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Just saw a patient (11yo) prescribed cephalexin for 10 days for cellulitis of toe 5/31/14. Sensitivities included cefazolin but not cephalexin. Can these drugs be used interchangeably? Child presents today with scattered maculopapular rash and red skin with hot flashes , malaise since yesterday. Am wondering if this is a drug vs staph infection rash. She looks ill. Did not do vitals or examine as knew needed more evaluation than available in retail clinic.
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Hi.your pediatrician was right in starting Cephalexin for cellulitis as it is a good antibiotic of skin and soft tissue infection like cellulitis and has narrower coverage too. But as you say the kid is still ill - I would look for 2 possibilities - 1. Is the duration of Cephalexin already more than 3 days - without good response?2. Are we dealing with a more virulent organism - if so I would prefer Clindamycin? Regards -
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Hey I noticed a lump on my 5 year old son on the back of his leg last week. He said he fell at school the day before so I took him to the doctor and said it was a hematoma, but I talked to my friend and she said she noticed it on him about a week and half ago when I saw her. Should I take him back to the doctor again?
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Hello dear, warm welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is in relation with trauma giving rise to accumulation of blood in the subcutaneous space of the area and hematoma formation.* Get recovered with ice application, necessary antibiotics and anti-inflammatory molecules for its resolution ; surgical intervention in some cases. Hope this will help you for sure. Wishing him fine recovery. Regards.
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My father is 81 years and haven diagnosed for seizures.. He has. Been taking levipill 500 since feb 2011 . Morning 2 tab and night 2 tabs..will he have any side effects. He has reduced tab as morning two tab and evening one and half since three months.again he had seizures.is is because of reduction in medicine.now he is on IV with levipill. How will he stabilise?
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Level (levetiracetam) is a safe medicine for treating epilepsy. His current dose of 500 mg two tablets- 1000 mg twice daily is safe. There is no need to reduce the dose, as dose reduction may cause seizures to recur. Epilepsy is a chronic disease, and needs long-term medications. There is no need to worry about his current condition, as he would recover soon. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.
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My son, student, 15 years old, has been hospitalises 8 times in the past two years with what I can only describe as a severe sudden onset of labour pains. Last night they dosed him up with 37mg of morphine and it did nothing, he was still screaming in agony for hours. In past 12 months Gallstones rules out, appendix taken out, they have performed cat scans, ultrasounds and every blood test under the sun. Today they administered dye and he had a gastointestial xray which also showed up nothing. During the surgery to remove his appendix they noticed he has a large piece of redundant bowel but now the doctor thinks this is not an issue. Tomorrow he will be finally seen by a gastrointerologist. Can you give me any clues as to what I could ask the specialist to look for, or what further specialist tests could be performed? The only common denominator surrounding each episode is stress, I have no doubt that stress trigers it, but it is clearly a phsiological issues. Do you have any clues or suggestions ?
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Hi, welcome to the ChatDoctorSince your son has been thoroughly evaluated by doctors and different investigations whicChatDoctore normal. It means it can be psychological pain. As nowadays, it is very common in teens with school work pressure, some family issues or anything which is bothering them psychological. This is called functional gastrointestinal disorders. It can be 1. Cyclical vomiting syn Chat Doctor. Functional dyspepsia3.irritable bowl syn
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For the past two weeks I have been having an aching chest pain that is more of annoyance than anything. Changing position does not affect the pain and it comes on randomly and will last only a couple minutes. Physical activity does not affect or bring on the pain either. I have no other signs of illness. I am 26 male and daily active.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having mostly anxiety related chest pain only. Since tour age is young (26) less possibility of cardiac cause. But better to rule out cardiac disease by ECG. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac disease. You are mostly having anxiety. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and work on its solution. You may require anxiolytic Chat Doctor. So don't worry much, you will be alright.
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I have severe pain in my left shoulder . The pain spreads up to my neck and the shoulder is swollen and warm to the touch. Also, when i tried to go in for a massage to hopefully relax, it became obvious that my left shoulder is protruding more than my right one. My pain gets to points where Im immobilized and it gets much worse when I work.
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Hi Sara;You surely have some problem with your shoulder. Mostly the pain in shoulder going to neck is due to cervical spondylosis but as you said there is swelling ;and warmth it may be an inflammation of shoulder joint. Please get examined by an Orthopedic doctor;you may require to do investigation of blood & X-ray of neck & shoulder joint. Please visit a doctor & get investigated and treated. Take care. Wish you speedy recovery. Thanks
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My 5 yr old daughter has had diarrhea for past few days and I noticed this am it was light yellow in color. She does not have a fever...eating only a little and has been having accidents. I am a little concerned but not sure if I am just overly worried.
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Hello, Diarrhea in a five-year-old child can be due to acute gastroenteritis. The main thing that we have to take care of diarrhea is to prevent deny Chat Doctor. You should give more fluids to the child. Prebiotic like Enterogermina ampule should be given once a day for three days to increase intestinal immunity. Give more fluids to the child. If loose stool persists, there is vomiting, then antibiotic needs to be started. An examination by a doctor should also be done so that we may not miss any important finding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I noticed yesterday that my 5 year old son had a blister looking bump on his gum on the bottom front. I made a dental appointment but can not get in any sooner than the 14th. Now today he is complaining of sore throat and has a fever. I took another look at the blister and when I softly touched it, a yellowish liquid came out followed by some blood, but he says it isnt too painful. Could the blister, sore throat, and fever be related? If so, what is it and should I take him to emerg since I cannot get into the dentist until next week? Please help!
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described. Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there? I would advise you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the periodontist and have it checked. Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth, you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved. Do salt water gargling. Antibiotics maybe required on prescription. Fever could be related to this, though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.
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The vein over my left temple is pulsating. No pain, but slight pressure on the edge of my left ocular cavity. I have a history of panic attacks, and this occurs during them, but at the moment, I am not having an attack. Could this be something other than stress?
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Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It is not a vein but an artery, more specifically, the superficial temporal artery which pulsates. It is a branch of the external carotid artery. Furthermore, it occurs in anxiety disorders. Pulses can be abnormally strong when the patient has an elevated pulse pressure. This would result in a strong, bounding pulse that could also be asymmetric due to anatomic variation. Bounding pulse -commonly seen in hyperkinetic circulatory states where there is vasodilation and increased stroke output. The pulse volume is high (due to high pulse pressure) with increased blood flow. Hyperkinetic circulatory states may due to excitement/anxiety. Other causes of hyperkinetic circulatory states giving rise to bounding pulse are Hyperthyroidism, Severe anemia, Beri Berg (thiamine deficiency), Arterio-venous fistula (e.g. Pages disease or hepatic failure). The most rapidly rising bounding pulse is found in AR(aortic regurgitation), PDA(patent ducts arterioles), coaptation of aorta. Regards
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Hi I have cald filling sensation on my upper left lung and some Back pain.and also fills like something is pressing in the same aria.i went to amergancy doctor 2 month ago,that s when it started,thay took X-ray and seid was nothing wrong,this filling is still here and I don t like it.i had my blood test checked 4-5 month ago and everything was great
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Thanks for your question I completely understand your question this pressure or filling sensation can be related to lung or spine.consulting a pulmonologist and an orthopaedician will doorway cervical and thoracic spine and an ECG may be requested by the doctor it seems possibly there is a spine, lung or any cardiac ailment consulting a pulmonologist is beneficial to rule out all the above-mentioned possibilitiesthanksfeel free to ask more questions
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Hi I am a 24 year old female. Last week I had what I am pretty sure was a UTI. I was having burning with frequent urination and servere pressure in my lower abdomen/pelvic area. Also I just felt very sick and run down. I went to the doctor and the urinanalysis was normal. The doctor put me on cipro for 5 days anyways. At first I was felling much better then on day five I started having little twinges of pain again in my lower abdomen and my clitoral area just feels sore, but I am not having the burning feeling anymore. Im not sure if this is just left over sideffects of the UTI and I should just wait and see if it goes away or what. Please help.
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Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. You should first find the cause of UTI at this young age. Get the following investigations done
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I don t know why I am loosing my energy. I am 40 years old. Earlier, I was, so energetic that after continuous travelling for many days without sleep during journey, carrying heavy weight bag in my shoulder, I never felt so tired. but these days, without travelling, seating at home too, I can t even carry my laptop in my shoulder, feeling too much tired. All medical test result is good. Now a days having serious family problem with wife & having lots of tension. Is weakness is due to tension?
