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hello mam, i m in first trimester and during my first month i would hav stomach pain as tat we get during normal menstrual cycl so had consulted Dr , now every week am adviced to tak 2 injection every week ,, the name of injection is lutegin 5000 ,an harmone injection could u please let me know if it is safe to continue,,m continuing it it noww, please do advice me ,, thanks,, | Hi, Thanks for the query under Chat Doctor platform. I understand your concern. Lute gin 5000 is a human chorionic gonadotrophin...a pregnancy hormone essential for maintenance of pregnancy. It is given in first trimester to maintain pregnancy & avoid abortion/ it is supplemented in assisted conceptions for good results./ it is also given to avoid abortion in case of history of abortion in the past. . It is very safe in pregnancy. Please don't worry & take it as advised by your doctor. Thanks. |
hello. please help me | Hello! Thank you for writing us here. Calm down okay? Don't worry too much about it. It could be because your child might have eaten something spicy or something which is irritating the gut. It could be infection. I would suggest you to give the little baby simple foods like banana and breast milk as well or the baby foods which are available in market. Also make sure the baby is well HY Chat Doctor. The little angel would be alright in 3 to 4 days okay? Don't worry Best regards, |
i am 62 yrs old, Indonesian man, ideal body weight, hypertension (mild ; 150/90 mmHg), routin aerobic (cycling) and lawn tennis, ECG normally, MRI ; a little hypoxy at the left brain. But I have hyperaggregated blood, is it caused my brain hypoxya ? My chief complaints is suddenly, my right lower arm is weakness. During hospital care is getting better, but not yet optimal condition. Would you like to give me other solution for muscle optimalization ? physiotherapy and clopidrogel and irbesartan 150mg are continuosly treament. thanks. doc... | His may suggest addition of conspiring 150 mg too. There should be periodical check of platelets count, CBC,PT.if you are on blood thinners. Avoid smoking. Your doctor may do Color Doppler to forearm for vascular study, clot, thrombus. A physician must explore causes for hyperconjugation factors of blood, possibly may suggest some plasma infusions periodically if some deficiency is detected in blood.you may consult a clinical hematologist also for thorough evaluation as you stand risk for clot, embolic in vital organs, brain, lungs, limbs... |
Dear Sir My age is 32 for the past 6 Months my penis is so nerves during masturbate its not strengthen in intercourse time and some other times am feeling some thing processing in my penis am feeling very well in this process. kindly sole my problem sir | Hellcat your age it should get proper erection and there should not be any problem if you were previously healthy Here I would like information to guide you better liked you smoke or consume liquor any history of medication any history of metabolic disease like diabetes, liver or thyroid disorders condition is known as erectile dysfunction which warrants detailed evaluation to find out the underlying cause. In my opinion you should take good balanced food with all essential nutrientsAvoid stress and anxiety Avoid smoking and alcoholThanks for your question and feel free to ask for more clarification wish you good health |
About 5 months ago i broke my thumb play footy (AFL) and the bone came through my nail now it is all repaired but now it is very weak and sore when weight is put on it, whenever I bend my thumb it always seems to crack sometimes a small crack and sometimes a large sore crack. Do you have any ideas of what I could do preventing this reducing the crack? | Hi... The reason for the crack in your thumb is bone on bone friction and rubbing due to muscle imbalance around the joint... So I suggest you to Reduce tightness in the forearm and their muscles by stretching them frequently... Apply a lot of ice to reduce soreness and inflammation caused due to excessive compressive forces placed in the joint due to imbalance. Strengthen your forearm muscles ... Strengthening your trip and thumb extension will help you to recover faster...Don't keep checking the pain and pooping sensation... Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any further help in this regard . |
I have a history of a blocked kidney last year,? due to an ovarian cyst.I have recently experienced right sided pain,and had a renogram 2/52 ago,and am awaiting the results.I have been experiencing lower centralised back pain,and a fluttering feeling in my right kidney area..what does that indicate? | Hi, thank you for posting. Your symptoms bight be related to kidney disease and ovarian cyst. Kidney pain is severe, and it can stop and start whenever(kidney area). This kind of pain is caused when the patient has ureter blockage. The most common cause is renal calculus(kidney stones). Ovarian cyst is manifested with lower middle back pain. To keep your disease in control you need an Ultrasound every 3 months. You also need |
heloo doctor hi when i was 7yr old i got tb n i complet my medical treatment bt now in d age of 27 i came to no that i have tb scares in my lungs (nodular opacity seen in upper right) i am applying for dubai and i came to know that the rule in dubai for the scare is strict. please suggest me how so solve the problem thankyou. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Tuberculosis once heal produce either fibrosis or calcification. Both of these appear as scar tissue on chest x-ray. For visa problem, I advise you to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT thorax 2. Bronchoscopy and BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. CT thorax is much more informative than chest x-ray for lung scarring. Bronchoscopy and BAD analysis is more accurate in diagnosis of tuberculosis. If both these are negative for tuberculosis then you can argue with visa authority about not having active, infectious disease. And your x-ray lesions are old, healed, inactive scar tissue only. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Sir, I am facing chest pain problem since last 3 month my hemoglobin level is low 9.80gm . we are taking advice of Cardiologist he has prescribe the Iron Tab and Multivitamin syrup for continue 3 months. He has advice to me we will do the ECG after 10 days but ECG showing the paches .Pls suggest me | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, ECG is needed in chest pain with anemia. Hemoglobin is very important for body. It is the only substance which carries oxygen to all organs of the body. So when hemoglobin is low, all body organs are getting less oxygen and so heart needs to pump more rapidly to fulfill the body s demand of oxygen. So anemia increase cardiac work load and thus can damage heart. So chest pain in anemia patients should be evaluated for cardiac damage. So ECG is must in your case. And correction of anemia is must for you. So start your iron and multivitamin tablets. |
Hello i am 41 year old female and going for golbladder surgery on 22nd dec, my home is twofloor,i want to know after my surgery can i use stairs | Hi, How are you? My name is Chat Doctor. I am a surgical Gastroenterologist and I hope to answer your question today. Removal of the gall bladder is usually done by laparoscopic technique, which involves making 3 tiny incisions and removing the gall bladder. The main advantage of this is that there is very little pain, and patients are up and about the next day itself. Although I would avoid heavy lifting and multiple trips up and down, I do not see any reason why you will not be able to walk the stairs after the surgery. Hope this helps and hope you start to feel better. Please do not hesitate to write back for clarificationsHave a great day. |
I think I twisted my knee getting out of my car. It is very painful and feels like it wants to give out. I went to my nurse practioner today and she ordered an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot. There is no bloodclot, but my whole leg from the calf down is sore and I m not sure what to do from here. What kind of doctor to see. Also the right leg has soreness in the calf too. | Hi, Twisting injury of knee with give way feeling confirm the Anterior cruciate ligament injury in the knee. For confirmation, you should go for MRI of the knee. Start anti-inflammatory medicine and apply ice packs to reduce the swelling and pain. You can use knee brace to support while walking because give way episodes will increase the pain and swellings. Treatment is Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction surgery after 3 weeks when swelling subside. Thanks |
Recurrent URTII have a recurrent URTI presenting with chesty cough, with whitish sputum and nasal discharge on and off for 2/52 duration. Consult a doctor and was given antibiotic (Amoxacillin) and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride.But the cough doesnt improve at all. What should I do? Can i go to the hospital and ask for SAFB? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Recurrent cough should be ruled out for tuberculosis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out pneumonia. Sputum AFB will diagnose tuberculosis if present. If both these are normal than no need to worry much for tuberculosis or pneumonia. You should take Influenza vaccine annually. It will prevent recurrent upper respiratory tract viral infection. Also take high protein diet, multivitamin and antioxidants tablet to improve immunity. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I am scheduled to have a cystic neoplasm removed (right ovary) and an appendectomy next Friday. I have new onset of acute pain in my lower right quadrant that began about 15 minutes ago. My pain is at a 6. Prior to this it has not passed a 3. Could this be related to appendicitis? How long should I wait to seek medical attention? | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. This could either be due to an attack of appendicitis or a torsion of the ovarian cyst on the right side. In any case, if the pain increases steadily, I would suggest you to report at the ER of the nearest hospital for a clinical assessment and related investigations to institute appropriate treatment. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hi Im 15 around 56kg and 169 cm male. I currently have a bad case of chickenpox at the moment and have these dark red scabs all over my face. Will they turn into scars and if so are they permanent? My mouth and throat is infect as well as under and on my foreskin. Will urinating frequently affect my genital area? As urinating is so painful at the moment | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, It is highly communicable 1-2 days before the appearance of rash and 4-5 days thereafter. After which virus tends to die out and looses the capacity to transmit disease to normal individuals. The scabbing usually begins 4-7 days after the rash and completed by 30 days. During the scabbing period you are sterile and will not transmit disease to others. This is a disease which will affect all parts of the body from head to toe including the genitals. Thank you. |
I am suffering from these problems since last 23 years because of over masturbation suddenly while one day i did masturbation i felt loss of energy my penis shrink and not to able erect after that I use many kind of medicine like herbals,homo pathetic and aloe pathetic but useless. please suggest me suite able treatment thanks tariq ziad dobai | HiI can understand your concern for your symptoms, masturbation can be the last cause of your Erectile dysfunction .if masturbation is the cause 90% of male will have Erection issue .so erection issue of yours can be due to -Varicocele -Fear of failure - having one episode of ED once may make you feel you will end up with ED-smoking or alcohol-stress I Hope I have answered your query. If you have further doubts, I would be happy to help you. Happy day |
