Hi, If your daughter is having flu with asthma, and she is coughing continuously then it could be allergic bronchitis, infective bronchitis or severe upper respiratory infection or pertussis etc. Albuterol is a bronchodilator and can be used in asthmatic attacks but here she is having Chat Doctor. You can give bro vex PEB or cheratussin, but the important thing is to diagnose it first. You can take her to pediatrician for detailed history and thoroughly respiratory system examination. She may require antibiotics(quinolones or accolades) orally in syrup forms with other symptomatic treatment like cough suppressants or saline nebulizers with steam inhalation to get rid of infection complete. So, better go to pediatrician rather than self-medication.
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My baby was playing with his pianos mic that has a plug ins on the end of it and i think he punctured his ear coz i saw a little blood...I dont know what to do pls help..Im in japan and tomorrow is sunday so theres no doctor and i dont have idea where to bring my son coz the doctor said that ear is not part of his area specialty..What remedies or aid can i do?Any help would be very much appreciated..thank you!!!
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Hi. Thanks for the query. It looks like due to injury of the ear canal with the mic tip leading to bleeding from ear most probably due to injury inside the ear canal leading to injury to the lining of the ear canal causing bleeding. Another reason can be perforation of the ear Chat Doctor. . I would suggest you to consult an ENT Expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly. In case if there is only injury to the lining of ear canal then antibiotic and analgesic ear
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My mom has in recent 6 months facing problem of untimed dizziness with vomiting and shivering.She gets sweaty and suddenly she feels cold.Her body parts are in some parts cold and in some parts hot.This remains for few hrs we have to rush to the hospital whenever this happens as she cant bear it. Taken all the possible tests but everything seems to be normal. What could be the reason.She has gas issues yes.
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Hello, The symptoms are highly suggestive of a possible Chat Doctor. It is called hypotension. In this, all your reports except the BP would be normal. You need to check the BP as soon as possible when the episode occurs. It may be better/corrected by the time you reach the hospital. So get someone to check BP at home when this happens, and as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi i am 5 weeks pregnant and at night my anus and vagina itches why is this? It feels almost like I have worms. I get it a little during the day but at night it is so bad i cannot sleep.
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today. During pregnancy, the hormones of your body change, even as early as five weeks. The hormonal changes of pregnancy make the vagina and surrounding skin more susceptible to candida, or yeast infections. Frequently these infections can cause itching of the skin around and inside the vagina, and even on the perineum and anus. There over-the-counter creams that may be purchased in a pharmacy that are designed to treat yeast infections of the skin. The active ingredient should have the word -above at the end as this indicates that it is an antifungal product. Examples of these are clotrimazole, fluconazole, and fluconazole. These products can all be used externally on your skin safely during pregnancy. When you see your prenatal care provider for the first time, if you are still experiencing these symptoms they can perform a vaginal examination and prescribe a different treatment if necessary. In the meantime, try very hard not to scratch the area and where loose fitting, cotton undergarments to sleep and that will not constrict airflow around your perineum. I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes,
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I used to shake pennies daily. I started this habit at the age of 14 now I am 24 years old. I need to know will I get any problem in sex and getting baby. please help me.
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Hello, There are no side effects for masturbation if you are doing it moderately. Moderate frequency is three or four times a week. Excess masturbation and rough masturbation can damage the skin receptors and thereby could cause numbness and thereby deficit in sense. It can also cause anxiety and performance anxiety and related depression. The problems can be cured. I suggest sex therapy for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My mother is 83 yrs old. No history of blood pressure except a little high sometimes for the last couple of years She has to go for a cataract operation soon and her blood pressure has suddenly shot up But it was fluctuating. Doctor adviced Stamlo 5 twice daily until the operation. But should we give her this medicine even if the pressure goes back to near normal? Her pulse is around 90.
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Hi ! Thank you for posting your question here. I would say that when the blood pressure it's more than 140
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I took naddol (40mg) daily for years for rapid heart rate and hypertension. My insurance company put this drug in a different tier and suggested i take pindolol. My Dr. wrote a prescription for 10 mg twice a day. I am now up to 15 mg twice a day. My blood pressure is OK but my pulse is rapid -- about 90 rpm. I also feel nervous light- hreaded and have trouble sleeping. Should i switch back to nadolol?
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to indoor adverse effects. Adolf has a longer half life and can be tolerated better compared to indoor. Coming to this point, I would first recommend raising the dose of indoor up to 30\u00a0mg daily. If this doesn't help, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility to switch to Adolf again. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,
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Hi... Igot job in saudi and as per they procedures they advised me to do medical test. in that it was proved i had jaundice but i never faced jaundice. It was found in my blood. Please help me in how many days it will be cured. I have to leave to saudi and it is veryi mportant to my family
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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. This would depend on the cause of Jaundice. If you consume alcohol, it can be because of that. If you don't then you should get Viral Markers and Ultrasound abdomen. Please share your reports with us, so that we can give you a diagnosis. This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you any have further queried, please ask me. Stay HealthyChatDoctor, MD
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Hi, my 9 years old son is presently affected by juvenile asthma, when spring comes he developes cough and has difficulty in breathing. A pediatrician gave him Ipravent and Asthalin to be used with a neebulizer, two years ago. As in the area we live pediatrician is not available every day of the week, I would like to ask if it is safe to give either one or both of these medications, until we can actually visit a pediatrician. Also I need to know the dosage. Thanking you very much, Gabriele Piscicelli, Shuru, Kullu Distt, H.P. India
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Hello, Thank you for asking to Chat Doctor. Asthalin & prevent via nebulizer are usually safe for a child of 9 years age, unless over dosage. The exact dosing depends on severity of your children current symptoms. I would suggest preferring Stalin over Prevent if you want to use any one of them. Don't use Prevent for more than 3 times a day and for more than 3 days. You can use Stalin when your child has wheezing or difficulty in breathing. But if you need to use it more than 4-6 times a day, it means he may be having a serious exacerbation. I would suggest you to start Montelukast tablet daily as he is having seasonal symptoms, possibility of allergy is there. Also, avoid cold fluids & exposure to smoke/dust. Please consult pediatrician as early as possible. I hope this helps. Wish your son the best of the health. Regards. Chat Doctor.
