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Hi i notice that for the past few years i randomly will get a huge knot appearing on my forehead. It comes and goes, and id say i get like a couple of knots within a month and there always in the same place. No pain, no redness, just a hard hard lump size of a golfball.. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. Or you may have some cyst or skin adnexal tumor. You should go for biopsy of that lesion. It will give you perfect diagnosis. Then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi I am a 55 yr old female I weigh 165lbs.had gall bladder surgery in 2008 I had severe bloating on my right side feeling of numbness inside of stomach area severe elec.shocks,pns needles.numbness,in this area radates into my right side.Ifeel like nerves are jumping in area making my heart feel the same get shortness of breath.Icant touch the areas where my surgery was.Since then I cant lay down,feels like my circlelation gets cut off in my head.the right artery I my neck swells,and I feel the pins,needle numbness in my throat,mouth,causing me to feel like I cant swallow.I didnt have gall stones Some reason my gallbladder stopped working.What cause your gallbladder to just stop working?Im in terriable pain,not layed down since the surergy,PLEASE HELPTHE DRS.DONT KNOW WHY. THANK YOU WWW.WWWW.WW | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. The stones in the gall bladder is always associated with the gastric hyper acidity, and cause the pain in the stomach and liver area. You got operated for the gall bladder, might not have treated completely for gastric pain. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms' omeprazole, risperidone, and antacid gel. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts protein rich foods for recovery of the G.I.tract. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery, Thank you. |
hi, im 32 yo female.with regular periods in 28 days. ive had a child 22 months ago, and about 3 months later i stating to have pain in my sides with very strong back pain. intercourse in very painful and afterwards i get the feeling like i just ve had laubore. its dificult to seat down without pain. now i start to pass the blood from my back passage its well. can you recomend something please | Hello mam, As you had described I would suggest going to physician as soon as possible. Normally I recommend taking rest for some days but as your problem I read, I would only recommend to concern physician. And another suggestion is please try to away for some days from intercourse because it will hurt you more than enjoyment. So, Talk with your partner to not having intercourse for some days, till concern physician and what he/she suggest follow strictly. If you still want remedies than keep resting and use Heat/Ice Packs. It helps relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation. Often patients use ice, but some prefer heat. Both may be used alternately. Hope you will find it out helpful. Thanks And |
I am prone to catching cold during season change. I have consulted doctors in the past who have said that I have bronchial asthma for which I am prone to catching cold during season change. Can you suggest any ways by which I can get some instant relief? My age is 29, my weight is 85 kgs & height is 5 8 | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor You may want to consider boosting your immune system to reduce the chance of developing the common cold. This may mean using a wide range of fruits (particularly those with high vitamin C levels) and vegetables and also the use of a good multivitamin. When you notice a cough developing, you may want to increase the dose of your preventer inhaler to reduce the chance of an acute asthmatic attack occurring. I hope this helps |
Hello,I have redness all over my body, looks like some sort of allergy reaction but it is NOT itchy. I noticed last night and didnt eat any food that was out of the ordinary. I was hoping the redness would be gone the next morning but sure enough it still looks just as red. I took Reacton this morning as well. I have no fever, no runny nose, just cold chills. Also - not sure if its imagination but my arms feel like circulation is not right. Any help in determining what this may be ? | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor forum thank you for your query redness over body may be due to many reasons .it may be due to allergy, infection, inflammation etc. we have to find out the reason for it as you have no itching, chance of allergy is less. But in some allergy you may not feel itching also.I would like to suggest consulting dermatologist for proper management .you can apply calamine lotion over skin.in some infection also we found similar redness also.I hope I answered your question |
I am looking for information on the treatment for Saint Louis encephalitis after the anti virals have been given with no improvement. My son has had this disease since August, it was not properly diagnosed until early October. His symptoms remain the same, unbearable headaches, dizziness, sometimes numbness in his face throat and arms, slurred speech, memory loss, his eyes are very sensitive, he cannot tolerate light.To date the treatment recommended is rest and fluids, the body will heal itself. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. At present, the treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive. No specific treatment can be given at this stage after four months of encephalitis. Also, these symptoms are the residual symptoms of the encephalitis, due to involvement of brain during the infection. The active infection stage is not present now. Medications such as betahistine would help in relieving dizziness. He can take naproxen for headaches. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I have been having chest pains in the middle of chest for about a week that come and go. It is different from when I had them with anxiety a few years ago. This time it would spread to face some and down right arm specifically. Today I turned to look out car window and my chest had gripping pain in the middle that took my breath. Tonight I have a lot of pressure in the center. I do have gerd controlled by 150 mg zantac am and pm | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of worsening of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more. But better to rule out cardiac diseases first. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. You are mostly having stress and anxiety related worsening of HERD. It is because of laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central chest pain, pressure etc. Along with Chat Doctor. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Lose weight if you are obese. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My husband suffered a shoulder injury playing football over the summer. Im pretty sure he tore a tendon & has a pinched nerve he has put off an Mri and now has a muscle spasm/ twitch above the ear same side as shoulder. Could this be related? I know the muscles above the ear have smaller than normal fibers and the nerve can get irritated causing a spasm but am concerned? He also wears glasses could it be something as aimple as needing eyes checked? | 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. Muscle Spasm above the ear can occur due to injuries to the nerves of the neck, which could have got injured during the shoulder injury playing football. Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest 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 |
I have a chronic cough for a few years now. Ive had a chest xray and I was informed it came back clear. My chest feels tight and I feel like I am holding my breath for a few second before I breath out. I also feel as though I need to clear my throat but nothing is there so when I cough, nothing comes up at all. Its only irritating my throat. I wen to the doctor four weeks ago and they put my on medicine for upper respitory but told me my lungs sound fine, also tested my breathing and said this test was fine. Should I go to a specialist? Could it be bronchitis or asthma or could it be anxiety? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). If PFT is normal then no need to worry about bronchitis. Anxiety can cause Chat Doctor. But better to first rule out bronchitis by PFT. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
ive been having lower abdominal pains (similar to cramps) accompanied by diarrhoea for about the past month and a half. i am also experiencing loss of appetite. lately i have also noticed my hands tremble/feel numb sometimes and my muscles ache. i have had blood/stool tests and an ultrasound, and they have all been normal. | Hello, First I would like to know whether loose stools are continuous or on and off for the last one and half month. As these symptoms can be because of viral infection (which seems to be less likely as the month has passed), irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Which can be psychological too. My suggestion would be to avoid a stressful situation, start exercising, stop having heavy and spicy food and sleep on time. Symptomatically you can have tablet pantoprazole two times a day when you get pain and |
I have a golf ball sized lump on my right inner thigh (where the thigh meets my testicles) accompanied by a large purple bruise around it.. When squeezed it feels like it pops but nothing comes out of my leg.. When trying to drain the lump I get nothing but blood.. Sometimes a very bright red and other times a very dark colored blood. Any ideas? | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, Dear, you need to consult Surgeon, It could be Varicose vein lump or could be boiled with cellulitis. Dual Image Doppler study and physical examination from Surgeon would fix the cause of the lump on the back of the leg. This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
I occasionally get severe leg cramps when in a resting position or while sleeping. They can run the full length of my leg and do not resolve for an extended period of time. If I stand my leg just collapses and once I blacked out. What could cause this? | Hi, It is due to peripheral vascular disease, where the blood supply to your feet is greatly compromised and lack of oxygen supply leads to pain and muscle cramps. You can consult a surgeon and plan for an arterial Doppler to assess the blood supply. As of now, you can take analgesics like Ibuprofen or Tramadol for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had a lump in my neck about six years ago. It is still there has grown slowly it is on my left side slightly Right of my clavicle I can move it slightly. It is probably the size of a marble it doesnt feel like its connected to anything as if its between my neck and my skin | HI. By the position you have mentioned and the duration - this looks to be a solitary nodule of the thyroid gland. Get this confirmed by ultrasonography and go for an FNAC to get the right diagnosis. Even a good clinical examination by a Good Doctor can give you a diagnosis. Also go for the blood tests particularly thyroid function tests. You may need removal for the histological diagnosis to rule out a sinister problem. |
I am a 54 year old female that has had allergies and asthma for over 20 years. We recently moved to the Northwest and had to change doctors. The allergist that I went to took me off the Flovent that I was using and put me on shots. After two years of getting 6 shots a week for all the allergies that I have, I was not improving at all. So I went to another allergy doctor, who put me on a maintenance level of Prednisone, This worked wonders but I gained a lot of weight and my gynecologist was worried about bone density. Now I m at a point where I m not sure what to do. I am taking Singulair for the asthma and Nasacort for the allergies. I currently have no allergy doctor, just my Primary. She has suggested that I go back on Flovent and has written a prescription. Does this seem like the right course of treatment or is there something better that I should be doing? | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
