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A guest at our home has pinworms. The doctor told us all to take Reese s pinworm medicine. We took one dose yesterday. We also washed and vacuumed everything yesterday and again today. When can we assume the pinworms are gone and stop washing everything everyday? Also, I am somewhat dismayed to find that though I had no symptoms yesterday, I do today. Should I take another dose? If not now, when? Thank you! | You may not need another dose of the medicine, but the most important thing is to get rid of all the pin worm eggs by washing clothing and bed linen in hot water daily. You need to take showers, not baths and wash well around the rectum each morning to get rid of eggs. Washing the toilet seat daily is also a good idea. Once everyone is no longer having symptoms you may stop washing the clothing and bed linen daily. |
Hello I have had these hard bone-like bumps on the end of my tailbone. I have had them for about 8 to 9 years now and at first they were moveable and painless so i thought nothing of them, but now they seem to be really sore and no longer move causing pain from sitting and walking. It started about two days ago and I have yet to see a doctor. Has anyone experience something similar to this? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. See as per your complaint your pain is in acute condition or exacerbated due to some injury or posture, as you mentioned pain in tailbone may due to constant pressure over the last bone due to improper sitting and lying habits, this is known as coccydynea (pain in tailbone) see you need to take rest ultimate option is prevented weight-bearing over that part, lying down in side is good. See your physiotherapist and take ultrasound treatment for 15 days continuously twice a day. Which subsides your pain and inflammation. don't apply heating modality to pain full part. Apply ice and analgesic cream while sleeping. I hope you have satisfied with this answer. |
Hi..today while having intercourse i got a tear in my frenulum and started bleading heavily, immediately i consulted a generel surgeon...he gave me local anesthesia and i got a stich over my pennis and i was told that if it doesn.t heal in a weeks time i should undergo circumsion...but i dont want that to happen...am scared of my situation now and very much worried about my sexual life...anyone please suggest me..is my sexual life over ?? can i satisfy my wife on bed like before ?? Is this the end of my sex life ? | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You are concerned about having a frenulum that has bled and if it continues that you may need a circumcision. I can assure you that your sex life will not end. The frenulum may heal and need not worry any longer. I recommend you keep that foreskin clean retract the foreskin and clean daily. If the frenulum continues to bleed then a circumcision is warranted. The circumcision is a common procedure and will not in any way change your sex life. You will be able to have sex without worries. Hope this answers your medical question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions |
Hi, I am a 23 yrs old female. Last week I felt unconscious due to low BP and I felt pain under my upper left abdomen and shortness of breathe. I got admitted to hospital and after few bottles of saline I became normal. All the tests including ecg, blood tests seems to be normal. One thing which is alarming in reports was high triglyceroids which went up to 470. I had gaestric problems earlier as well. Now aftet 4 days I got the chest pain, nausia and breathlessness again, which last for about 2 hrs. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some cardiac problems. You should consult physician. Low blood pressure may sometimes lead to hypotensive shock and fainting. Life-threatening events may occur. So investigate properly. 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. |
A few weeks ago I was unable to urinate - I took anti-biotics and the flow is back to normal - however I now have a sensation along the base of my penis but it does NOT hurt or burn when I urinate. I have had two UTI in the past six months - I also have nocturia and have to urinate 3 times during the night | HelloThanks for query. You have not mentioned your age in your query. The problems that you have mentioned could be due to either Enlarged Prostate or infection of the Prostate (Prostatitis). You need to consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic test done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Routine urine and urine culture 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis.3) Serum PSA. Further treatment will depend upon the results of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
my brother-in-law is having a flushed tingling feeling in his chest. He does have a history of vavle replacement and bipass but keeps a regular check on it. And is on coumadin and blood pressure meds. His blood pressure is good and to low when this is occuring. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your brother-in-law s situation and problem. Since he is known case of valvular heart disease and bypass surgery, possibility of heart related diseases like arrhythmia is more. Arrhythmia can cause flushed tingling sensations in chest. He is also having low blood pressure while symptoms. This is also favoring arrhythmia more. So better to get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring) to rule out arrhythmia. If all these are normal than no need to worry arrhythmia. Sometimes gastritis can cause similar symptoms. So ask him to take proton pump inhibitors. Don't worry, he will be alright, but better to first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to him. Thanks. |
I have had lower back issues for many years now. I didn t have or don t remember having these issues before I worked as a jailer. However, after a couple of years as a jailer I started having pain, close to sciatica . I worked as a jail for over 7 years. Due to the everyday pain I went into a different career, but the pain is getting worse. I had an MRI done and the doctor told me that my last lumbar doesn t sit on the lower one correctly, but he didn t go any further with it and just gave me pain meds and muscle relaxers when I had a flare up. I have moved to a different state where the doctors are so less inclided to give out pain meds that I really don t take them. Not to mention that I can t afford to go into the doctor every 2 weeks. Needless to say that I am in pain everyday now. Most of the time it is bearable, but all I have to do is step wrong or bend over wrong and I get a sudden and really sharp pain in my lower back, that radiates into my hips. I have constant aching in my buttocks , back of my leg, and calf . My new doctor did an xray , and found that I have occulta spina bifida , and said that this must be what my other doctor saw on my MRI. My pain is all day long but can be managed with IBU, but I have what I call a flare up where I get a sudden shooting pain. It originates at my lower back and shoots into my hips. Once this happens I have pain going down my buttocks, back of my leg, and stops at my calf. When it flares up I have a harder time walking as it feels my hips and lower back are going to fall fowards. I can t bend over unless I turn my legs outwards and squat down with my legs to my sides. If I try to bend over any other way I can cause for this sudden shooting pain, and if it hurts enough I end up bed ridden for a couple of days. Also, it can happen when I am walking. Doctors here seem to act like I should be ok and that its all in my head, but its not. | Dear one welcome to ChatDoctoru described the symptoms well, it shows the severity of pain u have. With this it seems that you're a case or bilateral neural pain due to compression of nerves at back.pl go for MRI.physical exercises give u good relief.donor avoid medicine, these reduces yours discomfort, gives u relief.it will be a better option if u can go for Phototherapy, as we provide it & seen good response in these cases. Get well soon Chat Doctor. |
Recently I had surgery for removal of the gall bladder. It was an open surgery and not by laproscopy. The wounds have healed and generally I feel alright. However I am having numbness around the area of the operation. This had been present since the operation. I thought it will go off after a while. But now after almost three months, the numbness has not receded and still present as it was in the beginning. What would have caused the numbness and how do I get relief from it? | Hi and thanks for the query, The sensation of pain is determined by the integrity of nerve transmission in the particular region. In case symptoms of numbness still persist, it is possible that some nerves might have been destroyed or traumatized during the procedure. It is not rare however to experience this. I understand it's difficult to manage this sensation after three months. It is not rare to obtain recovery even after a year. Vitamin B complex Vitamins could help. Kind regards |
For about a week and a half now my right side of my jaw has been hurting. It s painful to to open my mouth wide, and chew heavy food. I feel a little bump on the right side of my jaw about an inch under my ear. I ve never felt that bump before, so I don t if that s causing the pain. I m scared it might be something bad... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain and swelling across the jaw can be secondary to tooth infection, that has resulted in cellulitis involving masseteric and ptrerygomandibular space infection, which results in Erasmus. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly either with root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic)I hope I have answered your query, take care. |
My brother has end stage liver disease due to hepatitis C. His kidneys are shutting down and he has started to sound like he is drunk when he talks (slurred). He has also started losing blood, which the Dr.s have not figured out yet. How long can I expect him to live? | Hi thanks for asking question. Your bother having hepatitis c. He might develop here cirrhosis. Because of cirrhosis varietal bleeding from rectum may present here. For esophageal varices banding can be done... As kidney is shutting down suggesting hepatic disease induce functional kidney failure as may be by hepatomegaly syn Chat Doctor. Slurred speech indicating encephalopathy development.... So here prognosis seems poor. Care taken with consultation to surgeon.If you need for portal hypertension beta blocker can take... Take low salt and low fat diet. One tsp licorice with honey can take. If needed for encephalopathy Aureomycin or rifaximine like antibiotic taken after estimating blood ammonia level. Fruits more. Like papaiyaTake care. |
My dad is 86 years old. he suffers from COPD and is oxygen while at his home an often when he goes out. Lately he has experienced sweats at different times of the day. He does not take insulin, but he does take a medication for this. Could these sweats be a symptom of high blood sugar? | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor, I understand your concern and will give a resolution over it. If I am your doctor I advise you that there is possibility of high blood sugar and sweating. I advise you to control the blood sugar appropriate which not only controls the sweating but also protects other organs of the body. I will be happy to answer any of your concern, kindly contact me for further informationChatDoctorInfectious Disease Specialist. |
I am a mother of 3 yr old daughter. Since almost 7-8 months her cold and cough is constantly reoccuring. since last one month she is having it again this time my doc gave 5 days course of antibiotic which reduced it but not completely gone. He prescribed her Montair LC Kid also but tht also not affecting? I m concerned bout giving to many medicines to such a small kid of probable side effects which i also want to know. Wht should I do? Should i switch over to some Homeo medicine? | **1. Montage LC [montelukast sodium/levocetrizine] is used in asthma & allergic rhinitis.2. Cough with cold could arise from pathology concerning pharynx [pharyngitis], and bronchi [bronchitis] is one of the commonest symptom seen in General Practice, thus prior to any alternate medicine, do consult an ENT and/ or Chest Specialist for necessary Management and Examination.3. Since she is getting repeated attacks of cold, thus are usually allergic and/or with decreased Immunity, thus prevention of recurrent attacks is the main aim of treatment, thus at her age |
