input
stringlengths 0
6.47k
| output
stringlengths 2
3.3k
|
|---|---|
Hi,my husband is 59 years old and has 86 systolic,74 diastolic, and 75 pulse.He is 183 cm. tall and have a weight of 56 kilos.He has felt a numbness in his left hand and shoulder. He has suffered from short breath in the last two-four years.Can you tell me if this values and the lack of breath is normal for his age. He dont smoke.Best from Cheryll. | DEAR USER, THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN BUT YOUR HUSBANDS SYSTOLIC BP IS VERY LOW... SUCH A LOW SYSTOLIC BP CAN BE SEEN IN DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY OR SOME STENOTIC VALVULAR DISEASE AND THESE CAN CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATHHENCE I ADVISE YOU TO URGENTLY CONSULT A CARDIOLOGIST AND GET HIS CHECK-UP DONAHOE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS |
Hi I am 32 y.o female and I have been having this pain on the left side of my head for about 3 mos severe at times. I have been in the ER about 3 time and to family doctor numerous times. I had a mri and a small spot was found on the posterior part of the left side of my brain but no one seems very concerned and will give me any answers. I ve been trying many different pain killers and nothing is working and I was wondering what this spot could be? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The most common cause for repeated headaches in your case could be migraine. Small white spots are common in migraine too. However, other conditions such as old blood clot, old brain injury, declination, infection, etc. may also look similar on MRI brain. I would request you to upload a PDF copy of the MRI report so that I can give you a better answer. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I am about to start taking Marvelon - Birth control . I was told I could start the Sunday following the end of my period, which would be this Sunday (June 10th) I would like to confirm that, also another thing I would like to confirm, is how long after starting this contraceptive is it safe to have unprotected sex. I know that it s never really safe but me and my boyfriend are very serious and have both been to our family doctors for tesst and we are both a-okay. | Hi, Oral Contraceptive Pills like Marvel on act by raising the levels of female hormones in the blood thus preventing ovulation. They are most efficient when started within the first five days of beginning of the cycle, when the natural hormonal cycle of the body restarts. After the first five days, it takes about 7 days for the hormones to reach effective levels for contraception. So if the pills are started within first five days of the cycle, first day being the first day of menstruation, you can have unprotected sex without fear of pregnancy. However, if started after the fifth day you need to use another add on method of contraception like condoms during the intake of the first seven active pills. Also, for the pills to be fully effective you need to take the active pills regularly at the same time without a break as prescribed. |
hi I suffer from epilepsy and sometimes get a weird taste and dizziness and get hot and say things that don t make sense and I also cant remember what I ve said an hour after is this condition to do with epilepsy or are these symptoms part of something else ? | His understand your concern. Convulsion define in three different parts like 1st is pre epileptic phase in which aura is prominent. Weird taste, dizziness,hotness can be a part of aura.2nd is epileptic phase in tonic-clonic movement of limb is main features 3rd is post epileptic confusion in which talkativeness and forgetfulness is prominent. All are the features of epilepsy. It can be treated with various kind of anti-epileptic medicines like phenytoin, phenobarbital, sodium valproate, leviteracitam, lacosamide, clobazam, oxcarbazapine etc. But choice of medicines depend upon clinical history so consult neurologist and get advise from hm. Get well soon. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
All my blood test result came normal . My AMH level is 3.2 .Even doctor is happy with report .Now my doctor recommend me to go for laproscopy. I never had surgery since my birth . I am having fear of surgery. Can i go for surgery will you please tell me doctor. Can i get pregnant without surgery | Hi, I think it is not necessary to go for laparoscopy right away. You can go for a tubal patency test first. If you are less than 30 yrs old, and is trying for pregnancy for less than 3 years, SG (Tubal patent test) will be sufficient. Get your partner semen analysis done. You can try ovulation induction and natural timed intercourse for 3 to 6 months if everything is normal. If HSG is not normal, or you have already tried for 6 months with medicines or if you are more than 30 years or trying for more than 3 years, go for laparoscopy. It is not a major operation. It's just to see inside with a hole. It is a diagnostic procedure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My daughter cleaned litter boxes with bleach. She used too much and let them sit in the bathroom. I didn t smell it or think of it. My 3 month old daughter inhaled it screaming for several minutes while I tried to figure out what was wrong. She kept waving her hand around and wailing. I took her out of the room still not knowing what it was n And eventually got her to sleep. What should i watch out for? Did this harm my daughter? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Short exposure of bleach fumes are usually not causing any damage. But you should be watchful for1. Continuous coughing2. Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure3. Breathing difficulty4. Fever with expectoration. If any of these symptoms occur, you should take her to hospital. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. |
Hi My Sperm count is a little less ~16 million/ml with Progressive 5%, Non progressive 45% and immobile 55%. We are planning to have a baby for the last one year. I consulted two doctors, one asked me to take Paternia tablet for 3 months and the other one recommended Q Gold. Which one shows better results? Also is addyzoa or Syphene a good alternative? | HelloThanks for query. Your semen analysis has revealed Oligoasthanozoospermia.(Low sperm count and low motility). Truly speaking there are no medicines that can improve sperm motility and increase sperm count, However following general measures do help to increase sperm count and increase percentage of active grade one sperm 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. . |
Hello I have had right testicle pain for several years now. I have been treated with several different antibiotics with no success. I had surgery on the testicle 2 years ago, I think on the epididemys and the pain went away for awhile and came back. My doctor now suggests I go into the office for a cord block? Can you tell me what this is and does it usually help? | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. You should get a Doppler of the testis and spermatic cord done. This will identify the vascular causes. Also, you need to wear inner wears which are supporting your testis properly. Cord block may not help your testicular pain as such. Also get a culture and sensitivity done for the sperm to rule out any infection. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
I stay very tired, my back and neck hurt so bad I almost cant sit or stand for long periods..although I walk every day..and watch what I eat I still cont. To gain weight and stay dizzy..went to the e.r recently they sent me home with a severe sinus infection and told me my lymph nodes was swollen/enlarged..but I have felt like this for over a year now..my hair is dry and starting to just fall out and I am only 29 please help.. | Hi ! Thank you for your query. Dear, Looking into your problem I would say that you have provided very non-specific history. Since you mention no joint pains it is not arthralgia.considering your young age and history of hairball along with sinus infections suggestive of weak immunity, iron deficiency anemia and thyroid dysfunction needs to be evaluated first. You need to get a CBC, S. ferritin and Thyroid profile needs to be done. Third possibility will be to rule out any autoimmune disease, but first these two common causes needs to be evaluated. Hope you are satisfied with the answer. If you have any further queries feel free to ask. Wish you good health. Take care. |
Hello, my question is I had the reclast injection done on 4/17 and I don t know if that has anything to do with my problem, but about 3 wks ago I noticed some bruising on my private parts. So, my question is could reclast be the reason I have bruising? | Hi I did review your concernBruising is seen due to platelet or coagulation problem or vessel problemReclast is Role Chat Doctor. It can rarely cause unusual bleeding due to thrombocytopenia. However, I would request you to get a blood report done along with platelet count and a coagulation profile including PT and PTTK done and find out exact cause of bleeding hope this helps. Wish you all the best. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. |
My gf has a regular 30-31 day cycle every month and her LMP was on 31.7.13. We had unprotected sex on 24.8.13. I didnt ejaculate inside bt i cant b sure.. Now she had unwanted-72 within 18 hours.. Bt she is mentally very much stressd ryt now.. I am too worried for her.. Now wat cn i do to confirm and ensure that is not pregnant? Also how much there is too worry?? How much time has to pass before she has withdrawal bleeding?? Wat shud b our next? Please help us out | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Your girlfriend need not be mentally stressed. She has taken right precautions against pregnancy after unprotected sex. Home pregnancy test kits are available to confirm pregnancy in privacy. This test will confirm pregnancy 15 days after having unprotected sex with 95% accuracy. So if she had sex on 24-08-2013, the test must be done after 08-09-2013. Coming to with Chat Doctor. The pill contains high hormone levels and there can be early or delayed periods for up to two months. The pill should be taken only in emergency and not regularly. Taking pill regularly can cause cysts in ovary. Hope this helps |
My husband is a 78 yr. Old type 1 diabetic. He was diagnosed with double pnemonia 8 days ago. He was given amixi clav and one lung has cleared up. the left lower lobe is still not getting air. He was given 4 additional days of antibiotics totally 2 weeks. Is it normal that one could still be filled. How long is normal for this to get the pnemonia out. Ineed peace of mind. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Complete clearance of pneumonia usually takes up to 6 weeks.2. Yes, it is normal, especially with diabetes for infection to be persistent, and one lung will heal faster than another.3. Improved diet and deep breathing exercises with spirometer will be helpful. Later, need to get vaccination with Hemophilia influenza to avoid recurrent infection.4. Even after going back from hospital, regular breathing exercises along with physiotherapy will be required for up to 6 months, to heal all fibrous septal. Diabetes mellitus, being under control is important as it will hasten healing. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
my daughter is 16 yr suffering from tuberous sclerosis on frisium 10 bd,enchorate chrono 500bd,keppra 750 bd other medicines for tuberculoma are Rcinex and benadon still seizures are there pl tell me need to increase dosage and tell me the side effects also | First be sure whether it is tuberous sclerosis or tuberculosis. .!!!anyway it must be tuberculosis as she is getting anti TB medications. As u mentioned she is taking three medications for seizures. But if seizures are persistent then optimizer the Chat Doctor. If still no benefit then try tab oxcabazrpine instead of valproate. Anti TB medications and valproate cause liver dysfunction. So taking both at a time needs close monitoring of liver functions (GOT, SEPT). |