I have noticed a bump on the outside part of my knee cap when my knee is in flexion. No surgery on knee. Sprained my ACL two years ago and an ultrasound on the knee two years ago shows cartilage missing under kneecap. I do notice swelling underneath the kneecap as well and a sharp pain similar to runners knee. | Dear patient What is your age? If you are young age possibility are 1. Discoid meniscus 2. Meniscus cyst 3. Pigmented VN synovitis. If you are elderly knee effusion with osteophytes can be diagnosis. I would like to advise MRI of the involved knee as it helps in confirming one diagnosis and rules out other possibilities. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. You need to consult expert arthroscopic surgeon with report. All the best. |
I have a deep cough that raises clear mucous. I have been xrayed and know there is no pneumonia or bronchitis. I do not have a history of asthma. My doc prescribed a week of prednisone which I have just started. But I wonder if Benzonatate might be helpful for this? | Hi, Benzoate is a cough suppressant Chat Doctor. Prednisone is an oral corticosteroid. Prednisone is effective only if it is an allergic etiology related cough. Since you don't have asthma or bronchitis, I don't think your cough will improve with prednisone. Better to take Benzoate first as it is cough suppressant. It will definitely reduce your cough. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello My Dad has been suffering from bleeding in the roof of his mouth sporadically for 5 days now. To give you a background he has had bowel cancer , which has been treated and appears fine now. He also had blood poisoning for 2 months over Christmas and was in intensive care. He has given up smoking now, but he was a smoker for a long time. He also drinks (cider mainly and daily). He is 64 years old. Can you give advice on how to stop the bleeding? I am worried that this is mouth cancer. Thanks Lauren | Hi Lauren, More than mouth cancer, I would attribute it to the minor esophageal varietal tear that could have possibly occurred. To stop the bleeding, we need to find the cause of it. If it is due to esophageal tear, then the bleeding veins are to be ligated surgically. If it is a primary bleed from the mouth, it may be due to authors ulcer in view of his general condition. In that case, multivitamin supplements will help him. Pressure compresses can be used locally to arrest the fresh bleeding. If it is due to mouth cancer, then again, management will be surgical. These are only my broad views. A physical examination would be ideal to know the cause. Hope this helps. |
I am a 33 year old female with hair loss along the receding hair line of the scalp. In the past i have used hair color. Could this be a contributing factor, or should i maybe have blood work for thyroid tests? I also have anxiety and it has increased severity with my age progression. | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. If you provide some more information than it will be more helpful. How is the pattern of hair loss? Is it more on crown and frontal area? Do you have increased facial hair growth? If yes then it can be most likely female pattern hair loss. In such case using minoxidil solution 2 % for long term use on scalp and capital gel will be helpful. You can also use ketoconazole and zinc parishioner shampoo twice-weekly. It is better to rule out hypothyroidism and anemia by doing blood test - thyroid profile and hemoglobin levels respectively. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
hi doc please help me with the following symptoms. a 3 yr old child sero positive on duovir N baby with history of itchy rashes associated wiyh whitish vaginal discharge for more than amonth now, diarrhoea 2days, generalised body rash especially arround the ears and nose, but after 1 hour started vomiting temp 37.1 | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
24 yr old female been having bad lower abdominal pain and lower back pain. Along with diereha, headaches, nausea and vomiting, sides hurting , fatigue, feels like there s a knot above my belly button, having to pee more then usually, stuff that Normally doesn t bug me does now like smells and stuff I see like blood and that short a things, I m wanting food combos I normally don t eat, I have chills and then I have times where I m hot or I m freezing and outside is the opposite of how I feel and my period has changed and I have had 2 periods in the past 2 months and that s abnormal for me. I ve been to my doc for 3 weeks now she s giving me medicine for Wat she thought it was but that hasn t helpd none n she won t give me nothing else and every test she s done has showd up neg and I had an ultrasound done but she doesn t knw wats wrong and makes me feel as if I don t knw my body and that there s something going on cuz i feel different and my main concern was am I pregnant cuz I ve got majority of the signs n the same thing happened before I found out I was with my daughter but I ve been told my hormones are to lower to show up on test till I m bout 3 months but it s either that or the ovarian cyts is back but in pain and can t figure out wats wrong.can u help | HI THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR QUERY ON Chat Doctor.GOING BY YOUR CLINICAL HISTORY CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC POSSIBILITIES ARISE.THEY INCLUDE-PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE, RUPTURED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, URINARY TRACT INFECTION WITH CYSTITIS AND PYELONEPHRITIS, RUPTURE OF OVARIAN CYST, POLYCYSTIC OVARIES. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO HAVE TRANSVAGINAL SONOGRAPHY-TVS WHICH CAN SUGGEST DIAGNOSIS WITH ACCURACY.URINARY PREGNANCY TEST IS ALSO STRONGLY SUGGESTED.TREATMENT PROTOCOL INCLUDES NSAIDs, ANTIBOITICS, PANTO 40\u00a0mg,TAB ONDANSETRON.RUPTURED CYST AND ECTOPIC CAN BE MICROSCOPICALLY MANAGED.MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES AN BE MANAGED WITH OCS(ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS)CONSULT AN EXPERT GYNECOLOGIST FOR YOUR HELP.THANK YOU.TAKE CARE |
once and awhile an episode where a very brief sharp pain, like jolt, run from my lower right stomach area near the bottom of my ribcage across my torso to my back near the bottom of my left shoulder blade. It is only momentary but the pain is very quick and sharp causing me to jerk somewhat as in a kind of knee-jerk type reaction. This has happened maybe a half dozen times within the past 6 months. Any idea what this might be coming from? | Hello, Such type of sudden pain can be due to- -Minor crack in lower thoracic area-Compression of nerves in lower thorax area due to disc prolapse or early infections-Kidney issues-Stomach problems-Diabetes I shall advise you to consult to your doctor & get yourself investigated with x-ray and if necessary by CT SCAN & USG. Till then, you may take acetaminophen for at least 2-3 times a day for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Sir . I would like to know is any treatment for left hilar region calcification due to this reason I am civil engineer i am unable to travel to middle east for the job sake if any treatment is their for this disease please suggest me . I would be very Thankful to you . Plz revert me as soon as your earliest . Thanking you Mohammed Maqsood Ali 0000 | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done bronchoscopy and BAD (Bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. Left Hilary region calcification is suggestive of healed, inactive, scar lesion. It is not active lesion. You might be having tuberculosis or pneumonia in the past, which is healed after treatment and shows calcified lesion in left him. Since it is inactive disease, no treatment is required, and it will remain as it is throughout the life. If bronchoscopy and BAD is negative than you can argue with visa authority about not having active, infectious disease and your lesion is healed and noncontinuous. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Your visa problem will be solved, no need to worry. |
i have a lump or knot whatever its best called right below my left jawbone beside my chin about the size of a quarter and hasnt got any bigger at times it hurts when i chew or open mouth real big and at times it doesnt hurt at all like its not even there i noticed a cold soar appear about the same time i got this | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query jawbone lump with pain and soreness could be because of clogged duct of salivary gland. Sometimes the duct of salivary gland get clogged due to stone or foreign body. This will lead to accumulation of saliva which sometimes get infected and start paining. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out conditions like tooth abscess or infected lipoma. You should go for further investigations by getting FNAC/biopsy done to rule out the exact cause and treatment will be planned accordingly. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics, may perform marsupilization or remove surgically under local anesthesia. If it is infected lipoma doctor may perform liposuction or prescribe antibiotics or remove surgically. For now give warm compresses 2-3 times a day. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
i have jaundice since last 2 month ... i did not eat any oil things from last 2 month ... i saw 3 days before my eye colour came on normal way (white) then after 4 days i start smooking cigrates .. 2 day i smooked now i see lite yellow colour on my eyes again ... can we smooke cigrate on jaundice? | Hi thanks for asking question. Smoking is toxic to hepatocyte.Moreover, it can lead vasoconstriction and chances of portal hypertension also. Smoking aggravate liver damage. So smoking is strictly avoided. You have not mentioned cause of jaundice. It could be fatty liver or hepatitis like case. Although you have not asked I will give some advice for good liver health.- Chat Doctor. -papaya seed with water useful herbal remedy-Avoid smoke and alcohol hope your concern solvedAvoid smokeReady to help you further can beat thanks if it is useful to regards; |
Yesterday afternoon my left arm started going dead randomlly while I was just sitting relaxing, from the shoulder down and I even got shooting pains in the side of my face and top of my arm. It s now the next night and it s now happening with my right arm help | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As you are having pain in left and right arm. You are likely to be having numbness due to cervical spondylosis. You can get your x-ray done to see degenerative changes in the spine. Furthermore, you can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
i have a fever almost a month and now i have sore throat, what kind of sick symptoms is this doctor???4 moths ago i have gononrhea and after i taken the medicine from my doctor i started fever, then i went back my doctor again and she give another drugs and i still have a fever..those medicine for gonorhea..but until not i still have a fever and 3 days i got sore throat until now. bout my gononrhea i stop discharge now but i dnt feel better coz i still feel burning of fever..i was worried now.. thanks | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I have read your description and understand your concern. The symptoms what you have been describing appears that you are having repeated upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy Chat Doctor. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambrosia/Bromine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine male ate as ingredients. 4. Take medicated lozenges for throat smoothening effect when necessary. 5. In case you feel feverish and body aches, you need to take Tablet. Paracetamol with Ibuprofen combination after food. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold |
