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Hi, I have had a varicocele for about 4 years now and at first my doctor said I should get surgery but I didnt because I was young and scared to get it, now I am 4 years older and thinking about talking to my parents to get surgery on it. At what point should someone get surgery if they have a varicocele? | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! Surgery for varicocele should be done as soon as diagnosed since we are preventing damage to the testicles brought about by the varicocele. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
Thank You. I recently entered the Hospital in Baytown,TX and contacted Staph, unknown by me or my M D until 6 weeks later. My nose broke out in bumps & my neck. My Dr. Diagnosed this as Staph. The Med he gave was | When you have implants and contracted Staph and allergic to Sulfa, you and your doctor have to be extra careful. I would not comment since issue is sensitive and clinical approach is best at every step, I would say - for which I'm extremely confident, to start taking Turmeric in warm milk or warm water or get capsules of it (named HARD Chat Doctor. ) and start using regularly. This natural wonder is bacteriostatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, healer, anti-allergic and what not ! A classical preparation found all over India viz Hard |
I just has had fractured molar removed almost a week ago, last tuesday. Ive been on antibiotics since this tooth broke under my gums 3 weeks ago. They said they pulled bone with it. I am incurring more pain daily and it is swollen now on my gums on the side of where the tooth was removed it is hard, but not as hard as a bone. hurt to press, chew, breath, with out my pain meds it hurts my cheek my head and my eyes too | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint pain and swelling in the area where the tooth was extracted that was broken deep under the gums can be due to either any left out root piece in the extraction socket that is still acting as a source of infection. Other reasons can be infection in the extraction socket post extraction of tooth. I would suggest you to consult your dentist again and get an x-ray done so that the exact cause can be ruled out and treated accordingly. In case of there is any leftover root piece, removal of the same with following antibiotics and painkillers can help. In case of infection irrigation with antiseptic solution and taking antibiotics and painkillers will relieve. As of now you can take higher painkillers like TRAMADOL to relieve pain. You can also do antiseptic mouthwash gargles... Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
hi Im Jonalaine Selvido 28 years old. i just had my miscarriage last sunday january 8,2011. It was really painful to me and I keep on blaming myself and others too. It was my first time to encounter and this was the greatest problem that Ive been thru. i was new to Canada for about 5 months only. i think i had a depression and a lot of stress. Last monday I had my ultrasound but up to now I dont what the result of it. Maybe you should help me on whats the next step to do. How to avoid that to happen again. And what are fodd should I take t ogain my health again cause Im to weak and look so pale. thank you and Help is what I need kno. Emotional and physical help. thank you | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are quite stressed out and depressed after the recent unfortunate event of your miscarriage. From the description of your problems, it is possible that you could be going through a stress-related depression. Since this problem seems to be causing you a lot of distress, I would suggest that you see a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. There are effective treatment options for depression, in the form of medication or counselling, which can help you overcome your problems. So, please seek professional help at the earliest. Wish you all the best. |
hi, my stomach is aching after i bath my dog at the same time i eat street foods i take antacid after that i went to comfort room to make bowel movement i found a blood in my stool this is my 1st time what should i do to cure it?i am afraid help me | Hi;welcome to Chat Doctor Since it is the first time you passed blood it could be due to over straining & the bleeding occurred from a dilated vein(piles). Presently you can just take fiber rich food ;fruits;& Chat Doctor. Excess straining causes piles so try to go to stools when you get sensation to do it & don't sit for long & strain.? If the bleeding is occurring regularly or more frequently then you need to get examined by a doctor & if required then treatment can be done. Take care. Thanks |
Hello, For the last few weeks, I feel like I ve gone insane. Several weeks back, I thought I heard my friend say my name at swim practice. He didn t. Since then, my mental health has seemingly gone downhill fast, and it has worried me so incredibly much. Every time I hear a noise that I don t know the source of, I have gotten really scared. But, I figured I was just being paranoid about it. But, recently, particularly in the last few days, I ve had random thoughts just pop into my head. I don t know how to explain it, but they re soft, and they re not mine, at all. For instance, I was reading a article a few hours ago, and the word communists just popped into my head. Just the word, nothing else, and it seems as if I didnt think of it. It s like having auditory hallucinations, but you don t hear them, you think them. In the last few weeks, I occasionally would have one of those random thoughts once or twice a day. But today, I ve had countless. At the same time, I ve had ringing ears. I ll turn my head, and the ringing will stop. It scares me, and I think I m going crazy. Today, I also heard beeping in my ears, and what sounded like construction. And, whenever I think or reflect on the ringing in my ears, it comes back again. So, am I developing schizophrenia, have I gone completely insane? | Hi dear, for diagnosis of schizophrenia there are certain criteria must be fulfilled and for diagnosis detail history and mental status examination patient is very important. Form your history you might have schizophrenia but some other illness you have to exclude like any substance addiction, medical illness, any chronic medication etc. For diagnosis best to consult psychiatrist. Not to worry much about your symptoms even if you have schizophrenia it is treatable. Thank you |
Hi My skin feels so dehydrated, Im 32 and feel like i have aged suddenly. When i wake every morning, I have severe bags under my eyes which dont subside until well into the afternoon. It is effecting me doing my job as I always look wrecked,and make up cant cover it, in fact it makes it look worse. Any advise for me please. Many thanks | Hello and welcome, you are undergoing through a lot of stress. There is no proper sleep and no proper timetable for having your food. Have at least 5 to 6 liters of water every day with at least a big glass of juice and milk. Give some care to your eyes by having a good sleep of at least 6 hours at a go per day. Lie down with eyes closed and with cotton pack dipped in cold water or sometimes cucumber over both eyes for 15 to 20 minutes every day. Change your lifestyle to a healthier one with proper timing for all your activities and with yoga. I hope my suggestion are of help to you. Take good care of yourself. |
I have been sick for a week now...went to family doctor on Friday and was diagnosed with bronchitis. He put me on predisone, z-pack and cough syrup w/codeine. I have not had alot of coughing at all, but feel like I have bricks on the front and back of my chest with shortness of breath. It gets worse as the day goes on. I have just about finished all my meds. Do you think this is pneumonia? | Hi. I can understand your concern. If the chest pain is disturbing your routine activity then get a chest x-ray done to rule out any lung infection. If your chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi im a 25 year old female.I get a bump in the middle of my bottom lip from time to time. I wake up in the morning and can feel a hard lump under the skin of my lip. though out the day the bump will get bigger and bigger and as it gets quite large and in the middle of my lip it is uncomfortable to eat. It normally last for a couple of days and will puss a clear ish fluid before it starts to go down. i normally put cold sore cream on it but i dont think it is a cold sore as there is no tingling before it appears.Do you have any idea of what it could be | HI, Dear,Thanks for the query regarding your daughter. I studied your query and understood your health concerns. Cause and Remedy-You seem to have mucous cyst of the salivary glands on the lower lip Consult your ER Surgeon, who would check and do what is necessary treatment after investigations. So Don't worry and act fast as suggested. Welcome for any query to Chat Doctor and me in this regard. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
I have inactive hepatitis B I been tested two years back.I just got married. I have taken a first Vaccination to my partner but it should be done three vaccine into three different but she got the first one she is now one month pregnant. my question is what should I do to element it from my body and what will be prevention for my partner? | Dear Friend. I advise you to get the complete hepatitis b panel done, that includes it's all antibodies and antigens, that will give an idea of infectivity, chronicity. If you are still Bag positive, you have chronic hepatitis. Treatment considerations will be done, according to your Liver Biopsy report and HBV DNA load. If you are still infective, only way to prevent your partner is using Condoms, that may provide safety. Since, she is already pregnant, get her tested too. If she comes out to be positive, treatment will be decided for her as well as just immediately after delivery your baby will receive immunoglobulins. So, get tested, consult a doctor. Good Luck. |
Hi I am 36 years. I had a cystic pimple on my forhead which I dont remember picking. But after the pus, some blood oozed out and left a dark brown hyperpigmentation scar. The brown scar is slightly raised. I have a tendency to peel thinking the skin underneath will be of regular colour but each time it darkens again with slightly elevated skin. Ive tried microdermabrasions, chemical peels, hydroquinone since 10 months in vain. Whats the best method to treat hyperpigmentation pimple raised brown scar? | Dear Lola, Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It appears from your query that you are overdoing your efforts to get rid of the scar. You know our skin needs a bit of rest to get its normal texture. When we are doing a lot of things then it actually causes s more of post inflammatory hyperkeratosis/ post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIN).Otherwise also from your query it appears to be two problems-the one is Scar and the other one is Pigmentation. You might get some relief in pigmentation but to get rid of scar is really difficult one. The very first thing you should do is - kindly stop doing anything for a period of at least 3-4 week. As it will come out i its natural shape so would be better to be analyzed for pigmentation. You can try use atelier acid cream, Comic acid cream, glycolic acid cream, licorice extract or routine under medical supervision. The last option would be Fr axel Laser by an expertise hands who can judge your situation and can go for it accordingly. Hope this information will help you out of your problem. With best skin wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hello DR. my patient according to radio logic findings no significant change noted round inhomogenous density in the right lower lung measuring 5.76 cm in widest diameter as well as the wedge shaped density is seen in the left paracardiac area.no significant interval change in the fibrotic densities in the both upper lungs. Heart is not enlarged. The aortic Knob is calcified. Diaphragm and sulci are intact.Degenerative changes are seen in the visualized osseous structures. IMPRESSION | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion this x-ray reporting is suggestive of mass like lesion. Mass in the lung can be1. Malignant2. Benign. But possibility of malignant lung mass is more in your case. I advice to get done CT THORAX first for better evaluation of mass. And if possible biopsy from the mass for confirmation of the diagnosis. If it turns out to be malignant your patient should eat healthy food like fruits, vegetable. Give her multivitamins for nutritional support. |
