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Hi Doctor,Almost two weeks before I got my Medical Report, mandatory to travel to one of GCC country. My SPGT value was 69 and they advised me to come after one week. At the same day I got my Medical Report, I went to another lab and repeated the same test. it was now 54. For your kind information I am a healthy man with age 35 and weight 77 KG and has spent enough time in KSA & UAE for my job. For the last 3-4 months I am in Pakistan. Also its winter time and most of the food used is non veg. like fish, meat, chicken ehhs etc. So my question is what is the alarming value of SPGT? Can I get below 40 in the second test after 8 days? Also is there any seasonal effects?Your kind and quick reply shall highly be obliged. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, AGPT ISA liver enzymes with normal level below 40 IU/L.SGPT is usually done along with GOT enzyme and both the enzymes are elevated together is various disease processes.SGPT is present in the cytoplasm of hepatocytes or liver cells. Any injury or damage to the liver cells will cause an elevation of SGPT. However, an increase up to 69 and 54 is not alarming and does not signify any major disease process. So, do not worry and get the test repeated after a couple of days. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I have severly itcy feet, but only on my left foot. Scratching to the point of broken skin. Feet are dry and cracked. I recently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (about 6 months ago). The armour thyroid medicine seems to have brought my levels up to almost normal; however I still have some symptoms such as carrying around an extra 10 -15 lbs. and now the weather is changing extremely cold hands and feet. Also I still have a lot of joint pain. My concern is the itchy feet. What would a visit to an endrocronlogist entail? | Hello, The possibility of B complex deficiency or plantar eczema or allergy etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet Atari twice a day for five days. Check for joint pain causative like arthritis or autoimmune disease or hypothyroidism or connective tissue disorders etc. Please consult your rheumatologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
hi i have been very sick these last 2 yrs with mental health issues and have tried to kill myself a tone of times. I was finally getting better and was on the right medication and then my doctor decides to take me off all of it. My question is would overdosing on 30mg duromine 15 tablets do any harm/kill me? | HelloWelcome here, The 15 tablets of bromine 30\u00a0mg can be toxic and fatal. I can understand your mental situation. But dear, killing yourself is not the solution for problems. You must not lose hopes and never try to do such acts. I understand that sometimes we get frustrated and can feel like this. But I would suggest you to not commit such acts and discuss your mental health issues with a psychiatrist. There is a solution to every problem, and you should not give up. Hope this helps. Thanks |
Hi, my sister had a tooth removed yesturday and she is abit worried as it does keep bleeding but her main worry is that she can see a white spot where the old tooth was. She says it is Very painfull. Will she be okay or should she see a doctor or go back to the dentist? Thanks for the helpScott | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have painful gum and white spot in place of removed tooth don't worry that can be periodontal flap of tooth, or it can be due to Chat Doctor. If socket is painful and foul smell is there then consult dentist for irrigation of socket and Zinc oxide eugenol pack. In meantime, you can do Betadine gargle two - three times a day Hope it will help you |
Respected doctor,my name is kennady david,I am a type2 diabetic patient from 1998.now I am taking human mixture 30/40 insulin morning23,@14at night,tablet,k.pio gm2 two times a day.past 4years.I am suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy,lvef25%,.my Hba1c level8.7,now I am using h m insulin30/70.---28/in morning,19_----in night, Tablet iveabread,lasix,betaloc12.5in the mmorning, k.glim M2 --3 Times a day.night cardace,iveabread2,betaloc12.ecosprin AV75,larpose2.now I have left side neck@backshoulder pain,heaviness in chest,sleeplessness,giddiness,headace,fatigue,lose of appetite.doctor please EECP Treatment can improve the lvef25%levels? | Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.EEC(Enhanced External Counter Pulsation) is a non-surgical, mechanical procedure that can reduce the symptoms of angina sectors, by increasing coronary blood flow in areas of the heart that lack blood flow. Typical benefits for patients might include |
My nephew is 25year old. He is not into the habit of drinking smoking then too his sgot level is 70. Is it dangerous. What can be done. What are the food habits to be avoided and accepted. and in how many months he should be testing again for re-check. How does the level increase it is due to what reasons. Please reply. I am concerned. | Hi, thank you for posting. High GOT(serum lunatic oxaloacetate transaminase) level is caused by many causes. If someone has high GOT level, this doesn't mean he/she has liver damage, because the high GOT level causes are different. I think that he needs |
My father is 62 years old. Since past 10 years he has been facing severe financial crisis. He continuously tries to keep himself aloof from the fatherly responsibilities and adopts aggressiveness and violence whenever we approach him. He denies his own aggressive actions and words at his own convenience. His hostile attitude towards us have caused a lack of trust among us and I am afraid that things might get even worse. He has a history of strained relationship with his parents and siblings. Is this a behavioral problem and a case to seek expert help? | I appreciate your query on Chat Doctor. Based on the history I would suggest you to seek professional help as it appears not only a behavioral problem but psychiatric disease may be the reason of such behavior. Prolonged stress, mood changes, aggressiveness all point towards to some psychiatric illness going on. Is he suspicious of people around him? He might be aggressive due to paranoid thoughts coming into his mind. A detailed assessment and medication will help him. I hope you find this helpful. |
My 19 month old son vomited during dinner last night. He was ravenous and ate quite a bit (turkey hot dog, six tortellini, some blueberries, and string beans). He threw up EVERYTHING. He was acting fine five minutes later and wanted more. Does he have a bug or did he overeat? | Hi, the chances of overeating are more because there are no symptoms like fever, pain abdomen, regurgitation of food. Also, after vomiting the child becomes normal this also indicates that this was due to overeating. However, you should keep a watch of symptoms like vomiting, pain abdomen, loose stools and representation of food. In some cases, The Other symptoms comes at a later stage. Avoid eating food from outside, outside Food is low in immunity and also results in acute gastritis. Take care. |
hi I have a boy friend who seems to be a really healthy and enthusiastic guy. he is really energetic and anxious when we want to have sex. but unfortunately he is not having erection at least enough to do the sex as normal. My question is, do you think the problem is his hormonal balance or we should check with an urologiyst. he says that he had no sex in a long time. I thought it might be fixed after some times but it didnt. I love him so much and I really want to help him. | HelloThanks for query. Based on the facts that you have posted your boyfriend seems to be facing from Erectile Dysfunction. In the majority of cases cause of ED is mind related and due to performance anxiety and rarely due to any hormonal issues. Following measure will help him to boost up his confidence and getting good erection and delay ejaculation. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Taking high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc 3)Taking anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day 4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Taking Sildenafil (Viagra)as on demand one hour before planned sex will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex. Chat Doctor. |
Sir i have pain below the umblicus and flank Creatinine 1.1 Urea 30 Urine exami Rbc 25-30 / hpf Pus 2-3 / hpf Albumin trace and balance all are normal. Father having fever for two days. Difficulty in urinating Is this is serious.we consulted a doctor he just writed for antibiotics only | Hello, Level of urea and creatinine are within normal limit but all other test results are abnormal. As a male, presence of pus cells- 2-3/ HP is significant and both this and RBC's- 25-30/ HP indicate towards severe form of urinary tract infection and as associated with pain in anterior abdominal area showing involvement of bladder/ urethra. Presence of albumin in urine in this age group indicating more towards Diabetes mellitus and/ or associated high blood pressure. A diabetic patient is at risk of developing infection more. So, go for culture sensitivity of urine, 24 hour urinary protein, Blood glucose estimation and total blood count. So, consult your physician with this test result and continue the antibiotic and for fever give him tab. Paracetamol 500\u00a0mg 6 hourly. Thank you for consulting Chat Doctor. |
For gall bladder surgery how much money is needed ........ Can anyone say this ... | Hello;Thanks for your query. The cost of surgery depends upon the city, hospital and the class in which you get admitted during the time of surgery. So the best person to give you the idea regarding the expenses will be the operating surgeon. First decide on the hospital and the doctor under whom you are going to get admitted, and he will tell you the cost of the treatment. Hope that answer is helpful. Thanks |
Could atenolol have any connection with some 2 minute memory pauses I have had - we have ruled out atril fib, MRI s, EEG s, ultrasound of carotid artery, and PET scan have been normal, Lymes test has come back negative. The 2 minute episodes (6 in 6 months) were reduced to 2 in 12 months after cutting the atenolol from 50 to 25 mg. Alzheimer s is a possibility but several doctors said it doesn t act like that. I have not had any episodes in the 15 months, but I do have some memory holes and some delays in recalling certain words. Any suggestions????? Joan | Hello Joan! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Regarding your concern, you should know that atenolol may influence on those memory gaps. It is known to reduce physical performance. Besides, bradycardia, may cause low brain perfusion and thus, memory problems. Anyway, I recommend you to follow up with a neurologist after 6 months and perform some cognitive tests in order to exclude other possible causes of dementia. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
I have harmons imblance problemdue to this I have blackish cheeks day by day I have used may skin creams for which sometime its lighten but after that it become darken and darken I do not know the solution My blood test is all right and clear and my homeoglobin is 13.5 I am used to take good diet and water. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Hormonal imbalance may lead to darkening of skin. You should check your hormone level. You should take it D, it c and plenty of water. Use good quality of face wash SND cream. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Went to doctor care for lump behind ear ordered us to see ent. ent said it was lump was nothing but ordered mri and found hearing loss 1 year later diagnosed excessive bone loss in mouth need three root canels feel i was mis diagnosed???Have the mri would that show infection and bone loss? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump inside your ear. Well there can be many reasons for lump in ear like infection also known as Otis external, cyst, swollen lymph node or hematoma from minor injury. Need not worry. It could be due to sever infection in tooth as well which is leading to facial space infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist. Doctor will examine with horoscope and order test like CT scan, MRI or x-ray to confirm diagnosis and rule out other causes. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) for at least 10 days, remove with the help of suction device or remove it surgically. For now keep your ear Chat Doctor. |