a little back story, i have broken my foot 3 times. (stress fracture, then fracture completely about 2 weeks later then a re-fracture about 2 months later) this was a couple years ago. but recently i ve been getting a pain in my foot after standing at work for 8 hours, and if it makes sense it kinda feels like there is a bubble in my foot in the same area that the pain was when i broke my foot. any idea what it could be? on my days off when I m not standing all day my foot feels better and the pain goes away | Hi, Since you had the trauma on your foot 3 times, this has lead to weakness if you're for muscles. Strengthening exercises of muscle around ankle will help you in stability of joint. You need to strengthen |
hi I am taking a lot of medication abilify 30mg nozinan 100mg mirtazapine 45mlg lamotrigine 200mg I have just had an increase in my meds my physcolagest said to me should I be drivivng with taking all this medication I can not get a hold of my phyciatris can you help me Annette | Hello Annette, Sedation is one of the commonest side effect of psychiatric medication however your body does get accustomed to it. You would know best about how you feel after you have taken your medicines. You seem to be on quite a high dosage of the medication at this point. Furthermore, you should wait a few days and identify how you are feeling after the ingestion of the dose. Try doing some skilled task like a puzzle or something that takes a lot of skill and try and gauge how well you perform on that task. It will give you a fair idea. Also, you can ask your treating doctor to adjust the doses to nighttime so that it does not interfere with your Chat Doctor. |
good day doc.I m 28 yrs old and have a 1 yr old baby boy.could you pls. suggest us which brand of infant formula is best for baby who often suffer from constipation also considering hypoallergenic one..we tried switching to a lot of formula-milk s-26,similac,nan-ha and now we are feeding him enfagrow but still crying while taking a vowel..hope u could advise us.thank u so much! | Hi...except breast milk any of the formula milk can cause constipation. Rather than suggesting a formula I will suggest you a diet and a plan to relieve his constipation. Suggestions |
Hi there. I have had right side abdominal pain on and off (mostly constant) for the last 6 weeks or so. Sometimes the pain radiates the lower right, but it s mostly in the upper middle or upper right and wraps around my back. I have had lab work come back normal. I have had a catscan and the wall of my gallbladder is 4mm. They also found a cyst on my liver that has grown since my last catscan in 2007. Then upon an ultrasound the cyst seemed to have also grown a small bit more. About one inch in total I believe. The ultrasound didn t show any gallbladder stones. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy where 2 polyps were removed and sent to pathology, all non cancerous. they did biopsies of my stomach and I don t have Crohns disease, ulcers, or colitis. But the pain is so bad it sometimes wakes me up at night. Tomorrow I see a oncologist about the cyst of my liver. Being that he is an oncologist makes me very nervous. Is it possible for a simple cyst on my liver to turn into something more serious? Thanks in advance for any feedback you can give me. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Read and understood it. The simple cyst when said to be simple means it is not thought to be cancerous or so. Stop worrying if both the ultrasonography and CT scan had said this to be a simple cyst. Now about the pain in the abdomen. This is right sided - off an on - sometimes radiates to the lower right side and wraps around the back. With the normal CT scan and USG, this may be due to the following reasons |
Had a rash with classic bulls eye on Monday, started antibiotic, on Monday, rash was gone in 36 hours but very ill then s weekend with flu like symptoms, no fever, but aches and pain, sore throat, congestion coughing , stomach cramps. Can it be a viral infection? | Yes, it can very well be a viral infection. The sore throat and nose congestion along with the aches and pains points out to a viral organism causing the symptoms. Rashes are also part of a classical viral origin flu. Since you don't have fever you need not worry much. Viral infections usually get resolved on its own. Use warm salt water gargle to help with the sore throat and steam inhalation will help with the congestion. Most probably the cough is due to the flow of your nasal secretions towards your throat. As for the stomach cramps it might be due to the intake of antibiotics resulting in gastritis. Symptomatic relief can also be provided by certain anti histamines. I hope I answered your query in a satisfactory manner. Thank you. |
hi..i am xyz male 29 years,i have dark shades on my forehead to under eyes in identical on both sides,like a mask.i tried several medicines,like ban a tan,kojivit gel,demelan,glyaha hq, i did tca peel 3 times,and used cutisoft and melaglow.aftr that glycolic peel upto50% 2 mins,recently i did erbium yag laser 5times at an interval of 3 weeks,my skin is medium wheatish colour and oily skin..am using episoft ,cleanser..more over strictly using sunscreen ,with spf 30,ANSOLAR. the dark brown shades remains the same... is there any other option for removing this. | You have undergone so many types of cosmetic procedures including chemical peels and lasers that further such sessions may even damage you skin including burns and post burn hyperpigmentation, as you desire to get better result may compel the treating doctor to use higher energy delivery settings in such session which may be counterproductive. I suggest to you that a certain degree of realistic approach is better in you case as your skin coloration is already fixed. Better use natural products like cucumber piece and turmeric paste at night and a camouflage shade during daytime along with sunglasses. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hello, I am helping my son find dental help. He has no insurance and is a temp worker. His jaw was broken in 3 places when he was 18 and ever since then his teeth have broken off and turned black he has no molars whatsoever as they are broken off at the gums and the rest are slowly falling apart he needs to have them all pulled and dentures made. can you help me find either free dental or a dentist that is willing to take monthly payments.Thank You | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would suggest you to first get a clinical evaluation done by a Dentist, take an OPG x-ray. Infected tooth can also be root canal treated and saved permanently. Tooth which are mobile, root stumps are to be extracted and replaced by a fixed and removable denture. Depending upon the x-ray tooth which can be saved can be root canal treated, and remaining can be extracted and replaced. I suggest you to inquire for any Charitable Dental Trust or a Dental School in the nearby place where you can get your treatment done at reasonable rates or even free of cost. Hope this helps out. Regards... |
I lifted the heavy wood box felt a little twinge in my back and result left and side sore above right of hip and raidaiting discomfort across the mid lower back section, cant put on socks or sit comfoprtably on sofa only chair with support no reflief from nuromol paracetamol and nufrofen is it a time thing | Hello, Thank you for contacting me at \"Ask a Doctor\". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. This sounds like a simple back strain which is very common. You may have strained some soft tissues in the low back such as the muscles or ligaments. Usually, these will settle spontaneously in due course. Ice will help with pain relief and sometimes applications of heat can help with stiffness. Continue with simple over-the-counter pain medications for the moment. If the symptoms persist, then I would suggest seeing your primary care physician. I do not think there is anything to worry about at this time, but certainly if your symptoms worsen, I would consult with your doctor or go to the emergency room. I hope this information is useful for you. Please do not hesitate to message us back if you have any further questions. Best wishes, A Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my 7 week old baby was playing on her play mat and my 5 year old fell over her. Baby cried for a second I think she cought her leg on the front of her forehead but I cant see any marks and shes not crying now. Should I get her checked out still? | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns. Kindly check the following |
I have a small red lump on my right breast, looks like a bug bite. It has been there for about 10 days. It has not changed. It does not hurt or itch. It has never developed a center like a pimple. Should I worry about this? I am 59 years old, moderately overweight, and no family history of breast cancer. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some acute inflammatory lesion. However, you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump to rule out malignancy. Consult your doctor and plan 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. |
Today I went fishing. I have not seen a doctor or anything yet, and I am worried. I was down on cements in the beaming sunlight upper 90 degrees, then I felt dizzy. I fell, and got up off the ground after a few minutes and made my way back to my truck. I felt better soon after. I am thinking it was a sugar drop, but I had drunk a Diet Mountain Dew and a Pepsi, meaning I dont think it went down. Also the last time I visited a doctor, about two months ago, my blood pressure was normal. | Hither are various reasons for dizziness and one of the common cause is heat stroke. As you said you went to fishing and was exposed high sunlight, it may be one of the possible cause briefly tell you, heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness or fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and a worsening of existing medical conditions. Overexertion in hot weather, sun or bushfire exposure, and exercising or working in hot, poorly ventilated or confined areas can increase your risk of heat stressSuggest -your self with thin clothing next time when you go out to fishing also try to be in the shade or can use portable land umbrellas Chat Doctor. |
patient name -sunita dwivedi ;age -42yrs;weight-89...............hello dr. i am puja from jabalpur(m.p)..... my family is confuse abt my mother disease.....actually my mom is getng treatment of breast cancer since 2008 having 1st stage from tata memorial mumbai......and everything is alright,normal.......but now a days she is insecured about her disease specially about liver....but 1 month ago likely to be may month....we used to check up about my mother disease by means of CT scan,blood report except sonography....and everything seems to be normal......and now a days she is having pain in stomach right hand side at below......so we used to check up by jabalpur doctor and he is referring us for sonography.....sir if sonography reports come to be negative......den wat should we do sir??.......plzz help us..... from pooja dwivedi jabalpur.......waiting for your reply...... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your mothers situation and problem. Yes, you are right about ultrasound examination of abdomen. It should be done first to rule out liver metastasis or liver enlargement. If this is normal then no need to worry about metastasis. Get done liver function test (LFT). This includes Bilirubin, SGPT and GOT levels. In some cases liver on ultrasound can be normal, but if liver function tests are raised then Hepatitis can be the cause for her right sided abdominal pain. So get done liver function test. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks. |