my sons dog has worms we just found out and treated the dog. she is about 8 months old and still messes sometimes in the house we clean it and steam clean once a week with bleach but i am scared my 10 month old is gonna get worms now how can i treat my baby | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact in Healthcare. I had and understand your concern. Dog has lots worms, child crawls everywhere, so probably baby have been infected, that's why I propose to give him Zen tel(albendazole)-syrup-an antiprotozoal and anthelmintic agent. He acts on intestinal and tissue forms of the parasite, the active to eggs, larvae and adult worms. We used zen tel for helminthiasis |
Hello ! I have a white patches in the back of my throat and I see the doctor and the doctor gives me antibiotics but it doesnt gone and I take two more time antibiotics by my self but the white patches still there and my breath smells like dead rat I dont know what to do please help | Hi Thanks for the query! White patches at the back of throat and very bad smell from breath or Halitosis, if not due to infection can be due to Tonsil stones or Tonsillitis. They are formed due to calcification of food particles or debris over the tonsil crypts. It is a potent cause for infection and inflammation of tonsils and bad breath. I would suggest you to consult an Otorhinolaryngologist and get evaluated. If they are tonsil stones you should get it removed. In-order to reduce its formation you should do warm saline gargles. Gargle with 1 |
8 month old daughter with marble size lump in left labia. hard with a white head when squeezed, however nothing will come out. she is show very little discomfort and has no signs of infection. i.e fever or other rash. she has yellow mucus from the nose. and a little cough. but so do the rest of the family. please let me know if these cysts that I am reading about are also possible in babies. I read about a ovary needing to be put back in place and that freaked me out a little. please give me as much info as you can. knowledge is power. | Hi. Thanks for an elucidated history. Your baby has two issues.1. Lump from the labia add she is just 8 months old. This can be a Desmond hence not tender and has to be excised properly by a Surgeon. Do not squeeze at all.2. Yellow mucus from nose. This is infected and needs active treatment with an antibiotic and decongestant. In fact anyone in the family with yellow mucus should need treatment. Yellow is infection. I hope this answer helps you get a proper diagnosis and treatment. |
hi I m 50 years old and when I was 10 I was diagnosed with a severe cased of rheumatic fever. I strive for optimum health but I fear I m not, due to the life long effects that sickness is associated with. Any advice for a concerned parent playing the longevity game? I would also like some professional insight on Pandas pediatric autoimmune neuro psychiatric autoimmune deficiency and the antibiotics associated with strep. | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, if this was the rheumatic fever, if it was treated well at that time then this is nothing to worry, only concern is it should not attack the heart and for that you need to periodically go for cardiac evaluation test, if this is alright then no need to worry about this, if the case was well treated in the beginning then one should be worried about this, hope this information helps, take care. |
my dad is a really nice person but he smokes and drink alot, he drink alot of back label, i overheard him talkin to my mum about him having lungs of a 70 yr old although he is only 40. also he sd he has high risk, can u please fully explain what is happening, and what small things i can do to chnge this and make him healthier please | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... Your father having smoking and alcohol history. .... Both are injurious to health ..... Esp smoking injurious to lung ..... Smoking can lead ......1. Emphysema like obstructive lung disease 2.pulmonary fibrosis 3. Idiopathic interstitial fibrosis These last two are restrictive lung disease. . So your father might have one of above disease ... Chest x-ray and spirometry needed for it ... If needed steroid and bronchodilator like treatment might be needed .... Smoking moreover release elastane which damage lung elastic tissue. ... So smoking should be stopped ... Consult him to pulmonologist .... Hope your concern solved ... |
dear sir/mam my son is 22 yrs old getting treatment from PGI chandigarh since last two years. they specified him as psychosis(non specified category ) and borderline IQ. we are giving him regular medicine i.e. Quitipin but no effect is noticed. he s still aggressive. he gas negative symptoms like he do not take bath, try to remain alone do not mix with family please suggest me what to do sourabh puri | Hi, In his case it is difficult to say cause of behavior problem |
Hi, I am Sagar, Below are details of my Report, 1) Method Of Collection Masturbution 2) Spillage Nill. 3) Self liquefaction | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your sperm count appears to be too low to allow natural conception. Kindly confirm the same with a repeat semen analysis after 7-10days with 2-3 days of sexual abstinence. If repeat semen analysis shows same count, you need evaluation in the form of some hormonal evaluation like FSH, Testosterone, TSH & Prolactin and one evaluation by urologist/an Chat Doctor. If anything treatable is found, count can be improved. Otherwise, option for conception will be CSI (test tube baby). Wish you good health. Regards. |
Hi, my name is Erica and I m 56 years old. In June I started having pain in the center of my lower back and after that I started having prickling, stabbing burning sensations in my toes, also tightness around my right ankle whicChatDoctore upwards towards my calf. Now, my ankles have a burning sensation on the inside. Recently I ve had blood tests done and my AlT is 32. If you could please provide me with any information as to what could be going on I would appreciate it. Thank you! | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding pain in lower back. I can understand your concern. You Have not mentioned your ht. & wt. Dear, for your info, obesity is also a major factor affecting pain in back .your back pain is not an unusual happening. Every 3rd person is suffering from this more or less.PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND BEING OVERWEIGHT are strongly associated with an increased risk for developing metabolic syn Chat Doctor. . Regular physical activity can improve the metabolic profile and reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases. It is the outcome of our lifestyle and mainly our wrong posture and stressful light style PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND BEING OVERWEIGHT are strongly associated with an increased risk for developing metabolic syn |
Ive been suffering severe pain on the lower right side of my back, so Ive just had a ct scan of my lumbar spine. It found severe bilateral foraminal stenosis at L5/S1 as a result of degenerative disc osteophyte complex herniation. There was also focal Central to right paracentral disc protrusion on the right at L4/5, measuring 10 x 6mm, effacing the right lateral recess, potentially impinging on the nerve. Apart from the disc impinging on the nerve I dont know what any of this means. Can you please explain it in laymans terms & likely treatments for it? | Hi, I have gone through your query. Your CT scan result suggest that passage of nerve from vertebra is narrowed due to degeneration of the surrounding bone at level of Lumbar 5th and Sacral 1st. As CT scan does not show or confirm level on nerve compression, MRI is advised. At initial stage medicines and physical therapy help in relieving symptoms. Now based on your symptoms, clinical examination and MRI report surgical decompression of nerve can be done. Your treating doctor will confirm if degeneration is localized and not affected other parts of vertebra. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http |
I ve been suffering from swollen legs feet and red rash all over that changes colour to purple,my joints are always tender and my hands wrists and fingers are always very painfull, and recently I have starting having trouble breathing and skin peeling of my toes feet and fingers,just last night I noticed a red blood like blister on the back of my foot and someone that looked like a small black piece of soot fell out I ve been to my local drs on a regular basis but they don t seem to do anything or seem interested | Hi, Sorry to hear about your condition but from the report that you have given I can briefly I say it's a case of Psoriasis arthritis. In this condition there is Psoriasis of skin, multiple joint pain especially the fingers and toes and restlessness. The treatment is mainly related to the symptoms that show up. For this you need to visit a Rheumatologist. However, I would suggest you to talk to him about a new line of treatment called biologics that has stood helpful in treating such genetic conditions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hello i have been infected by hepatitis b and i was also suffering from severe jaundis last 8 years back...but i still have weak digestion and never gain weight some times i have abdominal pains and also have frequent floating stools ...and body pains im loosing hope i just want to live a normal life | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe, you are a patient of hepatitis B, weight loss, abdominal pain, frequent loose bowels. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have liver function tests, and M.R.I. for diagnosis. You had jaundice 8 years back, probably cured. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have good health and resistance against infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
I have just been prescribed a blood pressure med that causes constipation. The doctor said to use Miralax which I don t care for so I started using Senokot but have some reservations because I have low kidney function. My question is....... will Senokot harm my kidneys? Another question......do you know of a med for blood pressure that does not cause constipation? I was on Metoprolol but I was losing my hair. | Calcium channel blocker can cause constipation. Probably you were given that. Other antihypertensive medications like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (enalapril) or angiotensin receptor blockers(losartan), b blockers, alpha blockers and diuretics do not cause constipation. There is no direct evidence that Senna (send key) is harmful to kidneys but as it is a Ayurvedic medication it can cause interstitial nephritis. Also overuse will lead to dependence. |
