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My boyfriend and I are sexually active and for the past six months I haven t had any problems. But for the past two to three weeks I have had a horrible itching burning feeling towred the bottom of my vigina area and my vigina is a lot more pink around the inside of my lips and bottom of my vigina. I have noticed a difference in the amount of discharge. There seems to be more now. My boyfriend and I don t usually us condoms . Well not for about a month . My boyfriend has came inside of me the last few times. We have had sex three times since I have had this problem two of the times it burned to bad and we had to stop. Now my boyfriend has a small area under the head of his penis and it look the same color as my vigina and some skin peeled off. He has never had sex with about her girl and I have not either exsept for the time I was rapped. I am very worried about what it may be . Are we have sex to much or could it be something a lot worse? | HelloThanks for query. Itching and pain in vagina with excessive vaginal discharge suggests vaginal infection (Vaginitis). You need to consult qualified Gynecologist for detail examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis .1) Urine routine and culture 2) Swab test and culture of Vaginal discharge.In the meanwhile start taking antibiotics like Definite twice daily later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report . Ensure to wash your Vagina with Betadine twice daily. Ensure to avoid sex till you recover completely. Ask your boyfriend to take same medication for 10 days. Chat Doctor. |
I have a question. My left arm has been hurting me these past couple days, moderate pain. I feel as though there is not enough blood circualtion going through and it may be a little swallown. I was wondering if this could be a heart related issue or something else ? | Hi, This isn't looking like cardiac problem, its more of cervical problem. Still one ECG should be done just to rule out heart problem. It can be cervical pain, due to compression of nerves between spine. Does this pain increase on neck movement, is it associated with tingling, numbness in arm or any neck trauma, if yes then it supports the diagnosis. Then he will need x cervical spine AP/ Lat view and further may need MRI. Till the time he can have tabbed Erosion forte which is a nerve vitamin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
our 16 year old with cerebral palsy, started with a bad cold virus on 12/9...I passed it on to her and it lasted at least 3wks before I felt better. She can not blow her nose well, so she coughs hard enough to get rid of phlegm. She is still coughing up a little phlegm. She sometimes coughs hard enough to cause her to vomit (if she has food in her stomach). She is not nauseous. She does not have a fever. Her cough is productive, but I am concerned how long it has been and that it is such a strong cough. We have not had her to the doctor, but I am feeling I should call on Monday | Thanks for consulting in Health care. It seems Your daughter has acute bronchitis. You should start to give her |
I have been on metformin about two years now, and have a problem with excessive sweating. Just walking around in the yard, and especially yard work, and I am pouring sweat. It s quite embarrassing when people are around and I am the only one sweating. Does the metformin cause this? | Hello, Is your blood sugar levels under control or not? Diabetic patients prone to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia or cardiac problems or hypotension or anxiety may cause sweating. Metformin rarely cause hypoglycemia and sweating. Also, possible that it may be due to autonomic neuropathy in which nerves that controls sweat gland damaged lead to excessive sweating. So please consult with your physician he will check exact cause for sweating and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hi, I am a 35 year old women. Have had total abdomal hysterectomy and cholecystectomy. I am having sharp sudden pain right above and around my navel. Also it radiates straight down to my pelvis with pelvic pain. Also pain during urination. Please help. Thank you. | Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. The pain is most likely related to urinary system. Most likely a right ureteric calculus (stone in tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder). But other causes like pain of colitis should be considered. You should consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination. Depending upon it following investigations help in making appropriate diagnosis. - Complete Blood Count. - Urine examination.- Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis. - X-ray abdomen in standing position. Depending upon clinical examination and above test results further evaluation can be planned. Till that time use some painkiller with antispasmodic like diclofenac and Tuscan. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful. |
I have Lump on the left side of the groin. It was small for a while and soddenly it start grow. I noticed that spot in August last year. I have been on the business trip. It was bleed once with very bright blood. After a few days my lump shrinked. Now it much bigger and I feel pain (nor the sharp one) if pressure it. I did not do any physical lifting recently. | Hi. Thanks for your query. You are giving a history of bleeding once. Noe the lump is growing fast. It is possibly a hematoma or some tumor which is vascular. So this can not be taken lightly. You have to get investigated first before any decision is taken. I would suggest |
I have swollen nodes in my groin but I dont beleive I have an infection or anything. I just checked out for herpes and all other STDs including aids and all was neg. i just want to know what else could be causing this and if I go to a doc.. will they be able to tell where the infection is in my body with some test? | Hi, I did review your question. Swollen nodes in groin could be due to multiple reasons. Apart from what causes you have mentioned it could be because of an infection in your feet or in belly or some other cause. I would advise you to go see a doctor and get it properly evaluated. The best diagnostic test if the swelling is for more than 2 weeks and not red and hot, should be to do a fine needle aspiration study (FNAC), this will help determine the doctor what cells it is made up of and will then guide further management and treatment from there on. I hope this helps. Wish you a super healthy life ahead |
I have had three surgeries on the left side of my neck for papillary thyroid cancer and three radioactive pills taken afterwards. At my last visit it shows that the cancer is still there. What does this entail. Yet another surgery. My doctor said I would not be able to get any more radioactive pill treatments. How about the possibility of using the cyberknife to get all of the miscroscopic cells out that keep growing back. | Hi there, Cyberknife and other machines like rapid arc, lilacs etc. are various machines/ techniques to give radiation only. They may vary in their capacity to accurately deliver in millimeters precision, but they all can only be used where radiation has some proven efficacy. In Papillary thyroid carcinomas' radiotherapy by external beam has limited data and your oncologists and clinicians have to deliberate if there is a role for external beam radiotherapy and if yes then in your case there may be a role of cybercafe. Though how much cost versus benefit would be hard to tell. I hope this information helps, Regards |
i accidentally entered my penis under my girlfriends libia majora. i did not ejacuate. knowing that semen contains sperms i am worried. I advised her to take unwanted72 pill same day. then i read that they do not work after ovulation. how can i know will it work or not. or does it not depend on the ovulation time? if she gets pregnant. when and how to go for abortion? | Hallow Dear, You had just entered the penis between the labia major. This is sufficient for depositing sperms in the vagina. Before ejaculation, pronominal or pre-ejaculatory secretions (pre-cum)are released unknowingly. Pre-cum does contain some sperms which can cause pregnancy. However, she has taken Unwanted 72 within 24 hours of this incidence. So she is protected from the pregnancy. If the ovulation had taken place previously, the egg has life of only 24 hours. So you need not worry. These pills may delay the menses by about a week or less. So delayed menses should not put stress on you. Still if you are skeptic about the possibility of pregnancy, you may perform pregnancy test on the urine about a week after the missed period. Alternatively, you may get Beta Chat Doctor test done on her blood 10 days after this incidence. I hope this helps you. |
hi, last monday 3rd June I slipped on a wet area in bathrrom falling sideways onto the outside hob of shower, not drunk either. My head is cut but healing but my right chest & back area is still severely painful. Breathing is slowly improving but difficult to lay comfortably in bed without 6 pillows, propping my left side high to take the weight of my arm off my chest & back area. I doubt i have broken a rib but it sure feels like it. I am better walking around slowly than lying which makes me ache & stiffen . the 1st 3 dys i laid in bed but now i am walking around slowly. could this till be a rib repairing or bruise??? If i went to hospital & managed to get an xray which they are always very hesitant to do usually only with insistence, i still prob would only be told to rest as no treatment for broken ribs. Yes I have had b4 many years ago, the lower 3ribs in a car accident. any advice would be appreciated. | Hi and thanks for this query.i am sorry to hear about this bathroom accident you suffered. Knowing the exact problem is always a plus. The management of broken ribs if often rest and painkillers but not ALWAYS. If the X-ray should suggest a broken rib and reasons to operate upon, like the edge is pointing to the skin or the heart or lungs, then operating upon to align it is possible. So, please go and get the X-ray done. At worse, it will provide answers and reassurance/assurance. If you should not feel better soon, then going to the hospital is a better option. Hope this helps and answers your question. Feel free to come back to us for more answers. Cheers |
I am 47 years old menopausal, 54 140 pounds. At times my stomch gets a pain, it feels like there is a bubble blowing up inside and I cant stand straight up at this time, it only last a few minutes, then it is gone, but it is painful when it is happening. What could this be? | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. It might not be possible to opine on the cause of pain over net, as it requires a physical and clinical assessment of your abdomen specially during the time of pain, and related investigations like an ultrasound, or CT scan if need be. The diagnosis could be made on correlation of both the above, and appropriate management could then be done by your family physician/surgeon/ gynecologist. Till then, you could go for a proton pump inhibitor and an anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I have a hard lump on my bottom gum underneath where a tooth had broken previsouly. Tonight above this hard mass was a abscess that I did remove and excreted fluid from. The large lump is stationary and will not move. May I add this lump is on the outside of the gum close to the cheek. I thought it was additional abscess and try to penetrate it when I relieved the surface absces but it would not move....any anwsers on what this dime size lump is?? | Hellooo...read through your query...accordingly I must say that it is a periapical abscess spread to the vestibule...(of broken tooth).so in my opinion u have to go to dentist and get an.X-ray.depending on that if it can be saved can undergo root canal treatment or if you cannot be saved get it extracted and take antibiotics.and after healing can go for fixed or removable partial denture...nothing to worry.meet the dentist...in the meantime u can do salt water gargle twice daily...amoxicillin and metronidazole antibiotics as prescribed by your dentist...hope your benefitted something by this reply...have a healthy day!!! |