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Hello. I have a 22 month old son that has had constipation issues since he was an infant. He is constipated and when I was changing his diaper I noticed that he has a few red rings around his anus. It looks like he may have been bleeding....not sure if it is just diaper rash, or if it is related to the constipation, or an allergy of some sort.
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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you. Questions
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MY BROTHER HAVING PATIENT OF BRAIN HE IS ON BED FROM LAST FIVE YEARS LEFT SIDE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND DONT SPEAKS JUST ONLY HE FEEL HE KNOWS WHO IS HIS FATHER MOTHER JUST SHOW WITH FINGER NOW WE MAKE CT SCAN THIS SHOW HAVING A T.B.WHAT WE DO WE ARE FROM VERY POOR FAMILY
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Hello, I assume by TB you mean tuberculosis? If you mean something else please clarify. In case it is tuberculosis indeed then I am afraid it is a serious diagnosis. CT scan alone I am not sure if that is enough to be sure about the diagnosis, MRI, as well as some other tests such as blood tests, skin test, x-ray, may be necessary. If the diagnosis is confirmed then treatment with several anti-tuberculosis Chat Doctor. It is a complex diagnosis for which specialist opinion and follow up is needed I am afraid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello, I often have terrible pain in my oesophagus? (sorry) when I drink water, it feels like someone is stabbing me in my chest or that the water is stuck in a balloon in my chest & when I bend over the water moves, then the pain goes. Can you advise please? HOLY HAMBURGER! I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YOU GET NOTHING FOR FREE. NO THANKS!
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. Your symptoms like stabbing pain in chest, ballooning feeling in chest with water movements etc. are seen in HERD. It is due to hyperacidity and gaseous distension due to HERD.HERD is because of laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophageal, and cause the stabbing pain. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid stress and anxiety. Avoid large meals.2. Take proton pump inhibitor.3. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you are taking.4. Lose weight if you are obese.
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i am male 26yrs..and i have a problem with my pennies as when ever i do musturbation i get a strong bad smell..i dont know why this was coming iam afraid is ther any serious problem that iam facing....i request you kindly send me solution why smells a lot
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Hello, Thank You for consulting Chat Doctor ! It may be due to infection, sometimes because some variety of food items, it is better to get an urinalysis and semen analysis to find out the correct cause so that it can be appropriately managed. Meantime, Chat Doctor. Stay healthy, and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in the future.
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I have a lump on my gums, its whitish red. ive had it for over a month now, sometimes it not even there and sometimes it about a quarter of an inch big, when i eat it gets bigger, i just tryed to pop it thinkig it was an abcess and it didnt pop it just stayed the same size and bled a small amount where i poked it. is this CANCER??
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Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have bump on the gum this can be Abscess for due to Periodontal problem or due to carious tooth may be formation of Periapical Abscess or this can be Myogenic granuloma also. Don't be worried it is not cancerous condition, but I will advise you to consult oral surgeon and go for visual examination of swelling on gum if needed go for Investigations IOWA X-ray of tooth then go for its proper treatment. In meantime do warm saline rinses two - three times a day, Do chlorhexidine mouthwash, brush your teeth twice daily. Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards
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Hello, I have an important question, I have been out of high school for 2 years now, the beginning of wrestling season my senior year I slipped a disk in my back, I was prescribed blue vicodin at first but after about 3 month I was switched to hydromorphone hc 4mg, and then 8 mg a few months after that, I have a high opioid tolerance which is weird to me because I m 5 6 140 lbs. A little over 2 months ago I lost my insurance because I moved out of my fathers home, I am an athsmatic as well. As having. Reoccuring ringworm and now I cannot find a way to get my proair inhaler and hydromorphone and lamasil, I have not been able to find a job because of my back pain and I m using my little brothers child support to pay rent, I m struggling with my life and the pain is too much to ignore, I would like some advice as to finding the right doctor and as to what I need to do to attain my medication, friends have told me about doctors over the internet and phone but I do not know where to start. Please and thank you. Joshua
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For lower back pain you can take some painkiller like ultracet-plus or zerodol-sp only when the pain is worse enough or disturbing your daily routine along with some calcium supplements like shackled or toscal-gem once daily. Take some multivitamin like metilda-af or neurobian-plus once daily also. Do some physiotherapy exercises after an expert opinion of physiotherapist. I will also advise you to sleep on a plain surface.
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My heart rate is staying above 120 for about 6-7 HOURS I HAVE A COLD OR FLU AND a temp Took diltiazem 360 about 2 hours ago Doing lots of fluids I don t have a thermometer Been ill for 3 days been taking Tylenol 500 MG also taking day quIL and nyquil I have Ativan
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HelloWelcome to Ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice.NO need to be apprehensive if this is the viral fever then pules rate likely to increase in febrile condition if this is not the febrile condition and still the pulse rate is high then it may be due to over consciousness, anxiety, if the pules persist then EKG testing is must, medicine for fever can only be taken when it is the high grade fever noted. Hope I have answered your query and let me know for further assistance.
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I have breast cancer in my lungs and one lung is partially collapsed. I have a bad cough so my onc put me on anitbiotics. Im about half done (5 of 10 days) but the mucus is unbelievable! I have always swallowed it but now my stomach is upset. Is the only thing to stop the mucus production time? Is there anything else I can do while waiting?