Hi there. My 18 month old has been vomiting for the past 6 days and has diarrhea. If I offer her food she will have 1 spoon and vomit. The only thing that helps her is milk. But after drinking milk she has diarrhea. What can I do? Is there any medicine? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
Hello I am 56 yr old female who w tagged as bipolar in my 30s. I have recently switched psychciratrists and altering my meds and a change in and clear up my confusion and anxiety. I just started a new job after 2 years of looking for work and not finding it. Right now I am about to lose this job due to the confusion I obviously have. I need to get my head cleared up and my anxiety under control. Can you help? | Hi, I read your query and can understand your concern. Anxiety is very common in people with bipolar disorder. I would have liked to know how frequent are your manic and depressive episodes. More importantly, you haven't mentioned what medications are you currently on, as it will be difficult to comment as such without that bit of information. In general, you might be needing one of the mood stabilizers like valproate or lithium in adequate dose. To take care of your anxiety, benzodiazepines may have to be added. SSRIs might be needed and indicated if you did not have any recent manic episodes. You can also start some form of behavioral therapy for relaxation. Doing some relaxation exercise like progressive muscular relaxation will definitely help. Discuss all your issues with your treating psychiatrist. Wishing you a speedy recovery. |
hello...i am facing problems like semen leakage frequent and premature nightfalls and ejaculations plus along frequent urination whole day,and i have to wakeup from sleep during night for urination,plus i am execcive mouth watering,sliva of sour tastes and i am also facing diet issue wtih this ..please giude me what are problems with me... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Semen leakage and night discharge is common problem. No need to worry about that. When you don't have sex then semen leakage occurs by sleep erection and sleep discharge. Please tell me your age. Because in older age frequent urination is commonly seen in benign prostatic hyperplasia. You may have benign prostatic hyperplasia or urinary tract infection. You should go for urine examination and ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi! I am 31 weeks pregnant and I have tiny red dots on my lower legs and feet and more blotchy red patches on my belly and breasts. Nowhere else is this happening and other than worried and tired I feel fine no fever or any other symptoms I have not changed my diet, my laundry detergent or any new soap Can you tell me what this may be? | Hi, What you are experiencing is pregnancy changes on skin. The red dots that you see are called spider nevi and are due to excess estrogen due to the pregnancy. They are harmless. The blotchy patches that you see on the abdomen are stretch marks which care caused by excessive stretching of the skin. They will turn from red to white after delivery and may gradually decrease in size. Local creams are available to decrease their size. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I had a MRi done and they are saying there is subtle lobulation ti the lateral margin of the right kidney. this is uncertain, if any clinical significance and ultrasound correlation is recommended. What are they saying that I have a problelm with my right kidney? I had a ultrasound and they wanted to know why just the right kidney and not both. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Presence of a small population on the lateral margin of right kidney seems to a developmental problem. Lobulation is due to small overgrowth of the renal tissue. This kind of population should not be of any consequence of the functioning of the kidney. However, you can get renal functions done to know the status of the renal functions. The population can be left in place, but if it causes any symptoms of pressure, you can go for surgical excision. Consult your doctor for further management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I am 58 years old, hight 162Cm,weight 70 Kg and hypertensive and diabetes but I am on medication and all the parameters are normal. My TMT is negative. Sometines I have mild pain in the chest which goes away. Whether it is an indication of heart problem.What should I do and what further checks are required?Whether such pain can be due to anxiety, acidity or spondolytes? | HI Thanks for posting your query in Chat Doctor Chest pain could be due to Heart problem, Acidity, Muscular pain, Rib Pain spondylosis, Lung problem. Since you have got your TMT negative the chances of heart as cause of pain is very less. But I need to know when was your TMT done ? I also need to know the character of chest pain, whether it is sharp pricking or Aching or heaviness in chest or burning ? What is the exact site of pain and is there any radiation of pain to any other site ? Also, what makes the pain more --- Exertion or taking deep breath or having food ? If you can revert with the details for my query I can advise you more on your problem. Expecting your reply soon. Take Care. |
Dear Doc, I am a 44 year old man. My father had kidney problems which led to his death in 1993. I have just been diagnosed of having kidney cysts, probably simple. I have pain in my right side, between ribs and pelvis and the Ultrasound scan today showed a 7 cm long cyst. How can I improve my health and can this be treated. | HelloYour findings suggests large simple renal cyst. Generally it only requires regular follow up. Simple renal cysts are age related developmental cysts. Generally in asymptomatic patient it doesn't require any treatment. Surgical excision is only indicated if it is associated with pain, infection,size enlargement etc. So, there is no need to be worried. It is generally a benign finding. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
My one year old has had a cough and runny nose for over three weeks and I brought him to the dry friday for his 1 year physical and they said his throat was a little red and Saturday night he lost his voice and sounds raspy like he has laryngitis.should I call the dr? | Red or sore throat in a child is generally caused either due to infection by certain bacteria like Streptococcus or due to certain viruses like Epstein Barr virus. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, the condition generally lasts for around 5 days. I would definitely suggest you to take the child to a doctor and get him assessed to exclude more serious causes like laryngitis, and for appropriate interventions for the same. |
I do mastrubation everyday.Atleast twice a day.I can t control that. Now I started to control my habit.But there is sperm release for me automatically at night.Is it a serious problem? I feel a little stomach ache when I wakeup..after that I feel normal | His had gone through your query. Masturbation is normal physiological function of our body it is one of the method to satisfy sexual pleasure in absent of partnerBoth sex and masturbation has same and has same end result to get satisfactions no need to worry, and it is not bad habit. You can do it regularly. But constant thinking and feeling of guilt of masturbation will effects don't think muchSperm production occur 24 hourly, and it comes out either by masturbation or sex. If you stop doing it then it will automatically come out as night emission. It is normal.o need to worry, and it is not dangerous. Relax. Thank you. Regards. Chat Doctor. |
My husband had a pacemaker/defibrillator put in a month ago. Since then he has been able to eat very little - eats mostly yogurt, Ensure, fruit, etc. His stomach feels like its filled with air. He also got pneumonia, then congestive heart failure. Could it be medication or an after-effect of what he has been through. We see the cardiologist Friday and hope well get some answers. But maybe you can come up with some answers. Thank you. | Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Loss of appetite after a pacemaker/defibrillator insertion is uncommon. But it is common after a pneumonia or congestive heart failure. I think the loss of appetite is as a result of the pneumonia and heart failure. Medications like antibiotics can also decrease appetite. You have to ensure that his nutrition is proper. Ensure is a good protein supplement along with fruits and milk products. Antibiotics are usually continued for 10-14 days after pneumonia depending on severity. He will gradually regain his appetite. There are some appetite boosting medications also like syrup activate or spy negative elixir. These brands can have different names in different countries. I don't know which country you are from. You can ask your doctor for appetite boosting medications. It is the course of disease and a pneumonia and congestive heart failure can take about one month for the patient to recover. Wishing him good heath. Regards |
i was diagnoised about 15 years ago with fibromyalgia, and just recently with polymyalgia rheumatiaca, and i also have a lung condition called bronchiaectises, are these diseases somewhat related? i am currently seeing a rheumatologist at uab, birmingham, al. my problem has become so debilitating the pain is all over my body. so far the meds perscribed hasn t helped much can you give any sugestions? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. The conditions you have mentioned have immunological basis. So they all might be connected but till date there is no syn Chat Doctor. These need research before stating common etiology. I advise you to consult immunologist and discuss these. And treatment options for bronchiectasis are inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises, bucolic, expectorant |
Hello, i need help fast. The other day my girlfriend and i were messing around. I ejaculated twice whithin two hours. After each ejaculation i wiped off the sperm and washed my penis. About two hours later we were messing around again. She is a virgin. I penetrated her for the first time for 10-15 seconds before she asked me to stop and i did. She is 2-3 days late on her period now. She feels no cramps but her stomach hurts. Is it possible she could have gotten pregnant from the after ejaculated sperm i could have had on my penis ? Is her delayed period due to stress. I appreciate if i got a reply and advice as soon as possible. ThanksWorriedteen831 | Hello, Yes, she can be pregnant from ejaculated semen on the tip of penis, but chance is quite low as proper sexual intercourse does not occur, and it depends on fertile days or ovulation day. It is better to undergo one home pregnancy test at the earliest and clear confusion about pregnancy. Hormonal imbalance and stress can delay her period. On negative test, she can wait another one week to get period. Otherwise, she can consult with doctor. Good luck and practice safe sex. |
