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i am suffering from sinus for last 25 days.......it become a very serious problem for me i cant breath properly..when i breath my tip between eye brues starts paining .........and it s a big problem for me nw please ...help me ..i need a solution.... | Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query! As your sinus infection is persisting it could be sub-acute inflammation of your sinuses. It could be due to infection, allergy or some nasal ailment. Are you having fever and cough? You can take nasal decongestants, antihistamines, antibiotics and NSAID. Take steam inhalation also. Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query. Take care! |
my father is suffering from cirrhosis and after some initial treatment doctor urged him to eat fat and egg , also to drink milk and after then his condition became more worse. he is very much mentally confused nowadays and even can t talk properly. i want to ask that could fat be given to a cirrhotic patient. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. It is unfortunate that your father has landed up in cirrhosis. Since the liver function would have been deteriorated to a large extent in people with cirrhosis of liver, it is better to avoid fats and oily foods in them. You have to give soft, easy to digest simple carboy Chat Doctor. Also, the amount of protein consumption also needs to be less. You can supplement with vitamins and minerals. Keep a check on liver enzymes, total protein and albumin levels in blood at least once in 6 months. Hope the information provided would be helpful. |
I was given zivast 5 mg and ecosprin 75 mg fours back when my colastrol was 250 and platelets count were 250000 since then my colastrol remains 175 but platelets count has come down to 165000 so can I stop taking ecosprin 75 mg so that my platelets count can go up? Please advise. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Esprit does not reduce platelet count, same way, stopping esprit would not increase platelet count.2. Esprit only helps in reducing platelet clot formation.3. 165000 is good platelet count. Only if the platelet count is below 100000, then only need to worry. Platelet count is not affected by esprit.4. Nutritional diet along with moderate exercises should help in improving bone marrow response, which elevated platelet count. At present, platelet count within normal range, not to worry. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
my grandfather is an 89 year old man, and was diagnose with duodenal cancer. At the hospital they placed a feeding tube to stomach since he is having difficulty swallowing. His cancer was found as a result of a stoke he had and further test that were done. He was basically sent home to die since at his age any surgery would be of great risk. What would you advise for family members to do in order to prolong his life time? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has duodenal cancer. Surgery should not be done at age of 89. He can not tolerate chemotherapy or radiotherapy. So only symptomatic and palliative treatment is given. Despite any treatment prognosis remains poor. So better not to treat. Sorry to say but it is fact. 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. |
Ok I went camping and The second night was stuck in the rain with a leaky tent the next day I was so cold and absolutely could barely keep my eyes open but was shaking so hard I thought I was going to have a seizure. I got home yesterday and slept basically all day until today but was shaking uncontrollably and was sweating so horribly even with tons of blankets and could not keep my eyes open | Hello there. I have read through your question and understand that you have contracted Flu due to being in the cold and open for so long. I would advise you to take bed rest. Take tab paracetamol 8 hourly for five days and Chat Doctor. If your symptoms don't subside or aggravate you should get a blood test done. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. |
Is there such a thing as internal shingles? I have an area on the left side of my chest that has a sun burn sensation when you touch it. There is no serious pain, just a tingling when in contact with cloth or I run my hand across it. Has been like this for over 14 days not gotten any worse or better. I have received my shingles vaccination a couple years ago.Also there is no rash or symptoms on the out side of the skin. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No there is no internal shingles. No need to worry about major skin or internal organs (lung or heart) related diseases. In my opinion this is just superficial damage to nerves which is causing these sensations. Nerves usually repair by themselves. So just apply ice on that area, and you will be alright within 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
my friend is a soldier in germany who just recently was out on a mission and lost his temper. He smashed out the window of a humvee and blacked out but remembers othing! He lost his temper another time also but it wasnt quite this violent. what could this be and what kind of help does he need? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The condition of your friend needs further studies. Many Soldiers do have emotional and stress related problems. They are posted to far away and difficult places and their way of living is always troublesome. They do not have enough emotional support from near and dear. Of course, we have telephones now, but in some military camps, telephones or mobiles are not allowed. Once they live in such circumstances under continuous stress, some sort of temper tantrums are bound to occur. If the conditions do not get under control, medical intervention may be necessary. Request your friend to undergo relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. 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 some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Iam currently working in Saudi Arabia.I am using Tegrital CR4001 1/2 two times am&pm,Zincovita vitamin tablets morning&Frisum(colbazam)10mg tablets11/2evening only.But in Saudi I am not able to carry the frisum tabs &colonazepam1mg tablet for equlent frisum. In this sitation which medicine i can use here in Saudi.Please give me a replay.Thankyoujp | His understand your concern. Usually if you are taking it for seizure or convulsion then need to continue it because it has good control. But if it is given as anxiolytic as clonazepam 1 mg or diazepam 5 mg or lorazepam 2 mg are good substitute for cloacae. So need proper diagnoses to give proper advise. I hope I have answered your query. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Wish you a good health |
I got bit by a dog a week ago and got my lip stitched up. I got 2 on the inside of the wound which are dissolvable. My other ones were taken out yesterday, but I still see the end of one sticking out. Could they have missed this one or is it a dissolvable one? | Hi I do care for your concern. It is advisable to take full course of post exposure prophylaxis for rabies. Now regarding the suture. The external sutures have been removed, the internal one is said to be absorbable. It will take somewhere 3\u00a0weeks to 3\u00a0months for the substance to get completely dissolved. If it is bothersome then consult your physician and get removed the small protruding part. Hope I have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you. |
CAN U PLEASE GUIDE ME HOW WE CAN COME TO KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF A PERSON WHO IS INTIALLY SUFFERING WITH BRAINHAMARAGE SYMTOMS, WHAT ARE REASONS, DIET, PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN. if your advise/guidance is free of cost then only pl revert me or else remove the querry | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. You cannot manage brain hemorrhage at homey need to immediately take him or her to a hospital and do CT Scan Brain This is not a condition where home remedies will work Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http |
Hello one of my tonsils has been swelling up its not really any different color but i can see these red lines on it possibly vains they look like scars, no bleeding no sick feeling, had a small coughing attack the night before i noticed it from food i ate | Hi thanks for asking question. You have two possibilities.1. First most likely cause is acute tonsillitis. In which throat pain with slight difficulty in eating can occur. Amoxyclav like antibiotic needed for it.2. Second it can be posterior pharynx wall infection or inflammation. The pharyngeal wall will be congested in such case. Chat Doctor. Take semisolid diet with more fruit juices. Avoid smoking. Do salt water gargle two times a day. Steam inhalation is helpful. Eucalyptus and peppermint useful in relieving respiratory soreness. If still your symptoms worsening then chest x-ray, laryngoscopy like investigation needed according to physical examination. Wish you good health. |
I have been having right flank pain including pain under my front ribs and up into should blade for 10months. I have been told I have several gallstones the largest being 21mm x 18mm. Im bloated after eating. Indigestion. Sweating excessively. Nausea with occasional vomiting Constantly in pain. Im taking 8 x 30/500 co codamol & 3x 250mg naproxen a day and really struggling. How serious is this. Thanks | Hello Gall bladder stones may cause pain, nausea and vomiting if there is infection or obstruction. Gall bladder stones are prone for obstruction and infection. Definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus is surgical removal of gall bladder(cholecystectomy). You should be planned for early operation. It is not good to keep gall bladder calculus for long period. Codamol and naproxen will only give symptomatic relief. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hi..am 28 yrs old married since 2 years..had a DNC done a year and a half back (March 2010) . am unable to conceive since then.Could you please suggest the tests that myself and my husband have to undergo ?? also should my husband meet a male gynaec for his tests??? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. If you and your husband have been having regular (at least 2-3 times per week) for over a year and have not conceived, an infertility evaluation is a reasonable course of action. The preliminary evaluation of infertility in a couple includes hormone tests and an evaluation of your uterus and fallopian tubes. The hormonal tests will likely include (at a minimum) a serum FSH, LH, TSH and Prolactin level. The test to evaluate the fallopian tubes is called a hysterosalpingogram, or HSG. For your husband, he does not need to see a specialist, but he should have his sperm count checked. His primary physician can recommend a laboratory where he can do the test. A general ORGAN can order these tests for you and review your husbands' semen analysis results. If you require treatment, you may be referred to a fertility specialist. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, |
Last May I had to go into the hospital after fainting and hitting my head. I had to be put on insulin, no longer controling blood sugar with oral medication. After a CT Scann I was told I had frontal lobe atrophy. Is there really anything I need to do now?? | Hello, As you had a fall this would have caused atrophy and this is for little time and would have gone vanished by now without any kind of trouble. So don't worry about the atrophy. Taking to your blood sugar levels, I Will advise you to monitor that. As being on insulin is for symptomatic treatment to control the blood sugar levels. Modifying the diet, doing regular exercises will help control much. Please make assure your sugar levels don't Chat Doctor. Research studies have shown significant help of exercises and diet along with medications in high blood glucose levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In |
I AM 32 YEARS OLD; IVE BEEN HAVING A PACEMAKER SINCE I WAS 5 MONTHS OLD. WHEN THEY FIRST IMPLANTED MY PACEMAKER IT WAS IMPLANTED IN THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MY ABDOMEN, NOW IT IS IN MY LEFT SHOULDER AREA. MY PACEMAKER IMPLANTED AS A CHILD WAS NEVER TAKEN OUT AS WELL AS THE LEADS, AND FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY STOMACH. COULD THIS BE A POSSIBILITY THAT IT COULD BE FROM THIS OLD PACEMAKER? | Hello ... I understand You\u2019re concern but less likely it will cause any problems beside discomfort. If u get pain on pressing. .at same place then may have relation ... for You\u2019re pain u need to be evaluated by tests like USG and if necessary CT. Only Castro specialist after examining u can take decision ...pacemaker taking out or lead taking out is very tough after so many yrs and basically not needed .so don't think only that c may because... show nearest Castro specialist before going for any conclusion... Taker care |
