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I have been a chronic user of crystal meth for the past 20 years, four months ago all at once i had pain from butt bone all the way to my feet, long knot across the top left butt cheek, several knots stayed in calf area, heel of foot went numb and has remains numb still. knot on top butt cheek has gone away. muscle tone in calf has changed, lower extremities have started swelling as of 2-3 months ago and seems to persist all of this in left leg. right leg started a few weeks after the left and swelling is less than the left by at least 1/3 of size. emergency room Dr. has checked for everything except for liver. ekg, ultrasound of legs, cardiac stress test and extensive blood work has been done Dr. say results were good. . what the hell is wrong with me? | Hi, I cannot say in your particular case without actually observing it AND swelling implies a circulatory problem. There can be damage to the vessels supplying blood to an area due to meth--especially if they were injected into. This causes numb and cold and changes in color. There can be clots in veins that permanently mess up the veins' ability to bring blood out of an area--varicose veins. And just lying around will do that. Also if there is prolonged pressure on an area, the local nerves get damaged and the area is numb in a small area. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Granddaughter was treated for eczema with topical steriods - became adrenal suppressed - taken off topical steroids and for 6+ months needed emergency cortisone when she became sick - ie | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The topical steroids will not cause damage to the enamel, the HPA axis suppression can result in altered immune system, which makes you develop gum infection, abscess formation and fungal infection in the oral cavity. So consult an oral physician and get the teeth filled and maintain the oral hygiene. Consult an oral physician regularly once in 6 months. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
For a while now I have these symptoms at first I thought I was going the the menapaus now Im not sure .. I have bad breath bleeding gums my vision can get blurred I have itchy rashes on my calves and under elbows and lots of bruise bruises on my legs swollen ankles irritable and feel low angry and want to be on my own food cravings and even when I stick to a diet find it difficult to lose weight irregular periods complete loss of sex drive also can feel stiff if rest too long gave up smoking and drinking. Also milk bread as suffer from bloating dirohera and constipation and put it down to these .. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . As per you query the symptoms of bad breath, bleeding gums can related to gum infection that can be secondary to poor Oral hygiene. As far as itchy rashes, bruises, and other symptoms are concerned it can be an outcome of illness like allergic reaction, hormonal problems, side effects of medicines etc. Consult a General Physician and get a full body evaluation done including blood investigations. Treatment can be done once the cause is diagnosed. As of now for gum bleeding and bad breath consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated, and a thorough Scaling followed by antibiotics and antiseptic gum paint application and mouthwash gargles can help. Hope this helps. Regards. |
hello doctor , Iam 39 years old woman, my problems is pigmentation on cheeks from last 3 years but i discovers then just last year, my skin is dry and i have to use some oil base cream always on my face , till the age 20 i never took any precautions to protect my self form sun and from last 15 years bez of my work nature i spend almost time in side of office so not much contact with sun still i have got pigmentation, in 210 September i discover my hypo thyroid and i took thyroxsin25 mg for 9 month and after that i stop taking medicine for that as my thyroid is all right, and my doctor said i have got pigmentation because of my thyroid problem , plz help as iam not able to treat them anymore. | Welcome to Chat Doctor Hypothyroidism can be associated with facial pigmentation. You could be suffering from hormonal disorder which can cause pigmentation. Do you have any problem in menstruation? Make sure your thyroid hormones are in normal level. There is specific treatment available to lighten the pigmentation like HY Chat Doctor. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Use Sunscreen SPF 25 with moisturizer for sun protection. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. |
I hit my shin bone right above my ankle (by kicking a metal rack). It immediately swelled the size of a baseball. Three weeks later, it is still swollen and now going around my ankle. It doesnt hurt to walk though. Not very tender to touch anymore but it is just a big lump. | Hi. Your swelling around the ankle is due to reduced muscle activity of the calf muscles. If I am your treating doctor I suggest you tower a cr\u00eape bandage around the ankle. Do a lot of icing to reduce swelling... Keep your leg elevated and move your leg up and down... Take an ice bottle roll it under your calf muscle.and over the outer side of your leg.once swelling comes down then suggest you to do ankle strengthening exercises.like calf raises . Pushing a sand bag away by the foot...pushing the sand bag towards the other leg... Glute stability exercises. Bridging.clamshell.side leg lifts...also balance exercise like standing on single leg.perform toe touch from standing position in single leg . Hope this information is helpful... Kindly revert in case if you need further clarification... |
Hello, im a 19 year old girl, and my boyfriend and i were fooling around with no clothes on when he cummed on my butt not in it , i have no idea whether the cum slipped to my vagina or not, however im still a virgin and never had intercourse,we were dry humping,meaning his penis was rubbing against my thing! Any chances for me becoming pregnant? | hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there is rarely any chance of pregnancy. Usually there is scope for pregnancy when semen is ejaculated inside the vagina during the fertile period or unsafe period. Ejaculation around the vagina leading to pregnancy is a very rare possibility. So ejaculation on buttocks and it's coming in contact with vagina is a rare possibility. And just touching of genitals also doesn't result in pregnancy. So relax as the intercourse was not done and not ejaculated inside the vagina. So relax. Avoid stress. The first sign of pregnancy is missed period. Wait and check for the period. But anyway the pregnancy chances are very, very rare. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
My husband had a spinal cord injury in Sept. 2013 which left him paralyzed and unable to urinate on his own for one month. He is now walking with a cane and can urinate on his own but still not properly. He is on Flomax to help. He is also on water pills because his legs will swell up. An emg showed nerve damage. My question is his shins are very shiny and they occasionally blister or split open even when his legs do not look swollen. This is a great concern to me. Even though he does not work or walk around like he used to, he is certainly not sitting around all day like he was when he was first injured. Any ideas? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The Blisters can be due to 1. Autonomic Neuropathy2. Vitamin Deficiency3. Involvement of Autonomic Pathways in Subclinical and Lab Evaluation is needed to Narrow down the diagnosis and start appropriate treatment. Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http |
my daughter is 34wk pregnant her blood pressure is 14o by 100n there is protien present in her urine her doctor has put her on tablrt gardinal i/2-1/2-1 and l-arg9 granules three time i want to knew docter how this will bring her pressure down and the effct of gardinal on her pregnancy | Hi, Your daughter has pregnancy induced hypertension. And we need to keep her blood pressure below 140/90. The usual tablets used for this are Labetalol and alpha methyl dopa or Devin. Gardinal is used just to alleviate anxiety and is usually given at nighttimes, so that she has a good sleep. L-arginine are amino acid granules to help in babies growth, it's a supplement and not compulsory to take it. I would advise you to discuss the prescribed antihypertensive with her doctor and also keep a detailed chart of her Blood pressure values every 6 hours. Also, I assume her blood test and ultrasound examination have been done and are normal. NST(fetal heart trace) is also recommended. Hope this helps. Regards. |
Hello I was wondering, Will an ortho. give me braces. My teeth are not horrible but I do have a small overbite and my two front top teeth are extremely messed up which makes me a little self consious to smile in front of people but the problem is im on the medical card. Is there a chance an ortho would say I need them so the medical card will pay for them? thank you very much | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. As far as the deep bite and maligned front teeth is concerned, You can consult a good orthodontist and get it treated by braces. By braces, you can correct the deep bite and alignment of the teeth so that the aesthetics and traumatic bite can be prevented. Regarding your medical card, it might not be covering the orthodontic treatment. Before getting the treatment started, you need to get a radiograph done like OPG and Lateral rephotograph to assess the status of bone and teeth. You should also get a measurement of the teeth(impressions) and casts(models), to plan the treatment. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi doctor.I am a 20 years old girl..I am experiencing hairfall..I had voluminous hair but since one year I am experiencing loss in hair volume..I am losing hair in the frontal area of the forehead but my doctor says there is no such baldness issues..She has prescribed me some vitamin capsules; no skurf lotion as i have dandruff and proanagen solution too..I am too worried for my hairloss..Will I become bald..Will I regain the volume of my hair..please help.. | I explain everything about hair loss in point twice manner1. 100-150 hair fall every day is very normal. So should be considered hair fall if number of hair more than this.2. Generalized hair fall in female is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition and excessive blood loss due to menstruation3. Stress alopecia is also common in which female keeps their hair very tight in certain manner which creates tension in root and cause hair fall.4. Straightening and other procedure also cause weakness of root5. Other condition like fever, typhoid, malaria, thyroid, etc. also cause hair fall(less common)Treatment1. Have good sleep. Food., green vegetables, fruits2. Take iron and multivitamins like collinear at least 3 month.3. Check you blood hemoglobin if it is less iron and folic acid supplements should start.4. Check thyroid and diabetes to rule out other cause. For Dan Chat Doctor. Use Alicia KT shampoo twice in a week.2. Tab Fluconazole 150 mg twice in week continue this treatment for 1 month. Thanks and regards |
Good evening Dr. Grief, are you for real? I have been having pain and tenderness on the back. Approximately 3-6 inches from the side. It is tender to the touch and I notice it even when I am simply sitting or standing, primarily when sitting. When I touch it feels tender and possibly hard and lumpyish.Waist level. I am a female, 51 years old. Unaware if this is significant I believe I am perimenopausal. Without a period for 50 days and no worry about being pregnant. | Hello Good Evening, According to your description, you seem to have a Lipoma at that site, which is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue (body fat) and common in your age group. It is the most common form of soft tissue tumor. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually movable, and are generally painless. But you find tender, possibly because of its site. In the management part you should go for Excision and Biopsy to confirm diagnosis and definitive treatment. Regards. |