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As all your medical tests came clear, the problem lies with your attitude. Your family tension and problem with wife and stress combined could be the basic reason for the current state. Over and above you have crossed the young adulthood. Now on the verge of middle adulthood. You are learning to live with problems, disease conditions etc. They add up to stress. Please understand yourself and the stress. Be energetic mentally and body follows suit. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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hi Dr. my sperm looks a bit like it has small bumps on it when i masterbate. and sometimes it is difficult to release i dnno if this is due to too much of masterbating.is tht white bumps on my sperm normal or is it a cause of a STD?what would that be?Thank you.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You cannot diagnose STD through your masturbation habit or masturbation problems. In fact, masturbation is a normal and natural method and is never unhealthy if your masturbation is within limit. You may masturbate thrice a week to be physically and mentally healthy. Difficulty in ejaculation during masturbation could be due to lack of commitment / passion or masturbating without desire. I suggest counseling to you. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i am a 22years old girl,i suffer from chronic myeloid leukemia from 3 months,but my tests show a surprising improvment,is it possible to stop my treatment(glivec 400mg/day) later???
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have chronic myeloid leukemia. It is chronic leukemia, so prognosis is good. However, you should not stop THD treatment without your doctors' advice. You should complete the course of your chemotherapy. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. You should go for regular blood count to monitor your chronic myeloid leukemia. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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My 11year old son seems chronically ill for months now. He has seen a doctor for ear infection,sinusitis, exhaustion and numerous other mild complaints. Including being hospitalized for inflammation of the abdominal lymph nodes. I feel as if I m getting no relief for him from this cycle. Any suggestions? He is already taking allergy meds, vitamins and gluten free diet
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sir i was suffering from fsgn , please help me
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Hi Raja, FSGN is focal segmental glomeruli nephritis which in turn caused by many diseases like diabetes, viral infection and some autoimmune diseases but the treatment and prognosis is depending on its grade and underlying disease, most of the time it will progress to chronic renal disease which requires hemodialysis along with disease suppressive treatment. When it progresses to end stage renal disease renal transplantation is the treatment. Take care
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Hi I have a painful lump the size of a gumball between my anus and vagina. It started about a week ago as a pea size. Now it is getting bigger and it hurts when I touch it. I also have a small rash around that area.(not sure if related) What could this be?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have hemorrhoid (piles). You should go for examination. Furthermore, you should take plenty of water and high fiber diet. Avoid constipation. Local anesthetic gel can help for pain relief. Permanent treatment of choice is surgery. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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im feeling very bad, everyone discourage me that i cant do anything just because of my past. where i was not able to study and everyone still thinks that i cant do anything and they never give me a chance to participate in anything in the school all the teachers say that i cant do it. what to do know??
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HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, either you have mild depression or low confidence. In that case, you need cognitive behavioral therapy. That would help you to come out of the situation and boost your confidence. You should consult a psychologist for proper mental evaluation and CBT. You can also try exposure therapy. Remember one thing, quality of life depends upon thoughts, so stay positive. Thanks
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I have been sick for a month. I was admitted to the hospital 2x, and determined to have pneumonia but had no symptoms of pneumonia, other than fluid on the left lung . However, my SED rate is 78 and prior to this illness was normal. Also, WBC and RBC low, spleen enlarged and liver enzymes are high. I have swelling in my lower back and down the right side of my leg, doctors aren t listening to my complaints of exhaustion, and swelling in lower back. MRI with contrast of lower back indicates no infection of the 2 year old surgery site that includes hardware. Doctors are giving up, which concerns me greatly because I m not feeling well. I am a college professor and school starts in a week. Do you have any ideas of what can be going on?
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Hi. I realize from your history that there must be some sort of process affecting multiple systems. Infection can be the first to be considered in view of the fact that you had fluid in the lung, low counts, splenic enlargement and elevated enzymes all suggesting a septic process. Bacterial infections including tuberculosis can cause similar picture. The other possibility is that there is some sort of immunodeficiency due to which you have been having this syn Chat Doctor. Apart from infection, malignancy is another possibility to think of, with lymphomas high up in the list of differential diagnosis. A bone marrow evaluation, and a search for lymph nodes should help. This would be my approach to your illness. Hope I have answered your query, Thank you.
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I have what feels like a small lump in the vein over my ankle bone ( the outside of my ankle) it feels bruised when touched and moves under the skin. The area is not dis colored or hot to the touch and it does not hurt to move my ankle only the knot itself hurts. Should I have this looked at and how urgent?
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Hi.based from your description, it could a tedious or a ganglion cyst. Gout formation and arthritic lesions must also be ruled-out. A consult with your doctor is best for physical examination and clinical evaluation, especially if the lesion is bothering you. If it's a cystic formation, definitive management is surgical excision of the lesion. Otherwise, medical management will ensue. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.
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sir my mother is 50, 5.4\",50kgs...and she is undergoing a psychiatric problem(as we have assumed it to be)..she is a patient of hypertension...very short tempered and that worsen our problem...she has a different world going round her mind...can you suggest me what steps i can take to cure her..any treatment
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If you feel she had had some psychiatric problem, just take her to psychiatrist with current medicines going on for hypertension and other medical records. As there are more than 300 diagnosis in psychiatry, from such small comments I can't tell you specifically about treatment. But as you mentioned, she has different world going around she might have psychotic features and schizophrenia. However she is hypertensive, we also need to rule out any brain damage through MRI. So without waiting go to doctor soon because earlier the treatment started better the result.
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i have migranes and take topramine for them (clusters) daily 25 mg three times during intercourse right side of head hurts real bad, have black outs sharps was told they saw a legion in back of skull what to do just moved to new state in rea bad painn
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Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms (black-outs) could be related to possible epilepsy seizures. I would like to directly review your brain MRI report for a more professional opinion. An EEG is also necessary to investigate for possible seizures. Making some changes to your therapy (increase the dose of topiramate or switch to valproate) may be needed. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Kind regards,
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Hi..doctor I m NAZMA from Bangalore my operation of no more children was done in 2002. Now i m re married and gone through tubal recanilization on 17/12/2012 can i concieve a child after dat surgery can u pls help me any medicine or any tip to concieve soon pls doctor help me
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Hi, Thanks for the query. The success of tubal recanalization varies from 30 to 50%. This depends on
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Hi. About two years ago i fell very ill with a bad case of pneumonia. Prior to the pneumonia, it took a lot to actually make me sweat (i.e very hot conditions and intense cardio workouts), though throughout the pneumonia i was experiencing terrible sweats. After i had recovered from the pneumonia, i became very worried, as i was still sweating a lot more than i was prior to the pneumonia. My face, hands, feet, back, and armpitts are these areas of increased sweating, so pretty much everywehere. This worries me a lot, as i know that naturally i barely sweat at all. I am wondering could my nervous system be permanently damaged from the pneumonia? What is most likely the cause of the sweats? Is surgery the only cure? Will my body eventually realize that it is sweating far more than necessary? Thanks, Brenton
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Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor. Pneumonia is an infection of lung usually caused by bacteria or virus it dost harm your nervous system and sweating is not a complication of pneumonia. Sweating could be due to some other associated disease or hormonal disturbance which will be cured by medication only will not require surgery. You need to do only thing is consulted to an endocrinologist for evaluation of you problem, and he will cure you. Hope you would be satisfied with my answer. Feel free to communicate if any query.regards, Chat Doctor.
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I had a. Look test today and it show I had low sodium in my blood. The dr told me to cut down on my liguid in take. I drink loads of tea from McDonald s.mostly unsweetened with a trace of sugar. I think maybe I should give up my tea.and drink water. Is there anything you can recommend for me I am 75. And walk 2 to 3 miles about three times. Week. And I really sweat. YYYY@YYYY I am healthy I have,high blood pressure and take meds for it... thank you
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Hi there After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that excessive liquid intake can cause delusional hyponatremia and excessive tea works as a diuretic and causes loss of sodium from the body. In this case you have to restrict your liquids and tea intake. Keep monitoring your sodium and follow the instructions given by your treating doctor. Hope this will helping Regards
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I had a sharp, stinging pain in my center, right side of my chest, about where my pectoral muscle starts. It only lasted about a minute and the pain seemed to come at the end of an inhale. I m not too particularly worried about it, but just curious as to what may have caused it
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Chest pain at the end of inhalation is seen most commonly due to muscle pain. But also seen in pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). Causes of pleurisy are1. Pleural effusion2. Pneumonia3. Traumas to rule out all these, chest x-ray is needed. So please get done chest x-ray and if it is normal than no need to worry much. It will be muscular pain only. Take good painkillers and muscle relaxant, avoid weight lifting and heavy exercise.
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Here is my concern. I have a 9yr old daughter that is still pooping in her pants. At first it started out that she refused to let it out because it was hurting to much. Then when I took her to see her doctor a pelvic ultrasound was ordered due to a mass on her left side. Her doctor told me that the mass was inpacted fecal matter. Then she was put on a strict diet, I was told to give her 1 ts of Micylax a day for a week, have her eat more fiber, eat an apple a day, 4 prunes a day and a green everyday. Well, I have done all that and now it has gotten to the point to where she has the runs so bad that she can not control it at all. She has been to see a Pediatric GI doctor, and they say that there is nothing wrong with her bowels. Please, help me, I can not handle throwing away anymore panties due to being stained so bad. What else can I do?
