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my aunt was diagnosed with ovarian cancer over 18 months ago....recently i have had abdominal pain, spotting although i have a mirena coil, constipation and continual uncomfortable full feeling. i went to my gp who advised me to change my diet over the next 10 days, although i do eat fruit and veg daily. My question is although my aunt has been diagnosed could i be at risk also. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Ovarian cancer runs in family. So you have increased risk of ovarian cancer. Right now your symptoms doesn't look like ovarian cancer. Still you should go for ultrasound abdomen and ca 125 level once to rule out any chance of ovarian cancer. 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. |
Saturday night I fell in the bathroom partly because of being half asleep and because my legs fell asleep. Monday I noticed a bump on my head. That apparently explained the headaches I was getting. Today I woke up with severe neck and shoulder pain. It s spreading to the other side. The bump is pretty much gone. It was on the same side of my head as the shoulder pain. Should I be concerned? | Hello don't think this is anything to worry about. It sounds like you have some muscular soreness after the fall. This is similar to having a whiplash type injury. If you are experiencing stiffness then apply some heat and perform some gentle stretching. Massage and physical therapy can also help. If you have a lot of pain then take an over the counter medicine like Tylenol or ibuprofen. Best wishes. I hope this helps. A Chat Doctor. |
Having burning sensation in vaginal area Doc did test some test after taking some fluid from vagina gave metro gel vaginal gel applied still having burning sensation n also having brown n white fleshy discharge can may I know is it common discharge can I take AF kit tablets | Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. As I understand it is not a normal discharge. It could be because of some kind of infection. You should be investigated for vaginal discharge microscopy to know the causative agent for discharge. There are bacterial, parasite and fungal agent that can cause such type of discharge. So I advised you to not take AF kit blindly, first confirm the diagnosis and then start treatment. Hope it will help you. |
My son had brain surgery for seizures in 2008, he has three titanium plates and numerous titianium screws, since his surgery he has experienced scalp sores similar to pimples , and the doctors don t know what it is. We wonder if he has an allergic reaction to titanium, or possibly a form of fungus, or Bacteria. Do you have any ideas? | Only your neurosurgeon after MRI ;others desired investigation or may be after seeking opinion from other experts will give definite opinion. Such symptoms are known to occur where appliances are used and causes may be sensitivity ;poor quality of appliances supplied by co. Just few days back an international hip replacement supplying co has been found guilty for supplying faulty appliances and have been heavily fined I am not accusingly the present appliances supplying in present case I am just saying that it may be an un intended fault Neurosurgeon has to take a call on it and look into Eva aspect My advice is do not take treatment in your hand and not do treatment on guess work Follow instructions and advice of neurosurgeon well soon Chat Doctor. |
My 15 days old baby boy is having red rashes around his Anal hole. We change the dispensed clothes every 2 hour but still seeing rashes..We give him only breast milk, if hiccups occur gripe water will be provided. Some times we use to give water drops.. | Hi, at this age most common is diaper rash or nappy rash.- you can apply ointment of Calamine on the affected area and all the area of skin that comes in contact with diaper before applying diaper.-Avoid rubbing excessively while cleaning the affected area.-Use soft wipes for cleaning rather than any rough cloth.-If the rash is persistent, in spite of this ointment and if the rash spreads to different areas, visit a pediatrician for clinical examination.other probability that it could be dermatitis .this requires special management. |
Hi, dr Samuel this is about smal swelling under the tibia of the inner side above the ankle. it can t be seen, only in touch ,feel uneven surface , no redness, skin color is even, not warm, painful when pressing hard on it , diameter like 2 inches, what is the exact cause of this sweling. Thanks for your reply. | Hi I am Chat Doctor. You have an area of tender and abnormal sensation spot about 2\" in diameter below your leg on the inner side. The possibility is 1. Sprain on ligament on the medial side of ankle joint. 2. Swelling secondary to venous curiosities 3. Tendinopathy of tibialis posterior. It will require direct examination of the patient to arrive at a probable diagnosis. I suggest you consult your orthopedic surgeon for examination and treatment thereof. |
Hello Doctor my name is Eva I am from shillong. so i m very happy to see this webside healthcare for pigmentation. at first i have a pimples my pimples never go it keep on comming then i try to consult to dr he give me a medicine after sometime my skin become so ruff that start comming a brown spot scar from my cheek now spread to nose and cheeks cannot notice if we dont see it properly.so can you suggest me a good medicine pills or cream or whateveryyou can do. it will be greatefull | Pimples come when your skin becomes more oily. Your doctor might have given medicines to reduce the oil. So your skin is becoming Chat Doctor. And when you are using medicines for pimples you should not expose to sunlight or else your skin will get tanned brown. Right now continue with the pimples' medicine. Apply SUBRACE sunscreen on your face 20 min before you go out. Once the pimples come down then you can apply definite cream every day night to the marks. |
i have a minimal ptb at right but iv done my treatment last january 2010..when i took my chest xray last week,found out that there is a suspicious right apical infiltrates and suggest ro have an apicolordotic view. right after that,iv found out that i have still a minimal ptb.. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Tuberculosis heals by fibrosis and calcification after treatment. Your current x-ray findings are more suggestive of old healed lesions. So no need to directly start anti-tubercular Chat Doctor. Get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy. Of both these are normal then no need to worry about active tuberculosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My 11 month old son drank water from tub toys that contained mold and had not been used in some time. I had no idea until I saw it floating in the water after the fact. The following morning he had a high fever and chest congestion. Could this be an issue caused by the mold or simply a coincidence? This is the second day with these symptoms, should I be concerned? | Hello, I just read through your question. It is possible that the mold from the tub toys are responsible for this. You can treat the fever with Tylenol or Motrin. The congestion may last up to a week, but then it will resolve on its own. If the fever persists beyond 2-3 days, or the congestion beyond 1 week, I recommend consulting with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi I am 27 year old guy and still single. A very close friend of mine got married 2 years back. They were having difficulty in pregnancy and finally after lot of tests , doctor said my friend s semen is issue and only way is go for a artificial through donor. My friend instead of going through some legal donor is approaching me. He just wants me to have sex with his wife till she gets pregnant , that way no legal hassles or hospital visits. But he wants me to promise to not reveal anybody and forget that. I could not say no, so I agreed. It seems even his wife has agreed to this. Only thing she wants my friend to br there during sex. Can I go ahead. Any problems in future? Any health issues? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. What your friend suggested is outright absurdity. Not only you will lose friendship, you will also enter into lots of legal complications. Probably the immaturity of both of you have led to such an unacceptable idea. If you go ahead, you will have lots of problems in the future, and you will seriously repent for having taken such a foolish decision. The answer is a BIG NO, nothing else. |
I am a 19 year old female and most of the time when I stand up everything is very blurry or feels like I can t see anything for a couple of seconds and I feel dizzy but it all goes away within 3-10 seconds. Also lately my hands have been feeling numb and then I get really dizzy but same thing it goes away within 10-30 seconds. Any thoughts would be great! | I read your query and I understand your concern. Looking at the fact that the symptoms appear when you stand up and then subside it seems more a question of orthostatic hypotension, which is an excessive fall in blood pressure when changing position. Such episodes can happen normally but if frequent and comparison between blood pressure supine and standing shows a Chat Doctor. Causes could be many, but at your age inadequate HY |
Hi. I had a colonoscopy about 12 hours ago. About 3 hours ago I noticed a sharp pain in my left shoulder(kind of feels like a pulled muscle) I read that it could be a sign of ruptured spleen but I don t really have other symptoms. Should I be worried or is this normal? | Hi.if you have a ruptured spleen, you wouldn't be able to have the time to spend here as its symptoms are usually acute in character. Usually, a severe abdominal pain, flank discoloration, decreasing blood count and probably other constitutional symptoms like fever. What you're experiencing right now might be a muscle strain or positional. If its persistent and progressive, a follow-up with your doctor would be best. Abdominal CT-scan could easily rule-out if you have a ruptured spleen. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
My husband (55 y.o.) started experiencing muscle fatigue in arms/legs two months ago. It has progressed from arms and legs to head to toe, including needing to exert increased effort to speak, breath and swallow. Symptoms are mild in the mornings and increase through the day till he feels totally exhausted in the evening and describes feeling like every move he makes is through chest deep water. He denies any pain or weakness. He also complains of occasional light tingling and slight numbness of his lips. All blood work results are normal. | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that he might be having vitamin D and calcium deficiency along with low salt in the body. I would suggest you to get some blood test for him. It includes vitamin D3, and serum B 12 test along with blood sugar and thyroid testing. If there is deficiency of anything then he needs supplementation. He should take plenty of salts and electrolytes in diet with green leafy vegetables. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
Sometimes out of nowhere my heart beats really fast and I usually end of puking. I dont think anxiety because honestly I dont have much to worry about. It may be suger because I had docters check this out and one said my blood was high and another said it was normal(then again I think it doesnt have any idea what he is talking about). I also have had deppression, if that has anthing to do with it. Whats the problem, doc? | Hi, Increase in heart rate has a lot of causes. It can be because of anxiety, stress. If you feel your heart rate increases without both these conditions than it is important to get an ECG done at the time of increased heart rate. If the duration of episode is very less & reaching hospital in that time is not possible we put a 24 hr ECG recording (Holder monitoring). So take care & be healthy. Thanks Chat Doctor. |