When I breast fed my first born which was 9 years ago I had developed a golf ball size lump under my left arm. It was so painful. I went to see a doctor and he told me it was a milk duct that was pooling milk. He gave me an antibiotic and the lump went down. Ten years later and 2 more breast fed babies until about 1 year ago I still have a small lump in my left armpit area and my left arm will numb. It seems to act up before my period or if I am over tired or stressed. Should I be concerned?? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged axillary lymph node, axillary tail of breast or galactoses. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I had an EKG today. Background- I have an enlarged heart from Rheumatic fever when I was a kid. I normally have abnormal EKGs. Today I had one that showed I may have a blocked artery. But the doc says EKGs are sometimes in error. I am to have a stress test and echo asap he says. Im scheduled for Monday... how worried should I be? How often are these EKG readings false? | Hello their understand your concernHowever you have not mentioned your age which makes it difficult for me to suggest whether you are in the age group where ischemic heart disease is common?! You don't have to worry if you are a nonsmoker and nonalcoholic cos then your block artery can be opened with an angioplasty with eased ah yes EKG readings do not necessarily signify coronary area disease. Maybe it is just an elevated LA or PA pressure Hope that helps |
I have a red rash on my left breast about 1.5 cm in size about 8 months ago. I applied Elomet cream at first but the rash got bigger. About a month later, i went to see a skin specialist, the Dr gave me cream to apply for few weeks. I also noticed that the rash gets bigger. After that i went to see another skin specialist, the Dr asked me not to apply any cream for 3 months and see whether the rash will dissapear. Unfortunately, the rash becomes a ring and the inner part of the skin is normal (about 4cm big). Consulted the Dr after 3 months, Dr suggested to do a biopsy. The outcome of the biopsy is CONSISTENT SUBACUTE LUPUS. Currently, Dr asks me to apply Protopic Cream for 6 weeks and see whether the rash will dissapear. Dr also asks to go for a blood test to comfirm the diagnosis. Please advise whether consistent subacute lupus means SLE? Is it a very serious disease? Appreciate for your early reply? | Hellothanx for Chat Doctor people with lupus know the disease can affect various parts of their body, both inside and out, in a variety of ways. But one of the clearest signs that a person has developed the disease is the way it affects the skin (cutaneous disease). And those with subacute cutaneous lupus may develop arthritis, for example, while those with acute cutaneous lupus typically are people with active she |
MY BP is averaging 183 / 130 since the beginning of the new year. I have resumed taking meds as there seemed to be no gain or lowering over several months. Have read about the dire consequences of such high BP and am at odds to find a way of bringing it down. The only area of which I am guilty is in the area of worry and stress. which I feel is made worse as we are no longer intimate ...for more than 3 years; and even before sex averaged 6 times a year. Any advice? | Hello thanks for posting here. You seem to have got resistant hypertension because your BP is not under control despite being on medications. So we must look out if there are any treatable causes of this resistant high blood pressure. A block in both the arteries supplying the kidneys is on the causes of resistant hypertension. So please do a renal artery Doppler to see whether you have kidney artery disease. Another reason is a condition Called pheochromocytoma. It is a being tumor of the Chat Doctor. To detect that a CT abdomen can be done. So my advice is first to do a renal artery Doppler and if it is normal then a CT abdomen. Meanwhile, your BP medications should be added and changed. Wishing you good health regards |
I have a reactive airway from a virus for the past 3 weeks. Had spirometry done (normal) and clear chest X-ray . No fever, clear mucus / post Neal drip....causes gagging, coughing, laryngeal spasms. Taking xopenex to open airway (works well) and on last to days of Medrol pack. Only problem is the xopenex makes me very jittery, extreme fatigue,headache, increased HR until it starts wearing off after about 3-4 hours. At about 5 hours I can feel my airways starting to constrict...I try to get to 6 hours so I can avoid the side effects. I have been using the inhaler every 6 hours for the past couple of weeks. Questions 1. Is it ok to keep usIng like this until the virus is gone....repeated side effects? 2. Can one become dependent.....therefore needing every 6 hours or is it because there is still illness and the inhaler simply wore off? 3. Is an antihistamine like Zytec ok to take to try to dry up the PND? | Hello. Interesting question. You seem to be well-read. However, there seems to be some communication gap. You said that the airways constrict. You mean airways in chest or the nasal passages? I suspect that you mean that your nostrils get blocked (because your spirometry is normal). Nostrils normally get congested (swollen) and they do get blocked. However, they do not constrict because there are no smooth muscles in the nasal passages! Normally, a virus infection does not last for 3 weeks. So this is post viral reactive airway causing airway (here I mean chest airways) constriction and post nasal Chat Doctor. If the |
can sinus tachycardia cause heart dissease. im an only child im 36 and 4 months pregnant, i was diagnosed with it 4 years ago but had few attacks. since being pregnant it happens more often, at least once a week and more if i feel stressed. my father died of heart dissease, he was in his late fortys when he was diagnosed with angina, in his fiftys he had 3 heart attacks, at sixty he had a tripple heart bypass but passed away 2 years later.. his both parents died of heart dissease and so did his 1 sister and four brothers. ive seen a cardiologist recently but was told it was normall sinus tachycardia and the pregnancy has triggerd it off.. im nervous about the birth of my baby incase i have an attack of it during labour and it puts me or my baby in danger. what are the chances of my sinus tachycardia turning into heart dissease in a few years time. | DEAR USER, THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN. BUT SINUS TACHYCARDIA IS NORMALLY SEEN AND IT Won't CAUSE YOU HEART PROBLEMSHOWEVER IF YOU COULD TELL ME YOUR WEIGHT, YOUR RECENT LIPID PROFILE AS I THINK YOU FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE GOES IN Favor OF SOME UNDIAGNOSED FAMILIAL CHOLESTEROLEMIAWAITING TO HEAR THE REPORTS FROM EUROPE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS |
Im on birthcontrol . Ive been on it for an entire packet & already on my 2 week on the 2nd packet I had sex on Saturday and this morning I used the bathroom red pink was on the toilet paper . Im wondering if its still regulating my cycle or something is wrong also my left leg has been numb for a couple days do you think the pills have something to do with that ? | Hi and thank you so much for this query. Congrats for adopting and using a birth control method. Nothing puts you more in control of your reproductive life than this. The above symptoms are very non-specific and cannot be attributed to birth control pills. They are often transient and never really represent any real underlying disease. My advice will be that you continue the pills and monitor whether the numbness and red pink discharge is continuing. If it should continue for more than a week or becoming even more worsening, then you will need to seek expertise advice. For now, stay calm and monitor. Hope you find this helpful and provides guidance on how to approach this worry. If you should have more questions, please return to us, and we shall provide answers. I wish you well and hope this gets sorted out soon. |
My son is very unwell. He returned from university on Sunday night and was complaining that he gums hurt. Since then they are now red and inflamed, he is very tired all the time, sleeping a lot, lost his appetite , his jaw hurst and his glands are swollen. Can you help please My husband is a dentist and has put him on amoxycillin 250 mg 3/fails for the gum infection but its just gory worse. Thanks Marilyn | Hello there... Please mention your sons age... There are age related changes associated with the gums. If your son is over 14 years of age 250\u00a0mg would not help him.... Another antibiotic such as metronidazole or ornidazole also needs to be prescribed to cleanse up the organisms. Please consult a Periodontist (specialized in gum surgeries) or an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for clinical evaluation and management. |
My mother-in-law has a number of lipomas located in various places on her body. Most recently, she indicated that she was experiencing some pain from the touch of a lipoma located on the lower part of her leg. The lump appears to have decreased in size and with the decrease, she has experienced some pain and swelling in both the lower leg and foot. She believes the lump has now moved to her foot which is painful to walk on at times. She believes the lipoma may have ruptured and spread infection. Is this possible? | HI, Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your painful lipomas-spreading from leg to foot.1-I feel concerned that you are serious to know why lipomas of you mother in law-became painful and spreading to foot?2-In my opinion this tender lipomas are drums disease or adipose Dolores and occur when they grow pressing on the nerve fibers.3-I would advise you not to worry that its spreading lipoma infection - as it's a benign tumor, which sometimes becomes painful -as in drums disease.4-I would advise second opinion of Surgeon, who would do FNAC to rule out any sarcomas change in the lipoma with resultant neural invasions, as a cause of the pain in the leg and foot.5-Hope this would solve your worry of the lipomas spreading in leg and foot, as lipomas never spread like infection -as its not infective process.6-Wellcome to Chat Doctor for any more query. |
My daughter has a frontal headache and fever of 102. My dad gave her 160 mg of acetaminophen about 6 oclock. It has not helped her fever. Her neck is not stiff. Her throat hurts a little, but she described it as achy, not scratchy like a traditional sore throat. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understamding your concern. As per your query your daughter is suffering from headache, fever and pain throat which seems to be infection from streptococcal bacteria leading to strep throat. It could be due to viral infection as well. Need not worry about it. You should visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should start medication after lab tests, blood tests and proper diagnosis. Till then give antibiotic along with Ibuprofen / Acetaminophen. Give anti histamine such as Levocetrizine to her. Avoid use of cold liquid substances. Give her steam inhalation. Use mist humidifiers in her room. Avoid spicy, sharp and oily food. Give diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