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Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor ! Your concern is right. But patience is required. In a few days time the children bowel will learn how to process new kind of food. In the meantime you can tell her to do pelvic exercises, where she tries to hold and release muscles of genital area. She is now years old. She can go to the restroom as soon as she gets a feeling. Not to wait for school. You can discuss with teachers to be lenient for the time being. In the meantime, consult her doctor. Take care
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Hi im 23 and 57 I weigh 11 stone 4.I have a swollen vein in my cheek and a few of my teeth feel sensitive if I touch them but I dont have toothache or an abcess. I can see my cheek is swollen from visibly looking in the mirror and also if i look directly in front of my I can see it at the corner of my eye. And it feels tight and swollen if I touch my cheek. I recently had an ear infection but that was the other side it was my right ear not my left.
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Hello! Thank you for posting here. You did not mention if you had any tobacco habits. This tight feeling and swelling can be due to this. Quit smoking and pan chewing habits if any. Sensitivity when mild can be treated with desensitizing toothpastes like Colgate pro relief, or sensory. Apply it on the tooth you have sensitivity and leave it on for five minutes. Rinse it off and brush normally. Use it twice in the manner I explained. This swelling must be seriously looked upon. Get a clinical examination done. You must get a biopsy done if necessary. In extreme cases of sensitivity, root canal must be done. This cannot be related to your ear pain. Regards.
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Hello Doc...I have been researching answers to this question and I am happy to have found this site.My boyfriend has this sexual fantasy wich is so weird called fecal fantasy? Yes he likes to smell and even put it in his mouth, not necessarily swallowing..He is so delighted also watching feces coming out of my anus. I want to know the dangers of this, and ways how I can make him discouraged about this..Thank you
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The condition OD your boyfriend is called Coprophilia also called scatophilia or scat is the paraphilia involving sexual arousal and pleasure from feces. Such a mental disorder needs psychiatric intervention. Please arrange a consultation. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi,i recently bought a trampoline and and only used it for about 10 minutes and the next morning withi woke up with bad lower back pain which subsided about 2 days late. I then used the trampolin again for about 10 minutes and woke the next morning with severe lower back pain which lasted 5 days. Is there any reason for this?
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Hi. Thanks for asking the question. There are a few things that I would have liked to know more. What is your age and sex. Your occupation means more of sitting or physical work. The pain you developed is most probably due to the muscle sprain. It can occur with sudden non-accustomed physical activity, which your back muscles are non used to. For this you need to strengthen your abdominal and back muscles once your present pain gets better. Other remote possibilities can be a degenerated disc, or a spondylosis, depending on your age. If your pain comes back, it is advisable to visit your doctor, who will then order an x-ray/MRI and will be able to tell you more details. You can contact me again if you still have some queries. Otherwise, accept my answer. Bye. Wish you best of health.
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I have neck pain that radiates down my neck to my arms and hands. My MRI shows facet degenerative/ hypertrophic changes. There is mild narrowing due to suggested arthropathy. My orthopedic doctor says that the narrowing is too mild to be treated with a shot of prednisone. hence, I m still in pain.
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Hello, I have gone through your question and I would suggest you consult some physiotherapist for neck muscle strengthening exercises. You should also maintain a proper posture. For pain management you can apply hot water bag or take tab etoricoxib. You can manage pain with painkillers but for long term management only thing which can help you is regular exercise, that too only after consulting physiotherapist. Do only those exercises which he tells after examining you accordingly. Currently, there is only mild narrowing which can be managed by exercise and calcium supplements. Thanks for writing us. Hope I answered your query well. Feel free to write to us for any other query or follow up. Regards Chat Doctor.
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My father is diabetic and is on treatment. His sugars care controlled. He oftenly complianed of gum bleeding, redness of gum. I used have bad smell from his mouth. We took him to Dentist And the dentis examained his teeth and said that he has gingivitis. What is this gingivitis. Is there any treatment for gingivitis?
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Hello uranium, Gingivitis in diabetic patients are common. This is the condition in which gums are inflamed due to accumulation of food debris and plaque. I Would suggest you to get a routine dental check-up as well as scaling done by your dentist. To prevent gum infections further, use soft-bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth involving all aspects of teeth. Use chlorhexidine mouth rinse to gargle. Rinse your mouth after every meal. Use warm saline to gargle. Antibiotics has to be taken to make your gums intact as per dentists prescription. Take care.
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Hi, Good Day Doc, I have a problem with my gums. I feel pain and discomfort started yesterday, I ate fish last week and I feel that I got thorn by its bone. a very tiny bone, in my gums left side, and it was on the part were my tooth got extracted i think 5 yrs ago. Im diabetic and its freaking me out. coz I really fell the pain now
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that there is bone impaction in the area of extraction, and it might be leading to pain and discomfort. There is possibility that the thorn might have got impacted over the gums and as it is one week there is a possibility that it is causing infection and inflammation in the area leading to pain and discomfort. As you are diabetic, the chances of infection are high, therefore you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case if there is impacted thorn, the physician will remove it as well as advise you a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller and topical application of antiseptic oral paste. You can also be advised warm saline gargles. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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Hi, I have a 75 year old father-n-law who is experiencing seeing people in his house that is not there. This morning he said that my mother-n-laws Indian statue collection was looking at him and laughing at him and he saw a rabbit or squirrel under a shirt on a foot stool. His only medication he takes is aricept and has been on this for year or so. Is this part of dementia?
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Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I have gone through your available history. Visual hallucination and delusions are part of psychotic symptoms associated with dementia. You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. After confirming diagnosis and ruling out other causes, doctor may advise him to take risperidone or aripiprazole like anti-psychotic agents in addition to cognitive enhancers. Doctor may advise Vitamin B12 blood test to rule out its deficiency as a cause. I hope It may help. Thanks.
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I am getting pain in back side of lungs when breathing or moving my right hand to up and down. I have severe gastic problem also. I am using Pantaprazole for gastic problem. Still I am having pain continuously from last 3days. Which medicine I need to use for quick relief.
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Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted in your query. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query the reply of your query is-Your current health issues seem to be due to -Duodenitis /or hepatitis/ or pleurisy / or pneumonia/ or pleuritic/ Colitis in hepatic Fleur/liver abscess/ Cholecystitis / Gall Stones. In view of the complaints, you seem to have duodenitis / or cholecystitis or Gall Stones / or pneumonia or pleurisy / or hepatitis / or hepatic Fleur colitis. All these causes could give complaints like back pain while breathing or moving right hand up and down.Therefore, Cause of these complaints -like above needs to be ruled out. Other causes-like discussed above, need to be verified. For this you need to consult attending GI Surgeon and Physician. Dos Suggested-Consult and physically examine from GI Surgeon / and Physician. They would Do needful Investigations-like USG abdomen / Liver/Gall BladderX-ray / CT Chest and Abdomen and would fix the exact cause. Stool and Blood tests would fix the Colonic and other causes. As the pain is continuing for last 3 days-Keep on bland non-spicy Diet Be on Liquids and semisolid x 1 weekReduce on Veggies and fats. Tab Mebeverine 1 x 3 times a data Coquitlam 1 x 2 times a day Tab Cipro oz- 1 x 2 times a day x all for 10 days Tibetan Zirconia 1 x 2 weeks.Thus, You should consult attending GI Surgeon and Physician. This would resolve the complaints of yours. Constant follow-up with local family or specialist GI Surgeon and Physician. For long term would give you long remissions of sucChatDoctorplaints in time to come, which would depend on meticulous follow-up treatment of your health concerns. Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors, till you verify with your attending doctors. For early recovery-please follow above dos which would resolve your complex health issues. Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-http
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My child is 10 years she had high fever for two days and fever went down to 38 degrees but she is unconcious no speaking and shivering every 4 hoursit must be virus what is the best solution should we give her cortisone injection with the medicine for fever
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Hi & Welcome to Chat Doctor. Cortisone injection does not cure the fever. For the symptomatic relief of fever, the best medication in young child Chat Doctor. However, the cause of the fever like virus or bacterial infection should be detected after clinical examination by a doctor and to be treated along with appropriate antibiotics. Cortisone injection should not be used to treat fever as its use is associated with a number off side effects. Hope this answers your query.
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Hello, I dont know what is wrong. On Sept 11, 2014 I went to a clinic for what they said was just a cold. But they said something about high blood pressure and prescribed lisinopril. I had a follow up the next week and they said asthma. The Saturday after Christmas I went to another clinic they said pneumonia and prescribed a z-pak. I took it all and the cough seamed to be gone for 1 week then it was back. I went back to the clinic and the prescribed a stronger antibiotic. I finished the 7 day and a week later my cough is not gone. My insurance changed and my co-pay is too much.
