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I am going for an open lung biopsy 2/3/12, went for blood work and found out I have low platelettes. I am a very heavy drinker and Im sure that is the cause. Is there anything I can do (besides to stop drinking) to still go ahead with the surgery? I dont want it postponed because Ive been going through tests since the last week of November and its been stressing me out.
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Hi, don't worry relaxed. There are many causes of low platelets. Its start from simple viral infection to malignancy. First you need to search the cause for that. Then you can take treatment accordingly.it will definitely give benefits to you. Moreover if your count is not too low then you can go for surgery with slight low count also if anesthetist permits. And if very low then you can go for platelets transfusion also. Just consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using Chat Doctor.
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Hi we ll I ve been having this weird vibrating shaking in back of my neck and I feel it in my head and jaw also through my body sometimes because I get nervous of these symptoms and freak myself out more. I do suffer from pain in my mouth from wisdom teeth and swelling in nasal passages I just can t figure out what it could be I m 17
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Any problem that lies in tooth or the nasal passage can not be a cause for vibrations throughout the body it can cause dizziness though which may be the reason which makes you feel that you have such a sensation throughout. I would suggest you to get an MRI scan though to rule out anything more serious and then get treated for your wisdom teeth which may need to be removed if it's in an improper position as wisdom tooth can be a cause of discomfort in head and neck which may be making you feel all that you are feeling at present. Also, if you have a constant swelling in your nasal passages I would recommend you to visit an ENT specialist before your condition worsens.
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Hello, I have a lump on the inside behind my teeth on the left side but towards the centre. It is hard and now I have found it I keep playing with it with my tongue. I don t know if it naturally hurts, or is hurting because I can t stop playing with it. Is this a normal part of the mouth structure?
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concern with team Chat Doctor! In the present case of a gum swellings or lumps just behind the teeth, if I were your consulting physician, I would just consider 3 possibilities like
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My son has a tooth that cracked in 3 places. He saw anew dentist who referred him to a dental surgeon because he has hard spots on his jaw bone. What are these and what can be done to prevent any more? His old dentist wasn t concerned about these spots.
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint Hard spots on jaw bone can be due to swollen lymph nodes which can be due to infection and inflammation in the tooth as your son already has a history of a cracked tooth, and it is possible that it has got infected and there is infection in the regional lymph nodes leading to swelling and hard appearance. You need not worry and consult an Oral Physician first as most probably it is swollen lymph node due to infected tooth for which an X-ray and clinical examination can very well give a correct diagnosis. A course of antibiotics can be given to him along with warm compresses over the lymph nodes for resolution of lymph nodes. In case of infected tooth either root canal treatment or extraction of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .
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My baby just turned one year old last week. Around then she started getting sick. She has a cough, a running nose (she woke up yesterday morning with her nose glued shut from snot). Today, when she breathes I can really hear her breathing from congestion. She s been really fussy and refusing food more than usual (we still get her to eat, she s just a bit fussy about it). Her grandma pointed out what looks like a rash on her forehead but it faded yesterday it seems like. Today especially she s been gassy and has had a slight fever off and on. On the 7th we introduced her to whole milk so maybe it could be an allergy?
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Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. Your baby is most likely suffering from viral infection which are self limiting and common in this age group. She needs symptomatic treatment. Give antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine for cough and congestion. Give acetaminophen for fever episodes if they occur. Also, start a zinc supplement such as Spy And or Zirconia and probiotic such as enterogermina. Ensure regular feeds to avoid deny Chat Doctor. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care
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I am having some type of rash , that for the most part is localized to my lower abdomen, pelvis , groin , buttox, anus and upper legs. The effected areas have a mosquito bite type texture and size, but they last weeks on end. The itching starts with a series of pin prick type feelings, then intense itching. I just came off prednisone with symptoms still remaining and I have been in close contact with my wife and she has no symptoms at all ruling out skin mites. This has been going on for over two months. The effected areas do spread in their general area, but it is slow moving taking around two weeks before another spot shows up in a adjacent location. Help!
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Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed fungal infection. The other possibility is urticaria. Please get a KOH mount done, This can confirm the fungal etiology. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https
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hello my name is betty and i had a leg cramp that started from my calf and it started moving slowly but painfully up to my innerthigh andlasted bout 15min and then i started having trouble breathing and my vision was fadind away i felt like i was dying i eventually passed out my husband said i was shahing like a seziure and i was confused what do you call this
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Hello Leg Muscle cramps are very common in females my advice for YouTube plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication for a couple of month to see effects. Add tab methylcobal 1500 once day. Another possibility of nerve compression for which I will advise you MRI spine. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take carhop I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion.
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who makes this drug and why would i take it, I already take 1000 mg of metforminevery YYYY@YYYY , right now I am taking 1000 mg of metformin twice a day 27 units of lantus, and Glyburide 5mg one in the morning aznd two at supper last a1c aweek ago was 6 4mo ago 7 I don t understand why should I drop glyburide and take glipizide
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Good day. Noted your concern and glad that your HAC was 6% recently. Did you have any hypoglycemia episodes recently? Glyceride (micronized glibenclamide) is much stronger than glipizide and since your recent HAC is good and (if you had hypoglycemia) the doctor would probably want to change over to a less potent Chat Doctor. From the available history, these are the possibilities for a suggested change over from Glyceride to glipizide.
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i have severe pain under my left breast above rib cage pain goes to the back. i had a ct scan today no blood clots in lungs exray but dont know what it showed. ekg shows abnormalties deep breathes hurt and make me cough short of breath and light headed
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Left sided chest pain should always be evaluated for heart diseases first. You are also having abnormal ECG, so possibility of heart disease is more. So consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, 2d echo, stress test (trade mill test) and coronary angiography. You may need cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Yes thank you. I am 52 and have not had a period in 7 months . I have had a pap smear saline son gram everything came back o.k.. my Dr said I had a bunch of gunk up there and has me taking megestrol for 3 months. Yuck for me because of weight gain and breast soreness. My blood says I am not menopause all . Just wondering if I couldn t try a herbal remedy . I hate the weight gain and breast tenderness. My email address is. Wendy. YYYY@YYYY or YYYY@YYYY Thank you Wendy Hughes
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**1. Menopause is not a disease but a natural life-stage transition, which mainly involve hormone imbalance resulting in above said symptoms, so you have to carefully make important decisions regarding treatment apart from HRT [hormone replacement therapy] i.e. taking Regeneron [steroid progestin]2. As the levels of hormones fluctuate, the menstrual cycle begins to change, i.e. some women may have longer periods, others will begin to miss periods [7 months in your case]3. Herbal medicines have been used to relieve these symptoms for centuries, and there is no substantial evidence that herbal products are a source of toxic reactions, but because herbal products are not regulated in the United States, contamination or accidental overdose is possible, thus you should learn as much as possible about herbs and work with a qualified practitioner.4. Avoid Polyunsaturated Omega-6 fats [Eat fats like quality organic meats, butter, coconut oil, ghee, olive oil, can help boost proper hormone production.]5. Focus on relaxing exercises like walking or swimming and avoid the extended running, cardio and exercise videos.
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i am a lactating mother and am experiencing slight tightening in my middle of the chest for a week now. no pain or great discomfort but a feeling of tightening throughout the day? i am 34yrs old, 5ft 4\" height 72 kgs weight, have no major healtChatDoctorplaints, sugar BP all normal.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about major heart and lung related diseases because you are young and having normal blood pressure and sugar. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can cause chest tightness. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I think I am having symptoms of seasonal affect disorder. I am tired all the time. On the weekends I skip appointments to stay at home in bed or on the couch. I have real bad back pain and at times I can feel the nerve endings? The only thing that gets me out of bed during the week is work.
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Continuous back pain is not a good sign get your MRI done. Till then few remedies I'm telling you-first of all check if there is any spasm around back if yes then apply hot pack for 15 mins twice daily.-use firm mattress and good pillow-put a pillow under your calf muscles while lying on bed-keep bending your knees when you lie straight on your back-if there is tingling sensation then ankle toe movement(flexion-extension, rotation clock and anticlockwise) is good.-get your physiotherapy done -wear back support while walking if walk is necessary otherwise stop walking for few days no brisk walk.-no Chat Doctor. -too much lying is also not good keep changing your posture position.tk care
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november 7, i had my menstruation. and november 12 i had sex and then took nordette as ecp. 5 days after, i bleed like a menstruation. now in december 21 was the schedule of my next period. i was 4 days late and had bled on 25th of december but it was only light brown. what does that mean? could i be pregnant? i had sex again on the 8th day of december.
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Hi and thank you so much for this query. Considering the above information, the chances of being pregnant are very low. However, only a rapid pregnancy test can tell whether for real you are pregnant or not as even unprotected sex can lead to pregnancy. I will advise that you wait for another 2\u00a0weeks and only get worried if you have symptoms suggestive of pregnancy before doing any pregnancy test. You must have seen the distress related to being pregnant or not. Please, consider adopting and correctly using a contraceptive method to prevent unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. Also, protection during intercourse would help prevent the transmission of STDs. I hope you FID this helpful. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information or clarification if you need bethinks.
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Hi doctor, few days ago I had sex with a girl and my penis foreskin bruised. It was big and painfun. I found out that I had gonorrhea before I slept with her and my penis was already in pain but it briused and became too much painful after sleeping with her. Could it be gonorrhea or is it hiv?