I am 27 years old and I am 3 days late for my menstrual. I just had my regular check up with my family doctor last month. I told him I had some indegestion and stomach cramping even though I had already had my cycle for the month he told me it was acid reflex. Well now this month I did not get my menstrual and I have taken an at home pregnacy test as well as a urine pregnacy test. Could I be pregnant? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. The first sign of pregnancy is missed period. Other symptoms of pregnancy like nausea, vomitings, increased urination, sore breasts start 2 weeks after missed period. Usually the urine pregnancy test gives accurate results a week after missed period. So if you have done the test early I suggest you to repeat the urine pregnancy test after a week. The confirmation of pregnancy is done by blood Chat Doctor test or urine pregnancy test or ultrasound. So relax. Avoid stress. Hope this helps. Best regards.... |
I played football on Sunday and twice I headed a ball from a goalkick and became slightly dizzy and got a tingling/ slight pins and needles in my right hand and arm. The hand is still feeling slightly weird when I fully contract it. Any idea what this could be? | Hi, Thanks for your query. Seems that you are suffering from cervical spondylitis, the giddiness & the sensation of loss of balance in her case is termed as CERVICAL VERTIGO. This is generally a benign condition and is usually self limiting. The general treatment guidelines for her condition is as follows -Use a soft cervical Collar |
My daughter tested positive for strep back in August 14. Was started on zithromax. A week later she had persistent symptoms and I took her back in. The rapid strep was negative they also cultured which they are just telling me now (almost a month later) that the culture was positive for strep A. She has had another round of antibiotics since then and been on allergy medicine as they thought the swelling was a result of allergies. She also has swollen lymph nodes, fatigue and a really hoarse voice. HELP! I have an ENT appt for her in a week but feel like everyone is blowing me off! | Thanks for your query at ChatDoctorStreptococcal A infection is curable. The swollen lymph nodes can be due to part of ongoing infections or allergy. You need to get AS title done from blood, as in some cases there is chance of Rheumatic fever or glomeruonephritis later. Get the blood culture done again if it comes out to be positive use Chat Doctor. If it is negative you can take oral cephalosporins. But another possibility which cannot be ruled out is that it may be tubercular lymphadenitis too. If above treatment fails go in for ultrasound guided biopsy of lymph nodes and get ZN microscopy/ culture for Mycobacterial infection and also culture for routine aerobic/anaerobic infection. The correct diagnosis is the remedy for you. Take care. I will be happy to take any further queries. |
Hi Doctor. My son is 2.5 yrs old. He has cold since last 10 days and we were giving him Maxtra D however his cold is not going. Now its been 2 days he has fever as well. We are giving him calpol, the fever goes and comes back after few hours. Kindly advise. Thank you | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of intermittent fever which could be due to bacterial/ viral infection and due to underlying medical condition. It could be due to poor immunity of body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take diet rich in multivitamins, fruits and take multivitamin tablet as well to boost body immunity. Chat Doctor. |
Yes, I am having extreme stabbing and electrical voltage type pain in the right inside part of my left heel. I have had the pain two times today so far and it has only lasted a second but it took my breath away. What can I do to not have this happen again. I feel like a time bomb and it can hit again at any moment. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!! | Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history I would like to give differential. There is possibility of early plantar fasciitis, or can early arthritis. For plantar fasciitis, Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles. Avoid exposure of cold to foot. Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Take calcium supplement with it D. Do exercises of foot before getting out of bed. As per your history another possibility of inflammatory arthritis. You may need to do blood test to confirm diagnosis. For these symptoms' medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. 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. |
My brother a knee looks like it is protruding. Almost as if the bottom half of his leg is shifted backwards making the knee stick out a lot! His leg is also very hyper extended, but only that one leg! The other is completely fine and nice and straight. This condition was not always this way, he one day just noticed that one of his knees was hyper extended a bit. It is our belief that it has gotten worse over time! Please, any ideas what is wrong? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. A thorough clinical examination is advised along with an x-ray or an MRI. As the knee is in his it needs a thorough clinical examination and an MRI to understand the ligament injuries.Also, there will be shortening of the qua Chat Doctor. You may need a thorough assessment and a physical therapy to help make this anatomical corrections. Regards Jay In |
I am female, 55, 75kg, and had severe labile hypertension for decades. Heat, standing causes hypotension, flushing and fainting. Anti-hypertensives made my condition worse. My BP remained high, and I had hypotensive episodes. By accident I found the antihistamines controlled my BP, and I stopped other antihypertensives, and for the first time I have normal BP. Is there any condition other than Mast Cell Disoreder where antihistamines can lower/regulate blood pressure? | hilts first understand how blood pressure is maintained by our body, this will help you to understand your symptoms better. Our kidney on top of them have two small glands called A Chat Doctor. Aldosterone along with Cortisol affects the bodies ability to regulate blood pressure. It plays a pivotal role in maintaining blood pressure constant throughout the day, It sends signal to organs, like the kidney and colon, that can increase the amount of sodium(sodium retains water and can increase blood pressure if there is a |
I am 30 year old female and for the past 13 years I have had an annoying stabbing nagging pain on the left side of my lower back. I have been to Dr after Dr and have had x-ray after X-ray and I am always told there is nothing wrong with me. I have learned to deal with the pain now but I would be much happier if I didn t have to live with it for the rest of my life. And for about the past 2 weeks my spine feels sore I know it s not the muscles cause I know the difference I they way they feel. I would really like for someone to help me cause I m not just saying that I am in pain I really am and I would like it to go away I am tired of feeling like an old lady I want to go do activities again. Thank you to anyone who may be able to help me. | Good morning mam. Sorry to hear your suffering for more than decade. I think there is something that hurts u. It could be spine or any referred pain which is less chances. I hope your renal parameters are good then there must be problem with spine. What type of pain u have. Is it radiating to any other region. Is there any numbness. Was is your job chart. I think u cargo for detailed examination. Try with physiotherapy and back exercises. I think u will get well. Thank u |
I was in a tacking drill at football practice and when I made contact with my teamate, my arm went numb and then tingled until it regained feeling after about a minute and a half. There is still some pain, what is wrong? YYYY@YYYY Thanks, jared | Hello, The pain, tingling, numbness in the upper limb are usually because of the sudden jerk applied to the nerve which may allow it to behave in an awkward fashion. To confirm that the nerve is involved, and the exact location there needs to have a physical examination by a specialist post which you will be guided the medicine and the simple exercise to improve the muscle strength. Maybe some physiotherapy sessions will be advised along with TENS therapy to reduce the pain and improve the nerve conditions ability. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
my husband had throat cancer in 2004, hes had 2 mri an cat scan an bone scan, now the suregon saying cancer is bk, that he has 2 tumors growing in the same place where his cancer was before, an told him no operation no chemo no radation,, only thing they can do is give him a ultrasound an bipsy 2 see if its fast or slow growing,,,, | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has throat cancer. Treatment depends on type, stage and spread of tumor. So first he should go for biopsy to know exact type and grade of tumor. Then he should take treatment accordingly. In late stage surgery will not help. Palliative radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be given depending on spread. Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I was goofing around with my brother, fake fighting as siblings do, when my brother grabbed my index finger to deflect my hand. I felt immediate pain in my finger and found it difficult to bend it. It was also swollen around the middle joint. Three weeks later, I have better range of motion. But I still can t completely bend my finger or make a fist. And it hurts when I start to use the envelope. When I accidentally hit my finger or jam it on something, I feel immense pain. It also still swollen around the aforementioned joint. Does this sound like a sprain or a broken finger? Or something else? Thanks! | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to get sprain of your finger. Its treatment is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Mobilization exercises of finger is advised to regain the movements. You are unlikely to be having fracture, but you can rule it out its x-ray. 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. |