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Hello friend, I hope you have breast cancer and along with that or secondarily developed lung cancer also. From the history it appears that the collapse of the lung and the diminished activities in the organ produces extra amount of mucus which is constantly brought out by cough. Antibiotics will not be useful because it is not the bacteria that make the problem, it is the general deterioration you have that make you prone to infection if at all it is there. So what is required is to improve your vitality. I am a homeopath and so my advice is to take Homeopathic treatment where YOU and not your diseased organs become important for the selection of the remedy. Antibiotics may kill the bacteria for some time and is sure to recur because in addition to the lowered vitality, the strong chemo Chat Doctor. Therefore, approach an expert Homeopath who can give you relief from the sufferings, not only from the cough which is less important when considering the disease cancer at present active in you. Homeopathy can save you. My best wishes for a speedy cure through Homeopathy
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hi i had my left kidney removed from my pelvis due 2 loss of function only 8 weeks ago iv been told there is no follow ups appo no scans no test i thought they would keep an eye on my right kidney for a while i just got told if i have any problems go see my gp can u let me know if this sounds right thank you diane robinson
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HelloThanks for query. You have undergone surgery for removal of one kidney. Normally there is no need to monitor the other kidney unless patient has urinary problems.However, one has to follow regime in order to prevent the other kidney from getting diseased 1) Chat Doctor. 2) Avoid getting UTI 3) Frequent routine urine test to be done to rule out UTI 4) Blood test to assess renal function to be done every year .5) Consult Nephrologist or Urologist for check up every year.
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My gums are really sore and my teeth very sensitive to cold and hot, I was using a tooth pick on Monday which I never do and possibly over did it, I woke up with red blotches on my cheeks the next day. I thought possibly it was my allergies. Would an antibiotic help?
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Hello, Sore gums and sensitive teeth can be due to gum infection or gingivitis along with hypersensitivity of teeth. So my suggestion to you is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical examination and investigation like x-ray should be done. In case if there is an infection in gums, then you can be advised a deep scaling followed by antibiotics like Metronidazole and gum paint massage over the gums. Also, you should use anti-sensitivity toothpaste. You can apply it over the teeth for half a minute and then brush with it. You should blink your food to room temperature and then have it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello there, I am Chat Doctor. Hope I have given appropriate guidance to you. I think you have loss of some of your intestinal flora, that is beneficial bacterial organism found in our intestine, and you have some damage to intestine in form of small many ulcers. So til this ulcer got heal you may have some pain in your abdomen. And for bacterial flora you take some probiotic food it will replace your flora to normal one. For some periods take care you DNT eat spicy food. If you have any query you can consult me anytime. Give me star rating, helpful vote & thank you according to your satisfaction level. Thanking you.
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I have a smallish red spot on the right top edge of my penis head, as well as a blotchy red area on the dorsal side of the shaft, in the top area where I was circumcised. The spots/blotches are painless, do not itchy, and might be very slightly raised, but not very noticeably so. I currently am in a committed relationship and we do not use condoms, but neither of us have ever experienced any problems or concerns regarding STDs. I assume it is some kind of friction irritation, but am concerned it is something more serious.
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HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Pain less spots can be STD like syphilis also. In such case dark field microscopy of swab from lesion helps to identify. A visual examination by a dermatovenerologist also helps. If it is that then antibiotics like doxycycline for 7 days will be helpful. If that is clear then ointments witChatDoctorbination of antifungal like fluconazole, antibacterial like Aureomycin and corticosteroid like dexamethasone will be helpful. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.
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I had fusions surgery done five years ago , Ive done physical therapy stretches for saticia nerve pain that causes more pain after ward. I started experience cramps sharp stab pain in the buttocks area. Did not it shows arthritis and scar tissue and slight disc bugle in this L1 and L2 what opt do I have for any relive also my L4&L5 has been fused. My e mail is Regina.mccloud @ WWW.WWWW.WW
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Hi and welcome to ChatDoctorRadiating pain in your buttocks seems to be due to compression of nerve root by disc bulge at L1-L2. As this disc bulge are mild, I suggest for conservative management in form of with medicines and physiotherapy. If pain is more epidural injection in back could be tried. You must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc. Hope this will help you. Take care. You can consult me again directly through my profile http
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I have had a bad tight cough for the last 6 days and now I have pain in my mid back. How do I know if its my kidney or a back muscle? It s not sharp but hurts more if I rotate to the right and back. I am getting a blood test on Monday as a blood test 3 months ago showed elevated creatinine levels. I am 5 11 224 lb male, ex nfl football player, 6 percent body fat and work out very hard
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. A sudden violent cough can cause a sudden muscle sprain leading to the pain like you are having. If the pain increases on deep breathing or coughing then a muscular pain is likely. Local hot fomentation will help in providing relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http
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few days ago I discover some hives on several parts of my body like on my right knee, left forarm etc. because it is very itchy I applied a cortizone cream, the itch went away but after few hours it feels sore and its very painful and even before without the cream applied the hives becomes sore after few days. What causes this?
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Hi, It may be lichen ultimatum most probably. There may be secondary bacterial infection due to severe scratching. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to apply antibiotic cream like juridic acid cream and take a course of antibiotic for a week followed by a course of oral steroid in tapering dose. Take antihistamines till the itching subsides. Keep away yourself from insects which may be responsible for the disease. Hope this helps. Chat Doctor.
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Sir,I am suffering for nightfall from 25 years. 7 or 8 times nightfall in a week. I have taken treatment for nightfall from various doctors allopathic/ Homeopathic but still I am going on suffering from nightfall. At present I am hopeless and frustrated. Will you help me guiding and suggesting.
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Hello please don't loose hope, keep yourself motivatedNightfall can be treated and controlled, Here, I would like further information for better assessment of the condition like your age, are you married or in relationship?relevant medical history like diabetes or high blood pressure are you taking any medicine presently. I would advise you to follow these guidelinesStop thinking about nightfall try to get up early in morning empty your bladder before going to bed. Exercise as much you can comfortably Mohave well-balanced and nutritious diet. Maintain good hygiene. Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely. Waiting for your reply. Best wishes
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HI , Last week i have gone through the medical tests , suffering from chest pain , pain in ribs . in the chesy X-ray i noticed \"Promient bronchovascular markings in the right lung\" and Doctor recommended some test PFT . after looking at the report .confirmed that its an early stages of Asthma /infection . I ,am really worried about markings on the lungs ,since these symptoms are similar to lung cancer. Please advice sir.. ThanksSreeni
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Hi thanks for asking question.Don't worry about cancer. Here it doesn't seems cancer... Mass is not present ...so. If no symptoms then no need for much worry. Yes in viral pneumonia or bronchitis or asthma can give such finding. If you have dyspnea then we can start treatment for asthma if needed... Just now if no symptoms then no worry. CBC done. If show necrophilia we will start antibiotic ....Meanwhile, if respiratory symptoms occur contact doctor. Hope your concern solved. Chat Doctor.