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Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to know more about you as follows
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Hi there, I have been feeling like my hands and head are shaking, although it is not visible. I also feel like my control of my hands is reduced. I have had binge eating disorder for 20 years and have noticed it gets worse after I have binged (normally salty biscuits, sweet biscuits and coke). My maternal grandmother had multiple sclerosis. A few months ago I was having days where I felt like my arms were heavy and it was hard to type, but this hasn t occurred recently. I am a 35 year old mum with a healthy BMI, I am physically active, don t smoke or drink, and have recently started on escitalopram 10mg for depression and anxiety. I take vitamin b12 and super b complex daily, and kelp twice a week (as I eat mostly a vegan diet). Thank you for your time
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The shaking of hands could possibly be associated with illusion. There are enough reason for that in your description itself. You are worried about the past eating disorder, worries about losing control of your hands, has anxiety disorder and depression. Another possible cause could be neurology problem like writers' wrist. Do consult a neurologist if need be on the advice of your psychiatrist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hello Doctor, I am 31 yrs old male and weigh 200 lbs. I am having cough since three months. Intially my physician thought it was bronchitis and gave me amoxycillin and it was not completely gone after 1 month it was still there and she gave me zithromax and that didnt help either. lat month I got my xray done and its all clear. I am having hypothyroid which is in control and also high blood pressure and am using lisinopril 5 mg. I notice that there is some kind of itching in the throat that is causing the cough and also whenever i cough I get a clear mucus. I never had fever in the last 6 months atleast.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). As diagnosis of bronchitis is not possible without PFT. Obstructive pattern on PFT is needed to diagnose bronchitis. And treatment of bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators. You had not given any inhaled bronchodilators in the past, so your bronchitis is not fully recovered. So I advise you to consult pulmonologist and diagnose yourself first. You may need inhaled bronchodilators.
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I am 59 yr. old female. Have always been healthy, but over last 6 mos. to a year, have been experiencing back pain/soreness in lower spine, radiating to right leg. Usually it gets better during the day (I take a naproxen and an aspirin every morning and use a heating pad for 30 minutes or so, then hot shower). As the day goes on, the pain seems to go away; however, I recently noticed a bulging out of my spine (lumbar region). I will be seeing my doctor in a couple of weeks, but wanted to know if it s possible I have scoliosis..? Seems pretty late in life for someone not to have caught it earlier...Or is this just normal aging issues?
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. It appears to be vertebral compression of lumbar vertebrae. X-ray would demonstrate reduced space between vertebrae. It is possibly lumbar spondylosis.2. The radiating pain is due to compression of nerve in between vertebrae. Age related osteoporosis is possible cause.3. It's not scoliosis. You need to get physiotherapy, back exercises and lumbar support devices. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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hi my name is Heleny. im trying to get pregnant, however I don.t know how many days my cycle last, thats why its impossible for me to calculate my ovulation days
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Hello dairy understand your concerned have first found the average day of your cycle. I think it could be 30-32 days, but you can judge form your next 2-3 cycle. Day one is the first day of the menstrual period and the last day is the day before the next period begins. Ovulation happens about two weeks before the next expected period. So if your average menstrual cycle is 30-32 days, you ovulate around day 15th-17th. So I would suggest doing sexual intercourse during the 10th to 20th day of your cycle. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. If you have irregular period then consult the gynecologist for detailed examination. Progesterone pill in second half of period will help in conceiving and regularize the period. Hope this may help noncontact further if follow up needed Best regards
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I feel pain in the left side of my neck near where it meets jaw but only when I press the area or when I bend my chin down as to form a double chin. I am in remission for lymphoma so Im concerned. However, I first felt this after chewing a raw carrot. I assume it could be a strain. What are your thoughts.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have lymphoma in the past. But now your pain is mostly due to stain or some spasm of muscle. You should take analgesic Chat Doctor. If it is not responded to treatment then you should consult your doctor and need examination. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/
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I have a swollen lump under my ear onto my neck like a swollen glad also it s al swollen from my ear down my cheek but under the skin it s sore wen I touch bt no ear ache etc I also have my eyebrows threaded 3 days ago and I have a realy sore swollen lump all red on it
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Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in all the details you gave. Treatment-Cause of the lump under the ear is -Acute Parotitis.Don't be anxious. I would advise you to consult with ER primary doctor who would give anti-inflammatory and antibiotics Chat Doctor. If not relieved, consult an ER Surgeon, who would investigate and treat it according to its cause. Welcome for any more query to Chat Doctor in this regard. Write Excellent review and hit thanks if this reply Helps you out. Have a Good Day.
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Today early morning my wife take more sleeping tablet. its for my moms tab. The tablet name is risperidone tab 2mg & imiz -2 . she take each 8 tab. i m given some salted water. then she take vomit. but she getting sleepy and very tired. what i do next treatment.
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Hello, She needs to be sent to the hospital for at least two reasons. One is that she will need good monitoring to rule out poisoning and serious problems related to this. She may have ingested even a higher number of tablets. The second reason is related to possible suicidal ideas, plans and actions. She may be having severe depression which may be causing her suicidal attempts. This is an emergent situation and needs prompt and fast intervention. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
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I AM 37 YEARS OLD AND I FEEL LIKE I AM 80.. MY ENTIRE BODY HURTS ALL DAY EVERY DAY. FROM MY FEET TO MY HEAD.. I AM GENERALLY HEALTHY A LITTLE OVERWEIGHT.I DO HOME CARE WITH AN ELDERLY WOMAN SO I AM MOVING EVERYDAY SO IT IS NOT A LAZY PROBLEM.
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Dear patient generalized body ache most likely cause are 1. Vitamin d deficiency 2. Post viral fever malaise 3. Anemia 4. Less likely depression. For confirmation of diagnosis I would like to do 1. Complete blood count 2. Serum calcium and phosphorus levels. Please get it done from reputed laboratory nearby your area. Treatment for vitamin D deficiency is Tablet Clairol 60000 units weekly for 6 weeks along with tab calcium 500\u00a0mg twice a day for month. For anemia, you need to start tab feso4 twice a day for at least 3 months and increased protein intake. Visit to general practitioner would be advisable.
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hiya i cracked a tooth bout 3 months ago and have had to keep pain down with paracetamol it stoped hurting for about 2 months and today i have noticed a puss filled pimple like thing on my gum next to the tooth in question and it has a bad smell to it iam a bit concerned and terifyed of dentists what could it be and what can i do ?
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Hi thanks for consulting Chat Doctor.your history suggest that your tooth was cracked deeply enough to involve the pulp and would have got infected afterwards to cause this pimple like pus filled swelling.I would suggest you to go to your dentist and get a thorough examination and intramural radiograph done of the concerned teeth.there is no need to fear from dentist as this examination does not hurt.the probable treatment may be Root canal treatment if the root of tooth is sound for act... he will prescribe you some antibiotics for infection...hope this will help you.
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Hi Ive had a dent in my skull for a couple of years now. Its sensitive to touch, sometimes it feels bigger. Ive been to my doctor X-Rays were done but everything came out ok. I just discovered I might be gluten intolerant. Could this have something to do with my dent?!
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Hello, The dent in your skull needs to be further investigated for the possible causes-some of them are-infection, vitamin A toxicity, trauma,prolonged pressure on head. As you have mentioned the gluten intolerance it would be good if you get it confirmed by an allergy test.However, gluten has nothing to do with the dent in the skull but the signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance and vitamin A toxicity are somewhat similar. So, it would be good if you get tested for both. Hope this helps you
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The area on both side of the middle finger knuckle is swollen from falling and catching myself with my fingers and palm down. I heard the cracks like a crack sound when a person cracks their knuckles. my hand is sore and weak. should I be concerned and see a Dr. to get xrays or will this heal with time?
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Hithank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you have pain in the middle finger knuckles, it will be just a ligament sprain. Doing hot water fermentation and slow hand exercises should improve your pain and swellingIncase there is increase in pain and swelling after hot water fermentation than an x-ray will be advised. Usually, patient respond well to physical therapy and recovers in 2-3 weeks of time with good strength. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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Hi Doc I am a hypertensive patient. I have been taking approvel 150for 5 years now and recently my Doctor change it to micardis plus. But I want to get pregnant and it seems like micardis plus is not suitable for those trying to conceive. Please advise.
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Hi. I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Progestin has side effects like dizziness, Breast pain or tenderness, vomiting, Constipation or diarrhea etc. are common. Other known side effect is spotting or breakthrough bleeding, irregular cycles which gradually become regular again. So relax yourself & if its troublesome have a word with your gynecologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
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Hi Dr, I have had a white canker sore on the side of my mouth where I have two wisdom teeth that I haven t removed yet. This canker sore has erupted in the same spot many times, and I bite down on it usually due to the wisdom molar teeth at the back of my mouth near the Palatoglossal arch. It comes and goes and I am worried it s cancer every time... My question is should I Be worried?
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Hi there, a recurrent sore or white patch in the mucosa could be due to the constant irritation caused by the tooth. It would be a good idea to get the offending source removed because constant irritation can be one of the etiological factor for malignancy. Do get an exfoliation cytology done of the site and that will help you rule out malignancy or even a biopsy can be done to get over your worry. Take care.
