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My son is 10 years old and has been running a low grade fever for 3 days but it is in the mornings and after we give him tylenol, he doesnt have it again til the next morning. He started out with a scratchy throat that has been sore, stuffy nose, sneezing, and he has been complaining mostly about his eyes hurting. Do I need to carry him to the doctor or just give him over the counter meds? Thanks, Marla Keenum | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that your son are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection, also known as Common Cold and the symptoms of sore and scratchy throat, stuffy nose, sneezing and fever are due to it. As it is a viral infection it will not resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body. As of now you can start giving him supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like |
Hi doctor, I am 36 years old female, I have been suffering from diabetes since my 2nd childbirth in 2001.My diabetes management is rather bad my reading ranges more than 15 after food. I was on metformin 3 times a day 500mg, daonil 2 times a day. All these medications leads me to have cold sweat and tremors. I todl my doctor but they ask me to continue. Since I am working I actually cut down as it affects me during working hours. My father has a history of diabetes and he passed on 5 years back due to ischaemic heart disease. He was a smoker and had 3 blockages in his valves - 85, 75, 80%. He was not suitable for a bypass due to his heart functioning was below 45%. Recently a few months back I had chest pain and i went for a treadmill test the results shows ard 88% and the doc say he will not put me on medication first. I would like to do a full medical check up that has links to diabetes. What are he check ups should i go for? I intend to do it in India, so which hospital would you recommend in Chennai or Tanjore? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult Apollo hospital in Chennai for blood tests. You should go for following check-ups. 1. Complete blood count 2. HbA1C (glycosylated hemoglobin) 3. Urea and creatinine 4. Urine microscopic examination for albumin in urine. 5. Ophthalmic opinion for retina 6. Dermatologist examination for lower limb foot ulcers 7. ECG, 2d echo and stress test for heart. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
i am suffering from mild Viral hepatitisand i am a regular hash/cannabis smokerdoes smoking hash right now has any bad effect on my liver?? and my current condition??and when can i start smoking hash again??? i mix hash in tobacco and smoke it...... also i suffered from Gastaritis 2 times and my doctor told me not to take alcohol....so i want to know when can i start smoking Hash mixed in tobbaco again????? and will it damage my liver and bile and pancreas??? | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Hepatitis is of many types, the commonest being A, B and C. Type A hepatitis is a self limited acute infection and total recovery occurs in most patients. Type B hepatitis is an acute and/ or chronic infection and can persist in blood for many years to cause chronic liver disease. Type C hepatitis is also a chronic disease and may cause severe liver disease after a long time. Research has been done on cannabis in liver disorders |
Hi, my name is Robert. I have very low testosterone which was diagnosed by an endocrinologist. It was confirmed by a second endocrinologist. They were unable to determine cause but bother agreed on testosterone therapy. It s been about 1 1/2 years since my last medication. Im starting to feel same symptoms I felt a few years back, low libido, low energy, weak overall. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I know I can t do testosterone therapy for life. | Hithanks for using Chat Doctor If your body is not producing enough testosterone, that means u need hormone from outside. Various causes include pituitary damage, physical injury to the testicles, infection, hypothalamus problem etc. In any reason, if testosterone is less, the best way is treated the cause, but even then u have to take medicine for long time. I am sending u a link that u help u to increase testosterone level in natural way |
hi Doctor, I am 38 years old. I have throat pain for past 15 days. For 5 months i have been suffering from irregular periods. Previously also, regular but for every 45days. My TSH previously was 7. yesterday when i checked, it is 0.15. For past 2 months I got regular periods, when i used homeo medicine. Now I didn t get periods. I have mild MR and moderate MS also. Please guide me. Esther | Hi throat pain, that means, sore throat in childhood can predispose to rheumatic valvular heart disease.but a fresh throat pain may be of different origin.consult an ENT specialist.irregular periods may be due to hypothyroidism which now got corrected.still consult a gynecologist as you did not regain periods.it's a matter whether its early menopause.regarding thyroid replacement, I have no idea about home medicine.if its working, it's ok.have a good health |