ok well i have a few questions first one is my husband lwent to bed adn he no more then laid down he started to cough and he coughed up mucas and it had a little bit of blood adn he sadi he sounds a little wheezing but he did have any more blood can you tell me what is is all about | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have gone through your concern in depth.* There are different conditions which may give rise to the same as - bronchitis - severe upper respiratory infections - tonsillitis - pneumonia - pulmonary tuberculosis - others.* Need to consult physician for proper evaluation physically and get necessary laboratory tests , x-ray, diagnostic bronchoscopy or further according to the clinician concern. Thanks. Wishing him fine recovery from the same. Regards dear. |
my 6 month old daughter has a viral infection..I know the only thing i can give her is motrin and tylenol..any other ideas to help her feel better...she also turns blue and shakes really bad.I took her to the emergency room but they didnt do anything.PLEASE HELP | Hello, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
My name is Roger. I am currently being treated for panic disorder with the use of clonazepam 2mg twice a day, however, this has proven to be ineffective and I have only just started taking this medication. I have used alprazolam in the past but had to discontinue its use because of adverse reactions. I have read about diazepam and lorazepam and their efficacy in treating panic disorder and anxiety and would like to know more on the subject. Please help. | His understand your concern. Panic and anxiety disorder can be treated with benzodiazepine like diazepam and lorazepam. Both Chat Doctor. Both can help in reduce anxiety but have sedative effect. Nowadays non-sedative anxiolytic like Mizoram is also useful to treat panic disorder. SSRI like paroxetine and Escitalopram in low dose can help. So it has various modality of treatment. Consult psychiatrist and get help. Still have query then feel free to ask. Wish yo a good health. Thank you. |
hi doctor, i had been diagnosed for TB last year and it has been 1 year since the medication. today i had my latest xray done, which shows fibrotic kochs in both upper, mid zone.. Also got my Haematology done, which shows Neutrophils 77.4 % and Lymhocytes 14.7 %. I wanted to know if i can discontinue my medication and is everything normal now | Normal treatment for tuberculosis is given for 6-9 myths depending on the resolution of the symptoms and the sputum finding. I would suggest you to consult your doctor and do not think of stopping the medication on your own. Inadequate treatment can lead to development of Chat Doctor. . Fibrotic lung shadows are remnant of damage caused by tuberculosis which will be there for lifetime and it does not mean that medicines should be continued. Decision to stop medicine will depend on your symptoms and sputum test for tuberculosis. |
Hello. About 13 years ago I had a lump removed from my abdomen. The hospital lost the results of the tests and told me I would be fine. (I quit going to them after that) I would experience sharp pain where it was for a few years and I was told that it was just nerves growing back. I no longer have health insurance and this lump is still hurting me. It comes and goes. But right now it is giving me extremely sharp pains and it is very tender. What could this be? -- About the lump - it started off as a very small bruise and continued to grow to the size of a tennis ball. It (and fluid) was removed 3 times in the span of a few weeks. It is just under my ribcage on my left side. | Hi. Based from your description, it could be a cyst (sebaceous or gelatinous type). These lesions could occur anywhere in the body and have a tendency to recur. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for clinical evaluation. Definitive management is adequate excision of the cyst with its capsule. Medications will be prescribed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!! ~ Chat Doctor. |
I have been getting sharp pains in the middle of my chest to the right of my sternum & above my diaphragm. My ECG showed an inverted t-wave. I am a 50 yr old female with a family history of CHD and diabetes. I am pre-diabetic, and am on effexor, clonepan and lamotrogine. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should immediately consult cardiologist. T inversion on ECG is suggestive of ischemia. Your symptoms are also suggestive of ischemic heart disease. Most common cause for this is coronary artery blockage. You are having pre-diabetes and strong family history of coronary artery disease. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. 2d echo 3. Stress test (trade mill test) 4. Coronary angiography. You may require coronary stenting and other cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Don't wait at home, consult cardiologist and start treatment immediately. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I started dating a guy 9 months ago and our sex life was awesome but since Oct. I have gotten yeast infections off and on. I have been trying to figure out what is causing them, I only get them after we have intercourse and its within 20 minutes. After much trail and error I think it could either be from his Celex ( he started that in Oct) or him eating pickles. Is it possible? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Symptoms what you are experiencing could be due to recurrence of yeast infection. This may be due to poor hygiene or due to transmission by asymptomatic partner during sex. Kindly do the following to overcome the problem what you are facing |
COLOUR- greyish white, volume-2.0 ml, PH- 7.8, REACTION- ALKALINE, VISCOSITY-NORMAL, TOTAL SPERM COUNT - 76.0 MOTILITYACTIVE MOTILE - 0.5%SLUGGISH MOTILE - 30%NON MOTILE - 65%PUS CELLS -3-4 WE HAVE NO CHILD PLEASE SAY HOW TO INCREASE ACTIVE MOTILE AND HOW TO REDUCE PUS CELLS AND PLEASE HELP ME | Hello Your semen analysis findings may indicate semen infection with low sperm motility. Infection is indicated by presence of few pus cells in semen. You may need investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, semen culture and sensitivity. You may need to take antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity report. Motility should be at least 55 %. Your findings suggest over all 30.5% overall motility, so it is low. Sperm count is normal. It should be at least 20 millions/ml. Your findings suggest 76 millions/ml, so it is normal. Fertility is expected to increase with control of infection. If findings persists then you may need additional fertilization techniques like GUI. You should take nutritious diet and do exercise. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
i had fissures problem some 8 months back at that time i take hot water bath and proctosedyl ointment at that time i got relief but from that time now and then i have a pain and burning sensation. this pain and burning sensation arises in 15 days interval . I want to ask how to get rid of this problem permanently? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. The medications and measures what you are using for the problems with fissures would give you only temporary relief. Along with it, it is also essential to avoid constipation by taking fiber rich diet and consuming stool softness along with it as it would aggravate the condition. In initial stages, the medications and conservative measures would be helpful. In case your problem persists, you need to consult Surgeon, get examined clinically and undergo fissurotomy, which would get rid of the problem permanently. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
Hi, I am 51 years old and I done my physical check up, the blood test result listed my creatinine 0.80. The doc comments saying for my age the reference limit for creatinine is approximately 13% higher for people identified as African-American. I m Asian and I go to gym 5 days a week. Is that possible made my creatinine higher than my age? Thanks, | Welcome to Chat Doctor, Normal levels of creatinine in the blood for a male of your age is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/DL. Creatinine levels depend on muscle mass and are slightly higher in males compared to females. Abnormal high values are usually seen kidney diseases and muscle diseases. Your creatinine level is normal for your age, gender and ethnicity. You have nothing to worry about. Hope that answers your question. Chat Doctor. |
I keep getting pain and nausea with extrem sweats.it comes and goes every couple days,then out of no we re it hits me agiain.it also seems to happen every yr.around oct-nov.is when it comes back.some times the nausea is so bad that vomiting happens also.what is going on?is this some kind of Super bug?I have complained to my Dr. For years,I have had my gallbladder removed ,a g.i has done test,and nobody can tell me what s wrong.It is also happen to my husband too! | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Well, this looks to me like so called postcholecystectomy syn Chat Doctor. Symptoms include Dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting, Flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea, with some somatic problems such as nausea with seething, face redness etc. Also, persistent pain in the upper right abdomen may be present. Some individuals may benefit from diet modification, such as a reduced fat diet, following cholecystectomy since it may be more difficult for digestion of fatty foods. Typically, the patient is recommended dietary restriction table with fatty foods, enzyme preparations, antispasmodics, sometimes oral ursodeoxycholic acid can alleviate the condition. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
For the past 3 months I have had pain in my upper abdominal. I have been throwing up for the past 3 months on and off but recently it has become every day. My throw up is not food, but instead bile ( of white or clear at times). I have not been feeling like myself. Recently I have started juicing and even that is making me feel sick an hour or two after I have it Do you know what that could be? | HI. Vomiting of the bile and or clear (gastric) fluid indicate that you may have HERD, = gastroesophageal -reflux -disease. Or an obstruction in the small intestines. Your history is so long - 3 months. You should have got the investigated done long ago. I would advise you to take a consultation of a Gastroenterologist and undergo upper GI endoscopy, Barium studies if required. This will give the diagnosis and a guideline for a proper treatment is possible only then. |
I had a CT scan yesterday for two lumps I found in my neck near my jawline. Obviously looking lumps and neck on the internet is horrible they all say something about cancer. My test results are | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should not worry about cancer at all. You have lumps but they are enlarged cervical lymph nodes. So no need to worry. You just need to take a course of antibiotics. After complete the course lump will be disappeared. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My grandfather is on home hemo dialysis and is having some confusion was running a fever this morning and was having tremors. He said he was cold and it is 82 degrees in the home and outside. He is at his lowest weight and refuses to go to the hospital. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Your concern is understandable. As a Urologist, I'm sure you are aware, he's on dialysis treatment for chronic kidney failure. Fever with chills, develops with infection. Confusion may be a symptom of salt imbalance.(electrolytes). You must convince him somehow, and take him to your nephrologist, at the earliest. If you've any other doubts, you may contact me by name. Wishing him a speedy recovery. |