I have a bad cough. My stomach hurts from all the coughing. Now am experiencing electric shocks, when I get long rough cough. Now am afraid to cough and my stomach hurts more please help give me an advice what can I do.Thanks..... Also flame comes with a little bit of blood. Help what can I do | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). As Verdi untreated can produce Chat Doctor. And you are having burning flames which suggest acid reflux. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up and cause the symptoms. So better to follow these.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Avoid stress and anxiety. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Take proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walking after meals.6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed. If not improve in 1 week than get done chest x-ray to rule of pulmonary causes for cough. |
I am 60 years old and was diagnose with asthma, I have been given an inhaler (symbicort). I got the flu and found it very difficult to breathe at times with my nose blocked. I get very tired easily and found it difficult to go up and down stairs. When I do my breathing problem get worse. Is there a cure and what can I do to help myself? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (flu). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello doctor,I am a 25 yr old female, married and have a 9 month old baby. I am on my midcycle now (35 days menstrual cycle). I have been experiencing cramps in my lower abdomen and back pain for the last 3 days. The cramps are mild but remain throughout the day and get worsened after doing some strenuous work. Please advise. | Hello there, The pain you are describing could be due to many reasons |
My 97 year old father is basically healthy & well-functioning. However his hemoglobin levels keep dropping. The doctor(s) put him in hospital for a blood transfusion or 2 or 3 and it drops again. What type of doctor is best to consult with? He has a primary care, hematologist, oncologist, radiologist, cardiac .. he appears to be leaking blood probably in the upper GI tract. What field of medicine is best for another opinion? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Fall in hemoglobin can occur in a number of conditions. Gastrointestinal tract is a very common site of bleeding and thus fall in hemoglobin. Blood loss can occur in cases of ulcers, polyps, or growths. In elderly there is increased risk of development of malignant tumors. Thus, as first line investigation, complete hologram and peripheral blood smear examination should be done. In addition, stool for occult blood should also be done. Presence of occult blood in stools suggests bleeding from gastrointestinal tract and thus requires colonoscopy for further assessment. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I went out for a party saturday. I didnt eat all day so i know it has nothing to do with food. Sunday morning when i woke up i had a hard very sore lump on the roof of my mouth since then the entire roof of my mouth has turned a purple bruised colour and it is incredibley painful to swallow at all. Any ideas? | Hello, Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. There can be many reasons for this soreness of the roof of the mouth-First it can be possible that it is an allergic reaction to some chemical or solution-Second it can be possible that there is an infected tooth in the upper arch which is causing this abscess on the roof to diagnose it you have gone for an x-ray for which you have to visit a dentist and get complete examination done. Till then, you can start with topical ointment as McCoppin. Hope it will help you. |
Hello I m 30y old i have masturbating habit since when i was 11y old from past 6 years i have masturbating day by day from this side effects my scrotum sack drop down for some times and returns to normal positions, and sharp hits at hand fingers for some time when i have some foods after the day it will disappear and it appear only when i had over masturbating like 6-7 times a week is there any harmful effects on my future sex life with up coming partner | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since many and now facing problems related to sexual activities.First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection. And delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. As regards position of your penis it is insignificant and nothing to be worried about. Chat Doctor. |
i am 32years male, 65kg, 182cms tall. Recently a few times i felt my heart beat was rapid and my body was shaking when i climbed the stairs and when i was walking carrrying a 5kg bag .. It was for a couple min and wud ease down once i rest. There was no pain nor sweating. Will it be a case of heart disease?. I dnt smoke nor drink but eat a lot of fried foods and my family has got a history of heart disease. What simple tests could help me confirm that i dnt have aheart disease. Help | Hello! Do not worry, because what you refer does not look a serious problem. It can be a form of normal tachycardia. However, I would recommend you to do a cardiac evaluation; electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac ultrasound and monitoring of a 24-hour rhythm (Holder rhythm 24 hours) and an evaluation of thyroid hormones. I hope to have helped you with my answer. You are welcome to write to us again. I wish you good health |
Iam married for 5 years, iam going for treatment to get conceive. Last year, i undergone open surgery to remove uterine fibroids. This year when i was scanned, there was very very small uterine fibroids as well as my tubes have been blocked at ampullary region in right side and isthmus region in left side. My doctor is suggesting me to go for IVF or else laparoscopy. Iam 33 years old. I dont want to undergo further operation. Is there any natural remedies available for my problem. | **1. Since not able to conceive, but if periods are regular, thus hopefully ovulation will also be regular, and as age is 33 which means you are in fertile period thus it is/will be a good option to opt for IVF because if you delay or opt for it in later decade it may result in congenital anomalies.2. In Ayurveda, Panchkarma Procedure \"Utter Bast\" has shown encouraging results in blocked fallopian tube cases, you may consider it after consulting an experienced Ayurveda Physician there.3. Wishing you all the very best for the procedure and happy family life. |
Hi , I am a diabetic patient type 1 from 6yrs ( age 29) its usually in a higher level m trying to control it and I am able to control a little bit. I will be married in a month or so I am facing ED problem I guess . But I had safe sex earlier days and was having diabetes at that time also but was able to penetrate. But now I am not getting excited easily it takes time . M getting erection for a while.. I want to knw is tht an ED issue or its just on mental level. Some friends have suggested for Musli xtra power is good to take it or not ...I want to satisfy my wife n be faithful to her . Plz suggest some remedies.. | Hi, I am sorry for your current health situation. Secondly, please accept my best wishes for the new life you are going to start together with your wife. Now, you are 29 years old, with hormones flushing in your blood although being a diabetic. As you are saying, you have been controlling well although the high oscillations in blood sugar levels (BSL). In my opinion, you can have a perfect sexual life with your future wife and be faithful to her. There are many of my diabetic patients that have the same problems as you and are enjoying their marriage life with wife and child Chat Doctor. In regard to ED problems, there are various factors influencing it including |
I have frequent chest pains and strong palpitations. The pains are hard to describe and they move around. Sometimes it feels like squeezing and pressure. Other times it feels like a lump in my chest. Sometimes its sort of a burning sensation like its in the muscles. I exercise regularly and never have a problem while I am exercising. I cant tolerate even a small amount of alcohol because a couple of hours later I start with strong palpitations that keep me up all night. I dont know what other things may be triggering this. I have stopped all caffiene. This has been going on for a couple of years. Any idea what this may be. I am a 41 year old female and I weigh 145. I used to be very overweight. I took a lot of diet and energy supplements over a period of ten years. Could this be related to my problem? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety induced HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. Your palpitations are due to stress and anxiety. Your chest tightness, pressure, worsening symptoms with alcohol etc. are due to HERD. So we should first treat your stress and anxiety. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. For HERD, follow these steps. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hi, my name is priscilla and i have a 2 yr old her grandmother just called and sent me a picture of my daughters panties with blood it looks more like loose stool with blood spots but she is telling me no its more like when a girl has her period im really worried my child is being sexually molested | Hi, Blood in panties of 2-year-old is most commonly caused by two conditions- gastroenteritis (maybe associated with loose stools and pain / discomfort on passing stools, abdominal pain and sometimes fever) or urinary infection (may have discomfort / crying on micturition, vomiting or fever). For such cases, I used to give a 5-day course of antibiotics after confirming diagnosis. Kindly discuss with your doctor. To comment on sexual abuse, we need a detailed assessment of domiciliary surroundings end genital examination to assess vaginal orifice and any vulval bruises. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi Doctor,I did LFT on 09/11/2012 and my result shows elevated SGOT 42 U/L & SGPT 66 U/L. Serum bilirubin , alkaline phosphatase and serum proteins are in range. I am 38 years old and having gastric complaints since 3 years. Does this shows any problem on my liver? Please advice. RegardsGeorge | Hi. Dear.your reports of 2012 are within normal limits except very slight elevation in SGPT but not significant but looking at your current problem it will be better to do fresh investigation and with likely complain it will be better to do USG abdomen and consult a gastroenterologist if possible.the cause may be other than liver.also it is advisable not to take any spicy food or fast food.more details will be found only after New investigation. Hope that was helpful.thanks |
I am short of breath . I have no fever. I have no pain. I try to fake yawn so I feel better, (like the satisfaction of a deep breath), but that does not seem to help. * I am only 20 years old, and am other wise in good health.I started to take birth control about 6 weeks ago, and for the last week I have felt this way. | Hi, Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Shortness of breath isn't a side effect we usually associate with contraceptive pills, as such I am sure the cause is something else. I recommend you see a doctor as soon as possible, after a X-ray of your lungs and listening to your breathing sounds using a stethoscope we may be able to diagnose the problem and then treat it accordingly. I hope this answered your question. |
Hello,I had all four of my wisdoms removed three days ago. I started to feel around on my cheeks and noticed there was a mass in my left cheek above my bottom jaw. Both cheeks are still swollen which is normal right? but what is the mass occuring in my cheek? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question, the swelling following surgical removal of wisdom teeth is normal, it occurs due damage to lymphatics while removing tooth.the function of lymphatics is to remove the excessive fluid from tissue spaces...so in case of damage to these structures will result in swelling...it will take 2-3days to recover...even the removal of the bone while removing tooth also causes swelling pain and limited mouth opening...nothing to worry.it will come down in 2 days...just take the medicines prescribed following extraction...take soft diet, do saline gargling 3-4times...don't apply pressure on swelling by touching that area...instead of normal painkiller you can take tablet enzoflam which contains an anti-inflammatory also which reduces swelling...wish you speedy recovery.I hope my answer would help you... take care... |