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My husband and i have been trying to have a baby for over 8 years. I am 32 and he is 43. I thought i was pregnant because my period skipped the month of the December but he came on January 2nd. I was told that by a infertility doctor that i have alot of eggs and that i am healthy. But I dont understand because my husband was not the only guy that i have had unprotected sex with and i have never been pregnant. So i would like to know what is going on
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HelloThanks for your query. After over 8 years of trying for conception, you should now consult an Infertility Specialist. There are various reasons for infertility should have the following tests done after consulting a Specialist - basic hormonal profile, blood sugars, thyroid hormone and a Chat Doctor. Since the reasons for not conceiving are numerous, it is not possible to tell you what's wrong with one simple answer. Only a thorough workup would tell you that, even then, 30 % of cases of infertility are unexplained ones. Take care.
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I have a very very very large gap in my front teeth and the rest of m teeth are also spacy at the top. I have lost a about three molars and the lower teeth has some gaps as well. how can the gaps be closed especially at the top without braces. I also have protruding teeth due to tongue thrust. is there any help for me without braces.
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Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The spacing between front teeth is due to high renal attachment resulting in midline asthma. In such cases, frenectomy has to be done initially to relieve your renal attachment. Z-springs along with orthodontic appliances are placed in such cases. To prevent tongue thrusting habit, tongue cribs are given. Without using orthodontic treatment, the defect cannot be corrected. Tongue cribs/z-springs are placed palatially/lingual. Maintain good oral hygiene. Please try to close your mouth properly while sleeping. Hope this helps.
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i am renal transplant patient since 08-07-2004. presently having low grade fever(last 9 days). takinng livoflox 500 once daily i have to take one paracetamol almost daily then temp is range bound 99.00 to 99.6 now doctors have prescribed suftum500 tds. should i shift or try for few more days.
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Hi, Yes it may be useful in reducing the temperature. Ceftum-500 is an antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria like respiratory tract infections, urine infections and other conditions. By killing the bacteria septum helps in reducing the raised body temperature. Continue to take septum along with paracetamol as prescribed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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Hello Doctor. I am 38, male. Part of routine check up, I did CBC which showed 130k plateletes while all other results including haemoglobin, WBC and ESR within normal limit. After 20 days, I redid the rest and now platelets dropped to 111k. This time again all other results are within normal limit. My Cholesterol, SGPT are within normal range but on the border line. I have psoriasis, anal fissure and had Hepatisis A 20 years back. I am deeply worried. Please suggest.
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have slightly decreased platelets. There are many causes of low platelet count. Most common cause is viral infection. So don't worry about that. If IIT remains persistent then you should go for bone marrow examination. In between if you have any signs of bleeding then consult your doctor urgently. No treatment is required right now. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I received an email from my workplace today stating that an employee in my organization had potential exposure to a form of meningitis. They told me the state was notified and did not feel there was cause for concern. However I am someone with an very poor immune system and I am also around children who are under 2 every day. Apparently this person does not work on my floor and they are saying she was sent home by her health provide and not registered as having an infectious disease. Should I still be concerned about potential exposure? Do I need to avoid being around my sisters 3 young kids?
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. The brain is covered by three layers of membrane called meninges and the different layers are named aura mater, Pia mater and arachnoid mater. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. There can be many causes of meningitis like bacterial, tuberculous, viral and fungal. It is due to the infection entering the blood stream of a person and then spreading to the covering of the brain. This is usually not infectious, and you are safe in your workplace. Even considering that you have a weak immune system and living around your sisters kids, there is no additional risk of meningitis just because another lady was found to have meningitis in another floor of your office. Please do not worry.
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i have had this body odour for over a year i am 21 years old, i have got this type of brain fog which is realy not going well with my studies i used to be realy smart but now my meomery has been a bit degraded due to this at that time i used to drink heavly,wondering if what it might be a symptom of please help
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Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder. For this reason, I recommend performing a brain MRI and checking vitamin B1, vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency. Some other blood lab tests may be needed (complete blood count, PCR, ESR, thyroid hormone levels, uric acid plasma levels, fasting glucose). You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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Im 16 years old and over a period of time Ive had moments where I get a somewhat sharp pain in my chest, in the middle to be exact and with it, it gets a lot of pressure too and Its very difficult for me to breathe. It only lasts for a few seconds every time it happens.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. At your age, stress and anxiety are more likely causes for your symptoms (central chest tightness, pain, breathing difficulty). But better to get done ECG, 2d echo and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out heart and lung diseases. If all these are normal then no need to worry much. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Im 25 years old. My boyfriend and I were rough housing and he kneed me in my left breast. It was sore last night but this morning it is sensitive to the touch. The spot is right beside were my arm pit starts, and both breasts are now hurting me. My nipples are also sensitive as well. Does this trama mean I could have the potential of getting breast cancer?
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. No ma'am. In no way does this indicate the potential for future breast cancer. So, please rest assured. The most probably scenario here is that he managed to hurt either your chest muscle which spreads over the entire chest or a lymph node which Chat Doctor. I understand that this might result in some discomfort for a while, but nothing more than that. The soreness and pain should subside in a while. Keeping a warm pack on the region or taking a warm bath, should help relieve the pain quicker. No painkillers should be required either. You may also ask your boyfriend to add
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May I ask you What \"Anoxia. cardiac arrest from circulatory failure due to severe acute internal haemorrhage;Multiple rib fractures and pulmonary lacerations; trauma to the brain and brain stem;ischemic heart disease. means to you . I am confused....
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that the clinical situation of the patient seems to be really serious and life-threatening. He may have had an accident, which has lead to a lot of bleeding, and low blood flow to the brain. His heart has stopped (I don't understand if the patient is dead or resuscitated). From the other hand his brain has been seriously damaged by the trauma. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards!