i had a pain in my back went to the doctor he said i have a pincn nerve i took the meds. He gave me but im still in pain not in my back no more, but now i have these knots from my lower back down to my calfs i tried to massage them out but they just wont go away, i can even walk, can you tell me something? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data, you seem to have Varicose knots down to your calf, which don't go by massage. These knots are not related or caused due to the earlier lumps in the back for which you took medicines. They are 2 different entities and not related to each other. Treatment is by Venous-stock/Rest /Elevation /or Endogenous Laser Treatment(ELT) with gel and foam balls. I would advise you to consult an ER Vascular Surgeon. Hope this would resolve your issues. Act fast. So keep cool and Consult your ER Vascular Surgeon, if need be, who would treat it accordingly. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
I am in remission from hodgkins disease last 3 days I keep getting a funny feeling in my chest, as though my heart is sinking. Like when you are on a roller coaster.whilst working i am fine but when i relax i feel it then.i am 33 years old, female and weigh 75 kg | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Hodgkin's lymphoma can spread to lungs and heart and can cause pleural effusion and pericardial effusion respectively. Both of these can cause similar symptoms like sinking of heart. So better to get done chest x-ray and 2d echo. Chest x-ray is needed to rule out pleural effusion. 2d echo is needed for pericardial effusion. If both these are normal then no need to worry about any major heart or lung related diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart and lung diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I am at the end of my rope. I have tried everything in an effort to cure my bad breath and nothing, I mean NOTHING works. My girlfriend just left me because of this problem. I have tried everything on the market. Every remedy offered, from the inexpensive to the very costly. I also tried natural remedies such as grapefruit seed extract, including the drops, nasal spray, mouth spray and the tablets. I have tried the colostrum, capsules as well as the powdered form, I also tried the liquid chlorophyll which did nothing but turn my tongue and teeth green. It has been four months and there has been no change. People can smell my breath from several feet away. I Get regular dental cleanings and I brush five times a day and my teeth appear white and clean my I even brush my tongue and it appears pink but my breath still stinks. furthermore, what makes it even worst is the fact that I can not smell it. I feel like CRAWLIN INTO A BOX and hiding everyday; how does one live the rest of their life this way. I FEEL LIKE A leper that has been exiled from society because of my breath. Someone please help me!!!! I will do anything. I am successful, educated, I own my home but, at the end of the day I have absolutely no friends. After surviving eight hours of workday {which by the way is how I feel from day to day} I have to muster the strength to get through the day.The the whispers, laughs and sly comments are all most unbearable. On top of all of this I have to come home to an empty house. My breath controls my life. To make matters even worst I work in the educational field so I have to speak regularly. What do I do?? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. It is very sad to listen to your depressing condition, nothing to worry, be bold. It can be solved, no need to get depressed for halitosis. The bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection like sinusitis or gastrointestinal disorders. Consult an oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these conditions. If it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash. If it is tooth infection get the tooth restored. If it is respiratory tract infection consult a pulmonologist and gastroenterologist if it is a gastrointestinal disorder. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hello doctor. Can I ask u the questions relatingu 2 kidney. I am 28yrs old. Can I donate my kidney. Vl there b any side effects. I want 2 donate or sell my kidney for money. My blood group is A positive. Cabvu pl let me know any one is there pl.... Thx a lot bye.... | Hi, Kidney donation in India is illegal if done for money. It can be done only as a life-saving procedure for any known relative or friend after getting clearance from transplantation ethical committee. Legally, organ donation can take place from living, genetically-related individuals; from living, unrelated individuals in special circumstances where no unauthorized payment is made to the donor. Organ transplant law does not allow exchange of money between the donor and the recipient. According to the Act, the unrelated donor has to file an affidavit in the court of a magistrate stating that the organ is being donated out of affection. After which the donor has to undergo number of tests before the actual transplant takes place. The Authorization Committee set up for the purpose ensures that all the documents required under the act have been supplied. If it is found that the money has been exchanged in the process then both the recipient and the donor are considered as prime offenders under the law. |
my 16 yr old daughter, otherwise healthy, experienced a sharp pain when she dove into the pool last night for swim practice. she says lower lung area. today it hurts when she drinks/swallows and pain is still there. she has a cough, but could be unrelated | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion she should get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. Because swimming can cause aspiration of some water in lungs and this can lead to infection. Her symptoms like pain on coughing and swallowing can be due to infection. So we should first rule out lung infection. So get done chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry much. This can be due to muscle pull because of swimming. So ask her to avoid heavyweight lifting, strenuous exercise. Take Pain killer and muscle relaxant. Apply warm water pad on affected site. No need to worry, she will be alright. |
Hi- I slipped on a wet wood floor. I have a bad leg which caused instability. Looks like I blew a vein on my foot. swelled to about a quarter size. Hurts. But have elevated and iced. I assume it will take a few days to heal and I am not at risk. I have other medical issues. | Hi, as you provided the mechanism of injury and also for swelling you been putting legs elevated and icing also. I will advise to father add on simple ankle toe movements as it will help improve the hemodynamics of the vascular system and the swelling will come down. You can take an x-ray on a safer side or else you can wait for 72 hours to observe the swelling. Post that if the swelling still persists I will advise you can, I take a scan and Doppler the vascular system to rule out the possible causes. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery regards |
my friend has breast cancer and is receiving chemo treatment. she recently developed a rash on her arms and her eyes are tearing. also her left eye is swollen. I do not believe she has a rash anywhere else on her body. Her immune system is compromised because of the chemo, and I m wonderingif she picked up the german measles somewhere. | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of rash in the arms which is very common due to impaired immunity and side effects of therapy sessions. Need not worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and Chat Doctor. You should avoid touching or pricking rashes. If condition doesn't get better than consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like clindamycin along with steroid ointment. Apply ice pack on rashes 2-3 times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
HELLO, MY 2YRS 7 MONTH OLD SON HAS THROAT INFECTION MANY TIMES,EVEN NOW HE HAS AND DR GAVE AGMENTINDDS HOW LONG DOES THIS REQUIRE AND HE IS 11.750KG, IS THERE A PERMERANT REMEDY FOR THIS ALSO SHOULD I GIVE B COMPLEX AND NTROLINE B WITH THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW | The repeated use of antibiotics does not help the child to develop his own immunity; in fact, this may harm his defense response irreparably. Try and avoid giving augmenting again and again. Unfortunately, the only permanent cure to this kind of problem is growing up. As the child grows older, he develops the immunity needed to avoid the repeated attacks of throat infection. At the same time, do take him to a good, very good ENT surgeon to take a look at his throat and tonsils. A very few child Chat Doctor. |
I am 44 years old and have undergone treatment for abdominal TB for 6 motnths in 2007. there was relapse and again put on anti TB drugs in 2009 (Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Etambutol,Pyrazinamide) till now. TB is only controlled and not cured till now. Again put on 4 drugs + oflaxicin since Mar 2011. Is the treatment correct? I have developed diabetes during the treatment. | HI. Thanks for your query. Diabetes has to be well under control for the effectiveness of any antibacterial treatment including that of Tuberculosis. The treatment was correct in the initial phase. After the relapse you may need a second line of treatment under the guidance and observation of a Physician. This is important as the same Chat Doctor. Secondly, you need to have a proper diagnosis done by Laparoscopy and confirm whether there is relapse or aftereffect / sequel or complication of TB. This is the most important aspect. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Dear SirI have a job offer from saudi arabia. there is a medical requirement for saudia. accodingly during the medical clearance proces the radiologist has informed me that htere is a scar on the first right space. the doctor further informed me that this has no medical implications for me and nothing to worry. however under the gcc law i can not be granted a medical clrearance unless the scar is removed. can you please guie me on thisregardsAsim Qaiser ( YYYY@YYYY ) | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Scar on chest x-ray is suggestive of old healed lesions. You might be having tuberculosis or pneumonia in childhood which was cured by treatment. Healing in lungs take place by either fibrosis or calcification and both of these Scar lesions are permanent and life long. No treatment is required hence available for these scars because they are inactive, dead lesions. For visa purpose, you should get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy. If both these are negative for active infection, you can argue with visa authorities. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My 87 mother had a fracture c6 left lumina and pedice with 3mm slipof c6on c7diagnosed two weeks after afall down 10stairs. Since that time she has been wearimg a miami j neck brace. Our follow up appoinyment - 4 weeks we were told is now 9weeks post wearimg this brace. We are concerned at the length of time this brace will be worn and what effects this may have on her neck muscles. Do you have any advice? Mumis becoming very despondent now. Many thanks Margaret. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think 9 weeks are now passed. There likely to have significant healing. So she can now wear brace only during traveling time. Rest of time she can remain without brace. 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. |
My husband Showed positive for blood in urine the Dr suspects it to be a kidney stone. He has been taking flomax for about a month with nothing happening. No pain, was not in pain at the time of appointment. A week before he went to the Dr he had pain in lower abdominal. After nothing to eat for about 24 hours period and only consumed 8 beers Also he ate a big greasy burger, after the 8 beers.It was about 12 hours after the beers he had the burger. He also has had bouts with gout. He hasnt had any of that for about a year. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorHematuria (Blood in urine) demands many investigations and the underlying causes are also in Numbers, If I have a chance to be a doctor then I would first try to find out the cause and the first possibility would be a stone, the antibiotic won't stop the bleeding, the prime task would be to detect the location of stone and the size of stone then comes how to get it out, and that is all depend upon the imaging study, Chat Doctor. |