ive had sexual intimacy with my partner who was using cocaine an hour before and ive been getting fevers and throwing up ever since could it have been any possibility that it would have cause me getting sick, i am on anti-depressants could it have interacted.? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The symptoms which you are having is maybe due to some Infection in the body. The source of infection is may be on any part of the body. As you had sexual intercourse previous day it may be one of the reason for your symptoms. But there are many reasons for the symptoms. I would suggest you to undergo battery of test for your symptoms and take proper and adequate treatment. Thank you. |
my son is having cough and running nose since last 2-3 months. He was on course of antiabiotics twice-once it was amoxcilin and second time was on a different antibotic. Now the doctor has given Levocetirizine Dihdrochloride and Acebrophylline syrup since he thought it is because of Allegric Bronchitis and adviced to do this course for 1-2 months. After this course was started the coughing has reduced a bit in last 2-3 days but I am wondering if his coughing can be stopped completely and what could be the cause why he keeps getting this cough back every week. | Hello, I would wonder about asthma with such a long time cough. But it would be helpful to know whether there is complete clearing between episodes or not and whether you think the cough vs runny nose/congestion is the major symptom. The antibiotics were probably given to treat a sinusitis, and if so, there should have been improvement around day 3-4 or 5-6 and then continued improvement until no runny nose. Has he tried any albuterol? I don't know where you are located, but in the US we use an inhaler or nebulizer machine to blow in medicine to the lungs. We don't really use theophylline like syrups in kids anymore, although that might help if its asthma. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I m very embarrassed please don t judge me! I was injecting meth into the vein in my right breast was in the vein the syringe registered and it didn t burn or anything while injecting. Now there is. Bubble like spot there and it is starting to hurt really bad. This happened about an hour ago. I have a lot of antibiotics here I do not want to go back to dr | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a breast or a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. Based from your description, it could be an inflammatory reaction or a mastitis. It could also be a cyst, a fibrous or a fibroadenoma which are all benign breast lesions. Other tumor lesions such as malignancy must also be ruled-out. Diagnostics such as breast ultrasound and a possible tissue biopsy may also be recommended. Management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
hi my name is hodan and i would like to find out about zyncet syrum and its side effects and dossage. my daughter is about 2.5 and is taking this medications. she has tonsils and thats what was prescribed for her but i have my doubts as she has no allergies. thank you | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Lancet 5 MG Syrup is a very effective and potent medication to treat allergic symptoms. So, if the symptoms are related to an allergy, this medication is correct. In other case, the medication may only help in relieving the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
Hi Doctor, My child is 1.5 years old We have took him for eye observation to Eye as we noticed squit appear to his right eye sometimes Docotors diagnosed it as intermittent squint and SO they recommended to wear glass and review after 6months SO i would like to know from the experts that Myopia and Astigmatism kind of refraction errors will cause intermittent squint? Can we cure squint with Ayurveda Treat ment. Krish | 1. myopia or nearsightedness is the common refractive error seen in child Chat Doctor. 2. astigmatism which is abnormality in cornea can result in association with myopia/hypermetropia if the condition goes on worsening.3. Any symptoms of headache/eye strain or eye fatigue you noticed?4. In Ayurveda, apart from herbal treatment we have specific panchkarma procedures related to eye which helps in improving eyesight and lessening the chances of developing squint. |
Hi there I have torn my ligaments on my right ankle with a really bad sprain on Monday but I m now experience pain on the left side of my foot and on the back of my Achilles with pain also in the back of my calf the thing that s worrying me is I go on holiday on Thursday coming and was wondering if it will be safe to fly? | Hello, I have studied your case. I have studied your case with diligence. I will advise doing MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time, you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal. Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis along with it. Ultrasonography/color Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading warm sensation. Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Hi. I recently went to the Dr. & found out my blood pressure was 170/102. They told me to contact my primary physician & was not able to get appt until next week. I have a home bp machine & have been checking it daily. The reading have been as high as 212/117 & as low as 154/100. But today when I woke up, I have a headache, feel lethargic, my head is a little foggy & my bp was 176/99. My wife is worried & thinks we should head to either Dr. or ER. So I guess my question is, should I see someone or can I wait for my appt? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would recommend going to the ER for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG and a chest x-ray. You need to perform some tests (like a complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, thyroid hormone levels, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, blood lipid profile, etc.), to exclude possible causes of a secondary hypertension. I would like to explain that uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to hypertensive encephalopathy (which is a brain dysfunction from the disruption of the blood-brain barrier from high blood pressure), with a similar symptomatology. If not treated, it can lead to seizures and possible intracranial hemorrhage or stroke. Other complications of chronic uncontrolled high blood pressure, are progressive damage to the blood vessels, which leads to cardio-vascular disease. I recommend taking sublingual Captopril which will help reduce your blood pressure, while going to the ER. Hope to have been of help! Best regards, |
I am suffering from severe mood swings. Sometimes I get really depressed and cry but also lash out and get really angry. I also get really hyper and I feel like I m going to explode, I used to really enjoy being like that but now I know I ll plummet down again. I regularly go out drink far too much and act very silly, especially sexually. I have always been like this but I m 21 now and it effects my daily routine. I don t know what s wrong with me but it drives me mad and it s affecting my relationships. Please help!! | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The symptoms you are mentioning here neither warrant any depression related disorders nor any bipolar disorders. You could just be a victim of Chat Doctor. You are just 21. You have enough other activities to do in the field of education and career. You cannot overlook your career/education/life and indulge in negative activities and thinking. You should consult a psychologist for expert opinion. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
as a non smoker i had radiation treatment for mouth cancer and part removal of tongue i am very active and eat well but have lost a lot of weight l was told i was cancer free now im told months later that i need surgery for cancer on lungs the doctors say it is small and treatable im 70 and scared what do i expect to happen | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A small cancer in the lungs needs to be confirmed and then treated. It is important to first get complete cancer work up done to be sure that the cancer in lung is small cell cancer if still not confirmed. Once it is confirmed then it is important to get it treated by surgery and then get chemotherapy and radiation therapy to kill the leftover cells in the lungs. Please do not worry about the surgery. Lung is an accessible part of the body and since your doctor has examined you in detail therefore a surgical decision must not be delayed. There is a good chance of complete recovery and normal survival. Please do not worry. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My 3 and a half year old son has been pooley since the wed before christmas and he went to the docs an they said he had a virus but he seems to be getting worse again red tounge were as he had spots on it before its all red now he has a temperature and wont eat and hes full of cold his nose seems to be really sore and cant breath out of it | Hi, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about the duration if the kid is active. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi I have a skin problem and its spreading all over my body head to toe. I have been waiting for the dermatolgist to phone with an appountment it been over 1 yr since I have been referred. anyways the rash is itichy scaley Im using a oniment with steriod in it stops the itching but its not going away. should I be taking an oral medication? | Hi, thanks for your query. As per your information you are suffering from itchy and scaly rash since one year, and you are not relieved of the problem by steroid ointment. You seem to have a fungal infection for which you may require oral antifungal medications and local antifungal creams. I advise getting it examined by a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment rather than self-medication. Hope this helps you. |
I have flat feet and stand 12 hrs a day on job. I have plaster inserts mde to my feet 8 yrs ago so I have an appointment for foot dr. in june. But my left foot is swollen around ankle and I can t step flat down on my foot without pain so I went to medi center and they put me in a boot just to get around in. At work they let me sit a lot til I see dr. When I sleep and get up foot is NO longer swollen til I walk. So new improved plaster inserts for my shoes will work do you think? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you have Flat feet, and using the shoe inserts though swelling is the issue now we need to have a thorough clinical examination and x-ray of the lower limb. In most cases of flat feet seen in my clinical practice have suggested understanding that the bodies natural mechanism shouldn't be altered and the change in the normal anatomy of the feet bones will lead to swelling. Also, since you stand static at one place for 12 hours of work, this could be required to have a vascular insufficiency which is common in many of the cases to be assessed to rule out other conditions. Also, how is your BP, DM, Etc. as this is also going to play a role in your swelling. Having a medial arch for the feet is not a bad thought but understanding the actual mechanism and change in the normal body due to medial arch needs a thorough understanding. As body functions as one unit one should not injure other parts of the body while treating the single joint. In my clinical practice the training of the muscles needs an attention along with the medial arch for flat foot as to balance the basic requirements of the body, so we refer to physical therapy. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I have just now thrown up after experiencing severe pain in my left hand side a little higher than my belly Button. Up until a couple days ago I have felt the need to eat more and even when i am not hungry I have had an ache in my belly which i tried to mask by eating. I am not overweight as no matter how much I eat it never seems to touch me. The last couple of days I have had the constant urge to urinate and have had gas (an abnormal amount). my apetite has vanished but I have still been eating when I usually would. I am nineteen and have only had one sexual partner (my current boyfriend) we have been checked for stis and are negative. When we have see, i also experience pain in the sake place as before I was sick. The pain also still continuing after I have vomited. The only other things I can think to mention is that my stomachs feels to tense itself all by itself and its extremely uncomfortable. Also I have has very itchy skin for over a month jow which keeps me awake at night. x | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of acute viral gastroenteritis or peptic ulcer disease. Relief in abdominal pain after eating suggests the possibility of peptic ulcer disease. Myalgia is an integral pro Chat Doctor. You should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and serum electrolytes. Furthermore, you should take complete antibiotic therapy, proton pump inhibitors, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretic and muscle relaxants. Furthermore, you should maintain your HY |