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His understand your concern. Bruised and painful skin indicate local infection or trauma. It may occur during intercourse. If you have gonorrhea then need to treat it before doing sex or use protection like condom to minimize its consequences. It is difficult to say about HIV infection because it requires testing. So go for testing and take efficient treatment of gonorrhea. Wish you a good health. Happy to help you further, Thank you.
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Ok I dont know if it is possible that I could be pregnant or not but I dont want to have a pregnancy test taken yet because part of me thinks its still too early to tell, while another part of me thinks I am pregnant. The reason part of me thinks that I might be pregnant, is because my last menstrual cycle was unusual. It was five days early, lighter, and shorter than what I am used to. Usually my period lasts three to four days and is 28-30 days between cycles. This last period was 1 1/2 days long to 2 days long. The reason that I think that I may not be pregnant is because I have had some stress in life that I have been dealing with. I live with my boyfriend, and we just moved along with starting a new job and quitting because of circumstances. I havent taken a pregnancy test of any kind other than ones on the computer that I have come across and they say that I may be or it is a possibility. I havent told anyone about this except some of my closest friends. My boyfriend doesnt even know yet because I dont want him getting his feelings hurt incase the test doesnt come out in our favor. So this is why I am asking you. Please feel free to comment and ask me questions. I have my reasons to believe that I can be and I can t be. I have expressed the reasons that I think why I may not be. But the reasons to let me believe that I may be pregnant are, other than my menstrual cycle, because of some symptoms I have been feeling. Although I was working for a short period of time, I felt more exhausted. I was falling asleep at a sooner time than I had in a long time. I was on my feel quite a bit with this job, but also noticed how much my feet were bothering me when i would get off them when finished with work for that day. Also when I mentioned to my boyfriend that my period was over for this month and that it came five days early, he said at least it came. And then I asked what it was he meant by this and he said accidents can happen. Although he said this to me the other night, it has been on my mind quite a bit. But later that night I also was planning on wanting to do a romantic night just for the fun of it because we hadnt had one in awhile. However I was turned down and he went back to playing his computer game. Even though this has taken place, looking back I have also felt some other symptoms other than being tired and my menstrual cycle being off, I feel like I have had an increased appetite. One night for dinner when we ordered a large pizza, I ate half of it by myself, I had eaten the first two pieces before I even knew they were gone, another day I had a bag of popcorn as a snack/lunch and I had it gone in maybe two minutes. Although I feel I have an increased appetite, I feel like I am using the bathroom more frequently. I have also been having more headaches, but not too severe. Along with everything else, I seem to have a lot of back pain and I can t get comfortable no matter which way i try to sit or lay down. Yet part of me thinks this is all too good to be true or too soon to tell. I still think that since this has been on my mind so much that it is playing tricks on me. But I guess time will tell when the next menstrual cycle comes around. But please share you opinions with me and let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Hallow Dear, You seem to be in totally confused about the situation you are facing currently. Menses appearing 5 days earlier would not suggest any chance of pregnancy; however, only scanty bleeding for about 36 hours may suggest the possibility of pregnancy. Some of your symptoms like frequency of urination supports the possibility of pregnancy. Occasionally, some amount of bleeding is noted at around the time of expected menses even during first 3 months of pregnancy. Some call it implantation bleeding, some say placental sign. This confuses the diagnosis of pregnancy. I feel, there is no valid reason for you to defer the pregnancy test. Even period is missed and all other cardinal symptoms of pregnancy are present, the confirmation of early pregnancy is done by pregnancy test. Please perform pregnancy test on an overnight first morning urine sample 8-10 days after the expected date of menstruation; done earlier, it may give false negative results. Alternatively, you may opt for Beta Chat Doctor test which is very sensitive and specific test and gives reliable results even few days before menses. Once you have confirmed the diagnosis of pregnancy, please take care of your other symptoms like fatigue, lethargy, pain in legs, etc. They can be due to anemia or Hypothyroid dysfunction. Haemogramme will tell the status of your hemoglobin also. It should be above 12 GMS get your Thyroid function test to know about Thyroid status. TSH should be below 3. Hyperthyroid state does cause voracious appetite. Hypo- or Hyperthyroid state may alter the menstrual pattern. No pain is a symptom of pregnancy. So once your pregnancy status is clear, have a consultation from your doctor regarding the pain. And finally, what you suspect could also be very true. In the absence of pregnancy, most of these symptoms could be due to extreme stressful situation you are undergoing. Please manage your stress appropriately; take help of a counselor if required for it. Continuous stress may lead you to PCs also. I hope this helps you.
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Hi, Ive just found a red hard sore lump under my armpit. I currently have the flu and Im also waiting to go on dialysis but not there just yet. My last kidney level was 11%. Im also a diabetic on insulin. Im worried about the lump. Its very tender to the touch and feels hard and slightly red. Ive tried to see if it moves and I can wiggle it around but not move completely. Hope you understand what I mean. What do you suggest. thank you Shona
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Most probably you have axillary lymph node enlargement due to some reactive hyperplasia. You should take a course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. It can be tuberculosis or lymphoma or other lesion. Consult your doctor 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, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 4 year old has a rash up her one arm and a small patch on her back (bottom of neck) it is red a little bumpy with a tiny black looking center. in the morning it was not there at all and by bedtime i seen it. she does not have a fever and the rash is not itchy.
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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards -
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Last night when i was in bed, i sat up to grab another pillow at the end of my bed and ever since i sat up i have been having trouble breathing. i am a 28 year old female and i was told by a ER doctor that i have COPD but im not on any meds for it right now. i dont smoke and im a little over weight but not to much.i was wondering if there is anything i can do at home to hep me breath better as im not on any health insurance right now.
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Well, COPD is a possibility but is a remote one, especially a rare variety called alpha 1 anti trypsin deficiency. But I am thinking of a more probable cause, something related to heart, as the symptoms you have been experiencing may be paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, but given your age, heart disease is still a possibility. You might also be having some breathing difficulty due to the excess weight and may be related to the Obesity. At the same time it is possible that you may have some depressive illness and sleep related problems or a panic attack. So, at Home, you can measure your Body mass Index, try to normalize it, by reducing your weight, minimize the stressors mental or physical and if the difficulty breathing continues, contact a physician nearby.
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Hi, drs does bronchitis effect the heart, slow down the heart beat, causes heart aches, palpatations. i had bronchitis and now it feels at times like my heart is gonna stop beating like, like i need to pump it. and the other my heart pushed so hard that i woke up, like it struggled to beat and had a hard push which woke me up, this was in the morning but.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. Most common cause for this is viral infection. So some degree of tachycardia and palpitations can be seen with bronchitis. But feeling of missing heart beats, pushing hard etc. are not seen in bronchitis. So better to consult cardiologist and get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG) to rule out arrhythmia. You may need anti arrhythmia and other cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. . Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hello, My name is Kristine. My father lives with me & my husband because he has dementia. He has been seen by a Nerologist and was with the Doctor doing test. She rated him as severe dementia. This doesn t tell me any stage. How many stages are there?
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Thaere are 4 stages. MCI, mild, moderate and severe. He in the final stage. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link
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A patient was admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His PO2 was 55 and PCO2 was 65. A new resident orders 54% oxygen via the venturi mask. One hour later, after the oxygen was placed, the nurse finds the patient with no respiration or pulse. She calls for a Code Blue and begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Explain why the patient stopped breathing.
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Hello, We all have a respiratory center in our brain. This center regulates out breathing. This center works under the influence of oxygen and carbon dioxide percentage of the body. In COPD patients, this center works under low oxygen percentage. Actually low oxygen (hypoxia) is helping the brain to send messages regarding breathing. When COPD patients receive high flow oxygen, this hypoxic central Chat Doctor. So never give high flow oxygen to COPD patients. Try to maintain their oxygen saturation around 88-90%. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello doctor, We ve been 2 years now here in Saskatchewan and this is my daughter first time to experience a frostbite on her lip.She is 12 years old, 5 2 in height and 80 lbs in weight. May we know what should we do. Thank you very much for your advice. doris
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Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. The most important thing is prevention of any further cold exposure. So, move to warmer climate if possible. For treating frost bite which has occurred, you may take the following measures
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Gud morning sir, i an from jammu. I am suffering from pain in both hip joints l am unable to sleep in either of the position doctor advised me to take Tizen 2 mg and Nurokind lc I od. Pl.suggest me is it right treatment and how long it will take to cover the issue. My age is 52.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having bilateral osteoarthritic of hip joints. It will be confirmed by x-ray of both hips AP view. Glucosamine is helpful in arthritis. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can take Mecobalamine to reduce tingling sensation s. Furthermore, you can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Ihad my gallbladder removed due a gallstone and elevated bilirubin levels in blood . After the surgery with one week bilirubin levels are still high , and my doctor doesnt know why .he also noticed from the surgery that my liver was blue in color ( pale navy blue ) and he doesnt no why too. Im a 20 year old male bilirubin level before surgery
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Thank you for posting query. Post cholecystectomy pain maybe due to stones in common bile duct OR increased fat intake OR functional pain. Need further evaluation.advice
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HI iam suffering from neurocyctecercosis from last 2yrs but before 1month i had head ache and consult to doctor .he admitted 25days in hospital because infection is increased howis it possible i cant understood latest ct sscan-TUBERCULOM ,MRI -TUBERCULOMA AND FINALY CT SCAN -ncc
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Diagnosis of tuberculous or neurocysticercosis if often difficult particularly in single ring enhancing lesions. Sometimes CT/MRI may not reach to conclusive diagnosis and then help of additional clues is taken like history of fever, headache, vomiting, previous tuberculosis, tuberculin test, Chest x-ray, USG abdomen. For neurocysticercosis funds examination, subcutaneous nodules and x-ray of long bones may be helpful. If nothing helps then albendazole therapy can be given and repeat imaging done to see for any lesion resolution. Occasionally new lesions may appear in NCC but usually at different site. Enlargement of lesion, conglomeration, midline shift, large size, large perilesional edema points to Tuberculous. I will advise you to consult a neurologist. Hope you get well soon.