I have minor regurgitation and have had 2 bouts of a-fib. I also have mitral valve prolapse. Is a-fib common with the minor regurgitation and or mitral valve prolapse. I have been under much stress also and overweight and out of shape. Could this have caused my nervous system to over react as is what happens with mitral valve prolapse patients. | While weight gain has a potential to exacerbate, cause and worsen many diseases, disorders and symptoms of illness, its effect on Mitral Valve Prolapse and Regurgitation is poorly studied, and to my understanding, there is no evidence to support a strong connection; though each patient may respond to weight gain differently. I will say that STRESS causes a great many issues for the human body as well, including weight gain. With stress, Cardiac issues will often exacerbate/worsen and or present themselves after being previously undetected. Aphid and Mitral Prolapse and Regurgitation are connected, and yes stress may pay a part in this process. If you have been diagnosed as overweight or obese, I certainly recommend diet and or weight loss; as there are a great deal of cardiac benefits, other than prolapse, regurgitation and a-fib which can occur as a result. I wish you the best of luck. |
doctor good day. I had a motorcycle crashed last thursday evening and up to this time my left face and eye are still swollen. My lips is swollen too. I only took two capsules of co-amoxiclav. I didnt go to the hospital or doctor for consulation to this injury because I dont have the money to pay for the doctor. I am not experiencing any pain from my whole head except for the swollen left face, eye and lips. What oral medicines or antibiotics you can recommend to subside or eliminate the swollen areas of my face. | Hope you did not have any loss of consciousness, vomitings, fits or bleeding from the nose or ears(indicates injury to brain) at the time of accident. And if there is any difficulty in opening the mouth it would be better to rule out any facial bone fractures are present. Continue with the antibiotics and Tab. Lyser - D(twice/thrice daily) along with Cap. Omeprazole(once in morning on empty stomach) for at least five days and it should subside and if you feel any giddiness or experience any vomiting consult a hospital immediately. |
I woke up yesterday with heavyness of chest, throughout day and since I keep getting a tightening, which is painful and diff to breath - it eases but dull pain remains.... am now getting tingling in right arm down to hand - had put it down to wind as have been burping but not sure now ? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD mostly. But better to rule out cardiac cause first for your symptoms. You're all symptoms like chest tightness, heaviness, difficulty in breathing and radiation of pain in arm can be seen in cardiac cause. So get done 1. Ecg2. 2d echoic both are negative, then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. You are having mostly HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Burping can be due to HERD. So better to avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Start Proton pump inhibitors. Don't worry, you will be alright. |
I read a small article on this site about a woman that says she hears an elastic band breaking in her mind. My situation is similar. Every time I am off of citalopram for several days this occurs. I experience the same thing as she described except I am a 47 year old male. I am a psych student and do not believe this is a delusional thought or a psychosomatic response as it only happens when I have not taken my citalopram for several days. I feel tired all the time but have trouble sleeping. I have heard of others who say they experience \"brain shocks\" which I believe to be the same thing. I have been on citalopram for over two years but have ran out of my prescription and am hoping this may go away without having to continue pharmaceutical treatment. Will this go away or continue to worsen? Thanks | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your problem you have been taking anti-depressant medicine it means you are victim of depressant anxiety having functional elements then How could you say that You do not believe that this is not the delusive phenomenon, this is of course the auditory hallucination, this could be due to your depressive state of mind for what you are taking anti-depressant, you really need to keep your stress level very low, try to come out of this situation, hope this information helps you, have good day. |
for two days now, i have dull aching pain in upper left back (shoulder area)hurts to turn head to the left,can not raise my left arm more than aprox. 8 inches away from my body without dull pain all the way down to my mid forearm. i have taken 2 tylenol every 4 hours without any relief. could you help me ? | Hi, You may be suffering from neck muscle spasm. Neck movements with pain to left indicates this diagnosis. Treatment is hot water fomentation and local application of Dynamic gel. Start Neo relax MR twice a day with tablet Attract once at night. Use soft pillow of low height. Avoid jerky movements of neck. You will be fine within few days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
When does growth spurt end normally for boys? I have been craving for foods more than i usually do. I will be 18 this year and obviously i m done with puberty. I was wondering that does my craving for foods mean i am experiencing puberty again or it s just because i like to eat?The last time i grew was when i was 16, i find it hard to believe that i just grew an inch because i started swimming regularly for months and i only ended up growing am inch, which is dissappointing.Does it mean i can still grow? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Growth is a natural process. Muscle has nothing to do with increase in height. When your bones increase in length, height increases. Muscles provide support to bones and posture to the whole body. Growth is noted even up to the age of 25, but usually between 20 and 22. Growth spurt can start anytime between 15 and 20, but the duration is not at all calculated. Duration could be from one year to 3 or 4 years. Enjoy with whatever you have. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
my daughter has been having issues with rash and swelling and joint pain. at first dr thought it was Lyme disease and the blood test came back negative, she also got a repeat blood test which also came back negative. I am looking for other conditions that may have the same symptoms to figure out whats going on. | What kind of rash. Where the rash appeared?is it on face or all over the body?swelling of joints along with pain if this is what you meant?known allergy ?what is age of your daughter?more history would have been helpful here. I suggest it's better to consider seeing a rheumatologist to see if there is autoimmune condition. Also do these blood tests for RA factor, ANA,DSNA, anti CCP, ESR,CBC, urine microscopic and routine examination. Along with that if the joints are swollen and there is difficulty in motion then X-rays of the affected joints (knee, hand/ankle). Show the reports to rheumatologist. Or first visit the doctor and consulting a doctor in person as per the doctors' advice do the tests. |
my husband got up yeserday and felt like the room was spinning around him - I measured his blood pressure, his pulse was very low he has felt very weak ever since We saw a doctor who diagnosed brachycardia Do you have advice as what he should/should not do we live in a remote locaation where medical help is hardly available | Hellobradycardia can be life-threatening and since he is symptomatic, living in remote areas is totally not advisable. But if he is diagnosed bradycardia hey aren't you treating it. You must treat the cause. Like if there is a conduction block then a pacemaker can be put. Or if no cause is found again a pacemaker can be put. The pacemaker will maintain his cardiac rhythm, and he will be symptom free. Pacemakers usually work for a long time. Their service and checking is free and regular for lifelong. It would be very beneficial for him. In that case u can live at remote areas also. But again first the cause must be treated. If cause is not found and pt continues to be symptomatic a pacemaker has to be put. Anothrr option is to do a holder monitoring which records EKG continuously to determine how many episodes of bradycardia he has every day. And then treat accordingly. Thank you |
Hi sir,I have unprotected sex with prostitute on September 2015. I have done tridot test on Jan 2016,may 2016 and western blot test on June 2016. All the results were negative. But I have taken antitubercular medication(due to cervical and mediasternal lymphadenitis and bone tuberculosis) i.e. rifampicin, isoniazid,pyrizinamide and ethambutol during the HIV tests.Does these medications will give false negative during tridot and western blot testing? Shall I go for other confirmatory tests? Recently I got eosinophilia and last 6 months ( Oct 2016 to April 2017) my tongue becomes dry and white in colour (initially tongue becomes orange colour in mornings and now it becomes white and dry on morning ) kindly advice me. Thank s in advance. | Hi there, AntiTB medications are not known to produce false negative trio/ western blot tests. White colored patch on tongue could be candidiasis. Please consult an oral medicine expert. Eosinophilic has many causes such as allergic reactions, skin disorders, intestinal worms etc. Please do Serum IGE levels and get your stool tested for cyst/ova. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, |
Hi, i had sex on thursday, we used a condom, and he ejaculated in the condom but when i came up the condom was half way hanging out of my vagina, the close part was still in my vagina and the open was no where close, on friday i took plan be, ever since i have been have lower abdominal pains, back pains, rib pains and a head ache, is this normal? | Hello, You seem to be experiencing the pill effects, though rib pain may be non-related. You are safe from conception since you consumed the pill soon after the accident, and more so, if you are in the safe period. You can expect some amount of with Chat Doctor. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two, and please contact a specialist for further help if you do not see a period even after ten days after it is due. Hope this helps. |
my mom was given this drug to be taken5mil 2xdailey, knowing she has a very difficult time with any narcotics.she was taking valium a few months ago and had serious side effects { loss of balance , memory loss}. I dont know that this is the correct medication | First of all, you didn't mention why she is taking Valium. Valium (Diazepam) in elderly can cause confusion and loss of memory. It can also cause motor incoordination (loss of balance)If your mother is prescribed for sleep disturbance- then she can take it only at night If for anxiety-she can take other medication like etizolamplease consult your psychiatrist for exclusion of diagnosis-Dementiahope this helps and clarifies your concern. Wishing you and your mother good health. Chat Doctor. |
hi doc my name is Promi..a friend of myn is suffering from the breast cancer..she is only 20 years old..her report is saying it is T4 N2 pn1b..she is having pain in the left side of her body in the bones and the livers..her weight is about 44 kg and hright is about 5feet 4 inches..she is suffering from this diseases for 4 years..when she was first diagonised with this diseases it was stage 1..what should she do now to live a normal life?she is mentally strong..what should bt her diet chart and daily routine??what is the chances of getting cured??we are not loosing hope.. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of choice depends on stage of cancer. She should go for bone scan also to search for metastasis. She should go for modified radical mastectomy (complete breast removal surgery.) with lymph node dissection. Then she should go for chemotherapy and receptor antagonist therapy if her ER, PR and Her2 new is positive. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