i am a 55 year old healthy active female, who, when feeling anxious suffers from palpitations and extrastole heart beats which seem to originate from the left hand side of the stomach. The more it happens the more anxious i become which then worsens the whole situation!! An echo cardiogram showed a v minor heart valve murmur considered to be of no issue. Could i have a hiatial hernia that is contribuitng to these uncomfortable senstations? what teatment is there? thankyou Cathy | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I totally understand your concern. But you should not worry. These palpitations have to do with some electrical issues in the heart. Some electrical impulses that generate in a part of the heart different from normal sinus rhythm cause a premature heart contraction that you feel like a skipped beat, because it's not a normal one. This extra-sistolik beats generally are followed by a pause till the next normal heart contraction. If these are not frequent, in Young and normal heart, it is nothing to worry about. When you experience an extra systolic beat you might feel palpitation, difficulties in breathing deeply, anxiety, dizziness. There are different factors that might cause this skipped beats like emotional stress, excessive coffee or alcohol consumption, coca-cola, energy Chat Doctor. Pathology like anemia, hyperthyroidism, ischemic heart disease might be other causes. A hiatal hernia might also cause your palpitations, so It's mandatory to exclude all of these. If we found a cause than we have to treat it and resolve the problem. But a lot of times we do not find a cause. So, if I was your treating doctor I would say that you have nothing to worry if this happens once a wile, its normal. But if they begin to bother you and interfere in your live we can decide to do some examinations like a blood analyze, your thyroid hormones, an electrocardiogram and of course a holder rhythm monitoring to have a full view of your rhythm and the extra-sistolik beat frequencies. Onliest than we can decide what we should do and if it is necessary to treat them medically. If the rhythm holder monitoring results that you do have frequent extra-systoles than there are a lot of medications to control them. Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health. Best regards. |
Pain in lower back and hips xray of hips look good but have stiffness can t bend over to put on shoes sometimes I can t put my own pants on. Doctor says there is nothing wrong been checked for everything I think I m going crazy because there is no reason for the pain | Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.comes some time the excruciating back pain hinders the activities of daily living. If your X-ray are normal, then there are high chances of having sever muscle spasm of back. Muscle strength of back goes down with chronic muscle spasm. I advise you to strengthen you back muscle |
Hi i got a question about my niece.. she is 11 years old, her weight is around 24 kgs.. Around a year back she s been diagnosed with Thalassemia intermedia .. she is got a 16 inch of spleen and her Hb remains around 9 to 10.. so, i was wondering what would be the best treatment for her?? and how to reduce the size of spleen?? Thanks. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor In thalassemia intermedia, it is unlikely to have such a huge spleen. Are there any other symptoms like gum bleeding, chronic infection etc.? For thalassemia intermedia basically you only need Folic acid supplementation. And if Hemoglobin level fall below 9 then blood transfusion is the treatment of choice. In my opinion go for a complete blood test (CBC) with a query for abnormal cells. |
Swollen underneath tongue, chin, severe pain, hurts to open mouth, chew, difficulty swallowing, pain so severe I can feel it in back of my head (headache). This follows dental surgery 25 days ago to remove teeth (front bottom), two implants, and two bone grafts. Also follows 5-6 weeks of flu-like symptoms (respiratory, high fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), but doctor tested me twice (two weeks apart) for flu type a and b and tests were negative. Doctor concluded some type of respiratory infection that mimicked the flu that had to run its course. I was on 3 different rounds of antibiotic before and after the dental surgery, which I finished clindamycin last Thursday, but this sore throat feeling in the glands began Tuesday (two days before finishing third round of antibiotic. I am diabetic due to severe pancreatitis so diabetes behaves like Type 1. I am totally insulin dependent. I take huge doses of levamere (60 units a.m. and 50 units p.m.) and use Humalog sliding scale (high scale used at local hospital). I take Lyrica 100 mg 4 times daily for severe neuropathy for years now, and synthroid. Today I saw my doctors nurse practioner who diagnosed my swollen, painful mouth as post dental surgery trauma. Tomorrow I will see dental surgeon who is unhappy with the speed at which I am healing (hes not the only one!). I have tried ice, heat, Tylenol, ibuprofen. Thankfully the nurse practioner gave me a few hydrocodone (7.5) to take today until I see dental surgeon tomorrow. I am a 56 years old woman and I live in assisted living so my diet and my medication are handled professionally. I am very afraid that my dental surgeon is not going to be able to diagnose this tomorrow and since last Tuesday the condition only worsens no matter what I try. Even the hydrocodone is not completely relieving my pain and what little help it does provide only seems to last for about 2 hours. (After the pancreatitis and complications, I have a high tolerance for pain meds). My doctor and I rarely choose the narcotic pain relief route unless we absolutely have to (i.e. following the dental surgery, I took 3 days of Percocet 10s. Since then I have only used Tylenol and Ibuprofen (neither of which are any help right now--they were helping until this swelling began last Tuesday. I am in tears as I sit here describing all of this. I realize my case is complicated | Hello, It looks like there is some infection associated with the implant leading to Cellulitis or infection in the salivary gland leading to pain and swelling. So, my suggestion is to consult your dentist or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated. You can be advised an x-ray or MRI Scan to further confirm the cause. For now, you can be advised antibiotics intravenously and a steroid shot to reduce swelling. Also, you can be advised Implant removal if the infection or implant rejection is suspected. So, getting checked by an oral surgeon is a must. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi i am Majed Ali my father has a problem in spine at MRI report conclusion is ( diffuse posterior disc bulge at L4-L5 level casusing stenosis fo bilateral neuneural foramina ) can you answer me for a treatment doctor refer me for a operate surgery my father age is 55 year old. kindly reply me at my address YYYY@YYYY | Hello dear mated, I understand your concern about your father. MRI spine report of your father reads disc bulge at L4-L5 with bilateral neural foraminal stenosis, which indicates that your father may be having compression of nerve articles which emerge from the neural foramina. Your father is probably having symptoms because of this. Actually, in these cases of degenerative(which is probable etiology in your fathers case too) spine disease, the consensus about surgical intervention is that surgery should not be done till the patient remains functionally independent or his symptoms don't effect his daily routine(patient being maintained on medicines or conservative treatment). I hope it helped. Please visit a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon for further help. |
Hello I am a African american women pressure on the back of my head comes and go it has been a week come and go when the cold air hit the bac of my head it get bad. My blood pressure is kinda high 143 85 when I went to the doctor I was scared and it was 160 90. I had this 5 years ago I worry alot Im trying to get my stress down. Could it be panic attack aniexty. Cancel my request I thought this was free | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The raised BP can cause such headaches and this will require good control of blood pressure. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
my daughter lives and goes to college near a paper mill. she has been getting a lot of colds, she sounds like she has bronchitis. do you think her symptoms could be caused by the mill? I also want to mention she s a full time student and works part time. she has a lot on her plate and she is tired all the time. she went to the school nurse and she said my daughter might have athletes asthma yet she is not into sports. | Yes, her symptoms can be due to the paper mill. Small fibers generated during paper production are mixed into the atmosphere, which can then lodge in the lung tissue resulting in inflammation and obstruction to air. This gives rise to symptoms like cold, Chat Doctor. A definitive diagnosis can be made after some tests like X-ray chest, CT scan that will show typical changes of this disease. I would recommend changing her residence, a visit to a lung specialist and above-mentioned tests. Hope this answers your questions. |
Well, am undergoing braces..the gum became swollen ,so my doctor recommended a gum paint(ASTRIGUM) and whose ingredients are-- WWW.WWWW.WW I mean it has tannic acid that lowers the pH of the mouth and hence would deminerlization of tooth occur ( acid erosion of enamel) because some of the content gets on the surface of the teeth?? WWW.WWWW.WW (Tells about acid erosion of enamel) Actually, one of my tooth already suffers demineralization.(before gum paint) Can u suggest how to apply(massage or just apply it)?One has to wait 15 min before rinsing with water and another 15min for eating? What are the other methods to fully eliminate the swollen gum forever other than warm salt water rinse?? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bleeding gums could be because of the deposits leading to gum infection. Usually during orthodontic treatment the maintained of the praline is impaired because of the braces. Consult an oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and use mouth wash. You can use gum astringent after getting the teeth cleaned. You can take a cotton applicator and apply only on the gums, so that it will not affect the teeth. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
lump under left nipple and stomach pain (male) Hi,I have recently noticed a few weeks ago a lump under my nipple, it hurts to touch and is about the size of a quarter. Also I have bern experiencing stomach pains that prevent me from eating. I immediatly feel full and have extreme pain. Please help | HI. You have two different problems. The lump under the nipple should be removed, biopsied. This will help you to get rid of the disease, and you get a diagnosis. Second problem looks a bit serious one |
I Have A Small Lump On The Left Cheek Of My Buttocks, Kinda Near The Crack. It s Beneath The Skin And It s Not Draining Any Fluid. It s Just REALLY Painful To Sit Correctly Or Lay On My Back And It s Tender To Touch. What Could This Be And Will I Need An Operation To Resolve The Problem? | HI. Thanks for your query. A small painful lump on left cleft butt cheek can be simply a boil or an infected sebaceous cyst. This is usually opened up in a few days on its own. I would advise you the following |
Hello, im on the pill (Cerazette Desogestrel 75 micrograms) ive been on the pill for 6 months, i always take it every night at 9 | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern. If you missed two pills, and took them together, then that keeps you protected. If you have been consistent with pill usage, otherwise, do not worry, you still stay protected. I would have asked you to take an ECP just in case, however, you are not in the time frame for that option. Right now, continue the rest of the pill pack of Cigarette as normal.Women taking Cigarette often experience scant menstrual bleeding / absence of a proper period. It would be prudent to take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after the episode of unprotected sex. Do not stop the pills in any case, and do not worry. Take care |