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hi i m 18 year old my height is 5 f and i m suffering from typhiod fever .i had become the victom of it before. when i was 9 year old and again at the age of 14 and now i m again suffering from it i want to know that can i eat yogurt and noodles during typhiod
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Hello there, Typhoid recurs due to exposure to a contaminated source of water or due to eating non-vegetarian food like eggs, fish meat that is not prepared hygienically. You can have yogurt and noodles but preferably homemade. Also, as you will have bouts of lethargy and tiredness-Coconut water, bananas are beneficial to get rid of the tiredness. You can also have a diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and greens and take care of your protein intake. Buttermilk, curd, whey protein can be added to your diet. Avoid oily or heavy food as it will make you more lethargic. Precautions that you can take is always Chat Doctor. Either boiled or filtered. If travelling carry your own water bottle or
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hi doc i am facing problem of hair fall from 4-5 years i am now 22 year old write now i lost my more than half of the hair it follow male baldness pattern . i thing it is genetic problem not my father but my uncle had this problem . i am using minoxidil5 % of cipla from 1 year . i used to shave my hair in every 3-4 month and used minoxidil regularly so as a result i have gained hair .now since its being 6 month since i have shaved so i am lossing my hair very fast . do i need to take amway protein powder as i am taking homeopathy medicine along with minoxidil . please suggest the suppliments which can stop hair falling and thinning .
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Hi,1) Try using Minoxidil 10% or 12% over your scalp2) You can also start Final tablets 1\u00a0mg which contains the active ingredient finasteride, which is used to treat male pattern baldness (you may require a return prescription for the same)3) Hair transplant from a qualified doctor will give a permanent solution for your problems. But beware of corporate hair transplant centers and unqualified doctors which will give you a run for your money and intern will give you substandard results
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My wife is suffering from Multiple myeloma and underwent six cycles of Chemo[Thalix 100mg + dexamethazone] till jan 2011. She was having 70% plasma cells and reduced to 8% after the chemo. now she is not under chemo except the Zolendronic 4mg Zobone and taking Thyroxin 7nmg for her hypo thyrodism. Currently she complains sudden and excessive sweating as frequently as 8-10 times during a day. what could be the reason?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has multiple myeloma. Her excessive sweating is not related to that. It may be due to her thyroid problem. She should go for T3, T4 and TSH estimation. Then if needed change the dosage of your thyroid medicines according to results. 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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My almost 6 yr old daughter has a lump near her hairline just to the left of her spine. It s very noticeable to the touch. Over the past few years she will get shooting pains in that exact location. We noticed this today because she said she felt pain when tilting her head to one side when she was in class. But when I touch it she feels no pain. She also has a bumpy, itchy rash on the back of her head. Not sure if this is related but thought I would mention it.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. History of painless lump at the hairline, most possible cause could be congenital cause, Cyst. 2. The next possible cause could be lipoma - fat content. Lastly hair follicular infection - but generally seen with pain.3. In this case I would recommend ultrasound examination of the lump - that will help to evaluate the nature of the lesion - cystic, solid, mixed. Its source and extensions. Vascularity status.4. After that if there is any involvement of spine an MRI might be necessary - as it will help to evaluate if there is any spinal involvement.5. I would recommend to o see your GP, let it get examined, and you will be sent to scan and further evaluation. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query,anything to ask ? Do not hesitate to ask.http
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My 14 year old son had an episode a week ago that started with pain in his left arm then quickly went to him feeling very hot,weak and his heart was racing.In the past week or two hes had more chest pains and both of his arms he described as pins and needles.The ER doc wasnt listening and kept saying it was a sports injury,he was doing homework when this happened and the other times was watching a show.Im not sure whats going on.
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HIA patient having pricking sensation in the left arm, hot flashes and chest pains is usually a candidate of Angina. Still only a thorough ECG, 2D-Echo and CVS examination can confirm the diagnosis. We suggest you to consult another doctor and get the work up done, if everything is clear then you can be worry free and believe what your earlier ER doctor said, if not, you can consult a heart specialist or a general physician for further workup. Earlier you do this, better it will be. Hope to have informed you sufficiently.
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I actually have a few questions. I have lost 68 pounds in less than 6 months. i walk 5 miles a day, and i have little, to no appetite most of the time. I have been under alot of stress for the past year, with relationship and job issues. My daughter is afraid that Im depressed and that Ill end up anorexic.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Depression do lead to loss of appetite. But in your case, that is not the correct one, I think. You are health conscious. You are doing walk for 5 miles. Naturally you are losing your weight. Why worry about that? Your loss of appetite could have some other reasons like Chat Doctor. You should find out why you have low appetite. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. 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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My daughter is in college, living in the dorms and recently has had nausea, dizziness and stomach pains. She has anxiety to start with that she knows is not associated with this, but she has had a lack of sleep last week. She has slept about 19 hours in the past two days and went to the college clinic and they told her it was allergies. They also did a blood test for Mono that was negative. Do you have an idea what it might be and how serious it could be?
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Nausea, dizziness and stomach pains can be due to different possible causes including gastritis due to infection, reflux if the pain is in the upper abdomen. If it is in the lower abdomen then problems related to the other gut organs would have to be ruled out. If no physical problems on found on examination then it is possible that the anxiety is contributing. I hope this helps
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Hello.I woke up this morning with a sharp stabbing pain in the right side of my chest.I spent new years without drinking alcohol but i went with a friend to a tall building to watch the firework and there was a lot of smoke. can it be smoke inhalation? Greetings and a happy 2012
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Thank you for your query. Yes it is possible. Smoke is highly irritant and toxic, especially those from fireworks. Inhaling these fumes can cause particles to deposit in your lungs and pleura (membranes that cover the lung) and a reactive inflammatory response can result in pain. Typically, this gets worse when you try to take a deep breath. (pleuritic). It is important to have it checked out promptly to assess the extent of damage. In certain cases, your airways may also get inflamed and will compromise your breathing (life-threatening). Other causes include a local infection of the lung, or a muscle pull. If this continues for more than a few hours or worsens, and you experience and breathing difficulty or air hunger (you cant seem to breathe enough), dizziness, swelling of your eyes, tongue, mouth, face, visit the ER right away and do not Chat Doctor. Hope this helps. Please contact us if you have further questions. Wish you good health
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13 month old with up to 101.3 temp that comes more at nite. I have been using tylenol and or ibuprophine for five days to help him sleep and just feel better and he is playful during the day but gets a sore throat, cough, and restless more so at nite or at nap time during the day.
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Hi, fever, cough and cold in a 13-month-old child suggest upper respiratory tract infection. Since you are already giving antipyretic medicine for 5 days, the child should be given antibiotic depending on the chest examination. Kindly get the child examined by doctor so that antibiotic can be started. Blood test like complete blood count, CRP level should be done to know the causes of fever. Take care.
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i have severe cold symptoms for which i am having medication but suddenly my right side upper jaw started hurting and cant understand the reason. Teeth are fine and im regular with dentists so do you advice me to have ORDENT (OFLOXACIN WITH ORNIDAZOLE) tablets. Thanks, Sandeep Sachdeva
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Helloi have gone through your query. You have not mentioned your age. What medications you are having now. Severe cold can show these type of symptoms like jaw pain.it may be due to an infection of sinus also called sinusitis. As you are not having the pain related to tooth. If I were your treating doctor i would keep you on a course of antibiotic like amoxicillin plus Slavonic acid and painkiller like diclofenac plus paracetamol first.i tank the problem would subside. If it doesn't then i would suggest you to visit a dentist. As some other medical conditions also causes pain in jaw like
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dear sir i am a medical persons my mothers have a upper abdominal pain bodyache and low back pain .on ultrasound report have simple liver cyst and rt cortical renal cyst .what cn i do sir please give me an appropriate way for treatment .
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Hi, These conditions might really not be related and need a keen review. Liver cysts are treated depending on the cause. They could need Chat Doctor. Upper abdominal pain could be due to gastritis or pancreatitis or some medical or surgical. In case these symptoms have been going on for a long time, the opinion of a gastroenterologist, coupled with an abdominal ultrasound and Ct scan would be helpful to guide diagnosis and treatment. Kind regards
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I would just like some clarification doc, my boyfriend used a condom during one of our activities, and he removed it and found his release. After his release he wiped off the sperm from his penis and put on another one. After a few more activities, he took it off then put it back again but im not totally sure if it was the other way around and then proceeded to the activity. Will that cause pregnancy? He did not release in the other condom but im afraid that there might have been a little left over after i wiped it off from his penis and might have had some stick to the new one.. Or is that even possible?