I have been on anti-depressants for the last two months nearly as i was diagnosed with clinical depression and very much on the brink of suicide. Although there has definitely been an improvement, generally (e.g. interacting with friends and social events, smiling/happier, not on the brink of tears etc.) However i keep having very vivid dreams; planning my death, previous death of relatives and of an old friend with took their life recently, and other scenarios such as my boyfriend being unfaithful, and other events like that (e.g. arguing, deaths of others), this has also lead to me talking, shouting and even on one occasion screaming. I also find it extremely hard to get a substantial amount of sleep (this has always been a problem). For example the night before last i could not get to sleep till 3am and i (had to) got (get) up at 7am for college. I don t know what to do. | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor ! Dear, psychological problems are difficult to diagnose & treat. For example, in your case, antidepressants are not having good effects completely even after 2 months. I think your psychiatrist might have discussed this with you, but again you need to be emphasized. In most cases, it's your willpower & internal resistance which will help you. Most psychotropic Chat Doctor. Antidepressants start their effect after 3-4 weeks and full effects take still longer. Meanwhile, side effects of a |
Hello, Yesterday morning I woke up with a strong urge to urinate. After going to the bathroom my lower abdomen was very sore. It just felt like my bladder was sore from holding it for so long. I didn t think anything of it. At the end of the day yesterday I noticed that the sore pain was still there and it started to feel like cramping as well. I thought maybe I just had gas because I did feel a bit bloated. I am still having the pain today and it will sometimes it will feel stronger randomly for a short time. It feels sore when I walk and sore when I push down on both sides of my uterus. I am 22 years old and otherwise in decent shape. I am overweight as well. Do you know what this might be? | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Get a urine microscopy examination. Need to rule out any urinary tract infection.2. Bladder infections particularly give a cramping feeling. Also get a pap smear done to rule out any genital tract infections. 3. If urine is positive for pus cells, culture and sensitivity is necessary for appropriate treatment. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I am trying for pregnancy , on 11th day RTO is 14mm,EM is 7mm and POD is free | Hi, you didn't mentioned your age and details of your menstrual cycles like, whether they are regular or not, length of the cycle, duration and amount of flow, any abnormal episodes of bleeding, whether you have taken any infertility treatment etc. With the information you provided it can be said that, your endometrial thickness is more for your date. For 11th day it should be around 3 to 4 mm. The size of the follicle is almost nearer to the correct value. If you provide the above details I can advise you. Take care |
Hi Doctor, I have met with an accident on March 8, 2014 and got my both leg (tibia as well fibula) fractured. My legs were operated | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that first you have to take antibiotics to cover up the infection. If you cover up with the infection it is not required to be operated upon to you. So do not worry take your antibiotics and look towards improvement. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. |
i am having seborreic dermatatis for the past four years ...i have lost almost all the hairs on my head...every doctor prescribes me almost same medicines which includes shampoos ,steroids which increased the itching and hairloss...i am tatally disappointed ...i feel like committing suicide at times..i think i need to see a psychiatrist ...i am almost convinced that there is no treatment forthis deadly disease...nothing works for me..! | Hi, Seborrheic dermatitis is a benign inflammatory skin disease characterized by greasy crusts and gradual hair loss. Exact cause is not known, but psychological upsets and depression might precipitate exacerbate the disease. You consult the dermatologist and psychiatrist as well. It is a controllable disease...so, continue treatment even after cure. It has tendency to relapse frequently. So, avoid worries and tension. Hope this helps. Thanks. Chat Doctor. |
hello,six month before my father was diagnosed with cresentric glumonephrities. He has no medical history of BP or Sugar. Two month before his creatinine was 8 and urea was 216 ,gradually deceases and Currently his creatinine level is 3.4 and urea is 165, there is no sweeling and urine output is also around 2 litre/day . Doctor has suggested renolog, telma-R, dytor, tablets. Kindly guide on the same.Is really any tablet is effective in decreasing the urea level in blood.?Thank youNutan | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorIncreasing the urea in blood is not itself any disease but the is the consequences of disease, as such your father have, G.nephritis so treating of nephritis is important once the nephritis got alright the urea will comes to normal treating of underlying cause is important, I hope this could be helpful to understand the condition, take good care of your father, have nice day. |
I have been experiencing severe memory loss, loss of concentration, cannot focus on every day tasks, and had an auditory hallucination. I ve been on 6mg of Klonopin for over 20 years with treats my Tardive Dystonia. Could this be the early onset of Dementia? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. In my opinion the symptoms that you are presenting could be both side effects of Klonopin, or Dementia signs. I suggest you to discuss with your local Doctor the possibility to stop Klonopin for short time, if the symptoms persist then there's need to investigate further the cause of your symptoms. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
I had hernia surgery in May of 2012. Apparently it was very large. I immediately got neuropathy in my groin, hip & upper thigh. Lately, I have been getting charly horses in the same thigh. What exercises, if any, can be done to relieve this constant tightness, tingling and uncomfortable feeling? | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your suffering, it seems you have developed muscle spasm (cramp). The cramps are caused by hyper excitability of the nerves that stimulate the muscles. Chat Doctor. A simple way to prevent cramp is-1. Warm up and stretch your thigh muscles before running stretch your thigh muscle before going to field 3-4 times and each time holding for 10-15 seconds. 2. Talk to qualified trainer for proper running form and footwear.3. You may run in a heel-toe pattern and avoid letting the balls of your feet hit the ground first.4. Stay properly HY |
hello i m 28 years old . i got married last 3years before. we are trying for baby from last 1 year but i m not get pregnent. now i m taking treatement for pregnency. i was do folicle study on 2nd day of my period at tat time my fsh level is 10.8.they gave me letrozal2.5mg for 5 days twice at night.Then again i did folicle study on 11th day of the period ,at tat time my doctor said tat my result is so poor the egg size is 13x11 and 11x11. so plz tell me is it major problem according to get pregnent & when i will be pregnent ,please will you help me doctor? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Normally a follicle gradually enlarges and approximately 14th day of the menstrual cycle, it ruptures releasing the ovum which has to get fertilized with the sperm in the Fallopian tube, leading to pregnancy. Usually follicle ruptures when it attains the size of 18 to 25 MMS. In your case it appears that the follicle failed to mature. There are medicines available for stimulating the follicle to mature, but these medicines have to be taken strictly under medical supervision. |
Hi, Dr.i am 21yrs with a height of 5.4feet tall, weighing 50kg, i have been having a worm like movement all over my body and it is accompanied by abdominal pain, but went i to the hospital a test was carried out and it was moderate growth of staph, i took treatment but symtoms still persist. I went again, a test was carried out, it was candidiasis infection of which i took the treatment but the symtoms still persist. What do u think is the possible treatment? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Such a severe infection is always a secondary to the immunocompromised condition. I advise you should test for the HIV, diabetes, and other immunocompromised conditions. Usually candida infections are caused secondary to this condition. You can get tested for the sensitivity profile of the organisms. Once you take the treatment according to the report you will be recovered soon. Please take the completed treatment for both candida and Staphylococcus aureus. Please maintain good hygiene, optimum sugar concentration and good handwashing practice as this is in the center for treating the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
Broken 2nd metatarsal ,displaced and floating. Surgeon put in a plate. I didn t even know it was broken until X-rays. I have diabetes (25 years) and terrible neuropathy. Since the surgery my foot is kind of purple. If I am up much the lower part of my foot feels like I can t move it. It almost feels like I am walking on top of something. Not able to move my toes. Is all of this normal? Surgery 5 weeks ago. | Hello, I have studied your case. Proper fixation and adequate post op immobilization is important to maintain good vascularity. You need to consult your surgeon to find reason for pain or see podiatrist Till further consultation use proper footwear. You may need x-ray to see proper position of implant. Color Doppler study will help to see vascularity at foot region. 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 just got back rom the e.r yesterday because for about the past week now I have been having severe pain on my right abdominal (side stitch feeling) and back. At first I thought I had appendicitis because the symptons I had were similar. It hurts to take a deep breathe and the pain is unreal. It feels better sitting down hunched over. The doctor gave me an ultrasound, and an xray which botChatDoctore out normal. So he did some bloodwork and that came back positive. I was then given a catscan but that was normal. The hospital discharged me with some narcos and motrin, which neither of them seem to help. The pain is agonizing. What could possibly wrong? | Hi. Sorry to know that you have not been diagnosed and your visit to ER went fruitless. The history you have given is very catchy.... It hurts to take a deep breath = and feels better on sitting down hunched over. The cause of pain in your right abdomen and back together can be due to an inflammation of the retroperitoneal structure like the kidneys, pancreas and so on. I would advise you the CT scan of the abdomen. Normal X-ray and ultrasonography have their limitations in finding out many problems hence the need for a CT scan. You have not mentioned the positive blood reports. Get serum amylase and lipase too done. If the pain is agonizing I would suggest you to visit ER again and get further tests done. A proper treatment depends upon the correct diagnosis. |
My eight year old son has about ten little red spots on his back all clustered together some with yellow heads, he also has one on his knee and a couple elsewhere, he does not feel poorly and is generally well, just wondered what they might be, thank you. | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. The information is not enough. But still, I would try to answer. The red marks could either be infected boils which are caused due to certain bacteria or viruses, or they could be simple petechial/purpuric spots (small bleeding spots) but in that case they are unlikely to have a yellow top. Information on whether there is associated fever would have been helpful. It is hard to comment further without looking at them and without knowing whether they are itchy. You may apply calamine lotion over the area should help. Please revert with further information and I would try to help further. |