I just found out yesterday that my best friend (38 yr old female with 2 kids 10 and 8) has a 7 inch Adrenal gland tumor...that is sarcoma. she is scheduled for 5 wks radiation therapy starting the 14th and then surgery. The little I find about this is NOT good -is it true even if everything goes amazing with radiation and surgery that she might only have 5 more years??? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has a Chat Doctor. Prognosis depends on many factors like type, location, stage, spread and treatment. She should go for radiation and surgery. If everything goes well then chances of survival is good. It's not like that she has only 5 years. So don't worry much about that. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have long qt syndrome, and got an icd 4 years ago. I have done great and am a runner now. I have recently been having high blood pressure and a high resting heart rate of 100. I do run every day and eat healthy, no smoking or alcohol. I have had headaches and swollen feet also. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor! Considering your complaints and your past medical history, I would recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible causes of your symptoms |
Hi, I feel down on stairs yesterday. between my lower back and buttocks is swollen and painful when even the lightest pressure is applied. My mid spine also hurts but not unbearable. my neck is also slightly swollen and painful. should i be concern. I took pain killers (advil) and applied muscle rub | Hello, Swelling on the low back and neck suggest a fracture. Due to this you are having sore upper back. An X-ray is required to confirm the diagnosis need to avoid spinal movements lumbar belt would be good to provide back support and movement restrictionsIcing will help to reduce the swelling. Depending upon the kind of fracture treatment will be decided (conservative or surgery)As in conservative approach you will require to be a brace or a lumbar support. Physical therapy rehabilitation is required for complete recovery. Hope this helps you thank you |
My feet are cramping. This is not normal. Both at the same time. Pain subsides or stops at the same time in the same areas. Calves also. Toe joint freezes upwards and I am unable to walk. Last as long as 5 minutes. Rubbing does not help. Started last night, been happening all day every few hours. Very scary. I m a truck driver for 10 years. Never had foot cramps, till now or leg cramps in the day either. Would really like to hear something. | Hello For foot cramp, Take plenty of water, fluid intake will dilute toxins. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Yes you can do exercises like swimming, riding stationary bicycle, but do not overexert yourself. Take potassium rich diet. Hot and cold fomentation to leg. You need to continue you medication for a couple of month to see effects. Add tab methycobal 1500 once day. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take carhop I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. |
hi my 2 year old (was born at 34th week)she is suffering from brochitis problem four months back she had pnemonia andrecently she had severe cold and little cough after a week she had wheezing i gave her salbutomol ventolin inhailer for three days and for now almost for 75 days i am giving her lmntus kids tablet. is it ok to give her ambroxol hcl mucosolovan? what is an appropriate treatment? andhow long shall i give her l montus kid? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, your daughter is having asthma. It is common in preterm babies and also common after pneumonia. Asthma needs long acting inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Ventolin is having levosalbutamol. It is short-acting beta 2 agonists. Its action lasts for only 2 hours. So frequent dosing is required. So better to give long acting inhaled bronchodilators like formoterol and ICS like budesonide. Their action lasts for 12 hours. So long term control can be achieved. And oral combination of antihistamine and anti-allergic Chat Doctor. She will need these |
Hi I have a brownish colour discharge/pus coming from my belly. I get stomach pains randomly throughout the week. Ive seen a few doctors, had blood tests, ultrasounds, and xrays done, but no one is able to tell me what is wrong. Ive been to a specialist and he has ruled out appendicitis and a few other things. I am a 26 year old female and i dont know if this is of relevance but my partner and I have been trying for a baby for a year now. The stomach pains are more commonly in the morning, and i get a dark green stool too. Do you know what could be causing this? Thank you | Hello, the green stool and the pus from the belly do not seem to be related to each other. If the discharge is coming out of your umbilicus (the belly button) then this is omphalos and has various causes. The exact cause can usually be identified with either an ultrasound scan or a CT scan. The treatment is surgical, but it also requires administration of antibiotics. In mild cases antibiotics only and Chat Doctor. If it's not the umbilicus then its most likely a superficial infection or inflammation (carbuncle, infected cyst, etc.). The treatment is the same. Green stool means faster passage of the intestinal content through the intestinal lumen. There are far too many causes to mention here. The most common ones are the patients diet. Certain foods may stain the stool and make them look green. Iron supplements make the stool dark green (may look like black sometimes). Various causes of diarrhea may also cause green stools. More information is required for the investigation of this problem. I'll be glad to provide more clues, if you send more information about the quantity, consistency of the stool, how many bowel movements you have per day and the rest of your symptoms. Uploading any tests you've done will help a lot. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards! |
I had a ct scan of abdomen pelvis w/contrast as pain in stomach. Report says I have fatty infiltration of the liver, Pneumobilia is identified in the left lobe. Extrahepatic bile ducts are dilated, likely reflecting the prior cholecystectomy. What does this all mean? Could this cause a lot of bloating? | Hello, welcome to ChatDoctorpneumobilia means air in the billiard tree.it occurs when there is entry of air from enteric system to billiard system. Causes are-recent instrumentation (ERCP), gall stone, billiary enteric anastomosis, pancreatitis,BE fistula, etc.extrahepatic billiard duct dilated means the hepatic duct and CBD are dilated. Cause is distal obstruction. Many of this causes are associated with bloating discomfort.I shall advise you to consult a GI surgeon with your reports. Hope this will help you.regards. |
I have been told I have an ascending thoratic aortic aneurysm measuring 4.5cm. this seems to have developed in the last 2 years. . I have had my aortic valve replaced 13 years ago with a bovine one. At what stage do you think it needs to be repaired? 5cm. . this seems to have appeared in the last 2 years. I also have had aortic valve replaced with bovine valve I have been told I have and ascending thoratic aorta aneurysum measuring 4.13 years ago. at what stage do you thinit needs to be repaired? rta aneuysm | Hello, That is correct, generally speaking, most vascular surgeons do not consider repairing aortic aneurysms until they reach a size of about 5 cm. This is because the risk of complicated rupture is great, and we know that major complications of rupture do not elevate substantially until an aneurysm gets to about 5 cm. Then, the risks versus benefits of the procedure and possible complications balance in favor of intervening if that makes sense. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have to have thoracic surgery have a severe hiatal hernia over half of my stomach in in my diaphragm and is pressing on my lungs and there is also a hernia in my esophagus .Will I have to have major surgery or will it be several small one inch incisions | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Thoracic surgery is of course a major surgery. It is done under general anesthesia and very much expertise is needed. In your surgery, sternum and ribs will be separated, and operative field will be achieved. So you may require blood transfusion too, during surgery. So don't think this as small surgery, it is a major surgery with a lot of risks. Better to consult your operating surgeon again and discuss all these in depth. |
Hi,I am from chennai. Before my marriage, i used to act as female role in dramas. After marriage, i left this because my wife does not want this. Past 6 months, i am having a thought of acting female role again in dramas. Whether this habit related to hormone problem? or is it some other personality? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you are only inclined to play female role in Chat Doctor. Nothing more. There are several male bharathanatyam artists and how many you know have female behavior? I remind you of this because you are from Chennai. Please do not misunderstand things and put yourself in trouble. You have a passion for female role in |
I have a swollen (very painful) lymph node in the groin on the left side. It has elongated and is hard to walk. My annual woman exam was good but I had a uti. My husband and I are faithful to each other and have been married 7 yrs now. This is the third time this has happened but they were always small and circular. This time the lymph node is pretty big, about an inch and a half maybe. Seems like there are two swollen lymph nodes. All together could be almost 3 inches. Leg pain, felt dizziness and thought I was going to faint the night before last. Nausea. Do I need to go to urgent care? | If it persists with pain and swelling, it may get suppurated too. Swollen lymph nodes already denote some underlying infection. It is better to take antibiotics and may get removed by surgeon, if he so directs. People who want to avoid surgery to the extent possible, we direct as per Ayurveda principle to start taking curcumin (turmeric powder) in warm milk or water twice a day or Hard Chat Doctor. This is also curcumin. Along with this, Anchor GGUL and Arogyavardhini Vat 2 bid each may be started. If suppuration has not already started, it will subside it. If started, it will ripen, |
I just saw something on the local king 5 news that EPO was a proven assist for people like me with very low Anemia problems (Hematocrit @ 25). I was also diagnose Myeloma in 2012 and am now in remission. May problem is I just have no energy to complete any projects etc. Would the E EPO help my energy level? George Bennett | Hi there while EPO helps build up your hemoglobin level(blood level)we can't tell you for sure that it will increase your energy level. Your fatigue or tiredness may be due to more than one thing considering that you had myeloma, and you are in remission. I suggest you see your doctor to determine the possible reasons why you can be tired and if anemia is one of them the traditional treatment is to treat the cause of it. If the cause of anemia is not related to a kidney dysfunction then EPO will not help you. |