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I no longer have a gallsbladder. But the result I observed is my frequent diarrhea. It is said that the cause being the liver can no longer control the amount of bile supplied to the stomach. this cause the diarrhea. will Livolin Forte or the Essentiale forte can help resolve my problem? thanks
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Hi I can understand your concern.... See let me know you after post cholecystectomy bile acid enter in intestine constantly in low amount.... As reservoir for bile that is gall bladder not present.... So fatty food digestion not proper.... This is called bile acid diarrhea.... Sometime diarrhea can be by leakage of bile to adjacent structures like stomach, intestine.... Now for treatment of diarrhea in some patent dietary modification is helpful.... Like take low fat foods.... Fruits more.... Heavy meal restricted.... If still no benefit then we can use bile acid sequestrate like cholestyramine and celestial... Antispasmodic Chat Doctor. ... Besides this no other
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Hi i am experiencing pain on top of my foot which increases in the night. Am unable to walk properly my X-ray shows there is an inflammation. To rule out the possibility of gout I have been asked to take blood and urine tests. What should be a normal level of uric acid and why does it increase?
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Normal levels of uric acid are 7 mg/DL.looking at the signs and symptoms they are suspecting gout. It is caused due to hyperglycemia that is increased uric acid levels in the blood. There are different reasons for it. It causes due to either increased uric acid production or decreased uric acid secretion. Looking at your reports it'll be helpful to diagnose the disease. Further they can decide treatment for it and if you need to be done other tests to confirm the diagnosis the synovial fluid test.
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my baby girl is 7 month old. her head circumference is 42cm and all people say that she has macrocephaly. although her head circumference is normal but frontle bone of head is bulging outside. how can i find either her head is normal or not.what should we do now.
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Hi, Welcome to this forum. Can understand your concerns. Microcephaly is defined as when the size of head circumference is more than 2 standard deviations of the normal. At the age of 7 months, 42 centimetres is absolutely normal and in No way, this can be called as microcephaly. That 2 standard deviation at this age a 45 centimeter, so I can assure you that your child head circumference is absolutely normal. Sometimes, it is seen that the shape of head is different like there is frontal buzzing bulging, trigonocephalyt et. I think that you should not worry about this. I hope this will help you. Take care. Chat Doctor.
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My 19 yr. old daughter has been experiencing extreme fatigue for a couple of weeks now. She is pale, has some shortness of breath at times & says it feels like her heart is beating hard (not fast, just hard). She has had a heart murmer since she was little but it was something the doctors always said we didnt need to worry about. Do you think these symptoms may be related to the heart?
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Hi Their understand your concern for your daughters health and I would like to tell you that at this age group with these types of symptoms she should be evaluated both for heart issue and anemia. Anemia also can lead to shortness of breath, tachycardia, fatigue and restlessness. Its advisable that you should get her consulted with a cardiologist for a detailed evaluation including ECG and an Echocardiography to find the cause of murmur. I wish her good health
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Hi, just noticed stool in my 6 month old s stool, he is not constipated and stools were normal color for a formula fed baby, did have small red spots as well. he is happy smiling moving and playing and not lethargic at this time. has eaten bananas and oatmeal and formula in the past 24 hours
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Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. Sometimes the red spots in the babies stools may be due to something that the baby has eaten. So you do not need to worry. If the blood is bright red this indicates that the blood may come from the intestines. If the blood is brownish this indicates that blood has passed from the stomach. In the second case the baby may have hurt his gum or mouth and the blood is digested. If the blood is bright red this may be a medical condition and I suggest you to visit your pd if the blood persist in the stool after several days. A stool analysis may also give you the right answer you are looking for.
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My thirteen year old son had two larger kidney stones removed in March. Follow up appointments and test have shown his Calcium and Salt levels have soared. We have been refered to an endocrinologist, what could this mean? Is this normal for a teenager?
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Hi, Thanks for your question. Noted your concern. Kidney stones with low calcium and salt levels in teenagers denotes possibility of metabolic disorders. One common form of metabolic disorder with this type of presentation requiring endocrinological evaluation is Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTS). In which kidneys fail to excrete acids (H+) from blood in urine. There are different type of RTS - Type 1, Type 2, Type 4. Type 1 & 2 are common in teenagers which are present with low potassium, low calcium, renal stones, developmental abnormalities, other nutrients' deficiency. In such cases there is a need for detailed clinical examination, blood tests to evaluate blood and urine pH along with electrolytes, other nutrients' deficiency, acid load challenge test. Treatment will depend upon underlying cause. Usually there is a need for salt supplement. Hope this helps you in taking appropriate decision. If so do vote as helpful.
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The soles of my feet and finger tips feel very tender. I have had cold feet for about 10 years but this is different. My fingertips hurt with pressure. The skin feels thin. Thwarting soles if my feet hurt after about an hour in shoes. What can I do?
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Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to different possible causes
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I have had 3 procedures to remove large kidney stone on left...none successful. Stent in place. Now every time I pee I have a strange, shocking sensation in middle of my chest that travels up and down my right arm. It is not painful, but it is very strong. What is happening?
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helloThanks for query. You have stent in your renal unit placed while doing surgery for removing kidney stone . The shocking sensation in chest while passing urine is due to fact that while passing urine some amount of urine passes up through the lumen of stent back into kidney which distends the pelvis of the kidney giving rise to refereed pain in chest and around the kidney area. Do not worry this will go away once the stent is removed. Chat Doctor.
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i have had this weird hot warm tigling sensation from head to toe and i feel like if i pee it is really hot and my heart rate goes FAST went to urgent care once and said it might be the vaso vagel vein and i went to the er a few days ago and they did an EKG CAME BACK fine they gave me ativan but no help
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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 a metabolic disorder (low blood pressure, thyroid gland dysfunction, etc.). Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests
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Hello, I would like to find some answers out about my 10yr old daughter. She has had some severe ankl pain for about 5-6 months I have taken her in with nothing showing up on an xray. She had a MRI. Done and the doc who read it says it was a bone bruise but sent me to another doc to have it checked because of her age. He said it was nothing to be woRried about and same the same thing. Since then it has gotten worse. What can I do for it?
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Hi.... by what you say I feel that your daughter might be having a Pauli articular rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest you work up in these lines after suggesting your pediatrician that a doctor on Chat Doctor forum has suggested this. If there is fever and occasional rash which is coming and going along with the joint pain then the diagnosis becomes all the more important. We should consider this diagnosis keeping her age also in mind because this is common in adolescence. Regards -
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I have been feeling very sore in my lower left ribcage under my breast. I have checked for bruising since its tender, but there is nothing on the surface of my skin. I noticed yesterday that there is a horizontal hump/bump from under my left breast to the sore area of my ribs. What could this be?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have breast lump, muscular pain or rib cage problem. You should go for x-ray and mammography. It will clear all doubts. If it is breast lump then go for biopsy. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. If it is muscle spasms or pain then take muscle relaxant. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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hi my pst levels are high and i have a hepatits b positive. My consultant has mentioned me to consume golbi 300mg thrice daily. I want to know the future side effects by using those tablets. Please intimate since from night onwards im getting the itching sensations on the body
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Hi, Suggestive of allergic reaction. Gobi (ursodeoxycholic acid) is commonly prescribed in the treatment of liver disease such as hepatitis. It is common side effects include diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, headache, allergic reactions like itching, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips and tongue. You seem to have developed allergic reaction to Gobi. I advise you to stop taking this medicine and consult your treating doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medicine. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My 85 year old mother has bile duct cancer, gall bladder has been removed after an emergency surgery for duo. intestine rupture on 11/12/15. She s now had a stent placed (although only could get a small one in)...Itching seems to be getting a little worse and jaundice is improved (after stent) but still there. What kind of time do you think she has...at first I was told 1 - 2 months...then same dr. told her maybe 6 months? What is the normal expected progression for someone in this shape/situation? What can we expect? Trying to decide where/how to handle care from a financial and physical standpoint.. Thank you.
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a difficult condition to treat, but one should fight it till the end. Bile duct cancers are very aggressive and can quickly spread over the involved area. The bile duct conveys the bile generated in the liver to the small intestine through the bile duct. This bile secreted in to the intestine helps in digestion of food. The cancer in bile duct might have caused obstruction to flow of bile and therefore there was jaundice. It is important to know if the entire affected area was removed by surgery and confirmed to be cancer. The stent in place is allowing the bile to pass through without any obstruction and this is reducing the jaundice. If she has not developed cancer anywhere else in the body then she can continue having the stent in place. Most likely every gall bladder and bile duct cancer might spread to the liver and that is seen on ultrasound scan or CT scan. Once this is done then the survival of a patient is around 6 months to 18 months. If there is no spread to the liver than a patient with a bile duct cancer which has been operated can survive for 2 years.