hi doctor,i would like to know when will i ovulate after eating duphhaston since there is no enough time to ovulate in between ..i ate dupaston two times a day for 5 days,my periods came after 4 days of finishing the course but bleeding was vry light,why?? | Hi, How are you doing ? Let me tell you how tab. Duphastone works. Day 1 of periods is first day of bleeding. For a lady of 28 days periods, ovulation will be on Day 13-16, following ovulation, progesterone hormone will be released from the remains of follicle. Only if this hormone is released for 14 days, you will get good thickness of inner lining of uterus & you will have good bleeding on time. Duphastone is same as Progesterone hormone. All you need is have tab. Duphastone once at night from Day 15 for 10 days. You will have periods 7-10 days after stopping the hormones. Your bleeding was light, as dose of hormones was for less time. Duphastone will not affect ovulation. It only causes periods by acting on uterus inner lining. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back if any queries All the best Chat Doctor. |
hello I am 49 years old, 5 4 and 170 lbs. I have had a really sore hip on the right side for about two years, I have gone for every test possible and they cant find anything wrong other than a little bit of arthritis but he said nothing out of the normal. Its paining all the time, day and night, hip and the back part, but mostly deep inside the hip, not a muscle like pain. Thank you, only meds I am on is for Throyide 0.5mg low dosage. Thank you - laura | Hi, Thanks for your query. Your pain is due to Arthritis. When bone is not able to take weight due to arthritis than it has to be shared by muscles. It causes pain in thigh and hip muscle.Also, some time it can be due to nerve compression. You can judge your self. If your pain increases on walking and relieved with rest, it is suggestive of nerve related pain. Arthritis pain is present even when you are taking rest. I will suggest you following. Hot water fomentation. Volition ointment Tablet Pregabalin M one daily at nighttime. Calcium and vitamin D3 daily. Tablet Tramadol one daily. Please consult your doctor before taking those medicines. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern. Warm Regards. |
I have had a heavy cold for the past two weeks, now am left with a slightly blocked nose and a horrible cough. Last night I started to get pains in my armpits and across the top of my chest. Although it is less sore this morning it is still there, is this something I should get checked out or just part of this awful cold/virus leaving my system? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, we should first rule out lower respiratory tract infection (LETI)- pneumonia first in your case. Because viral infection, sometimes can lead to pneumonia. And pneumonia can cause similar kind of pain you are having. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system2. Chest x radio you are having consolidation on chest x-ray, then you may need antibiotics and other supportive medicines. So better to first rule out pneumonia. |
Hi, Male 60, woke up with little pain under right rib, doesnt go away during the day, stool normal, breathing normal, eating normal, can not exactly pin point the pain spot, it s 2.5 inch under the nipple, i am on daily concor 2.5 ML, Crestor 5, aspirin 82, Proscar 5. Any advise pls ? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since you are on cardiac medicines, we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG first. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. It might be muscular pain only. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Start good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected site. |
I thought I had a cold coming on, sore throat, ear ache, phlem, aching from head to toe. When to the dr. and received ciprofoxacn 500 mg every 12 hours. As long as I took the meds. I felt fine. Once I finished it. I started feeling sick again. Doctor prescribed a steroid pack - 7 days - taking fewer amts. each day till the last day...which is today. A few days ago as I started the lower doses of the pills I the symptoms came back - aching in the very center of my chest between my breasts, body aches, exhaustion/fatigue, some ear ache pain, phlem, and some jaw pain. All I want to do is go to bed. What is wrong with me...dr. told me if needed i could go back for more antibiotics or see a ear/nose/throat specialist. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent cold and sore throat which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for throat swab test and get blood tests done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do warm saline gargles. Furthermore, you should take steam inhalation. Furthermore, you should take antiallergic medication such as Levocetrizine. Take proper course of antibiotic along with bucolic agents. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
hi, i am looking for advice for my 9 year old boy? he plays football 3 times a week but in the last 2 months or so he has been getting a really sore knee, this has got gradually worse and after his game on sunday he was near too tears with the pain, the pain has eased since then however it has gone away yet? | Hello, Possible causes like contusion following a fall must be ruled out. Other possibilities like juvenile arthritis can also cause similar symptoms but the condition itself is rare. As of now you can give him paracetamol for pain relief and apply warm compression. Absolute test for three to four days is also recommended. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am on bio-identical hormones and my testosterone level has gone from 62 to 247 in the last 8mos. My GYN has finally told me to stop the testosterone for a while. I ve been having abdominal pain and now lower/upper back pain for the past 3mos. Had ultrasound last wk and it came back showing uterus is anteverted, small hypoechoic foci likely respresents fibroids measuring 8mm. As well as a 1.5cm right ovarian cyst containing some internal debris and a 1.3cm simple left ovarian cyst. Can this be a result of the high testosterone? And is this something to be concerned about? And will these go away on their own? | Hi, How old are you? Why your taking testing? Are you suffering from poor sexual functioning? Are you postmenopausal women? Suffering from osteoporosis? Psychological symptoms such as depression? Supplementation may elevate the testosterone don't worry. Ultrasound abdomen also normal. Single cyst in ovary ok. But fibroid in uterus is symptomatic then you have to consult your gynecologist she will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi my gums at the bottom on one side feel bruised and sometimes like a little pin prick in one little area, sometimes feels like cold air going into it yet warm liquids or general warmth on it seem to help. No red gums, no spots, no toothache, just other teeth go sensitive at times but this is not prolonged | Helloo...read through your query....going through your symptoms I think it is just an inflammation of the gum...nothing to worry ...just maintain good oral hygiene...do Listerine mouth rinse twice daily after brushing.do regular flossing...do salt water gargle for few days.meet your periodontist and get a scaling done...above all be happy...days best treatment.hope your benefitted something by this reply.have a healthy day!!! |
i use to have thick hair. i used to stay in a hill station..after class 11 i started ironing my hair very frequently. after 12th i went to rajasthan for further studies.sometimes i used to iron my hair there also. and my hair started falling. once i came back, we shifted to siiliguri and i got a permanent straightening done.its almost a year now and i am having hair fall. now i am really worried about my hair and also really scared.please help me | Hi, Firstly, since you know a cause for your hair fall it is necessary to be careful in future regarding cosmetic treatments. It is a common complaint in such cases. Excess heat affects the strength of your hair, causing breaks and burning the roots, making them weak. Even permanent straightening uses harsh chemicals. It could also be due to stress, work, poor diet, other hairstyling products, Dan Chat Doctor. , which have added to the cause. Also, you need to check for other causes like thyroid problems, low iron /hemoglobin, any illness like fever, typhoid, and any long-term medication. Any genetic hair loss, or balding in the family could make you more prone to hair fall. Once the hair roots are damaged or there is hair fall, you will experience this till new strong hair regrows as different hair will fall and grow at different time. This can take a few months. You can check with a dermatologist regarding any tests required to check for these causes, as any underlying cause will affect hair growth. You must firstly avoid heat/chemical treatments as far as possible. Apply warm oil and massage before bath but don't leave it on for more than half hour. At night use Recite or Pressure serum. Wash 2 to 3 times a week/not more. Use a good shampoo like Renoir or Du cray Anaphase. I would advise you to start on a hair supplement capsule like Seraglio Eva or Collinear containing biotin daily for 2 to 3 months to see improvement. Any treatment needs to be taken for a few months regularly to see good results. Be sure to take a nutritious balanced diet and fluids, adequate rest, and avoid stress. Avoid harsh chemicals. You can go in for other cosmetic hair treatments as a later option after consulting dermatologist regarding the necessity, if you see no improvement over a long-term. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am a college student and take 54 concerta during the week and 18 in the weekend. I am having great difficulty in being able to sleep and have anxiety and depression for the last 6 months. I had my wisdom teeth pulled out last week and stopped taking concerta 5 days ago bc I have not attended school bc of my removal of teeth. I feel like I am going crazy. What do I do? | Hi. I understand your concern. Depression IA associated with sleep problem and anxiety features. Insomnia is core symptoms of depression. Treatment of depression can help to improve your sleep also. Depression and anxiety can be treated with anti-depressant and anxiolytic.Anti-depressant like sertraline / Escitalopram / paroxetine /mirtazapine etc. can help in depression. It will also help in anxiety with benzodiazepine. Benzodiazapine like lorazepam and clonazepam will help in sleep also. Besides medicines behavior therapy and psychological counselling can help. Consult psychiatrist and get help. I hope I have answered your question. Thank you. |
my sister is about 10weeks preganant she had an U/S. Her OB called her and told her they found a mass on the back of the neck of the baby. She is still waiting to get an appt with a specialty doctor, but what does it mean when a baby has a mass in pregnancy.. thank you Sonia | Hello Sonia and welcome to Chat Doctor. The common causes of a mass on a fetus neck are meningococcal (abnormal spinal cord protrusion), cystic aroma (abnormal protrusion of lymph vessels), lipoma (non-cancerous growth of a tumor). All the causes mentioned above are treatable but may require surgery after birth of the baby. I could have given a more detailed answer if I had few more facts like age of the parents, any chromosomal abnormality suspected in the fetus etc. Please do write back if you have any more queries. |
My dad suffering problem of blood clotg due to which his blood circulation of brain was reduced and he unable to talk . so Dr suggested acitrom 4 mg . After inr report came normal he suggested us to use ward 3 mg but now again he find difficulty to talk. Plz suggest | Hello, It seems from your message that your father has had a stroke. Therefore, there may have been the need for Action Chat Doctor. However, this medicine can cause bleeding and so INR needs to be maintained. There are 2 possibilities in view of the difficulty in speaking |