hello, ive been having this one problem for a while now , its annoying i breath shallow everyday i just dont know whats caused, it scares the hell out off me i cant do daily activitys because this as became i regular thing i think about, im only 19 with no heart or lung problems, i do have general anxiety though quite bad, but i breath shallow even when im not in a panic attack? | HiT hanks for writing to Chat Doctor Generalized anxiety causes shallow breathing. Anxiety is opposite of relaxation. When one is relaxed he breathes deep. Exactly opposite happens when one is anxious. There is nothing to worry about. Try practicing deep breathing techniques every day. Sit at a calm place and take deep and slow inspiration. This should be followed by slow expiration. Hear soothing music and do activities that give u pleasure. Make relaxation a habit. Also consult your doctor who prescribes u anxiolytic. These Chat Doctor. The other symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, sweating, rapid and shallow breathing, increased heart rate, confusion, disturbed bowels and increased frequency of urination. Consult a specialist for better help Hope this helps thanks and regards |
Dear Doctor My son aged about 3 and half years old. His scrotum has only one testis. His Ultra sound of whole abdomen show normal seminal vesicle . Pl. tell is seminal vesicle condition of Undescended testis . | Welcome to Chat Doctor Good Seminal vesicle is part of every male genital system. If he is missing a testis, it could be descended, means it is somewhere inside the abdomen. Does he have any swelling in the groin area, just above the thigh, as those are one of the regions the other testis must be hidden but most of the time it is not functional and must be removed to prevent risk of cancer in that? Consult with your Surgeon regarding this issue. |
Is Rifampin useful in treating bacterial cellulitis? My mother recently got a prescription for Rifampin and Doxyclline, both BID x 10 days. I am a pharmacist, but am not familiar with Rifampin and cellulitis. She has already been on Clindamycin and Keflex, both of which helped. The redness has almost subsided, but she still has swelling between the knee and ankle. Thanks for your response. | HelloSign you are a pharmacist, so I am writing pharmacological action of RIFAMPICIN, so that you will understand in better way. Rifampicin is bactericidal to MCO tuberculosis and many other gram positive and negative bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (maybe the reason for cellulitis in your mother case), N.meinigitidis, H. influenza, E. coli, Kelbsiella, Psudomonas, PROTEUS & Legionella. Doxycyclin is a bacteriostatic and also broad spectrum antibiotics. So your doctor prescribed this medicine for broad spectrum coverage. I mentioned in detail because, you are a pharmacist and this will be useful for you. Good luck. |
I have very low back pain and right hip and leg pain. I cant do housework or stand to do dishes without my lower back hurts. My right hip and right leg hurts most of the night that keeps me up. My history is ovarian cancer in 2012 and just had a right knee replacement on Jan 27. any answers what to do or what this could be? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you have a lower back pain which radiates to the hip, thigh and leg it is a symptom of the pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. Also, undergoing physical therapy should help stabilize the core and strengthen the spine & lower limb muscles. As, you had a TKR post which there will be changed in the posture and which may have aggravated the degenerative changes in the spine leading to the degenerative disc pain.in my clinical practice most patients are having similar complains post TKR as there is a change in the posture from abnormal to normal alignment And leading to sudden change in the anatomy. Most patients respond well to physical therapy. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
woke up 4 days ago with a swollen bump on my left ear/temple area and also a marble sized bump on my head near hair line it is on the left sized near my ear. There is no redness as of now but is making my ear hurt, I can not see my Dr. until monday. Is this some kind of infection? | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Although it would need a clinical assessment of the bump near your ear and temple area, from your history of 4 days and aching ear, this could be an infection, viral parotitis being one of the common ones in the area, which might get a bacterial super added infection if not taken care of. If I were your doctor, I after a clinical assessment would advise you for some anti-inflammatory along with a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. In a viral parotitis, usually it subsides with this regimen, but might need antibiotic if there is super added bacterial infection or the intensity increases. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor |
I am a diabetic patient since last 12 years. I am on 30/70 human insulin and used to take 8 units every before lunch since last one and half years as prescribed by Enchronologist at Narayana Hrudhalaya, Bangalore. By the way, I am 67 years old. Before that, I used to take 3 mg Glimpiride tablet. On 08.12.2010, I put on my shoes and walked for about one and half mile. While walking I did not feel any pain in my feet. But after coming home and openining my shoes,I started feeling severe pain on the big toe of my left foot. Next day, I got my blood sugar tested and found the blood sugar Fasting 124 and PP 239. I immdiately consulted my physician and he diagnose the foot infection as pyronachia and prescribed some antiboitic tablet. Healso incresed the does of insulin taking 15 units before breakfast and 8 unit before dinner and advised me to test the blood glucose after 1 week. When I got my blood glucose tested, the fasting went upto 200 and pp 305. The doctor advised me get the infection surgically treated. So I got the ulcer operated and half of my big toe nail was cut. The surgeon prescribed me to take Percin antiboitic tabelts.After 1 week, I got my blood sugar tested and Fasting came down to 143 and PP 257. I took about 20 percin tablets but the ulcer has not yet been healed. My physician advised me to continue the percin tablets. But when I went to the surgeon for dressing, he suggested me to discontinue taking percin tablet. As the wound has not been completely cured, I consulted another Enchronlogist,who has suggested to check my pp blood sugar.Accordingly I got pp blood sugar tested and it has come down to 158. But the would has not been completely healed and I have to get it dressed every 3 days. I would like to be advised what action is now to be taken and since the ulcer is not curing,is there any possiblity of its turning to Gangrene? | HI Thanks for posting your query. Your blood sugars are now controlled, so continue Insulin at 15--0--8 dose only. As of your ulcer is concerned, wound healing is always delayed in diabetics. Most common causes for delayed wound healing are uncontrolled blood sugars (which is controlled in your case) or persisting infection at the wound site. Though you have taken antibiotics the infection might have not yet been cured. I advise you to get a test called Wound swab culture sensitivity test which will detect if any infection is persisting in the wound and also will give information on which antibiotic is useful for that infection. Kindly get the test done and revert with report. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards. |
Motions for 3 month baby Q | Breast milk is harmless in lose motions too. Best herbal combo is Balchaturbha Chat Doctor. Controls lose motions, vomiting, cold etc. of small babies. It's prepared by mixing four child-friendly herbs. BAEL pulp powder also may be added for immediate control harmlessly. If you are in India, you can get easily. For other places, get online, or we can send high quality herbs mixed as per proper procedures. Our professional group offers package at concessional rates for Chat Doctor community. For any further information or query, pl consult through direct question. Hope it helps. |
my wife is 7 months pregnant and for one week now she s had cough, runny nose. Cough get pretty intense at night when she lies down on the bed. Doctor prescribed her pencillin but my wife doesn t want to take on account of its side effects on the child. She started taking Robitussun (200 mg Guaifenesin) today but every time she takes it she throws up within few hours. Please advise what should we do? | Welcome to worlds most visited health forum Chat Doctor. I feel sad to hear about your wives condition. Actually it is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, and she needs medications to get cured. If I was her treating Physician or ORGAN I would have choose medications very cautiously for her. You can consult her physician before considering the below suggested medications. Amoxicillin (It is the safest antibiotic of choice for respiratory infections in pregnancy. Paracetamol. Cetirizen. Keep taking Robitussin. Taking steam inhalation and gargling with your mouth wash also helpful. Proper rest must be assured as it helps recover fast. Hope it was all you needed an answer for. I am at your disposal if you need further information about this issue. Healthiest Regards! |
Looking for a Infection Disease Specialist in Durham region, ON. Thanks.I am a senior citizen, among other issues, I am suffering from recurring Cellulitis since early 2013. My GP (in Ajax, ON) referred me to AJX Hosp Emmergency, leading to a specialist in Infection Diseases. First, I started with IV for first two wks (can t tolerate because of simultaneously on both arms, started getting swollen arms). Orally, I have been using Novo-Lexin, 500mg, 4xTabs a day, each batch 7 days x 2wks. The problem will disappear, and after a short time recur.During the last visit to the Hosp/Doc, he mentioned that he has done all he could and that I should continue the treatment through my GP.I understand that if this matter is left untreated, the spreading bacterial infection may turn into a life-threatening condition...because Cellulitis may affect tissues underlying skin and spread to lymph nodes and bloodstream. I believe my situation could be MRSA carried by Bed-Bugs .I wonder if there is an ongoing research to look into the MRSA matters. If not for me, I would like to see other can benefit in this case? Many thanks, and God bless. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. You should first investigate your staphylococcus aureus by culture and sensitivity. This will diagnose sensitivity pattern of the organisms. In case of MRSA it will be resistant to the routinely prescribe d Chat Doctor. In such case treatment according to sensitivity pattern can cure you. Please remember that incomplete treatment can create in necessary resistant in the bacteria making the treatment more difficult. Once your cellulitis us stopped you should swab your nasal septum, groin, umbilicus for MRSA screening. If the MRSA is still detectable than you should treat it with mupirocin complete treatment with mupirocin ointment can clear MRSA from your system. Please adopt good handwashing practice. It plays half role in your treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
My mom is 80. diagnosed with copd. quit smoking 10+ years ago. on oxygen as needed. wakes up at 3 to 5 am to let CAT out then can t go back to sleep because she can t breath. No cough, congestion. lacking umph and energy more and more. just complains can t fill lungs when awakened, loss of energy to do usual activities plus walks. Should she see heart doctor or regular doctor? | Hello! You should know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs and the symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. Other signs and symptoms of COPD may include shortness of breath, especially during physical activities and lack of energy as your mother has. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. So, what I suggest for your mother is to meet first a pulmonologist and heart doctor to exclude above-mentioned diseases. I hope my answer help you. I wish your mother a good health. |
I had braces for two years and have been wearing a top retainer for about a two years as well. Recently I havent been wearing my retainer... Its probably been around 2 weeks. Now the back of one of the sides will not remain pressed to my teeth (its a clear retainer) and hangs down slightly, compared to the rest of the retainer, which is clinging o my teeth quite tightly. Should I still wear the retainer with hopes that it will help shift my teeth back into place? Or will I need to see my ortho? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor ... I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint Retainer is an Orthodontic appliance that is used to maintain the aligned position of the teeth after completion of the orthodontic treatment to align the teeth. If the retainer is not pressing on the teeth and has become loss it may be possibly due to movement of the teeth due to not wearing the retainer for a long time. It is of no use to wear it as until it is able to apply pressure it will not give any positive results and if you wear it there can be relapse of misalignment of teeth. You should consult your orthodontist and get evaluated for whether you further need retainer or not and if required you need to either get it adjusted or a new retainer may be needed to be fabricated for you that applies appropriate forces over the teeth and helps in maintaining its alignment. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