i get a muscle like cramp in the center of my chest, just to the right, it seems like it is right under the right breastbone, (where i cannot rub it out)... it starts burning super bad, then i get really really hot and have a difficult time breathing, although i am taking plenty of breaths. if i lie on the floor with arms spread wide and a fan and ice pack, slowly the cramps release and after a few minutes, you cannot even tell i had this episode. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Muscular cramps are common in sodium, potassium, calcium and vitamin D 3 deficiencies. So better to get done serum levels of sodium, potassium, calcium and vitamin D 3. If deficiency then you need supplements. If levels are normal then no need to worry much. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My blood work just came back and I have high ferritin 358. I am female. Everything else is in the normal range. I do drink alcohol on the weekends. Want to know what to do to get my ferritin level down. Also, if I have liver damage due to alcohol consumption, is there anything I can do to reverse it? Thanks. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Ferritine is a storage form of iron. But it is also increased in inflammation. You should check your CRP level. If high ferritin is due to inflammation then you need only anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Avoid alcohol. If you have reversible damage then it will become normal by itself. If irreversible damage is there then no treatment is there for that. Avoid alcohol to avoid further damage. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ |
I dont know if im depressed and should get help or not. My appetite is basically gone, i never feel happy for long, i sometimes want to kill myself, i havent been sleeping well, i cry all the time, i havent really felt a lot of motivation for anything anymore. Im just worried. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Depression and disappointment symptoms are almost same and many could misunderstand disappointment symptoms as of depression symptoms. The victim could show lack of interest, lack of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, crying etc. Here your case also shows that. Have you been deeply disappointed in the near past? Worrying over and over again about that happening could worsen it. Just engage yourself in entertaining activities and hobbies. Go for a holiday or go stay with some friends for a week or so. You should feel better. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
I am 33 years of age and I undergone through CABG in dec 2012. Earlier I used to smoke and my diet was not at all balanced. Not after the surgery I regularly go for a walk of 4 kms in the morning, take my medicines regularly, follow balanced diet but miss sometimes | Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. That is true. About re-occurrence nothing could be told, but it is true that there are certain probabilities for bypasses to close. The probability for a saphenous vein graft, used for bypass, to be found close is 50% after ten years. Whereas, for the arterial grafts (left or right internal mammary arteries) is around 8-15%, depending on various studies. Anyway, I do not think that these figures should worry you. The most important thing is that the surgery went well, and you can live a normal and healthy life now. Even if the re-occurrence happens, there are other alternatives to treat the coronary arteries, such as stent implantation into a certain native coronary artery, bypass of which can be found narrowed or closed. As long as you are free of symptoms, there is nothing to worry about, however 6-monthly controls should be done. There are heralding symptoms, such as angina or shortness of breath, that speak for a narrowing or a new blockage within a graft vessel. In that case, coronary angiogram to control the native arteries and the patency of the grafts should be performed, and a strategy for treating new eventual blockages should be constructed. I hope this is helpful. Best regards, |
Two nights ago while doing laundry (including picking up old clothes in the bottom of my closet floor to wash) I noticed a red area on the crease of my elbow that was almost a perfect square, 1.25 inches or so. Assuming it was a bug bite as bugs are common in my building, I ve tried Benadryl (no help), as well as hydrocortisone cream and caladryl. The creams help, but when I come back up my apartment the redness goes back to what it was at first. It doesn t itch but is warm to the touch. Only other detail worth mentioning is a few hours before I got furniture/wood stain on my arms and legs and used a wipe to try to get it off - maybe it reacted just on my elbow? I don t know. Help!!! | Hi, Thanks for the query. This can be due to stain allergy. Best treatment to allergy is to avoid it. You may get relief with tab Allegra 120 mg once daily which you can start consulting your doctor. If not relieved then you may need blood investigation and ultrasound examination. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer follow-up queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
my daughter came home from school on friday feeling very sick, she has vomited a couple of times and is very lathargic, I have been giving her cough medicine and panadol, today she had some mosqeito bites on her belly which have now become large welts can you help please | Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor.insect bite stimulate inflammatory response and which lead to development of large, raise, red lesion on skin.however it will spontaneously heal within 3-4 days of time. But if it is troublesome produces itching, pain or discomfort you can use |
my 11 year old daughter has had shoulder pain for some days and last night vomited after going to bed. She feels fine today, tired, but she still looks peeky. There are no spots on her chest or back, but I just have niggling feeling about shoulder pain and vomiting... | Hello, The shoulder pain does not seem to be related to the vomiting. It could be a viral infection, which is causing both muscle and joint pain coupled with indigestion. For this reason, I recommend having some rest and taking plenty of fluids. If this situation persists, I would recommend consulting with her doctor for a physical exam and some blood lab tests. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i have back pain, it comes on quickly, no triggers. just suddenly its aching a little, then within a half hour it hurts so bad i can barely walk, im vomiting and crying, i get dizzy because it hurts so bad. the vomiting usually stops within an hour or two, but the pain lasts for days, the only thing that makes it easier to handle is a heating pad, but im burning my skin with it. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache. It may be due to slip disc. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics. Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE 20 MG before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get your vitamin D checked. If it is low then vitamin D supplementation(On DK 60K weekly with milk) can be taken. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query |
I have excruciating back pain that has made my whole body weak, including my legs and arms. I recently got food poisoning within less than 24 hours. I vomited once, and had went to the restroom at least ten times already but the most painful part of all of this has been my extremely bad back pain. Is this normal, or something I should be concerned about? | Hi, The problem after food poisoning in your serum electrolytes plays main role in muscle pain, cramps, weeks feeling, Nausea, altered sensory... The water loss happens in Loose stool has to be replaced with electrolyte power mixed water. The food should not contain anything spicy. Add curd with sugar in meals, add bread with jam, Add rice kanji in your food. Mainthing is replacing the water loss. Take care |
I have had my gallbladder taken out at the end of Feb 2015. I still have pains, burning pain in the middle of my rib cage in the front and sharp pain that goes into my shoulder blades. I have runny diarehhea, gas, burping. My Dr put me on a prevacite Acid pill and Radidine for ulcers. What do you think it could be? | Hi, thank you for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I had gone through your question. I understand your concerns. Usually pain under ribs occur due to indigestion of food, especially fatty foods, due to straining of the muscles. After gall bladder removal, there is likely chance of developing infection in the liver, this can also cause pain under ribs that can radiate to the shoulder blades. I would advise you to continue the medication and avoid fatty foods' intake. Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. |
I woke up in bed night before last and noticed that the pulse on my left wrist was throbbing. I have checked it on a few occasions since and it remains throbbing. My blood pulse when I took it was about 80 - normally it is about mid to upper 60s. The pulse throbbing remains visible. I am currently on a lot of medication for sciatica and wonder if this could be the cause. I am also continuing to have a lot of pain re the sciatica which an MRI scan has revealed to most likely be spinal stenosis - bone spurs pressing on the nerves at the base of my spine. Should I contact my Doctor about the pulse issue? | Hello, Your pulse rate as per your count is 80/Mt. Normal count rate is 72/Mt. Count rate can be enhanced in so many conditions - smoking, anemia, fever, stress, anxiety, worry and so many causes. Throbbing may be due to the increased volume by lowering peripheral resistance.Otherwise, 80/CT do not produce any symptoms. The problem in the spine is not a dangerous sign (slow progressive problems) and do not warrant for immediate surgery as you don't have the extension of pain to your lower limbs. A few changes in your life and work style and sleeping without pillows, some physiotherapy and medications will relieve the pain. I don't understand why too much of medications for your spine problem. Anyhow, whatever I have expressed is my opinion. You have to discuss with a Euro surgeon for the treatment of your spine problem. Regarding your throbbing pulse take an ECG and necessary blood test to evaluate your cardio vascular system and treat accordingly. I wish you a speedy recoveryWith warmest regards |
I was admitted to A & E yesterday with a tight chest and problems breathing, dizziness etc and was told I had had something called an svt. I woke up with it at 4am yesterday morning with it for no reason. This morning I woke again at 2am with the same thing except this time is is still here with me 12 hours later. How can I make it go away? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. SVT means supra ventricular tachycardia. It is type of arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) common in young patients. In my opinion, you should consult cardiologist and start anti arrhythmia Chat Doctor. Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) is also a good option for SVT. So discuss these and start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have been sweating a lot lately , even when not exerting myself , today I had my blood pressure taken and it was 150/100 I normally have low blood pressure should I make an appointment with my doctor or just keep taking my blood pressure for a few days first ? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I would explain that increased sweating is not a common sign of high blood pressure. But it may be related to inflammation or an infection. From the other hand, high blood pressure could also be caused by inflammation or infection. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests |
My 22 year old son has lost over 65lbs in past six months. Has had fevers off and on, stomach issues, loss of appetite , night sweats , extreme fatigue, feet neuropathy . He s had blood tests and ultrasound done shows fatty liver, gallstone (dr says from losing weight it s not symptomatic), anemia , enlarged liver & spleen , elevated liver enzymes . GI dr said its all from alcohol abuse . He has drank alcohol in excess at times, but nothing for months now. I can t believe that he did all that damage in few years of drinking. He s maintained a job and doesn t drink daily. His labs were neg for all Hep, HIV. Chest xray normal. White cells normal. Red low = anemia. I just feel like once the GI dr heard he drank that was all he considered. We ve moved him back home, he s on medical leave from work and just not improving. I ve been giving him Ensure and as many calories as possible. Why is he still having fevers? Last night it was 101.4. What other tests should he have done? Any ideas what s the problem? Why are his leg pains so bad. Should we take him to hospital?? GI gave him 20mg of Elavil, which is no help. He s also taking Nexxium to tolerate food better. On top if this the poor guy had 2 wisdom teeth out last month, one didn t heal so there s hole to sinus which needs repair. DR doesn t want that done until he s healthier. He has had a week round of antibiotics for that due to small infection. Yet the fevers persist. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Symptoms described by you are most likely caused by some chronic disease. Leukemia and Hopkins Lymphoma should be considered at first. Chronic pancreatitis is a next possibility. I suggest you to take him to the doctor once again. Blood work should be repeated and abdominal CT done (it will tell if there is any chronic pancreatitis or not). He should also consult hematologist. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I have6 dental implants 3 upper and 3 lower .My lower gum line has receded so much that my denture does not fasten to the implants and just floats. I need a denture adhesive just to keep it from falling out. Are shrinking gums a symptom of oral cancer? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Shrinking gums or receding gums as in you are not a sign of cancer. Yes, When a tooth is replaced with an implant, receding of the gums is a major concern. This leaves areas of root exposed and can be painful for the patient. Bone loss around the tooth will cause the recession, leading to the failure or a non-lasting implant. I would advise you to visit your planetologist and get it reviewed foe bone loss and if possible you can for bone grafting and gum recession treatment and then check on the implants and maintain it well. Hope this was helpful, and you have a good recovery. Thanks and regards. |
Hi doctor,This is kavya. I am now facing a serious problem of hair loss especially in my front as in a receding hair line. I feel this might have been due to post pregnancy period. Pls advise wht to be used.can this mintop be used during lactation if so....? Many thanks! !! | You seem to be suffering from excessive hair fall called halogen effluvium, as you mentioned, probably post pregnancy. This can take a few months to improve as the hair has to get back to its regular growth cycle. Also, the body had to get back its strength and nutrition. The overall hair growth and rate of growth may be affected more in your case due to other causes as well. Genetic or family associated hair loss and receding hair line can make you prone to the same. In your case, the hair fall, maybe prolonged due to other factors as well, such as poor nutrition, stress, lack of rest, low iron and hemoglobin levels, Dan Chat Doctor. For your hair to grow well, it needs sufficient nutrition. Fever, typhoid, recent illness, water change, work stress, pollution etc. is a factor. Any illness or course of medication, application etc. could slow the growth. These causes need to be considered and treated as they affect hair growth. For now, you may start with Du cray Anaphase shampoo. Apply almond oil or Recite hair oil to stimulate new growth. This needs to be continued at least for 2-3 months to see results. You can consult your regular doctor regarding taking a biotin vitamin supplement daily during lactation. I would advise you to avoid Maintop at present. Do start with the treatment as advised and see a doctor for follow up. But do keep in mind it will take time to improve. It would help if you could narrow down on a possible cause and avoid it.be sure to continue your regular iron etc. as advised post pregnancy. Also get a good nutritious diet, avoid stress, pollution, get good rest, required for healthy hair. Hope this helps. |
hi i think i am pregnant i dont have the money to go to the doctor or get a test. but my period is 10 days late and im havin crampin and instead of a period white an clear discharge yesterday i had a little liight brown discharge my boobs are sore and i am exhausted! | Hallow Dear, Since you have missed period for 10 days and your breasts are tender, the chances of pregnancy are very high. Apart from the missed period, the other symptoms of pregnancy are |
hi doctor im a 37year old mother with a 1year 4months old daughter, i went to see my last week telling him that i want another baby now and he priscribed brameston for me. so i want to know the purpose of that medicine?thank u for replying. WWW.WWWW.WW | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I will be answering your concerns today. I wish you had given me some more details. Are you still breastfeeding your daughter? Do you have regular cycles? Did your doctor do any hormone tests? Bremeston contains Bromocryptine. Bromocryptine works by restoring the balance of a substance called dopamine in the brain. It has several uses. In your context it is used- to stop breast milk secretion or-to reduce the level of prolactin hormone. Prolactin level if high can interfere with fertility other uses of Bremerton are to reduce growth hormone level and to treat Parkinsonism. There is a better Chat Doctor. Do discuss with your doctor and use this medication instead of Bremerton. I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns, do contact me through Chat Doctor. |
Hi,My son started having seizures at 5 yrs. Hes been on Epilim since and seizure free, hes 13 now. He has Aspergers, ADHD and seizures.Ive been told he shouldnt go on Epilim in case the seizures return especially as hes a teen and some mental health issues can occur and Epilim cant be restarted then. Not sure what they mean.ThanksPhil | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern for your son, looking to age and the history given here it is questionable of seizures because this is to be differentiated with the epileptic (Grand mal seizures) and for that your has to go through certain test, if he has not any seizure like symptoms then no need to worry about it, he may not be having any seizure now, hope this information helps you, have nice day. |
Hello I have pain in my shoulder and my left arm is heavy. I have pins and needles in my left hand. I have visited my local hospital this morning and have been informed that there is no problem with my blood pressure or my heart. I m now wondering what course of action to take next? Regards K Talbot | Hello, As the heart is ruled out this should be something related to a nerve. If you have tingling and numbness from the shoulder to the fingers then it must be related to the nerve entrapment. You can perform some basic neck static exercise and watch if the symptoms reduce. Please update after a week or so. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
A day and half after a colonoscopy, my mother began experiencing terrible pain in her foot. Couldnt walk, went to dr., and dr said she had an infection, gave her an antibiotic injection and told her to go to the hospital. Do you know what it could be? They did remove 2 polyps. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. It is likely to be infection. After colonoscopy only infection can give you a pain. I also suggest you to take a injectable antibiotic and then visit to the hospital immediately. You can take tramadol tablet under your doctors' guidance for pain. But thereafter hospitals visit is necessary. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
My mom has stage 4 breast cancer. It has spread to her liver she stopped cemo in November. Now she has fluid in abdomen or its destended she looks 9 months pregnant. She also barely eats gets full on 1 egg. After walking a couple blocks she becomes exhausted. She uncomfortable all the time she also has edema in her legs. Im unclear if this is treatable or if she is in her last days. No one will be honest with me and I need to know how much time she could have left. Thanks in Advanced. | Dear Alimchale, I am sorry to note that your mother has stage 4 breast cancer. This is supposed to be a terminal stage. But even in this stage if she gets palliative management she will have good time. Since I do not have the full details about the type of cancer she has so cannot comment what medicines she should have. In this condition also she can be administered some growth restraining medicines, Chat Doctor. You should consult your Oncophysician who will rightly guide you about the best palliation. I wish for her good time ahead. Truly, |
Hi, I m really hoping u can put my mind at rest cos I am driving myself mad. I found a lump right up high on my gum above a front tooth which is a crown. I did go to the dentist a couple if days before finding it because the area felt strange when I applied pressure to it, like the crown was going to fall out. The dentist examined the area and said it was fine, it was 2 days later I felt the lump. When you look at the area u can t see anything, the gum looks totally normal and it doesn t cause me any pain at all but I can sometimes feel it when I smile and my lips put pressure on it. It is a hard lump, like bone and I ve no idea how long it s been there. | The data you have given is not sufficient to reach a definitive diagnosis. Was the tooth infected and/or operated for a root canal treatment before the crown placement? How long has it been since the RCT/crown placement done? For now, with the data given, I would guess it might be due to a periodontal abscess in the region. And if there had been an infection and RCT was done, chances are infection may not have resolved completely before the maturation which may have caused a periapical cyst or an abscess. A radiograph of the tooth is needed to confirm/rule out the diagnosis. If present, it may require an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatment and if that doesn't work you may need to get your RCT redone. Either case you will need to visit your dentist to get a clear picture. |
I am Moumita. I am a 20 years old Bangladeshi girl. My height is 5 feet 2 inch. My weight is 60 kg. I have suffered from depression for 2-2.5 years due to some family problems. I took a long time to realize that I was depressed. I went to a psychiatrist about 3 months ago. He prescribed me antidepressants named Nexital-10 mg and Alzolam-0.25 mg for the first time. After a month he replaced them with Zosert-50 mg. These medicines worked but yet I haven t recovered totally. I am extremely suffering from lack of concentration. It has become too much difficult for me to read. My ability to memorize anything has reduced greatly. Now I can not remember many things. My academic performance is bad for the last 2 years. But once I was a good student. The medicines were successful to remove the sadness but it couldn t fix the problems of concentration and memory. I have heard that antidepressant has side effects. So should I stop taking the medicines? How can I regain my brain power? These problems are destroying my career. Please give me some tips(exercise/diet/medicine) to recover. I also have allergy problems. I often suffer from cough, in fact throughout the whole year. My hair is falling excessively for 3 years. I have tried many things but nothing can prevent my hair fall. Hope I shall find a solution from here. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. From what you have stated it is quite clear that you are having a depressive episode. Depression can occur with regular stress, and it can also occur biologically without any stress as well. You need proper treatment for the same. Its unfortunate that your psychiatrists has switched the Chat Doctor. Mostly the antidepressants are safe and Robert- sertraline is a very safe |