i fell while i was rollerblading and landed on my left side on my hip. There is no swelling or anything and i can move it a bit, but i can t put any pressure on it. Like when i try to walk i get this sharp shooting pain in my hip. Any idea of what is wrong? | Hi, As seen in the history mentioned above you had a fall, so there might be changes in the spinal column. The sharp shooting pain in the Hip what you have mentioned is having connection with the lumbar spine nerve root Entrapment. Using hot water bag in the lower back and doing some simple Core and hip strengthening exercise should help you. In my clinical practice of 12 years have seen people complaining with a lot of sharp shooting pain in the Hip after fall. Most of them respond better to physical therapy and exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I have problems with anxiety with regards to public speaking and giving presentations. The problems are physical as I shake quite a lot, to the point where others notice and comment on it. Its becoming a problem as I am in university and my course requires me to give presentations on a regular basis. Is there anything that could be prescribed to me to treat my physical symptoms or is a doctor unlikely to do this? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you are refusing to learn from your experiences. You are pointing to your shaking while doing presentation after you experienced it. You must understand that you also experienced you standing there and delivering. That should build your confidence. The only remedy available is \"do it again and again\". Your anxiety should be eased. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I have a hard bump on my butt cheek. It is not visible (under the skin). No discoloration, quarter sized. I tried to poke it with a needle thinking it was an in grown hair, no drainage... appears to be a mass of some kind because of the lack of fluid. Any guesses? I have an appt on the 28th, but today it started hurting to sit on, so I came here for possible solutions | 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 bruise leading to boil with cellulitis stage as It's hard only and without any pus or blood in it. Friction in the butt cheeks lead to bruise which after infection caused boil in progress with cellulitis stage. Hope this would resolve your issues. Act fast. So keep cool and Consult your ER PCP doctor and ER 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. |
hi, i have just got bitten to my year old dog 10 min ago. this morning he was seeming like he was panting and panting and breathing very heavily. We gave him water but he still did it. Now the bite feels tingily and its like its beating.I already put poroxide on. Do you know if this is normal or what to do? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Rabies is a disease which is transmitted by dog bite which is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As you were bitten by a dog which has led to bleeding from the site according to WHO categories it is categorized into Cat III, which requires following treatment1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water.2. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin around the wound.4. In TT, 0.5 ml, I'm. Thank you. |
Hi my baby is 9 month old. As i am wrking i started formula feeding n using lactogen 2. Nw i read in the news paper that no milk powders are healthier to babies. So worried n looking for alternative. When my baby was 6 month old we tried introducingcows milk. But she got allergic. So doctor suggested lactogen. Pls help | Hi....in your specified conditions, you can use Lactose 2 for a 9-month-old baby. As you are a working mother I can understand your difficulty. But make sure that the dilution or mixing is done as suggested on the pack... That is 1 unheated scoop for 30ml of water. I want to bring another thing to your notice. The milk protein in the cows milk and Lactose are one and the same. If the initial allergy was due to cows milk then the same allergy should have developed for Lactose too.... I don't think it was cows milk protein allergy. Regards - |
Just reading semen analysis, says the following Volume 5.0 Consistency abnormal Appearance abnormal Morphology Normal forms 13% Head abnormalities 87% Motility Motile sperm 80% Progressive 40% Non progressive 40% Im motile 20% Is this ok for natural conception please | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. Your semen analysis has abnormal appearance, and abnormal morphology. Your morphology 13% below normal (morphology should be 70 % normal). Motility 40% is normal. According to my opinion, from this report it is hard to conceive due to morphology. I would advise consulting urologist for this. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
hi am 22 years old. i have the habbit of mastrubating for last 4 years. i will do it twice or thrice in a week but not every week. last night i did but nothing came out. i am really scared wheather i ve lost everything won t i be able to run a successful married life?? please help me | His understand your concern. It is just one episode, and you started thinking about your whole life. Relax dear. It happens occasionally but not often. It is normal physiological process. Masturbation is physical process but depend upon psychological thinking. Psychological stress might affect it. Need to relax and do it again with psychological soundness.if you require then take medical opinion. Thank you. |
Hello sir I have 2 son 1 is 3.5 & 2nd is 7 the month both are regular suffering from cold & caugh and taking prescribed medicine by doctor getting normal for 2 or 3 day s but next again suffer by cold & cough so sir what would be ur suggestion ? Pl se ansr me ----- | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Cough and cold in children are because of the viral infection and need not requires antibiotics therapy every time. It will be given only once. Since both the children are kids the infection is keep rotating in both of them. So symptomatic treatment is required for both the person. You can give both of them paracetamol suspension and chlorpheniramine suspension. The combination is available in the market. Please take the advice of your doctor before you take the Chat Doctor. Please give them good hygiene practice. Good handwashing and keep the handkerchief while sneezing can prevent the cross infection to one another. You can also keep both of them separate while sleeping this also prevent cross infection. Give them one glass milk or one egg daily. This will help to boost up their immunity. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
i have a friend who is a 7 on the coma scale and the swelling in his brain has gone down and the brain tube was taking out. He is going in and out of breathing on his own. he is two weeks out from the accident. what are his chances of coming out. one thing he reacts two right now is pain. i just want to get a better answer then what the doctors have been telling us | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. A scale of 7 out of 15 indicates a severe head injury, and only 20% people have good neurological recovery in this condition. As of now (even after two weeks), your friend is unconscious (responding only to painful stimuli). This also indicates a poor chance of good meaningful recovery. For predicting a proper prognosis, investigations such as EEG and evoked potential studies are useful, so is the PET scan of the brain. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Yes my grandchildren were around a child that might have MRSA. This happened today. We aren t sure if we should be alarmed, because we didn t know about it until my daughter took the child home. We also have a 3mo. old here at the house,so we really need to know if we need to take them to a doctor? | Thank you for using Chat Doctor .it would depend on if any one of you develop symptoms. If you have a strong immune system, you probably won't develop anything. But if you develop any symptom after contact (fever, cough, etc.), better consult with your doctor and don't forget to tell them about the MRSA to give you the proper medication. Sincerely, Mark Rosario MD general pediatric / pediatric Pulmonology |
I have a sort of sharp pain that I feel is shooting up from my left testicle to my left lower abdomen, the pain lasts for only seconds and I would describe it as uncomfortable rather than extremely painful. it started this afternoon and has been happening randomly throughout the day. | Hi. The most probable reason can be |
I have had pain/pressure in my upper left chest area over my heart for two days. The right side of my abdomen is also very soar. (I have problems with IBS). Is this gas pain or something more serious? I am not sweating or have shortness of breath. I am not sick to my stomach either. But the pain radiates to my left shoulder and arm and my neck is a little soar (but on the right side), my heart fells like it s pounding and I ve been really tired. My bp isn t high, though I do have high cholesterol and family history of heart disease. I have taken 2 antacids but have gotten no relief. I have been under ALOT of stress lately and have not had much of an appetite. I don t want to go to the doctor unless I absolutely have to because I just went last week for a possible sinus infection. I was given amoxicillin (which I ve almost finished) and Nasonex to treat allergy symptoms. Besides the antacids, those are the only other medications I ve taken. Is this as bad as I think? I hope not. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .please see as you have taken two antacids with no effect, so there is no point in taking repeat antacid .as your heart is pounding, and you have strong cardiac family history I suggest that you should go to emergency room and get yourself evaluated by ECG and repeat BP checking.please donor ignore if ECG is normal I would recommend paracetamol 500 mg three times for pain and tab pantoprazole 40 mg two times for gas like thing |
hello! my son is 8 yrs old and today at 5 in the morning he had fever 101 and i gave him tab crocin now again the temperature is rising and moving to 101 i have given ondem md but what should i give for fever once i had been to the dr he suggested syrup p-250 . can i give it .thanking u | Thank you for asking in this forum You can give P 250 at the dose of 10 mg/kg of his weight. Present recommendation is to give up to 15 mg/kg of paracetamol. In my clinic if the fever is not reduced I would give syrup/ tab Metonymic acid in required dose as per his weight and observe for any sign of infection like cough with purulent (pussy) sputum or diarrhea with pus and mucus. Of Course, I will do a blood RE also if the fever returns. If it is just fever most likely it is due to a viral fever and will take 3-4 days to completely go. If the fever is due to an infective process he will require appropriate antibiotic as your doctor suggests. Take care and regards |
I had a white sac looking bump by my ear for a while now and decided to squeeze it. It hissed and a little fluid came out and a small white speck. Now its very large red and extremely sore. I pushed a sterilized safety pin through it and I got a little yellow thick pus out but now its spreading down my neck. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. It seems like an infective etiology, probably hair follicle infection / inflammation with collection of pus and discharge with in.2. You should have not pricked with needle as you may cause infection and complicate.3. In this case you need to see your doctor - he may examine and if necessary give a small incision and Chat Doctor. 4. After that advice will be done not disturb the area, no pressing or scratching.5. Maintain local hygiene, clean with antiseptic liquid - helps in better healing process. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query.Anything to ask do not hesitate. Thank you. |