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sir my father affected by diabetic nephro patient (kidney failier problem)in the age 45 & he is 47 now.LAB REPORT [ Serum -criatinine level is4.3, blood urea Nitrogen -40 mg/dl , Potassium [K] 5.2 ,hemoglobin%[Hb] 12.5 and RIGHT kidney is 9.3*4.5 cms in size . The CMD is maintained, pelvicalyceal pattern is normal . Right ureter is not dilated. LEFT kidney is 9.4*4.6 cms in size .The CMD is maintained, pelvicalyceal pattern is normal . LEFT ureter is not dilated ]. Now he consulted a acupunturist and also ready for BALANCED ACUPUNTURE treatment please tel some ideas about this treatment
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. Your father has diabetic nephropathy with CKD.(chronic kidney disease). This will never be reversed to normal function, with acupuncture. If you see a Urologist or Nephrologist, he will receive scientific treatment.That's advisable for a longer happier life and may save his kidney even. Wishing him well. Chat Doctor. Manga.
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Dr, MY URINE HAVE A SLIGHT GREEN COLOUR FOR LAST TWO WEEKS AND INITIAL STAGE I GOT SOME FEVERISH AT NIGHT.AND HAVE BURNING FEELING SOMETIMES ON PENIS .I have internal piles problems(2nd. stage) also which started disturbing along with which I cannot go for jogging. yesterday night I have ejaculation had burning feeling also. please advise whom I have to see?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have urinary tract infection. Your internal piles have no relation with your pain and burning sensation. You should go for urine routine and microscopic examination and if needed go for culture and sensitivity test also. Then you should take a course of antibiotics like levofloxacin or norfloxacin. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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is there any proper medicine to increase height?
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1. you haven't mentioned your age, height.2. Practically speaking height of a person increases till the age of 18, thereafter the epiphyses cartilage of bone closes and prevent further lengthening of bones.3. If the physique and height of parents are short, it is possible that the off spring will also be short in stature.4. Make sure you get proper sleep, remain stress-free, take nutritious and well-balanced diet and practice YOGIC exercises that stretch back and spine.
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Hi, im 27 years of age and i have swollen legs and ankles. I cant sit for long or stand for to long. I have to wear high heels at work and it doesn t look nice at all, its as if im wearing small shoes. Please help which specialist i can see regarding this.
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Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. Swelling of the ankle on one side is often a result of sprains or strains. Sometimes diseases that affect the entire body, such as heart disease and kidney or liver failure, can result in excess fluid buildup (edema) that is often concentrated in the legs and feet, leading to swelling not only of the ankles but also of the feet and lower legs. This can also occur with obstruction of the venous system, as may occur with pregnancy and obesity. Diseases of the joints, such as arthritis, can also affect the joints of the ankle and foot, leading to swelling of the involved areas. You should visit your doctor to first find out the cause of your symptoms and then further consult specialist accordingly. Wish you good health.
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Hi Dr. I am a 38 year old mother of 2 who has suffered from hemmorhoids during my pregnancies and since. When I am not suffering, I have loose skin around my sphincter. The skin does engorge during a flare up. Is there something I can do at home to remove that loose skin without surgical intervention??
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Hi, I understand your concern. If there is no involvement of spinster & just skin loosening please don't worry. You can try to tighten it by- - avoiding constipation/stress to anus (fibers in diet/ plenty of water) - alternate hot & cold rinses/ -sitting in hot/cold water tub.Schlitz bath. -Perineal exercise-alternate closure & loosening of anus(to be done after evacuation of bowels only) Thanks.
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I have had fluttering in the heart for 4 weeks. Had an echo and ekg and results were normal. Waiting for results from the holster monitoring. I have a thyroid condition and take synthroid and lexapro for depression. What do you thinkg it might be?
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DearWelome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You have thyroid condition, and you are under treatment for that. Your EKG and echo came clear means your heart is healthy. The nth problem you are facing could simply be anxiety disorder. Let me explain. Fear is objective and apprehension an anxiety are subjective. Your re apprehensive of something which makes you fearful and that is anxiety. Anxiety produces all those symptoms which fear produces, like palpitation, goose bumps, sweating, labored breathing etc. But not to worry. You should be treated for anxiety with the help of psychotherapy. Please post a direct question to me in this website mentioning ll the details about you. I shall then prescribe some psychotherapy methods which should help you to overcome anxiety and its symptoms. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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I had currently taking solupred 20 mg two times a day. I have also been given a Diprostene injection. I have been on this medication since 3 days now. I realize that I am victim of mood swings, I get irritated and upset very frequent on a daily basis. Kindly advise?
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His understand your concern. Mod swing has many etiologies. Only basis of that we can not define diagnosis and its treatment. Proper psychological evaluation is needed to assess mood and thought processes. Solupred is prednisolone and steroid can worsen your mood and psychological thinking. There are reviews of steroid induce psychiatric disorder. So consult properly as early as possible.If you require then dose adjustment is needed to reduce mood swings. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Happy to help you. Regards Chat Doctor.