hello i.have psoraisis in my scalp and i recently gave birth 9 days ago i used epidural and after that i started to get itchy and now im very itchy all over my body and have red itchy pimples. Is that psorarisis in my body or do to an alergic reaction | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Most likely it is an allergic reaction to a Chat Doctor. Having said that, it should be confirmed by a visual inspection by visiting a skin specialist. Underlying psoriasis needs to be taken into account since psoriasis is known to worsen/flare during pregnancy and immediate postpartum period. This flare during pregnancy and immediate postpartum period is known as \"Impetigo Herpetiformis\" and is usually associated with fluid filled and pustular lesions. There is considerable itching and burning sensation in Impetigo herpetformis. Therefore, you must visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and for excluding the possibility of Impetigo Herpetiformis. I would suggest an OTC oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10 mg once daily. Topical you may use a soothing lotion e.g. calamine, twice daily. Regards |
Good morning dr.ji. my aunt is suffering from depression and she r keen towards spiritual conditioning..her eyes always focus on particular object and not blinking eyes...when standing then standing for long time. She ask that hand wash done again and again asking of that you wash the hands..... doubt r in extreme. | Your information suggest either Obsessive compulsive disorder or a catatonic state it doesn't look like a mere depression*Kindly get a psychiatrist opinion* you may require to give more information especially on her Pre morbid state, duration of illness, comorbid conditions, any stressful events in the recent past*With medication and counselling she will improve well. If it is catatonia due to a psychiatric because Some Psychiatrist may prefer Modified Electroconvulsive therapy as a preferred choice for quicker improvement Thank you |
my daughter is 4.10 years old.looks like 3.5 and weight is 15kh. she has distended abdomen.doctors believe she has metabolic lever disorder.sugar level drops if she does not eat any thing for 7-8 hrs. She had nose bleed. but now her blood does not stop so easily. platelets count ok.hb=10 sgpt=54 | Hello, Yes, it could be metabolic liver disease. A distended abdomen may be fluid in abdomen, seen in liver disease. Bleeding may occur due to deranged PT/INR, a test and function of liver, which may lead to bleeding. I suggest you a battery of test as ultrasound abdomen, complete Liver function test, alpha photo protein, and repeated blood sugar. Further tests are based on reports of these tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hopefully this is a non-fee site here. email | Hello, i went through your statement. Acute pancreatitis is confirmed by elevated serum Amylase. The indication for removal of gall bladder is not mentioned as well as were you jaundiced. Any patient with their gall bladder removed must take for certain period fat free diet and life long with minimum fat. The off shaped red marks may be due to multiple reasons. Unless a Chat Doctor. Sorry. With best wishes |
blood preasure 172 over 90, i would imagine should go to doctor. would this give headach? as well as tired and have had chest pain coming from bottem of shoulder left side sometimes quite sever into left side chest. has been happening for a few years off and on. ekg good. | Hi since your pressure is quite high (170 systolic) it sometimes can cause increase in pressure in your cranium and cause headache. So consult a physician to get the right choice of antihypertensives for you and if your headache persists despite control of BP, do get yourself evaluated for its cause - anything from stress to vision problem to migraine can cause headache. There are several possibilities. As for your chest pain it definitely needs attention. Go for a Chest X-ray PA and left lateral view, echocardiography, Ultrasound abdomen. Do you have any abdominal pain ? Do u consume too much alcohol ? Based on your symptoms I feel your descending aorta (the major blood vessel that carries blood pumped from heart to lower half of the body) and pancreas need to be focussed upon. Do consult a physician in person. |
Hi I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis since 2008 when I underwent a thorecotomy and decortation of a pleural effusion . I also had 2 diagnosed breast cancer which eventually required a mastectom. I have had numerous chest infections from pnemonia and recently an e-coli infection. I have been in intensive care twice since 2008 with pnemonia and septisis. I now have lymphoema and my abdomen/stomach is swelling up and doesnt seem to be getting better even though I have water tablets. My GP believes it could be caused through gasping for breath creating air and bloating . What would you advise? | Hi, you had breast cancer, and it was treated. So the abdomen/stomach swelling/distention may also be caused by accumulation of fluid in the abdomen called as ascites. So you need to have clinical examination by a physician/oncologist to rule out the same or by ultrasound abdomen. If there is free fluid in abdomen it needs evacuation, fluid analysis to rule out relapse of cancer. Massive accumulation of fluid can cause gasping for breath and bloating. The other possibility is called as dyspepsia which requires evaluation with investigations and treatment Hope I have answered your question |
Hello, i m ankit ,24 i had undergone an operation in my penies when i was 2 months old. since then the size of my penies is very small and not very big at erection.my parents want me to marry but i m very nervous.can i hav sex and hav a child.and can i satisfy my wife and are there any chances of being impotent.please help.....thank you | Hello, You are worrying too much and that too unnecessarily. Length and size of penis is not a concern in marriage and childbirth. A per son with even a two-inch erect penis can satisfy women and can have babies. So don't worry about it. You are just 24. Focus on your career and education. Rest can be taken care of when the situation arises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. V. Anand, Psychologist |
While sleeping two days ago, I discovered a small lump on my left leg just above the knee and on the inside of the leg; then I forgot it. This morning upon rising a felt a slight tingling in the leg. Upon examination, I also discovered a small bruise at the knee, about 1inch below the lump. The tingling is not constant, but comes and goes. Should I be concerned? | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. You have not mentioned if there was any history of trauma to the area. Presuming that there is no history of trauma, and you are not under any medications like aspirin, if I were your treating doctor, after clinically examining you in detail, I would go for some investigations like a complete blood count including platelets, ESR, Blood sugar as routine and a clotting profile. Further management would depend on the clinical diagnosis and investigation reports. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Im a concerned mother of a 14yr old daughter, shes 120lbs and 5ft tall. A year ago she complained of knee pain. ex-rays were done and ok. After consent complaint of pain not just in knee but through out her body the dr. ordered blood work...all blood work was ok except the ESR was high at 37....she was referred to a specialist, who ordered additional labs. All blood work was within normal range except the ESR it was 64, unable to explain why ESR was elevated sent us to physical therapy and to come back in 6mo and ordered we get labs done prior to appointment. All blood work fine except her ESR came back higher at 74. Dr cant find whats wrong and mean while my daughter is in constant pain. What other test are out there to pin point the problem? What can I do? Im concern that the more we wait to find out whats wrong the more damage it might cause her not to mention all the pain she is in constant. | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. I have seen reports appraised ESR with joint pain suggest possibility of polyarthritis. You may need further investigation like RA FACTOR, ACCP, IF REQUIRED PET SCAN, ANA, HLA-B27. Clinical examination is also required to diagnose it. You can do blood test for to confirm it. If all tests are normal you may need proper exercises and lifestyle modifications. You can do all these test as early as possible to plan for future. 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 |
Mom has high cholesterol, after ECG test they said she may have heart problem now,but w dont exactly know what it is since she hasnt have complete check up and test yet. She is taking simvastatin.She is having stomachache and one time she was so nauseous and spit bit blood. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I would like to say that the symptoms that your mother has are not related with heart disease and this could be some hyperacidity problem, or gastritis, if it is blood stain saliva then this could be dental condition, in my opinion your mother need be examined clinically for final diagnosis, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. |
i just notced my 2 1/2 year old daughter has a small bruise below her rib cage and has a painless knot that rolls around in the middle of it. When you touch she says it does not hurt. What could this be? She weighs 30 lbs and has been very healthly child. | Hi...unexplained bruising / without any history of injury or trauma needs evaluation as it might be indicative of a bleeding disorder. It can show itself at any age. If there has been a trauma then to can be rest assured as it is not bothering the kid. The bluish discoloration you are noticing is a subcutaneous bleed or bruise and the small lump you are able to palpate is a subcutaneous blood clot. Regards - |
weird feeling in chest almost like a surge of electricity or adrenaline. its like a pause and when it happens i cant inhale it only lasts for a few seconds but its like the air just got sucked out of my chest. then imediatly afterwards i feel extreamly fatigued and somewhat dizzy | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. So get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
For the last month i havnt been myself and i dont and cant understand y everything i do has been affected my relasionship is being straind as i cant understand myself and when he asks me i just say i dont know or its just the way i am. my sec drive has gone and i just dont feel myself. im almost 20 now and my mother kicked me out at 16 so have been coping pretty much on my own since then i cant forgive her for what she has done so i havent spoken to her since and all my family have taken her side so basically only have my friends to help and my partner but i just cant say wat it is and keep myself bottled up i dont knw wat to do anymore | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely suggest that you are victim of your own negative thinking. You cannot term your current state of mind as clinical depression. Rather, this is just disappointment. Disappointment which arises out of unforeseen life events do bring such symptoms like sadness, irritation, anger, lethargy, lack of interest, lack of appetite etc. Please understand this fact and make sure to introspect. Find the reason for your disappointment and consult a psychologist if need be. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
HI. my father has been diagnosed cyst in liver after sonography , below is the remark Grade one fatty infiltration of liver ;few scattered small cystics areas in both lobes;? degenrativ crowded bowesl in lower abdomen , could yu please suggest what is this and treatment | Hiread your query you have absolutely left out why the USG was done in the first place the report has to be read according to the symptoms USG is not an absolute your dad has fatty liver, liver cysts both of these could be insignificant chance finding sand both of they could point to illnesses like alcohol intake and CLD, tb, amebiasisthese can be ruled out after a complete historysimilarlycrowded bowels could mean he has had some past disease or surgery could be nothing could be a current infection like tb overall I would suggest you meet your gastroenterologists of luck |