Hi, I recently slipped on the ice and fell on my back. i have a sharp pain in both the left side of my chest and the left side of my upper back (shoulder area). it hurts more when i breath or move in certain positions. i cannot sleep on my left side, and trying to move in bed or get in/out of bed is very painful. does this sound more like a muscle tear or a break? | Considering your symptoms, and comparing it with the patients coming with such symptoms, it is certain that the disease is related to shoulder. Most of the people are afraid of it as a heart condition, but you have suspected it on the right track. It might be a rotator cuff tendinitis or an impingement syn Chat Doctor. It can heal with help of NSAIDs and specific exercises, but sometimes a subacromial injection is necessary to relieve the symptoms. |
My eight year old daughter broke her tibia and fibula and had a cast for five weeks. She did not have surgery, now the cast is off and anytime she is upright for any amount of time her foot and ankle turn purple. What causes this and will it go away eventually? | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of your daughter. A thorough clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As she had a fracture of tibia and fibula, for which cast was taken in to consideration a treatment of choice, the healing process would have been over by now. The discoloration of the skin is the metabolic waste which can be Chat Doctor. Also, physical therapist can help teach some simple exercises to strengthen the muscles of the leg and avoid vascular insufficiency. This is a usual way we deal with our patients in such cases and majority responds well. RegardsJay In |
hi just wonderin im stressed out of my head after a break up wit my girlfriend of 6 years have 3 kids an am livin accross the other side of the country from dem a friend of mine gave me 2 valium couple days ago an day seemed to work for me im gettin mad toughts in my head an am just not handlin it very well.... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I suggest you not to indulge in self diagnosis and self treatment. That can be dangerous. We normally do it in the case of normal illness like flu or simple fever. But as long as mental illness and disorders are concerned, self diagnosis and self-medication can be fatal. Please consult a physician. For your information, Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol with Chat Doctor. You should not use Valium if you are allergic to diazepam, or have glaucoma, asthma or other breathing problems, kidney or liver disease, seizures, or a history of |
Hi, I have a friend 27 years, 5,6 feet tall who is suffering from pseudobulbar palsy, it has affected him alot that he has problem in eating or evn swallowing his saliva, his tongue cannot move and his right arm is very weak, the neurologist we went to prescribed riluzole(rilutek) drug which has not been of any help, please help what can we do since the doctors say that nothing can be done to help him, thank you | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Management of this pseudobulbar palsy is basically directed towards the underlying cause. If the person is having major progressive obstacle in swallowing and eating, Please visit an emergency or to the neurologist and get him admitted and reviewed under the surgeons eye. Continue with medication prescribed by the neurosurgeon and get him checked periodically. Postural changes can help with Chat Doctor. Get him checked up with a dietician to advice him food which will be easy for him to swallow. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards. |
I have severe pain in my tooth. I previously had a filling in that tooth. Ive been taking acetametaphen and and a benzocaine tooth gel but neither works, and the gel just makes it worst. Ive been keeping cool water in my mouth all weekend, since an ice pack no longer helps the pain, but I cant sleep or eat through the pain. Im weak and sleepy now because of it, and I still have 24 hours until my dentist appointment. What can I do.I am a 26 year old female, 140 lbs. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the tooth could be because of the tooth infection. Consult an oral physician and get the tooth treated with RCT or extraction. It can also be because of gum infection. For gum infection you have to get your teeth cleaned. Before that you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days(if you are not allergic) and painkillers like diclofenac 50\u00a0mg bid. Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi I have a rash around my penis and itching of the shaft and testicales. I saw a doctor from my sexual health unit she provided me with cream a week ago to treat a fungal infection. However, the rash hasn t changed and my penis is still itching. My semen has become slightly watery (in appearance) what should I do? | Thank you for query. If due to fungal infection. Please take following precautions. Use loose cotton clothes. Keep area Chat Doctor. Apply antifungals like clotrimazole cream. Once subsides use regularly antifungal dusting powders like candid or absorb powder to prevent recurrence. Take oral antifungal like fluconazole 150 mg weekly once 4 weeks. Take antihistamines like cetirizine for itching. Consult doctor if it does not subside. You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos. |
I have experience high enzymes in liver and pancrease Ive had severe back and left side pain since January it has gotten worse in the last three weeks. Ive been through mri, ct scan ,colon test,endoscope and now a mrcp test can you give me some suggestions | Hi.noted history of elevated liver and pancreatic enzymes. Did they found anything significant in your imaging studies? It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree pathologies must be ruled-out. One of the primary concerns is pancreatitis. Other diagnostics (such as blood count, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical), will be directed depending on the findings. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Have bad right hip pain after a fall in September.just had mri it said mild peritendinous edema/ peritendonitis adjacent to low grade tendinopathy in the gluteus minimus what does all that mean.i cant walk good cant stand for to long hurts when i sit and if i lay on hip help plesse | Hello, I have studied your case. Physiotherapy will help you in decreasing edema and regaining ligament strength. Till time take analgesic and tendon protecting medication consulting your doctor. Hip joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given but do MRI hip before it. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
hi,I am 28 yrs old and tried to conceive naturally for approx. 6 months(but no luck)..my periods have always been regular with typical 28-29 days cycle. His semen analysis results are perfect too..last month visited a gyno. she put me on clomid 50mg, started medicine on cycle day 3(i.e 22nd Aug13)for 5 days..ultrasound was done on 31st Aug and 1st Sept. these were d results | Helloplease do not worry and think positively. You will conceive. Just have patience and the correct tests and treatment will help you conceive. It is very difficult to give you any advice before looking at all your reports in detail. Either you can go back to your gynecologist and understand the complete thing, or you can consult an infertility specialist/gynecologist at another clinic. U can come to my clinic for advise as well. |
Hi I have a an inflammation in both ankles especially the left side which was diagnosed as retrocalcaneal bursitis, i m 45 years old and non athlete. I suffer severe pain when starting walking then it declines and also when awakening from sleep and start moving. The area behind the left calcaneus is a bit swollen and very very tender I had Diprofos injection for the last 6 months twice , relieving at first then recurring again What to do? | Here the retro calcaneal pain could be due to a couple of region. It can be due to inflammation at local area in bone or soft tissue, it can be due to calcaneal bone extra growth at painful level, it can be calcaneal bursitis.However the conformation can be done with ct scan or MRI scan to know the proper cause. Now if It's just overuse inflammation then with physio therapy and cold pack usage it can be improved well. If it is calcaneal bone growth or bursitis then initially can be treated with physio therapy along with alternate hot and cold water use. Along with this one should also use soft footwear like microcellular polymer material. One can also use silicone sole for their footwear for extra softness. Suppose if it is not yet over with all above steps then there is HY Chat Doctor. Even if it is not becoming better with this means for calcaneal bone growth you need to undergo for minor surgical correction like removal of extra growth. But this treatment will be decided by your orthopedic doctor due to failure of all other primary treatment and precautions. Here you have mention you have tried with medicine but have never tried with physio therapy treatment, soft footwear use, silicon insole use, hot and cold water use by keeping feet in it and keeping it floating, so water can touch all around. So you can try with all this primary treatment steps. Along with this take simple stretching exercises with physio for your feet and heal. This will give you very good relief when it is followed all together. Take care. |
I have fallen sideways off of my bike after a nine mile ride. Fell awkwardly and leg twisted heard a popping sound and acute pain on the outer part of my left calf, now pain travelling down towards ankle. Very tender to touch, and can only walk hobbling with straight leg, cannot climb stairs. How should i treat? I am female 53 5 8 and 11stones | You need to be seen by a doctor. You might have torn your Achilles tendon or ruptured a muscle in your calf. Sometimes such conditions require surgery or use of a cast. The popping sound and acute pain suggest an injury of this nature. These things should be ruled out promptly before trying any general treatment. Go to an urgent care clinic or emergency and get it checked out. Hope this answers your query. If you have further questions, I would be happy to answer them. |
Hi Im a 29 yr ol female height 5ft 3 weight 11st 7. I have slight iron deficiency and vitamin d and calcium deficiency too. My hair is falling out quiet a bit and has thinned a lot. WHat can I do to help strengthen my hair so it grows back and thickens again. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Iron deficiency can be a cause of hair fall and brittle hair. Take a supplement containing iron and also 5-10 mg of biting every day for 2- 3 months. Have a healthy diet rich in iron like dates, green leafy vegetable, etc and also anti-oxidants. If this does not help you, you could consider using minoxidil solution. Do get it prescribed by your dermatologist. Hope this helps you. Take care. |
I am a 42 yr old male in relatively good shape. Run 2-3 miles three times a week. For the last 6-7 years I have a chest pain that has gotten progressively worse. The pain lasts for anywhere from 5-7 days then goes away. I used to get this pain every 6 months or so but now its almost every three months. Had every test in the book done, ekg-stress test-cardiac cath & all were negative. The pain is very intense & keeps me awake at night. I dont know what elses to do. Very depressed! | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about heart diseases because your extensive cardiac work up is normal. Sometimes bronchitis can cause similar kind of periodic chest pain. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. If PFT is also normal then possibility of depression related chest pain is more. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anti-depressant and other supportive Chat Doctor. Counselling plays very important role in control of depression along with |