i am a resident of internal medicine, we have patient 67yrs old, known DM witChatDoctorplications admitted with SBP his asitic tap was haemorragic but liver enzymes initially were normal, later raised , hepa viral screening negaitive, tumour markers are negagtive,cultures negative,AFB negative..he is on dialysis almost every other day... on USG abd and pelvis no mass? what could be the cause of diagnosis ? what else we can do for him? | Hi, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a liver transplant surgeon and I hope to help you out today. I am sorry to hear about all the issues your patient is having and Let me congratulate you on your interest in helping her. One piece of information you left out is the patients BMI. Going by the clues, your patient seems to be suffering from Fatty liver disease and its complications (I say this because of the DM, which a common complication of obesity, which in turn also causes NASH). NASH is one of the leading causes of non-infectious liver failure in the current age. The sudden \"decompensation\" is obviously due to the SBP. And the dialysis could be due to hepato-renal syn |
Hi! my 4yr old son penis is leaking often. He doesn t wet his bed or his clothes but all of a sudden he has been coming home with his pants wet with urine. just enough to see crotch area is wet. I got his urine checked and the Dr. said its clean. He just has to pull the forskin back. Now that is being done the head of the penis is super sensitive to touch. my son scrathes the tip and there is a slight abrasion on the tip when forskin is down. I do see occasional dry white stuff. we practice drying with paper but he is always in a rush. He is afraid to take a shower because he know the forskin will have to be pulled back washed and dried thoroughly. What should I do to help him. | Dear parent, this is a usual problem with small boys. And yes it is irritating and at times pain full for him. Ask him to clean his penis three to four times, better after every time he passes urine. This will inculcate a good habit since childhood only. The white matter is Sega, combination of dead cells and secretions and sweat. A very good culture medium, to top it this is a moist area. So bacterial and fungal growth may happen any time. To begin with apply some oil, coconut or sesame etc., this will lubricate the area and pulling back of penile skin is easy. Once it remains clean Chat Doctor. If it still persists, see again a doctor to check for any inflammation. But cleaning is the main stay of treatment in this case. |
Been seeing blood in my saliva for sometime. Ive not thought much of it till now cause Ive been presuming its because of one of my wisdom teeth which isnt sitting firmly in my gum. do you think this the case or could there be other complications? Think you! | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query blood in saliva can be due to some reason like not having proper oral hygiene due to deposition of sublingual calculus or due to periodontal problem. For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of oral cavity and if needed go for oral prophylaxis. Inmeantime do warm saline rinses, maintain proper oral hygiene, use mouthwash regularly. Hope this will help you. |
I had a throat culture done on Wednesday because my throat was sore and developed a rash on my face and neck, and sparsely on my torso and extremeties. It came back Saturday as a staph infection. Should I be worried? I dont feel bad except the sore throat. Also, am I contagious? Started Azithromycin yesterday at 500 mg/day. But Ive had some friends call me and say that it could be very serious... Just kinda worried! | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorAbout 10 to 15% of throat infections are caused by bacteria especially Staphylococcus and streptococcus. As you have started azithromycin, do not worry, the infection will come down in a week. Yes, you may be contagious. It spreads more easily in warm and humid climates between people through skin-to-skin contact with and the infected area.Also, it spreads more to people having some sort of immunodeficiency. Until you finish your antibiotic course better to be isolated. I should mention that a specific type of staph, the so-called Methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) is a more difficult to treat infection that is becoming more common recently. Thank you. |
Hi I am 34 years male, undergone treatment till date since September, 2011 for Lichen planus of nails . My Dr. gave me different doses methotraxate (5, 7.5 and 10 mg) depending upon the sgpt report and condition of nails. I have gone blood test for my liver SGPT are as | Dear rocky100007, Lichen plans is usually treated with Corticosteroid skin creams in mild cases and with oral Prednisolone or Metronidazole along with Ultraviolet Light therapy in severe cases (Not methotrexate). Prolong use of Methotrexate is known to cause Liver injury which is indicated by increase in level of SGPT(Normal range |
30 mins ago I dropped a stool on the top of my foot. About an inch from where the foot turns into ankle. There is now a large bump, and its numb to the touch. It seemed to help when I had it elevated. Should I get an x-ray to make sure it s not broken. | Hi, On a safer note yes. But you can wait till 24 hours as most swelling subsides by that. You can do hot water fermentation and keep the feet elevated on a pillow above the level of the heart most of the time. This will help reduce the swelling. Numbness may be a temporary reaction which will be resolved over a time. After 24 hours if there is no change in sweller than you can surely proceed for x-ray. Regards |
Hi, i was just informed that my friend is in the hospital because she couldn t breath. I was also told that prior to the breathing problems, she took 220mg of Vyvanse within a 24-hour period.She s been prescribed 30mg once or twice a day for a couple months, though hasn t been taking it consistently. She s about 5 5 , and between 200 and 215 pounds. I need to know how likely it is that the 220mg of Vyvanse that she took lead to an overdose causing her breathing problems. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Vyvanse is central nervous system (CNS - brain) stimulant, not suppressor. So her breathing difficulty is not due to this Chat Doctor. She is very obese. So possibility of sleep apnea is more likely in her case. And this (sleep apnea) can cause breathing problems. So get done sleep study to rule out sleep apnea. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks. |
My heel started hurting a lil over a month ago, i just figured it was from walking too hard, or from standing. it has gotten worse and is to the point to where it kills me to walk, and now it is moving into my leg, feels like a lot of pressure, is there anything i can do at home considering the fact that i donot have insurance yet, and can not afford to go to the dr | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears to be the arthritis of to heal, needs treatment to relieve the inflammation. Orthopedic surgeon is the person to look after the problem. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms neurotrophic injections for 10 consecutive days, and then periodically along with pain medication. Avoid taking potato, other tubers, tomato, egg, chicken, and seafoods till the pains are completely controlled. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
Hi, We are trying for a baby for last 1 yr. But as of now nothing positive. I had a history of endometriotic cyst. I had gone through an operation almost 9 yrs back. But last ultrasound in February showed everything is normal. I want to consult a gynaecologist in Bangalore. Could you please suggest a doctor. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Trying to conceive for more than a year with reports indicating normal could be due to secondary infertility. Both male factor and female factor needs to be clinically evaluated along with the investigations to know what could be the cause for the delay in conceiving. You can consult Infertility specialist in this regard in any of the corporate hospitals or Infertility hospitals in Bangalore to get a proper check-up and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
my esr level in blood is very high test was being taken on 4 oct 2014 i was suffered in fever of temp 102 degF or 103 deg F before this doctor doctor were giving me injection for fever but fever not stop after this test result doctor change medicines with immediate effect igot relief after that but esr level is not comming down my age 53 my hight is 6 ft | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. ESR or erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the non-specific marker of underlying inflammatory changes. Inflammation can be anything, like tuberculosis, respiratory infections, joint inflammation etc. Once you start treatment for inflammation your ESR will go down. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
I had a partial root canal in march. Still can not complete it because of infection. Started 3rd round of antibotics yesterday. Tooth num 30. The gum is red, swollen and has ulcers on it. It is very painful and sends shooting pain to varius places. I m also a migraine sufferer. Today I have a migraine on the opposite side of the tooth...te left side. Could tis be a result of the tooth or just a normal migraine. Usually my migraines are all right sided. | Hello, you said you have partial root canal in March, still not completed because of infection........ but you did not tell that is this infection is persisting since March?????????you told that you have red and swollen gums and an ulcer over that area which is an indication of sinus formation in that area.....but please do not get worried about sinus formation, it will help in Chat Doctor. .......but since March it is such a long time for infection, so please go for proper antibiotic course and complete your root canal sittings.......for your migraine pain according to me, it may be normal, but please get your physician advise........ one more thing get the complete oral examination done.....this pain on the opposite side may be infection on that side.............take care |
I am a 58 yr old married female. I have had two knuckles on my right hand that are very, very itchy, red, raised, inflamed. If I scratch them it feels so good while I am scratching then after its a mess. Redder, scaly, inflamed, dry. I thought it was allergy , so I stopped all kinds of things, but it has persisted daily. Much worse in last 6 months. Help! | Hi, It's tough to tell without looking at the lesion but you symptoms suggest you may have psoriasis. In this condition lesion is very itchy, after scratching you will see white powder like flakes, this condition becomes worse when you're in stress, then summer. You will have to visit a dermatologist .he will inspect the lesion and guide you further. Till then, you apply moisturizing lotion on it and take antihistamine for the itching. Thank you Chat Doctor. |
Dear Doctor,>Our Son is 3 years & 4 Months old, since the last three days he is suffering from very high fever of around 102 - 104 degree F, at first we started with Crocin 120, after ward we switched over to Calpol 250, but without getting any releif now we are giving him Combiflam since yesterday 6ml at an interval of 8hrs, today we did Blood Pathological & malaria test, Malaria is -ve, abnormolaties in blood tests are WBC 17000 HH, NE 84.2% RHH, LY 11.3% RLL, NE# 14300 RHH & BA# 320 HH, the reports of other tests like Urine culture will be given on 03/07/10 & the report of Blood Culture will be given on 05/07/10. With todays report along witChatDoctorbiflam the doctor adviced for 3.5 ml of Secef 100 twice daily for 3 days.Please advice me as till now it is un clear about the type of fever that our son is suffering, we are doubting it to be Typhoid..., please advice & give a proper dignosis & cure. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your son has high grade fever. His malaria test is negative. His total count is very high with high neutrophil count, so it suggests some bacterial infection. He should take broad spectrum antibiotics like cephalosporins. Wait for culture report and start antibiotics according to culture reports. Chances of typhoid is low because in typhoid total count is low. High total count suggest other bacterial infection. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I just want to know if my wife needs to be concerned about the bumps developing on her skull and areas of her back. We do 3ven have transportation to and from our doctor s office.XXXX | Hello, * The multiple lumps over the different body parts usually indicate the benign condition of multiple lipoma issue. * However, if any visible lump outside the body with a photo image of the same would be of further help in this regard to guide further precisely. Do not hesitate to discuss further regarding the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. Patel, General Surgeon |