Hi Doctor. I appreciate any help you can give me without actually SEEING me. Ill try to explain my problem the best I can... I am a 57 year old female. I smoke, approx. 1/2-3/4 of a pack of cigarettes a day. I NEVER drink alcohol. My primary doctor has retired and I have not been able to find a replacement yet... however, I do have a specialist that I go to for arthritis pain... she has been absolutely NO help with this at all. My problem started almost 7 months ago. I was just sitting at the computer and all of a sudden my mouth started FILLING with blood. I had my daughter look at the inside of my mouth and she saw a small (approx. 2mm) raised spot where the blood was coming from, on the roof of my mouth... that first time it happened, and I had just started using a new prescription, Voltairen (sp?) Cream for arthritis pain... I was told by my specialist that the main side effect of this cream was excessive bleeding, so I was kind of leery about using it too often, and didnt... but every time I did use it the sore on the roof of my mouth would open up and it would start bleeding again... the bleeding would last off & on for 2- 3 days and then stop as quickly and unexpectedly as it started. Needless to say, I stopped using the cream and have not used it at all for at least 8 weeks. Then today the sore opened up and has been bleeding off and on all day, so it was NOT the cream, although I do not have as MUCH bleeding as I did when I was using it. Also, I get steroid injections in my back approx. every 3-4 months and just had one last week, but nothing else new or different. The slightly raised sore is located on the roof of my mouth, in the center & it feels like its on the hard, not soft part... it hurts only if I put pressure on it. It stops bleeding when I use ice chips or rinse my mouth with cold ice water. I have also been under a great deal of stress this past week, and it also seems like whenever this problem has occurred in the past is when Im having some type of stress or another. If it was not for the bleeding I wouldnt even know there was a problem, because it is so small and not raised or open until its already started to bleed. I cant eat anything or drink anything hot or it will bleed. Please let me know what you think it is, or since I dont have a doctor, if I should go to the emergency room to at least have some tests done? Thanks, M~ | Hello, Thanks for your detailed information. Initially, the cause of bleeding from floor of mouth has to be evaluated. Discontinue and replace the Chat Doctor. I would advise you to get a clinical evaluation by a dentist to rule out any chance of periodontal infection or deep caries associated. Maintain oral hygiene well. Plenty of fruits as well as vitamin C supplements has to be administered. Discontinue smoking. Take care. |
Hi I have had aching shoulders and neck over a long period of time (over a year) but it has gradually worsened and now my whole body aches all the time, I am always tired and have constant pain in hips, legs, neck and shoulders. I am a 56 year old female. | Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your query pain in joints at 56 year of age is usually due to arthritis. In arthritis there is inflammation of joints and there are age related degenerative changes in it. It slowly involves all the joints in body. You should lose weight if you are obese by diet control and exercises and daily walk. If joints pain are severe you can take painkiller like veteran twice a day.... Diagnosis for arthritis is confirmed by RA test in which blood sample is taken you can go for that to confirm it... You need to consult an orthopedic doctor for further investigations and treatment... I hope the information helps you. Take care. |
i am on gastritis medication since 2 years, currently taking pantaprazole 40mg a day and gaviscon. iam feeling pain in the center of my lower back exactly above buttocks.iam 35 years old male and i work as a software developer, i feel the pain if i sit or stand for longer time.say about 3 or 4 hours.after that if i apply some pressure or massage for some time pain will go away. again it starts if i sit for loger time.please adviceChandraThanksChandra | Dear friend your low back pain seems muscular pain.in your case physiotherapy and exercise will help you a lot on long term basis. Presently if you have severe pain then take muscle relaxant medicine like combination of diclofenac+paracetamol+chlorzoxazon, but it may increase your gastritis. So take medicine only if severe and necessary.-consult physiotherapist nearer to you.-exercise for low back pain-raise your leg straight from hip joint without bending from knee after sleeping on back and then put down slowly. Same exercise for another leg and then raise both leg simultaneously. Sleep on abdomen and raise your head and chest backward. Do all these exercise 40-50 times per day by increasing slowly every day. Hope this answer will be helpful to you. For more queries please don't hesitate to ask. Get well soon dear friend Chat Doctor. |
Hello Doctor... My mother is about 55 years. She is Diabetes patient. During from a week... Now the Blood report shows the following | Hello welcome to the Chat Doctor Your total count high that can be because of kidney affection or infection. Urea and creatinine level high in your case plus diabetes is positive Hence renal nephropathy is the possibility Blood pressure also should be checked With medication blood pressure and diabetes should be controlled Typhoid also positive. Just now antibiotic course is needed and then regular blood pressure and diabetes medication should be prescribed Take care Hope this will help you |
hi i n my 4years old daughter was bitten by dog on 14th May 2011 we got all 4 doses of anti rabies from Balrampur Hospital Lucknow,India ...dog is a pet of my friend and properly vacinated.....dog is still fine no sickness....today is the last day of my n my daughters vacination of anti rabies but i m not in Lucknow. so i can not go for last vacination ....should i worry for it or what else i can do | Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. No you don't need to go for last dose. In your case its already long time since dog bite. As the dog was vaccinated and still fine then there is no need of taking further vaccine shots. If dog was not pet and its vaccination status was unknown then I would have told you for completion of course. I hope this will help you. Please give your valuable feedback. Regards. |
Hi I m 30 yr old lady, height 5 foot 5 inch, wt. 57 Kg with no medical or surgical comorbid state with second gravida at POG 20 weeks. Suffering from pericoronitis with marked pain since 2 days. I have started taking Amoxycillin and paracetamol but still pain is marked. Do I need to add metronodazole? What is the next step as I want early relief. I visited Dental surgeon also n advised conservative management. Shani | Hello madamThanks for the query. As it is not safe to take many medications during pregnancy due to effects on growth of fetus. It's better to follow conservative treatment for few days. Start warm salt water mouth wash 3-4 times daily for few days it helps a lot in relieving the symptoms and removes the food particles stuck beneath the periodontal flap which may cause irritation and help in reducing inflammation. You can also go for minimal scaling of that area by your dentist. If things worsen after these steps can go for operculectomy in the mid of your second trimester, with minimal trauma, after a consent from your GAEC. Take carhop tried to clarify your doubt. |
my lipid profile is as under | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorYou have almost normal findings with medicines. You should continue medicines. Normally total cholesterol should be below 200 mg/DL. You have 168 mg/DL, so it is fine. Triglyceride level is mildly high. It should be below 150 mg/DL.HDL level is good. LDL is towards upper limit. It should be below 100 mg/DL. Beside medicines, you should be active in your daily life. You should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. Cook food in olive or canola oil. You should take limited salt in your diet. You should also avoid fried and junk food. Take a lot of fruits and vegetables. You should also increase your physical activity in the form of walking and exercise. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes if you take these things. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have a question about sarcomas. How is it that, as malignant tumors arising from mesenchymal tissues, they appear grossly as FLESHY tumors? Especially something like a fibroma or fibrosarcoma, which are made of fibrous connective tissue, shouldnt they be hard like a scar? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Tissues are made of living cells whether they are arising from fibrous tissue or not. Malignancy is a change that brings about uncontrolled proliferation of tissues in the area of cancer. Fibrous tissue contains more of fibrous elements and is not exactly hard or like a scar. It contains cellular and extracellular components including fibrous cells. There is also stoma between the fibrous cells that contains cells. Since these are living tissues they contain specialized cells and also have cell structure. The concept of hardness is true when considering malignancy, but it will not be rock hard. It is somewhat firm in nature. These features can be better studied using cartography and is being applied in the research of breast malignancy and there is a hypothesis that hard non-compressible tumors can become cancer. |
Stage 4 rectal tumor - chose no tx having constipation taking lax everyday. Past week even taking Lortab for stomach pain diarrhea with lots of bloody mucous and matter that looks like meat. Has hospice but not seeing the doc now. Wonder what this diarrhea and severe stomach pain means | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Bloody diarrhea in stage 4 rectal cancer patient means worsening of rectal tumor. Rectal tumor, without chemotherapy, grow in size and invade blood vessels. This causes blood in stools and diarrhea. It can spread to stomach and cause stomach pain. So possibility of worsening underlying rectal tumor is more for these symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. Thanks. |
I am praveen from India, I have a seizure disorder right back 10 years ago, after that doctors advised me to take tegretol 100 for 3 years, I had completed my course and had no compalints for 10 years.But before 2 days I had similar seizure disorder and agin got admitted in hospital, after treating one day they have discharged me and advised to take EPTOIN.Now i want to ask that what to do, to completely cure this disease. I am computer researcher and have to travel a lot alone, if that happened while i am alone then i will be in huge trouble. My CT SCAN shows its Inflamatory gramuloma and all the rest is normal.Please advise | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor Mostly in cases of seizure disorder there is no definitive cause can be found. You took treatment form 10 years and remained seizure free for that period then suddenly you again had two episodes. This can happen even with Chat Doctor. Your CT is showing inflammatory granuloma. It may be due to granulators lesion caused by Neurocysticercosis or may be chronically healed Tubercular granuloma. This may be a cause of seizures. Option is right |
My husband had phenomena in July with a small blood clot in his right lung, he recovered great, until his primary increased his dosage of warfarin, since that time he has had stomach issues, his liver is now swollen, the primary then told us he had lung and liver cancer, biopsy s have been done and show no cancer, his primary then put him on pain meds for his stomach, now he does not want to eat, has lost about 30 lbs in the last 6 weeks, sleeps all the time, he also has high blood pressure and needs to eat to take those meds, which I have to fight with him to do because he does not want to eat, he is now having dizziness and muscle problems, I NEED HELP PLEASE | Thank you and very pleased to answer you, your husband suffering from high blood pressure has done firstly a pulmonary embolism (clot in the right lung), after you found a hepatic enlargement and stomach issues. I suspect a right heart failure, and I urge you to take your husband to a cardiologist. Right heart failure usually complicate with pulmonary embolism, hepatic enlargement and stomach issues. May this help you, and best wishes |