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Hello, In above type of sexual activity, chance of being pregnant is quite less. Only moist semen cause pregnancy, and it depends on ovulation time. On the other hand, condom has failure rate of 14%. Here, you need to wait for next coming period up to 7 days and undergo one home pregnancy test to be sure. One blood test for beta Chat Doctor is required to confirm the same. Following test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for next line management. Practice safe sex in the future. Good luck.
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I am currently breast feeding my 2 month old daughter and have been since she was born and plan to for at least up to a year. I was wondering how my tobacco chewing ( up to 5 times a day) can affect my baby? Can it cause her to get cancer later on? What other health problems can it cause for her?
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Hello, Looks like you are really concerned about your habit. Nicotine as well as other harmful chemicals are found in cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco and snuff). So basically these harmful substances are harming your baby by entering the breast milk.Also, not just the baby, it will affect you in the long run. It is an urgent need for you to stop using tobacco for the betterment of yourself and the baby. I hope you succeed in doing this.
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I had a my blood tested at my physicians office the other day along with an urinalysis and an EKG. Everything was good including my blood pressure, oxygen absorption and pulse, body mass...etc. but my blood sugar level is 149. They said not to be alarmed. To cut back on all sugars and carbs. Is that sufficient or should I pursue a more vigorous anti-diabetic regimen?
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Hello, Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns. Random blood glucose value of 149 indicates that your blood sugar is in the Pre-diabetic range. You do not yet have diabetes, and if you control your blood glucose levels by appropriate diet and exercise, the chances of developing diabetes are reduced. For a person to be in non-diabetic range, their fasting blood glucose levels should be less than 106, their 2-hour post radial blood glucose/random blood glucose should be less than 140. Your doctor has been correct in telling you to cut down on sugars and carboy Chat Doctor. Carboy
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Yes, thank you. My father had a stroke over 20 years ago. He was a miracle, they said as 2 arteries were completely blocked and only 3% of 1 artery open. They were unable to do any surgery on the damaged part of his heart. Well, he has lived way beyond we ever thought. Question
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Hello, I can understand your situation. Since your father has a triple vessel block it would be a very high risk surgery for the hip fracture. A very high risk consent will be taken from you even if the cardiologist gives fitness for surgery. You have not mentioned the age of your father but I would assume it to be above 70,since he had a heart attack 20 yrs BCK. Till the time the cardiologist gives fitness I would suggest traction with 3 kg son the affected limb. Usage of painkillers to relieve tension. Aspirin or any other blood thinning Chat Doctor. If surgery is not possible, bed rest with traction is advised.
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im a 27 yr old female, i started having fluttering heart sensations about a week ago. it would only happen when going to bed. now its a different feeling in my chest, my chest feels heavy and its happening during the day and night constantly. Wondering what could it be. Is something wrong with my heart.
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Hello, Your symptoms could be related to a possible cardiac arrhythmia. Anxiety or a metabolic disorder cannot be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests
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My son and i have had these symptoms for about two weeks
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Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here you both should consult physician first for respiratory examination... Your x-ray normal so no major organic cause present.... You could here have asthma, bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... For that pulmonary function test useful. If it comes for bronchoconstriction you might need bronchodilator and nebulization. Second to rule out cardiac causes ECG or echo done.... If above both resp and cardiac cause not present then psychiatric causes ruled out. Like excess stress can lead it.... If still it not present it might be simple musculoskeletal pain... Here you have to search for cause in this manner as it doesn't seem single conclusive diagnosis from history. Take care
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I AM SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA AND ABPA FROM LAST 10 YEARS. I REGULARLY TAKE FORCORT 200 AND ASTHALIN INHALERS. BUT THESE DAYS EVEN THESE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONDING. KINDLY HELP AND TELL ME ABOUT THE TREATMENT.MY AGE IS 46. MY HEIGHT IS 177CM. WEIGHT 70KG
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Hi, Asthma is itself an allergic disease due to cold or dust or pollen or grass etc. irrespective of the triggering factor and Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergilli (APA) is a condition characterized by an exaggerated response of the immune system means a hypersensitivity response to the fungus Aspergillus (most commonly Aspergillus fumigates)You can go for pulmonary function tests if not done. Here, the treatment is mainly symptomatic which might require inhalation steroids(fluticasone or budesonide), beta receptor agonists(albuterol or terbutaline), anticholinergics(ipratropium bromide, aminophylline) as MDI or rota haler as a regular treatment. Inhalers are comparatively safer than any other form of asthma treatment like oral or injectables. The medicine inside an inhaler goes straight into the airways when you breathe in. The airways and lungs are treated, but little of the medicine gets into the rest of the body leading to lesser and lesser side effects. The advantage of inhalers over other forms are that they are causing instant relief (bronchodilatation) by relaxing the muscle in the airways decrease the inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles, you might be given oral antihistamines with mast cell stabilizers (montelukast) and steroids (prednisolone) with nebulization and frequently steam inhalation. The best way to cure any allergy is a complete avoidance of allergen or triggering factor. Consult your pulmonologist for further advise.
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We have a 39 year old son who has some physical handicaps which seem to be moving to mental illness. He does not think he needs help. He cannot connect the dots anymore. We are older and cannot help anymore. He is getting evicted and will be homeless. He is in total denial on this and it is making us ill. He cannot be homeless with his health issues. We have been to countless agencies for help and not making progress. He has a housing voucher which he may lose and is on SSI. Any suggestions?
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Physical handicap will not lead to a major psychiatric illness except developing a depressive episode. And depressive episode can impair the judgement. Instead of visiting various agencies, I would advise you to take him to a psychiatrist. Even though he feels he is not ill to let him discuss all issues with a psychiatrist who can evaluate him in detail and assess regarding the diagnosis. Further his psychiatric disability may also get added up to his physical handicap which can give him an added benefit. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link
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Hi , I am 25 years , male I am not married and i have not had sex with anyone. But it is during masturbation i have found to have very weak erections when i stop mastribation for 3 to 4 day my penis is erected when i mastribate but he relase sperm in 5 min this is normal
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Hello, You are just 25. You are not married, I hope. At this age and non-marital status, the erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are mostly due to your stress and anxiety. Can be cured with psycho-education and counseling. Therefore, I suggest consulting a psychologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Sir, my wife is behaving abnormal for the past six years. Suddenly, without any reason she started non beliieivng me and also behaves in a different fashion. When I consulted a doctor she was given shock treatment and some doctors said it is psyco problem and prescribed some medicines. But when she administred the drugs she was feeling drowsiness and stopped it completely. She always try to hurt me in one way or the other. She behaves with children in a normal manner. Some suggested now to continue sizodon liquid. The problem is now she is not interested to take any medicine of such kind becasuse of past drowsiness etc. Please advise
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You must add Chat Doctor. Of course, your wife is challenged with obsession with you. She is troubling you because she loves you too much, obsession. Or otherwise, she is suffering from psychoses. In both the cases, she will be needing psychiatric medicines which she should take. Psychiatric depression and schizophrenic medicines are always
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Hello Doctor,My Father who was alcoholic and is of 49yrs old is in hospital, He is undergoing liver treatment with below conditions
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Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question in your fathers' case there is likely possibility of Alcoholic Liver Disease, though other short term illnesses can lead to similar finding. For better opinion I want to know-1) Duration of taking alcohol.2) Pattern and amount of taking alcohol.3) Presence of any other diseases and treatment for it.4) Current symptom for which admitted to hospital. I would like to advise following tests-1) Complete blood count.2) Liver function test.3) Kidney function test.4) Urine examination.5) Ultrasonography of abdomen.6) In case of fever Tests for malaria, dengue or any other infections if clinically indicated. Depending upon his detailed clinical examination and test reports it is possible to comment whether liver damage is permanent or reversible, and also appropriate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be planned. In general for recovery from liver disorder or to prevent further damage to liver -1) He has to stop taking alcohol in any form permanently.2) Avoid taking oily, fatty food till recovery.3) Taking food containing high carboy Chat Doctor.
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Had a tibea plateau surgery about five years ago. A few days ago I got a severe pain at the middle of the shin that permeates down to the ankle making it hard to walk. It has been coming and going gor about a week now and the pain is so bad I cant sleep.
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Hi, The pain can be due to infection, muscle weakness, or surgery gone wrong. You can take hot packs to soothe pain and don't force your body to bear weight on the limb as this will deteriorate the condition further It would be good if you consult an orthopedic for a thorough examination. For the time being you can take over the counter medicines like Ibuprofen. Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello6 months ago I got filling of m upper tooth done for d second time...now I feeling pain and sensitivity in dat tooth ..even d color of th tooth has chanhed to lite grey...and dere is pain even while touching or chewing something..I dnt know what is wrong with it suddenly after six months
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Hello, Change in Color with increasing pain and sensitive to pressure is a definite sign of an infected tooth. I suggest that you return to your dentist for an x-ray and diagnosis. You may be placed on an antibiotic and need to have a root canal on this tooth. Swelling or formation of a bubble on the gum near the tooth may develop. Do not ignore this condition as it can worsen. Was your filling very deep? This is not uncommon for a tooth that has been filled multiple times. Take some anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Advil and avoid chewing on the tooth until you visit your dentist. Thank you for your interest. Please schedule a visit soon.