I was hired as an Aide to work with an 8 year old girl diagnosed with PTSD due to abuse & neglect in early years. In the school context is it the right thing to remove her from the area if she is tantruming (on the floor banging her feet). Previously my trauma informed approach has been to just go to her ...be with her (stroking and just telling her its ok) until she is calmed and then remove her from the room for her to process her emotions. However her teacher is now intervening to remove her from the room during. She then wants me to go outside to her and then do my therapeutic approach. Does this do her more harm? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you understand the therapy procedure and basics well. Any therapy gets its ultimate objective when the client is able to perform the given exercise. An open approach is always essential. Exterior rather than interiors are more apt for therapies. You cannot expect 8-year-old to listen and do everything you tell them. They are vibrant. Their attention span is less than 5 minutes. You should approach them with the help of trial and error method. The only foolproof method available for any therapy is trial and error. To master trial and error methods, you need to know the basics of the therapy you are administering. You are the best judge because you know the child well. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hello, I gave birth at 35 weeks 2 days, and my son is now one week and 2 days old. I noticed when. He was born he was very pale, and had jaundice. Now his biliruben went down and no longer needs the blue lights, but his skin color got a lot tanner.... is it possible for a preemies skin color to change so rapidly? | I understand your concern. As you have not mentioned his birth weight or level of bilirubin at starting of photo therapy I am a bit handicapped in giving advice. However, the skin color gets tanned / brownish with phototherapy and will take few weeks to come to normal color. Here you may realize that the color you saw at birth was tender skin covered with soft Vernon and may not be babies true color. Regards. |
hi, I have a 48-year old daughter, who has been under photo- therapy treatment for 8 days because of high blilirubine. finally after 15 days since her birth, this amount reached about 16. she took phenobarbital for 10 days, half of the 15mgrams pill on every 12 hours. and the test results now is | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) is caused by increase in bilirubin levels. Jaundice occurs due to three different mechanisms. First the increased break down of RBC's in hemolytic anemia cause increase in conjugated bilirubin. Liver disease causes inability of the hepatocytes to conjugate conjugated bilirubin. Thirdly, any obstruction in flow of bilirubin from the liver to the duodenum causes accumulation of bilirubin and thus jaundice. There are various tests to determine the site of defect in the entire bilirubin metabolism and hence the cause of jaundice. Obstruction of the biliary tract which transmits bilirubin from liver to the duodenum will cause an increase in levels of alkaline phosphatase, gamma GY and 5-nucleotidase enzymes. So, gamma GT will be raised in disorders of the biliary tree most often alcohol liver disease. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I AM 44, HAVE SEVERAL HEALTH ISSUES LIKE RA, SLEEP APNEA, INTERSTICIAL LUNG DISEASE, LUPUS, PULMONARY HYPERTENTION AND FIBROSIS, HYPERTENTION AND SJOGRENS SYNDROME RIGHT NOW I AM STRUGGLING TO BREATH WITH EVERY MOVEMENT I MAKE AND NOW MY VISOIN IS BLURRY IN MY RIGHT EYE AND I AM BLIND IN THE LEFT. SO WITH THAT BEING SAID, Y IS MY VISION BLURRY? ALSO I AM ON OXYGEN | The constellation of difficulties potentially causing symptoms and complicating your daily life are such that reliable advises can only come from someone with a very intricate understanding of you. In most instances, your rheumatologist with be the best quarterback for you as each problem may have its own specialist in control. Start there and work with an ophthalmologist, preferably one who works with your Lupus specialist, to seek a cause for blurred vision. |
Hi I fell off a ladder landed on my side and trapped my leg in the rung of the ladder leg swollen can not walk attended hospital given pain killers I can walk better now there was no pain in my side but it s now very painful even when breathing it hurts have I cracked a rib I have seen my doctor and given pain killers how long does a pain of this type last it s a sickly feeling it s that painful my eyes water thank you | Hi, thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear that you had a fall. Fracture of the ribs can definitely cause a great deal of pain while you breathe. Just ensure you take analgesic/ painkillers as prescribed by your doctor. It will take few weeks for the pain to settle. I suggest you can use some ice packs to decrease soreness of muscles. If the pain aggravates you need to go back and consult your doctor. Take care |
I have had widow maker lesion had surgery , then had to have stent 4 months after double by pass, will I ever feel normal again or is this the way I will feel from now on? I know Im lucky, but I still feel like something is not right, Im afraid I wont find out whats wrong before its to late to do something about it. | Hello, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. It would have been very convenient if you had attached your angiography and echo reports along with this question, this would have made things clearer, and I would have guided you more precisely but in general circumstances, yes people get back to normal. There is definitely an anxiety associated with heart disease, but this can be worked on by knowing about your disease in a better way. It's always advised to visit a cardiac rehabilitation center they guide you through your journey AFTER diagnosis and treatment of a cardiac disease. They let you know about diet, about exercise you can do, about dos and don'ts according to your case and condition.(1) You can have a normal life.2) You can attend office.3) You can |
I am a 27 year old woman that has recently in the past week developed a rash on my chest. They look like little pimples with small whiteheads. I pop the whiteheads off and the bumps swell and about 20 to 30 mins later they have whiteheads again. Please help me figure out what this is. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor I will keep a possibility of Inflammatory acne. Apart from face, acne can also involve the chest, back and shoulder area because these areas are rich in sebaceous glands. If I was the treating doctor I would have certainly started you on Oral antibiotics e.g. either Doxycycline or Azithromycin. Oral antibiotics are indicated if the acne is inflammatory. Topically I usually ask my patients to apply benzoyl peroxide gel, twice daily. It is antibacterial as well as anti-inflammatory. These are prescription medicines, and therefore I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate prescription. Regards |
I have sjogrens,glossodynia and celiac. I have been gluten free 4 months but still have constant nausea, fatigue and am always hungry feeling. The celiac was not clinicall thur blood work or biopsy. I figured it out myself after 2 years of pain and every test coming back neg. Any suggestions? No abd pain since going gluten free | I will start with the problem of celiac disease which as I understand from your description is a self diagnosis. My advice would be to get this diagnosis confirmed with a biopsy and consulted with a gastroenterologist, because a diagnosis of celiac disease requires a lifelong nutritional modification which means being completely gluten-free. Patients who consume diets that are gluten-free require good nutritional advice from a physician/nutritionist in order to prevent nutritional deficiencies. One of the reasons for exhaustion/fatigue etc. is a nutritional deficiency which may be subtle to begin with. Anemia (low hemoglobin in the blood)may occur due to nutritional causes, or it may be associated with the Progress that you have stated. Anemia is one of the causes of feeling fatigued. Therefore, I suggest that you should first consult a gastroenterologist regarding your diagnosis of celiac disease. You should also have a complete blood count done which is a blood test. Please check your hemoglobin values first. You may also review your medication and symptoms with your health care provider about the Progress. Nutritional advice from a nutritionist is essential if you are advised to be gluten-free. |
Hi i have a lump on the chest on the right hand side and when i press it i feel mild pain and its like is on the rib because i can pull the skin on that same spot but no pain it only pains when i press it or when i sleep leaning on my right arm and is uncomfortable what could the problem am 38 years old male | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You seem to suffer from-Fibroadenosis-as the pain is more while your sleep on the right side, causing more pressure on the right axillary breast with fibroadenomas./ or it could be from Fibroadenoma-with Fibroadenomas. Mammography and USG / CT Breast with FNAC Biopsy with histo-path study would fix the cause of this Benign condition of the lump of the great lump on the chest. This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
I was recently diagnosed with advanced cirrhosis ( a biopsy was done) however I recently had a sleep study and it showed my oxgen level drops to the 70 s during the night ( no sleep apnea) could this possibly be due to the cirrhosis and if so how do I present it to the hepatologist? | Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. For how long you're suffering from it? Any other associated problem like diabetes or hypertension? Are u obese? What is your BMI? Any other abnormality of upper respiratory tract infection? Any history of asthma or bronchitis? Do u smoke? What is your HE level? As far as cirrhosis of liver is concerned, i don't think there is any association, but there is one probability that you might have got pleural effusion which is Chat Doctor. You need to get chest X-ray for it. What is your serum albumin levels? My advice to you is to get your FBC along with the CHEST X-ray and meet PULMONOLOGIST so that u can be investigated and managed properly. Meanwhile stay calm get well soon Hope your query is adequately ad |
I have a son who is eight years of age with no noted health history. He has complained of \"pinching\" in his chest, unrelated to activity, eating, breathing, touching. It usually is not associated with any other symptoms. It lasts for a second then goes away. I plan to call our pediatrician today to make an appointment. | Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*Causes may include gastric upset, minor respiratory ailment through any bacterial / viral infection.*Usually seems non-significant clinically, but still any underlying minor issues should be ruled out by physical examination & if necessary diagnostic tools Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor & keeping trust in our medical services. Wishing him happy healthy life ahead. Regards. |