Herpes are starting to scar my face. also they last a long time. Suddenly my nose has 4 I recently stating dating a man who has herpes as well had this increased the odds of them on my face. We have only kissed. Hows do I treat these to make less noticable and go away quicker? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Usually herpes will go with the treatment. So as if you are treated with the herpes it leaves slight pigmentation. Gradually this pigmentation will go, and skin looks like normal. I advise you should start taking the acyclovir tablet under your doctors' guidance. This is the Chat Doctor. Vitamin B complex should be taken, along with the gabapentin this all will cure the problem. Please take under doctors guidance. Avoid sex or kiss during the period of treatment. Otherwise, cross infection will occur. Frequent herpes infection is the sign of the immunocompromised status. So in advice you should test for the HIV. In HIV infection patient frequently has bouts of the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
Hi, I m a 33 year old female with a history of cancer x2. For the last 4 months I ve not been feeling well. Tired, run down, exhausted, etc. I should mention I have quite a bit of stress and have attributed most of this to stress, although my gut tells me something may be wrong physically. Most recently I ve had terrible neck and upper back pain (but seems to stem from the neck pain ) that gets very severe to the point of nausea and severe headaches. A few days ago I noticed a hard, immobile, lump (I m assuming a lymph node), behind my left ear to the right of my jaw bone. It is tender upon touch. I ve been trying to call my primary to schedule an appointment, but the offices are closed today. Thank you | Hi, You have not mentioned what cancers you suffered from, not also mentioned the treatment you received. Back pain may be due to spinal injury, muscle spasm, disease progressing to invade the neural structures. Clinical examination is mandatory to have an idea for identifying the cause. Tender lymph node generally is infective, proper antibiotic course is necessary. You should consult a physician. |
im a 45 year old woman,who suffers from myeloproliferative disorder and been having lots of pain ,under my left rib ive been told that they can feel my spleen,im waiting 2 have a scan and 2 c a consultant im on alpha interferon on for the myelo but now im very worried about the pain im getting ,its getting worse and im having a bad feeling about this ,wot will happen . | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Myeloproliferative disease is a kind of blood cancer (malignancy involving blood cells). This can spread to flat bones like ribs, scapula and also in abdominal organs like spleen and liver. So in your case, we should definitely rule out spread in ribs and spleen for this pain. So get done CT scan or PET scan as soon as possible. For pain relief, you can do following things. 1. Apply alternate ice packs and warm water pad on affected areas. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. If spread is there in ribs and spleen then you might need chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi im 26, male and recently i have noticed a white substance under my gums, i can squeeze it out by applying pressure on my gum and it has a terrible smell to it, i have started brushing everyday as i thought this would probably be the reason why but just incase there is another reason for it i thought it best to seek advice | Hello there, Thanks for writing your query, According to your clinical history I suspect you have developed a gingival abscess or a gum boil that is Chat Doctor. It is caused due poor oral hygiene, improper brushing and flossing that leads to accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth. It needs to be treated by thorough professional deep scaling of gums and root planing of the teeth to remove all the irritants, this will help in resolving the symptoms. Followed by a course of antibiotic and analgesics. I would suggest you to go for symptomatic treatment at home like gargling with lukewarm saline water or antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine or Betadine. I hope this helps, take care. |
Hi doctor, fours years back I had a humerus facture on my left hand.. And i am completely recovered.. From past few days m suffering pain on my left hand... I dont know whether it is pain of the bone r nerves... When I try to fold my elbow fully, I can feel the stifness and pain... What to do | Hi... Your arm pain could be biceps soreness or stiffness... I suggest you to do... Lot of icing over the biceps and painful area... Gentle stretching of your biceps and Forearm muscles... Gentle massage over the entire biceps muscles.Don't lift weights in that hand for a while at least for. 3 days... In case you have any Anti-inflammatory medication prescribed to you earlier have them. Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any further help in this regard... |
This morning i woke up to find that i had wet the bed, this has never happened before, i also have period pains but i,m not due on. A few days ago i woke up and was very dizzy and was stumbling around (like i d had to much to drink) it lasted a few minutes then went, later that same night i was sat in bed and became very dizzy again (i put it down to the heat) but the bedwetting was the final straw, if i ever need the toilet while sleeping i always wake up, and the unine was cold so it must have happened awhile before i woke up, i am quite stressed out at the moment as next month i will be starting i.v.f. | Hello....you had a bed-wetting episode... There can be many reasons for it...first you had a large dose of alcohol as it cause deep sleep and can cause bed-wetting,,,,second you may have just a deep sleep and in due to cold weather you may have done it ,,,in that situation also you need not worry... Third and very important thing to notice is, that is it secondary to any seizure.... As you have mentioned you had episodes of dizziness, and it happened two three times you need to consult regarding it and this matter should be resolved before conceiving as treatment can have negative effect on banyan last it may happen during stressful period in some people. You need to evaluate which one appear most appropriate cause for you and act accordinglyTake care |
My age is 46 Years , Height - 161 Cm, Weight is 75 Kgs, I have small vessel diesease in the brain with white spot, I am under medication taking Aggrenox [ to reduce the stroke ], autocand [ For Blood Pressure ] , Zyleno [ Omega - 3 ] , Cholestral tablet . I have found and confirmed type - 2 - Diabetic. Please suggest what to do ? How to come out of all these ? | Hello, Regarding your concern, I would agree with all your therapy, which will help reduce the progression of small vessel disease. A close monitoring of your blood pressure values, blood glucose and a healthy diet will help reduce the progression of the disease too. There is no specific treatment besides reducing the risk factors like smoking, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had a fall after my foot sliped into a huge pothole, I twisted both my feet and ended up on my bum , I am left with a scar , like dicoloured skin mark of say 3 inches by 2inches,in my skinon my leg and I have also started to suffer bad cramps on my feet and my legs go num after a short sit down. I suffer pain in my knee. I know I am not young but I never had these problem before. Any suggesion will be kindly accepted. Thanks Dave | Hi, As you have given the history of a fall, I will suggest you to do hot and cold therapy (do take a bucket of Luke warm water and another of cold water, dip your leg in hot water for three mins then dip in cold water for one minute, do it 7-10 times) and along with it keep your legs elevated. Do minimal walking and apply cr\u00eape bandaging, sit with leg straight so that your leg don't go into numbness. Hope you will find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doc. My blood pressure last night is 210over107 and I bomet I fill dizy I drink hot green tea what is the best medicine to lower my blood pressure and I have ramatoid atristis Im taking to steroid 10mg for my muscle pain and luzartan 50gm for my blood pressure I had one hearthattack last 2011 the put stint the one of my artery as of now I dont have midicine for my colistirol thank doc.by the way Im 53years old thanks doc | Hi, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your blood pressure. Your blood pressure is really very high. At this blood pressure anything can happen. So you need urgent treatment to control your blood pressure. Ypu need to increase the dose of antihypertensive or add one more Chat Doctor. Consult your physician and take treatment urgently. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then you can ask me.I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am a coeliac (Female 55 years ) and was prescribed lustral a few months ago for anxiety. However Ive since suffered from stomach cramps and diarrhea afew times a week initially and for the past week I have had a few episodes every morning. Is lustral the cause of the probelm. Im good for staying on gluten free diet and I eat well. | Hi, thanks for the query. Short answer Yes; Austral (sertraline) is the cause of your abdominal cramps & diarrhea. Sertraline is a SSRI type of Chat Doctor. As such it is very safe, but it does cause abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea in a few patients. If you are having some relief in anxiety symptoms with Austral; then you can either wait for 2 weeks for your body to adapt to austral so that these symptoms will subside (side effects usually within first few weeks of starting medications).Otherwise, you can be switched to other SSRI like Escitalopram, paroxetine, fluoxetine, fluoxetine etc. which are relatively free of abdominal side effects. Consult your doctor for change of |
i had my left kidney removed almost 4 yrs ago and I had severe vomiting a month following the surgery could it have caused a hernia because I have a lump on that side that has gotten bigger and also causes the incision from the surgery to open in some places and have also had 4 bowl obstructions in my small bowel since the surgery also could this be a nernia? | HelloThanks for query. You have undergone surgery of Neurectomy through flank incision and now getting lump at the site of scar. This is definitely a what is called as Incisional Hernia which occurs due to separation of muscles sutured during surgery. Consult the surgeon who has performed first surgery or a general surgeon. It needs to get repaired by putting proline mesh (Herniorrhaphy). Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I had foot surgery on bunion, when they put the screw in, they broke my foot on Jan 14,2014. The cast was put on wrong. The big toe is droopy and stiff.The second toe is straight up. The foot is was very swollen. Lots of pain. Do you have any suggestions on how to get the swelling down and the droopy toe back to straight? | Hi foot surgery for bunion alone will not cause all these symptoms. In my opinion you had surgery for Hal lux Valgus where multiple surgeries are performed to correct the deformity, hence the plaster and swelling. 2nd toe is held in place by pins till wound heals. I suggest that you take painkillers and keep the foot elevated on two pillows for 2-3 weeks. If no relief then it will be better to consult your surgeon. |
Hai Doctor, I m Mahesh & i m 27 recently married. I have a habbit of watching porn and masturbating, so, my question is when I watch porn or on a winter morning When I wake up my Penis gets erected but when start romancing my wife my penis doesn t erect easily as it erects when i watch porn though I have plenty of sex feelings for her. Even if it erects its just staying for only few moments. I m feeling insulted please help me out so that my penis gets ercted & stands untill she gets satisfied. | Hi, You are recently married. I think sexual anxiety is common cause of problem in your case. Anxiety about partners satisfaction, anxiety, stress, fatigue will cause problem. I would suggest consulting urologist and undergo complete health check up, routine blood tests like CBC. Blood sugar, serum testosterone, USG pelvis if needed. If all tests will come normal then you need psychiatric consultation and sex counselling. Meanwhile, you can take following advises |