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Hi, my brother about three months ago, was taking magic mushrooms at least once a week. The last time he took the mushrooms he had a bad experience. Since then he has had a constant ongoing problem with what seems like severe anxiety . He complains of some pain in his face and body, and says that he feels like he is dieing. He goes to the hospital, where he has worked for several years, like it is a doctors office. He has been to the er about twenty times in the last two months and they have found nothing but an elevated ana reading in one of his latest visits. He has been generally healthy his whole life with no diagnosed mental deseas. However my mother and I suspect that he may be slightly bipolar, and other mental diseases like alzimers are present in my family. My brother is only 24 and just got married , probably not the best time, he and his new wife are also adopting his wife s sisters baby, as the sister is a drug addict. All of this is a huge stressor on him. I would love to know how to help him if you could point me in the right direction. As well as help his wife keep him from running to the hospital any time he starts to panic and starts to think that he is dieing. Thank you Josh
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Magic mushrooms (Psilocybin) can cause a variety of psychiatric problems like anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, etc. They can also exacerbate underling dormant psychiatric conditions. Your brother needs a detailed psychological assessment to arrive at a diagnosis and further treatment will be based accordingly. I would strongly advise you to take him or encourage him to go to a psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. Wish you all the best. -
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I have a knot on the roof of my mouth tha has been there for a few months and Ive been to the dentist before i discovered the knot and just felt the pain they said i didnt hve an absest and didnt see anything on the xray. Everytime inpush on it i can feel pressure in my teeth and sinus. I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia but wasnt sure if u can have aknot on the roof of your mouth from this. Any help would be greatful
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It was very good on your part that as soon as you noticed the swelling on the roof i.e. called as palate in the mouth you went to the dentist. But as the dentist has told you that it is a trigeminal neuralgia I doubt on it, as in this disease patient experience a very severe, sharp and fascinating pain that lasts for few seconds only and no type of knot is present in it. The knot which is present on the roof it might be an infectious swelling that has been arose from the caries or any gum problem in the tooth, consult a good dentist and go for root canal treatment that is RCT in the tooth it might get relieved.
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I am a physician and have not been able to get a straight answer on thses symptoms myself. I will wake up from a nightmare where my chest feels like it is going to explode. I normally have a fast heart rate in the low 90s. When I wake up I am in the 60s and by 30 seconds am back to a normal rate and the chest pain abates. I have no history other than HTN and have had these symtoms over a decade. I have been on anti-hypertensives for about 4-5 years so it is not the medication.
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Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read your question carefully and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to nightmares and anxiety. This is a common sleeping disorder, associated with autonomic nervous system activity. Have you measured your blood pressure during these episodes? I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray and some blood lab tests
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I recently injured my calf playying baseball. Took some time off ice/heat thought it was okay. Returned to playing with calf taped up and re injured calf again. Now after 4 days, swelling has yet to go down on calf and foot is now showing swelling, also parts on foot have turned purple.
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Hello, As the history mentioned you have had a sports injury and reoccurring of the same. I will advise you first take rest. Because most time people will use ice to reduce swelling and ice is also acting in reducing pain by which most people feels that the injury is healed, and they take up the call for movement. I feel you need to first immobilize the part involved in the injury. Dip feet in hot water and then elevate it using the pillow while lying down. After 3 days you can see if the pain and swelling is persisting, if so than an x-ray will be of good choice to rule out any fracture. If the fracture is not present then only it will be a muscular injury which will take about a week or so to heal. But to undergo the game again, one needs to get assessed the overall strength of the muscles involved from a qualified physiotherapist, so reoccurrence of Injury do not happen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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SO i have these horrible cramps in my lower back and I went to use the bathroom and a big clot, between nickle and quarter sized, came off of the tissue..and i was wearing a regular tampon. This happens every time so i just wonder if that s normal or not. Also, i cant seem to stop gaining or lose weight since i had my baby 3 years ago, no matter how much I exercise or eat right, so i want to know if the two might be connected
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Dear-thanks for using our service and will give you my medical advice. Sometimes, if you have heavy menstrual period, you can have some clots or blood getting out, although you have a tampon. You want to make sure that this is not a problem having your regular pap or cytology test with your doctor. The back cramps are coming from your menstrual period, some women are more prone to others, but is considered normal, unless it is a new problem. The problem with weight could be secondary to alterations in the hormones as hypothyroidism, so I suggest to check blood levels of TSH. You can go to your regular doctor for that and he/she can order the blood test. I hope that my advice has been helpful. Chat Doctor.
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Hello Sir, I am Rajeswari from Coimbatore. If somebody is avoiding me means, i cant accept that. That time something will happen into my head. That time i lose my conscious. i will do something idiotic. Even small things can hurt me a lot. I dont know why. Pl advice me,
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Hi. I had gone through your query. Rejection sensitivity and mood swings may indicate depression. Irritability and anger outburst also can be a part of depression. But with that much we can not say it is depression. You have to consult psychiatrist because detail evaluation of mental status and thought processes are necessary. After proper evaluation we can do proper diagnosis. It can be treated with medicines like SSRI/benzodiazepine etc. Counseling and psychotherapy can help. So consult and get help. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you.
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i am a patient of liver diseases. I nee some help for treatment. I am Mizanur Rahman 37 years old, Sex- Male, from Bangladesh.Investigation of liver disease report are as follows
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist. Elevation in liver enzymes has many causes apart from which you have already got. Like Hepatitis B, C, Metabolic disorders, NAFLD, alcohol intake etc. So I will suggest you to visit a Hepatologist for evaluation who will advise tests and then manage accordingly. Meanwhile, there are few medicines which I found very useful in my patients are ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E. Do regular exercise and reduce your weight if you are overweight, avoid alcohol if you Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health
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Hello, Im asking on behalf of my girlfriend. Shes been experiencing sore nipples and cramps at times while on birth control. Shes been on it for several years now and we have sex regularly. What might be the causes of this? Shes not due for her period for another week
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Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Experience of sore nipples and occasional cramps is a side effect of hormone contraception. However, if she never experienced these while on the pill all these years but only during this cycle, you must check for the possibility of failure. To detect early, you can go for the estimation of the serum beta-ChatDoctor titles a few days later. If positive, please see a specialist for further management. If negative, consider this as a normal phenomenon and wait for the next period. Periodical follow up is necessary while on hormone contraception to monitor hepatic, cardiovascular and coagulation profiles. Hope this helps.
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i am 20 yrs old.my last mensural cycle is july-7 to july-14.we keep sex from july-20.basically i am irregular in mensural cycle two monts/50 days once i will get my period.but now i am reached 88days.but i didnt get my mensus.i am confused whether i am pregnant or not?.we cheked in pregnancy test tube it gives negative.but my breast is too big now and my stomach is gained weight???pls help me...
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Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there are various causes for irregular periods like thyroid abnormalities, polycystic ovarian disease(POD), overweight,obesity, stress, anemia etc. If there was any pregnancy it would have shown up by now in the urine pregnancy test. So sorry the chance of pregnancy might not be there. I suggest you to rule out the above said causes of irregular periods. The investigations like thyroid profile, ultrasound,serum prolactin might be essential for diagnosing the condition. Weight reduction in case of overweight or obesity are helpful. Avoid stress if any. Once the cause is treated cycles become regular and the pregnancy chances increase. Relax. The increase in size of breast and abdomen might not be related to pregnancy. Hope this helps. Best regards...
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I am a 19 year old healthy female and have been having a jittery feeling in my left shoulder for a few days now. My blood pressure and heart rate are fine as I have checked them with a home blood pressure monitor. Just wondering what could be causing this? It feels like I have to move my arm but if I do it doesn t help at all.
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Hello, With history, it sounds to be nothing major. As your age is 19 you should not have any kind of high blood pressure or diabetic issue. This jittery feeling can be due to some other factors which need a physical examination. To ask you this. Are you having any kind of trouble? Like the pressure of studies, fight or argument with friend or teacher or anyone at home. If you are nervous that this kind of jittering feeling might come. But if you aren't nervous then wait and watch if the symptoms come again. Till then, you can relax and stay calm. There is nothing much of a worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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hi i am 29m yrs old.last two months i was suffered from acute pharyngitis,my doctor advided me to take antibiotic(cefxine),ebast-20(antiallergic) and rebaprazole(anta-acid), i have allergic problem, still now again having 10-20 % this problem.plz tell is any permanent solution of this allergic problem my essopniic was 743.