hi, i had a painful burning sensation in my upper middle abdomen about a week ago which lasted for hours, it has eased a little and come back again over the week and on friday it was back and lasted until sunday morning and then again last night, i also have a swelling in the left side of my neck, im 39 male | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, after a general physical examination with special attention to your abdomen, genitalia, and the neck swelling, I would go for a few investigations like a routine blood check up (CBC, ESR, urine test), an ultrasound abdomen, and possibly an FNAC (if considered necessary after the physical examination) from the swelling in the neck. Further management would depend on the investigation reports. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I have dark patches occuring on my face. it started with slight marks on the cheeks which increased in size and now the mark also came on forehead. doctor diagnosed it as melasma and prescribed Melalite-XL cream for 6 weeks and later reducing it with melalong. There has been no improvement in the marks though. I tried using Eumosome - m on the marks and i saw visible difference with the marks getting lighter. I feel its not melasma. Can you advise your diagnosis please. Thanks a ton. | Dear Pam, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After reading your problem the most common possibility appears to be Plasma only. I think you are a young female of age between 20-30. Now there could be second possibility of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation(appearing after any skin problem). But as per your question it does not appear that any rash or something occurred on your face. Now for Plasma, it is a condition of hyperpigmentation occurring mainly over cheeks and sometimes on forehead too in superficial or deeper pigmentation. It is considered to be a hormonal problem due to female hormones. Though it can occur frequently in men too. Now that you were prescribed with Melalite-XL cream for 6 weeks and later with Mel along. Both of these contains HY Chat Doctor. The deeper pigmentation does not respond to this, which is the reason of no improvement in the marks. Response to Eurozone is variable thing, as is a type of topical STEROID- and every skin condition responds well in the beginning, but is a double-edged sword-giving benefit in beginning but later making dependency and innumerable side effects. So Kindly stop using that if you are not using for long term or slowly taper it off. You can ask your doctor for best and safest possible therapy for you which can be used for a longer period of time. Hope to HAE justified with your problem and query, With best of wishes for healthy glowing skin, |
I had a Cat Scan/with and without contrast, result was I am functioning with one Kidney , My left one not functioning Couple of months ago I have very bad food poising, last all night. Could this possibly be the cause. Doctor says my be a birth defect, may have been there since I was little girl and never pick up. Going to Urologist to see what is going on. What do you think. Please help me. I am a very concern. | A person may be born with only one kidney, a condition known as renal agenesis. Renal dysplasia, another birth defect, makes one kidney unable to function. Many people with renal agenesis or renal dysplasia lead normal, healthy lives and only discover that they have one kidney-or one working kidney-when they have an x-ray, sonogram, or surgery for some unrelated condition. This is not usually of any major health consequence, as long as the other kidney is healthy. The odds of a person being born with this condition are roughly 1 in 750. Such people have considerably higher chances of hypertension (high blood pressure), proteinuria(passing large amount of protein in urine). People with this condition are advised to approach contact sports with caution. Such people should monitor their blood pressure, proteinuria and kidney function tests regularly. Good control of BP |
Upper abdomen pressure constant in the midlle worse after eating even small meals...not sharp pain...dull pressure feeling that radiates to back...lower joints hurt when at its worst...abdomen becomes warm to the touch....not Hausas or die aria....no change with that.....do have fateige and light headed at its worse | Healthier is a dull pain in the abdomen, even after small quantity meal and sometimes radiate in the back, also feeling hot flushes, fatigue and lightheadedness. All these symptoms may be due to these possibilities, these include |
dear doctor, i am 29 and from last 2yrs i m trying for baby, but there is no positive result. i went to gyno, ive done my HSG on march 2011, my hsg result says that i have 2 cervix. but my doc said that i can conceive. but i am really worried coz its been almost 3 months but there is not any positive result.please tell me i can conceive or not.......... | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. You need not worry if you have 2 cervical openings, and have single uterine cavity. But if you have 2 uterine cavities with the septum in between then septum needs to be resected by doing hysteroscopy. Otherwise, with 2 crevices and patent fallopian tubes, you can get pregnant. You may opt for unprotected sex act or GUI on the day of ovulation. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
hi have stone in path which connects kidney and bladder(i.e. left kidney)due to this left kidney got infected and stop functioning which i came to know just 20 days back. dr had kept stent and pus was drained , at present my left kidney is functioning 8% . do i have hope of kidny functioning back? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. I am afraid this is late stage of kidney disorder, so complete recovery would not be possible, but if you have other kidneys you don't need to be worried and also, this one may recover to some 20-30% function. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor. |
On my left leg, a little bit above and to the left side of my knee cap is a large hard sphere. It causes no pain and is most prominent when my leg is half bent and half straight. I have had it for a very long time and always forget to ask my doctor what it is. | HI, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts and data of your query, You seem to have Chronic painless synovial thickening. Other cause could be-suprapatellar bursa. Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
Hi. I have really bad teeth, that a little at a time I have been getting pulled out due to costs. I had an infection for the better part of 4 or 5 months but it didnt abcess until recently. I could just feel a huge puss pocket. I finally got it pulled after being on 4 rounds of antibiotics on the 18th. It is a top back molar on my left side. The dentist informed me that the infection had completely eaten away the whole bone leaving my sinuses or sinus cavity exposed. Ever since then I have not been able to breathe out of my left nostril. I have been having pain since then in my jawbone on that side. Each day it gets worse but its spreading. Now its right in the front of my ear a little above, in my ear, behind my ear and then wraps around the back of my head. The pain just gets worse each day. The dentist told me it shouldnt be hurting and he doesnt know what it is. I do not have medical insurance as well, so Im tryin to avoid hefty ER bills if I dont need to go. Im just concerned this could be something more serious. Do you have any idea what this could be or what I should do? Thank you, Jennifer Duffy | Dear Patient, I can understand your concern and feel sorry for the pain you are suffering from. You are informing me that when you got the upper molar extracted, the dentist told you that the bone between the sinus and tooth is destroyed and sinus cavity is open. Roots of upper molar often are found inside the maxillary sinus, which causes opening of the sinus cavity while extraction of the tooth, creating an oro-antral fistula, that is a direct connection between oral cavity and sinus cavity. In this case, the food or water you take has chances of passing infection in the sinus through mouth and the infection does not resolve. It is mandatory to close this connection between mouth and the sinus. It could be done by the dentist by taking stitches in the area when he found that sinus has opened, but it can also be done now. However, as about 2 weeks has passed since extraction, the opening would not be as much clear as it would have been during extraction. A blood clot may have filled the area. So what you need to do now is, go to an oral surgeon or an ENT specialist. I know you have insurance problem, but there seems no other solution to your problem. You might have to go for x-rays and probably CT Scan of the area to diagnose if oro-antral fistula actually exists and if it does, you might have to go for a little surgery to close the communication between mouth and sinus followed by antibiotics to resolve the infection. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish you get well soon. Best, |
My wife is suffering serious depression and is now on medication. She has been feeling empty headed in her mind and did not know what to do. She has been wanting to get cured in a hospital. May I ask under what condition is she required to remain in hospital.? Would it be a mental hospital? | 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. From what you have stated it appears that your wife is having a depressive episode. Depression can occur with regular stress, and it can also occur biologically without any stress as well. She needs proper treatment for the same. There are various effective therapies for depression like fluoxetine, venlafaxine, bupropion, mirtazapine or Escitalopram, and they are all very effective and mostly safe. You may also require some benzodiazepines like clonazepam or lorazepam for a short period like 2-3 weeks to reduce the anxiety and help with your sleep. If you are averse to the Chat Doctor. This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your illness. If it is severe then she needs to be hospitalized. She can be admitted in any general hospital or a nursing home having a psychiatrist attached to it. 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 |
Hello doctor,my mother is having very high esr count,which 115 now.Last month she was admitted to the hospital as she was suffering from joint ache,fever,and sore throat including coughing and very low appetite.Now after one month she is absolutely fine,she is having good appetite now,no fever,but milg coughing is still there .But the esr count is still the same,that is 115.My question is what is the problem and how to reduce the esr count? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your ESR count is really very high. There are many causes of high ESR count. They are tuberculosis, anemia, autoimmune disease, connective tissue disease, malignancy, paraprotienemia etc. You have joint pain so may be chances of having some arthritis or autoimmune disease, You should investigate for that and then 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. |
A week ago I was hit very hard in the front of my shin. A large lump swelled up right away and a softball sized bruise. The lump is now smaller and hard. Im on my feet a lot and its a little painful when standing or walking but extremely painful once I sit down. Im on fixed budget and am unsure if I should get an xray or just give it more time to heal. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having hematoma which will gradually resolve. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Tomophobe gel local application helpful in resolving it early. Vitamin B and C are helpful in recovery. You can get its x-ray to rule out any mild fracture however I don't think that you have fracture. 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. |
My son-in-law is having difficulty breathing....feels like he cant get enough air. Its worse when hes standing, so he is now laying down. Difficult to speak. He has no history of asthma, but had the same thing happen a couple of weeks ago, but not quite as bad. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist for your son-in-law. He is having recurrent breathing difficulty. So we should definitely rule out asthma and bronchitis. So get done chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis or asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, he will be alright. First diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son-in-law. Thanks. |