Is it possible for an adult (mid 40s) to have a sudden onset of a disorder such as schizophrenia? Relative hearing voices, hallucinating and delusional, very erratic behaviour since Sunday. She has been sectioned under the mental health act (UK). Awaiting results but would like to know if it is possible to suddenly have a schizophrenic episode. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I am afraid to say that the sudden manifestation of schizophrenia is possible and noted in many occasions, but not that often. It is possible definitely. But most of the cases, it used to be found later that the victim had been suffering from anxiety disorder or paranoia throughout his / her life which went unnoticed due to so many causes. In your case, the doctors need to assess this. If that is the case, treatment could become easier. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
over the last few weeks I have had a weird feeling above my left pec at the top closer to my sternum. It comes and goes and is not a pain but just a weird ache. I have had panic attacks in the past which were more sharpe. My breathing is not really affected. I recently quit smoking due to this which I had wanted to do anyway. I have had to stop doing cardio on occassion for fear of something going wrong or feeling light headed. Other times I can do intense cardio with no problems. Without insurance I dont want a useless er trip but am also a little concerned | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation of Yours, You seem to suffer from-Anxiety with Phobia with HD with Angina-due to heavy smoking and Nicotine induced CAD(Coronary Artery Disease). Dear as you can sustain cardio for long time, possibility seems that You suffer from HERD with acid reflux. Causes of the HERD and IBS needs to be ruled out. Probable Causes -Possible cause in absence of more details, are-Costochon Chat Doctor. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question Tod ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! |
I have Mrsa. I use to get lumps under arm pit and had two lanced. Since then I have gotten them near my groin and drain them myself and occasionally get bactirum as an antibiotic. I m worried that maybe these lumps I keep getting aren t mrsa? They drain blood/pus.. I have one now that I don t think drained all the way a couple weeks ago and is a hard pea shape under skin in groin. I have had about 5 in my groin area or underneath my butt/thigh in 2 months that I have drained. Could this actually be cancer? Should I be really concerned? | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. All the swelling on the body might not be solely due to a cancer. So please do not be obsessive about it to avoid anxiety and stress. Well, you have to get these clinically assessed with related investigation by your family physician/ a general surgeon for an appropriate planned management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I am a 19-year-old female from Africa. I have intermittent episodes of Coca cola colored urine, abdominal pain, trouble swallowing, headache and sometimes blurry vision. My IgG levels are over 2,200 and my IgG1 in particular is elevated. I had a test that was equivocal for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. I also have Iron deficiency anemia and get regular intravenous iron infusions. This has been going on for a year. My hematologist seems to have given up trying to get a diagnosis because the test was equivocal. What should I do. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Obviously go for repeat tests and second opinion of another Hematologist. The history is suggestive of hemoglobinuria. Another possibility is of Porphyria. In this condition you get almost similar symptoms and pathology. The Urine is kept in a glass bottle and exposed to sun-rays for a day to see whether it is turned into the brown color or not. The treatment is obviously symptomatic, to take plenty of oral fluids as the detailed to be followed as per the advice of a Hematologist. Another opinion of a Urologist may help |
sir i am a chronic itp patient since birth now i am 51 years male having creatnine 9 and urea 240..i dont want to undergo dialysis because of low platelet count as complications may increasei am nervous though slowly creatnine is coming down shall i avoid dialysis | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should not be worried since complications are rare and usually not serious. More complications may occur if blood urea and creatinine grow above critical value. These values are significantly high, and I consider that dialysis should be planned soon in consultation with your nephrologist. Complication are usually related to some changes in blood picture, but this is usually handles by doctor on dialysis and this should not worry you. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health. |
I experienced acute low right quadrant pain. So bad that a Dr. I work with suggested that it may be a ruptured ovarian cyst . Appendicitis is unlikely because the pain came on so fast. Once the pain dissipates, it comes back after I urinate; but I do not have painful or burning urination . I had a CT scan two months ago and was DX with epiploic appendagitis (left side abdominal pain ) and there was no mention of an incidental finding on my ovaries. How likely is it that a cyst formed and ruptured in two months? | Dear sir/madam, very likely. Follicular ovarian cyst can be formed each month. Every time you need to have the ovulation your egg cell can be held in ovaries and form this kind of cyst. After that it can rupture and cause sharp pain in abdominopelvic region on the side of ovary. So it can be caught(ultrasound) in the middle of the menstrual cycle. If it happens constantly u should do gynecology work up including hormone levels and CT scan of pelvic region. Also, these symptoms can be caused by pelvic infections, abscesses or STDs. Do urinalysis and inflammatory markers to rule this out. Appendicitis can come very fast so don't exclude it. Diverticulitis should be considered too. Wish you good health. |
Hi doc..I m a 20 year old male and I ve been circumcised this morning. I just wanna ask is it safe to sleep on your stomach or should I just sleep on my back?.. After reading and understanding the procedure to do after circumcision, is it okay to treat and clean your penis at home or should I just go everytime for check-ups at my nearest clinic or doctor? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Circumcision is a minor surgery. Still you need to adhere to the hygienic healthy procedure associated after surgery. For at least week you should take precaution so that there should not be any infection. For cleaning and Chat Doctor. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http |
I had pain on my teeth next to the canine which subsided after taking a pain killer only to appear again, this time on the same side on the upper mollar, now I seem to have pain in the whole gum area of my upper jaw. I been given ordent, how effective is it? | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. Actually Orient is an antibiotic, it reduces the infection, but it is not a painkiller, you have to continue with a paracetamol as well to reduce the pain. You should take both Orient and paracetamol thrice daily for 5 days to reduce the pain. And even you should get the x-ray done of your jaw, as it will show the area of infection. Hope it will help you. |
My boyfriend just recently tested positive for mononucleosis, I just wanted to know more about it. We re clearly going to have to wait to see if I ll contract it in the next few weeks. Like can oral sex pass it along to someone who doesn t have it? How long until we can kiss again? Anything really. | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that Infectious Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein Bar virus. It spread through variety of routes like coughing, sneezing, or sharing a glass or food utensils. It is also known as Kissing disease as kissing can spread it. There is no such treatment for it, only supportive treatment is necessary to cure you, I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
I have been getting a mild rash under my left breast that comes and goes quickly. The area itches and turns red with small bumps and then goes away within a couple of hours. The only thing is it comes and goes. This has been happening for almost a month. | Hi, The rash occurring below the left breast off and on might be hives.also called urticaria. It may be without any cause.idiopathic or secondary.some cause may be there. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Thorough history may be taken by him. Investigations may be done to find out internal cause. I would advise antihistamines like fexofenadine 180 mg once a day till you get relief and steroid like methyl prednisolone in tampering dose if needed. You may feel better in few weeks. I hope you hot my answer. Thanks. |
I rode a roller coaster and have suffered dearly for it! I had. I had back spasms the next day. Now 2 months later I haves pulling sensation on my left side and my lower side could this be a pulled muscle? It hurts to lay on my right side even though the pain is on the left. Help | Hi, What I understand by the history is this is not muscular. Because if it was muscular it would have subsided by Maximum of 7 days. Since it didn't send persisting from 2 months I would like to say that this could be trouble caused related to spine. Why don't you just get it examined physically by an orthopedist. Because I feel the symptoms sounds such of a nerve entrapment. Usually nerve entrapment has either of the symptoms like - pain, numbness, tingling, motor weakness etc. We have to consider a lot of differential diagnostic conditions before coming to conclusion. So I really want to say this is my perception to the history you provided. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
My mother is 64 years old and has been having running nose and itching in the nose with sneezing for nearly a month now. The symptoms are more pronounced in the morning. Once she takes lupicof syrup it makes her sleepy but does stop her sneezing and running nose. Is this the right medication but the problem is recurrent. | Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. You have been suffering from Perennial Allergic Rhinitis as it has been there for nearly a month. Pls investigate for the causes for the same. Pls undertake Blood tests for HBO, TLC/DLC/ESR/AEC. Blood Chemistry to find out FBS/PUBS. Urinalysis routine/X-Ray PNS with Reports. In the meanwhile treat the condition with Nasal Chat Doctor. Daily steam inhalations. If the condition is unbearable Steroidal Nasal Sprays containing Fluticazone/Mometazone can be tried to prevent the sneeze from becoming a wheeze. Prevention;Keeping away from the allergen/dust/house dust mite is the only solution. To keep away from active/passive/second hand smoke/keep away from vehicular pollution. Early morning walking and deep breathing exercises will help in preventing future attacks of sneeze. When you start a non sedating histamine such as Fexofenadine., you may discontinue UNICEF. In addition, consult an ENT Surgeon to rule out DNS/Nasal polypoid/Inferior turbinate hypertrophy Wishing you a speedy recovery., Best Regards., |