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In 2011 I had a blood clot in my upper left arm that resulted in an direct hospital admission. I walked around for 10 days before the clot was diagnosed despite me telling doctors something was wrong. My health went downhill since the clot. I have left side weakness & tingling all the time, left side stays sore, & just recently I had to have my lymph nodes removed from my left armpit. Ive never had any injury or infection to my arm (one of the questions the surgeon asked). Could the blood clot have cause this much damage to my body?
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Hi, A blood clot in the arm would normally not cause such problems. The lymph node enlargement might be due to some other reason and the fact that it has been removed and will be examined under the microscope tells us that there is a good chance of finding out what is the cause of the lymph node enlargement. If there is tingling and weakness of your left side then you might want to tell this to the Physician who is taking care of you. He/she might suggest brain scans to rule out blood clots. Regards.
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Hello Doctor I am suffering viral fever and i have all ready take a blood report here i am mention please tel what is exactly problem with me and what should be avoid Hemoglobin --- 12.5 TLC ----- 9,200 DLC NEUTROPHILS----70 LYMPHOCYTES---------26 MONOCYTES------------02 EOSINOPHILS-----------02 BASOPHILS------------00 E.S.R - ------------------28 PLATELET---------------1.52 L SERUM BILIRUBIN TOTAL -----1.0 SGPT (ALT)------------------------25 THIS IS MY BODY RESULT
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your hemoglobin, total WBC count and differential count are almost normal. Your platelet count is at low normal range. Your ESR is slightly high. You may have mild infection. No need to big worry. Just take treatment according to your doctors' advice. You will be cured within 2-3 days. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I am suffering from filaria , I have been given DEC and ohther anti biotics like doxcy cycline yet there is no cure. Can I get a permanent treatment as my left hydrocell is swollen and my left leg is swollen to moderate extent and thick deposits over skin are forming
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HelloDiagnosis is already established, so ONLY point is treatment. Patients with active lymphatic filariasis (defined by microfilaremia, antigen positivity, or adult worms on ultrasound) should be treated with DIETHYLETHYLCARBAMAZINE or DEC ; 6 mg/kg daily for 12 days).ALBENDAZOLE 400 mg twice in day for 21 days), albendazole and DEC both given daily for 7 days, and doxycycline 9 100 mg twice in day for 4-6 weeks 0 are alternative regimes with mcarofilarial efficacy. For patients with chronic lymphatic filariasis treatment regime should focus on HYGIENE, PREVENTION OF SECONDARY BACTERIAL INFECTIONS & PHYSIOTHERAPY. Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your all question. Good luck.
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My 27 year old son has a small lump and tenderness behind his nipple. He has been treated for 10 days with flucloxicillin but still feels unwell. The breast area is tender and there is slight tenderness under the armpit. His symptoms generraly appear flu like. His doctor has said it may be a cyst which is infected. He has now finished the antibiotics and is going back to see his GP early next week. Do you have any advice. Elaine
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggests that it can be infected cyst or an abscess or infective collection under the nipple.2. If the antibiotic course has not helped - then needs further evaluation.3. An ultrasound will be best to assess the pathology - it will help in analyzing the nature of the lump, its source and its extensions. At the same time axillary tenderness also can be assessed.4. Axillary tenderness will be probably musculoskeletal pain radiating or a lymph nodal enlargement due to localized infection. 5. In this case of infective collection the treatment of choice will be - small incision and Chat Doctor. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Suffering from swollen wrist after failed attempt to insert IV. Painkillers and anti inflammatory meds are providing relief but wrist is still very swollen after 3 months. Ex Rays did not show anything. What do I do now..don t want to be on pain killers and not be able to garden or do my normal activities without experiencing pain. Frustrating!!! Please help
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Hithank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough clinical examination is advised. As you are already onto antibiotics and painkillers which are providing symptomatic relief I will advise to undergo physical therapy like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for pain relief.Also, some simple exercises of the wrist will help reduce pain, strengthen the muscles and also regain good functional Mobility. In my clinical practice most cases with such issues recover well with a combination of therapy and physical therapy. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.
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My gum is swollen around wisdom tooth that is not fully in yet. My tonsil on same side is slightly swollen as well. Im not sick or having any symptoms in my throat area other than soreness outside of my mouth around my neck in same spot as wisdom tooth and tonsil. What do you recommend since I am not showing signs of a sickness and my mouth inside is pink/red normal color no spots on tonsil either.?
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Hi, With your query, Nothing to worry about it anyway you are symptomless. This is normal to happen like this and usually gums will be swollen before eruption and this not exactly the swelling in fact it is nothing but the tooth is trying to pierce the gum so that it will make its way into oral cavity that's it. Coming to your tonsil problem in some patients it happens especially when wisdom tooth is erupting slight to mild inflammation of those surrounding might appear but its normal. Wait for the complete eruption of tooth if you have any symptoms then you can visit your dentist/Oral surgeon who will examine and prescribe Chat Doctor. Till then be cool to enjoy your life. Hope this helps you
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I am 44 6 ft 5 and 260 lbs real good shape except a little over weight. never had any real medical issues exceot a fall which I cracked my tailbone and hurt my groin area about 2 years ago. I have been with the same woman faithfully for the last 10 years and am concerned because I have a mucus discharge from my penis when I have a bowel movement. This happens 3-4 times a week . It is not painful but just a strand of mucus. could it be an effect of my groin and ball injury
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Dear service user, Thank you for writing to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern regarding mucus discharge while passing stool. This is absolutely normal, and it is not caused by your past groin injury. This is a fluid of sex organs and tiny glands in the way of urine tube come out from penis. This is not semen. The smell of the fluid and consistency may be like semen. This is not a disease and no need to seek medical treatment. Relax and don't worry about it. I suggest reading That Syn Chat Doctor. Wish you good health.
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i had my liver enlarge as seen twice already thru ultrasound,the result say hepatomegally,i had that before my gallbladder remove last 2008.i am a type 2 diabetic,hypertension had taken for meds for maintenance.i been experiencing pain on my left in rib cage for the 3 weels it was on and off but now its contstant and i feel also pain on my chest and numb n pain of my left arm.
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Hi.thanks for posting query. Insufficient history. Further evaluation needed. Have the following blood tests1. Blood routine test 2. Liver function test3. Herb and HEPA serology4. HbA1cdiabetes may also cause neuropathy which is causing numbness and pain.you're advised to strictly control blood glucose. Pure edible olive oil ingestion once daily (2tsp) before breakfast early in morning may help. Wish you good and sound health regards Chat Doctor.
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Hi, I developed a small hard pea sized lump at the back of my neck [3 yrs ago] its just to the left of the center of the center line [backbone] and roughly in line with the bottom of my ear lope.last week this increased over a day or two into a dome shaped 1/2 inch lump. its just slightly sore and it seems like its in the skin , it feels like I could grab it . it dose not feel attached deeper.I had a mild flue a month ago, and also I have developed nose cellulitis [ I think] which I treated myself.My question is , could this be a swollen lymph node. I m 53 [male] pretty fit and otherwise feel very healthy.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Most probably you have some enlarged post cervical or occipital lymph node. Other possibilities are some soft tissue tumor, skin adnexal tumor or cyst. You should take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then you should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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My 2yr old boy has 2 lumps a little bigger than a pea behind his right ear that doesnt seem to be bothering him at all but i was concerned. He had a bit of a fever yesterday(100.7) and woke up this morning fine and has been very lively all day without any problems. should i be worried?
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Hi.the small lumps you are observing could be lymph node swelling and a pea size in that area is insignificant. Nothing to worry about it. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards -
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hi, I am a 51 year old fairly active woman, residing in North Western Ontario, Canada. Yesterday my lower neck, and the region between my shoulders started to have sudden onset of pain, but only seems to bother me when I take a deep breath or have to cough?? Is more annoying than anything as the pain is sharp and catches me off guard. As it is the easter weekend, I can not contact my family doctor til tuesday, and don t feel it is serious enough to seek attention at the regional hospital. I did undergo breast cancer treatment , surgery, chemo and radiation 2 years ago. Had 27 lymph nodes removed under my left arm. My question is
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Hi Thanks for writing in. You have not mentioned the details of your breast cancer treatment (like size of tumor, grade, receptor status, node positivity, etc.). These are required to understand the risks of it coming back. The possibilities of this kind of pain may be infection in the throat, muscular or skeletal pain unrelated to cancer, or spread of breast cancer to bones or pleura (in the chest). You certainly need a physical examination and may be a few tests to diagnose the exact condition. Regards.