Hi My ultrasound report says I have grade 1 Hepatomegaly fatty infiltration. Also my total cholesterol is 162 mg/dl. Can you suggest what should the next course of action I should take. also I am having too much of acidity problem. I have been operated for Gall stones. Binita Rai | HelloYour findings may suggest mildly enlarged liver with grade I fatty changes in liver. Fatty liver is due to deposition of fat within the liver cells. Fatty liver is a reversible condition.It is usually reverses with treatment of underlying cause. Fatty changes in liver may be due to many causes like obesity, sedentary life, hepatitis,altered lipid profile, metabolic disorder etc. Your total cholesterol level is acceptable. You may need few investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, liver and renal function test, Urine RE/ME. You should avoid fatty and fried food. Avoid saturated fat and take the lot of fibers in diet. Go for brisk walk regularly. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have a skin problem which looks like allergie, once or twice in a day there are multiple rashes comes up on my face, shoulder, skin on the head. they itch and the skin at that time feels very hot. I have consulted a skin doctor, who said it is fungal infection and have given me a lot of medicines along with a special shampoo. Please let me know is it a skin disease or an internal alllergie? What shoul I do. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having some infection related to skin it may be of fungal origin or allergic origin. You require physical examination to make proper diagnosis and treatment. With the history it looks like it is an allergic reaction whicChatDoctores on face and the neck with the feeling of the hotness. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist for physical examination and to make a proper diagnosis to get adequate treatment. For your symptoms I may advise taking antihistamines and to apply decade ointment over the lesions. Thank you. |
I am on citalopram, and after not masturbating for a few weeks I decided to finally give it a try. I think it is important to note that I had only been on this drug for about 5 days at this point. Back to the point, so I finally ejaculated, and I noticed that my semen was significantly more runny than usual, and upon further inspection I realized that it appeared to have lost a lot of the white tinge that the sperm adds. So, I was wondering if this was something to be worried about. thx a lot | Hi, thank you for using Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. It is completely normal, and you do not need to worry about it at all. Semen is made up of prostate fluid as well as sperms. More amount of prostate fluid add more liquidity (runny nature of semen), so it is due to lack of masturbation in few weeks, the amount of prostate fluid is more, and you had runny semen than usual. Citalopram has nothing to do with nature of semen. Hope this will help you. Regards. |
I have a few small itchy lumps on both sides of my upper thigh near the vagina . The lumps are similar to a mosquito bite and dark red. They get very itchy. when I itch the area, the lumps seem to get bigger and more will pop up (i guess inflammation?). Sometimes the skins dry and it looks like a scab. I ve had it for 3-4 days now. I tried hydrocortisone cream 0.5% on it but not sure if it did anything. I don t sweat or exercise so it s definitely not heat rash . Please shed some light! | Hello, Thanks for the query. You might be suffering from a fungal infection, Probably candida infection.Don't apply HY Chat Doctor. You can apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole. Also take an anti histamine tablet for the itch.Don't worry you may get relief with this. Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
I have been experiencing pain in my arms. It started near my right shoulder and has spread to my left upper arm area. It isn t constant, but when I make certain movements (such as trying to reach back to unhook a bra!), the pain stops me before I can reach up my back to even get close to the area. Reaching to get something off of a high shelf is very painful, more so on the right than the left. The pain started several weeks ago and does not seem to be getting any better. Strangely, I can swing a golf club with no pain, and most other movements cause no pain. I thought it was just a muscle strain (it does not seem to be aggravated by bone movement, i.e. shoulder rotation), but I became concerned when it moved to the left upper arm. Can you help me with what this might be? Thank you, Teresa | Dear patient if pain is on both sides with restricted abduction of the shoulder and internal rotation (as per your description) it is a sign for early adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Are u diabetic? This condition more common in diabetes patients. There is thickening of shoulder capsule with restricted movement. Mainline of treatment is physiotherapy. This is self limiting condition and resolves by itself in 6 months. You can take tab attract twice a day for pain relief. Please get in contact with your physiotherapist. |
I am a 21 year old female experiencing sharp chest pain on the left side of my chest, made worse when taking a breath and moving in different positions. I had it for about 4 years now with only around three episodes a year in which it lasts a few minutes to a few days, the pain was quite moderate but I did have one episode that it lasted a few minutes of server pain but it went away just as fast as it came about a year ago. At first I put it aside like nothing but was assured to get it seen about. When it occurred last night before I went to sleep and stayed chronic the whole night I went to the emergency room this morning in which my blood pressure, EKG and x ray came out normal even though they said they seen a little inflammation in my chest area and asked if I had phenomena, asthma, been sick in the past months and other questions I answered no to which I thought was weird because I never had any problems in this area and have not been sick in over two or three years. I am not the only one with this problem; my mother also has chest pain but in the middle of her chest mainly when she was working. She went to the emergency room several times and the test they ran also came out normal. Does anyone have a clue as to what this could be? I did some research in which I cannot find a direct cause. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your ECG and chest x-ray are normal, no need to worry about major heart or lung related diseases for your chest pain. In my opinion, you are mostly having stress and anxiety related pain. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. 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. |
It has been 6 days sense i have had unprotected sex in hopes to become pregnant. i know this sounds crazy but i have been feeling pregnant sense that very night. and the last few days been experience bubbly gurgling alot in my stomach more than normal. i know my body and know i dont alwayd hear and feel this. and as of today at this very moment i just started getting a headache . does this sound like pregnancy? i feel like there is something going on in there would gurgling and bubbly feelings be a part of all that happens when ur body is trying to become or is pregnant? | Hi there, you seem to be very anxious to get pregnant, which you should not be. Within 6 days It's highly unlikely for the body to respond that way if you are pregnant. These could be just autosuggestion by your mind which is making you feel like that. Headache can be incidental. Anyway you can wait for three days after your missed period and confirm your pregnancy with a card test. It is as simple. In the meanwhile you can calm down and take healthy diet and lots of rest which will take care of your gurgling stomach and headache. Let nature take its course. Take care |
good afternoon my liver is mildly enlarged measuring 17.8cm no focal alteration in echo texture. intrahepatic biliary radicals appears normal.portal and hepatic veins appear normal .gall bladder adequately distended .wall thickness appear normal there is a calculus measuring 4mm seen in the gall bladder can u send a fb message i am not getting through to my yahoo address | Hello Your findings indicate 4 mm calculus in gall bladder. Treatment of choice is surgical removal of calculus.Nowadays, it is mostly done by laparoscopic method and recovery is very fast. Findings also indicate mildly enlarged liver. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, metabolic disorder, obesity etc. You need liver function test, random blood sugar, lipid profile. You may need few medicines after evaluation. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
i m 13 years old and i walk on my tiptoes, i have done ever since i started to walk. i m teased about it a little bit and i just want to stop. i try to walk normally but after a while i forget and tiptoe. i get a lot of pain in my feet and it hurts the balls of my feet when i jump. i ve had foot exercises before but they only worked for a short amount of time, what do i do? | Hello, You have to be evaluated for spasm of gastrocnemius muscle or short tendon or developmental problems or delayed milestones etc. If no abnormalities found then you may undergo physiotherapy and behavioral therapy. Shoes with elevated soul under front is useful. If no improvement please consult with your orthopedic he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello,So... Here it goes.On friday morning i went to get my blood test done because my doctor was worried about my health.I moved to mexico in august i am from the U.S. i am american my family is american,etc. So here i am exposed to high chemicals. Also i have symptoms of inflammation in the stomach or like a little downer then there. I also have pains in the legs, i also have horrible head pains (AWFUL) and i am very tired all the time. I have ashma since i was little and been severely sick this whole year. i got high in this things(took them in mex. doing my best to translate) | Hi, You are tired all the time, pains in the legs, headache, asthma till the childhood, sick whole year. Some abnormal health conditions you should not try to put your finger in. your doctor is looking after so don't worry, he will look after the things. For the symptoms you can use P.P.I. for stomach issues, mild painkillers for pains. Try to practice yoga, meditation, hearing music of your interest, and reading books, for diversion. Thank you. |
Ive recently been diagnosed with melanoma which has spread to a lymph node in my neck. My doctor wants to now remove all the nodes but says there is no need for chemo. They also found a spot on my lung which they say is too small to biopsy.I would think it would be better to do some chemo? | Hi, In stage 4 melanoma, the cancer is advanced and has spread from its place of origin to other parts of the body, such as the lungs, brain, or liver. As it spreads, stage 4 melanoma can be challenging to treat. Melanoma occurs when the pigment-producing cells called melanocytes mutate and become cancerous. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I have had a hard lump golf sized since sept 2011 and it is getting bigger. it is between my collar bone and shoulder blade on my back. it does not hurt, it is very hard and is not bruised. the doc is doing an ultrasound to see if it is lymphoma. what do you think? I am a 47 year old male. | Hi! Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor sharing your health problem! Well, it is very common in our clinic to get such lumps which are painless, hard and increasing in size and therefore, I would like to consider few possibilities in your case of the lump between collar bone and shoulder blade as follows |