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Treatment of polio by acupressureHello sir, my name is Amit kumar ray, i am from jharkhand,india. i am a polio patient since 1 year of my childhood,now i am 18 years old. i am getting my treatment for polio by my local acupressure therapist. Will it help me to getting out from my polio problem.Is accupressure effective in case of polio disease?plz HELP me, im waiting for your reply.....Email ID- YYYY@YYYY
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Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Dear Amit I am glad that you are aware of your situation & getting your treatment done. Though it cures slowly but cures safely with no side effects. Do help you to apply acupressure techniques to help you obtain pain relief and improve health without resorting to chemicals, invasive procedures, through specific points that allow you to manipulate the flow of energy. The belief that illness and pain is due to the interruption or blockage of this flow is the basis for both acupressure and acupuncture. So you are in right hands , cooperate with the person who gives you treatment . Have faith in him, in you and in god. Have positive thinking, balanced simple food, containing fibers vitamins minerals and proteins & a lot of water coconut water. Proper sleep. Be free from constipation . Be active as much as you can. You will be alright soon Panama and Papal Haiti can further help intoxicate your system to enhance process of fast recovery. Take Homeopathic remedy
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I have Parkinsons and anxiety. Am currently on effexor er 37.5 and want to stop due to constipation side effect. I have tried multiple anti-depressants with little success. I believe the anxiety (jitters) is a result of my parkinsons meds. It only occurs after I take my medicine. Do I have to wean off the effexor? Ive been on it for 2 weeks. Can you recommend a antidepressant for med induced anxiety? I need the meds unfortunately for control of my parkinsons (14 years now)
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor In more than 50% of patients of Parkinson's disease psychiatric symptoms like depression and anxiety are seen. The symptoms are seen due to disease itself and probably not due to medicines. Venlafaxine is a good Chat Doctor. As per my opinion it should be tapered gradually over 2-4 weeks. There are other medicines specially SSRIs as Sertraline that can be used in anxiety and depression associated with Parkinson's patient. You can consult your psychiatrist to get prescription for the anxiety symptoms. Thanks
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My cousin has non hogdkins lymphoma stage 4 and is being treated very agressively with Chemotherapy . His chemo is administered very agressively for 3 days. Then he goes home for 7 days. Then back. He just finished his second round. Now he has to go back to the hospital for an infection the doctors thing is C disc. Is this related to the cancer or something non cancer related?
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Hi, from your query it is not clear what infection it is. Anyway cancer treatment by aggressive chemotherapy very often leads to development of febrile neutropenia which is a condition characterized by decreased count of neutrophil causing life-threatening infection. You should order for complete blood count, LFT, blood culture, urine RE/ME. Another close diagnosis may be hepatitis C, which can be associated with lymphoma. Consult your doctor.
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my dentist prescribed clindamycin, 150 mg, 4 times a day for dental pain--in case the pain Im having under bridgework is an infection. He also prescribed methylprednisolone 4 mg dosepack. I started taking both yesterday. I have nausea (and vomited once) today, and now have developed a red hot face. Is this from the clindamycin? Should I discontinue taking it? Unfortunately, I just took another dose. I hope it doesnt get worse now overnight. Im also extremely allergic to penicillin--anaphalaxis develops. What should I do? Do I need to worry about this red face?
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The nausea and omitting can be because of the gastric irritation caused by the clindamycin. The red-hot face can be because of the tooth infection or because of the allergic reaction to the clindamycin. You can take an antacid with antiemetic like rant ac a ddomperidone respectively. Later you can take antibiotics like erythromycin and metronidazole combination. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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I feel lightheaded in the morning, usually after standing from sitting or bending over. Ive had this off and on in my adulthood (age 42) but the other morning I was bending over to pet my cat and when I stood up I passed out and blacked out for a few minutes. It was very scary. Im pretty sure it is low blood pressure, but what can I do about it?
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HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. By your description it looks like you have orthostatic hypotension. It happens when you get up suddenly from a lying position which leads to fall in BP and leads to dizziness and fainting. You can measure your BP in lying position and then in sitting and standing position. If the higher reading (systolic BP) falls than more than 20 MMH on sitting or standing then you have postural or orthostatic hypotension. You have not mentioned here other medical issues if you have any. Some patients who are on diuretics or water pills, some antihypertensive medications have these side effects. See your doctor and ask him whether you are on any of these medications. This response can happen due to deny Chat Doctor.
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I want a permanent hair remove from body (not my head s ) . how much that cost ? i m male 23.
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Hi!, Welcome To Chat Doctor forum, the best and permanent method is laser hair reduction. You need to understand here is that one requires multiple sessions to get the desired result. And results vary from patient to patient. Laser treatment is a costly treatment, so before going for it, you understand and inquire everything about it. Selection of the laser machine and a laser center is very important. If you can tell me where you belong to then probably I can guide you which clinic to go for.I've been doing lasers for last 12 years now and have gained enough experience to understand its effects. Regards, Chat Doctor.
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I am a 43 year old woman that has been dealing with chest pain located right over the heart area for about 8 months now, while standing, lying down, relaxing on the couch, being woke by it pretty much anytime it comes and goes. I feel my heart sometimes beating so hard out of my chest and just recently I have noticed a shortness of breath and radiating pain down the left arm. I went to a heart Dr 8 months ago when it first started and he put me on beta blockers and said it was stress??? Life is good and has been but I am getting tired of feeling this pain and noticing new symptoms. Hope you had a great holiday look forward to your response.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases because left sided chest and arm pain are commonly seen in heart diseases. So get done ECG and 2d echo first. If both are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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my mother was diagnosed with left basal pneumonia she is 74 yeas old and was discharged from hospital yesterday was given amoxicillin and clarithromycin but now she is being sick and has diarohhea she has had amoxicillin before which hasnt effected her this way will it be the other antibiotics also what is left basal pneumonia
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, her diarrhea is mostly due to amoxicillin. Amoxicillin can cause diarrhea on second exposure. So you should stop amoxicillin. There are options for oral antibiotics other than amoxicillin like definite, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin etc. And left basal pneumonia means lung infection in lower lobe of left lung. So antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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My mom was in the hospital for approximately 2 weeks- she had been having episodes of rapid heart rate, congestive heart failure, copd. And was put on iv antibiotics. She was diagnosed with C-diff and died a few days later from that. In her lifetime she did seem to use antibiotics alot for her chronic emphysema and probably the last six months or so complained of diarrhea. My question is could she have had c-diff before she went into the hospital? In the past two years she probably lost 30-40 lbs and lost her appetite. She did eat but got very picky about what she would eat. Her primary care doctor always did bloodwork on her and it always came back normal. She also had alot of chest xrays that came out ok. I was also wondering if she could have had some sort of cancer? I have gone on numerous websites and could not find how long you can have C-diff and live with it without treatment. She was also put on 3 liters of o2 the last 6 months of her life since her stats were in the 80s. I guess I am also wondering about her rapid decline. she was a heavy smoker all her life but she was so healthy and did alot up until about 2 years ago. She would not leave the house and seemed very depressed. She also had been diagnosed schiziophrenia in her 20s and was always on medication for that - she was on prolixim by injection every two weeks for probably the last 10 or so years and was doing very well.