I underwent Hysteroscopy 3 weeks ago for polyp removal. ever since then my abdomen is hurting me.its not pain but soreness and dull aches at random areas especially on either side of umblical.not getting a normal lighter abdominal feel. for first ten days , the abdomen wasnt even able to bear strain and minor stress,but that is almost subsided, burt deep soreness , aching is still there. | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems that possibly you have got some kind of pelvic infection post hysteroscopy, and so the pain is persisting. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen, a complete blood count, and possibly a vaginal swab for culture and sensitivity test. Further management would depend on the results of clinical examination of your abdomen, and the investigation reports. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
my husband of 39 year old suffering with aplastic anemia since four month. plz tell me the home remedi or natural way to increase his platelets and RBCs. my husband of 39 year old suffering with aplastic anemia since four month plz tell me the home remedi or natural way to increase his platelets and RBCs. | Hello, It is heart-warming to hear how much love is packed in your question, because he needs all the support he can get at this time. Medically, a stem cell transplant may be his best shot, if chemotherapy has not been effective after 4 months. I would therefore be very careful, and not jeopardize his chances of a cure by using any medically unproven home remedies. There are a number of potent growth factors your hematologist can prescribe to improve those cell counts. Moreover, in plastic anemia, infection-fighting cells are in short supply, and again caution is very crucial regarding what one ingests. Take care, and God bless. |
Hi, im a 46 female. yesterday i had pressure in the left side of my chest and it it feels like a pulling kinda in my throat. that has lasted all day and i took 2 aleve thinking i may have used musels i have not used .the pain woke me up @ 2 | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely go tomorrow emergency room and rule out cardiac chest pain. You are having left sided chest pain which is not relieved by muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Your chest pain is recurring in the midnight (2am). All these favor heart diseases and related pain. So immediately go to ER and get done ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have a frequent heart palpitations and while my heart is racing its hard for me to breath. Sometimes when I stand up I get dizzy. This has never happened before to me, just this past months and I remembered one night before I go to bed my chest (heart area) suddenly hurts, then after a few minutes its gone. May I ask what is my condition? Do i have any ailments? | Firstly please specify your age you're smoking habits your weightpalpitstions can be because of many causes .as your palpitation comes off and goes away an ECG should be taken out during that cycle if possible is not then at first go for these few investigationsHolter monitoring this test is like an ECG taken for 24\u00a0hours continuously ...it will record any abnormal beat during 24hoursa loop monitor if required (as you have not mentioned frequency of your palpitations)a loop monitor is like holder, but it records beats for 1\u00a0week TMT (treadmill test) it will serve dual purpose .it will record any lack of blood supply to the heart (sometimes you have pain in chest) and any abnormal beats arising during the house of doing it apart from this thyroid profile should be done!these symptoms can be because of heart burn gastritis and anxiety, so a detailed history is required dizziness on standing up is called orthostatic hypotension(please specify if you are on antihypertensive medication especially diuretic)how long does it last any history of fall or loss of consciousness as we have to rule out presyncope from orthostatic hypotensionthanks |
My husband who was 67 in March of 2009 had a dissection of the carotid atery right side massive stroke they said it was 100% closed (3 opinioins) and nothing could be done. Last year still 100% closed. He had mini stroke symptoms recently and now they say in the last few months the so called 100% closed atery is having blood flow. Is this good or bad news that suddenly its flowing blood again? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that as this artery was 100% closed, his brain has functioned without it during this time. This has happened using the collateral blood circulation, which are small branches that connect different arteries in the brain. It is true that when an artery is 100% closed, it causes a brain stroke and there is no need to open it again, as the consequences are irreversible. From the other hand, it happens during dissection of the artery that the blood flow may start again. This is a good thing, because it helps the collateral circulation function better. From the other hand, as there are dead brain cells, hemorrhages can occur in this damaged area of the brain. That is why it is important maintaining a normal blood pressure and avoid possible spikes in blood pressure which can lead to hemorrhage. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
My husband thinks he was biten by a snake while playing golf in Myrtle Beach last Saturday. He was retrieving his ball from a grassy area and thought he was cut by a spike or reed. His arm swelled up and became red/bruised shortly after. Yesterday, he noticed 2 small holes where the injury occured. Its been a week and the swelling/bruising is almost gone, but I want to be sure that if it was a poisonous snake, that he will be okay (without any medical attention). Should he still go see a doctor? | Hello. It is not sure is it a snake or maybe spike, but since his hand swelled, it would be good to go to see a doctor. Doctor will give necessary protection. Vaccine against tetanus and antibiotics should be considered. Some painkillers will do some good too. Since some time passed from time of bite, there is probably no need for serum against snake poison. Take care of your husband. All the best. |
My husband has state 4 prostate cancer. His bone marrow now has cancer and he has GI bleeding which is draining his blood and platelets. He has had the AVMs caused by the radiation cauterized but the bleeding does not stop. Id there anywhere else that the doctors should be looking for potential bleeding? He cannot have chemo until the blood levels remain higher. YYYY@YYYY | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, You have mentioned that the prostatic cancer has spread to the bone marrow. When the cancer cells start replacing the normal bone marrow, the normal blood cells and platelets are suppressed. Decrease in red blood cells causes anemia, decrease in white blood cells predisposes to infection and decrease in platelets cause spontaneous bleeding from various sites. Bleeding can be controlled by infusion of platelets. Platelet transfusion can increase in number of platelets and thus control bleeding. You can consult your doctor for further management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I injured the tip of my finger badly about 4 years ago. The doctor sewed it up and it healed but is slightly deformed throughout the nail bed and one side of the finger with at least some feeling loss. A week ago I smashed the same finger tip and will obviously eventually lose the nail. Today I noticed it had a funny smell. No drainage, but still an odd smell. Cleaned it well and bandaged it but I am wondering if the smell may indicate an infection and if it is serious enough to see a doctor? | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that it is not possibly an infection. Infection is associated with swelling and discharge and color changes. All such symptoms are not seen in your case, so it is not an infection. Even if you feel it is infection you can start with antibiotics like definite under your doctors' guidance. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
hi, gm i want to know that my last lmp was on July 23rd and i missed period on august and it came positive. How i have to estimate my weeks, and yesterday i had my transvaginal ultrasound and she told i am 6 weeks 2 days and there is no foetal heartbeat visualized. she told me to wait for 1 week, but when i took report to doctor she told me that your actual weeks are 9 weeks, but its showing only 6 weeks 2 days. what i have to expect from this. plz help me | HI, I understand your concern. Actually conception is possible after ovulation. Which is on 14th day of menses in 28 days cycle. So It's after minimum 14 days after the last menses. This time varies (is more or less) as per personal variation of ovulation (it will be on 16th day in 30\u00a0days cycle or 12th day in 26 days cycle. It may be variable in irregular cycles) Naturally is minimum 2 weeks lesser than the period of menstrual delay. However, in early pregnancy, there can be comparatively exact estimation of pregnancy size. Again it was 9 weeks heart activity would have been seen . But It's not still evident. (mostly it is seen by 7 week soph pregnancy) this also favors your pregnancy to be smaller than 7 weeks. Thanks. |
I have been experiencing panic attacks (racing heart rate, blood rushing to my ears, becoming incognicent of my surroundings due to fear clouding my environment, plugging my ears and holding my breath) all of my life, ever since i can remember. I am adopted from birth (1967) and was born in Harlem General Hospital as an infant. I was born premature due to a young girl who gave birth to me and was apparently an addict. I have never experimented with any drugs of any kind including alchohol. Ever since I could remember I have exprienced this nervous condition of fear and panic. (my heart basically races, blood rushes to my ears, sometimes I plug my ears to control the situation which makes it worse. I am 48 years old female, just turned in September. I have recently since a few emotionally traumatic events occured have been feeling very paniced! (triggered by the death of my mom and only living relative on this earth in 2008, close to all of my inheritance to unscrupulous individuals, one I have sued, the other i wrote off their debt because I thought I was helping them in fact i was enabling them; the other just recently within the last year, i am in the process of suing them, the other i have waited so long for a return on my investment and realize this person too has used me inspite of contractual agreement.) they are all male and plutonic professional relationships, not romantic at all. I have never romanticized these business negotiations. Would you please assist me in my trauma and how to help me over come. Also, when i am in a moving vehicle I have the same panic attacks as well. I am a performing artist and recently after a buullying event from a black man I started having stage freight and have great paralyszing fears when performing in front of a live audience. I can t even get on a moving escalator that goes down without freaking out. Please help. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, you are mostly having psychological illness. Possibility of stress, anxiety, depression issue more in your case. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic and anti-depressant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with counselling and |