Morning Doctor. What can be the reasons for my teeth to bleed always? my gums are also swollen , i even visit the denties to clean them and she gave me the follow-up appointment. Still my teet & gums are still experiencing the problem. What can be the reason? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query bleeding from teeth and swelling on gums which is mainly because of infection of gums which might be because of improper cleaning of teeth or food deposition between teeth. Gingivitis is the condition which can progress to periodontitis as well if you keep on ignoring your situation. I would suggest you to visit periodontist once and get a proper prophylaxis for this. Tartar, calculus, stains and plaque on teeth are common causes of gum bleeding. Once plaque hardens to calculus, it cannot be removed using toothbrush and other home remedies. Get a professional scaling and root planning done and after that maintain proper oral hygiene. Do rinse with Listerine mouth wash. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Hi, I have been getting a small rash above my pelvic bone that gets small blisters and turns red an itches. It only happens about 3 times a year. I am married and have been with the same partner for 7 years but this started to occur about 4 years ago. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Seems most likely that this is herpes genitalia; recurrence and morphology of the rash seems to suggest this. Genital herpes is caused by a virus, herpes simplex virus (HSV Type 2); it is a sexually acquired infection from an infected partner. Herpes is a local infection i.e. the infection is localized to the area where it was first acquired. There can be relapses; relapses are caused by virus multiplication which subsequently travels down the nerve and causes fluid filled lesions. The episodes may be accompanied by Itching and burning sensation. I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis. If I was the treating doctor I would like you as well as your partner to be tested for HSV by blood test. Treatment is with Oral antivirals like Acyclovir Or Val acyclovir. Regards |
Hi I m 33 year old female.Before 13 years had stomach resection,Bilroth 2.from time to time i have hupoglucemia after i eat.Two days ago i had tension 160/95,135 hearth rate.MD gave me pils and after that my hands started shaking.they measure my glucose,it was 4mmol.EKG was normal.Are the simtoms from low glucose or should i make some other test? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor. I have read you question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible. Hypoglycemia can be a complication of stomach resection as there is no proper food digestion but if you are having blood pressure as we so i will advise you to keep your blood sugars choked regularly like fasting and random make a chart and then visit GP with THS chart so he will advise you what to do further meanwhile take a regular balanced diet and these shaking of hands can all be related to your hypoglycemia nothing serious hope this answered your question. If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise, rate and close the discussionRegards. |
yes I have one query about microgest 200mg during 1st trimester now its running 4th month pregnancy I did some irregularities with the medicine dose, doctor prescribed me 2 times morning and night 200mg microgest . so is there any dangerous if i make any irregularities with the medicine???? | Hello, It contains female hormone similar to progesterone. You should always know that microbes is recommended for use in pregnancy only if the need is clinically established. In your case, it has been given for maintenance of early pregnancy under specific circumstances. As it has been prescribed to you for the maintenance of early pregnancy, it is recommended to take this tablet regularly as advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
As I sat down at the computer last night, I had a fluttery feeling in my upper chest closer to the heart. It takes my breath away alittle and Its been happening for years. I had 3 lastnight, one while lying in bed this morning and two more recently. It feels like my heart is going to stop. | Hello, This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSVT or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You may need 24 hour holder monitoring if ECG is normal. Also, hemoglobin and thyroid test should be done. In order to abort such episodes you should try to cough hard. Is there any stress or anxiety associated. Till the time your evaluation is complete, you can ask your local doctor for tab Collar LA 20 mg once a day. If none of the above is successful then last option is of electrophysiologist studies which is invasive test which can diagnose and treat the arrhythmia permanently in most of the cases. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. Take Care Regards |
Today is my daughter s second birthday. Yesterday she had loose motions three times(turned watery yellow) and vomited twice. Today she is getting better but not taking any food or ORS. Now she is drinking only glucose in water. Will she recover soon? What should I give her to eat other than porridge(which she is not taking now)?? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
i am having parenchymal grade 2 disease. i found it when i got a pain in my abdomen and done ut scan ..before 5 years ago. now i am 30 years, bachelor .i have not taken any treatment...some times ...i felt pain in my left side of my stomach .but not all the time....by pressing that section i dont feel any pain .but inside ..i dont know....now i am working in oman as quality control inspector..in my lifetime i have not taken any continuous medication . and my life style is good..enjoying.....i want to know that in future did i want to consult a doctor,or may any problem occur due to this silent disease. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Kidney function tests, include USG-scan, which shows parenchymal disease. The other test is creatinine, electrolytes and check B.P., which may go up. As you've not repeated your tests for 5 years, do the following tests soon |
Hi, Ive had chest pain on my left side for over 4 days now. I also have a strained pain in my left shoulder and arm. I get it especially from tensing, when getting up from lying down and when Im hunched over. It stops when I get up and walk around or when Im lying down. Can you help? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, stress and anxiety can cause similar kind of pain. But better to rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I m a 20 year old woman, I have been irregular on my menstrual cycle my whole life. I went on birth control for 2 years and it was the only time I would get my menstruation. once I stopped taking it I went a year without a drop of blood, I am concerned how this might effect my fertility? | Hi there thanks for posting your query at ChatDoctorFirst of all I would ask query that did y0u have a normal monarch (normal periods at the beginning whey they set in) please consult your gynecologist to get your hormonal profile done along with an ultrasound (to tell whether the reproductive organs have a normal development)and what about your weight if you have great built you must reduce our weight as obesity greatly influences the menstrual cycles I hope you are satisfied Take care Once |
Hi !! I am diagnosed with acute infective bronchial asthma with allergic rhinosinusitis . my I.G.E. level of serology has come out to be be 709/litre K.I.U. my doctor is recommending xolair treatment to prevent me from frequesnt hospitalization , please advise.. | Your question is very specific. For acute attack of asthma.you may you levosalbutamol Meter does inhaler with spacer .dose depend on severity....but it is for transient relief. Asthma is an inflammatory airway disease ...for long term symptomatic relief(if it is persistent) you have to use long acting beta 2 agonist plus steroid inhalers like formoterol+fluticasone on regular basis...dose depend on age. To prevent frequent chest infection you may require pneumococcal (once) and influenza (annually) vaccine. Better to consult with pulmonologist... For proper demonstration of metered dose inhaler technique & right choice of Chat Doctor. Thank you. |
My mother-in-law is suffering from Parkinson s disease for quite some time and has been taking medications for the same for the last five years. However, the shivering in her hands still continue. She is asthmatic too. I was wondering if there are some natural remedies/ exercises that can reduce the severity of the disease apart from the medicines that she is taking. | There are no other remedies for both parkinsonism and asthma. She should be on regular medication for these for optimal control. However, regular physiotherapy may help in reducing rigidity in her muscles and slow down the wasting of muscles. Similarly, she should do regular breathing exercises, avoid dust and smoke and extremely cold environment for asthma. She should be given influenza and pneumonia vaccines. |
I am a quality engineer on a lengthy audit at a plant (concrete floors, etc.), 12 hours per day over 4 days. Day 2 I had red skin on my inner upper thigh and my right groin area felt \"Bruised\". Today (day 3) in my right crotch area there is a definite \"bruise\" like color taking place and perhaps my lymph node in that area is swollen. Very light pain, feels like a small bruise but is beginning to look terrible. | Hi, I have gone through your query. From the history and type of lesion, it is suggestive of infection. Chances of fungal infection is more than bacterial. For the lesion, you can use triple action ointment like Locate GM for local application. Maintain proper hygiene of the area and wear loose clothes. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http |
I HAVE TUMER (CANCER) ON MY KIDNEY. I AM 84YRS OLD AND HAD NO HEALTH PROBLEMS WHEN THIS HAPPENNED. dR SAYS THE BEST THING FOR ME IS TO FREEZE THE TUMR. hE SAYS IT MAY RETURN BUT HE CAN DO THE SAME PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES. dO YOU KNOW IF THIS ISTHE BEST WAY TO TREAT THIS CANCER? YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thanks for writing in. You have a kidney cancer which is probably in early stage. In this situation completely freezing the tumor is a good treatment option. It is called cryotherapy and in this the tumor cells are frozen and destroyed. Just like heat therapy, we have cold therapy. Considering your age at 84 years, surgery might develop complications and bleeding might be difficult to control. Surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy with radiation therapy is recommended for young patients, but it is important to know your general condition and if you can withstand the surgery. Cryotherapy is a safe method and will control your cancer. Please follow up regularly with your doctor. Please do not worry. |
I had what was told to be ringworm on my arm/ side of elbow...which has spread to my back, Both sides of my thigh and a patch on my back leg and on my neck..it inches so bad that I scratch and it spreads and never goes away... What can I use and What should I do | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The ring worm is caused by a fungus. They thrive on moist surfaces due to sweat formation, they infect that area and the infection spreads if not treated. Wearing wet clothes and not wiping that region completely Chat Doctor. Ringworm infection needs to be treated with antifungals. You can apply clotrimazole cream or terminating cream. Either of these has to be applied twice a day. They have to be used for two to four weeks depending upon the area infected. I would advise you not to use clotrimazole combination with steroid cream since it basically masks the infection. You should use a plain clotrimazole cream. If the infection is not controlled by application of cream for a month then oral antifungal might be needed. Thank you. |