Dear Sir, i have red spot on the roof of the mouth, i am regular smoker and drink twice or thrice in a week, it does not really hurt but there is a constant itching on the roof of the mouth, please help me regarding the possibilities and course of actionRegardsVeer YYYY@YYYY | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. The symptoms mentioned here refers to a condition called smokers' palate. It is very much possible that smoke has caused irritation and itchiness in the palate. It happens due to damage to small blood vessels distributed in your palate(roof of mouth).Therefore, please get it evaluated clinically once. Quit your habits.it might cause problems like cancer too. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. |
I just had open heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm with a synthetic just over a week ago, am 42, also have a bicuspid aortic valve(not repaired) and I m wondering if using a vaporizer to ingest marijuana is safe, dangerous, or insane? For those unaware of what a MJ vaporizer is, it only passes hot air across the MJ releasing the THC into a white vapor, but no combustion/smoke. I really hate the pharma options and would prefer this or cooking with it, but I m scared to do it until I speak to an unbiased professional. Again, it s not full combustion, but I would like an honest answer from an expert. My surgeon is too old and too uptight to even ask, so I hesitated bringing it up. I don t want to be stupid, but I need an alternative to these pain pills. I absolutely hate them and the side effects. Thank You! | Hi ThereAlthough its true that marijuana is being used for recreational medical purpose in some part of the world. It's also correct that using it through a vaporizer is safe as compared to smoking it. But the problem with its use is its completely illegal in many countries and also it's a habit-forming substance. So my suggestion to you is to discuss your options with your treating doctor that's the only solution. I wish you good luck |
hi...i had taken the abortive pills about a month ago n i m sure it was successful however i have had minimal bleeding like my last day of periods for a month now. i did get my period this month and it was heavier than usual and now after my peroid, the bleeding stil persists....will ethamsylate help? | Hello, Thank you for your question. Abortion, also known as pregnancy termination, is a medical procedure that is done to end pregnancy. There are 2 main ways to do an abortion |
hi i m 36...i have gonorrhea then i started taking inoflox 400 mg twice a day every 12hrs...i didn t visit for a doctor because i feel ashamed...is it safe taking such antibiotic?how long should i take this medicine?because my friend told me that i have to take it for 7 days...please advise ASAP...thank you.. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thank you for the query. I understand your concern. A doctor is a professional who does not judge you, and you do not have to be ashamed to see him/her. A single dose of 400\u00a0mg of ofloxacin used to be considered sufficient for gonorrhea. In 2007, the CDC changed their gonorrhea treatment guidelines to remove single-dose fluoroquinolones from the recommended list. Fluoroquinolone-resistant strains have been identified around the world, including in many areas of the U.S. The prevalence of fluoroquinolone-resistant gonorrhea in California went from less than one percent of infections in 1999 to over 20 percent in 2003. It would be much more now. I do not use quinolones in gonorrhea management. The most effective medicine I have found in my practice is a single injection of Ceftriaxone. This is combined with azithromycin to overcome resistance, if any, to a single Chat Doctor. Take Care and learn to practice safe sex. |
HI my name is Craig I recently had a lithotripsy on Friday morning, it was on my left side. Now I am having pain on my right side of the abdomen. not the flank. I dont know if Im constipated but ive only had a 2 bowel movements and one was pellets the other wasnt much both painful.. | Hello. Thank you for the query. Upper right abdominal pain does not have to be associated with recent lithography. It may be caused by gallstones or a stone in the right kidney. Urinary tract infection should be also considered. Gallstones pain usually radiates to the back and is associated with food intake. If your stool is pale, bile ducts obstruction is possible. Urinary tract issues give frequent urinating and burning while urinating. I suggest you to visit a doctor and have urinalysis and abdominal ultrasound done. Hope this will help. Regards |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... i had a missed miscarrage 20th oct this year, i havent had a perod since but i have done a pregnancy test and it say 3 weeks plus, i wantt o know how far pregnant i am, im a bit worried to go to my doctors at the moment | Hi, Dont worry. The best way to know how far long in pregnancy you are would be to do an ultrasound. An ultrasound done in the first three months of pregnancy is more reliable to date the pregnancy than even the dates of missed period. We now consider the date as calculated from the first ultrasound more accurate. So it is very much advisable if you went for a scan as soon as possible. Also take folic acid if not taking already. Better to get checked, especially since you have had a history of miscarriage. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I ve been chewing tobacco for about 7 months and a lot. I just started to get chest pains when I put a lip in and can t take deep breathes without pain. It felt like I had a heart attack today my heart was burning really bad and I was seeing black sparkles like I hit a funny bone and I was sweating a lot. What s wrong with me ? Today I stopped chewing and will be done forever | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related. A muscle skeletal pain and pain related to pleuritic could be modulated by the respiratory movements, but would not be related to the tobacco chewing. Another disorder would be esophageal spasms or gastritis, which would be exacerbated by the tobacco chewing. Have you tried to take any painkillers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen)or PPI's (lansoprazole, omeprazole)? The pain relief from painkillers would indicate a musculoskeletal pain. The pain relief from PPI's would indicate a gastroesophageal disorder. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, kidney and liver function tests, etc.). A fibrogastroscopy would be necessary to exclude a possible gastroesophageal disorder. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, |
Sir,my Eco cardiography report says | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your echo suggests that you have got Mitral Valve Prolapse with moderate to severe leakage of valve. This may need surgical repair or replacement in the future. Ramistar is the medication which would minimize leakage of valve and Em beta will control your symptoms. You may need Angiography if you are above age of 40 and if you need surgery, As on today you continue same medicine with regular 3to 6 monthly echo follow up, My best wishes Chat Doctor. |
I slipped down the stairs 2 nights ago. My lower back feels extremely bruised. Some pain just sitting but when I move I can t put pressure on my right side. For example getting into the car. I can t lift my right leg without help from my hands. Should I go did an x Ray or should I wait for a bit | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you had a fall from stairs and can not put pressure on right side. Also, if the rotational movements of the lumbar spine are restricted the. An x-ray or an MRI of lumbar spine will be helpful to understand the injury and pains. Also, they discomforts are the protective mechanism of the body to avoid further damage to the soft tissues. With general body torso and core training most patients recover well. In my clinical practice people with such falls undergo a physical therapy for a week and things are fine.regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
hi, my 7byear old son,height 4.1 and weight 33kg.for last 3 years he is getting frequent cold and cough.and he is detected by adenoid and he is also having wheezing problem in the night.specially he will get in this winter season.am really worried doctor,what problem he is having? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
My 10 yr old boy has been having terrible episodes of whooshing in the ears and temple headaches on and off the last coupe of weeks.they last from 10 mins to half an hour. We are seeing the GP tomorrow but he is so scared when it happens and wondered if you had any ideas. | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The temporal headache associated with abnormal sensation in ears is most likely due to an ear infection which seems to have complicated by population of pus. It can be due to other reasons like migraine or temporal arthritis as well. So I would recommend you to go for a proper ENT examination along with neurological assessment to come to a definitive diagnosis and management accordingly. For the pain relief you may give him Diclofenac, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen. Hopefully this will help you. I would be glad to help you in any further questions. Take care |
im getting very worried about a very strong pulse and kind of dull ache just below my rib cage in the middle where they separate it also makes me nauseous at times, this has been going on for around 2 years now getting increasingly worse and I ve had a sore head for a few days now | Thanks or asking your query completely understand your problem the most common cause of pain over that reason in young age group is peptic ulcer disease and much commoner in smokers and people who take alcohol . If you are a smoker u should first quit smoking and Chat Doctor. As for medications u can take a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole by asking your physician. If u r more worried about heart issues u can get an ECG done and consult a general physician after which u will feel relieved.thanks/regardsfeel free to ask more questions may god bless u a healthy life |
I am 48 yrs, started coughing on Thursday morning went to a health care center the doctor prescribed diphenhydramine cough medicine and paracetamol for pain and fever to use if necessary.I am slightly asthmatic also......a fever has been going and coming and i am a bit worried as to what may be causing the fever can u help me.......do u think i needed an antibiotic to help clear my lungs | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
hi my boyfriend was getting sick twice last night and his stomach went rock hard and had pains in it now it has moved to his right side and really sharp pain he said the pain is worse when he is moving around and eases a little when lays down what would this be | Hello, Thanks for your query. You may have irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. In either case, you can get better by increasing your dietary fiber. An easy way to do that is to eat at least one cup of high fiber (meaning at least 5 grams of fiber per cup) cereal each day. Example |
I have had a sore tongue , sore gums and a pain under my chin for 4 days. Gums and tongue are unusually red and sensitive. | Hi This kind of symptoms can be seen in high fever are in case if you're under any medication ? Some Chat Doctor. And if u had any tonsils which are infected will lead to fever and pain under your chin as u said. Please consult ENT specialist to diagnose the proper cause. And take needful antibiotics and painkiller in combination with paracetamol will give u good relief. In case of tonsillitis PA take mention 625 mg for twice daily for five days. Take care |