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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. I would like more questions to you like - What is the frequency of pharyngitis in a year? Is there any seasonal variation? Does your work/occupation involve exposure to dust/smoke? Do you smoke? Do you have regurgitation after spicy meals? Etc. These answers would help to get closer to diagnosis. However, from your history, I would like to suggest you following
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Hi, My daughter is two years now. Should I get the vaccination done against typhiod? Also, I looked at the vaccination list and found out that Hepatitis A vaccination is only suggested, is it imporatnt to get it done? Also, if I get get typhiod vacine done now how long should i wait to get Hep A vaccine done? I also wanted to know the app prices of typhiod and Hep vaccines
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Hi.... I suggest that you get both hepatitis A and typhoid vaccination on the same day. Hepatitis A vaccination has to be repeated with a booster dose after 6 months. Cost is around 1000 rupees. There are two types of typhoid vaccines. One is a v i polysaccharide vaccine which is cheaper one and costs you around 200 to 250 rupees, but the immunity is only about 50 to 60%. The second type is typhoid conjugate vaccine which is costly vaccine around 1800 rupees, but the effectiveness is 99%. I suggest just you go ahead with hepatitis A vaccine and typhoid conjugate vaccine on the same day. Regards -
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Hi sir,my age
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HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor In your case, the best treatment is speech therapy. You should consult a therapist for proper therapy. At age of 28, it is difficult to get complete recovery, but with therapy you would be able to control it. You should also try to follow some relaxation technique that would help you to stay clam in tense situation. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks
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hello i am diagnosed with hepatic abscess andwas hospitalized for 14 days with course of IV treatment, i am discharged with oral antibiotics of Ciprobay 500 mgs tab and ( Augmentin 1 gm fdor only 1 week) after that i took only ciprobay....after 3weeks i am experiencing pain in my R upper quadrant of abdomen ... when i was discharged i didnt have pain...is this pain now normal?and also i am gaining weight esp in my abdomen...
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Hello, Pain is not normal particularly after being treated with IV antibiotics and then oral antibiotics. It's been 3 weeks already! Have you had any fevers or chills recently? If so, I would seek immediate medical assistance.However, the fact that you are having pain is concerning to me, that your abscess was not completely treated, you may need Chat Doctor. The fact that you are \"gaining weight\" in your abdomen makes me concerned that you are accumulating fluid inside you abdomen (either a leak from a prior
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I found a red rash on my groin a few days ago which was quite itchy, the next day the itch became worse and has spread to the back of my legs (but no rash there). Just there I discovered a red lump on my scrotum. What can I do to get rid of this as I have used calamine lotion for 2 days which has worked but only for the itching at night.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection, but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don't be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis. The fungus is the normal commensalism of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason this fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area Chat Doctor. 2. Topical antifungal cream should be applied.3. Tab Rifleman, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms.4. For itching, you can take anti histamines. Thank you.
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I found a lump on my right thigh but closely to my vaginal area. I have also had problems with a pimple i should say on my vagina and it popped like a pimple, puss came out and then it began to bleed for a while. It wasn t hurting. It stopped but then it began to bleed some more this week. It doesn t seem severe or bleeding excessively but I am worried. What can the lump and the pimple mean?
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some pustules in your vaginal area. You should consult gynecologist and go for examination. You need to take course of antibiotics accordingly. 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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sir feb.2012 we have find two nods on my lungs on both sides.we have consult in aims dr. randeep guleria after broncoscopy report he declaired sarcodosis stage first, and prescribe me fcqs tab,we have take tablate aprox six month but a fear in my mind what can i do
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. If you have Bronchoscopy proven acidosis than no need to worry about the diagnosis. The best way to diagnose acidosis is by bronchoscopic biopsy. So your diagnosis of acidosis is confirmed. Acidosis is chronic lung disease which is having on-off course. So long term treatment is required to control the disease activity. And low dose steroids are needed for this. You need to get done regular follow up with PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) and CT THORAX 6 monthly.
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my lips are dark in color when i was young like in school they were normal not much pink but not too dark even now i am 23 years old and from last few years i m feeling that my lips are darker now and any lipstick i apply doesnt suite me because of this reason. i went to a skin specialist and she asked me whether i bite my lips from my teeth or not i said may be i didnt give attention on this. but may be when they are dry i lick them. so she gave me depiwhite advanced depigmentation cream, i just wanted to know that it will effect or not? secondly after leaving it will my lips can get more darker or any other side effects? becuase i dont want them to be more darker.
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Hi.thanks for your query. You need to know about the causes of dark lips to be taking precautions better. A lot of people have it genetically predetermined, although parents may/may not have it. A frequent cause of non-genetic lip darkening is the use of lipsticks /colored balms/gloss, as these tend to darken the lips over a period of time. So try and not use it too often. If you have to use it, then let it be alleged free and replace them every 2 months. I would advise you to start using medicated lip balms with SPF and to reapply it several times in a day.that helps in reducing further darkening. Definite cream or any others having Comic acid can be used twice a day for lightening of lip color. It usually does not have side effects. However u can check for tolerance of the product by applying it for a short time on the first application. If you have a genetic tendency to dark lips, the pigmentation has chances of coming back after the cream is stopped. U can also opt for mild chemical peels once in 15-30 days to exfoliate better and lighten faster. Take care!
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i m suffering from leukorrhea from last 9 years. i m 23 years old. i m taking medication.Symptoms somewhat improves but not completlely diminsh especially before periods the flow increases.know i m getting married soon. what kind of complication can come? could i concieve?/
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Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1) First do not panic. 2) If you have vaginal discharge, that increases before your expected date of cycle, then it is quite normal. If your vaginal discharge is not foul smelling, curry white or green I'm color. And if it is not associated with Itching or burning urination, then you need not worry. 3) keep private parts clean and Chat Doctor. Use of Lactic acid containing vaginal wash on daily basis will be helpful. I think this should not be a cause of concern for you while getting pregnant. Please start using Folic acid, vitamin B 12 and Omega-3 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks.
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hai. i m a student of age 22.actually maximum time i always stay in a unminded condion.i always feel that i m soo..deeply busy in me. some times when i see myself i can t believe that its me. don t know why.i can t able 2 take decision of mine.when some one saw me he thought that i m thinking. 4 that i feel soo... sad. can u help me
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. From the description that you have given, there could be various possibilities of what might be wrong with you. It could be anywhere between a personality disorder or a brief depressive episode. But it will be too early to comment on unless we know some more details from you. You need to visit a nearby psychiatrist who can guide you about your problems. Hope I have answered your query. I will be more than happy to help you if you need any further clarifications. In case if you want to discuss with me directly you can use the link
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I had a picc line installed about 5 weeks ago after spine surgery. I ve been doing a lot of sitting around recovering. Just today, I noticed when I take a deep breath I have pain on the left side of my chest, the side that my picc line is in. It s never bothered at all before, and was x-rayed 2 days ago and found to be in the right spot. Could my pain be from the picc, Oxycoten, or from the other antibiotic I m taking?
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* Chest pain is not in relation with PICC line when it is in right spot.* Oxycodone is associated with shallow breathing as side effect which may aid in chest pain* Antibiotics usually are not culprit.* Other reasons should be evaluated as bronchitis / back pain radiating in front / others Hope this clears your query. Welcome for any further doubts. Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Wishing you fine post-operative recovery. Regards dear take care.
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Hi, I am 30 years old. I am trying to conceive. Two weeks back I had to do a antibiotic course of Satrogyl for a week due to loose stools . I had to travel last week due to which the stomach problem relapsed this week adn I am taking Cifran right now. My period is due tomorrow, If I do get pregnant, will I be able to keep this baby?
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since you have taken antibiotics like fluoroquinolones which are not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy, ideally speaking, you should not keep the baby in case you become pregnant. But if your pregnancy test comes positive, then it is best to discuss this in detail with your gynecologist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
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Hi i am feeling like my brain is very fuzzy! I have epilepsy but I have been seizure free for 5 years and on depakote 1250mg. I was started on cymbalta in october at 30mg for anxiety and depression and now I have just recently started vyvanse at 20mg. do you know why I feel fuzzy or tingly in my brain? it kinda feels like a seizure is about to happen but is stopped by the medication
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Hi there ~ You have three separate issues. You have been seizure free for 5 years and hence you may be tried to be tapered off of separate to see if it helps with your symptoms. However, separate is also a mood stabilizer and may be helping with the depression. Cymbal ta at 30 mg is a low dose and may not be contributing to your symptoms, however you are on a very low dose of the medication, and it should actually help in any paresthesia that you may be having due to neuropathic reasons. However, I would suggest that you see a doctor to have your medication reviewed. You do not mention why you were started on Vyvanse and why it was started at 20 mg daily. Your side effects seem to most likely be linked to this new medication. Please recons ult your doctor. I hope this helped. Take care.
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I went through the IVF frozen embryo transfer on 2/6/11. I took it easy and resumed normal activity as instructed. On 2/8/11 a truck ran into the driver side of the van I was a passenger in. I was pretty shook up and banged up on right side. Will this affect the embryo?
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Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Any pregnancy is liable for abortion after severe accident in first three months. & more so in IVF. (which is an assisted conception, fertilised ovum is transferred in uterus with artificial hormonal support.) Only few pregnancies are saved after such mishap. I would advise for urgent consultation of treating gynecologist&usgto exclude or find any harm done followed by bed east advised medication care. Thanks.
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hello...i have two sores on the inside of my gums right below my bottom teeth.....they are small, flat and smooth....i do get blisters on my lips and this is nothing like that....it started out on sunday as a little bump when i woke up in the morning ...they did not hurt....i used my finger to feel it then it went away...the next morning i woke up to a very uncomfortable pain in the same spot and it was a sore...i now have two of them...what could it be?
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Hello he read your query.it can be authors ulcers.it can occur due to various reasons like stress, smoking or tobacco chewing, improper digestion. Apply travel on the affected area. Local anesthetic gel can also be applied for pain relief like McCoppin. Multivitamins can be taken for 15 days. If it occurs regularly then u SUD visit a dentist. Maintain good oral hygiene. Hope this and helps. Regards
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I am with someone that is lethargic, slurred speech, extremely tired, eyes are distant and not fully coherent. He s a male, 49 years old and has experienced this issue many times. He seems as if he s drunk but says he hasn t had a drink. He doesn t take drugs either. He had trouble making it up the stairs, tripping and not able to stand up straight when he tried to go to the bathroom. He has been depressed and has anxiety. But these episodes happen once and a while and then he conks out for the night. It has even happened during the middle of the day and he will just sleep for hours.