When I pee it purns, when I push on my penis like just below my tip it itches in the inside all the way down inside my bladder where my penis continues... Like I can grind my fingers together and it feel good to grind it together to itch its been doing this for about 2 weeks | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely a urinary tract infection with urethritis. You can rule out the infection by doing a routine urinalysis. For urinary infection I treat my patients with antibiotics and urine alkalinizing agents like sodium citrate. You can take cranberry juice or barley water to alkalinize urine also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query. |
Hi I m aarti n my age is thirty five I hv to come to india to do treatmrnt for my baby my husbanD stays in jakarta sowr deposited his sperm counts r not so gud my husband cnt try intercourse at all nd he is diabetic I hv tried many iuis but it is coming failure I cnt afford ivf cn I get a success frm iui pls advice my reports r ok Dr told | Hi, It is common to get failed in initial trails with GUI. Try one more time you may get pregnant. Before GUI get thorough examination of your body like all the possible tests that prevent pregnancy from your side like patency of Fallopian tubes and other hormonal imbalances. Hysterosalpingography is the test to know the patency of the tubes. If the tubes are blocked GUI will fail. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am 23 weeks pregnant and my due date is 6th April 2011. Before i got pregnant I was not having a monthly period. I had the coil inserted approx August 2009 and had it taken out due to problems in October 2009 and after this my period did not return. I am therefore not sure of when i concieved? | Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. You can make rough idea about your fertilization date by looking at your first trimester scan. The approximate gestational age is written in the scan, you can subtract the age in weeks from the scan date, and thus you will get the conceiving date. Keep in mind this not 100 percent accurate, a five to seven days correction is expected. Hope I have answered your query. Thanks |
Hi I am being weaned off citalopram and am on 10mg every other day and have just been put on the mini pill . A few months ago the combination made me really tearful so I came off the pill and put a halt on sex. I ve gone back on the pill again and It doesn t seem so bad this time but is this normal? Should they effect each others effectiveness? I don t really know what to do my gp just told me to use a condom and nothing else but I d rather not take any risks. | Hi there ~ It is a good choice to use both contraceptives, the condom and the minipill, as the chances of you becoming pregnant on these two methods is very, very low. I would also suggest that you relieve your anxiety by using the methods that have been suggested by your doctor. Citalopram is helpful for depression, and you should continue to take the medication. Do not worry about the libido as the side effect, it will get better over time. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day ! |
My age is 37 height 5.5 and weight 49 kgs, having heart beats at speed of 100 - 120 for last 3 years, now adays i start some discomfort in middle of the chest and sometimes i feel like gap in my heart beats or say some type of vibration. 3 years back i have done 2 d echo, it was normal , and every 3-4 months i go for ecg , even that is normal.Please suggest | Hello, You need to get some more test to look for cause like hologram, thyroid test. Do you have any anxiety as it can cause this? Do you have symptoms on daily basis, if yes then you should get one holder monitoring done which is ECG monitoring put for 24 hrs and pick up any abnormalities in heart rhythm? You should do yoga and relaxation techniques like deep breathing to calm you down. You should also get started on beta blockers like tab Metoprolol XR 25 mg which will take care of these symptoms. |
I have a brain aneursym that is in the circle of willis and wide based, the dangers of operating are same as bursting at this time because it cant be coiled, I have to have skulled removed, so I would either die in the process of be mentally and physically handicapped.That I have been coping with but now I have had over a year now extreme pain in my left upper back of thigh, it feels like contractions, bad contractions, and electrical stabbing, and burning which sometimes goes all the way to my feet. It has a weird sensation of being numb and when that leg is touched it is defiantely different from other leg, feels heavy and dead. I have fallen 3 times now the past month due to cant walk a lot and put pressure on it. I am wondering since I have a brain aneursym and even if I didnt have that do my symptoms sound like M.S. as I have gone for mris on back and leg and had nerve conduction tests and they all come out ok... I am in tears I just want to know whats going on and can deal with anything but not knowing what is causing this pain.. anyone have any ideas please thanks | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your discomfort on account of your symptoms. Moreover, the stress related to untreated brain aneurysm is also there. Your symptoms are related to pinching of nerve at lower back region. MS is unlikely as it would be confirmed on the MRI, and normal MRI excludes MS. For symptom relief, you can take pregabalin capsules. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
i knocked my arm half way up between my wrist and elbow on the radius side about 2 years ago at the time it was bruised and swollen but know and again it goes itchy red hot and a swollen and a lump appers which gets bigger in size its happening now why is this ? | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion these are signs of infection, and you will need an X-ray and some blood investigations, to make that clear, your treatment will depend on the findings in your examination and the report of your tests. 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. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. |
Hi I am a female 66 years of age had chest xray because of persistent dry cough mass was seen and CT scan was recomended results was mass in rt. lung. pulmonologist did a bronchoscopy could not reach the mass to get sample but also saw a blackish obstruction in one of the airways now I am referred to a surgeon for further evaluation what could this be? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. At your age of 66 years, most common cause for lung mass is malignancy (cancer). You are also having chronic cough and blackish looking thing obstructing airways. All these also favor lung cancer. Confirmatory diagnosis of lung cancer is only done by histopathological examination of Biopsy tissue. Since your mass lesion can not be reached through bronchoscopy, you will need surgical lung Biopsy for this. This is the reason why you have referred to surgeon. So consult surgeon and get done open surgical lung Biopsy for diagnosis of mass lesion. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Severe bloating for a month, frequent and intense urination , no period for two months( tubes are tied - 31 years old), extreme fatigue , bumps on left side of head, weakness (trembling when tired), tingling sensations in extremities has increased ... am stressed, but am not able to deal with stress with fatigue these symptoms are causing, vicious circle ..any ideas? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Many of your symptoms are likely to be stress / anxiety-related. Anxiety can manifest itself with both psychological and physical symptoms. If you are having recurrent such symptoms or having difficulty managing your stress, then I would advise you consult a psychiatrist for a detailed psychological assessment and further treatment. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. Wish you all the best. - |
hello sir my self Amit Pandey from uttrakhand.sir i have back pain on left side for past nine or ten years.i had consult many doctors but no one can give me better relief for pain.. today is condition that i cant go to toilet without help...some time i feel pain in my nerv and sometime in my bone .... i cant recognised the pain... physiotherapist told me went to aiiems.. what i do sir... i have my newly M.R.I. report.. plz help me | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. In my opinion all you need to do is give you back a little rest. For immediate relief have some painkiller along with a muscle relaxant, Gabapentin and have proper bed rest for 2 weeks. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead, do not sit for longer durations and do not travel long distance for 2 weeks. You can also apply some good anti-inflammatory painkiller gel on your back. If the pain increases do some hot fermentation locally. Get physiotherapy done for 10 days with SWD and IR with 10 mins each. After 2 weeks start with some back strengthening exercise. It will help you build you back muscle, and you will be able to continue with your routine works in few weeks with no pain at all. But do not overlook at the symptoms right now. Good luck |
Sir, my sons age is 18 and he is in class 12th. He is not doing well in studies and is distracted by net and chatting. When withdrawn these facilities he became rebel and blackmail us that he dont want to live . What to do? He is my younger son and elder son is doing extremely well . | Hello, Internet gaming addiction in now being recognized as a disorder and is affecting the adolescents. This condition is difficult to manage. I have some suggestions for you. Donor force your child to stay away from these things. The more you will force, the more he will rebel. Involve yourself with him while he is using internet so that you can keep an eye on what he is doing. Encourage him to use internet for educational purposes. Also encourage him to participate in outdoor games and involve yourself with him. Gradually you with Chat Doctor. Thanks. |
Hi, i started to take althea in my mid cycle, had unprotected sex on the 5th day of my pill, took plan b or ecp nordette. Im expecting to get period today but i havent consumed the 21 pills. When should i expect my menstrual period? Will i experience a delay? Am i pregnant? Thanks | Hello dearUndwrstand your concernAthela pills taken at various time, started from the 5th day and did not complete full 21 tablets does not protect again the pregnancy. But as you took Plan B pill, it prevents the pregnancy. If you had taken with in 24 hours then it is very (95 percent) effective in preventing the pregnancy. Your period may be delayed due to hormonal imbalance caused by Morning after pill as it contain high progesterone. So period may be delayed. And chance of pregnancy is less. But if period will delay by 10-12 days from the normal expected period date then go for urine pregnancy test and or Blood Chat Doctor to confirm the pregnancy. So chance of pregnancy is less. Hope this may help you Best regards |
I get these pains for no apparent areas in what so ever it goes into my wrist a bit the pain hurts so bad and my veins look like there bulging after the pain has subsided its very tender and it bruises! After a few days it goes. Any idea? Thanks in advance | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through query regarding pain and bulging of veins on wrist. Bulging veins in the hands and wrists are often associated with aging, being thin and well HY Chat Doctor. When the arms are down the blood in your veins have to work against gravity to return to the heart. Subcutaneous fat naturally atrophies over time. Think of the difference between the cheeks of a baby and a 90-year-old man. These make veins which are normally occurring in the hand more visible. When you raise your arms the blood flows with gravity to move more quickly toward the heart. Unlike the arteries which pulse blood, the movement of blood in the veins is more passive. Bulging veins may signify poor venous |
I have been sick since November 2013. First told I had bronchitis, given Docycycline, but did not get better. Next told had an upper respiratory infection given antibiotics and prednisone, pro air, Qvar. Last told had viral syndrome, told to only do pro air, bed rest, drink plenty of fluids and come back in month, still feel bad. | Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for your queries... Hi! Can you share your blood and chest X-ray reports please? In fact, if I were your physician for this case of chronic chest infection(s), I would like to consider your laboratory parameters as well as any fever, weight loss, productive coughs, chest pain history first....! Coming to your question, the viral infection could be acute or chronic. In acute cases it causes high fever, body aches, Chat Doctor. . Hope I could answer your question; still if you are willing to ask more, I'm always here for you!wishing you early recovery! |