Hello sir my name is AMRITA and I am 39 years old and I have terrible pain in my nerves. I m not able to stand for a long time nor I am able to swing my legs while sitting. I have been eating neurokind-gold injection or neurokind-Od tablets. After eating this a feel little bit relief but later again my legs start paining and stinging why? I have thyroid problem too. Sir plssss tell why my legs pain and sting a lot | Dear patient you seem to have lumbar canal stenosis may be due to disc prolapse. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by MRI of the lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine. It is very sensitive and specific for diagnosis of spine pathology. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab regain x 75 mg one at bedtime along with tab attract twice a day. If MRI report is abnormal you need to consult spine surgeon with report. |
Hi!! I am 24 male...I completed by rabies vaccination(5 doses of rabipur) on dec 20 2010 after getting bitten by street dog without.But today I ate roadside food.Do I have the chance of getting rabies becoz maybe the plates were licked by street dogs an maybe on those plates food was served to me.And how long will I remain immune after taking the above dose | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you have taken post exposure prophylaxis with five doses of anti rabies vaccine for the previous bite. As you are more concern of eating the food from a plate which could be licked by the dog. As you have taken active immunization, all ready your body will be primed to produce antibody against the rabies virus, which will destroy this virus. You can take booster dose of anti rabies vaccine once in five years. Thank you. |
I have a herniated disc can it cause me to leak urine when i dont know it ? And can the pain from it cause my blood pressure to go up ? i am on meds for my pressure but they only work for a short time. On meds my pressure is still at times in 180/106.. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, herniated disc at the level of lumber vertebrae can cause urinary incontinence. So your urine leak without knowing you is due to herniated disc. Chronic pain causes stress on the body. This continuous stress causes sympathetic over activity and this in turn causes rise in blood pressure. So your uncontrolled blood pressure is also due to pain because of herniated disc. So pain management is very important to control your blood pressure. Along with this, you will also need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Consult pain specialist for local steroid injection for better pain management. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, Saturday I was outside in jeans and sweating a lot!! That evening I started to get a rash at the top of my buttcrack and it has gotten bigger!! It looks like blisters and itches but also burns and hurts. What may this be and what can I put on it to help? | Hello, welcome to ChatDoctorYou most likely have acquired a fungal infection... Fungi require moisture to grow and reproduce... Warm, moist areas of the body, such as the genitals are commonly involved... Sweaty and tight clothes and shoes can enhance fungus growth on the skin... Keep the affected skin clean and Chat Doctor. . Daily bathe and prevent excessive sweating and humid conditions... Practice daily washing of socks, towels, bathmats at a temperature of at least 60C... You should take oral terminating like Tab Limit 250 mg once a day for 2-3 weeks along with topical ketoconazole or fluconazole based cream twice a day... For itching use levocitrizine 10 mg in the evening... Hope this will help |
Hi, I was recently diagnosed (5 months ago) with high triglycerides in the 350 range. A year prior to that I was in normal range and had the Mirena. I had the Mirena removed a year ago and started taking birth control pills. I began having numbness in my two little toes on my right foot and they also feel cold about a month ago. The numbness comes and goes but it happens every day now. After talking with my gyno Dr. we decided to switch from Yaz to progestin only pills to see if it would help with my triglyceride levels. My primary Dr. also has me on Fenofibrate. I am really concerned about the numbness and what could be causing it. I have also lost about 30 lbs. within the last 5 months and am working on 25-30 more. My thyroid levels checked out fine and was negative for diabetes when she last tested me. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! | Two questions. The toes. Almost certainly unrelated to your triglycerides though you rightly raise concern about your weight and glucose. Since its just one foot, it probably isn't a systemic problem. If your doctor has no concerns about your back, a visit with a podiatrist may be the best next step. Triglyceride. It may be inherited, due to diabetes or systemic illness and rarely a Chat Doctor. Of course the most offending |
I received a shot for nausea a few weeks ago and Im still experiencing a bit of localized numbness at the injection site. Ive been doing some self-massage and stretching which seems to be helping a bit. Should I continue this or do I need to see a doctor? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complaint numbness at the injection site is due to injury to the nerve endings by the pricking injection needle at the site of injection and the nerve injury leads to numbness. The time duration in which the numbness or the nerve injury will resolve is unpredictable and can take from a few weeks to months to resolve. But mostly complete resolution is seen in such cases. You can do warm compresses over the region and continue doing stretching for faster relief. Nothing else is needed as of now. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
Ever sense tuesday i have been extremly dizzy/weak and exhausted. I have ulcerative colitis and i had blood work done to see about anemia whicChatDoctore back normal. I had pancreatitis back in june 2012 from a gall stone passing and i never had my gall bladder removed and today i started experiencing pain in my left side under my rib cage. in your opinion could this have anything to do with my gall bladder or any ideas as to what is happening with me? | Hello, Marybeth6207,I am glad that you had your blood count checked to see if you were anemic. You state that you have been diagnosed with ulcerativecolitis, and you should be on some medication to main main remission. I hope that you are not on cortisone. It should be some other Chat Doctor. The reason I mention the cortisone is, it can have the lot of side effects including elevating your blood sugar, making your bone brittle causing fractures, cause cataract and kidney problems. Can also cause muscle weakness from loss of potassium. I want you to get a blood test, a complete metabolic panel of tests that include electrolytes, kidney tests and liver tests. You mention that you had gallstone pancreatitis. After the pancreas inflammation subsides, you should have your gallbladder removed. This can now be done safely through laparoscope and recovery is fa stand usually, same day surgery and home. I wish you well. |
Hi im 21 .... i usually get colds very often and they all start the same i begin to sneeze alot.... a few weeks ago this didnt happen ... i got a sorethroat and it wasnt very severe so i didnt really think anything about it ... starting monday it got worse it hurts to swallow my ears hurt and now my both my eyes the muscles behind them hurt when i turn my eyes to the sideor up or in any direction.... my left eye more then my right.....my lungs hurt too and sometimes i get sharp pangs in my chest...... But my nose is not plugged at all i can breathe perfectly through it ! so im confused is this a cold ?? | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms are suggestive of some viral infection affecting your respiratory system and the eyes. The constitutional symptoms are maybe a flu like symptoms which will subside by itself. If the symptoms are not improving you may need lab investigations. For the present symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Steam inhalation with vocals.2. Oral antihistamines.3. Oral antibiotics like Tab Autoclave.4. Oral NSAIDs. Thank you. |
I have a sharp pain in my upper right back under my shoulder blade when I take a deep breath, yawn, sneeze, or perform certain physical movements. The pain can also sometimes be felt under my right ribs. It depends upon my posture. I believe I had this once before but remember the pain going away in just a few days. Its now day nine of this. I have seen a doctor. She ordered a lung x-ray, normal and blood tests to test for a clot, normal. Im telling myself that this is muscular, as the pain is related to movements, whether heavy breathing or physical changes in posture. Am I making the correct assumption? The pain responds moderately well to Ibuprofen. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears to be the muscle twitch, may be due to the deficiency of calcium. The other reason is the gastric hyper acidity due to the irritant foods, peptic ulcer, or secondary to the liver problem or gall stones. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment, you may need to have an M.R.I. for diagnosis, besides other tests. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods, to have good health resistance against the infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
Hello Doctor, My own brother and Sis-In-Law had recently lost their only son and wanted to have second baby, they had tried IVF twice but there was no luck. My wife and my sis-in-law are own sisters too so we thought we can go for the baby but my wife had tubectomy in 2007 (India) and she is 39 Yrs old with two healthy kids. Now we wanted to have our third child if that s possible by reversible tubectomy. We weren t sure on what was the procedure she had undergone during the tubectomy. What will be the procudure now and what could be the success rate? I know there are various factors for this but wasn t sure where to start. We do live in London. My age is 41. Pls help. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Recanalization of the ligated tubes is possible. The chances of getting pregnant after the surgery are also present. The success rate of pregnancy after recanalization is more than 50%. The chances of ectopic pregnancy are higher. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
Hello I ve recently been experiencing some tightness in my chest whenever i stand up. I have asthma so I ve been thinking it was just that. I use my inhaler but the pain usually comes back after a few hours or so. I currently live in a college dorm and i try my best to keep it clean and free of allergens. Any advice? | Hello, The most common cause for chest tightness in asthma patient is worsening of asthma. So, it is better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is normal, then no need to worry about asthma as a cause. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So, avoid stress and tension, be calm and relax. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I was diagnosed with hep b 3 years ago. With the medicine ( baraclude ) that my doctor prescribed my liver tests became normal . Last night I started to have lbm and I cant think of anything that I ate that would cause the lbm. Is it possible that the lbm is triggered by my hep b? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... You have now normal liver function after diagnosed with hepatitis b infection 3 year ago ... But you can be carrier ... So confirm your negative infection by viral marker study by ELISA. Anyway here your irregular bowel movement could be by eating outside food or excess fatty meal or excess spicy food. It could be from gastroenteritis like infection also by virus or bacteria. If diarrhea with mucus or blood present or fever start antibiotic.... If muscular spasm more dicyclomine can take. Small meal with frequent interval taken. Avoid alcohol, smoking etc. If problem more USG done. Take care. Consult gastroenterologist if not improving. Chat Doctor. |