Despite being exhausted last night, I could feel my body pulsating rapidly and heavily while lying in bed and waiting to fall asleep. I dont have a medical history of any complications. By 2.30am, when I was at my wits end, I finally resorted to taking an anxiolytic before I finally dozed off at 3am. Please let me know if my symptoms point twards any particular condition(s). Thank you for your time and kind attention. | Hello, thank you for putting your trust in our site, my name is Chat Doctor. What you did experience last night is called palpitations which is a rapid hard heartbeat, and the most common cause for heart palpitations is anxiety. Other causes include; hyperthyroidism and arrhythmia, and since you don't have any other symptoms suggested for hyperthyroidism or a cardiac issue then mostly what you had is just anxiety cause you probably stressed out or overthinking about a particular issue, and you will need any treatment just avoid |
Hi for the past month ive been feeling my leftand fingers numb. I got EKG s done and they came out normal. Also my left breast and shoulder have been hurting. Its almost 2 months that ive had this and it wont go away. Im 19 yrs old and im really scared its something serious. | Hiplease check out with a cervical spine x-ray or better MRI of the neck. It could be a radiating neurological pain, due to compression on that side. Cardiology opinion with an echo gram & TMT will help you to rule out for any cardiac problems. Please go for spine relaxation exercises or physiotherapy for relief of pain. Vitamin b12 supplements with small amount of painkillers (diclofenac or ibuprofen)added with muscle relaxants (like choroxozone) will help in reducing the pain. All the testable care |
mum is 77, in constant backpain cant walk much due to so much pain, spine as been investigated, and nothing can be done,could u recomend a effective pain tablet, she ad lung cancer 5yrs ago is now clear still as pain in lung area as disease also. as took tramadol 4hourly does not help took did take morfine tablet only helped a little but ad side effects,she does suffer with tummy probs from some tabs.what do u sugest doctor gave her duloxetine 60mg is that for pain, i thought they r antidepressants. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The back pain which is not being relieved by ovoids (tramadol, morphine) requires some other means to control the pain.First the cause of pain needs to be found out. Since, your mother had a history of lung cancer, the probability of metastasis to the spine is likely. A bone scan is needed. Bone scan will detect the focus of metastasis in spine, if any. The metastatic focus can be treated by radiotherapy. Duloxetine is an antidepressant. Probably there are features of depression in your mother due to back pain and tummy problems. Thanks and take care. Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I had a papilloma on the left site of the uvula . This papilloma developed two months ago . Today i saw another papilloma is forming in the front of the uvula . I m taking Tecta ( pantoprazole magnesium ) for one month . At my place of work there is too much dust . Yesterday my uvula was swollen , today got shrunk and after that i saw new papilloma which is the second I m so worried what s going on . | Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, Your history and the clinical symptoms are suggestive of human papilloma virus infection. This is a type of sexual transmitted disease. This can cause a wart which is painless and itching are the classical of Wart or Condyloid Alumina, which is caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection can be transmitted to the partner as this is a sexually transmitted disease. This should be diagnosed by physical examination and PAP smear of the scrapping of the wart and confirmed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The treatment for this condition includes Cryotherapy, Local application of 0.5% solution of podophyllin, which should be applied twice daily for 3 days and nothing should be applied for next 4 days (7 days cycle). This cycle should be continued for 4 weeks. Thank you. |
I have had two ectopic pregnancy in the past two years. My first ectopic pregnancy was located in my right tube, however the tube was salvaged. The second ectopic pregnancy was in the left tube and it was not salvaged. The doctor told me that my remaining tube is now partially blocked. He said I am a candidate for IVF. I have researched IVF and I have found that it is only about 25 percent affective which causes me to worry. I would like to know what to do next. Should I get a second opinion? If so where do I go and what do I do? Im so confused and saddened that I might not be able to have children. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. There is no reason to worry at all. As in this era there are so many options available to conceive with these reports also. In IVF invited fertilization you might get success in 1/2 cycle, it happens so many times if it is done in good hospital and in good set up. Search for best hospital in your town and go there for it. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
Hi. I have hypothyroid . I have been on Armour thyroid for some time. My numbers were o.k.back in February, but I have not test since then. In the past couple of weeks I have had major pain in and around my thyroid, actually extends up the left side of my throat. Really hurts right below my chin . It is painful to swallow and feels like when I do, everything is going to the right side. I am also hearing a popping and fizzing noise that seems to be around my thyroid. I had a blood test on Friday, but have gotten no results yet. Is it possible it is cancer? Would the blood test show anything or should I ask for an ultrasound? | The symptoms that you have related don't seem to be related to your thyroid disorder. Rather, the problem seems to be within your throat. It could be a simple infection, or it could be something sinister. Your symptoms are common to both cancer and acute infections. If your symptoms have been there for some time now or if you are a smoker/tobacco chewer/alcohol abuser then I suggest you visit an ENT specialist or a cancer surgeon and get an endoscopy done (laryngoscopy). If not you can take a course of antibiotics for a week (Tab Ciprofloxacin 500\u00a0mg twice daily + Tab fexofenadine 120\u00a0mg twice daily). Also take lots of water and do warm saline gargles twice daily. If the symptoms subside then alright else get the endoscopy done. |
Hi, I am 21 years old VIRGIN girl. I have three questions | Welcome to Chat Doctor Sahel is a weekly oral contraception pill but has to be started twice-weekly for 12 weeks and then onward it is once weekly. After the periods end, during the next 7 days, there is no ovulation and hence conception do not occur. The week after these days are the ideal days for conception and then again the week before the cycles not for conception. As you are having you wedding at the time of your periods have ended, so you can have a safe intercourse without taking any pill however on the 6th day you can start taking it. Fix two days a week for at least 12 days for pill taking days. Best of luck for your newline. ThanksRegards |
hello ive had a cold for almost three weeks. it started off as a cough and i though it was getting better by week 2 but then came a runny nose & last weekend i was vomitting. This week I have totally lost my appetite, vomit mucus a little, have a hacking cough, cant hear out of one ear, & cold/hot flashes. Could you please tell me what could be wrong & it i should be examined by a doctor asap? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Cough and cold infections can be prolonged in some cases. The decreased hearing in the ear may be due to infection in the ear or dysfunction of the Eustachian tube (tube in the ear). Loss of appetite, coughing, chills can occur with these infections. If the cough is wet, then a bucolic can be used to break up the mucus so that it can be expelled. e.g. bipolar, Mucomyst, guaifenesinA decongestant with antihistamine may also help. You may need to consider visiting a doctor to see if antibiotics are necessary. I hope this helps |
I feel pain in my chest . Im male 22 . I have some heart port problems but my dr said it isnt something serious and I just need to be checked up every 6 months . its been a week that when I breath deeply or when I pressure on my chest muscles I begin to feel pain in my chest . I suspected that its my chest muscles cause I do body buildings sometimes . but i think the pain is deeper than to be related to my muscles . Im in the middle of my college exams . so Ill be very appreciated if u can help .thanks | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain.2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.3. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi doctor,I have been feeling dizzy and lightheaded for a couple of weeks. Sometimes, it feels like the room is spinning. I feel pressure on my forehead, nose and around my eyes. I felt pain in my stomach few weeks ago but it is okay now. I am also urinate more frequently. I have taken pregnancy test and it was negative. What could be wrong with me? Please help. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of peripheral vertigo. In this case, the problem lies in the inner ear. Common causes are labyrinthine due to viral infection and BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. As of now, you can start betahistine tablets for relief of symptoms. You should feel better in a few days. If symptoms persist, please consult an ENT doctor. I hope it helps. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
I am 25 with height 5 feet 4 inches and weight 67 kg. trying to conceive for last 8 months. gynaecologist doctor suggested aromeck 2.5 mg from 3rd to 8 day of period and get consultation 0n 16 day by her as my cycle is of 22-25 days. but problem is my husband didnt take semen test nor is going to. I want to ask two things | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, semen analysis is very important test as long as the question of conception is there without this test what ever you do that won't be having any meaning, because without the normal semen parameters conception is impossible, I think you have to make ready your husband for this, no need to take any medicine for this, take care and have nice day. |
I am a nineteen year old female and i have an abnormaly high heart rate but i take medication for it and i have chest pains on the left side underneath my breast. I have been to the doctor and a hospital they tell me its anxiety. It has been going on for a month now and i am trying to find out what is making my chest still hurt. | Hello and thank you for asking in ChatDoctorI can understand your concern. According to the history you are under treatment for tachycardia. If I were your doctor and prior I would do some tests to exclude some problems other that anxiety as follows |