hello, i burn my self with a curling wound about 2 days ago and it left with a small white mark on the side of my forehead. it still hurts a bit when it move my face .. will it go away ? i m black and i want back my colour at that spot.. im thinking of going to my doctor tomorrow ? i have since put vitamine E on it and a bit of polysporin. sam | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a gelatinous type), a fibrous (fibroid tissue formation) or a lipoma (fatty deposit). These lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. Management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am 27 years, I have Pcos it has been a year and I have not conceived.I have taken clomefene citrate(Fertyl) 100 mg 2 nd day of this cycle.Todays follicular study on the 14th day shows 3.1cm follicle in left ovary.I had a shot of ChatDoctor on 12th Day. The doctor at scan said that there is pre ovulatory signs and asked me to come after 2 days. what is the chances of me getting pregnant? | Hi, I think that ovulation has happened. The 3.1 cm follicle is actually a corpus luteal cyst which forms after ovulation. So, if you had contact on the day of injection and the next 2 days, there is a good chance of pregnancy. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards. Chat Doctor. |
im 18, 54 and weigh about almost 100 dont have medical history. im wondering what does it mean when you take a deep breath my heart hurts well right in that area. its not constant its just really random, ill be laying down or just sitting and it would hurt out of no where. what does this mean? i havnt been to a doctor yet. | Hello, Mostly it's an acidity and reflux disease. Do you have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning, if yes it further supports the diagnosis? You should avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tab Pan DSR 40 mg before breakfast once a day for 2 weeks. |
Hi- I went for a mammogram and an ultra sound today because I found a large hard lump in my right breast on Monday. They did the mammogram and ultrasound and then decided to do a biopsy today. The lump found was 4.5cm and was described as a rubber golf ball. They had a very difficult time getting the biopsy because the lump was so hard and they couldn t get into it. I am very worried that this is cancerous and I am worried about how long I have had it since it is so large. Any input would be appreciated. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. There are many causes for lump in the breast. But the description you provided points towards either fibroadenoma or malignancy. Hardness you described seen most commonly in malignancy. But biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of breast lump. And no need to worry much even if this turns out to be malignant, as breast cancer treatment is very effective and life expectancy is very high. Newer surgical techniques and improved chemotherapy and radiotherapy make breast cancer a treatable cancer. So no need to worry much. Just get done biopsy. |
Hi Doctor. I m a 28 yr old Indian Male. I recently had a small fall while rock-climbing and passed out and do not remember clearly the events of that day (including the ambulance ride, stay in ICU). CT scan showed I suffered a traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage - tentorial and left cisterna ambiens. I had extreme dizziness for a week which has quickly improved to almost near normal pre-accident state now. I have restarted smoking (2-4 cigs/day while pre-accident it was ~15/day). Is this likely to be dangerous? I experienced mild dizziness when I first restarted smoking, but now that has passed. I also want to know what the potential effects of mild alcohol intake (say 2 pints of beer) or occasional marijuana usage (if smoking is a problem I may have it in some tea) as well as physical activity are likely to be. Thanks in advance for your response. | Hello, Smoking has many adverse effects on the body, not just only the brain. Even though you did not have the subarachnoid hemorrhage, smoking is still bad for your brain. Subarachnoid bleeding, together with smoking, will lead to cognitive effects when you get old. The decline in memory will be fast-paced, and you may experience cognitive loss once you reach the 50s to 60s. Without smoking, you can enjoy a mind with only a minimal decline. The advised regarding beer consumption is one bottle a day and not more than that. Marijuana, if not taken for medical use, is also bad for executive function reasons. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
After a ct scan, My doctor told me that I had a very large tumor.It seems to be located just below my left rib cage. I noticed that when I am sitting or standing I cannot feel any pressure but when lying on my back, I feel pressure from under my lower rib cage, I was also told that the tumor was filled with water and fat. The Doctor seemed to be certain that it is malignant. and I should go om Hospice, I have no pain. I have heard that such tumors can be drained with a needle. Would you please give me your thoughts on my problem? Mel Jensen age 86. | Hi dear thanks for the query on ChatDoctorat many centers they can operate the tumor at age of 86 also. Kindly go to hospital where all the facilities are available. Once tumor free you will feel better. If the tumor is large enough and have involved many important vessels and if surgery is not feasible then hospice is an alternate. Kindly ask your doctor to refer to a higher center where it can be handled well. Thank you |
Hii doctor..i was married recently..my problem is i am ejaculating fast..when i ejakulate fast...i feel bad..then i usually trying to next but this time my erection is half only but continues long...means now i trying to ejakulate first time fast and second time it will take long time but half erection only..please give me a suggession | Hithanks for using Chat Doctor Premature ejaculation is most common sexual dysfunction. For this u can take Tab Paroxetine 12.5\u00a0mg and with time gradually increase dose up to 25\u00a0mg after two weeks. It would help u get longer duration and decrease your anxiety while sex. May be you are not getting sufficient erection due to underline anxiety. This Chat Doctor. Take and in case u need our help, connect us. Thanks |
Hi, i recently had my blood test done and my renal profile results are as below | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Serum creatinine is a test by which the ability of the kidney to clear impurities is calculated. If serum creatinine is at upper limit of normal then it does not necessarily mean kidney failure. Please get other kidney function tests done and also urinalysis done. History of any previous illness or inflammation can also rise the serum creatinine levels to upper limit of normal. Please get an ultrasound scan abdomen done to know if there is any stone or infection causing the serum creatinine level to be at upper limits of normal. Rarely patients might not experience pain when there is stone in the kidney and this might go unnoticed. History of a co morbid condition like diabetes or hypertension is also important to be evaluated. Please do not worry. |
I am having constant neck pain that goes down into my left shoulder blade. My neck is always out of place, I go to the chiropractor often (2-3 times a month), but it just won t stay in place. Here lately, it feels as though I have something pushing on my throat and it almost feels swollen deep into my neck/throat. It sort of feels like I have food stuck in my throat. Do you think this is a sign of something else? Is there anything I can do to try and keep my neck to stay in place. I suffer from many headaches as well. Thank you | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your neck and shoulder. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
Hi. I have a query regarding a STD infection, Gonorrhea , sexually active in the last 7 days and noticed a light green milky discharge from my penis 2 days ago. Classic Gonorrhea symptom. So have self medicated with Ciprobay 750mg in the last 24 hours. All is well, however slight nasal congestion , fever, bad breathe (metallic), body odour and aching/ stiff neck plus noticeable aching in my ankles, not necessarily muscular, worsening during today. Are these potentially symptoms of the infection or side effects of the Ciprofloxacin ? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have varied symptoms associated with greenish urethral discharge suggestive of active Gonococcal infection. The symptoms that you have are not due to side effects of Ciprofloxacin but part ODF active Gonococcal infection. Please consult qualified specialist in sexual diseases and get swab test of urethral discharge done to confirm the diagnosis. Take medication like Erythromycin for 2 weeks. Avoid sexual activities till you recover completely. Chat Doctor. |
Hi Dr,I am 54 this year and I just receive my blood test report which states the following | Hi, I have gone through your all reports. I can understand your concern. Your RBC is normal. Your WBC count is slightly reduced. Your neutrophil count is almost normal. If you don't have any health problem then no need to worry at all. Many people have this low count without any disease. It will become normal. You just need to repeat once after few time just be relaxed. If you have any symptoms then consult your physician. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi I went to see my doctor last Friday for stuffy nose cough that I was spitting up alot of clear mucus at night I could not sleep she put me on asteroid casta I believe the name and antibiotic today was the last day for antibiotic steroid one more day left also she gave me a Robitussin with codeine for night well I want to cry still spit up mucus and have the cough but at times I feel good I dont have to be doing anything but I know its my chest | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since you are having recurrent symptoms, we need to rule out allergic rhinitis and allergic bronchitis in you.You're sneezing, stuffy nose and coughing especially in night, all favor allergic etiology. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x-ray to rule out infection .2. PUT (pulmonary function test) to rule out allergic bronchitis. So better to first diagnose yourself and start appropriate treatment. You may need intranasal spray, anti-allergic, anti histamines and inhaled bronchodilators. Since all these Chat Doctor. |
When I do sit ups I have noticed a raised lump on my stomach when I am pulling myself up. When I lay back down and relax my stomach it doesnt seem to show. I have been to my own doctor and was told that this was common in a lot of men. Could it be a hernia? | Hello, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Yes sir your suspect is right, any lump coming up during touting of rectus abdominal muscles like when doing sit-ups shows that there is some weakness in anterior abdominal wall. But however if the size is very small then it is not a matter of concern. But if you feel it is large enough or increasing in size gradually then you might need consultation of general surgeon to do a detailed clinical examination and recommend treatment after examination. Also, a USG scan of abdomen can show the exact size of defect helping to plan out further line of management. So, yes it could be hernia (umbilical or para umbilical) and it needs to be examined clinically. I hope I have answered your query well. If you have any more questions kindly directly write back to me, will be happy to help you. Thank you |