I have a recurring issue. I am hearing voices in my head.. I have been treated for depression and mild panic attacks in the past. Also brought this is up to my doctor when this first started. she said it was a phychotic episode.. why is it reacurring. if it was just an episode? I feel better now then 10 years ago when this started. it mostly happens when im alone or relaxed. and it turns into me trying to ignore the voices.. These voices sound more like an auction or a card game in the back of my head.. they dont tell me thinks or to do anything.. I just hear them and its annoying.. please help | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. Hearing voices is called auditory hallucinations and like your doctor has told you, it is a symptom of psychosis. Unfortunately, psychotic disorders have a high chance of recurrence or relapse, and it is likely that you are having a relapse of your symptoms. In such cases, long term medication may be required to control these symptoms and also to prevent future relapses. So, I would advise you to discuss with your psychiatrist regarding further treatment options. Wish you all the best. |
i suffer from migraine for a long time and i take vasograin. now am pregnant and i have a migraine, i have taken a tab of vasograin but the pain is still there. is it safe for me to take higher dose of vasograin? i took two tabs of panadol yesterday but didnt work. ihave had the migraine for 2 days now. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The medication comprises Ergot amine, which is contraindicated in pregnancy. The rest of the components (paracetamol, prochlorperazine and caffeine) have not been shown to cause any harm to the fetus when used during pregnancy. In the current scenario, I would ask you to contact your consultant and get further medication and avoid self-medication. Chat Doctor. Hope your query has been answered. Take care. |
Hi , I have got chicken pox just a week ago, I want some home remedies 2 remove the scars on my face . I have been using red sandalwood for past 3days but no changes please suggest some remedies. | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor try these one |
Hi Doctors, I hear and feel a fizzing noise at the back of my head/ base of my skull. It has been happening for about2 years. I have seen many other message boards with other people that experience this but have not seen a doctor address it. What do you think this is? | Hello, It is known medically as tinnitus and is the perception of a sound in the head or ears. There are many medical underlying conditions that may cause tinnitus such as ear apparatus diseases, neurological conditions, adverse effects of Chat Doctor. An evaluation by an ENT Doctor may give further information about the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello. I am a 22 year-old female. I have had strange pelvic aches and pains for a little over a year now, but the doctors don t know why. I have a 22 month old daughter. My lymph nodes have been up in my throat (under my jaw bone) for over a month now (perhaps longer - I had almost forgotton about them as they had been like that for a while) but then around 2 weeks ago 2 glands in my leg/groin area came up too, with one side being visible and larger than the other. I am experiencing a dull ache with them too. Other than feeling a little more tired than usual I am feeling well other than being absolutely sick with worry about what my be wrong with me. I am ashamed to say that last year I caught chlamydia off of someone I slept with on one occasion and had the infection for 6 weeks (picked up on a full sexual health screen.) One treated, I retested in three months whicChatDoctore back negative. Not convinced, I had 3 more chlamydia tests and decided to go for a another full STD screen again, which again, came back clear. I am frightened that this person could of given me the HPV virus which is causing cancer in me. Could this be possible? What could be causing my pelvic aching and swollen lymph nodes? I also have a heavy feeling in my pelvic area too. I have been examined and have been told that my muscles are ok... I suffer from piles, and also Diastasis Recti which causes me aching in the tummy area. Please help, I feel there could be something really wrong which could take a long time to get to the bottom of. Thankyou | Hithank-you for providing the brief history of you. As mentioned in the history what I am able to understand that you have 22 months old baby, diastase rector, pain in pelvic region, swollen lymph nodes etc. I want to ask you a question - was the delivery normal? Were you physically active before pregnancy? Have you undergone physical therapy post delivery? Now, due to the changes in the hormones there will be possibility of the lymph node swelling and also pain and aches. But these are all temporary. You're all tests are negative, so you should be happy that nothing major is there. For first, I want you to start strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, core muscles, spinal muscles, lower limb as a whole which will help you ease of pain and aches. Also, doing general body conditioning will help improve metabolism and the swollen lymph nodes will disappear as to understand that with exercise you get good metabolism \u2192 with good metabolism you get good hormonal balance \u2192 with good hormonal balance your worries are down since no symptoms will be there. On a small note, in my personal practice I see cases with such issues post pregnancy, and undergoing physical therapy and body conditioning helps them to reduce a lot of symptoms. They later have an active lifestyle. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I have shingles. During one of the break out that occurred My Lower tail bone where the shingles attack began feeling like a heavy pressure. I took 600 ibuprofen for 2weeks and gradually most Of the stiffness has subside, However somewhat minor stiffing still existing. Would it be possible that my nerves in that area is affected. If ,so what would you Recommend Dr. Samuel? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have recovered from shingles. But some after effects are still there in the form of pain and heaviness. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Mecobalamin is helpful in neuralgic pain. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi, My height is 5 7 weight around 64 kgs, I am feeling lost, not much interested in work, things are not well, I am not able to concentrate, whatever I take up or do not able to complete it. I had a consultation with one of the phsycologists but I did not like it or felt good about it so left the treatment in middle, also I went through behavioural treatment same I did not like it or the doctor so left it in middle. I had taken a break from my work for this(two months). Still things are not getting well. I am thinking of resigning my job?? but not sure what are my interests, what goals should I set, which doctor to consult | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your emotions. You should be able to watch your health in relation to your age. When age advances, libido decreases. You cannot do things as you were doing them 5 years before. Self understanding and lifestyle change accordingly is your life goal. As you have not mentioned your age, I cannot say more on that aspect. But you should get the help your psychologist for proper career and goal selection. In the meantime, you can take career or interest psychometric tests available online. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe career and goal selection which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy. I have got Cervical stitch in my 22nd week. I am facing loose motions since last 10 days...I have lost 2kgs since then... My doctor suggested me to take Vibact DS and STIBS but of no use... I am very much worried for my child. Please help. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion persistence of loose motions since 10 days Inspire of taking medicines needs to be evaluated. Stool culture and sensitivity or microscopy might help in accurate diagnosis and treatment. They help in ruling out any infection. And if at all infection is there antibiotics might be needed. Avoid spicy and oily diet. Take bland diet. Take adequate fluids up to 3 liters per day, fruit juices, coconut water daily to combat deny Chat Doctor. Take electron powder and probiotics as suggested by your doctor. Nothing to worry. Avoid stress. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
hello sir, My mother got fractured last two years back. She got a operation in the elbow of the leg ( kept some road in it). Now she is feeling more pain, not able to walk also. Could you please suggest us the best hospital in Hyderabad/INDIA. Regards, Manohar.K | Hello, As I think history isn't directing towards the elbow, because is in between the hand and the shoulder. I think you mean to speak about the knee here. So implant will not be in the knee but the bone above or the bone below. If she is not able to walk for now I will advise to take an X-ray and see if the implant is in position is one. Next, do some simple exercises like static Qua Chat Doctor. Start slow walking with the help of Walker and later without Walker. She should do well. You can take help of a physiotherapist if needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In |
I have a abscess in my lower jaw from an unfinished root canal . I have had this bump for about 2 months now and have been on a few different antibiotics .. I had just tried to pop it finally today and got the clean pin in about half a center meter and no pus or anything came out .. WHAT IS THIS ?? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. From your description it appears that you had infection of the gums due to unfinished root canal procedure. Initially, because of infection, there was an abscess with pus discharge. Since you have taken antibiotics, it might have been resolved later. Even though the capsule has been removed, and it appears clean, there is always a chance of infection again. You need to get the root canal procedure completed. Kindly get it checked by consulting Dentist for proper evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best. |
sir, i am male 28 unmarried never had intercourse. recently out of curiosity i tries a climax delay condom containing benzocaine. since then my glans is swollen, reddish and itching. the skin over the glans and the foreskin both have peeled off atleast 4 times. i had seen a dermatologist. he gave me flucanazole and chlotrimazole. but the problem still persist. please help. | Hello, The signs and symptoms are typically suggestive of Atlantis which is infection or inflammation of tip of penis. As of now, you can clean the area with soap and water and apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin. Personal hygiene is very important, and you might require a circumcision in case of recurrent infection. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had blackout on MDMA and alcohol. Can t remember anything after getting kicked out of club but girlfriend said i acted like kid n got home safely - amazing but scary. Was it too much alcohol? I probable had 7-8 drinks in 5 hours before dropping mdma | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Blackouts can happen due to high levels of alcohol in your system. Since you also had MDMA therefore the action of alcohol is more potentiated, and you might have had certain brain dysregulation and then alcohol switches off some cognitive functions in the brain. These symptoms are more in some people, and you should be careful the next time you are Chat Doctor. When the alcohol levels rise in blood and the same reaches the brain, then the encoding function of the brain gets temporarily affected. The person can no longer remember things happening around and is unaware and disoriented. This is what happened to you. When alcohol levels in blood decreases, the encoding areas start functioning again and the patient comes back to normal. However, there is no memory for past events that happened soon after |