hey, i m a 16 year old girl and for about a year i have been experiencing a lot of discomfort. My lower abdomen area is very tight and i feel bloated constantly, that area makes a loud rumberling noise and also a whining noise and it feels sometimes that my bum makes these noises aswell. its like a feeling that i need to fart but i cannot. i m also constipated nearly all the time and also have lower back pain near the kindneys on both sides this is at its worse in the mornings when i have just gotten up and then goes, but sometimes it can be a light ache throughout the day. i ve also noticed i ve constantly got bad breath i will brush my teeth and about 5 minutes later my bad breath will come back(this is ruining my confidence and i m becoming more and more seclusive because i m scared to talk to people in case they smell it.) I also have itches on my thighs and arms usally late at night. it would be really great if you could help me because this is taking over my life and i m getting really depressed about it. I can t concentrate in class because i am contantly worring that my stomache/abdomen is going to make noises. | HI. Thanks for an elucidated history. All these symptoms are suggestive of Enterocolitis. For the causative reasons to be found undergo tests like colonoscopy, Contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen, routine blood, urine and stool tests. Consult a Gastroenterologist to get a proper clinical examination and medical treatment. In such conditions at your age anxiety and stress have a larger part to play, and it has to be well controlled by you at any cost and see the difference. |
Hello Doctor. I have got a pint-sized bite in my nose by my cousin s dog. Though no bleeding was there but i saw a less than pinch blood when i inserted my finger into my nose. The dog was vaccinated. Moreover i have already taken anti tetanus and 5 anti-rabies dose 1 month before after getting a stray dog bite. So do i have to take anti rabies injection further? Please Help. | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctor1. Just check with the veterinary doctor if the dog is completely immunized for rabies2. If you have taken the whole course of rabies just 1 month ago that would be enough, no need of further dosages3. Still observe the dog for 10 days, If dog develops any symptom of rabies I advise to take anti rabies immunoglobulin in and around the site of bite/scratch. Discuss this with your doctor and then decide. Hope I have answered your query. Get well soon. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...The bottoms of my feet swell. I have high arches and wear dr. Office issued arch inserts. I have high bp and take tekturna. My regular dr says to lose 15 lbs and my sugar is borderline high . Massaging helps sometimes. Exercising to lose the weight makes it worse. I have a heart echo my dr says he can hear. I dont have visible vericose veins. I am42 and work part time. I want to work full time but my feet arent cooperating. Any suggestions! | HiT hanks for your query. Based on your query, my opinion is1. Swelling of feet or lower limbs can be due to subtle causes like postural/ dependent that is sitting for long hours.2. Other conditions like cardiac diseases/ varicose veins/ renal disorders are more serious problems which needs to be evaluated for.3. Since you have hypertension and an uncontrolled diabetes, both can cause renal impairment over a long term. So get a renal function test done.4. Since you are on overweight side, there is exertion on lower limbs, so venous Chat Doctor. 5. You need to reduce weight, be regular with your medications and make lifestyle changes(diet/ nutrition/ routine).6. You can try keeping your feet raised while seated/ lying down so that swelling would reduce. Hope this helps. Regards |
My sister is in the hospital for the 9th time, the doctors say she has black lung...they have treated her over 4 years with antibiotics, but she only gets better for a short time. I have asked the doctor if she has lung cancer to which he said no. with 8 people in the house at all times i don t understand why none of the other s have it.She is having a broncospie in the am. what do i ask the doctor about thisa/ Please forgive the spelling. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Black lung disease is caused by air pollution and coal dust. And not every one who inhaled it, got the disease. Only few who are sensitive to it got the disease. So it is quite acceptable to have disease in only one family member. For the diagnosis of this, presence of coal particles in lung is must. So bronchoscopy is done, and Lavage fluid is sent for the examination. And if coal particles are found than it is mostly black lung disease. |
Patient details | Hi, Such type of pain which you are telling is generally a neurological pain & is called a post-sternotomy pain syn Chat Doctor. During the opening of the chest for CABG, some nerves get cut which causes such type of sharp shooting pain. The treatment is basically painkillers, anti-inflammatory agents and vitamin B12. Heat fomentation has also been found to be of some help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hi this is LydiaMy 10month daughter is currently on formula Nan2 and she is always constipated,she eats purity3rd foods the ones in a jar and she eats purity soft porridges so I would to know what is more likely to cause the constipation and if its the formula should I change it? Which one must I use | Hi.... Suggestions on constipation- 1. Natural methods are the best to relieve constipation.2. Constipation is a risk factor for UTI3. Maximum milk consumption per day should not exceed 300-400ml4. Minimum 3-4 cups of fruits and vegetables to be consumed per day Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I am using Montek LC Tablet on regular basis, mainly 1 tablet at night, since March2009. Till now I am continuing the same, because, if I stop taking it for a couple of days, then some irritation starts from the third day onward. Or else everything is fine. I am a regular smoker too, but drink alcohol very solemn and that also of a very little volume. Now, I want to know, what are the side effects of taking this montek lc tablet on regular basis for such a long period? | Hi there ~ I understand you have an allergy problem for which you are hugely benefiting from the medication Montelukast. I would like to let you know that you might get better if you cut down on your smoking and start getting yourself on the path of recovery by giving yourself a deadline or a quit date. That way you could work on your goal. If you feel like you are not Chat Doctor. However, if you are benefiting from Montelukast it would be in your best interest to just go with the flow and keep taking the medication as long as it is helping. Consulting an allergist would be another way to find out what your actual allergen? This way you can avoid the allergen and stop taking the medicine or carry it with you when you know there is a risk of exposure to the allergen. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day ! |
My brother has a low WBC, seizures, lethargy, worst headache ever, fever, chills, hit head during seizure and now has a red line traveling up his arm where there had earlier been a IV. The doctors where he s at just gave him tylenol and ativan and sent him home. I m worried about bacteremia and or meningitis. .. | Hi low WBC count can be due to multiple reasons It can be due to bone marrow infiltration, plastic anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, splenic sequestration, some infections like HIV and typhoid and so on. A better evaluation can be suggested only when I can have an look at the complete blood report. Seizures and fever and headache are indicative of brain lesion or meningitis as you suspect and need CSF studies and radio imaging of head and brain hope this help swish you all the Bethany you for choosing Chat Doctor |
I have a lump about the size of a small marble that is under the skin on my right butt cheek. It has been there for about 2 years and about 3 days ago I noticed that it had gotten bigger and was sore when touching. When looking at the area you cannot really tell that there is a lump under there | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From such a long duration history, it seems to be a benign lesion like a sebaceous or Desmond cyst which has now got infected giving rise to the pain and increase in size for the last three days. However, it can be confirmed only by physical examination by your treating doctor. If I were your doctor, after physically examining you I would prescribe a course of antibiotics for you along with an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Once they infection subsides, I would refer you to a general surgeon for an excision biopsy of the lesion, which could either be curative or diagnostic. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I dont normally use much salt in cooking or at the table. - a running joke at my house is that I say things are too salty or too sweet. Lately, Ive noticed that I can pick up on an extra salty taste in many foods (things like processed meats are out of the question). I donate plasma 2x a week and have been OK for blood pressure. 59 years old. Dont eat much meat, dont eat/enjoy sweets, drink lots of water, juice veggies/fruits 2x/week. 1 - 2 wine/day. | Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Since you donate plasma, sodium concentration in your blood stream will be high, resulting in increased salty taste in your mouth. It can also be due to altered taste sensation. Depapillation of tongue also can cause this. I would advise you to take a balanced diet. This is not a serious concern. Please avoid unnecessary worries. I wish you good health. Take care. |
sir i hav a baby boy of 2yrs,wt diet chart i cld follow for him as till nt learnt to speak properly,he jus say little words nd can call uss only with our relation names.he is active indeed,bt is very thin jus 11kg,which i feel is underweight??plz suggest me sm better meal for him. | I have read your query and understand your concerns.11 kg weight at 2 years is less than normal.First maintain a daily routine of diet for the child. Exclude milk and milk products.3 meals and 3 snacks should be added in daily routine. You can give the normal meal to child of 2 years, which you cook at home for 3 times.3 snacks may consist of a cereal, fruit and homemade chichi, sago Dana, biscuit etc. All family members should take meals on regular times. It should be a family time and no one should be allowed to discuss amount of food one is taking or force the other to take more food. Chil Chat Doctor. One dish should be favorite of your child. Please follow this routine and then ask me any query which you face. Regards |