I have had two prior surgeries. the first in august 2009 and the second in march 2011. Li and l-2 in 2009 and l-3, l-4 amd l-5 in 2011. Back never recovered after 2nd surgery. As I stand up my back loclks up and feels like bone on bone scraping. The pain is intense and makes it hard too breathe. Both SI joint areas hurt as it alternates from one side to the other with the right side being the constant area where I get hip flare ups, pain down leg and down to my big toe. I have had multiple MRI s and at one toime in 2014 was told by surgeon I needed surgery as the disk was chipping on opposite side of where he had performed prior surgery. He decided as I waired for wifes insurance to kick in and he changed his mind. I went to new surgeon in the same office and he saw nothing on the same MRI that showed a problem in 2014 and didn t think the current MRI warranted surgery. The pain is incredible about 5-7 months out of the year and not so bad the rest of the time though I am on opiates for pain and they help keep the pain to a dull roar during the better months. Nothing helps much when I have the stabbng sensations like I am feeling at the present time. There seems to be no particular thing that sets it off. I had been seeing a pain dr up until the first surgery and even for 2 years after the second surgery. Trigger point shots stopped helping at all. Is there any type of surgery, such as cageing mt lower vertabre, which would help or will this continue to get worse as time goes by? Setting upright seems to put a lot of pressure on lower back and exacerbates the problem. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor! I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again with contrast to see for nerve compression. If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. For 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 TENS therapy will help. Yes your symptoms may increase with age and instability with associated nerve compression. 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 |
hi my skin complexion is dusky and now my skin became more darker than before like some dark patches. trying to get rid of it by using lemon,curd, honey, aloe vera gel etc etc but no use of it. feeling very bad with my face now adays. Me looks very pale and dull, in photos also its clearly visibly. pls suggest me something to do. | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Review of your history suggests you must be having sun tanning. Generally, in my patients of sun tanning I would advise then to get series of microdermabrasion followed by chemical peeling. Microdermabrasion is a procedure that removes the superficial layers of skin, and it is done with a help of machine. Then after a week or same day itself I would carry out another procedure called chemical peeling. Chemical peeling is again a similar procedure where superficial layers of skin is removed but here the effect is more profound, and it stimulates new skin generation in much better way thus giving you more youthful and radiant skin. Several options are available in chemical peels like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, TCA but my personal favorite is retinol peel or also known as Yellow peel. The rationale of combining this procedure is to get better and long-lasting effects. I am sure 6-8 sessions will bring out a pretty gratifying results. At home the results can be maintained with antioxidant tablets like Antonio HC once daily in morning (It can be safely taken for months together) and night application of cream containing mixture of glycolic acid, albumin and Comic acid. In morning, you can apply a good quality sunscreen with additional skin lightening ingredients (NIL TAN SPF). Use a good quality face wash like Fast face wash gel. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and indulge into regular exercise for healthy skin and body. Hope this was useful. Let me know if I can be of any more assistance. Thank you and take care, Chat Doctor. D Dermatology |
I am 53, have taken treatment for high blood pressure for years, have high cholesterol and my father died at 51 of coronary occlusion. I have recently had a few chest/epigastric pains and had a clear ECG, electrocardiogram and a good 24 hour BP monitor-average 119/68. I have lost a stone in two months, walk for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week and have reduced my dietary fats-also take Benecol. However I am terrified of having a heart attack-is there anything else I can do-I do NOT smoke!! | Hi, You should maintain your blood sugar, lipid profile and blood pressure under control. Continue what you are doing. In addition, avoid day to day stress. Try meditation, relaxation techniques as deep breathing exercises. Do not take stress, if you keep your risk factors under control, there is a little risk of a heart attack. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My baby is 2 months old. He is suffering from loose motion for last 5/6 days. Dr has given a stool test and found micro organism present there... The Dr. has prescribed Zanocin liquid 50mg/5 ml twice a day for 7 days. shall I should go for it? And is the doses are ok? Please advice. | Hello, No need for Lanolin (ofloxacin) antibiotic for 2 months baby. Stop it. Continue breast milk. The stool is an excreta, and it will contain bacteria of course. You can give probiotic sachets mixed with warm water/milk. No need for antibiotics at present. If you see blood in the stool only you can give antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
For three weeks a eye problem.Lower lid very itchy and swollen.The tear duct red and a little swollen.Went to the doc three times and was given antibiotic cream then a med called TevaCephalexin.Gor Crusty and now a big puffy bag under my eye.What to do.Tried warm water on cloth! | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a lacrimal duct infection or blockage. I agree with the antibiotic ointment recommended by the ophthalmologist. But, I would not recommend hot packs on this region, as they may exacerbate the inflammation. Cold packs instead can be more helpful, in reducing the swelling. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
okay, heres my question, i ate a muffin earlier and drank a glass of milk, shortly after doing so i felt like i was on the gravittron and like my head was spinning, this has been going on for weeks now, followed by weird tinlging and thirst, i wanna say im nauseaus pretty much all the time but thats not always the case, sometimes it really goes away but with a slight hint of naseau there but tolerable, what is seriously wrong with me? i know i was on protonix for 2 weeks due to gastritis so that cant be the issue anymore can it? not to mention i get these weird headaches like sickening ones and i have psoriasis, i also feel like sometimes my blood pressure rises and i can feel my veins pulsing, im scared and my doc appointment is tomorrow hours from now and i havent eaten much recently due to the spins, what do i do? im wondering if my autoimmune has caused diabetes, ive been feeling oddly tired for a few years now but nothing like this, what do i do? | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. In all honesty, it would be difficult to tell what the exact problem is without a detailed interrogation and examination. I am happy you would soon be evaluated by your doctor. This would be an occasion to gather more information and make a more comprehensive evaluation and propose solutions. I also have the feeling that you are getting too worried by this to the point that it is affecting your normal functioning. It is okay to be concerned but do not let it interfere with your normal functioning. Yes, gastritis and reflux could explain the nausea, but not the head spinning. A complete evaluation would very much help us here. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. |
its about my dad...... i dont know what/how to help him. we have always been very close and able to talk to one another about everything. but, back around march of this year things started to change. He got to not feeling so well, had some test done and ect. found few small things like acid reflux . from then it got worse, we started working out and walking daily but his weight started dropping massively, so we stop. he is continueing to lose weight. has depression , bad mood swings, negative thoughts, very big trust issues. my mother and his marriage is in jepoerdy. and our realationship has really fadded.... what could b wrong? | Hi, From your history it appears that your father need assessment and treatment for psychological problems and hormonal imbalance. Continue treatment for acidity. He already has multiple stressors like poor relation with wife and you. Psychological issues may also be reason for worsening of relationship. As he is losing weight then it is advisable to seek psychiatrist help as soon as possible. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. |
Dear Sir, My wife is unable to open her mouth fully. she is not eating supari or pan masala now but in their school days she use to eat supari very much. we have taken treatment in bhopal dr. gives lots of injuctions inside the mouth but their ist any progress please guide us | Hello dear,First be relaxed and calm. I will provide you with my best possible advice. As you mentioned that she was eating sugar very much previously, most probably this will be the reason for reduced mouth openingAccording to the symptoms and the treatment she had undergone, it seems that she is suffering from oral submucous fibrosis(OSF). Its specific treatment depends on the degree of clinical involvement Visit Dental surgeon as soon as possible so that the severely of the disease can be determined, and prompt treatment will be initiated. Here I am advising few things for her which you can start immediately- AVOID Chilliest lots of green vegetables-Eat 2-3 raw tomatoes daily as it is rich in antioxidant known as LYCOPENE.- Use Tess or escort gel inside the cheeks thrice daily over the thickened area of the cheek.- give her Lycoming or SM Fire soft gels once daily-Mouth Opening Exercises like blowing out cheeks as the maximum extent hold for 2-3 seconds and then relax, and other exercises as told by the dentist. Visit you dentist immediately for further exact guidance, support and treatment. Hope this will help you. Thank You. Take Care |
Hello, Im writing from Latvia. My friends father has a pancreatic cancer in IV stage. The doctor told him, that the last hope and chance that could help is Cannabis or Hash oil. I would like to know is it possible to get ir from India? Or maybe there is a possibility to go to You country and treat him there? Please help us..it is realy our last hope.. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most feared diseases and gives no time to the patient for survival. Almost every patient of pancreatic cancer will survive for months or few years at most unless it is detected at early stage and respectable. Cannabis is being studied in the treatment of pancreatic cancer since the last decade. This has been with some positive reports in some patients. However, a lot of research is still to be done on the topic to say with conformation that cannabis oil is a certain cure for pancreatic cancer. Cannabis is a banned substance in India and procuring it is not easy. Even after procuring it the quality and purity might not be good enough for medical use. I suggest your friend gets medical grade cannabis with a prescription if possible and go ahead with treatment. |