My husband is 52 years old and is on Nitroglycerine, Metaprolol, Atorvastatin, and GymiM1 for the past 5 years. He drinks limited qunantity of alcohol daily and his physical exrcise is minimum. he persistently has a SGPT value aroud 80-90. What does it show | HelloThanks for asking query on Chat Doctor. Elevated SGPT may be due to multiple factors in your husband and needs evaluation along with treatment. Common causes could be - secondary to fatty liver, alcohol related, Chat Doctor. I would suggest getting liver function test (LFT), Ultrasound of the abdomen to look for fatty liver and testing for hepatitis B and C. Depending on that specific treatment can be decided. Few common treatment goals are - to stop alcohol, increase physical exercise, good sugar control and reduce weight if obese. Take care. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type yourquery he hello I am concerns about my six year old daughter she complainso that here head is hurting it has been going on for about a month now she has fever and only wants to sleep it is getton worse I, dint know what to do please help me | Hi, As he is having this problem since long and now having fever requires some investigations like complete blood count with TC, DC, ESR, platelet count, routine urine check up and if you require x-ray chest. After all reports your doctor will have some conclusion about his problem and he will go for appropriate treatment.Meanwhile, give him paracetamol syrup for pain and fever. Give enough water. Ok and take care. |
i had an infection in my navel recently and i sprayed it out with my shower head. afterwords i went to swab it out and it appeared(felt) like it had opened. I even stuck my finger in and it felt like it went very deep , much more than originaly. could my navel have opened somehow? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Kindly do the following to overcome the infection in the naval area. 1. Wash the area with warm water and mild antiseptic solution like Salon twice daily. 2. Apply Aureomycin cream on the lesions after Chat Doctor. 3. Take anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen after food. Keep the area under good hygiene. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
i took my birth control the whole month of may, had my period but I started the next pack a week late, so I had the 7 days of sugar pills and than 7 days without pills, my question is do I need to be worried about ovulating in may, or should I ovulate in june since I took the whole month of mays birth control? The ovulation calendar said I would ovulated May 24-26, but I was on my period may 11-18. | Hallow Dear, You had taken birth control pills regularly during the month of May. So your May month cycle was well protected. However, you have delayed starting the pills of June by seven days. So your June month cycle is NOT protected against pregnancy. You have to use additional protection like Condom during this month. Still, please continue to take the pills though you have started them after a gap of 7 days. This will help to give a start to next month's pills. You are right in your calculations. If you had your menses from 11 May through 18 May, you would be ovulating around 26-27 May considering your cycle to be 30 days. However, if your have got your menses in June, you do not have to worry about this period of ovulation. I hope this helps you. |
My legs and feet feel like there are little bubbles popping in them all the time. I am 60 years old and my mother has Parkinsons disease and is on Hospice Care for pancreatic cancer. I am under a lot of stress right now. I also lost my brother to chronic liver disease about 4 months ago. Could any of this be related. My legs do not hurt. I am forgetful and get dizzy (vertigo) at times. Just wondering if any of this is related? My hands even shake sometime. I did recently just find out that I have a b-12 deficiency. In now take b-12 twice a day. Should I be concerned? | Dairy understand your concern.Maybe you are at your maximum height of stress. You are 60, and you witnessed a death of brother and mother is terminally ill also. Most probably you are realizing that your fate would also be something like that. But is it true? This is the time you should have full faith in god. He created you, nurtured you, developed you etc. and when he wishes, he will take you with him. That is the truth. Truth is always bitter, and now your trying to deny the truth, worry about future, health etc. Forget all. You are now good. But nobody can say what is tomorrow. Why worry about what you are not certain or about what you cannot control? Be happy now. That's all. Bible says |
Im 24 years old. Im have an appointment with a docter today about my gallbladder. Should a gallbladder be taken out? After only a few tests confirming that it is my gallbladder giving me little problems. And after reading about so many people that gallbladders have been removed and having a hard time coping with their lives now, I dont know what to do? Please help me! | Hi, Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones, so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by stone in bile duct and is very common condition. Stones are seen more commonly in obese people and those with diabetes. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated Chat Doctor. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health. Kindly regards, |
I want to increase my iron levels so I can donate blood. I am always low everytime I want to donate but this time, I was not too low. My blood level was 12.4 and I have been taking 27mg of iron everyday and eating high iron foods. Should I take a 65mg Ferrous Sulfate pill? Would that be dangerous since my iron levels are normal? Should this pill only be taken during my period? Serious answers please! I was really hurt because I could not donate that day. | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should continue your current iron treatment. Your hemoglobin is not too much low. Continuing this medication can solve your problem with in short period. You should continue your medication for whole month, not at the time of period. Daily intake of iron gradually improves your ferritin level, which is the stooge of iron in your body. Please take iron treatment until your hemoglobin level reaches normal level plus three months for to replenish ment of iron storage. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
i have felt ill and had bad pains to the left of my belly the last few days, yesterday it was very painful and today its gone and i felt fine, only about an hour ago i randomly coughed once or twice and was sick...alot, should i worry or can somone help me out? i had a serch on google and everyone was saying ohhhhh its death and a bit extreme about it, so if somone culd help me out that would be great, thanks | Hi Dear having pain on left side of abdomen and cough once or twice, and your so much afraid, Dont be afraid of goggle comments, get yourself investigated for pain, since you have not elaborated very much on you problems like your age, type of pain exact site and relation with food or any other symptoms associated with your pain still I can say, there can be few simple reasons for you pain abdomen, like your pain could be simple due to acid peptic disease and or, cholelithiasis(that is stone in gallbladder), pyelonephritis that is infection in your kidney which of course would have produce fever, it can be simply from infection of intestine, and finally it can be due to a more serious disease like pancreatitis, and last of all, we will think of cancer pain, if your old one. So don't worry, get ultrasound of your abdomen done, if it doesn't clinches the diagnosis, then go for EGD, commonly called as endoscopy to establish cause of your pain and finally pain abdomen dissociated with cough can be due to lower lobe infection of your lung, which will be diagnosed by chest x-ray, and last but not least it could be due to cardiac problems, for which it may need battery of investigation. So relax don't think of death |
I have had a cough and blocked ears for 3 months now, 5 lots of anti biotics, and 5 different doctors, chest xray clear. It was a lot worse than I am at the moment, but every day I have to cough up gunk from the top of my throat, for about half an hour, after this I am Ok but do a lot of throat clearing. I have tried variously giving up alcohol, salt, coffee, dairy, gluten, for periods of time, but nothing has finally got rid of it. I also have an itchy anus, I have wormed myself to no avail. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your symptoms are not improving with routine Chat Doctor. This is newer term explaining cough, ear problem due to allergy. So better to get done eosinophil count and serum total IGE level. If these are raised than possibility of allergy is more for your chronic symptoms. You may need combination of antihistamine and anti-allergic |
hello doc this is Deepak,I am 24 years old, I am having pain in my back and mostly in my neck part..it happens daily.I think this is survical pain. I exercise my neck and back part regularly but it doesnt leave me..In the past I had hernia and hydercele. they have been treated...but now my digestion power is loosed.please help me. | Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I concluded that you are having chronic backache and neck pain. Cause of it is weakness and vitamin deficiencies. You are advised to do your vitamin D3 test. Treatment of it is exercises, Avionic, calcium and vitamin D3 if it is low. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
hi my name is Kim I m 24 I have a dime size lump or bump on the lower left side of my tummy, feels hard like when you get bit by a mosquito or like your going to pop a pimple you can feel the bump. I can rub my finger against it but no discolor, doesn t move what could it be, but if I keep messing with it, it starts to hurt what can it be?? | HI, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-DEar,IN my opinion, your hard lump on left tummy, could be bug-bite or boil.3-The fact it hurts when rubbed, confirms that it being boil-infected./or could be spidered bite.4-Treatment would be -tb-cetrizine / and NSAIDs and or antibiotics under cover of surgeon.5-Hope this would solve your query to your satisfaction.6-Wellcome for more queries to me On Chat Doctor.7-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query. Have a Good Day.!! |
I have had ISADH, for a long time. My nephrologist believes it s from head injuries I sustained over my lifetime. I met with a new nephrologist today, as my previous one left the group. I am confused and concerned, because I don t fully understand this disorder and am told to restrict my water intake to no more than 4, 8 ounce glasses of water a day. We also talked about using pedialyte, Gatorade, Co-Co Nut water, and Almond Milk, as part of this fluid intake. Do I still heavily salt my food? And worst cast scenario, she said I could get brain swelling. Please, if any of you docs can shed further information, and relieve some of my anxiety please do. Thank you. Virginia (Jenna) West | Please don't salt your food. What happened to you is similar to adjusting the house temperature with a thermostat. Our normal body sodium us between 135 and 145 me/DL. It is maintained at that level by a complex interplay of hormones and Add, or anti-diuretic hormone is the most important among them. You have an inappropriately high ADH level, that is inappropriate to your body sodium level. The normal or low sodium that u have is sensed by the body as inappropriately high and body fails to suppress the ADH release that ought to have taken place at such low sodium level. So if u take high salt body is just going to retain more water and your blood sodium level will not improve. Best practical way is to restrict water. Next best thing is to use oral/intranasal ADH analog called desmopressin. Either way since your Nephron judged it is due to trauma, it will stick with you for the rest of your life. So adapt. |