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Well Hello her, Reading about your mother I understand she had a lot of pre-existing problems which left her body very weak. As her age is not mentioned here, I'm assuming she must be an elderly lady. I'm really sorry for your loss and I know that there may be a thousand questions racing through your mind. Let's look at them systematically. She was a diagnosed schizophrenic from an early age and on treatment which has its own long term side effects. A necessary evil cos schizophrenia should be treated and it's a long term thing, so side effects could not be avoided. She was a heavy smoker which affected her lungs and heart leading to development of heart failure and COPD which are themselves life-threatening when present as independent entities in any patient. They were both present at the same time in your mothers case. One need not have a cancer. These two themselves are fatal problems leading to rapid decline in one's health. COPD is the condition where the lungs are damaged mostly due to smoking as was in this case and are not able to meet the needs of the body resulting in frequent infections and also cardiac failure. Smoking in itself is a major cause of heart failure as it causes degenerative changes in the heart and blood vessels. Your mother was already suffering from two life-threatening conditions and this along with the C-diff diarrhea proved fatal. Diarrhea in itself if not treated promptly proves fatal. So in this case we are seeing three independently life-threatening conditions coming together unfortunately, proving fatal in the end. So attributing your mothers death only to the C-diff diarrhea would not be appropriate. Hope you got your answers. Take care.
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Hi Im a nineteen year old female, a couple months back lets say in January of 2011 I ended up in the hospital twice because of an overdose of Caffeine. Well anyways ever since that time Ive been having pain in my heart and when I place my hand on my chest I cant feel my heart beating and I have a low pulse when I check it, what can this be from? Is it a heart condition? And the weird thing is the last time I went in to the doctors they said my heart was fine, but yet I keep having this proble,... Please help.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about heart diseases as your doctor said that heart is fine. In my opinion, your symptoms are due to gastritis and HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Caffeine overdose can cause stomach problems like gastritis and HERD. And both can cause similar kind of symptoms. So avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Avoid excessive caffeine Chat Doctor. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Don't worry about heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Good evening sir, thie Ganesan from T.N, in 2010 i was diagnosed with fatty liver along with first degree esophogaus varices, then i stopped drinking alchohol, after 3 years in 2013 i lost wife, sicnce then i have been drinking, last few days i have abdominal pain just below right rib, what it may be?
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Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. For how long you're suffering from it? Any other associated problem? Like diabetes or hypertension? Are u having fever? Any other lymph node swelling in your body? As far as pain in the abdomen is concerned there area lot of differentials like epic ulcer disease, gall bladder problem, duodenal problem, Costco Chat Doctor. You need to be examined by the doctor so that exact cause can be sort out. If I am your attending doctor I would get your abdominal ultrasound along with LFTS and BBC. And ECG. IS there any association of food intake with the pain? Does it come on full stomach or empty stomach? You need to assessed fully before a reasoned conclusion can be
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i am 20 years old girl i had a very beautiful eyes i started working before 3years from then i use computer a lot can say 16hr in a day now my eyes have becom very deep and black circle under my eye now i have reduced using computer is there any way to get back my old beautiful eyes back
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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Dark circles under eyes or under eye pigmentation is a challenging condition to treat. Its seen commonly in people having stressful life and irregular sleep and diet. It's also seen among people having atomic dermatitis and asthma. Sometimes its genetic due to deep sunken eye sockets in skull. Most of the OTC products are not very useful. I would advise you to apply tacrolimus 0.03% ointment at night and AVA RTA eye cream twice a day. Take oral It C regularly. Additionally, a series of chemical peels like arginine, lactic acid etc. from a certified dermatologist can help a lot. Try to de-stress your life and maintain a healthy schedule. Hope you will be fine to Take care Chat Doctor.
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Hi I had my period for like 10 days course I took postinor2 during the period den after 3 days of the period I took postinor2 again, now Ive had Brown n colorless bleeding for like 5 days but am stil having soured Brest n menstrual cramp . Also on my colander my period is on 27 August can u please tell me if am pregnant or not tank you
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Hi, Posting 2 is actually not a regular contraceptive pill. If it is taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse it is 95% effective, but if it is taken 48 hours to 72 hours of unprotected intercourse then efficacy reduces to only 58%. Whether you are pregnant or not depends upon the time when you took the pills. Efficacy is dependent upon time. Brown vaginal bleeding can be implantation bleeding, other symptoms associated with implantation bleeding can be mood swings, headaches, breast soreness, lower backache & nausea. Get a pregnancy test done at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi. Ive been having a skin rash for a few weeks now.. It comes and goes. In arms, chest, stomach and legs. Switched laundry detergent, did not work. I have on acrylic nails, it seems that scratchin with them makes the itch worse.could this be the cause?
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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. The condition you have referred to is called Urticaria or hives. It's an allergic manifestation of skin, where an allergen leads to release of certain substances from your blood, leading to itchy skin rash and swelling over soft tissues. Its proper management requires thorough history, clinical and laboratory work-up. You may have to go for specific tests like patch test, food prick test, IGE antibody levels etc. As for treatment part, best would be the avoidance of allergen as far as possible. Try to eliminate possible triggering foods from diet. I would also advise you various antihistamines for long duration(at least 3 months) with or without oral corticosteroids. For non-responding cases there are many other Chat Doctor. Hope this will help you in resolving your query. Thank you
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I had fever from 2nd feb,2014 then I examined with doctor and found typhoid.now I am fine and no fever came for 5 days still I am using azithromycin(500) daily anf cefixime(400) twice a day.1)how long should I take this medicine.2) can I take Ato Z tablet as nutrient tablet.3)can I eat fish/chicken etc.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your history and understand your concern.1. Usually antibiotics is advised for a minimum of 7 days2. You can take this Vitamin B complex, as it will replenish your nutrition3. You need to avoid high protein diet, as the metabolism of the protein occurs in the liver. The liver should not be over burden for at least 20 days. Even though fish has PUFF and MFA, the fried items should be avoided. Thank you.