Serious question. I have noticed a rough patch on the underside of my penis about half way down the shaft. Could i be getting a callus from masturbation? I am married and my wife and i are close to separating. We have not had sex in 6 months and i find myself masturbating once or twice a day | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Masturbation is best when done every alternate day. Doing is 3 to 4 times a week is closest to normal. Since you are doing every day and more than once then you have to control the urges. The skin changes can be due to friction between your hand and the penis skin. If you are in habit of rough masturbation then it is suggested that you apply lubrication jelly and do it slowly. When you get sexual thoughts or urge masturbating then please listen to some good music or read a book. You can also go out of home and meet friends. Try to cut down on viewing and reading pornography if you are addicted to it. Please do meditation and relaxation exercises every day for 30 minutes to keep your mind free. |
hello there, ive noticed a clear see through like discharge( a bit like jelly) today what does this mean? ive been trying to conceive but no look yet but have noticed my breast has a little pale yellow like milk leaking( like when you first become pregnant) i had my period at bgining of last month and have done pregnancy test a week and a half later but was negative please help | Hi, mucous discharge can be seen physiologically and pathologically.in physiological conditions like, during ovulation, sexual arousal, before menstruation and during pregnancy.in pathological conditions like infections also discharge can be seen. As you are having mucous discharge, secretion from the milk and delayed periods there is chance of pregnancy. As some urine pregnancy tests are less sensitive, you can repeat the test or better go for blood test for pregnancy after consulting doctor. Take care. |
good day doc, last month i went to hospital to have my blood test if i have a hepa b and it is positive, the doctor gave me a medicine to take.. she gave me godex, as of now i am taking that medicine in almost 2 weeks.. ive been taking this 2 times a day, can i ask doc if would be a possibility to be a non-reactive my hepa after 1 month? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Codex is having endeavor. It is monoclonal antibody against hepatitis B virus. So you are taking correct Chat Doctor. But, it won't make you non-reactive after 1 month. Actually it needs prolonged treatment, at least 10-12 months for this. All This depends on your viral load. So first get done hepatitis B viral load. And monitor this every two monthly for reduction in viral load. Better to consult gastroenterologist and discuss all these. You will need prolong period, this will not make you non-reactive after 1 month. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hello my father is a liver patient . he s taking the prescribed medicines but his stomach is being swollen day by day. he can t eat anything since he finds his stomache full. i am really worried what should i do? i consulted doctor but he added few more medicines but they dont seem working. please help me. | Hello and thank you for asking Chat Doctor, I understand your concern and if these symptoms progress than its possible that your father is accumulating fluid in his peritoneum, so-called ascites. My advice is to visit your GP or your gastroenterologist and ask them to try to do tests to see if it is ascites or not and do ascites puncture procedure if it's needed. I hope this answer was helpful to you. |
Sometimes my heart beats really fast and I can feel it thumping in my chest. It feels like my heart is pushing through the chest walls. This normally happens about twice a day and usually occurs when I am sitting. It lasts about 15 minutes and then goes back to my normal rate. Can you tell me the cause of this? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to anxiety. But, before coming to this conclusion, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests to exclude some other possible causes |
Usually I poo once every day but lately i have found it very difficult to do that. i now only go to the loo once every two days and when i do go i find it very difficult to poo. i also have found that i have stomach aches usually after i eat something and that my vagina is very itchy in the morning before i have a shower. | His appreciate your concernLooking at your history and symptoms it seems that you might be suffering from vaginal candidiasis with constipation please visit your doctor for urine test and detailed examination meanwhile I would advise you to have liquid softening agent like syrup liquid paraffin for constipationPlease have plenty of fluids and high dietary fiber Hope this helps you thanks for using our shrewish you good health take care |
sometimes my heart feels as if it skips a beat then beats really hard. this is uncomfortable. also I m always out of breath. I m 14 and not out of shape but if I stand for too long I loose breath, if i sit for around twenty minuets then stand I have no breath when I stand and my heart starts racing. I m not sure if this is Normal. please help. | Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. The symptoms you describe are not normal. Possible causes of such symptoms may include arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, anemia. I would suggest consulting a physician and get examined. A detailed medical history and physical examination are necessary. Your doctor may order additional tests like |
Hello my son was sick and running a fever, then he ended up with a rash. I thought it was a fever rash at first but my sons buttocks was really bad that he had open sores. I took him to the ER and the doctor wasnt able to tell me what the rash was exactly. Of course by that night it was irritating my son and hard for him to sleep. I have been use Balmex, he has been doing naked time, and Ive been changing his diaper constantly. My concern is should I get a second opinion regarding this rash and should I take him back to daycare with this rash. The Doctor stated to give him 1 day but Im not sure if thats enough time | Hello, Thanks for the query, Probably he has developed chicken pox. It is better to avoid day care till the time the rashes Chat Doctor. Please apply an antibacterial cream on the rashes. This will prevent secondary bacterial infection. Also give him an antihistamine syrup. This will give him some relief. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
Hello. My name is abdul. I live in India. I think i have depression. When I was 16, I developed a relation with a woman who was 25 at the time. We broke up when she got married and had a baby with someone else. I stayed till I saw that my relation with her was ruining both me and her marriage. So we called it off. She got divorced and blames it all on me as all of it was my fault. I don t know if I did the right thing or not but she makes me feel as if I was the guilty one. I have depression because of her. I need someone to tell me if what I did was right or wrong. | Mr Abdul you had affair with a girl .she married, and you moved out of her life .u did a great thing .it was morally correct ...may be that lady was not ready to forget you, or she is blaming her failures in marriage at you ...please explain to that girl that your intentions were right .if she is not convinced .forget her .and concentrate on your life .but the guilt is overcoming you .please see a psychiatrist soon ...best of luck |
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me im 5 weeks pregnant and havnt had any symptoms, only sore breast, Im a little worried as i had a misscarriage befor and had no symptoms too. I do have a daughter and when i was pregnant with her i had everything. I am really worried about this, is this normal? Thank you, Hannah | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the symptoms of pregnancy are nausea, vomitings, increased urination, sore breasts etc. They start around 6 weeks of pregnancy and persist till 12 weeks or beyond with variability in different woman. As you are at 5 weeks now there is time for the development of pregnancy symptoms. If the urine pregnancy test is clearly positive then the pregnancy might be normal. If the test is weakly positive along with poor development of symptoms then it might sound abnormal. Even some woman experience less few symptoms in her next pregnancies than first one. So relax. Serum Chat Doctor can also be done to know the pregnancy status. And ultrasound also confirms the diagnosis. Avoid stress. Relax. Best regards... |
I have a swollen gland in the parotid gland region. It came up suddenly overnight but I did have an ear infection. I also have different lymph nodes swollen in my neck. Could this be salivary gland cancer? Also I have what seems to be near near my preauricular lymph node | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Sailoadenitis of parotid gland is the most common infection of the salivary gland. The history and symptoms are suggestive of infection of the parotid gland. These symptoms should be confirmed by the examinations. The preauricular and cervical group of lymph node are commonly involved in the infection of the parotid gland. You require physical examination and lab investigation to confirm the diagnosis. Thank you. |
Hello, I had 2 root canals done in the past month in a half. First was Upper back left tooth and then the one second next to it. My left side of my face and temple were pounding as well as the tooth, along with pressure...this was after my second tooth.. dentist opened it back up and let it breath, then retreated. All was well for 2 weeks. Now face pain and throbbing are back but now it is the tooth with first root canal that feels pressure and throbs. Could this be another failed root canal and could this be why the side of my face is throbbing? I also have not been feeling well since this all started..such as lathargic and mild sore throat ...as well as metalic taste that seems to only be on left side of my tongue . Thank you. Paula | Hello there.... In case of recent history of cold...you might experience similar symptoms seen with sinusitis and pharyngitis... If you don't have any symptoms pertaining to your upper respiratory tract then the reason could be attributed to the root canal treatment performed.....throbbing kind of pain is usually associated with infections...root canal failure can be attributed to various reasons...improper filling of the root canals, any left over accessory canal, filling beyond the root apex...dead space in the root canal will all lead to accumulation of the microorganisms and would trigger pain.... a radiograph needs to be taken to assess the aptness of the root canal... Consult your dental surgeon for clinical evaluation and management... |
I have a small pain (lasts 1 sec or so) on my left side near the heart(not heart pain).This happens once a month(sometimes never)Today It happened 6 times during the day.I must tell you Im overweight and Im afraid of heart attack...(Im only 24years old)Whats the problem? | Hi Thereafter going through your query I understand your concerns would like to tell you that a heart attack at your age is very unlikely until unless you have a strong cardiac family history and even your symptoms are not suggestive of any heart disease.It's advisable for you to maintain a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart attack in the future. Hopefully this has answered your query. Kind Regard |
To whom this may concern | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. As your doctors says, the ulcers in the mouth can be stress ulcers more aggravated by the fever and other causes. I would advise you to * Apply Mucosal/ Denote on all the ulcers two to three times a day. If you have more pain, take a paracetamol (fever can be due to this also).*Avoid spicy food.*Reduce the stress level.*Visit your dentist as soon as possible and rule out the condition of the wisdom tooth and do what is necessary treatment for it.*Use Betadine mouth wash for a while. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards |
I had a soft spot on top of my head that hurt when I touched it and would cause a slight headache. The soft spot has now changed into a small bump about the size of the end of my pinky finger. This spot now hurts constantly, especially if I touch it. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of a spot on the head that hurts on touching. This is most probably due to infected sebaceous cyst as this is the commonest reason if there is no other history like trauma or so. Another reason can an infected hematoma. I would suggest you to see a Doctor for clinical examinations and proper treatment may be with an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and supportive treatment. If advised go for incision and Chat Doctor. |
I am 64 years old. Late last February 2011 I started to have some light post menapausal bleeding. I made an appointment with my gyn about 6 weeks later. Turns out I had endometrial adenocarcinoma which was found during a hysterectomy in June 2011. No lymph nodes were taken, cancer was unexpected. Gyn/Onc did a CT scan after hysterectomy whicChatDoctore back all good, he noted 2 small lung nodules (1 was 2mm, 1 was 4mm) but said he wasnt concerned and was nearly positive that had nothing to do with the cancer. Since lymph nodes werent taken, he said he was 85% sure that it didnt invade the nodes but he ordered a PET scan as well in late July 2011 and all came back clear. The cancer was invasive endometrial adenocarcinoma, Stage 1b (new FIGO staging), Grade 2. It says that it was contained in uterus but was about 79% through muscle. There was \"some\" LVSI. My Gyn/Onc said that with no further treatment he would put my non-recurrence rate at 80% but with external and external radiation, he would put it about 90-95%. I had all the external radiation and internal radiation treatments in August/September 2011. The Gyn/Onc said that since it has been 6 months since my last scan (clear PET Scan in late July 2011, after my hysterectomy but before my radiation treatments began) he would have me do a CT (chest, abdomen, pelvis) this week and meet with him for my 6 month follow up next week. I havent had any symptons or anything since my radiation, and my PET was clear 6 months ago, yet I am nervous my CT will show a recurrence or some problem. Any thoughts? | Your oncologist rightly explained to you the benefit of external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy (internal radiation). Surgery alone results in Disease Free Survival rate (DFS) at 5 years of 80% and addition of radiation therapy to surgery improves the DFS to about 95%. You have received the standard treatment after your surgery, and you do not have any symptoms at present, so it would be a surprise if the follow-up CT scan shows a recurrence. So, stay positive. Wishing you all the best and a healthy life ahead. |
My son got married last December, and lives with his wife and mother in law. Hes very unhappy living there but financially cant afford to move out. Ever since he got married hes been losing lot of weight and has bad moods. He says the wife and mother in law are not good cooks and he doesnt eat healthy food. I am very worried about my son. He was never this skinny and looking very sickly. He used to use Marijuana when teenager but not anymore? I sometimes wonder whether hes using other stuff to ease his pain or frustration or if hes suffering depression? Please help me because I dont know how to approach this matter? Thank you | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I do not think food is the only reason behind his behavior. Secondly calling this behavior as depression may not be right because this could be just dissatisfaction. I suggest you talk to your son with all your love and compassion. Or else, take him to a psychological counselor and counselor should help you. The reasons behind the behavior should be analyzed and accurate treatment method to be suggested. Understanding family and its intricacies is the trick. Your son should change, but it might take some time, and he might need your assistance as well as his wife. For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I was told years ago that I have an abscessed tooth and needed a root canal. I have had no work on this tooth. There is a small bump under the tooth on my gum line & occassionally it will get sore & I will burst it and floss & brush and it will be fine. The tooth never causes me any pain. Do I have any need for concern? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bump over the gums below the tooth is because of the abscess or collection of pus secondary to teeth or gum infection. Consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. If I am your treating doctor, I would have suggested you to take radiographs like RVG or IOP AR to rule out gum and teeth infection. If it is a gum or teeth infection I would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). Then I would have suggested going for scaling and root planing for gum infection. RCT or extraction if it is a tooth infection. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Have had 3 periods , tests negative , have some pregnancy sings ! Been trying 6monts to conceive after my baby died , he lived for 30 days. I had c sectioned at 33 weeks. He was diagnosed with Edwards. Think I m just wishing to be pregnant Going for scan Tuesday ? I will be 43 in march. Have 4 health kids. Really want Another especially because of what happened. Worried that may not get pregnant ? & that something go wrong ? | Cellophane you for your query. Firstly, as the tests are negative, you are certainly not pregnant. At 43, I think you need to take the help of an IVF specialist. However, as you conceived a year and a halfback, you have good chances of conceiving again. Please remember, that as maternal age advances, chances of chromosomal disorders (like Edwards) increases. Have evaluation of your ovarian reserve, your partners' semen analysis, genetic counselling and then proceed ahead with the treatment advised by an IVF practitioner. Take care. |
My partner has been suffering acute pain in the left side of the upper back near his shoulder blade and in his left side of chest for week and half, he is excusted all the time, no energy, he has been to his doctor and has been diagnosied with shingles and has had a course of antibiotics and pain killers for a week, he has no rash and doesnt seem to be getting any better in fact he is getting worst. | Here the pain for left shoulder blade and under the chest can be related to 2 things first it can be due too heart problem, or it can be due to cervical spine problem check if patient have pain under the chest while walking upstairs or going up hill along with breathing difficulty then it might be related to heart, and you need to see cardiologist and should go ahead with electrocardiogram as well treadmill test if both this test comes normal then he can check weather he has pain radiating from check to hand along with numbness in hand in that case it can be related to lower cervical spine and I suggest visiting orthopedic and go ahead with x-ray or MRI of cervical spine. As per the report here orthopedic will suggest for conservative management with medication and physiotherapy or else surgical management for sever spinal or disc related problem. Suppose if there is no much issue then he can also check with physio after doing all testing. Here physio will guide him with few stretching and strengthening exercise to improve further. Along with this also take physiotherapy treatment to relax soft tissues and increase healing effect in soft tissue. You can also use hot pack frequently at home to have some more relaxing effect on your soft tissues this should be used mainly on painful area near to spine. Take care. |
i am normally a healthy 30 year old female slightly underweight and have been diagnosed with asthma in the past last night i was told a couple of year ago that i had high blood pressure but didnt see a docor as i still felt well during sex i had a sharpe crushing pain in the middle of my chest that got sharper as i breathed in it went after a few minutes but i have never experienced this before and should i be worried | Hi, Chest pain could be because of bronchitis(allergic or infective), pertussis, seasonal asthma etc. You may undergo routine blood count, ESR with X-ray chest and pulmonary function test. You must consult your pulmonologist to get diagnosed first and then treatment. Asthma is itself an allergic disease due to cold or dust or pollen or grass etc. irrespective of the triggering factor. Treatment is mainly symptomatic which might require inhalation steroids, beta receptor agonists, anticholinergics as MDI or rota haler as a regular treatment. To decrease the inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles, you might be given oral antihistamines with mast cell stabilizers(montelukast) and steroids (prednisolone) with nebulization and frequently steam inhalation. The best way to cure any allergy is a complete avoidance of allergen or triggering factor. Consult your pulmonologist. |
I think im crazy; i have these crazy mood swings several times a day, somtimes im really hyper and i piss everyonr off.other times i feel really sad and i hate myself!!!ive tried looking for help online but i keep getting told its nomal teenage drama; im 15 | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 15. The description you gave is not enough to diagnose perfectly. If you require proper diagnosis, you need to provide more information. You should also know more about teenage. You are crossing an important milestone. Furthermore, you will be confused among so many things about role identity, gender identity, family and peer identity, social identity etc. Over and above your parents could be treating you \"funnily\". These combined, brings restlessness and other associated emotional problems in teenage. Also, certain disappointments in life vents adds fuel to the problem. Understand that you are learning LIFE. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
My boyfriend is in the hospital with a mysterious chest infection. The have done a biopsy but because they gave him antibiotics, they were not able to get a culture. The infection is serious and close to his heart so they are guessing at what kind of antibiotics he needs and are giving him 3 types of antibiotics and will then do a CT scan to see if it has improved. Do you know what type of infection he can possibly have. They could not find any cancer cells from the biopsy and the first CT scan showed a large chest mass. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your boyfriends situation and problem. Since cancer cells are absent, no need to worry about lung cancer. Infections like tuberculosis, fungal, parasitic infection etc. are uncommon and can cause mass like lesion in chest. These are not diagnosed by routine culture method. For them special culture media is used. So discuss with your doctor about these uncommon infections. Empirical anti tb Chat Doctor. |
hi doctor, my mom did a MRI few days ago and it said tiny t2 abnd flair hyperintensity focus are seen in subcrotcial white matter of both frontal lobe . corresponding area shows iso signal intensity in t1 weighted images i want to is it very serious kind of dieases?? and also i would like to know the causes, treatment and any complications of this situation. i would also like to know what are the things to be taken into consideration for my mom. thank you ! | Hi NEA, Thank you for posting your query. MRI brain findings of your mother are common findings, and can occur in a variety of conditions. These include migraine, ischemia of brain (less blood flow) and desalinating illness (where the covering of the nerves get damaged). The most common cause is migraine. There is no need to worry about this finding. Based on your moms symptoms, the neurologist would be able to come to a conclusion regarding the diagnosis. Medical treatment would help her get better. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Im experiencing some pain and cramping under my left breast. It feels like the rib cage, its been on and off for 3 weeks. Went to my primary doc and got an ekg which was normal. Pain is worse if I breathe in deep, i take short breaths in and out until it goes away. If Im experiencing the pain it also gets worse when I lay down flat. I remember experiencing these pains as a kid and throughout my life but not on a regular basis. I have not had them in many years. I bought Gas x but it did not help. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. No need to worry about heart diseases as your EKG is normal. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.2. Avoid movements causing pain.3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.4. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I m having pain at about 9.5 in my frontal shoulder area. Could this be bursitis, arthritis, torn rotator cuff, or dislocation. To my knowledge I have not injured this shoulder. I had 3 months ago surgery on the opposite shoulder for bursitis in which the bursa sac was removed. I do have osteoarthritis in some of my other joints. I am having to wait for my orthopedic appointment until next month on the 12th. What else can I do? I ve tried icing and it helps while on. Booze also helps with pain. I will not take Norco. I take meloxicam daily for fibromyalgia and have also take aleve today as in other days. Is there anything else interim that I can do? | Hi,First thank you for providing me an opportunity to assist you. I don't think it will be a bursitis, arthritis, torn rotator cuff or dislocation. I think it will be a purely muscular pain and weakness of muscle groups around the shoulder joint. Why don't you try strengthening your triceps, biceps, trapezius muscles and wait till you meet your or tho.I have seen many cases with anterior pain in shoulder joint, it all takes a few weeks to get rid of it, if the triceps and trapezius are strengthened. Once the anatomy of the body is made aligned the problems are out of the body. I wish you a speedy recovery and best for future health. Thank you |