my aunt is on valaprin 200, she has developed sever swelling in both her legs, she has been keeping her legs elevated , but its not showing any improvement, besides she is also having psoriasis on the legs, the redness of which has reduced but swelling and pain persists. Please advice | Hello, As she has swelling of the lower limbs and even though keeping elevated it's not helping I will advise doing passive lower limb range of motion exercises, use lower limb stocking, monitor the water intake and output, and active ankle toe movements as well. Valarie 200 is a medicine for other issues and not for reducing the swelling. I think she should take a diuretic for reducing the swelling. Also looks like she has a reduced venous return and needs to have a cardiac assessment on a safer side. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am having issues with pain in my back in my kidney area. This has been going on for a year now I have been to the hospital and to the doctors several times and every time they say there is blood in my urine and that its a kidney infection or possible passing of a kidney stone. They have set me up to do a ivp and also said my iron levels are pretty low. Any idea what could possibly be going on? Im so tired of being in pain. I cant even sleep at night. Im tired of being told the same thing over and over. Its been a year and no real answers. Thank you | As you have explained here I suggest chronic kidney pain use to be due to kidney stone, kidney infection, here I suggest doing ultrasound and check report if there is kidney stone can go for lithography that breaking the stone with laser. And then it comes out in urine. And if there is no kidney stone then once it gets conform that you have kidney infection then need to get proper treatment with anti-biotic. Also do check your sugar level and take necessary steps because sometimes the cause of infection could be diabetes. Besides consult a dietician on diet and water intake advice. If you are not well with one doctor go for second opinion. But take steps soon because it's not good for kidney to have problem from such long time. Also have check on uric acid level. Take care. |
Hi I have been diagnosed with 722.10 Displaced Lumbar Intervert Disc What does this mean? and what can I do to stop the constant pain I have been in pain since september. somedays are better than others I have continued to work out. so I ma guessing i should stop that? I dont get it its seems to get better but not enough to stop the pain. not enough to get really better standing long periods of time the pain is bad sleeping on my stomach the pain is bad | Hello, As the displaced lumbar intervertebral disc will have symptoms like radiating pain, numbness, tingling etc. As this is a long-standing pain now it may have reduced the strength in the muscles of the spine, core and lower limbs. The first thing to do is to stabilize the lumbar spine using a lumbar spine brace. Along with this using a hot water fermentation should be done to relax the muscles. Then doing the McKenzie maneuver for centralizing the pain. The McKenzie maneuver can be looked onto the internet. Post getting centralization of the pain, hot water fermentation to reduce the pain is advised. From here take on to the stabilizing the core muscle exercises along with lower limb strengthening exercises. Strength conditioning should begin once the pain level falls in between 5-6 on a visual analogue pain scale of 0-10. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases with lumbar spine disc Degenerative cases have responded well with physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I m getting concerned about my gums as they seem to be shrinking and I feel i can see lower into the bottoms of my teeth . I thought it was white spots lower down, but there is no irritation, the gums just seem to be getting smaller. I have health issues at this time with my heart and I am taking Diltiazem 120mg now for going on 3 mths. I apparently will need Abilation Therapy . Simple enough. I also get blood work done every 3 mths. and all appears well. Do I need to see a dentist? Thank you, Shirley | HELLO, Thanks for the query. Gum shrinkage may be due to many reasons- 1.accumulation of plaque and food debris 2.gingival recession 3.faulty, hard brushing techniques 4.localized periodontitis I would advise you to visit a dentist soon and get your teeth cleaned. Flap surgery can be done if mandatory. The exposed root portion of tooth has to be filled with tooth colored restorative material to minimize tooth sensitivity. Use desensitizing toothpaste and soft-bristled toothbrush to clean your teeth. REGARDS Chat Doctor. |
My 3 year old son had cold and cough in d 1st week of Feb..Dr. Prescribed azithral 200 for 4 days..now after 3 weeks he has got cold & fever again..he also has wheezing problem..d Dr. initiallly suggested azithral for antibiotic.. But when v reminded him abt d dosage taken 3 weeks back he changed and gave cepodem..but my son didnt like cepodem and vomited immediately... Wanted to know whether v can give azithral 200 itself.. | Hi... Greetings form Chennai...this recurrent cough and cold could be a recurrent wheeze too. No point in using antibiotics for every cough and cold. These are mainly allergic and not infectious and antibiotics are not going to help. Your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
I was on Strattera 80 mg for 3 weeks and then decided it was quite working right, I thought it was making me feel flat, depress.......I completely went off and now I feel depressed still after being off of it for about 5 days or so......should I start taking it again on 40 mg and see how that goes?? help please | Hello, Strattera is atomoxetine, which is given in ADHD and not depression. That is one of the reason you did not feel very different even after taking it. One may have depression along with ADHD but then only strategy alone will not help. You should meet the psychiatrist and discuss these points. If you still need something for depression then an anti-depressant should be given - like Escitalopram or sertraline.etc. Hope the reply is useful please feel free to ask more questions |
i am just trying to report something that happened to me upon taking flexiril. 2 days after beginning to take it, I pulled a muscle in my right lower back while doing virtually nothing. 4 days later, I was feeling better then I pulled the muscle in my lower left back. again, for doing almost nothing. It has now been over 2 weeks and I am still recovering. I am worried that this might be my new normal state. If so, I am screwed. I quit taking the drug and my recovery has been extremely slow. I don t know if anyone else has had similar problems. | Hello, As a tablet, Flexeril is also a muscle relaxant, but your symptoms not relieved. You can take tablet Myosins D instead of that. Along with that, you continue with physiotherapy as advised. Take rest for some days. You can do an x-ray back or MRI back after consultation. You can apply Diclofenac gel or Voting spray. I will suggest you review here with detailed history or consult with the orthopedic with reports. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my stepson has 2 lumps on his elbow that looks like warts he has seen a gp but my stepson cant remember wot the gp sais they were. do you think he may need antibiotics for this. his gp told him to use salt on them??? | HI, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts and data of your query, your stepson seem to have warts, which don't cure with antibiotics.antivirals-like acyclovir/if not Poole solution, or Cry with Co2 laser/electrocautery would help. Salt would not help and so don't apply salt on it. Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety. Welcome for any further query in this regard Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
My 16 month old son had 2 episodes of vomitting, 24 hours apart 2 days in a row (Thurs 3 | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, It sure is a scary feeling and I understand. Your baby seems like has got acute gastroenteritis...possibly some food poisoning to keep it simple. Maybe some food given to him is troubling him. If I were your doctor, I would have given just symptomatic treatment like anti-emetic, zinc spy etc. and advice for good oral HY Chat Doctor. Look for blood in stools, evidence of lethargy, poor oral intake, decreased urine etc.all these are warning signs which should make you rush to hospital else be patient and support him with good nutrition and HY |
hai hello sir this kiran from india andhrapradesh just now i went 2 nearest hospital they said about my disease that neurofibroma is there any change to cure or we will stop those things can u help me regarding this .am not notall interested 2 leave with this disease my age is | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern the neurofibroma is a part of neurofibromatosis, this is genetic disease because of the mutation of gene this occurs, there are several medical treatments are under trial for this disease gene therapy is among them, but you have to wait little for this and need to be in touch with the genetic filed, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day. |
my husband seems to be having a fatty liver.he recently got his tests done and the results were --cholesterol 219 mg/dl triglycerides 214 alkaline phosphatase 214 u/l bilirubin 0.3 mg/dl protein 8.44 g/dlcould u pls advise what do the reports indicate and what should be the course of action now?thanks in anticipation. | Hi, You should have indicated the grade of fatty liver grade, 1 fatty liver is a normal thing and is a normal finding in adults. Usually cholesterol and triglycerides are mildly deranged a statin should be taken for 3 months like Atorvastatin to lower the level of cholesterol and triglycerides. The overall reports are not that bad. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello ,My son is on Lithium for anxiety. Yesterday he spent 8 hours soaking his thumb and picking away at it because he believes he is being invaded by worms or parasites. We took him to the hospital and the test show he had no trace of lithium in his system. He said he was taking it but may have forgot just yesterday. He stated the physcotic behaviuor again and we called 911and they took him back to the hospital. What can the doctors do at this point to get him out of this state of mind since lithium takes weeks to stabilize his mood?Hes never behaved liked this and he is 40 years old.Thanks, | Hi and thanks for question.I think your son didn't take tab since 7 days because psychotropic medicine will present it pt not take for 8-10 days. I will suggest start tab. Clozapine in lower dose than gradually increase dose of that because it works both as mood stabilizer as well as antipsychotic. If required than start mood stabilizer. Before start of clozapine u shall do blood test of complete blood count because clozapine affect our count also. Do same for every week for 3 months than every 15 days for 3 months than every month for 6 months than on every six month. If symptoms not resolved consult psychiatrist. Thanks |
My friend rips off the end of his toenails. What causes him to do that? He has scissors and trims his fingernails but rips his toenails off incessently. I know i cannot change his behavior - it has been 3 years since i knew he did it. Please help me understand. | Hi, thanks for the query. Any behavior which causes significant distress or impairment in a person social, occupational, personal domains is usually characterized as a disorder. Similarly, if a particular behavior (ripping toenails) is causing significant distress to close ones, family members can also be termed as a disorder. Based on this account; do you feel that your friend is getting into trouble because of repetitive ripping off toenails? Are there any other repetitive behaviors like excessive need for cleanliness, orderliness, symmetry, any excessive religious beliefs, counting numbers, things or activities like repetitive hair pulling?? Do revert with these answers. We may consider possibility of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or impulse control disorder spectrum based on your answers to my queries. Once confirmed, we shall proceed to treat this behavior/set of problem behaviors accordingly. Hope this helps |