My 10 year old boy was having fever 3 days back and the dr gave him a course of antibiotic. today is the 4th day and his fever was still 39 and is having a very bad cough. I took him again to the Dr. today who sent him for an X-ray to check the lungs. The Dr. then said that she found that the size of the heart is big for his age and said will send the x-ray to the cardiologist to view it. I am very worried now and would like to know what might be the resons for having enlarged heart. | Hi, From the scenario you describe I feel that this could be a viral myocarditis which is acute in onset or the other possibility is that of a longstanding dilated cardiomyopathy which got aggravated because of the viral illness. But whatever be the cause your child will require immediate cardiologist consultation, echocardiogram and if the ejection fraction is less than he might even require hospitalization. I am sorry to say this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My last period was in July of 2015. My cycle has never been very regular. I had my tubes tied years ago. I have noticed that of late my urine has a very strong odor. I have no other symptoms. No sign of a UTI. I have taken a pregnancy test, over the counter, and it came back negative. Is there a chance I could have an ectopic pregnancy that wouldn t show on this kind of pregnancy test? What might cause my urine to have such a strong odor the last 4 or 5 days? | His have gone through your complaints.It's very rare to become pregnant after your tubes blocked. Regarding ectopic, urine pregnancy test may be weakly positive with positive pregnancy symptoms, abdominal pain and bleeding .the strong odor of your urine might be something else. Go for complete urine examination. If you are still in tension thinking ectopic go for ultrasonogram which helps to role out pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy. Thank youRegardsVasundhara |
I had an epidural for my back (I have 2 collapsed disc) on July 7. immediately after the injection I started having a vibration on the right side of my neck, from in my collar bone to my jaw. This happens several times a day. Is it caused by the injection or could something else be wrong? | Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion such symptoms are rare from epidural injection. You should not relate the two, there are chances that something else concurrent would be happening. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. |
hi my son who is 6 always seems to get a dry cough every few weeks or months sometimes with a runny nose sometimes without. He had pnemonia at 17 months however the doctor said his lungs were not scarred. Is it just a viral infection or could there be more to it? | HI, Welcome to Chat Doctor! I am sorry learn about your sons condition. Yes, Chat Doctor. He might be suffering from headaches and body aches, which as also common symptoms of Viral infection. If he develops sputum in his cough (yellowish), it may indicate bacterial infection. As you must be aware, viral infections have no treatment and are self limiting. They take 8-10 days to cure. Till then, only symptomatic treatment may be offered for cough and runny nose. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. Wishing your son a speedy recovery. With warm regards, |
My 23 year son has had back pain for a few weeks since doing a dumbell lift at the gym and Xray showed Grade 1 anterolisthesis of L5 as well as a chip off the L4 spinous process. He works as a carpenter. Do you think there is going to be a problem for him to continue this career, what can he do to protect it from progressing and is there anything he needs to avoid? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor Your sons back pain while working in Jim is not a serious problem. Only he has to be on rest for few days. Human body has thermostatic power and has self-healing capacity . Stop exertion for the time being. Over exertion is dangerous. Should take rest as long as he can. There will be no problem in continuing his career. Only thing is , he avoids bending backward & jerking of his body too much . A teaspoon of turmeric in cup of hot milk at bedtime, helps to strengthen the bones .and give resistance to body. Occasional check up is must, from your treating doctor. Hope this helps in solving your |
Dear Dr. I feel like something has been tore in the chest. I cant do any exercise due to this. finding very very difficult to work. Its affecting the quality of life. The chest physicans, thoracic surgeons, general physicians are diverting to sychiatrist. Need your help. (Ayub) | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. We, doctors always try to find out organic cause for patients symptoms. So in your case we need to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes for your symptoms. You already consulted various doctors and none of them find cause for your symptoms. So psychiatric illness is the last possible cause. This is the reason why they all are sending you to the psychiatrist. So better to consult psychiatrist and find out solution for your symptoms. |
some days i have frequant urination mornings only i get pain in my left side at least once or twice a week sharp at times feel nausea burping and feel bloated female age 30. i have been getting sharp pain sometimes its light on left side of my stomach, i feel bloated, nausea, periods go from 5 days to 14 days in a month. what could be the cause? | Hi, Lengthy menstrual cycles are most often due to irregular hormonal levels in your system. The cause can be ovarian or in other glands. As your abnormal cycles are associated with pain, we need to rule out ovarian causes like cysts or masses etc. You also have symptoms suggestive of possible pancreatitis or any other intestinal infection. Please get an ultrasonogram to rule out any structural lesions. You also need to have certain blood tests for pancreatic and liver function as well as hormonal assays. Please visit a gynecologist for a pelvic and abdominal examination at the earliest. Wishing you the best! |