Hello. As of yesterday, Ive been having pain on the right side of my jaw. It hurts to open my mouth and the right side of my face is somewhat swollen. Ive taken some ibuprofen for the pain but Id like to have an idea of what this might be. Im 18 and Im trying to figure out if its my wisdom teeth or not. Any feedback would be appreciated. | Hellowelcome to ChatDoctorPain & swelling in right side of your jaw and face could be because of wisdom teeth or any other tooth infection. You are 18 years old so, it is the right time for the eruption of wisdom teeth. For this you have to get your IOWA X-ray or OPG done and then visit your dentist to know the status of the tooth and jaw size.Meanwhile, you can do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day and antibiotic course with painkiller can relieve you for sometime from this pain. Hope you are satisfied. Thank you |
Hi Can you help me analyse the result of my daughter-in-law s scan result? Within the endometrial cavity is a well dedualized gestational sac but no embryo yet, no free fluid in the cul de sac , no subchorionic hemorrage seen. No adnexal masses seen. | .sir .there is a gestation sac in uterus but no embryo .as you have not given the age of pregnancy .I assume it is early pregnancy .I think it is nonviable pregnancy as when the radiologist is able to see well-developed gestation sac he must have been able to see embryo .it is hopeless case now .wait for few days it will abort by itself if you have any further query then you come back to Chat Doctor I will definitely help you and guide you with regards Chat Doctor. |
hi, my 10month old infant had fever and flu last week. and about three days ago, I noticed a small bump at the outer corner of her left eye. there isn t any redness and doesn t seem to bother her. we have been using the eyedrop prescribed by doctor for 3 days but the bump doesnt go away. what could be the possible reasons and what should we do? | Hi, Dear , Good Evening. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. This is Chat Doctor. I studied your query in-depth and understood your health concerns.-In My opinion the Cause of the lump under the eye, in reference to the facts of your query--is-Chalazion-which is the infection of the Magician Gland at the outer corner of the eyelid and usually goes after warm compresses and anti-inflammatory treatment in few weeks time.-It could be -Style -infection of the hair follicle of the outer eye on Lt side. Treatment-is Antibiotics-eye |
Hello Doctor, My Father has 1 stent 1 year ago. from the past 10 months he is suffering from shortness of breath and sleeplessness and the doctor suggested to use Auto CPAP to overcome. Still he has the shortness of breath every night and admitted to hospital on emergency several times. And his heart strength reducing as days going forward. Is there any way to get rid of this? Thanks in Advance. -Surender | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, your father is mostly suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF). Better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and coronary angiography. If these show coronary artery blocks, angioplasty and Bypass surgery are the options. So consult cardiologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. |
Hello, i m a 58 yr old female caucasian, thin, tending to joint pain, use mostly holistic medicine, whole foods diet, last year or two too MUCH stress. recenlty begun having little blood blisters form near finger joints on bottom, not painful but feel weird. then today after a short workout at gym, wearing good supportive shoes, i came home, eating lunch & another blood blister popped out under big toe. Hurt as it came out, then subsided, but is painful to walk on. SHowed an allopathic doc the fingers, she said it was nothing, not to worry. the finger clots don t seem to go away at all. Seem to have a stress inflammatory response also showing up on face in new way, she said it was a kind of harmless dermatitis, similar to dandruff. it too comes & goes, never quite leaving. are these inflammatory responses? do you know what the blood blisters are? thanks, JS | Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, Please find my advice below- |
Today, had sudden onset VERTIGO, THEN COLD SWEATS & NAUSEA. No chest pain, headache, or anything else. then felt very tired and slept for two hours, noon to 2 PM, even though had a good sleep last night. Now feel 90% better.I am 73 y.o. and in excellent health otherwise, very physically active, no meds, habits, or health history except Kidney stone & appendectomy; BMI about 25. M. died age 97, F. died age 102.Dx | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms seem to be caused by an inner ear disorder. If this episode repeats, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests. It is also important performing a Doppler ultrasound of the cervical arteries (carotid arteries and vertebral arteries) to check for possible narrowing. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
I m 49 had a hysterectomy last year went back in after 5 days for a bowel obstruction no operation after 5 more days in the hospital i would not heal it took 30 more days for the wound to heal now ive been told i had fibromlagia every time i sit i hurt and every time i stand my groin is numb my buttock | Hello, As mentioned in history I think it is not fibromyalgia. It will be a weakness of the para spinal muscles in the lumbar spine leading to compression on the nerve root via the disc. As you got operated for hysterectomy and later a procedure for the bowel obstruction I can feel that will be a weakness in the core and para spinal muscles. Please describe the symptoms this to the physician so a physical examination of the core and abdominal muscle strength can be assessed and treatment will be initiated with hot water fermentation and exercise for the core and lumbar spine extensor group of muscles. In my clinical experience of 12 years, I have always observed that patients undergoing abdominal surgery complain about the symptoms of pain in the hip region and lower back. With the help of post-operative management under guided physiotherapist should give good results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, last night at a part I got a bit worse for wear and fell over, i awoke this morning to a lump on my inside bone in arm (close to my wrist)...it is painful to touch, but I can clench my fist and move my palm up and down, but its painful to move my hand side to side and to flex my fingers...any ideas? Is it just a bruise? | Hi, Susan. Dear, Good Afternoon. I am Chat Doctor. -I studied your query in-depth and Understood your health concerns.-To Start with-I would advise you NOT to worry about what you are suffering from. For every problem there is a solution with Me.-Treatment and Cause of lump close to wrist- -The painful lump you have is due to the Contused Wrist bones-with Wrist joint Contusion and painful lateral side way movements.-In my opinion-the inside bone lump of the arm above the wrist -is contused Ulna-with painful side-way movements.-This is because you could clench your fist.-Restricted sideways movements and restricted painful flexion of fingers-points to ?fracture without displacement or with little displacement.-I would hence advise Xray-Wrist joint with wrist bones-and to consult ER-Ortho-Surgeon if your ER-Surgeon advises. Treatment Advised--A bruise would be relieved - in 2-3 days time-with treatment by-Tb-NSAIDs/ice compresses and / Wrist Support bandages.-If no relief-Xray wrist and ER Ortho-surgeon consultation is advised to your.-Hope this elaborate advise on your most complex issue would help you to recover fast. Wish you recovery ASAP. Wellcome and ThanksWith Best of Regards |
I wasn t in an car accident almost a month ago. Ever since I ve constantly had a headache and the last 2 weeks I ve had a migraine every few days and each time they get worse to the point I go to the hospital when I get one because nothing works. What should I d do? | Cellophane you for trusting ChatDoctorDear post-traumatic headache may experience in with in 7\u00a0years after injury. It may mimic migraine headache. Dear what Chat Doctor. Tricyclic antidepressants may be useful. Nsaid may cause rebound headache. Include physical therapy, biofeedback/relaxation therapy, nerve stimulators, and cognitive behavioral therapies is useful. Please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. Take care |
I have discomfort on right side of my body along with a sensation of heaviness. It started in my right side under my lower rib. I have had ultrasound ct scan both negative. this discomfort, which I describe as burning pressure, has now spread to my right shoulder down to my lower leg, that whole side of my body feels what I also describe as solid, like muscle tightness all the way down and up. My right lung feels tight and I have trouble taking breaths when exercising and laying on my back | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are mostly having bronchitis. Your symptoms like chest tightness, heaviness and breathing difficulty on exertion etc. are suggestive of bronchitis more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. So get done PFT. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my name is Christen. I have been experiencing a very subtle and minor numbness in my big toe, no pins and needles feeling, but I can definitely tell it feels unusual. I first noticed it back in February of this year but it was never major enough to bother me. Just felt numb when I touched it with my fingers or other foot. Today however it has been more prominent and it looks swollen compared to my right big toe which feels completely normal. My right foot has been in a medical boot due to a sprained ligament. I also work retail and spend most of the day on my feet in flat sandals that really don t offer much support. I m wondering if I should ice this to reduce the swelling or take an anti inflammatory? I know numbness is not a common thing for the big toe and I am worrying myself even more by looking up symptoms and causes on the internet. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it! | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As the numbness is in the for this could be due to any of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular issue. Having a clinical examination performed and an MRI of lumbar spine should help understand the soft tissues. As due to mild impingement of the nerve in the L5-S1 region there may be numbness in the toe and this is the first symptom. Also since it is toe you need to even check your uric acid levels via urine examination to rule out the gouty arthritis. As per my clinical practice most patients needs a differential diagnosis method to be performed to find the root cause. Also doing icing is better than anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. |
hello sir i am from india. yesterday my father suddenly prasure is high and fall dawn unconsciousnesss ly minor broken his head in back side and minor blood come through his nose and ear also. my father age is now 74. now he is now hospital in GNRC hospital , guwahati ,assam ,india. | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing to us. Your fathers' case is clearly evident from the fact that he had high pressure. This uncontrolled high pressure gave rise to stroke, which may of two types |