i have a rash on my face i have been to dermatologist but so far no meds have helped.does not itch slight reddness and scaley.i was diagnosed with lyme disease several years ago also hemochromotosis(possibly)could this rash be a complication of either.what can i do? | Hi, Erythema chronicum migrant can be a complication of Lyme disease. But, the rash requires thorough clinical examination to come to a diagnosis. I do not think that the rash could be a complication of Hemochromatosis. Chances of the rash being a complication of Lyme disease are high. So, I advise you to visit your dermatologist for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Could someone please explain what this report means please laminectomy at l5/s1 with grade 1 retrolisthesis and medic type 2 changes as well as mild fact arthritis and predominant disc component abutting the left s1 nerve root it is also noted mild lateral recess stenosis and bilateral moderate foraminal stenosis thanks to anyone who can answer this for me and what would be the treatment needed to help with the condition I need to find out for my father his age is 43 years of age thank you | Hi, Your Dads report suggests he has Lumbar Spondylolisthesis which is a condition in which a vertebra in the lower part of the spine slips out of the proper position onto the vertebra below it causing nerve compression and Pressure symptoms like Lower back pain, Muscle tightness, thighs and buttocks pain, muscle Stiffness and Tenderness in the area of the slipped disc, in your dads' case it is L5 and S1 vertebrae. In addition to this, the foramina or as we call it spinal canal is narrowed which is called spinal stenosis. Consult your Orthopedist, he will explain it to you in a better way by means of diagrams. The treatment includes both surgical and non-surgical. The surgical treatment includes, fusion of the slipped disc if the symptoms are severe, A brace or body cast should be used after surgery. He will need to follow up x-rays to see if the vertebrae are changing position over time. Non-Surgical treatment includes, Analgesics, Physiotherapy and a back brace. Your treating would know better. Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow-up queries. I Wish him Good Health, Take Care. |
I had 18 bug bites on my right arm two weeks ago. They looked like a mosquito bites. They itch immensely. Now they have turned into red rashes. It is a raised rough looking surface. Some days there are tiny little bumps present in the red rash. Other days you can t even notice the rash. I m thinking that the rash has been caused by my constant scratching. | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint due to allergic reaction to the toxin chemical that is injected in your body and as the number of stings are high the toxin concentration is more, and you have got itching and rashes due to it. As of now you can take anti allergic like Levocetrizine and fexofenadine [Allegra], apply a steroid ointment over the rashes, Doing cold compresses and application of calamine lotion can also soothe the skin and reduce itching. In case if still you do not find improvement consult an Allergist, and he can also give to injectable anti allergic and steroids. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
Hello Dr. Samuel, I have been experiencing a non productive, hacking cough for the past week and a half. Started with a minor sore throat, then became laryngitis. That subsided, and I thought it was over... Then it came back as a sore throat, and dry hacking cough! I have tried all kinds of cough syrups with DM and holistic remedies.. still coughing! | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). You are having uncontrolled upper respiratory tract infection (URI). And this can lead to lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. |
I noticed couple of blood drops 2 days ago in the morning (this was about 5 days earlier than my usual menstrual cycle). I had unprotected sex with my husband that night assuming that it was safe. Since then, I only noticed another couple of blood drops yesterday & today. I am curious if I should take the Plan-B pill to prevent pregnancy (I could wait another 24 hours as the window to take the pill is 72 hours). | Hi, as per your history you had sex in safe period. This bleeding can be an abnormal start of your period, or it can be a sign of early pregnancy or, if not because of these two, it can be contact bleeding because of some pathology or infection in cervix. If you don't want pregnancy, then you must go for emergency contraception immediately. Although time to take Plan B pill is 72 hrs after having unprotected sex, but its efficacy decreases as the time interval increases. So, in my opinion, you should take one as early as possible. |
HI, my son is 21 years old and is in the small town of Sitka Alaska. We have no health insurance. he has been into emergency 3 times in 3 weeks with severe stomach pain. He has been vomiting blood . Doctors dont know whats wrong in this small town. just had ultra sound yesterday and now they say his galblader is inflamed and needs to be removed. My brother is a registerest nurse in Belvue Wa. He said another possibility is radiation posioning. my son has been scuba diving, finding thing wahed up from japan. I am very worried, what do u think? | Hello As far as the symptoms of inflamed gallbladder are concerned, as per my opinion it doe snot present with blood vomiting. As you did mention that he has been scuba diving, there is a chance that it has something to do with that also. As far as going in for surgery is concerned, i don't think it's an emergency situation as far as inflamed gallbladder is concerned which can also be treated conservatively. Advise would be to get complete blood profile done and if possible to get an upper gastrostomy to rule out any pathology within the upper gastrointestinal tract. Regards. |
both kidney are normal in size and parenchymal echogenicity . there is pelvocalyceal fullness,both kidneys . no lithiasis . no focal solid or cystic mass ... ureters-not visualized urinary bladder floating fine internal echoes.. pre void urine - 173 cc . post void urine 11 cc ... wanna know whats the really meaning of this im confused | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I will explain your ultrasound findings in simple terms |
Hi, I have been experiencing a dull pain on my upper right side near my lower rib. Its constant off and on but had a sharp pain yesterday for a few seconds but went away although the dull pain is still there. I ve been feeling this pain off and on for about 2 weeks thinking it would go away | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Do you have history of trauma or any unusual activity or heavyweight lift or exercise or blunt trauma??? If yes you could have muscular strain... Rest and analgesic need for it. If ribs tender to touch x-ray done to rule out fracture of rib. It might also be Costco Chat Doctor. Broken can be taken... As your pain is at right side abdomen USG done for rule out liver pathology like fatty liver or colitis like condition... I hope your concern is solved... Take care..... |
I have mono but im not tired at all. My throat hurts really bad and my tonsils and glands are very swollen. I also have mucus or snot in the back of my nose that i cant blow out. Im taking predisone and ibu and sudafed. How long should these symptoms last? | Hello and thanks for your question. Unfortunately mononucleosis symptoms can last for months. There is no real treatment for mono so the best you can do is treat the symptoms. Taking an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen can help with the sore throat and glands. Chat Doctor. Using nasal saline in your nose may help with congestion and mucus. It is good that you are not tired. If symptoms worsen or if you get high fevers see doctor immediately. Good healthy to you and I hope you are feeling better soon. |
my son, almost three, has been passing stools with what looks like hair in it. i have long blond hair that i keep up and i notice that when he finds any hairs on the floor or couch, he likes to play with them and wrap them around his fingers and such. he doesn t seem to have any trouble passing stools...has at least 1 BM a day. and it s not an obscene amount of hair...maybe a few strands here and there. is this cause for concern? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. Your cholesterol is not that high to be very worried. You may easily look after him and don't allow him to suck your hair, because it can cause phytobezoar |
I ve had pink urine after eating beets, but today what started out as pink urine is now deep red and I m concerned it is blood, there are also little fibers I the urine. Can eating beets exacerbate a bladder/kidney problem? How long should I wait before swing a doctor? | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Beets consumption can cause urine discoloration or reddish / dark urine. This will be gone in a day or two. In the meantime Chat Doctor. If the urine discoloration persists for more than 3 days I would suggest getting an urinalysis to check for blood in the urine. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
My wife started taking folic acid from august20th. sept10th we tried for baby and we were successful.she is 2months pregnant now. i read somewhere that folic acid should be taken beforehand to prevent neural defects. what are the chances my baby has not suffered from those defects. first scan has showed its a twin. should we take 5mg or 10mg ? | Hello dear, I understand your concern.In my opinion there are very, very fewer chances of neural tube defects as you have taken the folic acid right before the conception. As there is twin pregnancy the requirement of folic acid or any supplement is doubled. So consider taking 10 mg of folic acid. Take healthy nutritional diet to meet the requirements. Take green leafy veggies which are rich in folic acid. Also detailed namely scan done between 18 -20 weeks and NT scan at 11-13 weeks rules out any anomalies.Don't worry. Best regards... |
my sister has a tooth infection with swelling and fever .... i had the identical issue and was prescribed antibiotic so we know she has an infection and it needs to be treated but shes very poor and also has panic attacks w/ severe anxiety just in general and refuses to go to the doctor or dentist , she is healthy in all other aspects and does not have any allergies to anything including antibiotics of any kind .....would it hurt her to take the fish antibiotic form of tetracycline? and would it help her infection? i ve also researched that people take it 500mg 3 times daily and the fish brand is 250 mg is the dosage for people that i have correct? | 1. can you please let us know your country of origin because fish antibiotics are not approved by FDA in US for human use and giving them to your sister will be unlawful and moreover without any license.2? As long as supply of human antibiotics is available, don't go for fish antibiotics.3. Direct evidence is lacking about its safety and suitability for human use, thus talk with your health care professional about the same.4. Most people because they don't have health insurance, or are unable to pay the expenses they just go to pet stores and buy antibiotics meant for fish, as your sister is very poor I think taking fish antibiotic for that matter will be good for her.5. Most importantly tetracycline for fish is used for EXTERNAL diseases while in humans it is used INTERNALLY. |