hi, my name is Misty. Im on my first shot of Depo-Provera . it is my last month of the first shot and am scheduled to have it again in mid February. Ive had many side effects but the most annoying one is that I have been lightly bleeding for an entire month. My question is should I stop taking this and choose another method? or stick with it. I also have read that in order to conceive I should stop taking months before inorder to do so...this bothers me as well. | HelloThanks for your query.Slight bleeding / spotting off and on is the most common and annoying side effect of the Demo shot, as you have rightly observed. As you have already taken the shot, do not use any other method right now. You are bound to it until February. Do use a backup method like condoms during the first month of the Demo shot, as the hormones stabilize, and it starts to work. Also, yes, return to fertility and normal cycles does take a while longer on the Demo. It would be wise to switch to another method if this bothers too. Take care. |
my daughter is ill for the past 4 days. she had fever on saturday and there was no fever on sunday. But again she got the fever on monday. The dr. subscribed dolo 650 along with some medicine. today morning also she has fever. we gave the blood sample also for investigation. what should i do now ? | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If fever is persisting even after 5 days, get following investigations |
I am a diabetic using med and insulin inj for last three yrs. i am diabetic for last 15 yrs. Presently i am on oxra, lantus 40unit and metformin. But fbs is still 150 and not coming down below 120. i started insuling with 16 unit 7/8 months back and gradually increasing it if fbs is>120 on my weekly check. what should i do? is there any sol but to increase the insulin intake regularly? | Hello, You are having high fasting blood sugar levels, it may be due to Somali effect, a condition also called rebound hyperglycemia. It also may be caused by the dawn phenomenon, which is the end result of a combination of natural body changes. Checking of blood sugar at night or increasing the basal insulin dose at the night may useful. Please consult your physician he will examine and change the dose and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi there i am 13 yrs old, i have abdominal pain, i have a bad smelling discharge down there, really uncomfortable pain i my abdomen its also swollen there, the discharge smells horrid, im not sexually active or anything, i also get high fevers alot im not sure if thats related, ive been to a doctor before and he said that i had bacterial vaginosis but the medicine isnt working and its not fungal either, my mum is a gynecologist and she refered me to an adolescent gyn clinic but its too far from now and i need to know what it could be as im worried i might not be able to have kids in the future? thanks for your time | Hi, You have bacterial vaginitis, with high grade fever & foul smelling vaginal discharge. You are already on antibiotics.& still there is no relief. You seem to be very much tensed. Please don't worry. You are not sexually active, so the chances of pelvic inflammation are lesser. If you get treatment on following lines in time, it won't hamper your capacity of child bearing! - Please get your vaginal swab testing for culture & sensitivity. It will guide about choice of effective antibiotic. Please start taking the antibiotic sincerely after an experts' advice. - Cleanliness & hygiene of vagina is of hence importance. Probably that's why you were referred to adolescent clinic by your mother. Please do visit it & know the health tips in time. _ you must stick to habit of cleanliness & take a complete course of medicines. Please take care. |
I am concerned about my boyfriend. He is 42 yrs old and in good health. In June his 45 year old brother passed away unexpectedly. Approx two weeks later he lost his job. His employer required him to work out of state for an undetermined amount of time. He went to work and realized he could not be alone and asked for more time off. They fired him. He returned home and approx 6 weeks later he was robbed. He lost personal items and work tools. This past week his pet died. He has been sleeping all the time, says he feels restless and cant sit still when he is awake, has lost some weight and has lost interest in golf (this was a passion before) and his interest in sex has stopped.Is this still \"normal\" for the time frame. What can I do to help him. At what point do I become concerned that he should seek medical help for depression and how to I talk to him about it. | Hello lot of significant events happened to him in a short period of time like death of a near one, loss of job, robbery and then loss of pet. These things have cause significant psychological trauma to him and this is causing depressive symptoms like lethargy, restless, loss of interest, poor sexual desire etc. He is in Adjustment Disorder with depressive symptoms. Best way is to talk to him regarding his low mood and then consult a counselor for help. If no improvement occur with counseling then consult a Psychiatrist for help. He really needs treatment as if not properly given attention he may go into full-blown depressive episode. Thanks |
I am taking Sazo 1000 twice daily since last 3 months, and suffering from back pain since 12 years. Is there any side effect for taking such drugs since long. It is mention further that I am taking sazo 500 for last 8 months before taking sazo 1000. please advice regarding that matter. | Hello, I will ask you a few questions regarding your disease. You haven't mentioned why are you taking seize. Usually the diseases for which seize is needed also lead to backache (A part of disease). Regarding side effects, I think the best part is that you have been tolerant to the Chat Doctor. You need to be vigilant for developing white blood deficiency, folic acid deficiency or some damage to your liver enzymes. (Very rare effects in very few patients). You need to take folic avoid along this |
My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He is also on medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He is an alcoholic and his most recent Alt test was 140. He has convinced himself that the alcohol does not have an effect on his liver function test. | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorYou husband has increased ALT, and it indicates liver injury. Increased ALT may be due to hepatitis, altered lipid profile, autoimmune causes, medicines etc. In your husbands case, increased ALT is related to alcohol intake. Alcohol causes devastating effect on the liver, and he should quit it immediately. He needs clinical examination and few other investigations. He needs few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS), renal function test(RFT), complete lipid profile, Liver function test, viral markers, GGT estimation, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen. He should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. He should avoid fried and junk food. Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations. I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months. This help in regeneration of liver cells. He also needs medicines for high blood pressure and high cholesterol level. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I am having severe sharp lower abdominal pain I have also thrown up for the last 2 hrs. My chest hurts and I am short of breath. I am also very dizzy and weak. It hurts when I cough and feels like my lungs are itchy. The pain has been constant for the last 7 hrs and continues to feel worse. What could it be and do I need to go to the hospital? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it in context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Gastric Upset with Extensive Spastic Cough from ? Bronchitis with Gastric Upset with Dizziness and weakness. Severe sharp lower abdominal pain with Vomiting could be from the Gastric upset, from Extensive Cough with Bronchitis or could be from Gastric Upset.It's very important to find out by clinical detailed examination, which of the 2 complaints is the main cause. Your history is not giving many indications as to the exact cause of the 2 ailments which you suffer from. As your lungs are itchy, and you are short of breath, it could be due to the primary Acute Bronchitis with Gastroenteritis form others accompanied Gastric Upset. Treatment-Consult physician to resolve the ambiguity, whether the acute bronchitis and Gastroenteritis are simultaneously present or they are 2 different ailments from 2 different causes or not. So treat the Sever lower abdominal pain with antispasmodics and with Ciplox-Metrogyl x 5 days time. Check the Eosinophilic- to rule out the spasmodic cough in your case. Bronchodialators to relive Breathless feel- if its is proved to be from bronchospasm. Veloz-D- 1x 2 times a day x 5 days, Maintain proper fluid intake to control vomiting imbalance. This would resolve your illness. Hope this would help you to solve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
hi doctor, 45 years old but now i m facing eraction problem coz of over masturbation my penis become too small and m still single and wanna get married, pls suggest me what medicine i should take , and if i apply mustard oil or olive oil for massage in penis will it be effective ? | HelloThanks for query. Erectile Dysfunction that you have is mostly due to frequent, excessive habitual masturbation. You need to have self-determination to quit frequent masturbation to help in getting hard Erection. Excessive and frequent habitual masturbation does affect quality of erection and delays ejaculation. Please try to reduce the frequency of masturbation by keeping yourself busy in activities like sports, reading , social work etc. so that you will not get free time to masturbate. You may take Sildenafil after getting married and one hour before having sexual intercourse with your wife. This will help you to get hard sustainable erection to have enjoyable sex. Do not attempt to massage your penis with any oil. There is risk of damaging your penis. Chat Doctor. |
i have 8 mm stone in rt. kiddny ( at superior calyx) and 2 mm stone in left kiddny (at inferior calyx) . On IVP the report says SPASTIC PELVICALYCEAL on both sides. I have no regular pain, some times heavy ness felt at right side. I am disturbed, can I get some suggestions. | Hai, Immediate cure will be lithography treatment. Using Shock waves to breaking done the stones. If you want to get the stone away naturally. But it takes 5 to 10 days. Follow the below advise. As from your report kidney stone in still in the kidney(calyx part) once the stone started travelling in to ureter and bladder pain will vary. As your 2 mm stone possibly come out without any medication only by taking excess amount of water and avoiding high protein, calcium, oxalate,diary products foods. As other one is 8 mm that too will dissolve if you follow strict diet as I mentioned above. Symptomatic treatment will be taken care at emergency department at hospital for nausea, pain.burning sensation. Etc.thank you hope I answered your query |
Hi, i am aged 26 years male. i need the consultation for an issue with my penis. in childhood i got heart there and to stop the bleeding the doctor put stiches there , not the foreskin it attached to my penis head as a result of which i have pain when i try to do sex. the foreskin does not role down as normally it should. need expert opinion for this is there any opertation that need to be done for this. | Hi, As you have mentioned that you had injured your penis during childhood and a surgical procedure was done, it is possible that there is a scar formation in the region. The penis head and fore skin is a very sensitive structure. After putting the stitches, it has developed into scar tissue. This scar tissue is preventing the foreskin to roll down. The pain and discomfort is do to the scar tissue formation. For a small scar tissue, you can try manipulating it by using a lot of lubrication jelly during sex and masturbation and slowly trying to roll down the foreskin. If this does not happen then please do not do it forcibly. Using too much force can cause further injury to the foreskin. If it does not roll down with lubricants then please consult the urologist for scar release surgery. This is a minor surgery and works for most patients. If scar tissue is difficult to repair then circumcision can be done depending on the findings after clinical examination. |