my son is 8 years old...he has been throwing up at all times of the day for the past 6 months and has gotten worse over the past 3 months we have taken him to his pediatrician and she put him on Zantac which doesn t seem to make a difference we have taken him back to his pediatrcian and she has referred us to a GI doctor...these are his symptoms...he says his stomach sometimes hurts but not always he says he feels something in his throat and then he just throws up and he throws up hard...sometimes its just stomach acid and sometimes it s food...he throws up when he gets out of bed and somtimes again within 30 after that he can be riding in the car he can be walking at the store or sitting at his desk in school...what could this be...thanks | HI...by what you quote I feel that the child is having GER (gastroesophageal reflux). Your son will need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. He should not be sleeping completely flatly.3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small liquors.4. This type of GER is the root cause for the constipation she is having. He needs expert gastroenterology consultation. Regards - |
IVE HAD A BURNING SENSATION AND WHITE DISCHARGE, AND BURNING AT THE TIP OF MY PENIS, ESPECIALLY WHILE SITTING DOWN FOR 4 OR 5 DAYS NOW. A WEEK AGO, I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX WITH MY GIRL FRIEND. IM 60 YEARS OLD WITH ENLARGED PROSTRATED, I ALSO HAD A VASECTOMY A YEAR AGO. BY THE WAY, MY GIRL FRIEND IS 24 YEARS OLD. | Hello Thanks for query. The burning sensation and white discharge from penis is mostly due to infection of prostate (Prostatitis) which is likely to be due to acquired through unprotected sex with your female partner and needs to be investigated. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis3) Swab test and culture of a discharge from urethra. Start taking antibiotics like Erythromycin along with Diclofenac twice daily. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
I HAVE BEN SO DIZZY ALL DAY AND SLEEPY TOO.ALSO VERY DISTRACTED AND HAVING A LOT OF LOST TIME AND BLURRY DOUBLE VISION..MY PHYSICIAN HAS ME COUNTING CARBS. HA VE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH PARKINSONS SYMPTOMS EVER SINCE THE SLEEP STUDY DR TOOK ME OFF MIRAPEX-2MG HS AND PUT ME ON THE PATCH,NEUPRO FOR RL WHICH E SAID WAS THE ONLY CAUSE FOR CONCERN WITH MY SLEEP STUDIES . I HAD TAKEN NEUPRO BEFORE IT WENT OFFFTHE MARKET WITH GREAT SUCCESS.BUT WHEN IT CAME BACK MY MOVEMENT DISORDER MD ORDERED ME BACK ON IT . WITH POOR RESULTS THIS TIME --WE DID NOT KNOW WHY.THEN THE SLEEP STUDY DRINSISTED IT WOULD HELP MY SLEEP. AND IT DID FOR ABOUT 4 NIGHTS ON THE 4MG. I KEPT CALLING AND COMPLAINING AND THE NURSE SAID JUST TAKE IT EASY ,DEAR QND TRY IT FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS ---WHICH I DID FOR 2 OR 3 TIMES.. THEN I JUST EASED MYSELF OFF IT[TOOK A NEUPRO EVERY OTHER DAY ] LAST PATCH WAS 4 MG ON JULY 4 OF THIS YEAR.. HAVE HAD HYPOGLY CIMIC AND HYPER GLUCOSE SYMPTOMS EVER SINCE,BUT RARELY AT FIRST AND NOW ABOT EVERY OTHER DAY. WHAT IS UP FOR ME///WHICH DOCTOR DO I CONSULT | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. You have not mentioned reports of any investigations if done till now. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a fresh MRI of brain to exclude any organic problem of brain. Also, I would go for your routine blood tests like complete blood count, blood sugar, kidney function tests including serum electrolytes. At the same time, I would advise you to alleviate any anxiety problem if there is any such. Further management would depend on the reports of the said investigations. Possibly, you should also have a specialist neurological consultation if your problem persists. 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 |
on my foot suddent pain started after consulting doctor he told it is injury and there is blood clot which is to be remove, i have done but again after 8 day i develop same but other side of feet, again doctor remove blood clot.acording to you what is my problem.I am a nondiabetic,nosmoking,occasenally i drink. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You are thrombophilia person. You have high chance of blood clotting. Furthermore, you should go for thrombophilia profile. Also check for vitamin B12 and homocysteine. You should take prophylactic warfarin and regularly monitor your prothrombin time and INR. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
HI MY NAME IS LESLEY, I HAD A FULL HYSTORECTOMY AND BOTH MY OVIARIS OUT. I AM NOW 53 I HAVE HAD A BAD BACK FOR 9 WEEKS, MY GP SENT ME FOR AN XRAY HE TOLD MY SPINE IS TO THIN. NO HE WANTS TO SEND ME FOR A SCAN. HE HAS TOLD ME I COULD HAVE OSTIOPAROSIS. I HAVE BEEN POORLY FOR YEARS EXERSISE GIVES ME PAIN ALL OVER MY BODY THANK YOU I HOPE YOU CAN HELP | Hi, Thanks for writing. As you are of 53 yrs age and post hysterectomy individual, your spine will be definitely osteoporosis which will commonly present with backache. You need Calcium supplementation of at least 1500\u00a0mg/day along with It D3 (1000\u00a0mg)/day to keep your bones strong. Otherwise, at times very trivial trauma will result in osteoporosis compression fractures in spine which are very disabling and will need rest for 2-3 months. Hope this information helps |
I had a surgery for my felopian tubes in september. They took my left one out because it was damaged. I only have the right one left. Doctor released me on my last visit and said I was ok to start trying to get pregnant and could try after my period came. I went to the Dr again on Nov 14 and they gave me a shot to start my period because i was having trouble getting it. I got my period with the help of the shot on Nov 21. I am now 51 days late and have taken 4 pregnancy test and they are all negative.I have not taken a pregnancy test in 2 weeks cause the tests were negative. Can you please tell me what to do? I lost my job and I am trying to save all the money I can to pay bills. Can you please tell me what to do to figure out what is going on with my body? should I take another test? or should i just suck it up and go to the doctor? please helpppp!! | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The delay in the periods that you are having is not likely to be related to the tubal surgery that you had. This is most likely related to a hormonal disturbance and needs a hormonal treatment to regularize your periods. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http |
i got rear ended and i have a few symptoms like 1. tingling in my right shoulder blade - feels like its getting worse 2. lump on right side of my spine that was almost tennis ball size and is almost gone now 3. pain on right side when i breath in deeply 4. pain in spine 5. pressue on left side of neck and moving up into my head I have been for xrays and doctor says its clear, my chiropractor says my spine is out of alignment. I need answers, its been so frustrating | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. You need to do MRI of the spine 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 having congestion n severe cough. I m giving relent, advent forte and vizylac n also guving levolin repules nebulization... but the cough is still there. It is over 48 hrs.. but she isnt earing anything for 3 days.. wht can i do to make her cough be cured n she should start eating food. | Welcome to ChatDoctorIn my opinion your child has respiratory tract infection. You have not mentioned the age and pulmonary wheeze whether present or not. It would be of value. Syrup Adventure forte and relentless seems to be fine for upper respiratory tract infection. In case she has wheeze, continue leveling nebulization. You can even give decor news is wheeze is severe. In case, she runs high fever, do go for a clinical examination and a radiograph. |
Hi my name is robin and I like to ask my lower left back keep on having pain then move to the middle of my upper back .Fill like someone is hitting me. I have to lay down on the floor to reveal my tension, so that my spasms will stop.. what can you tell me that will help me with this spasms.. | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Treatment for back pain and spasms usually consists in a combination of physical therapy and medication. Medication used are over the counter painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, however they only alleviated the symptoms the best means of ad Chat Doctor. If the pain persists for over 4-6 weeks you should be checked by a doctor because imaging may be required to search for uncommon causes. If there are signs like trouble urinating, weakness of the legs, high fever even sooner than 4 weeks. I hope to have been of help. |
I recently had a ct scan done when I was in the ER with a kidney stone...The doctor was concerned with what he saw on the scan around my lungs, and with what he heard when listening to my breathing. I had another scan done specifically to look at my lungs. There was a cloudiness in several areas of my lungs, so he referred me to a specialist. It s next week, but I m kind of freaking out with worry. What could this be? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. There are many causes for cloudiness on both lungs on CT THORAX. But the common ones are1. Viral pneumonia2. Pulmonary edema like picture. 3. Interstitial lung disease (OLD)4. Bilateral bacterial pneumonia. 5. Bilateral TB lesion.6. Rarely bilateral metastases. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done repeat CT THORAX. You may need Bronchoscopy and BAD (Bronchi Alveolar Lavage) analysis to rule out above causes. |
Hi, I am 35 year old woman and recently gone through menstural blood pcr test and mycobacterial have been detected. My doctor said, I will not get pregnant because of this situation and suggested some medication for 3 months. and also said if I wont conceive in these 3 months, she needs to do some tube test. I am really scared that I will never get pregnant. I desperately want a baby. Can you share your thoughts on the above? Thanks | Hello premenstrual blood PCR positive for mycobacterium suggests endometrial tuberculosis. In the woman, it causes tuberculous enteritis (infection of the uterus) and salpingitis (infection of the tubes). This infection can often be silent, and may not cause any symptoms or signs. Once the histologic diagnosis of TB endometriosis has been made(like in your case), then treatment with antitubercular medicine must be started to prevent further progression of the disease. However, usually with TB endometriosis, infection of the fallopian tubes also occurs, and the damage caused to the tubes (TB salpingitis) is irreversible. Infection of tubes might result in irreversible tubal infertility, and the only treatment option available then to conceive would be IVF. In the past some doctors would try to do surgery to repair the tubes, but this is futile surgery, because the tubes never work properly once they have been infected. Tubes which have been severely damaged may form a HY Chat Doctor. Although antitubercular chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment, surgery may be indicated where medical therapy has failed to resolve symptoms and in presence of a persistent pelvic mass. So I suggest for now you continue with your antitubercular |