What is Thalami c bleed disease. Local Doctors diagnosed my disease as thalami c bleed. I am 80 years old male having 05 married children. In November, 2008 I felt some unknown state of my left side from head to last finger of my foot. Now often I feel some part of my left leg and hand senseless. | Hello and welcome. Thalamus is a part of brain situated between the cerebral cortex and the midbrain. And play important role in relaying sensory and motor information to cortex and also play role somebody and alertness. If there is bleeding inside it then symptoms most commonly contralateral hemianesthesia (numbness), mild hemiparesis, hematuria, and sometimes intolerable intractable severe aesthetic pain in half of the body. Hope this is the answer. Thanks |
Hi Doc,recently past 4-5 months I started getting constipation, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, abdominal cramping at times and Indigestion. My food habits have been irregular meals because of my job.however I checked my stools and found Entamoeba Histolytica cysts. I travel a lot and have started taking Isabgol which is a natural fibre which has helped me considerably. What do you suggest ? | Hi thanks for your question. You have diagnosed meiosis. So now start the Chat Doctor. Along with that take care not to eat outside food. Take healthy nutritional diet for few days. Fruit juices helpful. Take semisolid diet more than compare to solid with green leafy vegetables. After getting cured of meiosis mostly digestion sun sequentially will be normal. If still you have problem then we will do further work up. I hope my suggestion will help you. |
I get tired when I breath. Like, when I breath, my heart starts to beat so fast. I m 15 years old, and from time to time I smoke marijuana, but this happened to me even before I started to smoke marijuana. Down between my neck (throat) and upper chests, I can feel like some type of pressure, and sometimes even when I move from one side to the other side, my heart starts to beat so fast and I get this weird pressure in my chest/between my chest and throat/neck. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having stress and anxiety related chest discomfort. Since you are taking marijuana, better to rule out cardiac cause. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much. Your symptoms like palpitation (rapid heart rate),chest pressure and difficulty in breathing can be due to anxiety. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. And avoid marijuana smoking. It will only harm you. So quit as soon as possible. |
Two years ago, I had a stent implant in my heart. When I got home from the hospital I noticed blood under the big toe nail. There was not injury to this toe. I eventually lost the nail. When the new nail was about halfway grown out, I lost the nail again. The third nail is again about halfway grown out and doesnt appear to be growing anymore. I dont know if the two things are related, but last night I woke up with my big toe (same toe) hurting badly. I couldnt stand the bedclothes on it. It is swollen and red today and still hurting. What is the problem? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. Having pains in your leg and finger and the lost of the nail is not normal. It means having problems with the blood supply of your extremities. The fact that you had implanted stents fortify this suspicion, because this means that you are diagnosed with coronary atherosclerosis, and you had stenosis in your coronary arteries. Whith the same mechanism you might have stenosis in the arteries that supply your extremities, and they are now offering from ischemia. So, I advise you to seek medical attention. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend a color Doppler of your extremities to evaluate possible stenosis and after that maybe an Anglo ct. After that we can judge how to deal with the problem. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor. |
I had a CT scan with contrast today , it shows a small apical nodular density in the left apex, paperwork says it may represent granulomatous change. This spot first showed up in a chest x ray. I am experiencing back pain on both sides, along rib cage, could this be from the contrast? It feels like muscle spasms | Hello, I have studied your case. For nodule, you may need PET scan to confirm any metastasis or activity. Nodule may not lead to back pain. According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle sprain in your lower back. Most probably due to bad posture or sudden jerk. When such patient comes to our hospital we usually do x-ray to rule out any nerve compression. MRI spine will show any disc bulge is there or not. And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. 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. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I m about 18 weeks pregnant. I recenty had a amniocentesis in which the chromosomes results showed extra material on the chromosome 4. My husband and I had to give blood, the doctors said is either one of us carrier the trait it would be considered inherited from the parents. If neither one of us show the trait, should I be concered, and what health condition (disorders) could my baby have? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I am assuming that by \"extra material in chromosome 4\" you mean trisomy of chromosome 4. Please clarify it from your doctor. Trisomy chromosome 4 is a rare disorder. The baby may have structural deformity, cardiac malformations and mental retardation of varying degrees. If you and your partner both are carriers then chances of recurrence in future pregnancy is higher.in my opinion you should discuss this matter with your doctor about the possible effects to the fetus and decide prudently. Please write back if you have any more questions. |
I am concerned about a orange/brown spot on the bottom of my foot that just apperaed overnight and is about the size of a dime. Its flat and not painful and will not scrape off. I am also concerned due to the fact that my headaches are increasing in intensity today and taking my vision away with them. | Hello, Considering your symptoms, it is necessary consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests |
Hi! I where on the injection 3month ( depo proveria ) for 4 years my period didnt want to come so I went to the dr ( stoped in september with injections) he gave me ovral to drink and got my periods on the 20 th tomorrow will be my last day of period! (I have 2 boys aged 8-5 ) so never had problems conceiving! I started yesterday ( may 24 2013 ) with fertomid how likely am I to conceive??? And when would I know Im ovulating | Hi there ~I understand your concerns. I am glad that you have tried a lot of medications, and they have worked for you in the past. I am not sure how likely you are to conceive with the Fatimid, but the chances are pretty high. Furthermore, I do believe that your temperature of the body increases when you ovulate, and you know it by measuring your body temperature twice daily. Furthermore, I hope you also consult an IVF specialist if you are unable to conceive a baby with the above method. I hope this helped. Take care of yourself and have a lovely day! |
Am 29years old i took three contraceptive pills ten hours before having sex,could i be pregnant?i was on pill but when the pack finished i stopped and i was not having sex but when i thought of having sex its when i took three of them but it was before sex.could i be pregnant? | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern. That is not the way to use pills for birth control. You have to be on the regular pill pack to have the contraceptive benefits. For emergency contraception, distinct set of pills with other distinct formulations are available. So yes there is a risk of pregnancy, particularly if you were mid-cycle, around your per ovulatory days. Please use regular contraception in the future. Do take a pregnancy test if you skip your periods. Take care. |
I was skiing today with my daughter. She fell and while helping her, a snowboarder hit me in the head with his snowboard and dragged me a bit. He literally fell on my head with his snowboard. Luckily, I was wearing a helmet but my head has been heavy ever since and Im afraid to fall asleep. I usually sleep without pillow but Im debating whether I should sleep tonight with one. Also, should i go get CAT scan tomorrow instead of going to work? I am wondering... | Hello and welcome. The accident was unfortunate. You seem to be having minor concussion, it does not exactly warrant a CT scan. It's advisable to wait for 4-5 days. Meanwhile, you may consider taking mild painkiller and hot water bag. Avoid mental stress, alcohol, smoking. Take rest and try to sleep well. Eat a soft non-spicy diet with plenty of fruits. Keep a watch for any new symptom. You should recover soon with above precautions in a week. Hope I solved the query. Thank You so much. Take care, wish you speedy recovery |
Hello, My mom is 84 and has persistent dry cough for about 2 months. Earlier she had it for 2 years and somehow it went away. Now it has returned. The Doctor is giving her Montek 5 mg twice a day. Another Doctor suggested that we give Montek 10 mg once a day as 5 mg does not cross the threshold to be effetive. The first Doctor says that 10mg could be addictive and refuses to change over. We have checked once for Eosinophyles and seems to be ruled out. Vipin | Respected Vi pin hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.*This is in relation with her weakened immune reactions of the lungs to fight against any minor bacterial viral infiltrations.*Any molecules are just supportive, main stay of her betterment is to boost-up her lungs' immunity by certain ways as I recommend here |
Hi my name is Rhondelyn and I am having a bit of a problem I think and feel pregnant but the test results were negative and I m on my period (which is early) but my headaches, nausea, dizzyness, and the cramps in my upper stomach have not passed if anything i believe they have gotten. | HI, I understand your concern. Home pregnancy test is reliable after 8 days of expected date of period. So the test you did will not be positive before the date of your menses. If your bleeding is scanty, this time - it can be implantation bleeding. Early pregnancy with bleeding can be treated provisionally as a threatened abortion till the expected date of periods . & thereafter pregnancy confirmed by blood Chat Doctor test. The management can be decided after physical examination. So you should consult a gynecologist. Thanks. |