.I have a friend (55 years old, female) who gets very breathless climbing stairs or on not very much exertion. She has never smoked and has been told she does NOT have asthma. What other explanations might there be for this! - Thanks | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathlessness on minimal exertion and climbing stairs is mostly seen with heart (heart failure) and lung (bronchitis) diseases. So better to take her to doctor and get done ECG, 2d echo, stress test and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Ecg, 2d echo and stress test are needed for heart failure.PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. She may need diuretics, cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved Thanks for. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks. |
i had a small hard whitish red inflammed bump on the shaft of my penis and after stopping masturbation it has become softer but larger. dont know what to do i dont have the money to see a doctor and it is unsightly. i think it is a sebaceous syst but idont | Hiii.thanks for using Chat Doctor .you are having folliculitis.my opinion is that, 1.don't squeeze the lesion. 2.apply antibiotic cream like fusiform cream twice daily on the area for 7 days. 3.take levocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days, if the lesion itches. 4.take analgesics like ibuprofen twice daily for 7 days for pain. 5.maintain proper hygiene in that area. Hope my answer would have helped you. |
Sir,My Toxoplasma IGg Level presently is >200 and Cytomegalo virus IGg is about 176.4. Doctor prescribed me to take Rovamycine fortee. Also I am taking Metformin tableta for PCOD. Can i take both medicines together ? How long to wait for next pregnency? | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern. The IG G level DOES NOT MATTER. It just indicates past infection with the agent. In fact, it means that you have acquired good immunity, and do not require any medication for the same. Ig M means that there is recent infection, and if the IG M is positive, then that indicates that treatment is required. There is no need in your case to take Kanamycin Forte, unless IG M levels also are raised. If the IG M levels are normal, then there is no need to wait for planning a pregnancy.IN fact take daily folic acid tablets if planning for a baby. All the best. |
Hello Dr Gopi, this is Dr M Dutta from Bnagalore. My father in law has undergone an echo test which suggests that he has severe MR of mitral valve. he is diabetic and under medication. his age is 72 yrs. what treatment would you suggest for him? and how much will be the total cost? | Hi persevere MR (Mitral Regurgitation) needs to be confirmed by multiple methods on echo as severity can vary and Left ventricular function is also important for determining treatment. Mitral valve repair or replacement (by artificial/prosthetic valve) is recommended for severe MR patients who are symptomatic or have LV dysfunction TMT test can be done if symptoms are not clear coronary angiogram is done before surgery if patient age is more than 40 |
doctor i am 27 year boy, past 10 year my penis was becoming hard daily while sleeping upto morning wakeup, before 6 months i had taken a tablet byandhiyanath vita x gold 1 tablet, after that my penis become week is there any problem will come for future | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, this ayurvedic medication never cause reaction problem. I suspect that this problem has arisen from the thinking problem and not because of the medication. You can make thinking in your mind that this is not the reason for the impotence. You can achieve good reaction, such a thinking can cure your problem. If you can't solve your problem with this home remedy than you can go for sildenafile citrate tablet. This tablet can give you good reaction. Please take it under your doctors' guidance as overdose can harm your penile tissue. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
complains of nausea, vomiting, and general malaise and fatigue. The results of the tests show an increase in total bilirubin, a slight increase in ALP and GGT, and a marked increase in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Increase in various liver enzyme is suggestive of liver infection. Kindly check the reason for high enzymes. Treatment of such cause will cure your complaint completely. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. Wish you the best health. Thank you, ChatDoctor. |
Hi Dr. I am 32 years male , I am using asthalin inhaler for last 10 to 15 yrs( not often) but nowadays i feel that frequency of wheezing and taking inhaler is multiples . And some known Doctors advised me to take some other inhalers. is there any age limit to consume asthalin inhaler whether i need to switch over to other . | Thanks for your question I completely understand your question complete and certain corner stone of treatment of bronchial asthma is inhaled corticosteroids.Stalin inhaler is just a symptomatic management you need to consult a pulmonologist who can request for a spirometry and history and examination to accurately diagnose the disease and symptoms accordingly asthma will be categorized and treatment ll be started as per stage he may prescribe you inhaler of long acting beta 2 agonists and inhaled corticosteroids like combination of fluticasone and formoterol which is the main treatment and inhaled Chat Doctor. |
I have a stable spinous process fracture of C-7 and have been prescribed a hard neck brace for 4-6 weeks. My neck does not hurt, I have no tingling anywhere except the neck brace is causing serious back problems in the middle of my back. Wearing it also gives my headaches. I can take it off to shower and once it is off my back and head feel better. what should I do? | Hi Stray, Welcome to Chat Doctor ! You are having the problem because you are not accustomed to a static posture of the neck, it takes some time to get adjusted to the static posture. Wear it continuously in the hours of activity, and you would get used to this in 7-10 days.Meanwhile, you can take Tab. Attract to ease your problems. You can take it off at showers but avoid shaking the head, maintain the neck steady as if you are having a collar there. You can also take it off when going to bed. I hope this advice would be helpful for you. Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back, I would be happy to solve them. Wish you a great health! |
Male, I have pain in the central and upper stomach, just below my sternum. Feel very sick, but not been sick yet, No diarrohea. Feels like a punch in stomach. Have sharp pain at left side about two inches from naval, occasionally right. Also, have un explained bruises on legs, arms, stomach and back. Also sudden onset of severe right hip pain spreading down the thigh. Symptoms came on two days ago and not able to sleep. | With the history of bruises and pain in abdomen I would suggest you |
I have a decaying tooth, My internal medicine doctor put me on Amoxicillin 500 mg 3 times a day until I see my dentist tomorrow, but I have been told, that they cannot give me a shot until the swelling has gone down, it has been 3 days and on the inside below the bad tooth it has not any smaller. My doctor gave me 10 days of amoxicillin, so how can my dentist treat me since the swelling has not gone down, I am a diabetic and my blood pressure is a little high. I am on Medicaid, so it does not cover any dental, thats how my teeth got this way. what will the dentist do about the swelling inside on my gum, which is below the bad tooth? | Hello there, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Amoxycillin is antibiotic that acts on gram positive bacteria. If the swelling does not subside with it alone start with amoxicillin calculate 625\u00a0mg two times daily and metro tablet once daily along with anti-inflammatory tablets. This medication should definitely help subside the swelling. Swellings seen in the oral cavity can be of various types. They can be infective lesions related to tooth like periodontal abscess or gingival abscess Chat Doctor. Lumps are also formed due to being or malignant swellings of the jaws. Cysts of the jaws, related to tooth or bone may also lead to swelling. Exact diagnosis can be made only after clinical examination and evaluation by taking radiographs. I would suggest you to get and OPG radiograph done which will help in diagnosis and accordingly treatment can be planned. Consult an oral surgeon and get the examination done.I hope this helps, take care. |
my son is 27 month. day before yesterday he got a fever(never had fever after birth) & throat infection(as Doc said). he was given Augmentine & Vit C & some anti allergy syrup. just today he started loose motion & surely first time after he born as he always maintain a miraculous stomach condition..please answe & suggest | Hai what about fever condition is child still having fever and cold and cough.? Are u giving treatment.?please give sachet.dollar -z in 2 spoon water spoon mixture.3 times in day. And give ORS powder mix in water. Syp.metronidazole 5ml two times. Probiotic and prebiotic powder .give plenty of ORS if severe loose motions see for urine present or absent. If child not passing urine that is emergency;see for skin turgor |
My husband has lung and bone cancer,has had chemo treatments,they are not working any more,the cancer is growing more and quite fast.Our doctor is putting him on Tarceva,will this pill help him?He sleeps alot now.What exactly can we expect from this pill? | Marcela is also called erlotinib. It is used for initial treatment for patients with NSCLC whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body and that has certain types of epidermal growth factor receptor (EFR) mutations as first line treatment. It can be also be used as maintenance treatment for advanced-stage NSCLC in patients whose cancer has not spread or grown after prior treatment with certain types of chemotherapy. Tarceva can also be used 2nd- or 3rd-line treatment for advanced-stage NSCLC in patients whose cancer has spread or grown after receiving at least one round of chemotherapy. Tarceva is not meant to be used at the same time as certain types of chemotherapy for advanced NSCLC. For initial treatment of patients with NSCLC whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it is not known if Marcela is safe and effective in other EFR mutations. Major side effects from this pill is rash and diarrhea. Regards Chat Doctor. |
i had my hip broken nov 14 2010 and i had screws and a plate put in, ive started to have bad pain in that area and am realy worried, what could be wrong im 39yrs, i was told that i could lose my hip due to lack of blood supply to the hip, they said my age is a risk factor | Dear sir /madam How long is the duration between hip pain and fracture fixation, Avascular necrosis of femoral head can occur even after good fracture fixation, as the blood supply is very precarious to femoral head, and there are multiple factors which affect the hip blood supply apart from fracture fixation Once femoral head necrosis develops hip arthritis ensues, Radiographs of your hip will help more in further assessing your scenario it need not be worried as pain free motion of your hip can be ensured with proper planning, and you may need another surgery. |