I got the depo shot recently for birth control but ive noticed i havent stopped bleeding since its been effective. should i get the shot again and maybe my body will be use to it and i will stop bleeding. Or will i continue to bleed with my 2nd shot. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. When you use hormone contraception, menstrual irregularities are often observed as the body adjusts itself to the new hormone milieu. This takes a couple of cycles. However, prolonged bleeding should be evaluated and managed properly. In the current scenario, you have to take the advice of your health care provider and plan further management. I do not suggest another dose. Instead, you may need to manage the bleeding with styptics and if necessary, hormone course. Hope this helps. |
I have just noticed a pin prick rash on my knee and legs I have itching on my arms and head and my skin is a little pink but this pin prick rash doesn t dissapear when I rub. I had meningitis a few years ago but no rash that time I m worried and feel a little panicky | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Not All Rashes are Meningitis All Meningitis Present with Rashes So, Please don't panic Consult your neurologist and get reassured |
hi there.I have had a dull pain in my lower back for about 3-4 months. the pain then shot down my right leg, into my thigh. It is painful to drive or sit for long periods. The pain is bearable and gets less when I stand or move around also with a long bath. It always comes back. What is the problem and what can I do about it? | Dear patient Back pain with right sided radiculopathy is mostly due to nerve compression at lumbar spine level. We have got spinal cord that lies within spine and send nerve roots to both upper and lower limbs. So compression of this nerve roots leads to sharp shooting pain along the whole limb. You need to be investigated with 1. X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities 2. MRI OF lumbosacral spine to look for disc prolapse and nerve compression. If It's nor.all do not worry. Start tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for pain relief. Take tab pregabalin 75\u00a0mg plus vitamin B12 combination one at bedtime for relief of radiculopathy. If report is abnormal need to consult expert orthopedic surgeon nearby you. All the best. |
Hello Sir, good evening. In last few days i have notices that my foreskin has formed small cracks almost all around it. It pains a lot to bring the foreskin back. Me and my wife had a miscarriage and we didnt have intercourse for about 4 months and last week we started trying again. After that this has happened. | Hello really appreciate your concerned course you need to be concerned and be careful while doing this Looking at present condition you might have injured your foreskin during the action or may get infected if it was healthy previously. In my opinion you should keep it clean and apply any antiseptic ointmentApplication of hot packs will help in healing Be careful you do it next time it doesn't improve or gets worsen than you must see your doctor for physical check up and a course of antibiotics if need be. Hope this answers your question you have any more queries please feel free to write back to me, I will gladly answer you Best wishes |
hi,I have been seeing my doctor for over four months with two hostipal doctors seen has well when i frist went to my gp he gave me movicol to take after about 4 to 5 weeks i had to go to AE has my beely was full of wind and they put 2 tablets into my backside and after about 40 minutes i went to the tolilet which worked and help clear my belly of wind but since then i have charged my diet has told to do and i am going to have a endoscopic examination in two weeks time but also i have put on a stone in 5 weeks and my blood test are ok apart from what they call the platlets are a bit low,Please advise has this is getting me very down Thank You | Hi I did review your concern. Can you please send us the complete blood report to comment more on your platelet count? Low platelet counts can be due to many reasons like a recent infection, or idiopathic (ITP) or immunological destruction or low production or bone marrow infiltration by any process. We need to have a look at your report and if it is below 1 lakChatDoctorm then a bone marrow aspirate is advised to see if it is megakaryocytic or not. Then there is treatment available to increase platelet count in form steroids or splenectomy or romiplostim and so on, but it depends on diagnosis.I hope this helps. Wish you all the best. Thank you for using Chat Doctor. |
hello doctor, I had 2 miscarirages. One in 2007 and the other miscarriage is in september 2010. We had genetic testing done. Doctor said that they discovered it as chromosomal abnormality that is tetraploid (92xxxx) . Can you please tell me what it is? and is there any treatment for this? | Hi, Tetraploid state is a condition where there are four times the haploid number of chromosomes; in other words, there are two sets of 23 pairs of chromosomes observed. This occurs in 1-5 percent of pregnancies and is most often culminated in an early trimester abortion. Even if the baby survives, the expectancy of life is very short. In the current scenario, you need to take genetic counselling as you had two abortions, increasing the possible risk of another abnormal pregnancy. If it is deemed that you or your partner carry an abnormal karyotype, sperm or oocyte donation can be thought of as a possible treatment option. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. |
Hi, my lower right wisdom tooth was removed 9 hours ago. I feel well with no pain just a tingling on the root. My tooth was so big and dentist took 1 hour to take it of the roots was like crabs arms around the bone. The neighbouring tooths root was also involved because of the sticking to the wisdom tooth.Is it a possibility to get infected? | Hello, Tingling sensation at the extraction site less than a day of extraction is not abnormal and is commonly due to inflammation and manipulation of the tissues at the extraction site. It can also be trauma to the peripheral nerve endings during the extraction procedure. If the adjacent tooth root was also involved then there can be decay but should be confirmed with an x-ray. For now, you should wait and watch and let the extraction site heal. The tingling sensation will also get resolved. You can also take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and do cool compresses over the cheek. Take soft meals and avoid spiting vigorously or sucking something with a straw. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have a lump on my back shoulder blade that I got an incision on, but was to deep for the doctor to know what it was. No pain and it has grown a little over 9mos. No puss came out when the incision was done, and had like a light red to light purple color to it. What could this be? | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. As the lump is a slow growing one, it seems to be benign as per your history. If I were your treating physician, I would have referred you to a qualified general surgeon to deal with the problem, who after a clinical examination and some routine investigations might go for a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) followed by an excisional biopsy depending on the situation as judged by him. This would confirm the diagnosis and also would help in further definitive treatment if need be. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I am suffering from a bacterial infection. It is causing think yellow discharge and pain. I have been tested several times for stds and other infections, but the doctor is unsure of what it is. She says it is a bacterial infection,but an unknown one. Please help! | HIT hanks for posting your query. You have mentioned as yellow discharge, but you have not mentioned from where is this discharge. Also, you have not mentioned your gender. Kindly do let me know these details. What you can ask your doctor is to do Aerobic and anaerobic culture sensitivity test. This test will let us know which is the right antibiotic that will cure your bacterial infection. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. |
Dear Sir,I am 33 years old of weight 79 kg and height 1.74 m. I have been following my doctors prescription of taking 1 no of Udliv 600 mg each before lunch and dinner , 1no of Atocor 10 mg after dinner and 1 no of Rablet 20 mg before breakfast since last 4 months. Before 4 months my SGPT was 107 and SGOT was 67. Recently I have found my SGPT and SGOT to be 62.2 and 54.4 . However, my triglyceride level is 204.2 mg/dl. Is my treatment going in proper direction? Moreover, I have been using Neurological medicine Desval-ER-500 since last 5 years due to epileptic disease. Does this medicine has any adverse effect in lever function? Please help....regards,AAAA | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Most anti-epileptic medications including Deal (Valerie acid) affect liver function, however, based on the information you have given your liver function is certainly improving (decrease in SGPT and GOT) indicating that your treatment is going in the right direction. However, your triglyceride level is still high. I recommend increasing the dose of Amoco and repeating your lipid profile after a couple of months. In this regard I will advise you to consult your primary physician and monitor your lipid profile as well as liver function. Hope this helps. |
Hello im a 20 year old girl recently about a 3-4 weeks ago i had a big squishy bump on my head, i pressed it n it left my nail print in it all day it was very painful then it just went away 2 days later, i woke up this morning and noticed now ihave a bald spot, help! Will it grow back? Whats wrong with me? | Hi, read your history of a squishy bump on head which was imprinted on pressure and went away in a few days. Now noticed a bald spot. This history is classical of a sebaceous cyst. This is the only lump that gives baldness and the increase and reduction in size indicated mild infection which got settled. I would do a clinical evaluation and if it has a central puncture, a black-spot attached to the skin, will go for excision of the whole cyst after the infection is settled so that there may not be any recurrence, and you will be cured. |
I feel from a tree a couple of weeks ago onto my right hip. I still have some local bruising but have a large lump with local discomfort. Also it feals like simethinh is missing inside my outer hip area as compared to opposite hip. Is there anything to be cincerned about and should I seek medical attention? | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The swelling with the local bruising could be due to some amount of oozing of blood which got accumulated in the sub cutaneous tissue around the hip. However, the large lump might not be explainable simply by the oozing of blood. This could be due to accumulation of significant amount of blood or due to a dislocation of the hip (in which case you might have limitation of the movements in hip joint). I would advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon in your area for a clinical assessment and possible radiological investigations to rule out any bony injury. Till then, you might go for an anti-inflammatory with a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Someone I had met had told me that he was a premature baby by about a little over 1 month which because of this factor has 60% overall scar tissue which makes it that only 1 lung is functional @ 30%. (He is 37) He has mild asthma and uses an inhaler 2-4 times a day. He said that its like trying to breath out of tiny straw when he breaths through his nose alone and basically impossible to try and even take 1 controlled deep breath in and out. I do honestly believe that he is exaggerating and making excuses for non existant body issues but what I was wondering is, Is there any way what I have written in the paragraph above that COULD be true ? | This is not true statements premature there might be low immunity developed, and the allergies might have caused these if the one lung is not working there are chances of more asthma rather than mild asthma due to allergies mucus irritates the mucosa of windpipe and patient feels something is going in and out by taking breathe inhalers widen pipe but no decrease in mucus secretions patient should get checked for allergies and get treated |