HiI have problem with my penny skin it is circumsized but in my teenage I was masterbating and I cracked my skin now I have a little 3 spots around On the penny ring they are like little hold types and Every time when I examin them I found white colour liquid type thing in it went to see my dr he sad its okay but I wasnt happy with it so if you can help me please ? | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your question very diligently, and I will try to help you out in the best possible way. At the outset, I would like further information for better assessment of the condition like possible please upload me a photograph? Since how long it has been there? Are you sexually active? I would advise you to go for a battery of investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP, liver function test, blood sugar, V Chat Doctor. You may require a course of antibiotics under medical supervision.Meanwhile, wash it with antiseptic soap or solution and keep it clean and moisturisedmaintain good hygiene. Thanks for your question please do write back to me with all the details I have asked for, so that I will be able to tell you more accurately. Best wishes |
My son is 24 yrs old just came home from his week off from oil field . He s got a big red patch on his left side of stomach kinda long (rash,itchy he says,kinda painful I m sure from scratching and puffy) then he s got a smaller spot around outer part of belly button . I hope it s not bed bugs. ? But,I d think if it was it would be all over body? Those are the only two areas he says he s got the rash? | Dear user feel your worry about these red patches but I would like to tell you we have two possibilities of that first if these patches appear vesicular and popular and filled with fluid this indicates what is called shingles, and it is due to reactivation of varicella zoster virus and this case is common happening with no danger of that....this case of shingles may occur due to stress or anxiety or sun exposure second probability that I suppose if it is irregular patches or circular patches with itching it will be allergic reaction...this allergic reaction occur due to contact with allergen substance to the body that enhance histamine release and causes these symptoms of red patches with icing and in this case he needs to take antihistamines Chat Doctor. .thanks for contacting us...your son has good father...wish him healthy life |
So Im in marching band and someone hit my mid back area with a tuba twice with a good amount of force. I m having some trouble breathing deeply. Short breathes and sniffles don t do anything. But a deep breath hurts. And my back hurts and has had previous injury. I don t believe its serious but I could really use some help. I m a little worried. Any remedied or suggestions? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think you are suffering from soft tissue injury and muscular pain. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals). It may take a week time to relief. Vitamin B-complex and vitamin C will help promote healing. Second cause can be pleurisy. Treatment of it is similar to treatment of muscular pain.However, you can get x-ray done to exclude fracture and other lung related causes. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query. |
I went to the doctor with unexplained bruising all over my body, and unexplained itching all over my body. I had hep C 5 years ago that was treated with interferon and went through 6 months of heavy drinking from January to June of this year before going to rehab. He did blood work and it showed an ALT(SGPT) of 48 u/l with a ref range of <40, Bun/Creat 28 ratio with ref range of 10-24, gulcose of 109mg/dl with ref range of 74-106, rbc of 3.77 10#6/ul with a reference range of 4.2-5.40, a hematocrit of 35.3% with a ref range of 37-47%, and a MCH of 32.2 pg with a ref range of 27.0-32.0. What I want to know is should I be worried about Cirrhosis or Leukemia? If so, which one would be more probable? The doctor is doing more blood work, a liver ultra sound, and depending on the blood work, possibly a bone marrow test, but I am anxious to know something. My doctor is hesitant to give me an opinion without more facts but I just want to have an idea of what I am looking at. Can you please help me? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A history of bruising and itching all over the body and a raised SGPT levels suggests a liver disease. Diseases of liver cause increase in bile salts which are responsible for itching and reduction in clotting factors which cause unexplained bruising. The red blood cell count and hematocrit are slightly low. The fasting glucose levels in also elevated. The investigation given above suggests a liver disease rather than leukemia. A liver BIOS may be required. Consult your doctor for further work up. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
My 8 yr old is having a dry cough x 1 week. She has now developed a raised red rash in the armpit of her left arm. She has had a low grade fever. I have given her Tylenol Cold for fever and cough and just an OTC ointment for rash. Do I need to be concerned as she is still coughing and the rash. | Child Chat Doctor. Generally it lasts for 5-10 days irrespective of the use of antibiotics which are only effective in case there is a secondary bacterial infection. Giving over the counter antiallergic like cetirizine syrup should help in reducing both the cough and the rashes. Giving steam inhalation should also help. Water in the form of vapor would reach deep into the lungs and help in diluting the cough. Give Tylenol if the temperature is raised. Since the cough is lasting for 7 or more days, there could be reason to get concerned, and I would suggest that you visit a doctor and get her examined. |
My son is 14. On Saturday, he woke up with flu symptoms, throwing up, diarrhea and a 101.8 temperature. He was fine Friday went he went to bed (after eating Mexican food. I did not eat the same thing). By Sunday afternoon he had a low grade temp and most of the vomiting was over. By Monday night he was stating his stomach hurt. It is still hurting today. I m not sure if he got food poisoning Friday night, or if he truly had the flu. And not sure if we should go the doctor or not. (I just started a new job and am currently without health insurance until May 1st) | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, All these symptoms are indicative of food poisoning. Food poisoning is nothing but acute gastroenteritis due to toxins of contaminated food from infections like bacteria, virus, parasite etc. Symptoms usually starts after 12 to 24 hours of eating, like nausea, vomiting,abdominal pain, loose motions, fever,weakness, fatigue, headache, abdominal cramps due to water and electrolyte imbalance. As per your symptoms, you have this gastroenteritis and will require antibiotics(ofloxacin with ornidazole), antispasmodics, antiemetic, probiotics and other supportive treatment as per your symptoms. So, consult physician for proper treatment. |
hi my name is latha.I have 31/2 years child and he is not sitting in the classroom and he wants to play every time and he doest have patience and i feel that he is not concentrating properly . what might be his problem and we can? cure aggressiveness pls help me but he is very intelligent. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Hyperactivity is a disorder of the mental makeup of the kid and not a physical deformity of the brain. Some kids may respond to iron simply and some kids my need other medications like Atomoxetine. But whatever it is the kids needs a thorough psychological evaluation and may be after behavioral therapy it might get better. But usually hyperactivity kids have very good IQ and if their energy can be diverted to a vocational training or any art or sport they like they will do wonders. I suggest you seek the help of a good pediatric psychologist. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
Hello, Im male 33, 330lbs 6ft 0in. About a year ago I started to feel like I might have a abdominal hernia above my navel. About a month ago I went to a specialist and he did all the tests except for a CT scan and a ultrasound, but his professional opinion was that he felt no hernia and his med student agreed. He said exercise and diet and come back in 3 months. Im about 6 weeks away from going back and it feels like the abdominal muscles are very weak and I get sharp but not intense pains and a overall malaise feeling.Rest is not a option right now due to my job working in a grocery store moving heavy boxes. In your opinion, could it be anything else? | Hello. The only two tests that hold the prime importance were not done in your case. You should have gone for an abdominal ultrasound scan. There might be some mass lesion above your umbilicus or an anterior abdominal wall defect. There can be many reasons for your problem, chiefly peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic pancreatitis, dystrophic calcification. To rule out all of them I suggest you please get an ultrasound done and if required go for a CT scan. |
i am presently unable to remail cool, to concentrate effectively as lots of fear inside, low self esteem and negative thinking, somw time feel restlessness.... i am 34 years old, height 5 feet 9 inch and medical history of healthy individual but always feel nervousness. | Hi, From what you have mentioned, you seem to be manifesting symptoms suggestive of a depressive episode. It is resulting in inability to relax, low self-esteem, negative thinking. You should consult a psychiatrist for initiating treatment. Anti-depressant medications like Escitalopram would be helpful. In addition, you can also consider treatment with psychotherapy in form of cognitive behavior therapy which will help you learn to relax and will help in changing the negative thought pattern you have. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes. |
my feet have a burning sensation when i am in bed at night It actually wakes me up at night and i get relief by running cold water over them. the doctor has suggested Lyrica but I prefer not taking anything that can cause side effects such as memory loss, weight gain, etc. I am 80 yrs YOUNG. am very active/ | Hi, as you mentioned your symptoms, this can arise due to two possibilities.1. Either it can be an elevated level of uric acid, which can be checked by performing simple test. Also, with medication the pain can be subsided, and uric acid levels can be lowered.2. It may be either disc degenerative changes in the spine. As you are 80, the aging process is following by. Most cases get helped by rest and proper exercise. Almost 99% recover with rest and exercise. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery |
It started a couple days ago. The pain started like as high as my hip is, near my bellybutton, it came and went, and then its moved down and more to the right. It still comes and goes, but when it does hurt, it hurts when i walk, run, bend over and do movements like that. | Hi. The pain on right side of the abdomen from belly button to hip whicChatDoctores and goes, increasing with walking, running, bending is suggestive of an inflammatory process on the right side. The probable causes are |
Hi | Hi, Form your long history it seems there is nothing special found in her tests and all medicines tried. Now there is one possibility of having Worm infestation where worms come out of anal canal and migrates in front to lower genital tract to vagina, clitoris might produce itching on this area. Go for stool test for ova, cyst and worms. Even empirically you can give her one course of anti-worm medicine like Albendazole. Keep her local hygiene clean and airy. Ok and take care. |