i have pcod bt my periods are regular my lmp was dec16th but Jan 8th i got little spotting... bt still i havent get my regular period.. i checked home pregnancy test that shows negative... pls inform me chances available for pregnancy? is there any complications of my pregnancy????? | Hi, I think there are chances of conceiving with pro. The problem is with your ovulation. So, you can take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. For now, you can take some progesterone for inducing periods. Consult a doctor. Abortion rates are higher in PRO. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hi i am 55 year old female.my height is 1 metre 45 and i am around 55 kg.my blood test show 4 for anaemia,my blood platelets count hace drastically fallen down.i am admitted since 7 days.an aspiration for my bone marrow has been today and biopsy too.i am being given paracetamol for fever,famotidine,primperan ,am on normal saline.i am quite weak has shortness of breath.i have been taking tegretol for more than 5 years.the nurses say i will be given group B + blood each time i require.what do you think am suffering from.and to add i had a breast removed 10 years back surgery.am i being screened for cancer? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of cancer so possibility of metastasis to the bone marrow should be checked. You have viral fever right now, so you are given treatment for that. Furthermore, you should go for bone marrow examination. It will clear all doubts and clear the pictures. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
After a fall three weeks ago my leg was black and blue and somewhat swollen. The ecchymosis and general swelling have faded but there is a hard tender lump in one area which I assume is a solidified hematoma. Should I be applying heat or massaging it? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. No, you don't need to do that since it won't help, and you should just let some time pass, and it will reduce in size and hematoma will be resorted into blood circulation Small traumatic fibrous may persist, but it will not cause any problems in the future. If there is esthetic concern it can be treated surgically but only after 6 weeks when healing process is over. Heat and massage will not be efficient in these cases. I hope I have answered your query. Wish you good health. |
hi i have a question regarding my friend who i believe may be suffering from depression. She is very emotional, and cries alot nearly every other day and feels that she worthless. She is very tired and drained all the time and her sleep patterns are irregular. i know that she has self harmed in past and i dont know if she is feeling like she may do it again. im not sure what i should do to help here, i feel like she should tell someone other than me that she feels depressed but i dont think she wants her parents to know. thanks. | Hi, I do appreciate your concern for your friend. From the symptoms that you have mentioned, I would agree with you that she might be suffering from depressive episode. The symptoms of sleep disturbance, crying, feeling worthless and lethargic are all symptoms of depression. Since she has a history of self harm, I would be alert this time around too and would really consider getting her into treatment at the earliest. As a friend, you should really motivate her to seek a psychiatric consultation as well as open herself up to her parents. Delaying it can only worsen the condition. Treatment with anti-depressant Chat Doctor. In addition, she would be needing to express her emotions constantly which as a friend you can help her do. You will need to be a patient listener and hear out her and provide emotional support. I do hope I was able to help with your query. Best wishes. |
I am used to have opium. Unfortunately, I am short of it resulting acute body ache. Alternatively, I am looking for Kamini Vridawan Ras either from Multani or Baidwan phrarmas. Could you please advise if there might be any side effects by using these tablets | *1. Since it too contains opium, thus although is an alternative to regular opium but is habit-forming and expensive too and since from this year Government has banned giving required quota to Adityanath/Multan thus is officially unavailable in market, but can be found with some other company mainly Rex of U.P. Pharma but since it doesn't come under government scanner thus can't say about its authenticity. |
My chest has been feeling heavy all day. When I jump of run it seems to follow me as if theres something in there and it hurts. Last night I ate a lot of food and immediately went to sleep around 11pm. I do not know if there is a connection there but that is the only unusual thing that I have done. | Thanks for asking your question completely understand your query it seems like, it all happened due to overeating, but there are other causes of heaviness in chest like gastritis, cardiac diseases, effusion you need to consult a general physician who can do a simple ECG and a chest X-ray if needed to evaluate and rule out other diseases no need to panic for now you can take a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole after consulting a physicianthanksfeel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health |
i m a 66 year old male. my health is excellent, excellent. never sick. wbc count is 14,000. this from a cbc test. next step according to my primary dr is call a onocologist/hemotologist. am i looking at a bone marrow biopsy or will they take a wait and see approach? one more question...if a bone marrow biopsy is called for is it out of line for me to want and ask for a general anathesia or will they insist on a local thank you for taking the time to answer | Your WBC counts are mildly elevated.Currently, the upper limit of normal range is 10,000- 11,000. These reference ranges are designed for 95% of population. Remaining 5% healthy population have reference ranges above or below reference range. Also, before proceeding straight away for bone marrow, please inform me about the following.1. Your differential WBC counts ??(meaning % of neutrophils, lymphocytes etc.2. Your general blood picture description.(any toxic granules in neutrophils, etc.)3. Your serum CRP levels. |
my husband suffers from high blood pressure. 0n medication to control. losing weight and eating right. 3 weeks ago it spiked to 145/160 Doctor doubled his meds 2 weeks ago. Last night his blood pressure is 162/200. No stressors that would justify the change What could be happening?? | Hello there. I have read through your question and can understand your concern. Your husband seems to be having high diastolic pressure which definitely needs to be investigated. There are many reasons of high blood pressure like atherosclerosis [hardening of arteries], kidney disorders, diabetes or thyroid disorders. I would suggest you to get the following investigations done for your husband. 1. EKG2. Kidney function tests3. Chest X ray4. Thyroid function test hope that answers your question. Pls feel free to write if you have any further queries. |
Hello, I have had bronchitis in the past, usually after the flu. I am just getting over a headcold and I cant stop coughing. It is a non productive dry cough. When I blow my nose it is all clear, no coloration. Is the cough a sign of bronchitis?Thank youKim | Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my answer. Is it associated with fever? At what times the cough is more? If you have fever or flu like symptoms and your chest is clear on auscultation or x-ray chest, then it is most likely bronchitis for which you will need to take antibiotics. But if there is only cough which occurs at nighttime in bed, then it is most likely due to HERD, for which you will need to raise bed end, keep a gap of at least 2 hours between meal and going to bed and may need medication. Hope I answered your query. Feel free to ask more if you have any doubt. Thanks. |
Hi I have a small lump located directly under my right hip bone. It is literally an inch underneath the bone, and is more tubular in shape (opposed to round).... It doesnt feel completely hard, and can be pushed in and moved slightly. In terms of pain, the lump itself can sometimes be painful to push but I have ben getting some very slight pain when I push on my hip bone... Thankyou | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. History suggests that it could be an enlarged lymph node - this can be due to any infection / inflammation, local / systemic cause.2. The second possible cause could be dilated vascular / venous channels.3.Also, possible cause could be hernia - as location is not very clearly mentioned.4. In this case once after examination - an ultrasound examination of the swelling its source and extensions. 5.Based on that one can plan the treatment. Systemic causes should be kept under control. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Me and my 46 year old fiancee has sex on the regular. I have noticed that when we sex and he ejaculates, there is very little to no semen. He does have an ejaculation, but as I say, Its not like the normal ejaculations am used to seeing. Could there be a problem? | Hello, SEMEN Color, QUANTITY AND THICKNESS changes according to physical condition and sexual intercourse / masturbation timing and related mental and physical conditions. Therefore, don't think too much about the thickness or quantity of sperm. If you want to know the quality of sperm, get your sperm checked for that. For Healthy Sperm, Eat More Vitamins.(Deficiencies in vitamin I have been linked to sluggish sperm and lowered fertility) Minerals.(Inadequate levels of zinc can cause lowered sperm counts), Fatty acids, Folic acid, Lycopene, and Chat Doctor. Include sprouts in your daily diet to improve sperm count and quality. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hello Today I slipped and fell on my back. Not a lot of pain standing up, but when I lay down, I feel a horrible pain in my entire back. (Neck to bottom) it was a very hard fall. If it helps I m 58. Previous back problems (bulge disk). What should I do? | Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.come would advise you to take Rest, Icing, anti inflammatory. This should help you. If still the pain is not coming down consult an orthopeadiciian who would advice you to get an x-ray done to find out underline cause. Precautions |
My 8 year daughter has had a fever off and on for 6 days. She has seen the doctor twice. Her first symptom was a sore throat. Since then she has had nausea, vomitting and diarrhea. She also complans of a pain in her side. The doctor kmows of of this but since she tested positive for the Epstein-Barr virus (we are waiting blood results), nothing else is being done. I am more than concerned. The doctor says EBV would explain all her syptoms but why is the fever almost continuous. She has definitely loss weight and now stays in bed. Should I seek a second opinion? I have seen two different doctors in the same practice. PLease help! | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (ABV) is very common and usually occurs in childhood or early adulthood. ABV is a contagious infection that spreads from person to person.ABV is the cause of infectious mononucleosis and the symptoms are fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and enlarged spleen. The symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are very much rare with ABV infection. Individuals with ABV infections requires1. Adequate rest 2. Plenty of Fluids3. Corticosteroids to treat significant swelling in the throat4. There is no specific medicine to treat ABV infections. Thank you. |
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