lower back severe chronic pain been fentanall 100 mcgs it isnt helping i feel like my quality of life could be better dr. said that i shouldnt have anymore i asked is adaption the tollerance i feel ignored i asked if they could try either using the thc pills he didnt know regulations in iowa questions I m off don t know about that know and I d like to know about 5 years is there like that is sexy yeah been a petrol 5 years of that bad back pain lower back and I m having problems with fentanyl patch that means just sit up there what should happen | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. Rest in position of relief, Cartilage D once daily, NURSING GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. You need to do MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. |
I noticed a small lump above my left ankle , outside shin area. Have starred taking 1-2 mile walks recently and wore flip flops last time (my bad). It s about the size of a nickel. What could this be? Tender when I walk and flex my foot. Was concerned ......blood clot or something as serious. | Hello, Thanks for the query, Probably you are suffering from lipoma. Your description matches with it. It is a benign collection of fat. Don't worry it is not a serious thing. The only possible treatment is surgical removal, Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http |
I am having severe back pain. About a month ago, when I would go to bend over my back would have to pop before i could fully bend over...now Im in severe pain. my feet go to sleep and have pain behind my knees. what should i do? I have had an MRI that shows three herniated discs and 2 torn discs. | Hello, I have studied your case. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. 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. Take care. |
This weekend, I had a fire in the fireplace, since then me and my daughter have had allergy symptoms (congestion watery eyes, clogged sinuses, how long will these symptoms continue to persist, and is there a way to use the fireplace without having these reaction. Thanks Vic | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms are suggestive of some allergic reactions following exposure to triggering factor like ashes created by the fire. These allergens can stimulate the mast cells to release the mediators of allergy like histamine, which will produce all these symptoms. If you are able to find out the cause for your symptoms it will be easy to avoid the triggering factor as for as possible. To control these symptoms, I would suggest you to take Tab Monte LC, for 3 days which will reduces the symptoms, but it is not going to cure the allergy completely. Thank you. |
Hi there, Im 24 female and Ive been having swollen glands on my neck monthly for 6 months now. the first few times resulted in fever and tonsilitis. After that, ive been taking high doses of vit and VitC as soon as my neck starts to feel tender - this stops the pain/swelling straight away. However, the glands are there and slowly reduces in size until the next month.. Ive been taking chinese medicine for almost 2 weeks and I got it again only 2 weeks after my last one. Im so worried and dont know whats wrong with me. Ive had blood test done last time and it came back normal. I just need some help and the internet talks about HIV and cancer, it really worries me. Help! From New Zealand. | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Well, you have mentioned that you have swollen glands on neck for the last 6 months which initially resulted as fever and tonsillitis. You have used vitamins and Chinese medicines, but again they recur. Swelling in the neck region can be from different causes, you have mentioned the Gland, probably you are talking about Thyroid (Midline neck swelling) or Other glands (Submandibular in cases of side of the neck swelling) .your blood tests were normal. You are worried as when you searched on internet, and you came across talks about HIV & Cancer ...HIV and Cancer have their specific history or family history and some other factors or specific symptoms which are not visible in your presented history here ...and you should not make yourself even about thinking regarding HIV & Cancer...all you need is a Visit to GP / ENT consultant for proper evaluation of this swelling by detailed history, Clinical examination, work up which may include some Labs and or Ultrasound of that swelling if needed for diagnosis and then treatment. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
I had an abdominal cat scan recently. I have questions about the findings. The report states I have mild atelectatic changes are identified at the lung bases. Also Hepatomegaly is apparent with the liver measuring 19.4 cm in craniocaudal dimensions. And small hepatic lesions are identified which may reflect cysts and or hemangiomas. I have other information about my spine that was explained to me by the Dr, he did not address the other findings. I asked for a copy of the cat scan report and then I read all the results. Should I be concerned about my lungs and liver? Thank you. | Welcome at Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns.... This report signifies atelectasis changes at the lung bases you should not be worried about it. Have u been smoker? Have you suffered from any lung pathology before? If you are not having any breathing difficulty you should not bother about it. As far as liver cyst or hematomas are concerned these are benign conditions... You should require a repeat scan to see if these are increasing in size or not.... But again these are benign findings you need not worry about it. Hepatomegaly means liver enlargement which is possibly due to these cysts... You should consult hepatologist if you are really concerned... Hope your query is adequately answered. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Have severe abdominal pain,plus severe pain near right ovary, touch there feel lump and hurts, started when got last period. Now lower back pain, been like this for over a week, unable to see dr for 2 wks. I had few times severe almost went to er. Im worried of ovary cancer. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some simple ovarian cyst or chocolate cyst. Or you may have some ovarian cancer. You should go for ultrasound abdomen. It will give you some idea. If needed go for special marker study like CA 125. Search the exact cause and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
my son was treated for a strep infection and was having abdominal pain so we had a ct done. The ct was good except he had constipation. It has been 3 weeksand he doesnt act like the same child. He still has some stomach pain and seems to have a hard time running and playing like he did before. He takes miralax foe the constipation and has bowel movemrnts 2 or 3 times a day so why is he still acting this way | HI. Thanks for your query. If a child is having pain in abdomen, he is not bluffing as you have noted change of his habits and playing pattern. Although CT is normal, this does not mean that he is normal. The most probable cause of pain in abdomen after a stop throat in a child is gastroenteritis which has not resolved. This will be not picked up on CT scan. Give him another course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotics, activated charcoal, and he will be fine |
Hi, I am a 14 year old male and I have been suffering from some pain the penis recently. My symptoms include inflamed skin around the foreskin, a stinging sensation when urinating as well as pain to the touch and discolored semen. I also have been having weak erections. These symptoms have been occurring on and off for some time now. I masterbate once a day and was wondering whether this was the cause (as it feels a lot more sever post masterbation) , or whether it was some sort of infection (as some of the symptoms match up to a Prostate problem). I am very confused, embarrassed and worried. A response would be very much appreciated. Thanks | Hello really appreciate your concerned course you need to be concerned, but you need not worry much about thisLooking at present condition you might have injured your foreskin during the masturbation or may get infected if it was healthy previously. If I were your treating doctor, I would have advised you to keep it clean and apply antiseptic ointment if it doesn't improve or worsens than I would have ordered few investigations like blood for hemoglobin, CBC Liver and kidney function test, blood sugar and urine culture or an ultrasound if need be. You may require a course of anti-allergic or antibiotics Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your question you have any more queries please feel free to write back to me, I will gladly answer you Best wishes |
2yr son had severe cough. Doctor gave 3 days(day and evening) nebulizer. Then suggested Levolin syrup for 5 days, 2.5 ml, 3 times daily. Cough didn t stop. On the 9th day my son had high fever 103 F and running nose and cough. Took to another doctor...Advised cold water sponging to reduce temperature. Gave 5 days medicine. Syrups | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough despite taking medication which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections. The infection is probably a strep throat. Need not worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. . For now do warm saline rinses, take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test, throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x-ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with bucolic agents. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I am a 48 year old female,in very good health ,good fitness level..BP and heart have been checked and are normal, ENT fine, not suffering from anaemia or diabetes(all bloods came back normal) but for over a month have been experiencing intermittent light headedness combined with heavy and sometimes tingling limbs | You may be experiencing either alterations in blood pressure control referred to as ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION or you may be suffering from the earliest stages of nutritional/metabolic deficiencies such as Vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, or Magnesium. I would get all of these looked at through specific blood tests before embarking upon treatment because you don't want to be wasting time and money treating things that are not a problem, make sense? You could also be suffering from a mild urinary tract infection which may seem almost absurd for the symptoms, but one thing I've learned long ago as a doctor....and that is....there is always a reason why the MEDICAL TV programs always talk about getting urine tests on everyone......and that's because you'd be absolutely floored by the variety of conditions, symptoms, and sensations people can very quickly get rid of once they treat a mild urinary tract infection that they never suspected they had if not for their doctor just following the same recipe guide as the guys Grey's Anatomy do! LOL!! Those are my opinions based upon your limited history. Please rate this a 5-STAR ENCOUNTER and write to me at |
I have a hard lump at the tip of my right clavicle. It showed up about a week ago. The tip I mean close to the sternum. When I push on it I get some pain. My shoulder also has been hurting. It has a certain position when I raise my arm when it really hurts. | Hi, this is possibly a keloid or neurofibroma like condition and not to worry much about this! Not and try not to get infected there! I suggest you to go for an FNAC test of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! 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. Wishing you good health. |
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