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Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Lethargy, tiredness etc. are symptoms of depression and anxiety. But slurred speech and distant eyes etc. are more suitable to physical issues like multiple sclerosis or anemia or other wasting diseases or neurological causes. You must consult a doctor for checking his vitals and for necessary further treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http
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I sometimes experience a tight knot-like sensation in the stomach area, in the gap just underneath the breastbone, which often results in me having slow, uncomfortable breathing, and feels like slow suffocation. Is it likely to be food intolerance as it often happens after eating cheese or chips, which I now try to eat in moderation. Your opinion would be appreciated.
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HI. This is intolerance to the cheese and chips. The motility of the lower esophagus is affected to cause spasm and cause all the problems you are suffering from. The first part of the treatment is stop eating cheese and chips. Stop all those foods and beverages which you know causes these symptoms. Take a PPI and Risperidone and antacids. Undergo Barium swallow and upper GI endoscopy to rule out other problems like cancer / ulcers/ congestion,
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Good afternoon, I would like to ask you, if my desease is curable and is my body responsible to have a baby in the future? I am a girl, aged 24, and I spent my childhood on antibiotics because I was ill too often. I had a low function of Thyroide (cured by hormons to have menses) as a teenager. Since the age of 5 I have allergies but my problems became a lot more serious last two years
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Hi, Antibiotic use in your teenage years or atomic dermatitis, asthma and other forms of allergy will not affect your ability to conceive. Previous antibiotic use years before will not cause any birth defects. The cause of irregular periods such as nutritional deficiency, thyroid disorders or ovarian cysts should be treated. This will help in hormonal balance and increase the chance of pregnancy. Certain antibiotics like fluroquinolones, tetracycline should be avoided if pregnancy is confirmed. Penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics can be used. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello Hi I am a 20 year old male and I am 5 6 I weigh 150lbs and I am not on any medications ... I have a ball or a lump on the side of my rib cage and it hurts somtimes I get like pains and that ball that I have on my rib cage spreaded to my stomach next to my belly button and it also hurts when I push down on it .. What can this be ? Can it be some thing serious ?
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Hi, Dear,thanks for query to Chat Doctor, from you for your lump on your rib cage which hurts when pressed and also has spread to your stomach up to belly button.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion, this l rib cage lump is most probably -a Cold Abscess with cellulitis around it-with Spine TB.3-Dear this is a serious thing to happen to you, and you should take the treatment seriously and urgently STAT.4-I would advise X-ray spine, CBC, ESR, and Chester / and MRI spine to confirm if any evidence of active or old TB of lung or of the TB-spine is there.4-a-You need to take it up seriously and take second opinion of ER-specialist of or tho, Surgeon doctor and take the needful treatment according to the advice of your doctor.5-Hope you got the answer you needed.6-Wellcome for more query to Chat Doctor.
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Hi, Im 18 years old and suddnely Have been diagnosed as an anaemic after doing some blood tests but at the same time my monocytes was a little bit high. So I want to know is it high because Im anaemic or there is another underlying issue I need to know and thanks.
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Monocyte count is high in various conditions like infectious mononucleosis, viral infection, malaria etc. No need to worry about that. Slight increase in monocytes count is seen without any disease. You should go for peripheral smear examination and anemia profile and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I had a filling done two weeks ago in my front teeth and it is still causing a dull ache. I went back to the dentist today and he completed an X-ray where nothing abnormal came up. He said it is most likely the nerve acting up and that anti inflammatorys for a few days will help. I have mobic at home, is this sufficient to take?Thank you
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Hi Lisa...thanks for asking your query pain after filling can be of multiple reasons, like residual caries lesion.microleakage in filling or if isolation was not proper during filling procedure according to your history provided, may be the filling is high and hindering in occlusion consult your dentist to evaluate your filling again and check high spots, if there are any then trim them to normal causal level. Take painkiller to reside pain thanks
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hello, ive had pain from the bottom of my neck that goes to the top of the back side of my head for over a week. Head hurts more when i lay my my down, sleep at night with an ice pack on my head. could i have just pulled a muscle in my neck or should i be more concerned? thank you
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Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor you seem to have pulled your trapezius (neck muscle).please do the following;1.support your neck with soft cervical collar.2.take rest, avoid Chat Doctor. 3.start doing hot fomentation by using a hot water bag or electric heating pad. Do it 3-4 times a day.4.take anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or acetaaminophen.it should be fine in 4-5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Thank you
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Good morning, I have been married fot almost two years now but my wife has never missed her menstruation. She therefore accussed me of having a low sperm count. We went to see a doctor last friday for a LSC TEST of which the doctor confirmed that I am having a low sperm count. The results indicated that I am having 16million sperms instead of 25million and that some of the sperms a having big heads and some double tail, I want to know if this can be treated. My name is Jonas and I am 37 years old. I am about 1.7meters tall
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Hi Jonas. Your count is low but not very low. Another problem is the abnormal forms. I suggest you get a Semen culture done to rule out any infection which might be leading to the abnormal forms. If it picks up infection you should take antibiotics as shown sensitive by the same report. Also take Ayurvedic preparations like Speak or similar medicines for three months which have known to increase sperm count. Do let me know if there are any further queries. You can contact me directly by using Ask a Specialist icon. Take care. Chat Doctor.
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sir me any my mother have allergy problem,after allergy faces become red and red red pimples appeared.me and my mother too much suffering in this problem. i checked many specialist doctor but diseases is increasing.please suggest treatment for us. thanks and regards
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Your description is telling that you have chronic allergy problem. You did not mention your age. If I were your treating doctor then I would suggest you following things
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Hello i am 22 years old have been told i have high blood pressure before i don t take medications for it some time my heart hurts and starts beating fast what i do have all the time is dizziness and i lose balance easily i am overweight height is 6ft 0in i weigh in at 249 lbs
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Hi thanks for asking question. Hypertension can lead to headache, nausea, sweating etc.symptoms. Hypertension not directly lead to dizziness. Dizziness might be from other causes like hypoglycemia, sleep deprivation, deny Chat Doctor. You have not mentioned your blood pressure. In mild stage of hypertension try to control it with lifestyle measures like low salt diet, regular exercise. Avoid alcohol and stop smoking. Green leafy vegetables helpful.
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I have a hard/big like a marble lump on buttcheeck. When i popped it, white pimple like stuff came out then blood,puss.it also shot across the room didnt just ooze out. Had a shower today tried to pop it because its very sore an grew in size but nothing will come out. I get these every now and then. When they go away they leave scars. What is this? Is it from sweating? Do i go get it drained? What can i take to not keep getting these. The ones on the past are usually filled with blood an puss.
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Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. These look to be recurrent meaning coming again and again pus filled lumps on butt cheek. They appear to be recurrent boils due to recurrent skin infection. I would advise you the following
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could I be pregnet? my boyfriend and I are really careless with sex. he came in me four times on my high fertility day. I have a tracker and I still had in protected sex. unfortunatlt it was AAAAAAA the first day I started birth control . could I be pregnet?
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His will try my best to answer your query. It is always better to use some contraception method when you are not planning to be pregnant. Yes there is high chances of one getting pregnant if you have unprotected sex. I advise you to test yourself by using urine pregnancy test kit, follow the simple instruction on the kit and preferably use early morning sample urine to test. Hope my answer will be helpful for you. Take care.
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last week my mother had gone though the MRI brain and the report says
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Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Well hyperintense loci seen in MRI brain in T2 images are usually seen in normal aging but also in a number of neurological disorders or psychiatric illnesses. For example deep white matter hyperintensive are 2.0 to 3 times more likely to occur in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder than normal persons. As the scenario mentioned above it suggests the hyperintense lesion showing on your mothers MRI Brain most strongly suggests brain parenchymal ischemia, micro-hemorrhages, gloss, damage to small blood vessel walls and breaches of the barrier between the barrier of cerebrospinal fluid and the brain, or loss and deformation of the myelin sheath. I would like you to suggest you should take to your mother for neurologist checkup so that the underlying cause can be found and treated accordingly on time. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.
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I recently had a ct scan . I have msk and am a stoneformer. The scan showed a 5mm in midpole of my right kidney and a 2mm in upperpole of right kidney also multiple stones in both but more prominent in right that couldn t be measured accurately. Multiple stones isn t unusual in my case. I am having nausea and the pain in my side and right side of my back(flank) also blood in my urine . Should these stones be causing this pain? I have had more than several stones. Also I heard of a procedure where all stones could be removed. Is this something I should consider and speak to my urologist about considering my situation?