I feel like i ve got anxiety disorder ,i feel shaky and weak all the time & a feel stressed worried and tearful all the timd,i try to avoid people,its like somethings stopping me to socialise with others,my palms start sweating and i think negatively and think about stuff from the past and if someone says something to me i keep thinking. about if keep on,i feel lyk no one understands me and i reallydont know how to tell my gp and will she understand? What help can i get if i do go to her? This is really affecting my life,,what shall i doo | Hello Farah.x. Welcome to the forum. There are many people who have similar problems like you. There is nothing to panic or get stressed up. Lifestyle today is very fast. Tension, anxiety and stress are a part of life. Yes, you are suffering from personality disorder, but it is nice that you can understand it and trying to get out of it. There are many who suffer and are not even aware of their problem, finally they get depressed and have complicated problems. Take care of your diet, eat what makes you feel happy. Exercise regularly and start visiting friends. Peer pressure is always there, take it casually. Think positively and encourage yourself to socialize as much as you can. Perform meditation and yoga. Keep yourself well HY Chat Doctor. Recognize your skills and talents and feel proud about it. Do not bother what others say about you. You can also speak out. Have a good day, take care. If you find yourself still in a difficult situation please visit a doctor you require some anti-depressants and mood elevators. (never take over dose of the medicine) |
hello doctor i had intercourse with my husband so many times but last was in month of DEC 2013, after that i got periods on 9th Jan 2014 doctor suggested me to take tables to continue tablets for regularity of periods now me taking thyroid medicine for 1 month , doctor says by the month of April i will be pregnant with out having any intercourse in between medicine time, and doctor giving me some pills to use for march month to get pregnant, is it worth full or its really work kindly suggest me | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. * Normal ovulation normal sperm are two necessities for conception. The sperms are deposited in female Vagina during her fertile days by- - Normal unprotected sex - intrauterine insemination(semen injected artificially in uterus. *the only possibility of conception without intercourse is tested tube baby. * no tablets or medicines can impregnate without contact of ovum with sperms. Please take second opinion in case of doubt. Thanks |
i am having trouble with pain in my arms and wrists, i get pins and needles then stiffness when i try to move them it hurts worse i cant grab anything or twist a lid i have seziures and had shingles my regular doctor does not know what this is the pain is getting unbearable | Hello, With history, I understand that you have radiating pain in the arms and wrist along with tingling and numbness. These symptoms are due to nerve root entrapment in the cervical spine. I will advise you to look for the MRI of the cervical spine. The reports will help us understand the pathology of the nerve and the soft tissue associated. For now, you can use a soft neck collar, use hot water fermentation for the neck and once the symptoms reduce you can start doing neck and upper limb strengthening exercises. You should be fine in 2 weeks of time if all goes well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
hi my name is theresa, am 58, i have been having pain in he middle of my stomach under my rib cage all the way down to my belly button, then moves to my left sidei( well my back on the left side hurts in other words) i am constispated, but are moving alittle. please help, i am in alot of pain ( my back) my stomach has a strange pain when i have to go and use the bathroom. thank you for your time, i hope and pray this is free advice, i am on disability, and cant afford much, thanks again | Dear T, From the history given by you, I am of the opinion that you are suffering from HABITUAL CONSTIPATION. To get an immediate relief take Lactulose Solution (CEPHALIC) 30ml at bedtime, and you will get relieved within 8 hours. To prevent getting trouble further, change your food habits. Take plenty of fibers in food, raw vegetable salads and greens along with frequent intake of water. Try to have some mild exercises or have brisk walk daily...................... All the Best |
I had a knee arthroscopy 16 days ago. About 4 days post-op, I developed severe swelling, from mid-thigh to ankle. They drained my knee at 7 days and prescribed TED hose, as I had to drive in the car for 8 hours later that day. The swelling has subsided, but I have had extreme calf pain for 4 days. No redness or swelling, though. It is worse when I have been sitting or lying down and get up, I almost collapse. It seems to get better as I walk around throughout the day, but worsens again if I sit down and try to get back up. Is this just from walking differently on my leg? I feel like I ran a marathon in a pair of high heels (but only on the leg I had surgery on.) | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you had knee arthroscopy about 16 days back, I suspect that your muscle may have some weakness in the anterior and posterior compartment. Also, performing exercises for strengthening the knee from the anterior, posterior, lateral and medial sides will help improve the correction of muscle imbalance and provide good mobility and stability of the knee joint. Also, workout for both the knees as to balance the equivalency of the weight shifting on either sides. In my clinical practice we recommend such cases for physical therapy and provide thorough musculoskeletal assessment and then physical therapy knee rehabilitation program. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I am suffering fr. Chronic Breathig Problem. Allergic Bronchitis Causing running nose, dificulty in stepping stair case. Previously I used to take Cipla Asthalin Inhaler since last 25-years. Now my doctor says stop using Asthalin Inhaler & start using Esiflo 100 Transcap Twice daily. Use Asthalin Inhaler only in SOS condition. | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Best treatment for allergic bronchitis is prevention only.* Stay away from the component you know which one is exacerbating.* Once attack is there, you have to take symptomatic relief medicines according to your doctor's advise. Hope to clarify your query Welcome for further assistance Thanks for using Chat Doctor .com & giving opportunity to assistWishing fine recovery Regards dear take care |
Hi doc. Well im confused because me and my boyfriend are trying to have a kid and i was waiting to see if i get my period the 10th of this month but i missed 5 days already an than on the 5th day i started bleeding lightly? And from last month in march i only had bleeding for two days and spotting. Could you please help mi understand? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since your periods are overdue, and you are having a slight spotting, this could be an implantation bleeding. You need to get your urine tested to find out your status of pregnancy. The treatment will then depend on the test result. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
HI im Matthew and im 14. I always Have a sniffly nose and almost always sneezing . I ve been like this since as long as I can remember and im sick of it. Some days are worse than others and I live on a farm but im not really out with the animals allot except my horse which does not effect my nose runny or me sniffling im been to other doctors but nothing helps and I HATE nose sprays. can you help please? | Hi friend, Welcome to Chat Doctor The cause of allergy may be varied - not restricted to animals / pollen is a typical example. Food, other contacts could also be causative. Blood test to find out a cause may help in the long run - if a cause is found, desensitization can be attempted. Oral anti-histamines are useful - quite a few of them are available over the counter. Nasal decongestants (like phenylephrine - used in cold medicines) help See your GP - he can prescribe. And finally a practical tip! If sneezing is continuous - just touch the fulcrum (groove between the nose and upper lip) with your finger / A second sneeze will not come! [Inclined to laugh?! - it is scientific / the technique is often used by nurses in the post-operative wards / usually after eye operation / to prevent increase of eye pressure from sneezing / No harm in trying!!] Take tarnishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck |
Hi, sometimes when im drinking alcohol my chest goes all tight and it can be quite hard to breathe. i have to go into the fresh air and breathe slowly until it passes or i feel i will start hyperventilating. do you know what this could be? it doesnt happen everytime i drink alcohol. | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a gastroesophageal reflux or just anxiety. You should know that alcohol can trigger both these disorders. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, etc.). A fibrogastroscopy may be needed to exclude possible gastroesophageal disorder (gastritis, esophagitis, reflux, etc.). If all the above-mentioned tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as a possible cause of this clinical scenario. Some tips like |
Hi I have a hard lump about 1 1/2 inches circumstance in my mid, right side abdo, I can feel it when standing and sitting but seems to move up under my ribs when I lay down.Im 29 yet old female, had 5 c-sections, most recent was 3 1/2 years ago. I suffer major anxiety. Can u please help . | Hi. Can't really be sure what the lump could be. It is likely something in the abdominal cavity. Could be a gall bladder swelling. But rather than stressing out about it, better option would be to see a Doctor and get an Ultrasound abdomen done. It will be able to tell you what it is and then your Doctor can advise you the treatment required if any. You can send us the report, and we can help you with further course of action. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
Hi Doc,my friend just had a brain aneurysm opration for about 10 days now,he is still not waking up,how long till the patient wil wake up after the surgery,it is safe he looks well no swollen at hes head he just open and close he eyes on sleeping stage. Is he gonna wake up soon? Thanks so much i appreciate it, | Hi, It depends on the possible complications after bleeding aneurysm, if vasospasm happened, it may take up to three weeks to see the extent of the brain damage. Most of the patients wake up, but unfortunately there may be some neurological damage. You should ask the treating Neurosurgeon about the expectations after the surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I wondered if it is okay to use Vagisil anti-itch cream on my 5 year old? She has a persistent vaginal itch for at least 3 weeks, have been to doctor, they tested her urine, nothing abnormal. There is no redness, discharge, burning, it s just a very intense itch. Very random but pretty much everyday. Doc had said to try Lotrimin which we did for a few days, no change. Have also tried A&D ointment, Gold Bond powder, ice pack, baths...There has been no change with any soap, detergent, toilet paper, etc. Package says 2 years and up, pharmacist said to ask doc, thought doc had mentioned something about it but can t remember it if was bad or not. Hoped it would help her. Thank you. | Hi, From history it seems that there might be having non-specific itching over the part. Using various anti-itch cream haphazardly is not advisable in child Chat Doctor. It is advisable to consult dermatologist to get expert advice. Common problems when this type of itching is present are,1, having warm infestation where worms coming out and migrate into vagina,2, not having proper local hygiene,3, yeast infection. Consult dermatologist and get examined. Ok and take care. |
Okay so a few weeks back I had a popping sound in my palm, close to the base of my thumb. Not long after that I started having numbness and tingling in the tips of my fingers. Went to the doctor to ask about it and they said I m experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms due to my pregnancy. My question is, if it is from the pregnancy would I still have experienced the popping sensation? And it is continuing to get worse as my whole middle and index finger are numb all day long and part of my ring finger as well. The joints hurt and it is starting to affect the use of my hand | Hi there. Pregnancy state causes increased fluid accumulation over most parts of the body and hence more chance of Carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. You can take Multivitamin or Tablet Erosion twice a day for some relief to the pain. Apply warm soaks over the front of the wrist to reduce swelling. Kindly consult your Doctor about the various treatment methods like splinting, steroid injection, acupuncture, ultrasound and electric stimulation and Yoga. |