I am a 33 year old female. I have excessive post nasal drip in the mornings. My throat feels like there is a lump in there, i am belching and vomitting a lot of foam. I am having a hard time breathing even after using my albuterol inhaler. I do not have heart burn or stomach ache. Do you have any ideas what may be wrong with me? | Hi, Dear , thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in-depth and I feel concerned about it. In my opinion -you are suffering from the \"Side-effects of the albuterol inhaler\"-I would advise you to Urgently STOP the use of albuterol inhaler-and consult your ER physician for alternative Chat Doctor. The lump in throat is the feeling due to the chest discomfort with nausea, belching and omitting due to side effects of albuterol. Hope This would resolve your query. Wellc ome again for any more query |
I had 5 concussions memory problems headaches everyday and problems sleeping what could this mean? My school ran a test it is proven I have a memory problem I can never sleep right anymore I am very clumsy a lot and my headaches never stop they happen everday | Hello thanks for asking from Chat Doctor for your health related queries can understand your concern. Repeated head trauma can result in memory problems. You have mentioned that you had 5 concussions and have headache daily along with problems in memory. The memory problems have been confirmed by tests in school also. Though it is not common to have memory problems in school going child Chat Doctor. Get your imaging investigations like CT scan done to rule out any evidence of trauma to brain. Medicines like Donepezil, Semantic can help to reduce the progression of traumatic memory loss. Visit a doctor for help. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care |
Hi, I have a 22 month old daughter who from about 3 months has had a dry cough every day. About a week ago she started having a runny nose and congestion. She s threw up a couple times from what I think is being caused by drainage. The drainage is clear and she has no fever. She also randomly throws up about twice a month during afternoon evening hours. Any idea what could cause all of this? | Hi.... 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 |
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed as a MRSA carrier. I am about to become a Grandfather for the first time and am worried about being around my new infant granddaughter. What can I do to prevent any transmission and should I even hold her as a newborn? Thank you very much.... David | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It is better to get it treated before you take your kid. The precautions to be taken depends on the site where you carry the infection. It is usually in the nasal cavity, and can be treated with antibiotic cream, and prevented by maintaining good nasal hygiene. Anyhow, you can take the following precautions before touching.1)Wash your face and hands well with plenty of soap and clean water, and Chat Doctor. 2)Avoid kissing and face to face breathing.3)Avoid visiting when you have cold/flu.3)Cover your nose and mouth with a kerchief during cough/sneeze. I hope you will find this information useful. Thank you. |
My daughter is 26 and has been to the emergency room twice with severe pain in her stomach , after running test they said her stomach was expanding instead of releasing it. They stated she had 4 days worth of food in her stomach. They gave her pain meds and a pill to make her throw up but it hasnt worked | YOUR DAUGHTER SEEMS TO HAVE DEVELOPED NARROWING OF THE OUTLET OF HER STOMACH CALLED PYLORIC STENOSIS HENCE PREVIOUSLY EATEN FOOD STAYS IN STOMACH AS YOU SAY 4 DAYS OLD FOOD. THIS HAPPENS AS A RESULT OF COMPLICATION OF ULCER WHICH WOULD MANIFEST AS ACIDIC ERUCTATION AND PAIN AFTER EATING FOOD. A SPLASHING SOUND CAN BE HEARD / FELT IN UPPER ABDOMEN IF THERE IS PYLORI STENOSIS. A THIN BARIUM MEAL X-ray OR MORE PREFERABLY ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF STOMACH IS NOT ONLY DIAGNOSTIC BUT ENDOSCOPIC DILATATION OF NARROWED PART OF STOMACH OUTLET WILL BE THERAPEUTIC / CURATIVE ALSO. MEET YOUR GASTROENTEROLOGIST. |
hi doctor, my name is mathew. two weeks ago in a medical test , the report shows that my blood sugar fasting 133, try glycerides 176, sgot-36 & sgpt - 69. l started taking medicine for sugar and diet. what kind of food l can take. can l eat fish, chicken and egg ? l stopped alcohol conception. is there any liver problems for me | Hello Mathew, welcome to Chat Doctor, Fasting sugar 133 is not so high. If it is detected first time don't start medicine for that. First do HbA1c report. It will decide whether you are diabetic or not. If HbA1C is normal then there is no need to worry at all. If it is borderline or not so high then you have been cautious about food habits like sugar-free diet, etc., And if it is high then you may have to go for anti-hypoglycemic medicines. Your SGPT and GOT is normal, so there is no chance of any liver problem. But be careful and don't consume alcohol. Have a good health |
Hi,My platelate count is around 6lacs n blood test shows iron deficiency. Dr advised me to take livogen 1 hr before lunch n dinner. Sometimes it happens I couldn t take before lunch. Can I take after lunch. How much time will it take to reduce the level of platelets. | Hi, Raised platelet counts are often seen in iron deficiency anemia. It takes about 2 months for hemoglobin to normalize after you have started iron replacement therapy. If you find it difficult to take Limoges before food, it is OK to take it after food. There is some reduction in absorption when you take it along with or after food, but is fine. You have to take iron tablets for total of 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, |
Creatinine level is 8. what does it indicates ? | Hello Amir Syed;welcome to Chat Doctor Please see the report again |
I had a red bump on my inner upper thigh. I left it alone and it became pimple like. When i popped it yellow colored pus came out then blood. Now there is a tack sized hole where i popped this thing. Can you tell me what these are and how to prevent them from coming back? | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Possibly either it was a boil or an infected sebaceous cyst and on popping it exuded its infected material out. The hole so created might heal by itself slowly and the condition is cured. If it was a cyst which got secondarily infected, it would not vanish even after healing, and would remain there as an elevated cyst, which might again get infected time and again to give rise to similar symptoms. In that case the permanent cure would be to remove it surgically and send it for histopathology for confirmation. The prevention of such infection to come or the cysts getting infected is to observe strict personal hygiene along with avoidance of fiddling with any pre-existing cyst in the area. If these keep on recurring, you should consult a Dermatologist for an appropriate treatment. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I ve been precribed Albuterol to use with a nebulizer by my Cardiologist. When filling the precription, the pharmacist commented that it can cause heart issues if used too much. I intend to use it only prior to walking distances, as that s when I have the most trouble breathing. I found that interesting as it was given to me by my heart doctor. Should I be worried? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Albuterol is short-acting beta 2 agonists. If used more (more than 5 times a day), this causes sympathetic hyperactivity. This in turn causes tachycardia, palpitations, rise in blood pressure, tremors etc. So albuterol can damage heart if taken too frequently. So better to restrict its use to less than 3-4 times a day in cardiac patients. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Dear Doctor, I am a 18 yr old male. For the past few months I have been trying out semen retention. I read about it online, though there seemed to be lot of conflicting opinions and arguments both for and against it. I hold back both when masturbating or when actually having sex with my girlfriend, though i still always use a condom. I ve found that this allows me to stay erect for 2+ hours, which makes it easier for her to orgasm multiple times, and we both enjoy it more. When I do this i feel aroused often and am able to edge or have sex every day, sometimes several times a day. My only concern is, will I have any health side effects from this? I ejaculate once a month just to be safe. Thanks. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think you are overdoing sex. Body produces semen for ejection. Semen is a waste product once it is produced. If you do not eject it during sex or masturbation, body knows how to get rid of it. Body gets rid of semen while in sleep or through urine. You cannot hold it in your body. But, let me warn you, you are practicing something which is against nature and nobody knows what shall be the consequences. So be on the safer side. Practice sex which is conventional and enjoy. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some sexology psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
My mother is 90 and generally good health, but lately has found through blood tests that her blood count is low and she has over the last few years suffered from nosebleeds. Other information | Thank you for your question. A little clarification regarding your mothers blood counts would be appreciated. Does she have a low hemoglobin level or other counts also reduced? If she has a low hemoglobin level she probably has anemia which in this age maybe nutritional. Other causes may also need to be ruled out in old age. A peripheral smear examination may help with pointing us to the cause. For the anemia you may give her iron supplements in the form of tablets or syrup. And an improved diet including green leafy vegetables. As for the bleeding from nose I would advise you to get an ENT consultation to rule out any structural problems in the nose and a condition called atrophic rhinitis. Does she have hypertension or increased blood pressure? Uncontrolled blood pressure may also cause epistaxis and bleeding from the nose. Also is she taking any blood thinning medications or aspirin? They, too, may cause epistaxis in elderly. I hope this helps you. Please do let me know if you need more clarifications. |
I fell on Friday and landed on my right shoulder. I hurt my left foot so bad that I didn t notice until 3 days later that my shoulder is hurting worse everyday. What could the problem be? Or will this just go away sort of like pains from a car accident. | Hi, there are two things here1. Falling is like a compression injury2. Car accident is like a hurtful impact injury. Both has different scenes to understand. Usually if there is no swelling then it shouldn't be a matter of worry. Pain takes its own time to reduce. Use of the hot water fermentation will help reduce pain further. On the safer note - it is always advisable to undergo and x-ray the pain limits the shoulder movements. If not then muscular injury recovers with time. With the grace of God I wish you a good health |
hi,i had chronic cough over past 2 months and had a ct scan..ct says,small volume lymphnodes seen in prevascualr region,lungs are clear.My pulmonologist says nothing to worry and the lymphnodes are because of infection.I am worried about cancer.Please suggest | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Lymphnodes in the vernacular region that is in front of the heart are seen in many conditions. It can be present in cancer, tuberculosis, autoimmune conditions or mild infections. Cancer lymph nodes are usually larger than 10 mm in size and can cause pressure effects. Cancer also causes unexplained weight loss and chronic cough and so does TB. However, if your doctor has done a detailed clinical examination then there is no need to worry. If it is due to an infection then it will resolve with treatment. Please take medicines as given and then after consulting your doctor on a follow-up you can get repeat CT scan chest done and that will show the lymph nodes getting smaller or disappear. Please do not worry. |