Hello, I had a sexual encounter back in July where the condom had come off. I believe it came off as he was pulling out but not to certain if it came off due to the friction i felt while having intercourse. About 5 days later, i woke up with severe diarrhea that Ive never experienced in my life that had went away the next day and i also had a loss of appetite and the food i did attempt to eat that next day, had a strange metalic taste along with spotting....Ive taken several pregnancy tests and after taking them, i had all negatives. The spotting had continued along with thrush and Ive never experienced that along with the metalic taste which can also be caused from the dehydration however, the diarrhea is what scared me. When I went to the er, The Dr. did a pelvic exam and drew blood and I was told i had bacterial vaginosis and prescribed flagyl. Two weeks prior to that, i had started a new diet consisting of fish and high in vegetables however i had very little bowel movements...Im unsure as to whether that could be typical ARS symtpoms, from the diet, or food poisioning? Since that incident four months ago, Ive experienced muscle twitching in my lower back that has happened within the past two months, sensitivity to the light, pelvic pain. Does this sound like typical ARS symptoms? I spoke with the guy i had intercourse with and he told me he got tested after i asked him about it and he also got tested about 2 weeks ago and he tested negative for everything. Ive also been experiencing severe fatigue, muscle aches, difficulty sleeping at night, some instances where im hot which has been ongoing for two months now and more painful periods. Does this sound like ARS symptoms or could this all be related to stress....Ive also had a dream about 2 weeks ago where i was tested in the dream and told i was HIV positive along with very vivid dreams. Does this sound like typical ARS symptoms?? Please help as im worried and worrying has taken over my life | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. The only way to confirm your HIV status is to test your blood sample for antibodies against HIV 1 and 2 by ELISA. This test will relieve your anxiety and stress. The symptoms you have mentioned in your query are not of AS. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by anaerobic bacteria which are usually commensalism of the genital tract, and you have been correctly treated by Flagyl. I suggest you undergo the HIV test and confirm your status instead of imagining the worst and worrying unnecessarily. Thanks. |
Hi I have just recently finished menstrating am 56yrs old and just forund a pea size lump under left armpit and also gland in left side od neck swollen, have been to gp suggested wait 2 weeks see if still there and if is go for scan, what do you think. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. It looks like lymph nodal enlargement.2. They are seen with any infections / inflammation in the breast and any malignancies.3. Your GP would like to see if it resolves by itself in 2 weeks.4. Follow your GP, and get scan done if the symptoms still persists.5. Since there are no other pathology you have mentioned, you can wait. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
I m looking for an on-line doctor who can prescribe methadone for my back pain. I have been taking methadone for 8 years now but my doctor moved and I m tired of trying to find a new doctor in Anchorage. Pain doctors are few and far between here. It would be so nice to handle things from my home-office. It s cold outside! | Thank you for your question. I would suggest you Tory alternative therapies for pain relief instead of getting dependent on methadone. One easy way is to Tramadol 100 mg twice a day. There is Kate Bast , an ayurvedic oil for local application for 30 minutes after warming it up. This may give relief from pain and dependence on oral Chat Doctor. Also try hot fomentation and massage of the back in a spa |
Hi Doctor, my 30 years old husband has just been diagnosed with brain TB. Before this happens, he had high fever and it turned to fits and we had to call ambulance to take him to the hospital the other day. Most importantly, I just wanted to know if this is curable? Doctors said he needs to take medications for 9 months. At times, he had severe headaches and pain on the right side of his head. Can he get back to work and having normal lifestyle after this? Im super worried and we actually just got married 3 months ago. | Hello madam,First, my reassurance call to calm you down. Brain TB also known as tuberculous meningitis(TBM) is a curable disease provided the medicines are taken regularly with a proper schedule and must never be stopped without consulting your treating physician. Rightly said, minimum duration of antitubercular (ATT) therapy in central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS) tuberculosis is 9 months. He will be able to resume his routine, once the disease improves. Please consult your treating physician, if your husband starts having worsening of headache, vomiting, any seizure activity or any other symptom. Also, if he develops jaundice or any kidney problem, please consult your doctor immediately, as he would like to modify the medicines in this case. In addition, please make at least monthly visits to your doctor. He may like to get brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) intermittently to track the response. Just be careful, everything will be fine. Hope it helps. |
My 17 month old grandson is coughing, has a fever of 102 & difficulty breathing. He s been miserable all day. He seems to get way too many episodes like this. How can we decide whether he needs to be taken to the hospital. He has been nebulized with albuterol, but it hasn t helped much. Is there any chance he could have the MERS virus? We are in Manhattan. | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. There is a condition called bronchiolitis whicChatDoctormonly affects child Chat Doctor. Probably your grandson has it. It is caused by a virus called respiratory initial virus (RSV) although certain other viruses like Adenovirus, Influenza and Para influenza virus may also cause it. It is unlikely to have been caused by MERS virus. Although he has not got much relief, I would insist that the nebulization be continued. It can be given with albuterol or hypertonic saline which would relieve his wheezing if any. If he wheezes, I would insist that you take him to hospital. Hope that helps. Feel free to contact back with any other queries if any. |
Hi. About 2 years ago I was diagnosed with a bruised bone in my right knee. Over the course of time and rehab, I still suffer a tremendous amount of pain. It feels as if there s no cartilage in between the bones in my knee and that the bones are scrapping each other. What is happening? | Hello, As there is an injury of the knee, and you feel no cartilage meaning there will be friction or bone touching feeling for you. If so, taking up an x-ray or MRI will be of choice. As the MRI is mainly for understanding the soft tissue injury like the ligaments and cartilages and x-ray for the bones we can figure out what is the status of the bone and soft tissues. Post which we can advise you exercise like - static Qua Chat Doctor. Also, a knee brace will be advised to act as a muscle supporter. Most cases will respond to exercise and conservative therapy. May take around 6-8 weeks of time to get full function of the knee and strength. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In |
I am 34yr old woman. Hystory of chronic aches and pains over most of my body. Lots of blood work done recently, only came back with elevated RA factor and low vit D. Was seen by rheumatologist, no diagnosis sincell no swelling in joints. Chronic stomach issues pointing to possible IBS. Could this be fibro? | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding body pain and joint swelling. I can understand your concern. Dear, on going through your story, what I want to tell you is that your weak immune system is responsible for all the trouble you are facing. Your chronic aches and pains over body, elevated RA factor and low it D, swelling in joints. Chronic stomach issues pointing to possible IBS, fire. On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against diseases Name of the disease dose matter much. Our health depends upon physical activity level and the diet we take. , I would like to suggest you to Include essential nutrients - vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber Aloe vera, lemon juice, ginger, garlic. Eat flax seed, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Antioxidants like turmeric powder in a cup of hot milk, and You should take care to include in natural form to eradicate toxins and experience decrease in pains. For proper blood circulation, regular physical activity is essential for strong immunity and experience of decrease in pains and for long-lasting healthy life. . Right things at right time. Adequate diet intake regular physical activity - walk, yoga, Panama , meditation helps to achieve better results. Irregular lifestyle, fried, fast foods made of fine floor, too much of tea coffee, alcohol, smoking, anger, stress, Avoiding is a better bet . All create toxins, imbalance in your system causing gas & other digestive problems , which you call IBS Sun bath early morning daily for 1/2 an hour is helpful for balancing low It D for strengthen your bone in your body in natural form. If problem persists, thorough check up is advised in time, so that early treatment can be started. Hope this helps solve your query Take care All the best. Wish you good health ahead |
hi my wife is psw and accidendally pricked herself with a patient insulin needle while trying to place it back in case, her finger bleed a little. This was about 5 hours ago and there is no swelling or redness, please give us some advice thanks | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . As per our complaint the insulin needle is a very small bore micro needle and needle prick injuries can not always be harmful or cause any symptoms like redness or swelling and as already 5 hours have passed then there is no necessary that she will have inflammatory symptoms and in case if delayed symptoms appear also they will be mild. Other thing that I would like to tell you as additional information that needle prick injuries can cause transmission of infection from the infected patients, so it will be better if you get the information that the needle from which the patient was given insulin has any known infections. In case of no information a blood investigation of your wife can be carried out so that any risk of infection can be ruled out and if present initial control by medicines can be achieved. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
my heart beat increases very often and i feel uncomfortable. i feel heaviness in my stomach. i also have a gastric problem i feel. because i feel soffcation in breathing and heart burning as well. what could be the reason for heart beat increasing. recentlyi had my ECG done and it was normal. is this something which i have to be more cautious about? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would advise to rule out any possible triggering factors for fast heart beating, like anemia, thyroid gland dysfunction, other organ dysfunctions, etc. I recommend performing a medical check up with a careful physical examination, coupled with some blood tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, chest X-ray study, liver and renal function tests, etc.). If any suspicions for abnormally high heart rate is raised by the above examination, then an ambulatory ECG monitoring would be advisable. If everything result OK by the above tests, and only normal sinus tachycardia is present, then an investigation towards diagnosis of anxiety should be sought. Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! |
For the past 4 nights i woke up around the same time with a rapid heart beat. Ive been to the cardiologist about this. My EKG and Echo were normal. I also wore a holter but it didnt happen that night but it did show my heart beat per minute as high as 120. The doctor says there is nothing wrong and my heart is healthy but to follow up in a month if it doesnt go away. What do you think is wrong. I am 24 yrs old, 5ft 11 in and weigh 212 lbs. | Hello. Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. During sleep, there is a predominance of the parasympathetic system acting on the body. However, there is a phase - rapid eye movement phase - which is characterized by a flush of catecholamines (a Chat Doctor. You said that you tried a 24-hour Holder rhythm monitoring. My opinion is that you have nothing to worry about. However, If you continue to be worried, I would recommend you to be put on an episode rhythm monitor, which allows you to turn the machine on right at the moment when your symptoms happen. Then you can go at your physicians office and read the EKG registered at the moment of your symptoms. I hope I was helpful. Take care. |