Last night my daughter started to feel deep aches in her joints and a sore throat She bought some cold medicine but called me at 4 am literally crying that she had a fever chills pain in her back pins and needles feeling deep in skin. She even got in the bathtub to try and bring down the fever. I told her to take 2 Tylenol at 6 am after the original medication time lapsed. She did and did not go to work and fell back to sleep. I checked to see how she was around 1030 or so and she was just beside herself with the pain chills and this restless pins and needles pain. I live an hr away so I drove here and she was very warm. She took 2 more Tylenol style noon. It is now 445 and no relief. Is this the flu can she take 2 more extra strength Tylenol now? Not sure what to do as she normally never complains | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You can give two more additional Tylenol with no problem. You are advised to consult a physician if she is not relieved of her fever. She will need investigations for knowing the cause. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I m 25 turning 26 I ve never had a problem with my foreskin on ny penis till now. It all of a sudden shrunk and the skin is very tight I m used to pulling it back several inches and cleaning it and in intercourse it goes back automatically. Recently the tip is small that my gland struggles to come about. What is going on or what medications can,I use? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your foreskin is tight, and you never had this problem before. I don't think that is the case. You are probably getting anxious and over doing this. If you are correct, please see a surgeon, and he can surgically correct the condition. That surgical procedure is called circumcision. Your penis foreskin movement should be normal after that surgery. Visit http |
my 14mnts is having running nose and watery eyesno mucus though. and has been having temp 101-102 on and off. when she has Motrin(USA based Ibuprofin and Tylenol) shes fine for 1-2 hrs but when she goes to sleep the temperature is back. I ran out of the US meds,so got Ibugesic plus, whats the doseage pls? | Hi... Fever of 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 duration if the kid is active. I suggest you use only plain paracetamol for fever. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. If you want to use Ibuprofen I suggest you use plain Ibuprofen and not Eugenic Plus which is a combination of both Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. Plain Eugenic can be given at the dose of 10\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 8th hourly if temperature is more than 101F and the strength of the suspension is 100\u00a0mg/5ml. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
Hi, I fractured the end of clavicle 3 years ago in a collision with a car, me on bike. Have suffered so bad since and no one believed me although my shoulder is sloped. I moved house and got a new doctor who sent me for x rays and mri cos i get numbness etc. Finds out I have a rare condition where extra bone has grown, scar tissue a mess and tendons ligaments not healed right. Clavicle tucked under and there is a massive gap. I m having surgery next month, the doctor said I will be having bits of string and metal put in and a huge scar. What should I expect and what s wrong with me? | Hi, Displaced clavicle fractures are known to go into million and nonunion, it is treated conservatively as the bone tries to get united and forms abundant growth factors to heal. However, because of displacement and movement was not able to achieve the same and ends up forming a lot of scar tissue. The only management to treat this is open reduction and internal fixation, it depends solely on the fracture type. Though this surgery has great cosmetic effects, functionally, improvement is not very much. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi I a prosecute for kidney stones on July 24 the n had a stent in until Friday Aug the 25 the. I started having blood n my urine a few days before the stent was removed . I passed several stones over the weekend n haven t passed any for a few days . But every time I pee there is fresh blood in it. Wi had a prodcesurehy n should it be happening . Prodecure | Hello, Since you are passing blood in urine, you have an infection in the UTI along with kidney stones. Kidney stones pass out by themselves through the urine, but the symptoms have to be managed. You are suggested to visit ER if required get admitted. You may need injectable anti-inflammatory medicines for pain & infection control. In case of impaired kidney function or risk of excessive bleeding, your treating doctor may suggest Lithography. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
What diagnosis would you give if a patient came to you saying he had been having dizzy spells almost daily. One day while walking the treadmill the peron almost fell because of dizziness. The patients is a healthy 65 year old female in good health, as far as she knows.What are the possible concerns? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The commonest cause for dizziness in a 65-year-old would be BPPV- benign paroxysmal position vertigo. This is because of minor problems in the middle ear. Other causes to be looked for are cervical spondylosis, low hemoglobin, low blood pressure on standing, and lack of blood flow to brain (ischemia). A neurological examination and investigations would help confirm the diagnosis. As of now, he can take betahistine tablets to get relief from his symptoms. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I was told after x Ray that I have problem with lingament nuchae calcification and mild narrowing of disc space of c4 c5 region and treated it by giving myoril 8 and flexilace me for ten days but nothing sort out the pain remains same what to do please advise. | Dear patient if X-ray is showing calcification of nuclei ligament and reduced disc space then further investigation such as MRI should be done. It gives idea about nerve compression and the condition of spinal cord. Additional details about pain generators such as facet joints can be diagnosed. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. If report is abnormal you need to consult spine surgeon nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab attract twice a day for pain relief. |
I have just now cured from typhoid and my my serum report were some what like this s.typhi o 1 | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Only rising titles of Tidal are important. They can rise or can persist for months even after an acute infection or subclinical infection. It is not like that if you have got treatment for typhoid your tidal test would get negative. It might be positive for few months even after you have been successfully treated. So, don't look at them, let us know if you have persisting fever. This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask me. Stay HealthyChatDoctor, MD |
Hello,Part of my right lung very close to the sternum is burning and it feels after I cough like I have blood in my mouth. Although I do not spit any blood. Also it started about two months ago when I got some kind of cold/flue that affected my lungs. It seems like I am having a very had time shaking it off. Could you please advice what it is and what should I do? Not to eager go on the antibiotics. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... Here you are having burning sensation in chest ... So gastritis or acidity could be there ...that can lead burning chest pain... For that omeprazole taken on empty stomach with lots of fluid and excess spicy food avoided .... As you have history of cold before around month allergic inflammation of bronchi that is bronchitis has to be ruled out . Digital chest x-ray will be useful ... Also investigate with CBC, if eosinophilic higher than medication can be given for allergy . Your auscultation also necessary along with physical examination. Take care Advise |
my SGOT and SGPT is109 and serum alkaline phosphate is 216. Ihave gone through liver biopsy ,but could not found the reason.Since 2006 I am sufferig from this problem. this time again my blood report is not in favour. IS DIET EFFECT the sgot. sgpt and alkaline phosphate level in the blood? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... There will be some organic cause for elevated SGPT and GOT .... Your liver biopsy normal .... So liver cause not there ... Have you investigated for gall stone, pancreas problem, bile duct problem etc.....???? If no than investigate them by USG abdomen and if needed MRCP like higher investigation.... If not present than history regarding cardiac causes and muscular problem should be searched for .... As they can lead such abnormal result ... If you history of malabsorption syn Chat Doctor. . Infectious mononucleosis if suspected it should be ruled out by serological testing ... So your detail history and complete examination needed to investigate further. Take care .... Advise |
I just had my gallbladder removed about a week ago now. I also had a liver biopsy bc of some other medical problems I have (Wilsons Disease). I am still having severe pains behind my ribs. I shouldbe over this surgery by now. Its not soreness, its actual sharp pains and my dr said it was from a bowel obstruction. I am now cleaned out and still having the same pains. They are bad enough that pain meds barely touch it. What do I need to do? Is there a specific test or even question that I could ask my dr that would help them find the problem instead of writing it off as soreness? I know my body and have had stomach surgeries before and this is not soreness. It is different. Please help. | Thank you for posting query. Post cholecystectomy pain maybe due to stones in common bile duct OR increased fat intake OR functional pain. Need further evaluation.advice |
I am 24 years of age. I had a tumor surgically taken out. After its biopsy it was found to be pure dysgerminoma. The tumor was confined to one overy. It was a conservative surgey. Do i need a chemotherapy? What is the survival rate with and without chemo. 5 year survival rate means the person only has 5 years to live? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to take chemotherapy for dysgerminoma after surgery. Stage 1 requires only surgery because it is immature teratoma. However, higher stage is best treated with chemotherapy. Dysgerminomas are usually very sensitive to chemo, and can sometimes be treated with the less toxic combination of carbonation and topside. Giving chemotherapy will control the disease and prevent recurrence. Recurrence takes place in few patients even after surgery. That is why probably your doctors have recommended chemotherapy. With chemotherapy survival rates are high in the early stages. Almost every patient will respond to treatment. In cancer survival 5 year is considered a benchmark for treatment. If a patient survives for 5 years then their cancer is considered treated. Patients can live for a lifetime. Please do not worry. |
Hi iam a 43year old woman and asthmatic.Iam on combitide star haler(fluticosone propionate and salmeterol)-125mcg twice a day.For the last one month I have swelling in my feet,no pain though. Iam a teacher and stand for at least 5hours.what could be the reason for my swelling. | Thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Swelling in your feet is no way related to asthma. Standing for long time may sometimes cause swelling of legs, due to pooling up of blood in the veins of lower limbs. It may be the reason in your case. Also, sometimes it may be the sign of heart failure. It is advisable to follow some tips |