I had a Amblation on the 4th and I have had vision problems today. It was like I was looking through a prisom it was in both eyes and then I lost my right prorifial for about 5 min. The total time was close to 45 min then back to normal. I am 63 year old male | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Ablation is done mostly for atrial fibrillation. And atrial fibrillation can cause thrombosis and embolism. These embolic can travel through blood and lodge in tiny vessels of retina, brain, kidneys etc. When they lodge in retina, they cause decreased blood supply to that part of retina. So retinal ischemia develops. This kind of retinal ischemia can cause visual impairment. So better to consult ophthalmologist and get done retinal angiography to rule out embolism and ischemia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi Dr. Narasi | HelloElevated liver enzymes may mean raised ALT, AST,GET, ALP etc. Increased ALT, GGT and AST may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. Your husband may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, viral markers, lipid profile, ultrasound of abdomen. He is rightly suggested for CT scan. It is very helpful in assessing exact reason. He may need to take medicines after evaluation. Generally this is a manageable condition. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Ok, I will give this a shot. When I go into my sons room the plastic cart and a few plastic bins he has in his room smell like they a rotting, It is the most awful smell I have ever smelled. But here is the catch I am the only one in the house that is smelling it. I have taken out a few other plastic things from his room and the smell went away but now it is back and the other plastic stuff is starting to smell the same way. Over the past 5 or so years my sensitivity to smell has been increasing. But this plastic thing is getting to be ridiculous and driving me crazy. My son has a lot of allergy issues and I am not sure if it is effecting him the way it is me. He says he does not smell anything. Do you have any advice? | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Dyslexia. It can be due to |
It s been 6 weeks since my husband was diagnosed with Shingles He is still experiencing some very intense nerve pain and is having a recurrence of some blisters. Also, can you recommend other treatments for the nerve pain. He s been taking Lyrica. | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorI would keep a possibility of Neuralgia. Shingles is commonly accompanied by neuralgic pains, shooting or burning or stabbing pains. This is commonly called as Herpes associated neuralgia (HAN). However, when it persists long after Shingles has resolved, then it is called as Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) i. e pain lasting 1 month after episode of shingles. The pain is due to inflammation and scarring of nerves affected by the episode of shingles. Treatment is effective but sometimes lasts months or years specially in old age group of patients |
my daughter is 2 yrs old. yesterday she didnt have much to eat. except when it came to junk food (chips, juice etc) this was mostly the entire day refusing to eat solid food. then today she projectile vomit (3times), reoccurring hiccups and still doesnt have an appitie. but doesnt show signs of being sick ...HELP! | Thanks for the query. By description, it seems adults are giving in demands of the child. The yesterday's meal was high in salt and sugar and fructose and GO how many more chemicals in the form of stabilizers, preservatives etc. Her body seems to be throwing the toxins ingested. My advice is to wait and watch and visit her doctor if vomiting persist. Do not worry if she doesn't take a meal or so. Do not force anything, but please do not give any junk food, it is never replacement of regular food. You can offer her banana, lemon water, buttermilk etc. You are the parent, and you are supposed to enforce these things. |
Respected doctor,My grandfather is suffering from last stage throat cancer. Due to his age chemo and radiation are not being performed on him. The cancerous lump has been removed along with his food pipe n voice box, but the cancer returned and he was prescribed medicines which have a very heavy dose. Currently the lump has gotten very big and past two days he has been throwing up a lot of blood. Are there any home remedies we can do to help him at least eat normally and make the pain bearable | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am sorry about your grandfather and this serious disease. Unfortunately it is very hard to make his life easier now. This is mechanic obstruction and if surgery can't be helpful any more then nothing can. You can just give him easier liquid food in small meals 5-6 times per days. If he becomes completely unable to eat then gastrostomy should be made as last option. Everything else is just palliative care for his pain, mental condition and infection prevention. Wish you good health. |
Have had a result back from blood sample stating that my kidneys are functioning 48% i am 66 and dont have high blood pressure or diabeties,what can i do to help themfunction again..ie,diet.etc. and am i likely to live very long..also have heart palputations,sickness,and headaches..is there any thing i can take for these ..my doctor gave me a print out,but it only says what the kidneys do..which i already new..i am going back in 2 months..any suggestions please...thanks. | Hello sir, For your age, you don't have Diabetics, hypertension or an ischemic heart disease. The kidney is not assessed by percentage. It is assessed by estimating the blood urea or Serum creatinine levels. Without knowing their value and its effect over the body like edema face, abdomen and legs and other symptoms of kidney failure/medical renal disease - we cant assess by percentage. Heart palpitations, sickness and headaches need a complete evaluation of Sugar, Lipid profile, urea, creatinine, BP, ECG and USG abdomen for Urinary tract etc., First analyze what problem you have and what is their effect in your body, then take medicines and follow Chat Doctor. You will live longer and live better My best wishes for that |
hi my name is paul. I had total knee replacement on march 5.i have scar tiss problem.knee is stiff and cant bend .I am at 85range now with no help. at pt I am at 105 with my pt pushing on it.but it allways goes back to stiff. had tiss broken up 2 weeks ago by my doc.still stiff every day . what can I do. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As your range is 85 degrees, you need to push harder and active hamstring movement should be achieved, and the knee ROM should be 120 degrees for better stability and mobility. Also, while performing knee bending for getting range pain may come and knee may become stiff as this is brains protective mechanism, and it has to be overridden to get the tissue flexibility. In my clinical practice we get 130 degrees and this kind of symptoms are common. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I have a question I am 23 years old and all my life I have had head aches and bloody noses. have had a spinal tap done when i was 14 they said it came back ok. Still having head aches and recently have had blood work done still they say its all ok. I don t know what to do right now I m having bad pains on left side of my head and back of head my jaw hurts all the way down my neck . Any idea what it could be? | Hi, (A) The NECK PAINS may be associated with some nerve impingement, may be some cervical vertebra inflammation/swelling due to repeated friction, MRI would be helpful to get it checked. (B) NOSE BLEED - nose bleed is mostly occurring due to the nasal mucosa (inner surface of nose) gets Chat Doctor. Trauma to the outside of the nose, such as a blow to the face, or trauma inside the nose, such as nose picking. Rarely |
Hello, Im a 21 year old girl, and I was in a fight recently. But as I was at the time intoxicated as I went to hit the other person (in defense of a friend) I missed and hit a fence, my hand was badly bruised but nothing seems broken, I havent been to a doctor but now I am worried as between my index finger and middle finger s knuckles, there is a hard lump that hurts to touch and feels like bone, its right up next to my middle finger knuckle. I don t know what to do about it. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Treatment for knuckle lump in throat and headache-Consult ER ortho-surgeon, Elevate and Rest the traumatized hand. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory-1tab x 2 times for 5 days X-ray of the hand. That is what you could urgently. This advice is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
hello doctor how are you, thanks for helping all of us through online | Hello Thanks for posting your query Your husband suffers from chronic back pain. It may be due to many causes, may be mechanical, inflammatory, Degenerative, infective. To think that Its only solution is operation is wrong. So you should visit an orthopedic surgeon for detailed examination of spine, neurological examination & x-ray other in. As required, And treatment plan accordingly, maybe in form of physiotherapy. Regards |
My father is 80 years old. 5 days ago (Monday), he had surgery to address a chronic subdural hematoma (400cc of liquid/blood). Burrhole on both sides of his head. Tubes were removed Wednesday. He didn t wake up on Wednesday so on Thursday, NGT for 250 calories, every 4 hours. Friday am, CT scan revealed a blood clot on his right side (100 cc), another burrhole. My question is, what can be the possible reasons why he is not waking up? Both neurosurgeon and neurologist , after reviewing his CT scan say that they see no reason why he is not waking up and that we should just wait. | Hello, Prolonged unconsciousness following surgery may be due to a variety of causes. Since the CT scan is normal so causes that would be most likely are imbalance of electrolytes (like sodium etc.) in the blood. But since both neurosurgeon and neurologist have seen, I am sure this must have been tested and ruled out by them. He is very old and with aging body is not capable of handling problems as well as a young body is. I will agree with your doctors that waiting hoping for the best is the only option. If it is feasible in your hospital, MRI may be helpful in coming to a conclusion. Good luck. |
Hello,Can Hifenac-MR, along with an antacid, be taken for pain in shoulder? Can it be taken continuously for few days when there is pain or should be avoided afap due to adverse side-effects?My mother is having shoulder pain and is undergoing physiotherapy since last few days.Thanks & Regards | If it is taken for time being then it is key, but should not be taken as treatment for shoulder pain. Shoulder pain has to be diagnosed properly and should be treated accordingly. I am sure the physiotherapy treatment what she is taking will be according to her diagnosis and will help her to get relief. You can also ask her to use hot and cold pack frequently to get some more soft tissue healing with relaxing soft tissue, increasing blood circulation, and reducing inflammation. Here just wanted to update you to check whether she has frozen shoulder or it's a soft issue damage (rotator cuff).because many times it is diagnosed wrong and treatment for both is different. For frozen shoulder more over as a physio I do treatment with shoulder manipulation. And for soft tissue injury the manipulation is not suggested and only the soft tissue relaxing and healing treatment only can be given. To check if your mother able to move her hand up standing against wall as well take hand on her back with little pain then it is related to soft tissue pain. And if she is not able to move hand up complete with range block feeling then it can be frozen shoulder. If still confuse then still can be diagnosed properly with MRI. Here my only advise is treat the cause of the pain and painkiller should be for time being. Hit the thanks if it is useful. Take care. |