I have developed tinnitus recently.iknowsome part of it is my allergies as nose drops and anti histamines do tend to improve the situation temporarily. I want to know since I have deviated septum problem ,is it possibly also aggravating the tinnitus issue. If so what is the cure. If surgery the option ,how invasive the surgery is? Thanks for your time. | Tinnitus is just a symptoms complex. Lot of causes for tinnitus. Deviated nasal septum can cause tinnitus. Get checked by your ENT doctor for Eustachian Tube function, Audiometry pure tone and CT of Nose and paranasal sinuses. So many times just retraction of the ear Chat Doctor. If there is severe Deviated nasal septum obstructing the nasal passage, then only you require a surgery. Surgery is done per nasally, post op there will be packing kept in nose for 24 hours. It's a safe surgery, but only if required then go ahead with it. Thanks and regards, |
HiIam 32 years old, i had not period all my live, so the doctors gave me premarin bills (0.625 ) for 15 days then normalute bills (2 pills aday ) for 10 days , then after 3 days i can see my period, without the treatment there is no period !at first my uterus was very small about 2 cm in length but after i got the above mentioned treatment the doctors found that my uterus has increased during 8 years of treatment , now my uterus is about 5.7 cm in length and 3.5 endometriumfsh = 2lh = 0.9in the 3rd day of my period.i got married before 8 months, began trying the ovulation treatment.at first the doctor gave me 14 menogon 75 IU (two daily )after that the ultrasound report was that the biggest egg = 4 mm !the next month he gave me 5 merional 75 IU (one aday )but there was not any response !pls advise is there any chance to make IVF by getting a large dose of hmg injection ?pls advise if you need any reports . | Hello thanks for your query. Your FSH and LH levels are definitely low. You should have determination of your ovarian reserve. This is done by measuring AMH levels and baseline ultrasound on day 2 of the period which measures the AFC (astral follicular count). This will predict your ability to respond to stimulation protocols for IVF.With strong protocols for stimulation, you should have a chance to develop good follicles (eggs). Take care. |
I am 56, 64 inches and 110 pounds. Blood test consistently show elevated MVC and MCH 99.6 and 34.1 respectively. Mchc is normal at 10.5.Ruled out hypothyroidism, B12 and folic acid deficiency. WBC is 3.9 and RBC is 3.75. Would you recommend a bone marrow biopsy? Thank you, | Hi, Thanks for asking. Looking at the hematological report and clinical features, I am of the following opinion. |
I have had moderate abdominal pain on the left side for about 3-4 days now. I have a history of stomach problems which include vomiting , diarrhea & pain. I had my gallbladder removed in 08 & a sphincteronomy in 10. I also have a hiatal hernia . I have an aunt on 1 side of the family & an uncle on the other side that have chrons disease. I feel like i have never really gotten diagnosed b/c my symptoms come & go. Should I make an appt w/ my gastro or go to the ER? What could b going on? | Vomiting, diarrhoea and pain are suggestive of Gastrointestinal tract problem. Hiatal hernia may cause upper abdominal pain. But, diarrhoea is not seen with this condition.Crohn's disease is a type of Inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part from Mouth to Anus. It may lead to all the three complaints that you have mentioned. It runs in families too. Please consult your Gastroenterologist and get investigated. Regarding moderate abdominal pain on left side, it may be due to left Renal/Ureteric stone. Simple test like Ultrasound abdomen will exclude the stones. If Ultrasound abdomen is advised by your doctor, then any other lesion causing the pain can also be found out. Wish you good healthRegards |
my daughter age 22 and healthy has low white cell count and has for a year. She went to a doctor today and has slightly swollen lymph nodes. She has been on acutane during this time and white was slightly lower before going on. She is also on birth control pills. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some viral infection or bacterial infection. Due to infection she may have some reactive enlargement of lymph node. She should take a course of antibiotics. It is not respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Consult your doctor and 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. |
I have low back pain with severe pain going down my right leg. Nothing shows on my MRI It affects my sleeping and showing signs of weakness in the leg also. The MRI did show a spur, but should not effect my leg. I am so miserable that I actually cried when they told me my Mri showed nothing | Hi, welcome. After going through your query my opinion is that It is not necessary that MRI shows disease in all cases. Please follow advise in these circumstances take rest and avoid forward bending, lifting weight, take analgesics and Muscle relaxants, and it b 12. Went to physiotherapist for flexor regime. Start physiotherapy when your pain get resolved. Meanwhile let your ESR, crp, CBC peripheral blood film get done. Hope your query get solved. Welcome for further queries. |
Hey, I have a hard lump on the heart of my ear, on the cartilage.. I went to the doctor and she never said what it was for sure, just prescribed me an antibiotics gel, anyway since then it s been very sore and another has developed, I m going back on Monday but she insisted that it is a boil or fungal infection. It has affected my whole ear and it is painful to sleep on.. I m looking for another opinion? | Hello, Thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. All the history you have provided suggest that you have possibly the following problems |
Hi Doc, My mother had an episode of slight seizures almost a month back. She had it for the first time and we don;t have any such family history. We met a doc on the same day and he prescribed Eposilin, Ecospirin but her hands have started shaking from the day her medication started. Any idea abt this? She also feels dizziness daily. | Hi, Seizures to your mother may be due to small CVA means cerebral Ischemia, it is very important to know that is she having high Blood pressure and any other risk factor. Any CT Scan or EEG report of the patient is abnormal. If it is small stroke and seizure Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant will control it but if she is feeling dizziness and there is problem in walking may ? Her dose is high, or her seizures are not controlled with this dose? You can contact treating doctor and get a serum Phenytoin level to adjust the dose of the Chat Doctor. Esprit is an antiplatelet agent and keeps blood flow in brain normal. Good luck to your mother. Regards. |
I am a 26 year old male from India. I was badly scratched by a stray kitten several times on both my lower arms during the last four months that I kept it as a pet. My skin broke and blood used to come out. I even got bites but the cats teeth never really penetrated through skin. The time between getting scratched and cleaning was always ten to fifteen minutes which I did with soap and water. On the first day when the stray was found it was taken for sterilization. But I did not ask what medicines were given to it. Is there a chance of me getting any rabies infection? Last week I got a swelled left eye soon after which even my right eye started swelling. I even got a mild swelling on my tongue. I took tetanus injection and showed my eyes to eye doctor who gave me Ketorolac Tromethamine + Ofloxacin Ophthalmic solution eye drops and eye ointment called Moxicip. Now my eyes are getting better and swelling in tongue is gone. I took a rabies vaccine called VAXIRAB amount-338.00 which also included INJ.GIVING CHARGE amount-5.00.The doctor has told me to take three more doses of this vaccine on 11, 14 and 21 of May. There is even a fifth dose which is not menshined in my prescription. Please help me. I would like to know if these vaccines are sufficient and safe to save my life. | Hello and thanks for sharing your concern with us. In high risk situations rabies immunoglobulins with rabies vaccination should be provided. Rabies vaccine is given in 5 doses at 0, 3,7,14,30 day. If you have any doubt then ask your healthcare providers without any hesitation. One should keep an eye (observation)on the animal which has bitten the person for 10 days, if the animal is well after 10 days of incident then there is no risk. If the animal is suspected to be rabid (becomes ill) in observation period of 10 days after biting then immediate immunoglobulin and vaccination should be done. I wish you good health. Best Regards, Chat Doctor. OMAR |
My husband will look confused, with a blank look on his face....2out of 3 times will pass out..He wakes up confused complains of his chest hurting him..He shakes but just his hands..onley once he had spit bubbles in the corner of his mouth...Before all this happens at times complains of being very hot to the point I see sweat beads on his forehead ...I noticed he becomes very mean ...Hateful...He don t remember any of it...Sometimes I think he is 3 different people...What is wrong with my husband..It has gotten worse...His deamer he makes things up thinks I say things I don t he is very snappy... | Hello. There are high chances that your husband is having seizures. You should meet a neurologist in your area as soon as possible. They will need to find out why he is developing seizures. An MRI Brain and EEG may be needed.Thereafter, some medicines will be initiated that he may need to continue. It would be advisable to not take this matter lightly. I have tried my best to make it as simple as possible. Feel free to contact me for further related issues. Best of luck, Chat Doctor. |
my father is 94. he has always been a very active person but the past few days has been very weak i.e. cant get up out of chair without assistance; now today cannot get out of bed and doesnt want to eat. called dr. and he said cut his bp med in half. what to do? | Hi, Mist probably your father has developed low blood pressure which caused the symptoms AF extreme weakness. Follow the advice of your doctor and cut the doses of his blood pressure medications, meanwhile monitor his blood pressure. If blood pressure is normal, but he still has the complaints, then check his blood electrolytes and have complete blood count done. Take fearsome back if you have any further questions |
having sharp chest pains from time to time and a general dull ache around heart area. Along with a flip-flopping feeling by heart. Feeling really tired all the time and waking at night with panic attacks/racing heart. Could this be heart desease, I have mitral valve prolapse and am not on any meds | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your symptoms are due to Mitral valve prolapse. It may produce flip-flop feeling and palpitation. Continuous dull pain may be muscular and some acid reflux problem too. I suggest you to take propranolol in dose of 40 mg twice a day for few weeks. Most of our symptoms will subside. You should regularly undergo yearly echo check up to look for any leak due to mitral valve prolapse. My best wishes Chat Doctor. |
i think im suffering from depression, im angry cant sleep, sometimes i feel happy then when i have time to think i feel down. Its about my teeth when i was younger i didnt take care of them now im so paranoid i dont even smile, im scared to laugh. Life at the moment feels so pointless because i cant enjoy it i dont know what to do | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Clinical depression is far more complicated than compared to disappointment. You are disappointed with your looks. About your teeth. You made it a habit to avoid showing your teeth, which developed into an unwanted behavior or obsession. You are obsessed with your teeth and thoughts about your teeth. That is the reason for your present behavior. I do not understand, why you are worrying when there are so many ways to repair your teeth. Understand your handicap and search for alternatives. You have alternatives. Cosmetic teeth treatment or maxillofacial surgery are options. Consult a competent dentist for further advise. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
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