I was the unfortunate victim of a dog bite in my right calf. I was treated at the local hospital with the appropriate shots, etcs. I am experiencing numbness below my right leg extending to my large toe which awakens me in my sleep. This dog bite occurred 5 years ago. Could I have bacteria from the dog lingering in my system? I feel like I have some type of posion | Hi. I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Most common reported signs of nerve damage after dog bite could be weakness, burning, numbness, tingling Sensation & at the end paralysis. This means the wound is infected. But in the history you have mentioned that the full doses of vaccines were given. If vaccines and immunoglobulins were given in correct doses in the exact site, then you can relax as far as rabies is concerned. Also, if you have started the treatment immediately or within 7 days of exposure then you are safe. I advise you to do Physiotherapy & take analgesics for pain. If needed to do one nerve study after consulting a physician nearby. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
Hi, I have an infected lower left molar (2nd last tooth ). I was initially prescribed amoxicillin , but the pain continued to increase. On wednesday I was then prescribed metronidazole , and I am taking both at the same time. The pain re, Mains quite acute. I am seeing dentist this coming Wednesday for either extraction or a root canal . Is there any way to reduce the infection in addition to using the medication. | HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorI would like to tell you that you need to get your tooth treated as soon as possible because it might be a case of periapical abscess.Meanwhile, you start with Tab Zerodol-SP thrice a day along with Tab Acclaim twice a day & multivitamin complex along with it. The best way to get rid of this pain is to get its treatment like Root canal or extraction done as soon as possible. Take Disregards Chat Doctor. |
10 months ago i sqeezed one of the glands on my breast. later that evening it got red and went to an infection. i have had this infection now 3 times. in between breast is normal than about every 4 months the infection has occurred. the last time the original spot i squeezed dried out and i sprayed solarcaine on it, because i didnt want it to get ifected and it did. can you tell me what this may be? | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this recurrent breast infections. There is enough reason to suggest that this infection is never fully eradicated. You may need a longer duration of antibiotics or probably a surgical incision to Chat Doctor. Ask your doctor what he thinks is the possible reason for this recurrence and what his plan is. Also, mention the above possible causes to him/her and hear what the response is. I hope this helps and ad |
I have a 17yr old daughter with persistent lower backpain. Her recent xrays say - There is loss of normal cervical lordosis, loss of normal thoracic kyphosis, lumbar scoliosis concave to the right, loss of normal lumbar lordosis. There is a Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L5 on S1 with associated L5 pars defects & disc space narrowing at L5/S1. The last statement is a condition that was diagnosed when she was 9yrs. However the other comments were not on her previous xrays. What are our treatment options? | Dear caring pantless of cervical lordosis means straightening of cervical spine and loss of lumbar lordosis means straightening of lumbar spine. Normally spine is curved in all regions with cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower)back curved anteriorly. This curvature is lost due to muscle spasm. Thoracic spine is curved posterity. Listless is forward displacement of one vertebra on other, here L5 on s1. Pars defect means defect in posterior arch of vertebra. Scoliosis is lateral bending of spine. Since she is 17 years old this can be treated with brace. U should take visit ti spine surgeon and get examined. |
i have chronic discomfort in the left side of my chest, not painful though. This started one morning I woke up and my heart rate was about 2.5x the rate of my normal heart beat and went to the hospital. I also have random twitching in my muscles that aren t painful. At night my discomfort is worse, and I can feel that my heart beat isn t regular. I ve also noticed I sometimes have a shortness of breath in the cold, but I could just be paranoid. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You're all symptoms, left sided chest discomfort, irregular heart beats, breathlessness etc. are more suggestive of heart diseases like coronary artery disease (CAD), arrhythmia, heart failure etc. So better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes excessive stress, anxiety and panic disorder can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
my aunt was just told she tested positive for cirrhosis she doesnt drink at all never has recently admitted to hospital splitting up blood ruled out ulcer she just recently found out she has diabetes bout eight months ago not sure what questions need to be asked know it can be terminal in hospital they did test for hepatist came back saying she did have hepatist a | Hello, Although alcohol consumption is the most common cause for liver cirrhosis but in absence of alcoholism, other most important causes are viral hepatitis B, C and D. Hepatitis A doesn't result in cirrhosis and HEPATITIS D is very rare. There is no cure for liver cirrhosis, although medications are given which tend to delay the progression of cirrhosis and reduce the liver injury. Treatment for viral hepatitis induced is done by steroids and anti-viral Chat Doctor. The ultimate treatment, however is liver transplant only. Her diabetes should be monitored and treated properly. Thanks |
For the past three weeks I have suffered terrible back pain, primarily when I rise from a sitting position. I am just now able to move pain free. In addition to this I have noticed bright red blood in my stool of and on. I have noticed that at times when I drink alcohol in excess, this bleeding occurs. I asked my Dr. about this years ago and he thinks that there are fissures in my anus that are causing the bleeding. Should I be concerned? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor , bleeding in stool you should differentiate first that it's a fresh blood or dark clotted blood, if it is a fresh blood mostly it's because of the hemorrhoids or fissures in perianal region, if it is dark clotted blood it's because of the upper part of food pipe cause, excessive alcohol, excessive consumption of the painkillers(3 weeks back pain, so you would have consumed a lot of painkillers) will end up in gastric bleed due to ulcers. Decrease the alcohol and painkillers consumption if not relieved then visit your doctor to confirm the diagnosis |
my husband has something that is popping out of his abdomen just below his left ribcage, he has had an umbilical hernia mesh surgery and I suspect it may be a tear in the mesh... however he also has high blood pressure and we are afraid of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. | Hello and. As a Urologist, i can understand your concern. Umbilical hernia surgery is done only around the umbilicus. A swelling popping out below left rib cage, can't be related to that surgery. A tear in the umbilical mesh, if wide, can cause a swelling in that area only. High blood pressure is not related to hernia repair either. An abdominal aneurysm is easily detected on an ultrasound scan. If you've any other doubts, you can send it as a direct question to me. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
hey im 14 years old and i have a dent on my forehead since i was a baby can it be fixed ? | Hi. Dear crystal., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Dent on forehead...need correction., If U neglect it ....going to fix permanently., Hene.FACE SCAR REVISION SURGERY is best option., Here CO2 Fractional LASER...is used., LASER Re-surfacing Helping scar remodel., Good scar correction is depended upon....use of newer techniques., SILICONE plus HEPARIN are more helpful in this technique., So consult good Dermato-surgeon., thanQ |
I have acne, so I went to the dermatologist in the early December. He prescribed these pills called Doxycycline 100mg tablets . I have been taking them for about 2 months now. Everything was fine until now! For the past 2 days, I noticed that I have this pain and burn under my ribs and chest, and it hurts to swallow food. I talked to a school nurse and she said that it might be heartburn pains. Could my pills cause this? I always take them with food and drink. I am taking these tablets to actually stop the pain. Should I see a doctor if the pain doesn t stop? | Hello, Yes, it could be due to the long term use of doxycycline. One thing you can do is adding a simple PPI (proton pump inhibitors) to reduce the episodes of gastritis. TO CONCLUDE |
I have been using the nuva ring as a form of birth control for 2 years. Since, I have become so super emotional and depressed. ! minute happy and the next on the verge of tears for such rediculous reasons. Am i imagining that it could be the nuva ring? | Hello, Please talk to your gynecologist to shift you to some non-hormonal contraceptive choice, there are many in market nowadays days. The hormonal contraceptives are notorious of causing psychological disorders (there are several studies available on them), or these may even increase the already existing psychiatric illness, or can lead to relapse in non otherwise stable patient. Your suspicions can be right about this device, though it is not possible to be sure (as there may be other clauses like stress or family history, etc.) But this is an avoidable thing and can be replaced with other safer choices. If after removing this agent, your mood improves, this will be an indirect evidence that this was the causative factor behind mood changes. So, Best will be to shift to other contraceptive methods. Wish you good luck. |
My wife has left kidney infection problem from last 10 months, sonography and urine culture reort says its pyelonephritis we have been taking treatment for same in allopathy from last six month after but from last month we get result whenever patient in hospital when we came to home it repeats now urine frequency is per minute also ometing, fever and headache problem and huge back pain hospital bill also too high please suggest now what i can do now? select ayurvedic or continue allopathy | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I must advise you, that treatment of acute pyelonephritis doesn't last six months, but about 10-14days. You must ensure that treatment is advised by a qualified Urologist. After a course of antibiotics, according to urine culture report, the fever, chills, omitting, etc, subsides and patient is discharged. One more culture and kidney function tests(urea, creatinine), are tested on review at 15 days. That's it. Allopathy doctors never recommend or know of Ayurveda treatment. You may contact me with all reports directly. Wish you well. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
pneumonia My son is running a fever and has a terrible cough. He is also having slight trouble catching his breath. He has asthma and the runny nose and cough and fever just started last night.should I go to the emergency room? Could it be pneumonia? Or an asthma attack? | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Yes, you should take him to be seen as soon as possible. The fact that he is short of breath implies that the cold is causing an acute asthmatic attack. Acute asthmatic attacks occur commonly as a reaction to the common cold which is a viral infection. He would have a cough as a result to viral infection and also due to an acute asthmatic attack. He needs to be assessed. Furthermore, he may need to be nebulized and also may require a short course of steroids. I hope this helps |