I had received a lower lumbar sprain a few years ago due to having hit my lower back against the sharp edge of an armrest on a chair and since then at least 3 to 8 times a month it spasms and I have to immediately stop whatever I am doing because I can t move and the pain takes my breathe away and the sharp pain in my lower back lasts for several minutes. Could it be caused by a pinched nerve in my back ? I no longer qualify for Medicaid and I don t know what to do. Sincerely Jerry Upp | Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment.Meanwhile, you can follow these measures |
I am a 60 yr old male 6ft at 13 stone in weight. Very painful lower back pain, where certain movements can cause a severe pain, virtually bringing me to my knees. Looking at the front of my body in the mirror I see that it has become lopsided in that on hip looks higher than the other, even though I am stood normally... as if my body has been pulled out of shape while this sympton persists. Is this likey to be a muscle or spinal problem? | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of spinal nerve root there can be pain in your back and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I am 6 week pregnant n my transvaginal ultrasound only a sac of 6 mm is visible nothing else and yesterday morning I also had 4-5 drops of bleeding.Is there anything to worry or everything will be fine?My doctor also suggested me to take dubagest sr 300.. Is it safe? | Hi there,Yes Suggest which is a progesterone is absolutely safe in pregnancy especially in the first trimester where it has given to continue the pregnancy if we are suspecting threatened abortion. So please do not worry about the medication and take it as advised. It is common in early scans for the sac to be empty, on repeat scan after 10 days the fetal pole and fetal heart can be seen. Any early pregnancy has a 1 in 6 chance of miscarriage and usually after fetal heart is seen the miscarriage risk decreases to less than 5%. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I was hospitalised about 3 weeks ago due to staff in my blood stream, abses on my sacram and a staff infection on the tendon in my left ankle. They sent me hme a week later with a pick line and I seemed to do good the first week but then they changed my antibiotic and my dressing an ever since ive felt like I can tell the infections still in my body if not gettin worse now, I hqve a constant burning pain from elbow under arm pit an the whole chest an shoulder on the side of picc line, feeling week, sore cramped muscles an swelling is back in my ankle. Not to mention the nurse who changed my dressing didnt wear gloves and pulled the pick line out about an inch an a half then pushed back in about a half inch not including after that I lifted my arm up an the muscle pushed the line out an inch so I hurryd and layed my arm down with jamed that inch back in.. I dnt feel right at all I believe but I mite just be paranoid. .. wat should. I do? | Hello, Thanks for your query. Antibiotics are used to treat staph infections. There's another treatment sometimes used with staph infections. If the infection goes so deep that it involves muscles or fibers that enclose muscles, it needs to be surgically cleaned. A staph infection is contagious if the wound is weeping or Chat Doctor. If the sore becomes unusually painful or red, get prompt medical attention. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
hello, sir, i am in gr8 difficulty, i had a problem that i keep on thinking on any absurd thing for many days, like if someone has said something wrong to me, i will keep on thinking over it for years, becoming hyperactive on it, it seems to me that it had happened jst now, i will feel anger and different feelings regarding to it. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. This type of attitude / over thinking happens when you have very little to do. That is your job / education is of a very easy nature. You get a lot of time to think and instead of thinking positive, you are habituated towards negative. No problem. This is not a mental disorder. Keeping yourself busy should solve the problem. Be passionate towards your job / studies. Involve yourself in games and other social activities. Keep yourself healthy and enjoy life. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Dear Dr,My 5 years toddler have fall down from a bed and bump her head (left side above ear -the corner) on a hard floor. Immediately I spot a huge lump in her head. I had immediately applied wrapped ice on her head. She did not cried much and fall asleep. No symptom of vomiting, etc. However I took her to GP on the next day and was advised to keep an eye on her for several days. Seventh month passed and in the first 6 weeks about 50% of the lump has reduced. The rest 50% retained till today ( not very obvious but the lump can be noticed easily if any one touched and compared her right and left head corner. She did not complained any pain when I pressed the head after 2 months. But now she is having chicken pox and she is complaining about mild pain in the lump for the first time in four months. Any advise from you will be highly appreciated. `Melly` | Hi, Dear , Thanks for the query to My Chat Doctor Clinic. I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns. Cause of the head corner painful lump after 4 thin my opinion-the current mild pain observed after 4 myths after the head corner lump of your daughter, is due to-a-The lump your daughter had resolved in first 2 myths and was resolving as it was post fall trauma-leading to Hematoma-lump/ blood Clot.b-Lately the Viral Mumps infection, has caused secondary infection of the unresolved head lump, which lead to the mild pain in it. Advise for treatment-Mild pain in the resolving Hematoma-Lump is a bad sign for which I would advise you to act fast for preventing further complications-a-Consult ER Surgeon b-Start Antibiotics to control infection c-and plan Incision and Chat Doctor. Hope this would help you to plan treatment of the head Corner lump with your ER Surgeon. Hope this resolves your query. Wellcome for further query in this regard. Have a Good Day. With Regards |
I am getting occasional little pulsing pains above my sternum both left and having a constant feeling of uneasiness, sometimes unable to sleep and get dizzy then wake up suddenly! I am pretty sure I am experiencing anxiety for the first time as I always seem to be worrying at the moment about everything, thinking the worst etc?? I am healthy, cycle around 30km daily. Aged 38, male | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it is anxiety related only. But since it is pulsating feeling and on left we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out heart problem. If ITIS normal than mostly it is due to anxiety only. Better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. |
My son is 3 yrs 3 mts old he is always suffering from cold cough fever everymonth i am worried i stay in kuwait doc say that it is due to climate here his blood was taken in dec and everything was ok he is 16kg weight why is fever coming every month is it any major prb please let me know Thankyou | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Recurrent cough and cold in child Chat Doctor. So better to consult pediatrician and get done clinical examination of respiratory system to rule out asthma. If asthma is there then he needs inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Another possibility is recurrent Influenza infection. So better to give him annual Influenza vaccine. This will protect him for 1 year. So better to first consult pediatrician and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. |
Hello. I fell about a week ago on my ankle. i fell off a chair and landed on my right ankle inward. I didnt roll it. I had severe swelling, clear from my mid calf all the way to my toes. The swelling has gone down but my ankle keeps bruising. My pain has not gotten any better either. My pain is starting to become fairly constant. I would describe it as sharp, almost stinging pain. I made a doctor appointment for friday. I have been on crutches and the doctor told me to put by old boot back on untill i visit her. I have also been using the RICE method. | Hello, There are two possible diagnoses |
i dont have the money to go to a doctor, im freshly out on my own now. im 22 yrs old and in need of some serious answers. i have been looking on the infowebs and i have come across a couple of things but im not sure if they are what im experiencing. i have had a couple bumps come up about a yr ago. they went away but now im worried that i may have something. i have been sexually inactive since last yr. my penis has some small non painful bumps on the shaft, i also have a slight itch it doesnt always itch but when it does which like i said is rare its only where my genitals and thigh kind of meet you know. well i was wondering what i could do to treat this. its not spreading or getting worse but its slowly going away and im just scared a little nervous about telling someone and everything. please help me out. | Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with your health care concerns am sorry to hear that you have noticed several small non-painful lumps on your penis. These lumps are most likely small sebaceous cysts and are very common and completely benign. You have nothing to be concerned about here. These lumps are small oil glands under the skin that create small lumps or cysts. These are never an indication of any other diseases or do they change into anything worrisome. I can reassure you that you are healthy and normal. The itching maybe minor yeast infections which can occur and is called Tina courts or jock itch. You can use an over the counter antifungal spray like inaction to help reduce the itch. I hope this answers your question. Please contact Chat Doctor again with any of your health care concerns |
My father is 76 yr old he is suffering with hepatitis C , for that reason it become cronic heptacercullar carcinoma and the tumor size become 97x98 cm, after CT scan it was found that there are two cysts in both kidneys & 10cm cyst at his gall blader, please suggest for his best treatment, doctor prescribed him soranib 200mg 4tablets per day and heptral 400mg two tablets daily. but now he become very weak by health condition. please recomand best medicine so that he feel less pain. | Hi hepatitis c virus (CV) disease occur during blood transfusion using unsterile needle prick. Follow1, rich protein diet avoid alcohols, avoid oil fry food items. Investigation PCR count I 131 IMAGING scans. Diet 1, protein rich diet, egg white has to use, protein powder, Bavaria tablets use 2 times daily, lactulose solution c, treatment liver transplant, avoid viral load by Bavaria tab. Precaution avoids unsterile syringe contact, no vaccine for hepatitis c |
I have a son who suffers with enursis. We have used the usual methods of the alarm and desmopressin. It has been suggested to me to look at his diet and foods which he may be intolerant to. Please could you offer some advice on this and am I able to get any food allergy tests carried out anywhere. Thankyou | Hi.... I have just gone through your query. There is no evidence in medical literature that enuresis is related to food allergy. Any specific food will not induce enuresis in an otherwise normal kid. I do not think for this reason you need to take up a food allergy panel testing. You are already on treatment for enuresis for which you can continue the same. I again reiterate the fact that enuresis is not related to food allergy. Regards - |
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