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Hi, Many thanks for the query! You need to do certain basic investigations first, which include-USG (PUB), Urine routine & microscopy, Sr. creatinine, Sr. uric acid. Blood in urine is usually due to Ca-oxalate stones having spikes on their surface causing mechanical trauma to mucosa of urinary tract & bleeding. Pain is due to spasms of the ureter to get rid of the stone by more frequent & powerful contractions to propel it out.Also, as you have recurrent stones, do- Metabolic workup of 24 hrs urine sample, Sr. PTH, Sr. Calcium. As per the reports, appropriate diet instructions can be given & if Sr. uric acid is raised, Uric acid synthesis inhibitors like allopurinol can be started. Along with thiamine diuretics, you need to take Potassium Magnesium citrate, also take urine alkalizing agents with your Urologists opinion. Take symptomatic treatment as per Urologists opinion till you get your investigations done, viz. Plenty of oral fluids, antispasmodics, urinary alkalinizing agents, painkillers.5 mm & 2 mm stones need not be removed surgically, they will come out with above medicines. Wish you a good health. Take care. Regards.
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Hello I m 40 years old I had a baby 5 months ago and during my pregnancy I started to get a pain in the groin area that shoots down to my knee. It gets so bad I have to lift my leg just to get into a car. I also have recently had an IUD put in 9 weeks after my c-section.
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Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As many postpartum cases had similar complains in my clinical practice the symptoms you are facing are due to two factors - one a weaker abdominal muscle due to C-Section and also the weaker spine leading to nerve impingement. Correction of the both can be possible by undergoing the physical therapy. With physical therapy you can strengthen your core and spinal muscles along with back to shape for avoiding any much injured in the future.Backache is a common issue in females with postpartum. So physical therapy is the choice we recommend for out patients. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.
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I have had a hard tumor like on my gums for a very long time. It grows big and pus comes out, now I notice my throat area is all red, and it gets quite large I n my upper right gum, pus leaks constantly. I am very concerned as now I am seeing changes I n the back of throat that does not look normal.Also my white blood count is very low, as well as Neutrophils is very low? 10 years now, never worried until I ve seen changes I n back of throat, coughing, coughing up mucus constantly.I did not realize I had to pay, should ve known.
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Hello, I read your problem, as you gave the detail it seems that this is because low white blood cells count, because in case of low white blood cells count immunity gets lower, and the body is more prone to infections and in the oral mucous membrane become necroses and gums and supporting structures destroy very rapidly. So I will suggest you please go to your physician as soon as possible and go for complete check up including complete blood count., and please take a proper treatment. After the treatment of this problem, visit to your dentist and take a proper dental treatment accordingly including scaling. Nothing to get worried, you will recover very soon. Take care Chat Doctor.
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hi...i want to know what is the actual motility rate of male sperm..my husband semen analysis show 40 million sperm but we dont have children since 2 years..doctors suggest my husband to take clomid half a dose in 25 days and i m taking folic acid .. but i m still not conceiving... kindly suggest me any advise... i m greatful to you..thx
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HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorThe sperm count 40million is good. Motility in normal is greater than 50% and morphology more than 30%normal forms. PH should be 7.1-8.0. You should also check the status of uterus and ovulation. Ultrasound examination will be necessary for that. Intercourse during your fertile period is also necessary. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.
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I got stung by a honey bee on the bottom of my second to yesterday, not allergic thankfully. I removed the stinger right away and cleaned with alcohol, a little swelling but it felt like I dropped something very heavy on the top of my toe. The bottom is fine and the swelling is gone, but now there is a bruise on the top of my toe. I m wondering, is that normal?
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Dear user......sting usually followed by allergic or immune reaction that cause swelling or inflammation or bruise of the affected area ...........but from your words you did mistake when you apply alcohol to affected toe.............we recommend only ice packs...it will make improvement............alcohol generally is very irritant and not recommended in case of sting injury............alcohol cause more reaction of the tissue and cause bruise, so it was good that you have no swelling when injured but mostly alcohol cause that bruise............wish you healthy life...take care of your self
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I had cortisone shots in both thumbs last Friday along with carpal tunnel surgery in right wrist. My wrist feels great! no more tingling numb fingers But thumbs hurt a lot and seem much worse! I can not pinch or twist open anything. Am I trying too soon?
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Taking cortisone is the last second line of medical practice. You need to check with your EMG and NCV reports if anything in particular is wrong with it. If all fine with EMG and NCV report than and MRI may of help. It could be an easy way to come close to diagnosis and further treatment plan. If you are a computer addicted person or too much game player on a smartphone you need to avoid such things. Rest can be discussed with a close by specialist. Or directly to my via this forum.
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45 minutes ago I found a rather large lump on my right neck it is rather large and sixe of a grape, no skin discoloration. I run a non-profit assisting cancer patients so you know where my mind instantly went. The lump is just below jaw, no cold, nor dental work recently. Anything I can do till I see dr tomorrow? Oh dont worry!
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Hi, What you can do is not to worry as that will not help the problem. Since, it has come only recently, most likely it would be an infectious lymph node swelling and will subside soon. You can see your Doctor and get an FNAC done in which they will insert a small needle into the lump to see what is the nature of the swelling. There is nothing you need to do now if there is no pain or fever. Take care, Chat Doctor.
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My tongue and front lower part of the inside of my mouth has started tingling.....I did have some spicy food at lunch but I have brushed my teeth well and flossed, I also ate a peanut butter cracker to see if that would help. But it is still tingling, not a lot but enough to be bothersome....
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Hi. Thanks for the query. Tingling sensation in mouth and tongue can be due to allergic reaction to any foods that you have eaten and at times very sour and spicy foods can also be a cause. So my suggestion is to wait and watch if you do not have any other associated symptoms. You can take anti allergic and do warm saline gargles. Suck ice to see if it improves. In case if it tends to worsen or does not look better at all consult an Oral Physician or an Emergency room and get evaluated. Hope this helps. Regards.
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about a week ago i felt like i had the flu it only lasted fro a day but now am left with this gurgeling crackling sound when i breath out (just out) hard along with a slight itchy throat & cough i m a smoker & 60 yrs old i ve had cancer2x breast & tonsil but did a pet scan 2 yrs ago & came back great so what could this be?
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Hi there, Without examination and proper evaluation whatever information I'm providing here is at best an educated guess. You should see your doctor if the symptoms persists. It sounds like you are having hypersensitive airways after flu. Also, possible is infection of the lungs and bronchitis as you are continuing to smoke. With past history of double malignancy and in case of doubt if the doctor doesn't think it's because of infection, getting a plain Chest X-ray is not a bad idea either. Regards
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Ive a three month old daughter who gets very restless during the evenings. This is a relatively new development and seems to have increased since the time Ive moved back into a house where place and people are new to her. Can u pls advise what could be the possible reasons for this behaviour?
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Hi. I understand your concern regarding your child. I would like to reassure you first that it's a common problem in any child of this age and can occur up to 6 months. It's called as evening colic and occurs due to increased bowel activity. As long as your child doesn't vomit or her motions don't contain blood or her feeding is problematic you need not panic. The symptoms can persist up to few minutes or maximum 2 to 3 hours and will subside on its own. It doesn't warrant any treatment. Anyway you can consult your Pediatrician regarding this if her cry is prolonged. I would be glad to clarify any further doubts. Chat Doctor. S. Sri Vichy Chennai
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I have a pain in my upper left arm and a heartbeat rate of 49 beats per mnute - I am generally fairly healthy and have a low heartbeat anyway - but was struck by the pain in my arm last night Should it be checked out or could it be just from tiredness?
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Hello, As the normal pulse is in between 60-100. Your pulse rate sounds lower side and pain in the left arm might be due to cardiac pathology. I am not saying it is because of it, but I am trying to say that getting it checked it better because it might be due to even increase intro arterial blood pressure. If the blood pressure monitor shows the reading on the higher side than an ECG and an Echocardiogram is advised. Treatment will be accordingly. In case the blood pressure and ECG is normal than we have to look for the nerve pathology as there might be a pain at times in the upper limb due to the nerve entrapment. Using a cervical collar and doing static neck exercises along with shoulder stabilization exercises will be good to reduce pain and its recurrence. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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i am a pancreatic cancer patient. earlier this week i had a high fever, vomitting, chills, and sweats. now 3 days later i still have no energy and am very weak. i get a little lightheaded when i try to get up. i had bllod and urine work done while in the ER, but it showed nothing...i also have a little back pain
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Hi.any type of cancer could produce those systemic symptomatologic that you enumerated especially if the lab works/ancillary studies done are all normal. It is your body reacting to the changes in your body brought about by the cancer itself. I advise you to have a close follow-up with your doctor. Treatment for this constitutional symptoms secondary to malignancy are usually symptomatic. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.
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My son (9) got an abscess in his jaw a few months ago which had to be surgically drained because the antibiotics werent working (he was given an antibiotic that wasnt strong enough, then when he was switched to clindamyacin the infection was too severe for it to work) . He got another infection a couple of weeks ago, this time, the antibiotics were administered in time and the infection went away. It is not caused by a tooth, that has been ruled out. He does have a swollen lymph node, which I know is common with infection, but he also has a hard immovable mass which seems to wrap around the lower part of his jaw bone, just in front of the lymph node. I do have an appointment with an ENT, but it isnt for a couple of weeks. I am just wondering if I should be worried about something serious.
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Hello, I am glad that you will be seeing an ENT. An oral surgeon is another specialty that can evaluate a swelling in the jaw. There may be a cyst or chronically inflamed lymph node. The Andrew is an X-ray showing the jaw to disclose irregularities. Other causes are possible and further tests can be considered depending on the initial evaluation. This may take additional time to resolve since you have reported multiple infections and difficulty with antibiotics. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope the area will improve shortly.
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