Hi I suffered Encephaitis in August 2005 and have been on Epilim 200 ever since but have not had a fit since August 2005. Will I be on it for life or can I come off it. As a result of Encephlitis I have short term memory problems and one of the side effects of Epilim is to worsen this | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. I am glad to note that you have not had fits for almost 9 years now. If you had an MRI brain done, and it was normal, then, you should be given a chance to come off Emilia (sodium valproate). However, if there was an abnormality such as gloss on the MRI, then there would be a mild risk of fits recurring in the future. If possible, please upload the MRI brain report. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Hi, Im and 19 year old, and am thinking of taking some MDMA on NY, the only issue i am concerned about is that i have very low Hemoglobin ~92g/L and i am currently on iron supplements, should i be concerned about anything or is there any tips you can give me whilst im on it and what things to look out for | Hi, your he level is low, and you required treatment is sure. But first thing to be done is to search for the cause. It may be due to iron deficiency, it b12 deficiency or may be due to many other reasons. So first go for MTV MCH and PS examination and if required go for s. Iron and s.ferritin. First you confirm your diagnosis and then take treatment accordingly. You will definitely get benefits. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. |
Hello sir/maam,I have mild pain in my lower left abdomen since 15 days. Its mild but not severe!It occurs mostly when i am sitting! When i walk or go out it does not occur! Could there be anything to worry about?Your help would be appreciable!Thank you | I have gone through the details, but you need to be examined clinically before a diagnosis can be made. If you are having irregular bowel habits, there is a possible correlation and such a pain typically occurs due to constipation. If that is the case, you would need to take a high fiber diet and avoid junk food. I would insist you not to grow apprehensive, but please visit a doctor and get yourself checked. |
I have been experiencing a clavicular fullness, neck fullness and jaw pain for the past few years ..been tested for everything (nothing lfe threatening).. all they found was an abnormality in my submandibular gland (cystic) and a ranula. In past few months under my tongue is swollen and VERY painful (pain radiates to jaw) the swelling (mouth floor and clavicular)and pain come and go and I cannot tolerate the pain and numbness /Tingling anymore, nasty taste after swelling goes down... after reading a lot ... how do the drs distinguish if it is a ranula or a plunging ranula? Should I be worried? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling below the tongue can be a cystic lesion arising from the sub lingual salivary gland which is called manual. If this manual permeates through the mylohyoid muscle and spreads down to neck region and produces swelling in the neck region below the mandible, it is called a plunging manual. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out, because infection arising from the teeth can also result in pain and swelling of similar kind. Get an ultrasound done to rule out the pathology. If it is diagnosed as manual or plunging manual, then it has to treated surgical to prevent complications like difficulty in swallowing, respiratory problems. The nasty taste can be because of the contents of the cyst which gets burst following any trauma to the cyst. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi, Dr Samuel Grief,this is the lady that wrote a query on thursday evening-17 April-local time, about her journey through fertility treatments. Please you could check with the above email address,I was told my query has been reviewed.Could not find answers in the chats,perhaps you send mine to my email,my query was a bit lengthy and today is my CD8,I finished my course of 50mg clomid,don t know the next course of treatment. Please Dr.Grief I need answers....been waiting! Thank You. Ijeoma-Nigeria | Hi Lima, i don't. Know detail history in your case please update me about it in terms of age history of thyroid problem, diabetes,hypertension, ashtma, husband semen analysis, any history. Of tube testing done? If I was your treating doctor, and you have already taken tablet closed for 5 days and if you have 30 days cycle you can take injection Chat Doctor 5000 IU on day17,day21 of your cycle and planned relations from day 12 to day21 alternate day. |
Hi doctor i have pcos and got PCOD profile done which is in range. after that I got HSG done on 9th day of menses which was normal and 10th day i started with follicular study yesterday was my 13th day and my follicle measured 1.36cms. What are the chances of conceiving.By Anonymous | Hi, I think you should repeat a scan after 3 days. If follicle grows more than 17 mm, then take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. There is a chance of pregnancy if you get a follicle more than 17 mm. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Good Morning, I am a 44 year old female, 156 pounds. being treated for conjestive heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, and arythmias possibly caused by a virus. It has been two years now of treatment and three ablation proceedures and am starting to feel a lot better and have been given the go ahead to get the heart working again with exercise, which is great because I have always been a very active person. Still sluggish though because of the meds. My question is....my heart rate gets up to 170-175 beats per minute during my workout, is this safe? | Hello Admits a pleasure answering to your query, this rate is a bit for fast for your fast as it is in the recovering process. I would like to suggest you that as you have been through a long medical illness and your heart has also gone through a lot of trauma so It's advisable to go slowly and gradually pick up pace in physical work out. Give your body some time to adjust to it again. And if you can get a certified trainer for yourself to guide and plan your exercise schedule then it would be really helpful and beneficial for you. Wish you good luck and health |
I am 57 year old recently diagnosed with I L D. I have been put on dosage of Wysolone 10 mg one per day. ,Mucinac 1 tab three times a day. Serflo caps( 500mg) two times a day. I suffer from controlled hypertension and do not have diabetes. Treatment has started 7 days back and i feel better. I want to know what kind of precautions do i need to take. is there any travel restriction?. Whether i can do pranayam etc(Yoga). which i used to do earlier. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are taking cyclone. This is oral steroid. Oral steroids are known to cause immunosuppression. So possibility of infection is high in your case. So traveling in crowded area, visiting hospitals etc. should be avoided to prevent infection. Eat Healthy food like fruits, vegetables, start multivitamin and antioxidants tablet to improve your immunity. Yes, you should definitely do yoga and Panama. Both are good for health. Better to enroll yourself in Pulmonary Rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. These will improve your lung functions. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
my urine examination has shown albumen 3 plus and its culture has shown growth of ecoli in it after 48 hrs what does this indicate it has also shown few pus cells. | Welcome to Chat Doctor You have urinary tract infection. It needs antibiotic treatment for cure. Chat Doctor. The albumin is expected to be high, but it is very high for just urinary infection. You may need to be evaluated for protein losing nephropathy by your Nephrologist. Do you have Diabetes, hypertension or any other medical disorders? Any swelling of the face in the morning when you wake up. |
My blood pressure has always been 117/74, but recently it is running 106/64, or 102/64. I feel tired, but am having my gallbladder removed in a week due to hyperactivit of the gallbladder. Could this be playing a role in my blood pressure or is something else going on? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have gone through gall bladder removal surgery. Your low blood pressure has no relation with gall bladder removal. So don't worry about that. Take plenty of fluid with salt. If it remains persistently low then consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you very good health. |
HiI have a 2 year old boy who was clear cell sarcoma of kidney that first removed right kidney, then radiation and chemotherapy are now the protocol is ICE.According to this protocol, and the side effects after 6 days injection G-CSF ampoules on blood WBC (2000) and PLT (50000) factor in serious decline. The doctor did not prescribe them certain drugs or nutritional supplements that are useful, I wanted the food to help his situation.Thanks a lotMehdi sazegar | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Cancer patients tend to have low immunity. And radiotherapy further decrease it. So cancer patients are at great risk of infection. And gastrointestinal infections are the most common due to poor food hygiene. So try to follow these.1. High protein diet is recommended to build the immunity.2. Also give him multivitamin tablet to avoid weakness.3. Give him freshly prepared food only. No stale food.4. Homemade food is best as it is devoid of contamination.5. Give him warm food only. As heating kills most of the organism. |
I am a 25 yr. old female and for the last 8 years my hands and feet are pretty swollen, and red. About 4 years ago i began feeling extremely tired and very weak it even feels difficult to get around or do anything physical.Could this be some sort of arthritis? oh and also my toes go numb randomly. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your problem can be arthritis. You should exclude rheumatoid arthritis by getting rheumatoid factor test done. You should also get your vitamin D test as tiredness can be due to this. If found low you should get supplements of vitamin D3. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
About 3 weeks ago I came done with a virus, coughing, runny nose and chest/ throat pain I still have the cough but now I get cramps in my feet legs hand and ribs and I m extremely tired now all the time. I could sleep all day. I m I still recovering from the virus or should I see a doctor for other concerns? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor. Viral infection is usually self limiting in 1-2 weeks time. You still not improving even after 3 weeks of time. So you need medicines for recovery. Possibility of rhinitis and bronchitis is more. Inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol), antibiotics and intranasal steroid (fluticasone) spray are needed. Since all these are prescribed Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My wife and I had unprotected sex about a week after her period ended, we have an app that says she s supposed to ovulate in 4 days. is it likely that she should get pregnant? If so, what steps can we take to lower the chances of that happening? Besides the day after pill | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. She is most likely to have been in the safe period when the intercourse happened. Ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next period and this is the fertile phase. The protective measures that can be taken are the use of emergency contraception either in the form of the pill or an IUD. Apart from these, you can wait for the next natural period and test for pregnancy if it is missed and plan further management accordingly. Hope this helps. |
I am an 18 year old female taking seizure medication from almost three years.I also suffer from hyperthyroidism and have a history of hamstring muscle tightness.From the last few days,I m having pain in the left side of my chest,upper back and right shoulder.When I breathe l feel pain in my chest.Please help. | Hi thanks for asking question. Here are few possibilities.1. First hyperthyroidism can lead to muscular weakness and so muscular chest pain can occur. Simple analgesic is helpful for that. Hot compress also effective in relieving muscular pain. Treat hyperthyroid with Chat Doctor. 2. Second it could be muscular pain because of improper bed posture or muscle strain by overexertion.3. If cough, fever also present chest x-ray done to rule out respiratory problem like pneumonia induced pleuritic, bronchitis etc.4. Simple common cold can lead to muscular pain as constitutional symptom. In this case headache, runny nose, sore throat may be associated. I hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. |
My husband has gone down hill for two years. He has a lot of pain in his back shoulders and hip. He has lost fourth pounds. He cannot walk without a cane and falls often. He has very high blood pressure even though he is on three blood pressure meds. He has no appetite and has been unable to function sexually for over ten years. He has sweats throughout the day. His blood tests have come back normal but his chest xray showed a shadow. The dr wanted him to wait six weeks and take another chest xray which he did. We are still waiting for results. He also has adrenal tumor. What could be wrong? | Quite a lot of possibilities. First on the back painted |