sir I am Na,n,nllah, from Pakistan. from last four months I face some problem in my my left knee. I can t say that it is exactly pain but it gives me uneasy feeling and after a long walk it turns to be ok. the issue gets worse when I do musturbution or ejeculation occurs during sleep. secondly my both legs get numb rapidly and all the time. when I sit some where numb feeling start in both legs just after three minutes. looking forward for ur suggestion | Hi, I have read the query. It seems there is spinal canal stenosis, so I advise you to visit orthopedic surgeon who will do you physical examination and may advise you MRI scan to see the compression of nerves if any. Send me report of MRI scan. Till then have tab. Aceclofenac+thiocolchicoside twice a day by prescription of your family doctor. Have balanced diet. Do yoga it will help you.For knee pain do qua Chat Doctor. I hope it helps. Thanks, |
finished my 2nd round of clomid days 5-9 having lower stomach cramping and a metal type taste in my mouth also lots of white discharge (no smell) for the last week also ears feel clogged like iam about to get a cold or something any input ? took a ovulation test after seeing discharge it was neg am i pregnant ? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Ovulation tests do not always give you accurate result. In fact, they can only predict the LH surge but not actual ovulation detection. The symptoms may also be seen due to the medication as side effects. You should wait for your next period to get a home pregnancy test if you miss it. Else, you can also get the blood test for pregnancy ten days after ovulation. Ovulation can be monitored through follicular studies or basal body temperature record from day one of the cycle. The excessive white discharge can mean ovulation or a side effect of the Chat Doctor. A clinical examination will sort out the issue. Hope this helps. |
My 28 year old son had one lymph node removed from his groin area over a week ago (along with a large cyst near his spine that had become infected). My question | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short |
My father has recently been diagnosed with Lung cancer, the doctor has arrange for a FNA to check his glands. I am confused as I taught this test was to check the glands at the upper part of his lung but on reading some info on the net I am lead to believe that the glands which the neddle will be inserted to are actually in the neck. is this correct? or could this test be preformed to test glands on the upper part of the lung? Thanks Lorraine | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) is a technique in which cells are aspirated through needle insertion in the mass. It is simple, easy to perform, less harmful and day care procedure. And it can be done in any mass or swelling of the body which superficial or easily accessible. Since neck is the common site for enlarged glands and swelling, FNAC is procedure of choice for diagnosis. And lung mass, if superficial and easily accessible then FNAC is also indicated and can be diagnostic. So no need to worry, get done FNAC from lung mass. It is very safe procedure. |
i am 28 years of old suffering from palpitation problem from last 5-6 days.my ECG ,ECO showing normal .But i am facing high heart rate as well as short breathing problems...I worked under high stress condition....Doctor prescribed me Nebister 2.5.....please help | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your ECG and 2d echo are normal, no need to worry about heart diseases. Uncontrolled stress and anxiety can cause tachycardia and shortness of breath. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions and relaxation techniques. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Register is nebivolol. It is beta blocker. It is used as antianxiety Chat Doctor. Along with this, counselling and relaxation techniques play very important role in control of stress and anxiety. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have a small white pain painful lump on the bottom of my foot. It is surrounded by red infected type colour. I first thought I had something stuck in my foot but I cant find anything. Its getting more painful every day and getting quiet hard to put any pressure on my foot. | Hi, Dear,These painful foot lumps need to be reviewed and consulted by your ER Surgeon. The lump in the throat seems to be abscessed of the plantar tissue of the foot. Take antibiotics / anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. So consultation with ER Surgeon would fix solution to your intriguing lump problem at the site. This would resolve your query. Write excellent review if you feel that this reply has helped you a lot. Welcome for any further query in this regard to Chat Doctor and to ME. Have a good Day. |
hi i have had gastroenthistias and viral bacterial infection since january all has calmed since then but now i have got a bup on my head scalp somehow i havent hurt myself if i touch it it will hurt and sometimes when i move my head gives me sudden pain what is this | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymph node, soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma or some benign cyst like Desmond cyst. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am Gitasri Modak , suffering in pain in Rt.knee joint. My pulse rate 84/min. BP 120/80 Doctor advise to take the flowing medicines 1)Tenoclor 50 ,2)Mega freeflex twise daily . I have taken these medicine as per advise for one week but I do not get any relief in pain | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you have a knee pain and already on medication which have failed to improve your pain, I will advise you to undergo physical therapy - as by the therapeutic agents like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy the pain and inflammation will be controlled. Post which small active exercises will be taught to get the strength in the knee. As aging occurs, there will be a degenerative change in the knee joint since it is a weight-bearing joint. Changes like - ligament injuries, bone degeneration, reduction in joint spaces etc. Exercises are the safest way to get the pain rid away and also to help the body to perform well on a longer run. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
My age is 30 years,trying to conceive now.I am under follicular study.Doctor told I am developing an egg on right side and on 12th day(14th july 2012) doctor has given me ovidac injection and asked to have intercourse for two days(15th july,16th july)from the day of injection.but i got my periods today(28th july).what could be the wrong?Why am i not conceived? | Hi, Thanks for choosing ChatDoctoryour age is 30 years, yes you really need to concieve13th day you would ovulate so Vidal was given Do you have PCs?because though an egg starts to develop due to assisted medicines, it slowly regresses, and you may not be able to ovulate thus failing to get pregnant and what about the semen analysis of your husband?sperm count should be more than 20 million/ml and motility should be more than 50% if any or both of you are obese there are chances of failures try to reduce weight get a check of your hormones including thyroid ? You may also need to get checked if any of your fallopian tubes have blocked for this USG is done talk to your doctor and get it done so that you can go for GUI, ivf etc. dear, stress causes failure to conceive too so don't worry wish you good luck hope I answered your query feel free to contact me for further queries thank you |
I am on 4 different medication for anxiety/depression and what to come off all of them. Do you think that s to much? It dosen t help I have anxiety all the time and the psychiatrist just tried adding abilify to the other four medications. our opinion????? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The psychiatrist prescribe medicines after consulting your present and past condition and according to their experience in practice. You have not given the names of all those 4 medicines and therefore, I cannot comment on that. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
Hello. I would like to have help with a nervous problem of mine. I am kind of good in social situations, but when meeting new people, and i think highly of them as in if they are high status people, i either avoid the situation or become really nervous when speaking. Sometimes, I choke right in the middle of the conversation because of my nervousness . I love meeting new people and such, and at night time when i go out to party, i dont get this problem. but in school, (im 16 years old), i cant socialize and talk to new people because my nerves get the best of me. Any tips? I would like to have other advice than going to therapy . Thank you in advance, Alex. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. The problem which you have described is indicative of social anxiety. Though you have mentioned that you are able to meet people and socialize, there seem to be certain specific social situations where you become anxious and nervous. The best way to deal with this problem (other than going for therapy) is not to avoid such unpleasant social situations and to slowly keep exposing yourself to them in a graded manner. You can also learn and master relaxation techniques, so that when exposing yourself to such situations, you can readily deploy them whenever you become nervous. As you keep practicing this, with every step forward you will be able to gain more confidence and overcome your nervousness soon. Wish you all the best. |
hi, my daughter is suffering severe pain in her stomach, near enough daily now, usually sick aswell, sometimes dioreah, we are waiting for a peadiatrician appointment and the dr asked for a urine sample, it came back that there was puss in her urine. what does this mean? | Hi. The pus in urine is suggestive of a Urinary tract infection. Your daughter has UTI. I would advise |
My husband has a knot in his scrotum not on a testicle that is extremely painful and looks to be red and possibly coming to a head but still red. We aren t sure what it is thought maybe a boil or ingrown hair. The knot is on the underside of the scrotum. | Hello appreciate your concernLooking at history this could be an infected sebaceous cyst or folliculitis due to infection in hair follicles if you can upload me a photograph I will be able to help you bettering my opinion he should consult a general surgeon for examination and a battery of tests like CBC blood sugar he may require a course of antibiotics under supervision of doctor tell him to clean it with an antiseptic solution and maintain good hygiene hope this helps him best wishes |
Hi, My Brother has advanced stage lung cancer that has moved to his liver. Prior chemo and radiotherapy did nothing to the tumour. He had no side effects from both treatments, other than hair loss & a bit tired.His pain is starting to get a little worse and he is started a new mix of chemo tomorrow for the liver. It will be once a week for 6 weeks. He wants to take a 4 hour flight to see a friend during treatment. Will this be ok? Thanks, Lisa. | Generally short duration flights are not contraindicated during chemotherapy or radiotherapy. But it all depends upon the general condition of the patient. Whether he is up and about and can take care of his routine activities without any help. Even then, there is the risk of contracting infection from other people in crowded places. So, unless absolutely necessary, it is not advisable to go to crowded places like airports and planes. Besides, you will need a fit to fly certificate from your treating doctor. |
i have been masturbating since junior high and now am in the university....is been 7 years and 19years....sometimes i feel pains on my left side of my body as well as my left side of my head...please what should i do..please help me am really suffering and my dick is also reducing in size | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since last 14 years and worried about your sexual potency and general health First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your general health and allay your anxiety.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.