how to reduce eosinophil count, presently it is 820 cells/microlitre. Symptoms now seen are swollen face, skin allergy, abdominal pain.give remedies from food items that reduces the eosinophil count ?What should not be taken in diet that may induce high eosinophils? | Hi, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding eosinophil count. There are many causes of high eosinophil count. They are allergy, hypersensitivity, asthma, parasitic infection etc. You should search the cause of that. And then take treatment accordingly. Generally food which causes allergy to you should be avoided. For that you can go for food allergy test. And if you have allergy of some food items then avoid them. Otherwise, you can take your routine food. Hope I have answered your question, your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hello, while traveling in thailand i was bitten by a dog that could possibly have had rabies (not know) i recived the first dose of the vaccine but was in a remote area and have missed the 3day and 7 day after shot.. is the first shot enouth to stop me from getting it or should i get to a hospital asap? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were bitten by suspected rabid dog for which you have taken only one dose OS antirabies vaccine. As I have explained earlier rabies cannot be cured, but it can be preventable inadequate and improper treatment may lead to rabies. I would suggest you to take the complete course of treatment as early as possible. Thank you. |
My son Cam is just about 6 mths old, and lately myself and others have been noticing his hands and feet turn blue ( cyanosis) and sometimes around his mouth. The majority of the time, it s while he s having a bottle, or just waking up. His hands and feet turn blue at bath time also, although I always warm up the house extra, and make sure his water his warm, even adding warm water as I go. When he was just two- days- old, I noticed his lips and around his nose were blue, so I called the nurse down to my room, and she told me he just needed to burp. After he did, he was still blue so she took him down and checked his vitals, and at that time all was fine, must have been gas she said. I have an appt made with his doctor for the 19th and but should I insist he be seen before then Also he was tested for Cystic Fibrosis when he was 1 mth due to a prolapsed rectum. He had the sweat chloride test done, and the tech who administered it said she thought she got enough sweat , when the doctor called with the results, he said he was in the clear based on the amount of the sample , but seemed hesitant, all at the same time. Do you know if it s possible for a sweat chloride test to be wrong? Also no matter where he s touched, regardless of pressure, his skin turn blotchy red. | Hi, I understand your concerns, but blue colored skin means that there is not enough oxygenated blood supply reaching this area of skin. This could be due to a problem in the blood vessels or due to a problem in the heart that is unable to pump enough blood to different parts of the body. This needs a thorough examination by echocardiogram to exclude any chaotic heart disease. I recommend also to repeat the test for cystic fibrosis in another laboratory to make sure of the result. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My brother recently had a bad case of Staph. Months later he is home to was but was taken back to hospital from feeling confused, bad tremors, lethargic, anxious, loss of strength, they keep running tests and find nothing. He had a transplant some years back so not a great immune system. He is diabetic and has high blood pressure. Any ideas? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should get your sensitivity of staphylococcus aureus done. Take the Chat Doctor. As your mother is transplant patient, diabetes, it is likely that your mother is low in immune system. That is the reason why S. aureus infection is set in. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ |
Hi, My name is Deepthi..Actually I m using SIZODON LS tablect half in the afternoon and half in the evening..Mentally and physically I m perfectly all right..I loved a person for 5 years and my parents accepted that and due to some reasons we broke up...After that some other guy proposed me and after so long by telling my past I accepted him.he is younger than me..But we both dont have problem to marry, problem is with my parents they dont accept us..what they are telling is that my decision is wrong and they told me that every time I m selecting a wrong guy and one important thing for their rejection is that he is from other religion..then I told my parents that I will marry that guy or else I dont wanna marry any other person and cheat both of them...so they thought that I am in depression and took me to the psychiatrist ..psychiatrist spoke to me and gave this medicine SIZOSON LS along with ZINCOVIT. I m physically and mentally alright but for my sake of my parents(they are thinking I m in depression but I m not) I m taking this tablets..but I m feeling dizzyness, getting Wild dreams...dont know whether i continue this or not????????? Feeling sleepy all the time.... Please reply for my problem, Thanks, Deepthi | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. Firstly I would like to clarify that Soon is not an anti-depressant. It is an anti-psychotic medication and is given to patients with psychosis. In Psychiatry, the patient should be well-informed about the reason that patient is receiving medications for. Probably you need to insist in front of your psychiatrist to explain to you why you need medications and in what way medications are going to help you. Do visit your psychiatrist. 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 |
My penis shaft and scrotum have been leaking some sort of liquid for over 10 hours and my shaft has doubled in size in width and I cannot stop it. Please help me as I feel suicidal. I don t want to go to the local hospital as it s very embarrassing. It s a very lot of liquid and seeping very fast.Steven | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think your hallucination is going far and wide. This cannot be true. There is no chance that the given symptoms are true. The liquid oozing could be semen, and it cannot continue unabated. Cool down and think logically. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi I am 22 years only I haven t checked my testicals regularly and I feel as if there might be something wrong should I go to my local GP and get it checked there is a really small lump that has been there as long as I can remember and I m very pried about it. Also I am worried about a small thin like vain on the shaft of my penis it feels loos and iv never noticed it there before. | Hi. I understand your concern. If you feel like lump then it may be due to infection or trauma or tumor. Exact diagnosis will be made on color Doppler of scrotum. It IA kind of sonography that will give better idea about underlying pathology. Consult surgeon for better assistance. Treatment can be depended upon underlying cause. So consult and get help. I hope I have answered your question. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
my husband was just prescribed Prednisone, 60mg, once daily for 3 days to help fight the fatigue he is experiencing. He is a 3 year Stage IV Lung Cancer survivor, and we are not sure if the fatigue is from the cancer, the Xalkori, the recent whole brain radiation, or just because he hasnt been active in a few months. How will the prednisone help the fatigue? | Hi, Prednisone is a corticosteroid Chat Doctor. It is converted into prednisolone in our body by the livers specific enzymes; thus, it can be active. Usually, corticosteroids mimic the cortisol, the natural corticosteroid produced in our body. Therefore, prednisone has many effects in our body. In cases of cancer (as your husband), prednisone is used to lower the bodies immune response and as a potent inflammation reducer. In regard to being fatigued, all the factors you mentioned (Xatori, brain radiation, being inactive for months) and especially cancer (with cancerous cells taking all the nutrients to your husband), all of them make him fell fatigued. To suppress his immune system (which is currently fighting against cancer with the help of Xatori and radiation), your doctors have prescribed prednisone. Hope it helped! All the best to your husband and all of you! |
A few days ago I shouted or screamed the loudest I ve ever done before & when eating later that day I had a dull pain under my jawline on the left side of my neck/throat. For the next 2 days bringing me to today I had the dull pain but only when ever I ate other than that it was non existent. Then after getting home from shopping earlier today I generally brushed my hand down my neck and felt this massive lump about the size of a gold ball. When I looked in the mirror it was clearly visible. So I shouted to my dad outside who was leaving for work, he booked an appointment at the doctors for 5pm by that time the lump had shrunk to the point where it wasn t so visible but you could definitely feel it. Anyway the doctor said I most likely cracked/tore the gland when screaming this then caused bacteria to enter when eating causing an infection. So he prescribed me a regular dosage of the antibiotics amoxicillin of 1 dose of 250mg 3 times a day, and tomorrow I have to go to the hospital to have a blood sample taken. Personally it feels like the lump ness has moved ever so slightly to the middle of my chin. Is this a serious problem to be worried about even after getting the medical advice. I am currently aged 15 and male & never had anything like this happen, and I am not too worried per say of what s happening but a little concerned on what could happen, could someone shed me some light on what is going g o? | Yes this condition will need to follow up with your doctor and this soft tissue injury should subside with medical treatment. It is worthwhile waiting to give it a chance to heal this way. On your follow-up it will be more clear if anything in addition will have to be done or not(like some investigation or surgical intervention). On the whole you should be fine and follow examination should be able to rule out the need for any additional treatment |
Dear Sir,some time i have feel samll intensity pain in middle chest(at centre).and this pain goes when i drink some water.but exact reason is not known, and nothing come in X ray also.I will be thankfull if you proide some suggestion.Thanks SCP | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your chest pain is central in position and subside by Chat Doctor. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of central chest pain. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. 5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello I need some answers. I m 19 and fit, and I was doing handstands with my friends on the grass and I lost balance and completely bent in half, my back made a major crack sound and I couldn t breathe for a few seconds. Now I have tightness and pain in my back as well as my abdomen and it s hard for me to breath. Should I go to the hospital or just put some muscle cream on help! | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised along with MRI of lumbar spine. As you have a fall, and you completely bend over which made a crack sound I advise you to undergo an MRI of the lumbar spine to see the soft tissue pathology. Also, as you have symptoms like diffing breathing, abdominal pain and backache, MRI should reveal something. Since to understand here is, that the muscles of respiration like the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles are the supportive structure for the connecting the upper and the lower body along with spine. Any injury occurring to the spine will directly affect the respiratory system. Also, when one breathes there is a mobility in the abdominal muscles and also the spinal column. So that will be the reason you are facing with breathing issue and pain in the abdomen and back. As post MRI we can come to closer look to the matter and plan the further management. As treatment may include - physical therapy as it is successful in the majority of patients. Also, in my clinical practice patients respond well to physical therapy and recovery is achieved at the earliest. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