10 months ago...i broke up wid her.... i loved her a lot....still do the same...but she left me...for her ex widout any reason....now i am having panic attacks of her memories..and my left brain pains a lot..like it will burst out....today i am weak...low in confidence...no self respect...underestimate myself......lost my smile and my tears too....dont know wat to do...i want to study....but cant concentrate...help..plz.. | Degree understand your concerns. Youngsters like you have a lot of capacity with deal with life situations more sever than you mentioned here, like death of a blood relation, failing in an important examination etc. The situation you mentioned here happens with 8 out of 10 people all over the world and across cultures and races. Why you are affected? The answer is simple, you worrying unnecessarily, and it shows in your behavior now. Don't put yourself into a more troublesome situation by thinking about it frequently. You think because you are idle. Put your brain into an intense work schedule which is essential like working for three times meal etc. Have some hobbies which are interesting. Get away from it soon. Or it will cripple your life. Consult a psychologist for more advice. Wish you speedy recovery. |
hello doctor,I have been taking Depran-10 for the last 30 months to cure my OCD as my physicist prescribed . As soon as I decrease the dose, the symptoms like sleeping disorder, anxiety start coming back. Till how long, would I need to take this medicine ?Thanks & Regards,ABC | His understand your concern. I had gone through your question.1st Dean 10 mg is very low dose to treat classical OCD. If you have anxiety sleep problem and mild obsessive features then it can help.2nd Dean 10 mg is very safe dose, and you can take it for long/. It has very minimal side effect and no need to worry about that. If you are better and all your symptoms are under control then need to take it properly for better outcome. Thank you. I hope I have answered your query. Still have a query then feel free to ask. |
I went on a run 2 days ago and it s starting about 2 hours after my run I started having pain in the center of my lower chest area. Almost high abdomen. Right behind my zyphoid process. And it hurts when i breathe deep Or about 1.5 seconds after i swallow food. Almost like as it goes down towards the stomach i get a sharp pain | Chest pain after running classically related with heart. Chest pain related with heart will not be sharp pain. It is like squeezing type and more over inside the chest and associated with sweating. Sometimes radiating to neck shoulder. If your age crossed 35-40, and smoker, hypertension and diabetes, Any family history of heart attack, definitely requires investigations. Other possibilities may be acidity or rectus muscle pain. TMT test clearly rules out your heart problem o f it is there. |
my father is 66 yrs old having diabieties since 35 yrs.He also has hypothyroidy.He has been detected ostopenia since 2005.His back pain hasbeen increasing day by day.doctors have given supracal 1000mg since 2005.Since a few months he is also having remylin d.His vit D 25 hydroxy lately is 89.03.Lately in ultrasound his pancreas are little swollen.Kindly advise. | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your fathers' problem. My opinion is that your father may be suffering from pancreatitis. Its pain appears in abdomen and referred to back. For backache visit orthopedic and for pancreatitis visit gastroenterologist. Please have MRI of spine done, serum amylase done. Ask your father to avoid forward bending, lifting weight. Apply hot fomentation to back. Hope your query get solved. Welcome for further queries. |
i have a terrible back pain to the extend that i cant bow or blend my backbone easily at times when i am working i will feel the pain unless i am on the bed if i want to wake up from bed it will give me big pain. i am a man and i am 45 years old so please advise me the treatment for this | HI, Pain if radiating to both / one lower limb it indicates neurological origin (sciatica) which needs to be evaluated clinically (SLRT). If this is the case, then 1) complete bed rest 2) muscle relaxants 3) physiotherapy .....for a period of 3 weeks. If no relief, take an MRI SCAN. If pain is non radiating, then it may be a part of LS STRAIN, which will be relieved with rest, exercises and muscle relaxants in association with LS CORSET. |
My name is lakshmi I have a 3.5 months old boy . He jus takes only by BM direct feed even if I express in bottle he will not take that nor in spoon and filler also he refuses to take Iam not getting sufficient milk now moreover I tried naan , similac and cereal ac rice also he refuses to take that next month I have join in my job . Suggest me if I can give cows milk mixed in nestum . Becoz for my elder son doc suggested me this initially I started with 60 ml when he was 3 months old can I try this ??? | HelloThanks for writing in ChatDoctorI had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Till 6 months nothing except breast milk is best for baby but in some scenarios like working mothers or inadequate milk I suggest nestum. Hope this guides you. 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. If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you. Wishing you good health |
Hi Ive recently developed this hard bump on my inner labia. At first it was painful but now not so much. Its about the size of a tic tac and it doesnt appear to be under the skin. Ive tried to drain the pus out of it but nothing changed only a bit of clear pus came out. I dont think its a STI because I havent beem sexually active for 2 years. Any information would be appreciated. | Hi and thanks so much for this query.If am so sorry to hear about this lump. For the information you have provided, this is suggestive of a possible Bartholdi abscess or cyst. This occurs when the gland traps secretions to accumulate leading to cyst and abscess. I will suggest that you get this followed up by your ORGAN for appropriate diagnosis and management. There is no emergency right, a scheduled appointment visit would be okay. You would be managed accordingly following the final results. I wish you well. I hope this helps you. |
mmy daughter is7years she had inflamed tonsilitis complained of headaches stomach aches she was tht on antibiotics zocin which helped but now she has flu and complaining of headaches and stomach aches she plus high temperature.the symptoms are the same as before what could be the problem? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Im glad to hear that your children tonsils have become better following antibiotic therapy. Now the symptoms you mentioned seems to me due to viral infection which can be just upper respiratory infection or if you live in a dengue epidemic area, possibility of dengue needs to be considered. As a remedy at home, child has to take plenty of liquids, paracetamol in case of fever and severe pain and rest. Hope this helped. Happy to clear any further queries. Take care. |
Hi i had a sexual experience today with my boyfriend and im not sure if i was fertile or ovulating at all. it has been at least a week after my last period. we didnt have sex but i did get sperm in my fingers and inserted it into my vagina. can i get pregnant? what are my chances | Hello dairy understand your concerned have done sex after 7 days after the period, and it is safe period of the cycle. At that day there is no ovulation so no chance of the fertilization. Again fingering does not cause pregnancy. To move the sperm it requires liquid medium, so just fingering does not cause pregnancy. To become pregnant, full penetrative sexual intercourse during the fertile days (10th to 20th days) of the period is required. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Use condom in future to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Hope this may help noncontact Chat Doctor for further health query Best regards |
Hi my husband got swelling on his lips and cheeks... Some time on the left side some time on right side cheek some time on top lip or bottom lip.... It started from January... Never this happend before... He got swelling 4-5 times now... He s eating piriton everyday but when this happened he takes 3 times a day... He s going for allergy test... Is it ok to eat piriton everyday and when he s going to allergy test how many day before he has to stop? What do you think for his swelling.... | Hello, I can understand your concern. It seems that what your husband is experiencing is an allergic reaction only so it is good that you have already decided to go for allergy test. The allergy test will test blood and the report will show what substances are acting as allergen for your husband, and he will have to stop exposure to them. I would like to caution you that the future allergic reactions might be higher in severity than the episodes he is experiencing now. In addition, if he is having an allergic reaction now, you can continue portion till the reaction subsides. Then you can discontinue the medicine for 48-72 hours and go for allergy test. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish your husband feels better soon. Best, |
my mom had a intercrainal hemmorage last week, it was caught and had a operation quickly. she was responding and doing well, then she started declining and ended up with a blood clot, they went in surgery again and got the clot this time she came out of surgery 2 days ago and has remained unresponsive still and on a ventilator, just wondering if and when she may start coming around and hopeful that she will | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. She has intracranial hemorrhage and clot. Recovery depends on many factors like amount of hemorrhage, areas, treatment and patients overall general condition. So chance of full recovery are there, but she may have poor prognosis. We can't say that perfectly when she gets recovery. Just take treatment properly. And hope for the best. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Years ago I experienced a popping in my head. Before it happened I had a dull headache. I bent over and I heard and felt a popping sensation in the back of my head. I was unable to stand upright without a rushing feeling in my head. I was hospitalized and for several nights I would have a strange rushing sensation when I would sit upright. I know this sounds strange, but it has always concerned me but I don t really speak about it because of how crazy it sounds. I was never diagnosed. I basically diagnosed myself with TIA. | Hopping inside the Brian is not a usual phenomenon. It does happen to few people. It doesn't happen inside the brain it is related to the muscles attached to your head, neck, cervical spine or just the jaw. don't have to worry about it, doesn't cause any harm to you. Unless you have a stiff muscle in the above said regions. It can also be a release of the wax in the ear which causes the same effect. Hope I helped you to get some idea. Best is to ignore it. |
i had a viral fever 15 days fever . it lasted for 3 days. After that iam experiencing pain in left foot, ankle and knee. Dr has prescribed signoflam for 10 days and SOS. It s almost 10 days and without the tablet i feel the pain and how long should i continue this medicine? | Hello, Based on your description, your doctor has prescribed you tab signora for relieving pain and decreasing swelling of your foot. Usually along with this medication, you would have been advised to go slow for giving the joint rest and to heal the inflammation. Although the medication is safe, I would recommend you to take it only if the pain is severe as you have already taken it for 10 days now. I would also suggest you to take plain paracetamol instead And consult your doctor as per your scheduled visit. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hifenac mr tablet was taken by my wife age 29 due to the pain in her lower waist , the reason is i suppose body cramp due to a massage by a proffesional.now she is suffering a severe pain in her waist and could not able to move and walk. should i go for a injection,pain killer or any spray pain relief ? | Hello, As you are already taking tablet Higher MR still she has severe pain and not able to walk, so I think you should consult with orthopedic for detailed examination. I will advise you today to do x-ray lower back and hip joint after orthopedic opinion. Now, along with Higher MR, you can use Voting spray or apply diclofenac gel. If still symptoms not relieved, I will advise MRI after Orthopedic consultation. I think you are suffering from severe muscle spasm or may possibility of nerve injury, but we have to confirm that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