My sister is unable to sleep in Durango Colorado. She sleeps fine at lower altitudes. She sleeps about 3 hrs per night, is diabetic-type 1. this is becoming a real problem. I am worried about her health being affected by the sleeplessness. She has not been tested for sleep apnea. | Hello, maybe she is having adjustment disorder to the new surrounding which might be causing her difficulty in sleeping. Advise her to stay active during evening by doing some mild to moderate exercises or going for a walk before sleep, so that body gets tired for a bit, and she may sleep well. Advise her not to sleep in afternoon and not to take in caffeine or alcohol before sleep. And if there are any breathing difficulties then consult your doctor for the same. |
What could a red welp about the size of a quarter that appears iny elbow and then it goes away in about a week and then comes back and it doesn t hurt if you touch it but it feels weird and Sometimes itches and when it goes away there is still a little spot like a scar | Hello, Elbow is not a usual place for pimples to develop, however, this might be dermatitis herpetiformis or even acne. However, a photograph of the affected area will help more. Sometimes, gluten-free diet might help disappear this itchy welt especially when dermatitis herpetiformis is confirmed. So to my opinion should consult with a dermatologist when the welt appears. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my mother had cerebral at last thursday 11/09/2014, her right side left, high bloode sugar detect 180 fasting & 300 pp tested. running medicine are decdan injection, amlokind 10 for pressure, vogomate v .3 for sugar , now last two days we noticed that she had bedsore back position what can we do? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Bedsores are the first sign of infection in a person who is immobile. Please inform her doctors and make arrangement for her to sleep on water bed to avoid more bed sores from happening. Since she is diabetic, there is possibility of the bedsore developing an aggressive infection. First medications are to be applied in the region of bedsore. A nursing attendant must be put in charge of turning her posture regularly and keeping the surface between the skin and bed Chat Doctor. This will prevent sweat from accumulating and preventing new sore formation. Attempts are also to be made to lower her blood glucose. Diabetes causes infections to spread quickly to other areas and this must be prevented. Please check the bedsore wound every 6 hours and change surgical |
it has been 3 month since I fell at work had a subanoid hematoma, concussion and blood behind ear drum having problems with hearing loss and shoulder problems my question is should my head where I hit still be sore and have a knot on it also yes I was unconcusis for a few minutes and don t remember anything and have also lost sense of smell | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, with your kind of history, I would advise you for an MRI head and brain to rule out any chance of a residual hematoma specially with a history of loss of consciousness and amnesia. Further management would depend on the reports of the MRI. 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. |
Can i get pregnant if my hubby has low sperm count...??I ws tested wit no prob but my hubby sperm count z 9million..he has no unhealthy habit..now he z on coenzyme,lycopene qtin capsule..twice a day..for 2months..i want to ask Can i conceive during treatment... | Hello dairy understand your concertgoer hubby have 9 million sperm count, and it is low. And pregnancy is difficult with this sperm count. I would suggest uploading full semen analysis for better evaluation. You can also contact the urologist for you hubby and undergo routine blood tests, serum testosterone, USG of pelvis and scrotum to rule out the lower sperm count. Tablet like camphene citrate, Gonadal Continue to take coenzyme, lycopene qtinAvoid stress, take healthy diet with fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables Chat Doctor. Avoid alcohol and smoking can try to conceive during the treatment Hope this may help noncontact further if follow up needed Best regards |
Hi, sometime i feels suffocation and at that time i want to go outside. and my heart beats gets little bit down and i feels to take long breath.I am asthametic and I am taking fluticon and budamet 400 since 2.5 year.could you pls let me know the problem? My age is 28 year,weight is 51 kgand height is 5 3 | DEAR USER, THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN.YOUR SYMPTOM SEEM TO BE LIKE PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL DYSPNEA SEEN IN USUALLY HEART CONDITIONSASTHAMA AT AGE OF 25YRS IS LIKE ADULT ONSET ASTHMA. WHICH CAN ALSO CAUSE SUFFOCATION... I ADVISE YOU TO GO FOR A ECG, DO A ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST .HOPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS |
My Ultra Sound and Hida Scan revealed cysts within my gallbladder. My symptoms up to this point have been chills, fatigue and moderate loss of appetite. No consitant pain except for flare ups about once a year. Doc suggests surgery to remove gallbladder but I want to be 100% sure this is a good solution and will stopy my symptoms. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for the query. Cysts or polyps may because of your symptoms and I would suggest cholecystectomy too. This is routine and simple procedure today. Of course, your symptoms may not be related to gallbladder especially if these are small cysts, so it is possible that surgery won't be helpful at all, but it will definitely prevent further issues which could be caused by gallbladder stones. Wish you good health. Regards |
hi my wife getting treatment for Tb for past 6 month with r cin & combonex , she is pregnand now (3rd month).. After consulting the doctor asked to continue the same but in alternate days... What is your suggestion ? any side effect for child ?please reply | Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As she has already been pregnant by 3 months, doctor has rightly advised to continue with the treatment. Usually Injection Streptomycin IIF used leads to damage to ear nerve. But it seems that this injection was not given to her. So you need not worry. In such situations we have to balance the risk of complications against the benefits of the treatment. Please don't worry. All things will be fine. I hope this answer helps you Thanks |
I think I have an ingrown hair at the base of my penis. I shave regularly and I heard this may cause the problem. It is a pea sized bump that started like a pimple. I have been married for 20 years so std out of the question. It is not painful but looks very unattractive. Can it be fixed? | Hello share your concern, I had gone through your question diligently, and I will try to help you out in the best possible campus filled pimples on the testis can be caused by infection from urine or stool or multiple sebaceous cyst and can be allergic as wellie you can upload me a photograph and answer my these questions I will be able to help you Bettencourt age and relevant medical history if any like diabetes or liver disease? Have you ever had similar problem in pasting my opinion you should see your doctor for physical check up and investigation to rule out infective conditionMeanwhile you can apply antibacterial or antiseptic ointment like mupirocinMaintain good hygiene you can take Ibuprofen for pain? Hope this answers your question, Please feel free to ask for more clarification, I will be happy to help you Best wishesThanks and regards |
I keep getting negative hpts but for the past 3 months have been showing all of the symptoms of pregnancy except ,issued period. They are very light, brown in color and shorter than normal, although nearly on time every month. Im a small figured person and my stomach has increased in size and I havent made any changes in my eating habits (despite all the cravings recently) could I be pregnant? | Hello, On regular period & negative HPT, it is quite impossible to be pregnant though some clinical features persist. Here, you need to undergo some investigations like pelvic USG, hormone assay, thyroid profile etc. required to pinpoint the diagnosis. You need to consult with gynecologist regarding this. Take healthy diet with vitamin supplement, avoid mental stress or fictitious imagination, maintain genital hygiene & take sound sleep. Be well. |
Hi, I have a question about emergency contraception. I am currently on the birth control pill Junel Fe and take it fairly consistently (between 12-4) everyday. Unfortunately I was sick this weekend with a stomach bug and threw up once on Friday and once on Saturday. Although I threw up more than a few hours after taking the pill I am worried about the pills effectiveness because while having intercourse last night the condom broke. I am reluctant to take an emergency contraceptive but was wondering if one would be necessary. | Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the Chat Doctor. My understanding is if you have vomited out your pill within 2 hours of intake, you should have taken another at that time. If it is more than 2 hrs, that need not be done. However, as you are on regular birth control pills and the condom ruptured, I need to know what day of your cycle it was (the first day of your current menstrual cycle should be considered as day1). I also need to know whether you have regular cycles and what the duration is for a cycle. If you are in the unsafe period, or you have irregular cycles, and you had vomited out the pill within 2 hours of intake you need to opt emergency contraception. More so, because, women on contraceptive pills are more prone to have ectopic pregnancy, if they at all become pregnant and that ectopic pregnancy is an emergency and can be fatal as well. Hope you are satisfied with my answer. If you think I have satisfactorily resolved your query, please rate my answer. In case you have any further query, you can directly ask me questions @ http |
Hi, we took my 8yo son on a roller coaster ride today and although he felt fine when it finished he started to feel sick and vomited 5 minutes later. He has been vomitting every half hour since and also had diarrhea half an hour after the ride. Is that all due to motion sickness? He has now developed a fever and I am very concerned since we are currently on holiday in Malaysia far from home. I have sent my husband to get gastrolite but want to know if there is anything else I should do. I keep giving him water also but he throws it up. | Hi there, It is unlikely that it was due to motion sickness, because of the diarrhea and fever. It is probably a virus, or food poisoning. The most important thing to do right now is to control the vomiting, because he can't keep deny Chat Doctor. Get an anti-vomiting medication like risperidone or metoclopramide from a local pharmacy, and give it to him immediately after an episode of vomiting to minimize the chances of him throwing it back up. If he can keep it down for at least 30 minutes then it has a chance to work. Don't take anything else in the meantime. Once that is controlled, get him to sip small amounts of plain water or rely |
hi,my blood pressure on three separate occasions on two different days is around (i.e +/- 2mmHg) 140/110.Im 27 yrs old and obese,height 6.2,Family history of B.p on paternal side,I;ve recently started jogging(no fast running) for 45 minutes daily in order to lose weight,diet is maintained healthy(balanced carbs proteins fats),also recently ive reduced smoking cigarettes to 1/day,previously i used to smoke 10/day.ineed to know what medications i should use?please answer. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. We should never start the BP medication right after first reading your diastolic BP 110 its abnormal as per your age. Still we can wait for 1 week if you don't have symptoms like headache .all day heavy head feeling. We should start medication.like Selma 20 mg for this we have to see your creatinine levels. If you are not an asthma person we can start on stable 5 mg and these are prescribed Chat Doctor. .without the test done we can't start this medication otherwise the diet plan which you had started, and your regular exercise might decrease the B. P without any medication Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