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My grandson has to have a liver transplant,he is having to have all his injections within the next 8 weeks because when he has the op he will not be able to have them, he is 9 months old and within the next 8 weeks he will be on the transplant list, my grandson and my son and partner were at kings college last week for three days digusing all that was going to happen, my son has put his self forward as well to be a donor for his son which is my grandson which is a scary for me to think about as i do worry about them both, is this operation safe for them both i know if ralph dosent have it he will not be here but just need to know as my son only tell me what he thinks i should knowCan you please answer these questions for me thankyou
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-Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your quarry. This is complex surgical procedure, very complex. But it is very safe for donor and less safe for baby. If your son is in good shape and health then he will recover very soon after transplantation. Transplantation is obviously the only possible treatment for your grandson, so I am sure that you can ignore all possible risks of surgical treatment and give your best. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
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Hi,my brother had circumcision 3 weeks ago. Thare were some complications like overbleeding and he was stitched again few hours after surgery. Most of his stitches are aout, but not all of them. Yesterday he noticed some yellow fluid draining from penis skin (no foul odor, no swelling). Is that normal? Thank you.
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HelloThanks for query. Based on the fact that your brother who has undergone surgery of circumcision 3 weeks back has clear yellowish discharge from the site of suture line. The yellow fluid discharge is a normal serous discharge (reactionary fluid) that is being secreted due to inflammation of subcutaneous tissue.which gradually stops as the wound heals up. He needs to take he needs to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefuroxime along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure he washes his genitals with warm water twice daily him to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
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Ive had a chesty cough & breathing dificulties for 2-3 weeks & I stutter & have speaking diffculties & see & hear things that are not actually there I went to the doctor & they gave me amoxicilian bt my body didnt like it and I had Diarrhoa what is wrong? thankyou
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Diarrhea is mostly due to side effect of amoxicillin. Your other symptoms (cough, breathing difficulty) are more suggestive of bronchitis or pneumonia. So get done chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. If pneumonia is there then you will need higher antibiotics. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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my son was given anaesthesia for operating of inguinal hernia.before anaesthesia he was given little dose of dormicum as he was crying a lot.he was 2 and a half months old at dat time...after operation he had apniac spells and came in senses after 12 hours....was dis course of sedating right for him?
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Thanks for question gone through your question. Your kid underwent some surgery. He was given some anesthesia .he had scenic spell and came out in senses after 12 hours. Your concern about anesthetic management job of Anesthetist is very tricky.surgeon want patients in less resistant. For that they give medicine which sedate them .most medicine has side effect of sedation in anesthesia. And most medicine behave different in each patient. In one patient it is less sedative and in other it is more sedative, for which reason is still unknown. So if the patient has reached home safely the job of anesthetist was good. No doctor want to harm his patient because patient hand over his body to him for care. My request to all keep faith in doctor community. Sorry if I write some this wrong.
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Hey there, I was just bathing my 4month daughter and as I was getting he out I slipped on the wet floor, causing her to go under for a moment and also unfortunately causing her to bump her head on the bath also. She has a red bump on her head, and is a little lethargic (although she is due to go to sleep as well) Should I keep her awake? or can she go to sleep while I monitor her closely? I have also given her panadol to help with the pain she may be feeling after the bump.
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Hello, First, be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery or bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are present. I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain, you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Yesterday I fell down a couple of steps & went to the hospital. I have a sever contusion on my left lower back/buttocks area. I was told to put ice & rest & take Advil or Tylenol. But why do I have this burning pain at times when I move. That s what hurts the most & is almost unbearable when I try to get up. Thank you.
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Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I agree with your doctor about the advice. I recommend using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. Furthermore, I also suggest using cold compresses for local application and rest. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor.
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I have a lump in my right groin area from an ATV accident that happened a month ago. When it first happened I had a puncture with massive swelling and bruising. I now only have a lump with no bruising and the swelling is gone except for the lump. It hurts and sometimes it hurts in my inner thigh area. The ATV bounced off my groin area when we rolled causing the hematoma(hospital diagnoses). I was on Lovenox for 24 days. My left foot was broke in 4 places and ankle fractured. It has been fixed with surgery. I am worried about the lump I do not go back to the doctor till the 11th of next month.
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Hi, you seem to have Resolving Hematoma in the groin, after ATV accident.USG would fix exact proportion of resolved hematoma and fibrosis lump portion. Consult a Surgeon with USG report, who would treat it either by-a-Wide bore needle and compression bandage, b-or by Surgical Excision depending on the finding of physical examination and USG/Lab status of that lump Hope this would help you to plan further treatment with your doctor. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Welcome with any other further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS
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Hello!!! I accidentally used an anti mosquito repellent as a toothpaste but soon after applying onto my teeth I found out that it wasnt , so upon realisation I thoroughly rinsed my mouth without gulping any water inside!!! Will I be poisoned???? Many thanks for the reply in advanced!!! Your a life saviour!!!!
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The mosquito repellent can cause some allergic reactions over the mucosa of the oral cavity but not on the teeth. It can result in allergic dermatitis or chemical burn over the oral mucous membrane. If you develop any ulcers or burning sensation, then immediately consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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I am in constant pain around my rib cage on the left side. It all started with herniated disks in my neck, for which I had a cervical diskectomy in 2000 and now a chiropractor has told me that I have a bulging thoracic disk. Do you think my rib cage pain is from my thoracic spine? Is surgery done for bulging and not herniated disks (if theres a difference)? I also have a constantly cramped muscle in my left shoulder, no matter what I do. Could that be contributing to the pain? I take neurontin and baclofen. I used to also take oxycodone and morphine but they made me so sleepy and out of it that I stopped.
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Disc herniation is uncommon in thoracic regions, however, it can occur, and your symptoms could well be related to that. Surgery is often reserved for severe disc herniation and is not done for disc bulges. As of now, you can continue the same medications, and physiotherapy. If symptoms persist, then, you can get the MRI of thoracic spine done. Based on that, a definitive plan of treatment can be made. I hope it helps, Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/
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I AM S UFFERING FROM PROSTATE. FOLLOWING TESTS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT .RESULT AS FOLLO. WED.Prostate is moderately enlarged in size and measures 29.9ccin volume weight(in grams).It shows speck of calcification. Bladder Prevoid volume 111cc Post void volume 3.5cc. Right kidney 10.9cm Left kidney 11.3cm. Uro flow results as follows Peak flow rate 8ml/sec Time to peak flow 26 sec. Voided volume 152ml. Flow time 42/sec. Average flow rate 4ml/sec. CREATININE 1.0 Prostate specific antigen 0.98.Pl. give me your advice.Thank you.
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Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. The average weight of prostate is 11 gm (7-16 gm or cc) according to few books. In your case, you are right, moderately enlarged prostate. Mild retention or urine is there (3.5 cc). Serum creatinine level is very good. Average flow rate is mildly slow, but this may be due to age factor. In my opinion the cause of concern is speck of calcification. Prostate specific antigen is very good in your case, this is not a cause of concern, rather favorable. Get in one more opinion from a urologist. Good luck.
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I had an ct-scan done on my back.findinds are L3/4
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Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It is already confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options I think method of rest analgesic is best as you have only mild stenosis. First option is rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both hip and knee slightly bend), neurotics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeprazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
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I am 39 yrs age,pure veg female just got married few days ago,Infact i have not tried to concieve yet and i have carried out all the pre concieving test and follicular studies also.My report is TSH 6.67,sugar after 2hrs of glucose is 169,AMH is 1.1 and on 12th day of cycle follicular size is 7mm and 8mm in left and right ovary and shows 1mm increse in size after 4 days.Is this normal or any serious problem is there,kindly let me know the possibility of concieving normally.Thanks a lot
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI think that you became over concourse for conception no need to perform any test for to know the status of conception and compatibility this is kind of ridiculous type of thinking, pregnancy is completely physiological and more to say is natural phenomenon, I have seen many cases during my practice that even after every test are unremarkable and most favorable for conception still they do not have any issue (conception) what this proves, without giving any chance to nature you are looking for favor, stop all this and try for what nature has created human being, hope you can understand wish you good luck for happy married life.
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I have been diagnosed with Graves disease and am on medication for my heart rate and for my thyroid. I have been experiencing rapid heart rate heavy chest problems breathing and it feels like my heart is beating really fast and then kinda stops for a couple of beats then starts with the rapid beating again
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Hello I am Chat Doctor. You have Graves disease which is an immune thyroid disorder which produces an excess of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones affect the body systems and cause various signs and symptoms and one of them is rapid heart rate as your have mentioned. I would suggest that you see a local doctor if you have irregular heart rate and do an ECG.Typically, you must receive medicines for thyroid disease and for your rapid heart rate and if that doesn't help then you must get reassessed for further advanced invasive methods if necessary. I hope that helps resolve your query.
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namskar iam 33 years old living in chiplun maharashtra when i was 12 years old i keep sex relation with same age boy that effect from that time till now i am doing hastmaithun ,i cant speak properly words from words strat r i am very frieghtened whenever i drive car i very in tens so wht remedies on aboe cause
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You must understand that the masturbation is normal and cannot harm your health if practiced moderately. At your age, Masturbation thrice or four times a week can be called moderate and cannot harm your health. But anxiety about the masturbation habit is different. That anxiety can harm your mental health. I do think that the pronunciation problem could somehow be associated with your anxiety. Do consult a psychologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http
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hello sir, best regards. im a medical student in bangladesh of final year. my brother had a prblem right now. he has multiple matted erythema specially on chest with sever pruritus. i prefered him Fexofenadine, but improvement is not significant. should i use Imidazoles & topical steroids. pls , help me, sir. i cant able my seniors right now. thank u, sir
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Multiple matted arrhythmia with pruritic can be due to urticaria (skin allergy). And in my opinion, it is better to give combination of anti-allergic (montelukast) and anti histamine (fexofenadine) instead of plain fexofenadine. You can also apply steroid cream (mometasone). In severe cases, oral steroids (prednisone) is also advisable. If he still feels itching then consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination and skin Biopsy for confirmation. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother. Thanks.