sir, I am facing severe pain near my left abdomen. The pain is like insorting pin from inside belly and it lasts for 10-15 minutes but it is continuing for the last 7 years. it is more painful during winter than any other day.I have made all tests on blood nothing wrong found except vitamin d deficiency. Now my doctor wanted cect upper abdomen. Can you please suggest the cause of pain. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Your classical history of pain is like inserting pin from inside the belly and for the last 7 years is most indicative of a probable slipped disc at the thoracic vertebrae. I would advise you the following |
I had my tongue pierced about 8 months ago and a swollen lump has appered in my throat it is really sore i went to the doctora about 5 months ago and they said its nothing and should take ibrufufen. I took it out afrlter i went to the doctors but put it back in around a week ago. It feels like its gone worse and its sore to toucjh and its numing my teeth at the back bottom left.. Can you help?? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, I would be glad to answer your query, first I would like to inform you that tongue piercing is not at all related to your tooth. But infection following tongue piercing can cause numbness of the tongue, sometimes infection becomes widespread causing sore throat, fever, weakness, etc.I would advise you to kindly remove the piercing and start with an antibiotic course.I hope I answered your query, i wish you good health, take care. |
A friend of mine was diagnosed with secondary bone cancer nearly 3 years ago. she had a grade 3 tumour removed from her breast. Her bones seem to be getting worse, she is in hospital at the moment having had a hip replacement op due to the cancer. she is also having radiotherapy at the moment for spots on her brain. we have been so worried for the last 3 years and still dont know really whats ahead - we would like some honest answers so we can prepare | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has breast cancer grade 3 with multiple bone metastasis. Tobit is stage 4 cancer. It is last stage of disease. She also has brain metastasis. So only treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as symptomatic treatment. No treatment will cure the disease. Despite any treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact. So you should plan accordingly. In my opinion no treatment should be given. Only asymptomatic treatment is given. You should consult your oncologist and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am female and have a skin growth on buttocks cheek for 5 yrs. it is round and puffy no head on it. Looked at lots of photos even sebaceous cysts does not look like them. It is the size of the tip of my finger and is external like attached to the skin. Looks like a sac of puss and the skin around it is now infected and sore not the sac itself. Can I do something myself to get rid of this unsightly thing. Please help. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some polypoid skin growth like fibroepithelial polyp. You should go for excision biopsy of that growth and go for histopathological examination. Then if needed to take further treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi there i have been having some lower left discomfort in my abdomen since september 2012 just below my rib my local dr thought it was trapped gas..after a few visits i started getting sharp pains in my chest and burning in my lower chest bone with feeling of a lump and throught dryness with a metallic taste in my mouth my dr and the hospital nurses thought it was funny and said it was probally anxiety which i do not think it is as i have been having it since september and i do not have anytging to worry or be stressed about..just hopeing someone can shed some light and help me out thanks in advance, lee. | Pain in the Upper abdomen just below the ribs on left side is not a serious condition. If the same pain is on Right side, you should exclude Liver, Gall bladder disorders. But, If your pain is till persisting, Go for an Ultrasound Abdomen to rule out Kidney stones. If you are feeling a lump in the Ribs, Go for X-ray chest - AP view and PA view. If you are a Smoker and Alcoholic, Please stop them and see the results. You can review with the reports. |
My husband had been asked to go on cholesterol meds his results are HDL 0.9. LDL IS 3.0. NON HDL is 3.9. Chol/ HDL ratio is 5.3. The optometrist at his last test advised that he could see cholesterol in his eyes. My question is | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read your question carefully and understand your concern. I would like to explain that Cool/HDL ratio is a more confident indicator compared to total cholesterol or LDL. A ratio above 4.5 in men, indicates a high cardio vascular risk. That is why I agree with your doctor in starting therapy with statins to reduce this independent risk factor for cardio vascular disease. Regarding his glucose levels, I would advise performing further tests like |
My 9 yr old daughter experienced what we believe to be stomach flu 3 weeks ago, it started with stomach pain then vomiting/ dry heaving for 12 hrs then she felt better. But te stomach pain as stayed settling in her belly button area, a couple days it hurt, during the last couple weeks and she cryed, but the other das she said it only hurt when presure is applies. All urine / blood est are normal. Tonight after eating a salad, she said that she has to take a deep breath to get a breath and she had one other episode of this breathing issue last spring. Any ideas, I feel helpless, as she has a high tolerance in pain she seems like it is just an annoyance to others but I know she is serious as she does not tell us things thinking it Ill go away and only mentions when it doesnt. She is a trooper but I am concerned. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Abdominal pain and vomiting could be due to acute gastroenteritis, viral gastroenteritis, diverticulitis etc. She must undergo routine blood count, electrolytes with clinical examination of abdomen or ultrasound of abdomen. You might require antibiotics(quinolones or cephalosporins or antiprotozoals etc.) with antiemetic, antispasmodics and anti-inflammatories with prebiotics and probiotics. There might be great need of fluid and electrolyte balance in body. You must consult pediatrician for immediate treatment. |
I had an endoscopy 2 days ago. The next day I noticed a slight soreness under my left jaw. Since that is the side I laid on during the endoscopy, I thought that might be the reason. Today, it is a little more sore than yesterday, but still not painful. Should I be concerned? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. During endoscopy they at times put bite blocks in your mouth to prevent mouth closure or batting on tube. This leads to jaw pain. Although it's a short term effect. It will disappear soon. A Tylenol or Ibuprofen helps if required. You can do some mouth opening and closing exercise 3-4 times a day to relax your muscles. Avoid stress. Take good diet and HY Chat Doctor. If the pain persists more than a week or worsens, I suggest you see a physician for check up. Hope the answer helps. Thank you! |
im suppose to be going in for rotator cuff surgery on the 22, and I was to have blood work done again due to w c higher, then I get a call being sent to internal medicine for high platelets.. I was on chemo for 3yrs for that. I have a b one marrow disorder.. Should I be worried. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high platelet count. Anemia, infection, trauma, surgery certain leukemia all can lead to high platelet count. You should search the cause and take treatment accordingly. It will not affect your surgery so don't worry about that. Just be relaxed. 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. |
Nearly 2 months ago I had melanoma surgery and the removal/testing of 2 groin glands. Have an infection that lingers and a 3 inch red, swollen gland surgery site. Have used ice faithfully. Would hot paks give better results? (Am finishing a 10-day course of penicillin... an iffy treatment deal because of multiple chemical sensitive to most big drugs. In the past , several pen... Rxs have been refilled with the same nothing effect on infections. Sulfa has been substituted afterwards, but the last 3-day Sulfa drug resulted in infection healing but also the development of a rash. Thanks for your wisdom. | Hello, Continue with the ice pack. Do not switch to a hot pack. Complete your Penicillin course. If it doesn't resolve, you could get a swab taken from the wound to see what bacteria are growing. A lot of people are allergic to sulfa Chat Doctor. You could ask your clinician to prescribe an alternate antibiotic. In the meantime, take a Cetirizine for the rash, and you can use calamine lotion as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My grandmother has had a pacemaker for about 4 yrs or so. During her last check up in June they told her it looked like she had about a year left on it. How will I tell when it s about up? The reason I am asking is because over the past few days she just falls asleep at the most random time. Example...standing up...in the car (which she never does) What I am getting at is especially today she has slept alot and it reminds me of how she was being when she had to get the pacemaker for the first time. Do you think I should go to the ER tonight? | Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that normally when your pacemakers' battery is about to up then you need frequent pacemaker evaluation but if she is phasing falling episodes then it is recommended for you to get her to a cardiologist and get the evaluation done for proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hello sir..i am afaq khattak and a fresh civil engineering graaduate... actually i have a problem that whenever i talk ppl in crowded area then i get nervous and i feel certain kind of headache or whenever i feel embarrasment for something i feel same kind pain due to which i cant face ppl sometimes ...plz tell me how can i quit certian kind of problem | Dear FAQ, This is nothing but just a type of anxiety you develop when being in a crowd and the headache is the bodily outcome of this anxiety. Chances of your overcoming this malady is high when you expose yourself consciously and frequently to such situations and people. Also, you need to do some homework along with. A change in your lifestyle, i.e. taking up an exercise regime followed by relaxation technique in which you relax your body by taking deeper and deeper breath (Inhale and exhale). When you find yourself fully relaxed by the deeper breath, just bring the anxiety provoking situations to your mind and try to see each and every aspect you feel nervous or anxious. When you continue this exercise and your frequent and conscious exposure to the anxiety provoking situations can effectively help you become alright. Continue the relaxation technique and bringing the situations to mind twice or thrice a day even if you don't go for physical exercise. However, it is always better to club it for a positive change in keeping your mind and body hale and hearty. Get well soon, Chat Doctor. |
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