i have been having blue veins all over my chest and tops of shoulders,and also down the side of my tummy for 8 months now, and they seemed to come up overnight. the only other time i had this is when i was pregnant. but i am not pregnant now, so what else could cause this i was on the pill but have not been taking it for 7 months now, and i am also very bloated all the time, any suggestions? | Hi, Prominent blue veins on the chest can cause psychological distress because of their unsightly appearance. Blue veins on chest causes include normal aging, genetics, hormonal changes, or even rapid weight loss. Those suffering from liver conditions such as cirrhosis can be especially susceptible to the development of blue veins on the chest. Other conditions that involve the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen or an enlarged abdomen can lead to blue vein development. The cause should be identified. Chemotherapy and Laser therapy are available as treatment options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
ULTRASOUND WHOLE ABDOMEN Liver is normal in size (13.84cm) & outline. There is diffuse increase in echotexture suggestive of fatty change, grade I. Twothin wall cysts measuring approx (1.6x1.2 & 1.4x1.5mm) are seen in the left lobe of liver- simple cysts Portal vein & hepatic veins are normal. What does it mean. Also E.S.R = 19 HAEMOGLOBIN = 12.5 R.B.C. COUNT = 4.21 PACKED CELL VOLUME = 36.3 PLATELETS COUNTS = 141 REST PARAMETERS OF C.B.C , AMYLASE , LFT , GLUCOSE FASTING ,ARE O.K SAMPLE DATE IS 12-5-13 What problem , these blodd parametrs and ultrasound report indicates . | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your reports are mostly within normal limits, your platelet count is less than normal and your liver scan showed fatty liver changes, there is no Lipid profile is not there you should get Lipid profile also and simple cyst they must be incidental finding and this should not be any problem. You should take healthy lifestyle with exercise regularly, and by chance if you take alcohol you must stop taking alcohol. Fatty liver is treatable by lifestyle changes. Change in diet low fats not more than 30% calories from fats and saturated fats should be less than 10% please avoid animal fats, fried items and butter. If you take exercise regularly it will help to recover please also repeat platelet count to check it has recovered to normal. Please take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D. |
I get a strong churning in my stomach on erotic thoughts. It started about a month ago. Now, the intensity of the churning has increased. And now, i have a pain in the left and right side of my stomach. The pain on my right started first and then the left started. Though both are only a slight pain, the left-sided pain is worrying me because it s more intense than the pain on the right side. The left-sided pain seems to increase when i take in a breath. But what REALLY worries me overall is the churning in my stomach. I am 14, male. Is this alright, doctor? PS | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 14, and you started worrying about so many things. That is the problem. When we worry, we become anxious. Anxiety produces so many uneasy feelings in the body and pain in different parts of the body is common. Pain in the stomach area is most common, and you are victim to that. Instead of worrying about what you have not, concentrate on your education and career. Masturbation is common and natural and every man do it. Even animals masturbate. Masturbation twice a day is also normal in your age. When you grow, your priority changes to education and career, and you start spending your energy towards more useful work. You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through Chat Doctor. Contact me through customer care, www.ChatDoctor .com. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hello DoctorThis is Ratnesh and i am 72 yrs old. From last three month i was cough so i consulted doctor who adviced me various test. i gone through them and final report says that something is blocking in chest(cavity or may be blood clot). i am having severe pain in my stomach particulary at night. Doctor gave me drotin-m and nutrofid,symnase. But i am having same problem. I dont know where to consult now. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist (lung specialist) for this report. There are many causes for blocking in the chest. This can be due to nodule, Mass, infiltration, consolidation, cyst, blood clots etc. So you will need CT thorax and bronchoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. And for this, you need to consult pulmonologist. Don't worry, you will be alright. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have a medium sized lump under my left pectoral muscle. It has painless unless I probe with it, then the tissue and skin around it feel sensitive but not painful - the lump doesn t move. I ve this since at least 2011 when I discovered it, I don t feel as if it has grown in size. I do have a lot of excess tissue around my lump, causing a more prominent breast on my left side opposed to me right (which is flat with no lump). I do have a history of cancer in the family in both sides; my dad s mum has had breast cancer and my mums dad died of esophagus cancer which had spread. We don t know my dad s dad so are only aware of 75% of my genetic pool. On the off chance it s related, I suffer severe bloating after eating food or drinking (this does include alcohol and fatty foods, but isn t limited to it as I bloat over a single chocolate bar, a bottle of water or a glass of coke).Is this lump something I should be worried about? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely concern for this lump in pectoral region. You are having strong family history of cancers especially breast cancer, so we should definitely investigate your lump. So consult doctor and get done clinical examination of this lump. Also get done mammography and ultrasound examination of left breast and maxilla to know the exact size of the lump and axillary lymph nodes are involved or not. You may need fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or excision Biopsy of the lump to rule out breast cancer. Your bloating is mostly due to HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So avoid fatty food and alcoholic Chat Doctor. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. Consult doctor and discuss all these for the diagnosis of your pectoral lump. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hello Sir I am working in a motel as a front desk clerk, my height is 180 cm and my weight is 115kg, i have a problem started from 2 days, i have pain on my tail bone near to coccyx in between the butt, not exactly on the butt, it is on the tail bone near to my coccyx. | Your age please? This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.X-ray of tail bone is indicated. Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder. Any way you may try---. Looking Plus (Mankind) [Diclofenac 100\u00a0mg +Paracetamol 350\u00a0mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5days.--. Calcified plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10days.(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)--. Sit in a tub of warm water for 15-20 mints.--. Avoid constipation.--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.--. Avoid painful acts & activities.--. Do perineal exercises --.(Take help of a physiotherapist or visit WWW. Chat Doctor. Com). Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. If no relief in 2-3 days, contact me again. (phone.91 xxxxxKindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. (Contact family doctor, if needed). For emergency treatment visit the nearest hospital.-Hope I have answered your question, If you have any further question, I will be happy to help.-Kindly rate the answer.-Wish you a quick recovery & good Health. |
Hi doctor,i am nazim virani,aged 18 years crossed.I am getting frequent allergies on parts of my body,these type of allergies are red and itchy in nature frequently changes position,appears in patches and normally goes in a few hours,it appears mostly at night and during the time when i am in my houseam getting this allergy for the past 7 weeks or somy doctor suggested anti-histamines such as levocetirizine, and atarax and an allantoin lotion with aloe to apply on the area.Antihistamines work,but only for a limited timeand even after a prolonged prescription,it is ineffective i also had it a few years earlier but it went on soon within a week.What should i do? | Hello Nazi Iran, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. From your history, I think you might have what we call \"chronic urticaria\" as you have been suffering from more than 6 weeks. There are many possible causes including allergy and non-allergy. Common causes are infections (viral, some bacterial, parasites), Chat Doctor. There are many physical causes like excessive sweating, hot/cold water bath, sun exposure, etc. So personally I would suggest investigations like CBC, ESR, CRP, urine and stool examination. If this can give clue to the cause, I would treat it. Taking daily levocetirizine & montelukast during daytime, Atari before sleep and continuing lotion application will help till the diagnosis is made. I would also suggest avoiding activities causing excessive sweating and avoid woolen or tight clothing. Loose-fitting and cotton clothes are the best ones for this condition. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you a quick recovery and best of the health. Regards. |
mum stage iv lung cancer with mets to brain stomach adrenal gland, no treatment apart from dexamethasone and epilim now for seizures, she is in no pain but is very emotional and scared, she is 66yrs old approx 11 stone, how long will she live? I see her getting weaker every day | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear about the disease progress in your mother and hope she is responding to treatment being given by her doctors. If the lung cancer has involved the stomach, brain and a Chat Doctor. As there is a metastasis to the brain and that can cause seizures, it will help to give her anti-epileptics and anti edema medicine. Dexamethasone is a steroid and will reduce brain swelling. Unfortunately the survival in a stage 4 patient is from 6 months to 2 years. At this time chemotherapy and radiation might be strong for her to tolerate, and she is too weak to be put under more aggressive treatment. The objective right now must include reducing her symptoms like seizures and also giving her pain relief and making her comfortable. Please do not worry. |
I have sinus my back tooth have been hurting for a least two weeks now i have being flossing more regluar now us mouth was and salt warm water it is now healing it self and feeling better swelling has gone down a lot and now i fell like a bump on my upper gum above the tooth that was hurting what should I do about this problems | Hi there, Painful Bump on the gums suggests infection either related to tooth or confined to the gum tissue. It can either be a gingival abscess Chat Doctor. Lesion on the gums is also caused due to periapical abscess arising from the infected tooth or periodontal abscess. This can be confirmed by taking an x-ray of the affected area and accordingly treatment can be planned. Gingival abscess can be treated by deep curettage and scaling of the gum pocket by a dentist, so you need to approach a dentist soon. If the lesion is associated with tooth, the underlying infection need to be treated followed by a course of antibiotic and analgesics. I hope this helps, take care. |
A short while after flossing my teeth yesterday, I placed my hand on the side of my face and noticed that the area around my jaw line was tender and was slightly swollen. Should I see a dentist, the area feels warm to the touch. Ive avoided chewing on that side of my mouth, although when I have it doesnt hurt. | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The signs and symptoms mentioned makes it to be thought as a formation of an abscess in relation to any of tooth in that area(as you have not mentioned that is decay in any of your teeth). Please visit a dentist and get it evaluated and get the decayed tooth filled. If the swelling is due to the eruption of the wisdom tooth, it will reduce once the tooth starts erupting and following the medication prescribed. Do not apply hot bag on the external surface. Do salt waster gargling. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards. |
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