for about 3 years now ive dealt with a lump under my right jaw. I saw my dentist, as he thought it was an absese tooth. I had two root canals and finally had back molar pulled. the lump was still there. I saw an ent and was told I had infected saliva glands. I did all I was told and lump still remains. I occasionally have ear pain and right facial pain. I now have what I think is a stye on my right eye lid but cant help but think maybe it isnt and this is related to the other sysmptoms I have or had on the right side of my face. im a 37 year old female. | Hi there, Thanks for asking your query, Please contact an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon if you develop a persistent lump. Your doctor will examine your head and neck, including the area inside your mouth. The doctor will press gently on areas of your cheeks and jaw to feel for lumps, areas of tenderness. Then, depending on your symptoms, history and physical findings, the doctor may order few tests like |
Hello Doctor,i feel discomfort in my lower right back (feel i have a muscle spasm) and it feels like when i eat or drink anything i feel i am using only the left side(means everything is travelling via left side of the body and also with my erection and ejaculation (it even blocks my ejaculation only from right side) confused really (No fever, pain or no urinary problems)please help me | Dear Patient, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, your problems are more psychological than physical. Take adequate sleepMeditate regularlyExercise regularly and keep your self engaged. You can take help of a psychiatrist if you feel SOI hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks |
I am in pain with my back all the time. I get sick at least twice a day. I saw a doc and within 5 min she wanted to give me anti depressents. I have a good life. QA hudband that loves me our beautiful daujther a job that id part time but Its my thing | Hello, Every doctor has his or her method of treating patients. However, if I were your doctor I would like to know some things about that back pain since back pain can be produced by several causes. Back pain common causes are Lumbalgias due to simple muscular contractures, lumbosacral spine pathologies, high urinary tract infections, renal Lithuania and many times less probable colon pathologies. There are more causes, but these are most common. Knowing this, I would do a physical exam to you first. Then, depending on what that physical examination suggests some para clinical studies such as urine test, complete hematology, lumbosacral spine x-rays and renal echo gram. It would be very important to know more about that pain and if there are some other concomitant symptoms. To treat that pain, we first need a clear diagnosis that a good physical examination will provide. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
sir, I am having PCOD , & my gnyo has adviced to take flovite & glycomate in the morning after food & in the night glycomate again . From the 2nd day of my periods she asked me to take letovol 2.5 mg for 5days Is there chances for getting pregnant ??? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion POD is routinely seen these days due to altered lifestyle and stress.POD causes irregular cycles and irregular periods there by leading to infertility. You are on correct line of treatment like polite, glycomet. Folvite is a folic acid vitamin which is essential for the concepts right from the beginning of pregnancy. Glycomet increases the conception chances. Letoval induces the ovulation. So all the above Chat Doctor. Also, ovulation induction |
I have had an enlarged liver for over 5 yrs. Liver test are normal except anti montocondrial antibody m2 test came back 24.5 range alk phosphate is 120. Have had consistant right upper quad pain. gi said wait 6 mons and retest. But for what no one gives any answer or relief for pain. 38 yr old female 157 lbs 5 6 | From the details you have given it appears to be some form of autoimmune hepatitis. I would like to know the reports of your other liver function tests and ultrasound examination. Based on these reports a decision to carry out a liver biopsy may be taken if the reports are inconclusive. Till then, you should take some liver tonic such as orbiting which contains trampoline citrate along with HEPA mere tablets. |
What is aplastic anemia? My mom has an issue of hairfall right now. She has a low platelets count. She s been taking prednisone but the side effects is her face makes bigger ... It went up a little bit but I let stop taking it coz I can t stand seeing her face so swollen ... After she stop taking prednisone she lost a lot of hair. I m so worried right now . I set her for docs appointment but still not available til next yr coz she s a new patient ... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Plastic anemia is decreased in marrow cellular.2. It leads to pancytopenia, reduced cell lines of megakaryocytic, ethmoid and myeloid lineage.3. Possibly prednisolone could be causing bone marrow depression. Avoid prednisolone to improve plastic anemia, and it will reduce swelling. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Hi. I have had a swollen foreskin for two days with no other symtoms, which could have been brought on by masturbation...This morning however as the swelling has started to go down I noticed two small (roughly 2mm - 3mm in diameter) lesions under the forskin which for obvious reasons has me concerned. Do you think it is something be be concerned about? there is no pain or itchiness involved. | Hello have developed what is termed as Paraphimosis due to rough and vigorous shaken and tight grip of of your penis while masturbating. Which has resulted into small abrasions under foreskin. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical antibiotic ointment like Newsprint twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily. |
Hi, I m diagnosed with Bladder cancer of 0 stage, papillary carcinoma non invasive low grade. Already 2 tumors been removed thru cystoscopy. I am under my bcg treatment. After 2nd bcg bn put into bladder, I felt more burning sensation compare to 1st installation not only while urinating but also when I held urine for a longer period. I could feel immense burning sensation at d opening of urethral opening. Also I m feeling as neck is chocking, I ve bit of coughing then, sour throat. I took ziphi plus 200 for 5-5 days after every installation. While after having so much of knowledge about my situation I keep feeling as if is there could so thing else as well with body may b a metastasis or can my cancer proceed to next stage? I mean dying mentally everyday. I can t feel happy anymore. Am always sad and angry on others. I hate looking at people with healthy life. Is it true I ll not live more? My dr doesn t talk much with me. I also feel uncomfortable all the time as if something is moving in the urinary area I feel bit itchy at that part from within...This gives scary feeling...i don t know y it s happening to me? | Please don't panic. You have superficial bladder cancer which has a very good prognosis and rarely spreads to other parts. It may come back in the bladder later but even then it just needs to be removed through cystoscope and remains superficial. If at any of these resections it is seen to invade the underlying muscle, only then is it dangerous and needs more extensive surgery. The problems that you are feeling are probably due to the side effects of the BCG which causes urinary infections resulting in itching, burning, etc. Just get a urinary routine microscopy done and if it shows any infection, take a course of antibiotics in consultation with your doctor. Don't interrupt your BCG and take the recommended doses.You'll be fine. |
Hello Sir, My sister aged 55 years just last week diagonised for stage 4 esophagal cancer. Docters at Kidwai not starting any treatment may be the health condition of my sister is not good. Can you please suggest any other alternative treatment for this. | Hello, Sorry to hear about your sister. Treatment for stage IV esophageal cancer will be aimed at palliation and not cure. The treatment will be dictated by the symptoms she has and the type of cancer adenocarcinoma (chemo therapy)or squamous carcinoma (in this case radiotherapy can be given). In case she has difficulty in swallowing an esophageal metal stent can help to relieve her symptoms. All these treatments are to be decided after looking at the performance status and site of tumor. IN CASE THE PERFORMANCES TAUS is poor only symptomatic treatment can be offered Hope this helpsRegards |
I had a sudden onset of hives/rashes on my chest, arms and back along with my glands swelling below the jawline and on the neck. I took Benadryl and also topical Benadryl and the hives and rash appear to have subsided. However, my glands remain swollen, I have no fever. What would cause the swelling of the glands? Also my gums hurt. | Hello thanks for consulting Chat Doctor.do u have throat infection like tonsillitis?? U gums also hurt so could be gingival inflammation or any of your teeth hurt? It could lead to swollen lymph nodes which r mentioning.if swollen lymph nodes doesn't subside u may need antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines.either ways consult a local oral maxillofacial surgeon.u said rashes have cm down with topical Ben Chat Doctor. .hope it helps |
Hi. I am a 30 year old male. I am having a dragging sensation in my right scrotum for about 7-10 days. There is no pain, but when I palpate, the spermatic cord feels thickened compared to the left. I compared the size of both of my testes but they are same, no visible mass. I m worried. | Hi, There can be an infection in the scrotum which is causing the pain. This can mean an infection in the testis and epididymis. The surest sigh of such an infection is pain relief and feeling comfortable on lying down and lifting the scrotum with your hands. To confirm an infection requires consultation with a surgeon. If a single diagnosis cannot be found after clinical examination then an ultrasound scan of scrotum has to be done. This will show and features of infection, abnormal blood flow or collection of fluids as found in HY Chat Doctor. If it happened few days back then it is most likely and infection. Such infections can be treated by medications. A complete course of antibiotics and painkillers might help. Please avoid doing heavy physical exercises and going to the gym for a week. |
I am 4 weeks pregnant. Yesterday I started bleeding bright red. Not a lot just a bit of spotting. I had no pain or discomfort. Now I am passing dark brown blood. I have a small cramp in my lower right side. I am 35 years old, I have had 2 healthy pregnancies in the past and never miscarried before. Could I be miscarrying and what should I do? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Unfortunately your symptoms are consistent with miscarriage, and because you are having pain on one side-there is also a possibility of a tubal pregnancy (unless you already had an ultrasound that saw the pregnancy in your uterus)Either way, you need an urgent medical evaluation. The most efficient way to do this- and get all the tests you need right away; including a blood test for the hormone level of your pregnancy and a pelvic ultrasound-is to go to a local emergency room. I am sorry that the prognosis of this pregnancy looks bleak, but nothing can be done to prevent miscarriage once the body has started the process. At the age of 35, one in 7 pregnancies will miscarry. So I hope you get a proper evaluation of your condition soon, and if this pregnancy is not viable, still, the greatest chance is that everything will be fine if you try to conceive again afterward. I hope I was able to answer your question and that this information was helpful. Best wishes, |
I went to the doctor about my left side of chest was hurting, the doctor did ekg and said everything was fine and that I had pull a muscle, gave me med for that to relax my muscle , but still she sent me to do a stress test. and that came back okay but she said it show that the left side heart is a little large and that maybe i was born like that. I take High Blood pre. pills. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. No need to worry much about cardiac cause for your chest pain, because your ECG and stress test are normal. And no need to worry about mild left sided heart enlargement as it is commonly seen in hypertensive patients. So my advice to you is1. Avoid extra salt intake.2. Avoid stress and tension.3. Control of blood pressure is must for you. So take your antihypertensive Chat Doctor. 4. Start exercise. |
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