My Dr wants me to have a scan of my liver lobe? I have elevated enzymes. I have gained about 12lbs since my last visit and I am about 35 BMI. Could the elevated enzymes be the result of my exceptionally fat ass or should I be worried about cancer? I just turned 46. | Symptoms of liver cancer airtight loss (without trying) Loss of appetite Feeling very full after a small meal Nausea or vomiting An enlarged liver, felt as a mass under the ribs on the right side An enlarged spleen, felt as a mass under the ribs on the left side Pain in the abdomen or near the right shoulder blade Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen Itching Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) Regards Chat Doctor. |
I had sex with no contraception,when he felt he was cumming he took it out and cummed on my belly. Then he he started to move his penis around my vagina and he put the penis mack inside me .Is it possible to get pregnat from that .and I havent had my period since middle of feb.please I dont no what to do | It is possible to become pregnant even if he didn't ejaculate inside you. That is evaluated there is often some semen on the penis both before and after ejaculation. Since you haven't yet had your period, I would recommend that you take a home pregnancy test to check if you are indeed pregnant. However, since it has been since mid-February, if it is possible that you really aren't pregnant and that you will have your period soon. I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me if you have any more questions. |
Hi my child (7month old) has got lot of dry cough and bad throat. His voice is also affected a lot bcos of this. Doc. Gave him le loin syrup and tmiric. Since he was vomitting after taking medicine the doc gave him 2.5 ml of ondem syrup. He has been very sleepy. Can it be side effect of ondem. Plz help. | Thanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. The respiratory tract infections are generally caused by certain viruses and have an allergic component along. So antiallergics are generally prescribed along with. If he is receiving one, the sleepiness could be the side effect of such an antiallergic medication and not ODEM (ondansetron). Hope this helps. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any. |
hi, i am 20 years old and got married 8 to 9 months ago,, iam a pcos patient,, unable to conceive,, my gynaec prescribed me a treatment of having fertyl super from second day of periods till 5 days and folvite daily,, this is my secound round of treatment and still dint get to hear any good news,, pls do suggest me a nice method to conceive | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As in pod (polycystic ovarian disease) small follicles are there, but not a single follicle mature and rupture. So ferry given to stimulate ovaries to develop follicles so can become fruitful for fertilization. I would advise continuing this for next 3 cycles at least. Folvite contains vitamin B complex which is prescribed to prevent early congenital defect in focus. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
I am 27 years old. Kick-started the habit of Running on flat ground 3 days ago? Running at a stretch for 10 minutes, till my lungs can no longer hold it. How much can this habit be linked to Knee joint problems and Sudden cardiac death? Will my stamina increase progressively (i mean, longer than 10 minutes)? | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Difficulty in breathing is due to lungs capacity level of oxygenation Chat Doctor. * Running properly on flat ground do not arise knee joint problems.* Sudden cardiac death comes in picture when you go on running beyond and beyond the limits of your body's capacity.* Your stamina can increase progressively provided you do it rhythmically along with other deep breathing exercises, YOGA, managing vitals with balanced nutritious diet, HY |
HI, I have sharp pain on my left ovary . It is not that I have pain all day... just at a few ocassions I have this pains. For example if I sneeze I have this sharp pain. I am also experiencing very itchy anus . My doctor gave me a cream, which stops the itchinnes, but the next day is the same thing. I don t know if this could be related. Thanks | Hello! Thank you for the query. The pain caused by ovary and itching in the anus are rather unrelated. However, close to the ovary there is a large intestine, and maybe this is what causes the pain. Anus itching can appear with hemorrhoids, rectal fissure or pin worms. Lower left abdominal pain can be caused by urinary tract infection (usually frequent urinating and pain while urinating appears), diverticulitis. As hemorrhoids and diverticulitis ca both appear because of constipation, it should be considered (if you have had constipation). Fresh blood in stool (on the surface of it) is characteristic for hemorrhoids. Pinworms usually give itching in the morning. I suggest you to visit your doctor and rule out mentioned conditions. Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, rectal examination should be performed. If pin worms seems probable, adhesive tape should collect larva and should be checked with microscope. Hope this will help. Regards. |
My Son age is 16. Taken him to doctor due to weakness and pale skin symptoms. He under gone the following tests. Initially when we met Cardiologist. 1.reticulocyte count 2.compete urine study 3.CBS+P/S+R.C.Count+ESR 4.blood glucose fasting.sugar 5.Electroltes (Na&K) Both 6.UREA 7.creatine 8.ECG 9.2D echo 10.Vacutainer charges 11.P/S Result from Tests | After going through all details, I could summarize that your son has severe anemia and very high LDH level!THE FEATURE SUGGEST SEVERE HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA BUT SOME OTHER TEST REPORTS ARE NOT CORRELATING HERE; Few other values like reticulocyte count, P/S results and COMBS TEST SHOULD BE ABNORMAL. Therefore, I would like to suggest you to see a hematologist urgently; could be some rare variant or repeat CBC from some better lab!regards, |
I am very concerned....my friends baby was born premature at only 30 weeks. He was just released from the nicu and sent home a week ago... with 2 bottom teeth!?! Now, just this morning, those 2 teeth fell out and there is 3 more in their place!!! I have never heard of something sooo crazy. The babies father was born with 1 tooth but he did not have five at only 1 week old. We are bringing him to a pediatric dentist in Albany, NY today, but I am so worried because the dentist has never heard of such a thing. He said hes heard of being born with 1 or 2 but not having 5. Please help!!! | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint it seems that your friends' son is born with Neonatal teeth that are teeth preset at the time of birth and needs to be removed within a week after birth. As there are three that have erupted now seems to be Natal teeth that erupts within one week of birth. They are generally harmless and does not get disturbances in the eruption of milk teeth or permanent teeth if removed with caution to prevent removal of permanent tooth buds. But the condition needs to be evaluated as they can be related to certain syn Chat Doctor. . Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
Hi Doctor, My mom is suffering from Bone TB and she is taking AKT2 Medicine. She is taking this medicine from last 3 months. But after taking the medicine she is felling very much nausea. Please help me because due to that she is unable to take any food | Hi, The common side effects of anti-tuberculosis medication AKT-2 include nausea / vomiting, stomach upset, heartburn, harmless orange discoloration of urine, saliva, or tears, and numbness / tingling of arms / legs. It may also cause liver dysfunction. Her nausea can be prevented by giving anti-emetics like risperidone either as needed or on a daily standing basis 30 minutes before taking AKT-2). Proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole omeprazole can also provide relief. Besides, other causes of persistent nausea such as liver dysfunction should be ruled out by her doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am prescribed 25 mg sumatriptan succinate for migraine. Recently I ve found that this dosage isn t as effective as it was in the past. Is it appropriate for me to ask my dr. to prescribe 50 mg instead? I realize I may take a 25 mg twice, but prefer to obtain 50 mg tabs because my insurance payment limitations. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! You should know that 50 mg is a normal dose of Sumatriptan. So, it is OK to take it once as soon as you feel that the migraine attack is starting. Its effects are more prominent in the fist hour of the migraine headache attack. You can repeat another dose after two hours if the headache persists. But, I would just recommend you to measure your blood pressure values during this period of time, because this Chat Doctor. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
Hello Doctor, I started with cough without cold or flu soon after Christmas and when doctor checked she said I have lung infection and was given antibiotics for a week. I faithfully completely the dosage last month but still continues with dry cough. Then the doctor checked and said my lungs are clear and said the cough will go but gave me Apo-Mometasone nasal spray but its now 5 days but still I get dry cough and feel like phlegm stuck in the throat. I also take Benilyn dry cough syrup but the cough is still there although it has reduced. Can you please advise if this cough is dangerous. | Hello, I advise you to have a chest x-ray so that the things will be more clear. You might have some kind of allergic cough which takes some time to stop completely. You can continue to use the cough syrup. Use APO mometasone if you have nasal problems also like cold or frequent sneezing. Better let's have a consult with a respiratory physician to have complete and thorough checkups followed by correct treatment. Take care. Thank you. |
hi doctor im a girl i have 29 years old i have acne in my face and i would like to ask you if there is an effecient way to get rid of it by the way i have too much oil in my skin i suffer from a whiteheads and blackheads and large pores i use a neutrogena for about 3 months deep clean gel exfoliant and also gel i put it on the spot i would be really grateful doctor if you could help me to get rid of all these problems | Hi Tourney. Firstly are you married or single? Sexually active & on any oral contraceptives or any other medications? Any History of Polycystic ovaries or period irregularities? Once all these factors are taken into consideration & one does not envisage pregnancy in the next 6 myths or so & for 2 months after stoppage of medication, then going by your body weight & doing all the pre-treatment baseline tests as per protocol, I would recommend you start systemic isotretinoin therapy in a dose appropriate for your body weight after due consent & full comprehension of the side effects of the medication, This will help clear your acne & take care of the oily skin. You are most welcome to use the ask-a-doctor feature & get more detailed with yours truly or tell me where you are based & will recommend a dermatologist to visit in your area. Cheers & Good Luck! Chat Doctor. |
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