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I have a congenital bicuspid aortic valve.Is coconut oil good for it?I also take flaxseed oil and is there anything that can help it and save myself from surgery later on. May I add that the regurgitation is minimal and I am 64years young and walk briskly every day for an hour.(female)
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No medication has yet proven role in slowing the progression of stenosis of BAV. There are individual studies which said Statin group of medication and omega 3 fatty acid (flaxseed, cod fish oil) may help. However, at 64 years of age if there is no stenosis, I don't foresee any progression soon. Minimal regurgitation is inconsequential. Coconut oil doesn't help rather it may increase your bad cholesterol and would be harmful in long run. Regards
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best treatment for grade 1 spondylolisthesis of l5 over s1 ,reduced disc height ,partial disc desiccation, mild diffuse disc bulge at L5-S1 level causing mild indentation over ventral thecal sac, mild encroachment of B/L neural foraminal & mild indentation over B/L exiting nerve roots. My father of age 54 is suffering from this problem I want the best treatment for him.
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Hi, treatment more depends upon symptoms patient have because MRI findings are more sensitive than the problem. As you mentioned that involvement is milder than first line treatment is conservative management with muscle relaxants and Gabapentin. Start physiotherapy when pain relived with medicines. If it doesn't work than second line is injection therapy and last treatment option is surgery. Thanks
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I have a broken tooth that is highly infected i went to the emergency room because the pain was so severe, the doctor gave me a shot in my gums under my tooth in two places that was supposed to block the pain , it never quite did after those shots my right jaw and cheek are swollen i feel slight pain in my neck the tooth that is broken is my bottom right i think number 28 this is my second day of antibiotics i am taking amoxicilain 875 mg two times a day, the doctor also gave me a scrit for Ibprofen and percoset i took 2 percosets and an ibprofen 600 mg and im still in pain my jaw feels very hot to the touch i put a ice cube inside my mouth and it instantly melted thats how hot my jaw and bottom cheek feel, also im extremely naucaus i have a dentist apt wed morning should i wait that long i am very scared ?
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Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have pain and swelling in jaw due to decayed tooth this pain and swelling in decayed tooth may be due to formation of pus at apical region of tooth leads to formation of periapical abscess. I will suggest you to consult dentist for treatment of tooth as early as possible, in meantime you can take analgesic in dispensable tablet like Paracetamol or retool DT if you are not allergic to these Chat Doctor. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.
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Hello,I had 4 wisdom teeth removed yesterday at 8am. Its now 4pm and my bottom lip, from the corners of both sides of my mouth, my gums/teeth and my chin are still numb. I feel a tingly sensation when I touch my chin and can feel heat and cold on my chin. How long would you expect the numbness to last? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process of getting the numbness to go away. I have read other posts that say that only time will tell, but this is seriously driving me crazy. Any suggestions and or information would be much appreciated.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The numbness(anesthesia or paresthesia) can be because of the pressure over the nerve by a wisdom tooth during extraction. The other possible cause can be any injury to the nerve by trauma or any injection at the site of nerve. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get yourself examined and take a screening radiograph like OPG to rule out the above said causes.Meanwhile you can take a nerve regenerating Chat Doctor. Take care of the part which is numb from hot, cold and sharp objects, because you will not be able to make out the sensation. This might take weeks to months for complete recovery. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hi..I have been having stomach issues, with vomiting, sweats, severe abdominal pains (in the middle and right side of my stomach) for over a year and a half. I have been admitted to ER over 6 times and drs are unable to verify what I have. I have been going to a gastro dr, but she too is unable to verify my illness. I recently had my gallbladder removed and symptoms came back 6weeks after surgery, no warning.. it started off with the vomiting for about 2-4 hrs per episode, then threw time it has escalated to 10-12 hrs, to consecutive days per episode. Episodes happens with or without food on my stomach at any given times.. I recently saw an article of Olympic Skater Alexa Scimeca Knierim having the exact issues as me that took surgery to correct, but she never mentions what she was diagnosed with.. I m just looking for any way I can maybe guide my doctor in the right direction to find out my illness. Please help, I can t bare to much more of this pain and not even know what it is.. Thanks
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Hi, This looks to me like so-called postcholecystectomy syn Chat Doctor. Symptoms include systemic symptoms such as sweating and heat sense but also dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Postcholecystectomy syn
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Hi...recently had a uti and it turned into a kidney iinfection....i was treated with antibiotics through iv and now i have ciprofloxacin takjng it twice a day for about 5 days now...i recently had sex and experienced a reddish brown discharge from my vagina im assuming ...but i also saw tbis discharge before the sex but not as much...what should i do? Any concern? Or is this just aftermath from the heavy antibiotics
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Hi, Thanks for the question! Heavy antibiotics do not cause such discharge, but the stress related to the infection may cause hormonal imbalance and alter the menstrual cycle. In any case, there are certain other conditions like infections of the cervix or vagina, any tumors on the cervix or uterus may also cause intermittent bleeding and these need to be ruled out. When women with similar complaint walk into my clinic, I perform a vaginal examination to see for infections or tumors, do a pap smear to screen for any cancer and if needed to get an ultrasound done for any causes in the uterus. So I suggest you do not attribute this to antibiotics and get yourself examined. Hope this was helpful. Thanks for the query and for using Chat Doctor.
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hi. at the moment i keep having breif dizzy spells that last for about 5 secs. I ve had at least 4 in the past hour. and the other day I had problems with an odd smell that would hit me and make me a little dizzy. I know the smell wasnt normal because it would hit me..then fade away with in a few seconds and it happend multiple times that day.
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Hi friendWelcome to Chat Doctor There appear to be two different issues? - though they may have a common cause... You have not stated your age or gender. You didn't say other symptoms like tinnitus. / or associated diseases. Smell has no direct association with giddiness. You ought to see an EAR Nose Throat specialist for favor of further assessment - the mechanism for balance is in inner ear... He can also check the issue of smell You may need MRI of the brain. A NEUROLOGIST may have to see in view of the smell and spell.... Take tarnishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck
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I ve had my belly button pierced for 9 months now and recently I ve got a dark spot beside the top ball but about an inch away from the piercing there is a spot that is very painful to the touch ! I ve got tested for and infection and there s nothing there and I ve tried everything to fix it , I ve been working out more lately too so maybe it s the mussels in my belly doing something ?? I d like to know what this pain is and what can I do to fix it
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Hello greetings would like to know does it pain on touch exactly on the same site where it was pierced ??are you running fever??my sincere advise to you are1.please maintain a good and straight spine posture while working lately2.use some antiseptic cream for local application if it persists even after please request your doctor to reexamine it. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help warm regards
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Sir, My wife had undergone chemotherapy four years before (when she was 26) she got married at 29. now she is 30. We have been trying to get preganant for last one year, but no result. her periods are normal. the only abormal symptom is that her body use to get hot (for seconds) quite often and come b ack to normal temeprature. Can she become pregnant. is it due to chemotherapy. I think she did chemotherapy for six months and did not had periods for i year.
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Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. To get pregnancy you require
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I have fairly severe pain in my right lower abdomen when I stand up. It started four days ago and the longer I walk the worse the pain gets, to the point where I can no longer walk. I have had two inguinal hernia operations about 5 and ten years ago. One on the right side and one on the left. I am a 53 year old female.
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Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems to me that there is some kind of inflammatory intra-abdominal pathology on the right side of your abdomen which it could be anything from an acute appendicitis to adnexal inflammation or a kind of sub acute obstruction due to adhesion formation of intestines to previous scars. The exact picture could be clear only after a clinical examination of your abdomen preferably by a general surgeon along with other related investigations. If I were your doctor, with your history of increasing severity of the pain abdomen, I would immediately refer you to a general surgeon of the area, or to the ER of the nearest hospital to avoid any more delay in the treatment. Honestly I would not be able to opine on the exact management over net without examining your abdomen. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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hi, my question is that I have elevated SGPT (124), I am 37 years old i do weight strength and take body building supplements(whey, amino acids, CLA, creatine) i am not alcoholic or suffer from any medical condition, what is the cause of the liver enzymes elevation, and if it is from the supplemts which one is responsible for that?
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your Sept level is high. In is a liver enzyme. So it suggests you have some liver damage. It may be due to some viral infection or Chat Doctor. You should go for complete liver function test. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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