I am a 64 yr old female that was diagnosed three years ago with anti synthase syndrome. I have now been also diagnosed with scleroderma. Wondering if there is some sort of medical info in print that might help me better understand just what part of my symptoms are anti synthetase and what are scleroderma based. Initially the diagnosis was polymyositis and seemed to escalate from there. I trust my doctors but also wondering about 2nd opinions | Hello, I understand your concern because it is a little difficult to understand exactly from which diagnose some symptoms come. Well at first to know, it is that they both are autoimmune disease, that means that your body attacks his cells (create antibody anti some specific cell in the organism). And the diagnosis it is confirmed from these antibodies, in this case they are called autoantibodies. Antisynthetase has antibody anti Aminoacyl-tRNA synthase (an enzyme), and scleroderma, depending on what kind of, has different antibodies. Both of this disease have some symptoms that can overlapping, or the same, because they both touch lungs and fingers like Ranked phenomena. But just to remember, scleroderma attacks the skin first (so symptoms which are correlated with skin as |
Recommended medications for alopecia. Are they effective? Do they have any side effect? 0 answers, 5 views Posted in | Hello, Yes, partially. There is currently no cure for alopecia errata, although there are some forms of treatment that can be suggested by doctors to help hair re-grow more quickly. Other medications that can be prescribed that either promote hair growth or affect the immune system include Minoxidil, Anthracite, SADE, and DPCP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi.can u please help?I don t know if I m I light place but I have problem about sex.i feel very weak after sex even next day.And I m not good in doing sex because I do just one not even I can have second around.Means olso I have a weak election.please if there is any thing u can do,please help | Hi, Sleepiness or tiredness after sex is normal, but you are feeling it too much and that also even on the next day and your another problem is a weak erection. However, if you had visited my clinic I would rule out any physical causes and would get your testosterone, thyroid and prolactin hormone levels checked. If that comes out to be normal then there may be psychological reasons also. You can take a good protein supplement and a multivitamin. Ayurvedic medicines like Tented Forte can help, but that had to be taken after consulting your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
helloI am soccer goalkeeper and yesterday while saving I hit my lower left back, and an accute pain arousd. after laying on the field for a couple of minutes the pain got better but i still have some lower bakc, buttocks, and leg pain that makes me not walking straight..do you think i should see a doctor right away? Im quite scared | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to sciatica or back muscle strain. An examination with an orthopedic will give clue for this and X-ray followed by MRI of Lumbosacral spine if needed to rule out this. In such cases I advise my patients with NSAIDs like Diclofenac, muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and neurotrophic Chat Doctor. I also advise muscle strengthening exercises and Physiotherapy if it last longer. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
Hi Im a 26 year old female. I had horrible abdominal pains about two weeks ago. I figured it was just a ruptured cyst. Which happens once a year and makes my period a few days late. Haven t had a period yet. I have random cramping and random pelvic pains and some back pain. Also have two negative home pregnancy test. What could be wrong? | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would go for a gynecological check-up of yours to rule out a pelvic inflammatory disease which could give rise such symptoms of yours. I would advise you for a urine routine and microscopic test followed by a culture sensitivity test if need be for an associated UTI. Also, a routine stool test for ova and cyst could be of help. As home pregnancy test is not a confirmatory test, I would also advise you for a serum Chat Doctor test. In case of ambiguity of the diagnosis, I would not hesitate to advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen including pelvis for reaching at a diagnosis. Further management would depend on the results of investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Im 25 years old, and I have been having pain all over my body. They started out in my groin on my right side, then went to my genitals and 2 inches above my penis. Now I hurt all over my body (including the previous pains mentioned), muscle pains and stiffness, even in my neck, and it wont ease up any.what should I do? | Hello, I think a complete urine and blood test is advised so that we can find if there is any pathology incurred and a medical prescription should follow post this. Also, doing regular exercise can help improve the fatigue to come down and improve the strength as well. As your age is 25 it is good to do regular exercise and have a good diet plan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
i have light burning pan at the right upper side , i am afraid if i have growth the fatty or enlarged liver , and also i feel discomfort around my naive , i have done many ultra-sonographies and also x-ray and blood tests all shows normal liver , but i am not satisfied with , then why is discomfort and burning pain and discomfort at the abdomen | Hi. There are no conditions of liver or any other organs inside the abdomen or lower chest that they can cause burning pain. The burning pain can be due to entrapment of some nerve/s supplying this area. This can be at the spinal level or at the level of ribs on that side. Please discuss this with your Doctor, You may be benefited well with a trial of gabapentin under the prescription and guidance of your Doctor as the dose of this medicine needs to be adjusted. |
My WBC count is 2.2 and my doctor referred me to see ameatologist, but for what I have been told this is usually related to an infection, however, I have nit been sick? What could be the cause and what are the some treatments for this assuming I don t have any serious illnesses? Thank you! | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have low WBC count. Most common cause of low WBC count is viral infection. Even typhoid or malaria can lead to low WBC count. So no need to worry. If it remains persistent then you should go for bone marrow examination. It will clear all doubts. Then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello | Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorcould you please clarify how large the lesions are and where precisely they are located i.e. upper back or lower. You mentioned living in a humid climate, do you sweat a lot? Do you have oily skin? Does anyone else in your immediate surroundings have these lesions. I would advise you to have a basic blood test done and visit a dermatologist this condition you are having might be a simple fungal infection(Tina tricolor). Allergies to Chat Doctor. Good luck |
I have been experiencing pains in intestines, bloating , nausea , light-headed, and gas. I am a male age 54. The symptoms are not always present, but when they are it is quite debilitating. I am left feeling very sick and have to lay down. This has been since April 2012. I have switched to lactose free milk, and eat mostly soups. When the symptoms are present I loose appetite and have lost over 40 pounds since it started. I wouldn t mind the weight lose, but the pain and sick feeling is driving me crazy. Could stress be a factor, or depression? My mother died in April and that is when I started noticing this problem. I have been to my doctor and he just gave me pills for nausea. | Hello welcome to the forum Yes, the symptoms could be due to underlying stress as you are experiencing them since April when your mother passed away, which is a big stressor in anybody's life (I am really sorry for that). These could be the symptoms of underlying depression for which I advise you to consult a psychiatrist. However, keep in touch with a general physician for symptomatic treatment of your gastric trouble which is also important as you are losing weight. Hope it helps Good Luck Thanks |
after my colonoscopy.. at which time I was given Propofol. I seem a little loopy.. sort of out of it. Just bearly ableto walk and function. I was sure after a meal I would feel much better. Well, after eating a a couple hours sleep I was still out in left field, Is this normal? took about 5 days to come around. Thank You, Connie | Hello, Thanks for posting, Propofol is a strong anesthetic agent and depending on the dosage, could last for several hours in your system and make you feel sick. But one of the reasons why it is being used widespread nowadays in surgical operations is because most patients recover fast enough from the anesthetic effect and present with little side effects. Even though it usually comes with little side effects, but they can make you feel sick for a few days. I do not feel you should worry much about it and continue with your daily activities. However you will need to be examined especially with your blood pressure and heart evaluated. Hope this helps |
I am having abdominal and left low back spasms while I sleep. They occur while sleeping only, more pain on the left side in the abs and low back especially when I lay on the left side. I experience some pain laying on the right and less laying on my back. I feel as if I need to stretch and take deep breaths when the pain wakes me and it takes a few minutes for the pain to subside. As soon as I get out of bed, I am fine. Any ideas? Thanks, Kim | Greetings! Stomach pain at night is a symptom that may be specific for certain diseases but typically other clinical features will be evident. It can also be due to a host of causes that causes pain irrespective of the time of day. The first consideration when evaluating stomach pain at night is whether a meal was consumed recently, if yes your pain can be just due to gastritis! Another common association with stomach pain that is more common at night is lying down, whether on the back (supine) or face down (prone). These changes from the upright position may also be a more likely factor for eliciting or aggravating pain associated with certain postures. I would suggest you have a quick walk after you finish your dinner, which helps in digestion and may solve your abdominal pain! |
hi my doctr has asked me to take revolizer of levolin as their are symptoms of asthama..Please tell me a way to come out of asthamatc problemsalso tell can a gal marry if she has asthama or she should avoid marraige as her partner may also get asthamatic??/ | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Asthma does not prevent a person from getting married. It is not a contagious disease and cannot be transmitted from one person to the next. Asthma occurs when a person airways react to particular trigger. As a result of this reaction, the airways become narrow and there is increased mucus production. Both of these make it difficult for the person to breathe during an asthmatic attack. It is treated by avoiding or treating the asthma triggers and also the use of preventer and reliever inhalers. I hope this helps |
We are married for 24 yrs.and have 2 children. My second child is 12 yrs. and first is 20 yrs. My husband has no sexual desire and loving attraction for me for last 12 to 15 yrs. Also, we have no happiness at all since my husband is very angry all the time and misbehaves with me. I dont know what is the reason and how both are related! Can you advise me how to solve the problem and where to go for reviving my happiness? Regards. | Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to you relationship problem with your husband. There can be various reasons for the behavior of your husband - it could be his nature / personality or there could be differences in opinion and marital discord between you two. When the emotional part of the relationship is not good, then automatically there will be sexual problems. This could be the reason for the poor sexual relationship you both are having. In your situation, the best option would be for both of you to attend marital counselling. Blaming one person or expecting one person to change does not work well in a marital relationship. So, I would suggest that both of you meet a marriage counselor and discuss your problems in detail. |
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