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Hello and Thank you. 64 year old male.Diagnosed and treated prostate ca this past summer.Four stints put in this summer.Copd,I smoke but as always ....have cut down....My problem now,Last 8 months or so..As soon as I wake I start have difficulty breathing. Hard,heavy deep fast uncontrollable breathing..No other symptoms. on one trip to er was in a-fib.Had appointment at Murfreesboro va with respiatory Dr. He said Bronchiaspasms.E r DR. there did not know and called mental health dr to see me. Do not know she diagnosed but gave me med called citalopram,20mg daily.already on clonazepam 2mgdaily.taking three htn meds,prostate meds two kinds, bupropion hcl 150mg twice daily.No other symptoms oiher than what I described.No chest tightness pain ect. What they always did at er was nebulizer .albuterol and iprotropium bromide.so now I have a nebulizer at home.Takes about forty five minutes to 1hr 15 minutes to clear up and then every thing is fine.until nex one they do not happen every morning but are becoming more frequent,last two times I called 911 It cleared up when they were here it ouit so no trip to hospital..I live alone and it is very frightening Please excuse the one finger typing.Any advice or what to do I will be grateful for. regards ,Walt
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Hi, as you mentioned with your difficulty in breathing with is increasing as days are passing. So let us understand first the mechanism of breathing. Respiratory system is the only source of providing oxygen to the body as, oxygen is the fuel need for the human life to survive. Also, due to smoking the respiratory system has become weak and there is no such medicine to make it strong or recover again. What can heal with medicine is the symptomatic help for removal of secretions or infection. Since you been smoking also, an added disadvantage has occurred to the respiratory system by weakening the alveoli. Alveoli is the place where the exchange of gases between the respiratory system and blood takes place. In short, it's the place to purify the blood. Also, as you are 64, your muscles of the respiratory system has also got weaker. What need to provide the best help to the respiratory system is to improve the capacity of the lungs which will help you avoid breathless and also improve the quality of blood in the body. I will advise you to do regular breathing exercises which will help improve the strength in the respiratory muscles and the lung tissues. Also doing meditation will help control the brain activity as brain regulates the involuntary control of the respiration. For making the ease of the respiratory system it is advised to perform regular breathing exercise to keep the functionality of the lung to the optimumregardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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I have a continous ligt light shivering/tingling in my jaw (mouth bracket) which sometime gives me very unconfortable feeling and its happening since very long time. I have DNS but sinuses are clear but not sure cause of this shivering/tingling. All blood reports are normal. What dignosis test require? MRI brain can be helpful? Please help which specialist can treat me...
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN. Thanks for your query. There can be many cause of numbness and tingling sensation (paresthesia) usually in nerve like injured, damage or diseased nerve or sometimes compressed nerve. These symptoms can also occur due to some medical condition involving nerves like diabetic neuropathy and multiple sclerosis. Exposure to extreme temperature can also be one of the cause. As you are experiencing these symptoms around jaw the most probable case is involvement of mandibular nerve. Treatment involves the treatment of underlying condition. I would suggest you to consult oral maxillofacial surgeon/neurosurgeon without any delay for proper examination and to rule out serious conditions like stroke. Doctor may order MRI along with other test and treat it accordingly. For now what you can do is start massage and physical therapy of face. You can also start taking multivitamin supplements. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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i had unwanted 72 on 8th day of my cycle but now m still pregnant will this medicine effect my pregnancy or cause any deformity in baby. please guide me m worried m 6 weeks pregnant, As per the TVS Scan report the baby is normal but we are worried about the side effects post birth, Please advise
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Since the TVS scan is normal, kindly do not worry. Anomaly scan can also be taken by abdominal ultrasound between 18 and 22 weeks to confirm the health of the fetus. Maternal use of oral contraceptives just before pregnancy or during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk for birth defects. The results suggest that women who have a breakthrough pregnancy during oral contraceptive use are unlikely to have a fetus with a major birth defect. Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Chat Doctor.
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iam 51 years . not having any wronghabits my sperm count decreses how to increase the quality of my sperm is iui method is safe . my count is 21.4 million ph 8.o total motility is 35%, rapidly progressive nil, moderately progressive 10%, sluggishly 25% sperm agglutination nil, supra vital staining live 77% asthenozoospermia
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have Asthenozoospermia meaning there by that percentage of rapid progressive motile sperm is less than 10 %.in your case it is 0 %. As per WHO standards percentage of rapid motile grade one sperm should be minimum 12-15 % to have effective fertilization of female egg to impregnate your wife. Truly speaking there are no medications proved to be effective to increase sperm motility.However, following general measure will help to increase sperm count and motility to some extent.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Please consult qualified Infertility specialist for clinical assessment and further advice use of newly assisted reproductive techniques like IVF or CSI. Chat Doctor.
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My husband had blood work done. Two days later, above the area where the needle was, his skin turned red and painful. Felt like the vain was hard. After a few days the arm pain went away but now has it in his leg. He has no fever but red, hard and painful. What do you think this is and what do you recommend we do?
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Hi. It can be an irritated vein or Superficial Phlebitis . It occurs due to any injury to the vein, any impaired venous flow or coagulation disturbance. It is commonly not complicated and resolves gradually. He can take anti-inflammatory medicine like Advil or Motrin and do warm (not hot) compresses over it. Avoid pressing or massaging over it. In case if it worsens consult an Emergency room and get evaluated. As of now it does not look like anything to be worried about. Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.
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now i am in 47 and my wife is 39.we do not have children till now.we had visited many doctors all over kerala.but till now ,there is no improvement.now i am working in Saudi Arabia.Doctor,could you please suggest me any proper diagonastic centre near by calicut?
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Hello, First, to rule out male infertility, you have to do your semen analysis for sperm count, sperm motility and morphology. Rule out diabetes by doing fasting blood sugar. Do your testes' examination for varicocele. For rule out, female infertility, do her hemoglobin level, thyroid profile, ultrasound abdomen for detecting ovulation at fourteen the day of the menstrual cycle. Then if cause not clear do hysteroscopy or diagnostic laparoscopy. Still prolactin level, and FSH, LH level should be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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