Hi. I moved to Dubai and havent stopped caughing for the last 3 weeks. I started exercising again and my stomach muscles got sore. After a week my stomach muscles are still sore and its getting worse. I cant stretch or lean back. It hurts very bad. What could it be? | HI. It looks you have done the exercises at the wrong time - the time of viral / bacterial infection. The body gets so down by resistance and all the tissues of the body are in a stage of recovery. Yet get the blood reports done particularly for typhoid (tidal). It may not be possible for you to get a full bed rest- if possible get it. If Tidal is positive get the proper treatment under the guidance of a Doctor, If negative - symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medicines and supportive medicines would help. Remember the bed rest is very important, or at least avoid any strenuous activity. |
I have sciatica left side, memory loss ( mostly recall and trouble with long term memory), warm sensation down my left shin, left ulnar tingling, and tingling on the right side of my head. Wondering what is going on with me. Most worried about the memory problems and seems like I am having difficulty finding the right words when having a conversation which has never been a problem. | Hi, You are having different kind of non-specific neurological symptoms (nervous system related) which does not point to a particular disease. But there are few things that can be suspected based on your age (as you did not mention your age) and by doing a physical examination. Those can vary from few simple neurological conditions to some very complex ones. So I suggest you to visit a Neurologist soon. Take Care! |
I pulled my chest muscles on Thursday june14 is when they started hurting,, Friday wasn t a good day today when I wok up it felt better I did a little bit more today now they are acting up, my question is what is the feeling I have like something rolling over my ribs and hurts when I breath hard? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain due to muscle pull and related chest pain and difficulty in breathing. But better to get done chest x-ray and PFT (pulmonary function test) to rule out lung causes. If both are normal then no need to worry much. You ate having musculoskeletal pain mostly. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid strenuous exercise.2. Avoid heavyweight lifting.3. Avoid bad postures in sleep and movements causing pain.4. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.Don't worry you will be alright. |
hello i am a 21 year old female, 55 185lbs. About two hours ago I started getting chest pain under my left breast near the ribs and along my left shoulder.My breathing and pulse are fine and the pain is worse if im lying down. It comes in waves with the peak being a sharp pressure and otherwise its kind of dull. My dad had a heart attack 12 years ago at age 47 and heart disease runs through bot sides of my family. Whats wrong wit me? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms because of the strongest family history of heart diseases. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
i was just recently diagnoised with hypothyroid with a tsh of 5.41and precribed synthroid 25mcg and onec weekly 50,000 usp vit D question | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. First let me assure you that there is nothing you that you should be worried of. ADHD is usually a childhood disorder and rarely diagnosed in the adult. Even though you have not mentioned your age, I believe you are not having any features of ADH DA TSH of 5.41 is only a little above the upper limit of normal. If you were my patient I would recommend you to do a repeat TSH (if possible complete Thyroid Function Test). Hope I have answered your queries. Feel free to write if you need further clarifications. Get well soon. |
I was diagnosed with stage 1,grade intermediate idc just last week. Lumpectomy scheduled for two weeks from now. My bs ordered a brain mri in the meantime because I ve had bad vertigo for the last month. Should I be concerned? Breast mri and ultrasound on lymph nodes came back looking clear. | Hi Dear, As per your query you have problem of vertigo. Well there can be many reasons for vertigo like anxiety and the other Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) are ear infection, hypoglycemia, anemia, deniers disease, migraine and alteration in the bloods circulation. For now do not bend forward and Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like rotatory chair test, head movement test, posturography and CT scan. Doctor may prescribe antiemetic |
My daughter has an infected belly button. The doctor ran tests and says that she has cornebacterium jeikium. How did she get this infection. She is 21 and in college - she does not have any piercings, drug use, etc. She hikes and swims in rivers and lakes. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand. As per your complaint infection over the belly button can commonly occur due to poor oral hygiene as this area is more prone to accumulate moisture, sweat and bacterial overgrowth occurs. As she is a swimmer she is more exposed to water and can be a cause of infection. Nothing to worry, she can clean the area with an antiseptic ointment and apply a triple antibiotic ointment over it. She can also apply steroid ointment over the area for reduction in inflammation. A short course of oral antibiotics can help in faster resolution of infection. Keep the area Chat Doctor. . Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. |
im 47 yrs old and have osteoarthritis. I hurt across my chest and my left shoulder, my chest feels tight but ive hadmy heart checked its fine, jus dnt know wat causes the pain. it feels like im breaking in half. it hurts up the side of my nek and ear and left side ofmy head. just dnt kno kno wat else to do | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain mostly due to osteoarthritis. Since you have ruled out cardiac cause, no need to worry about this. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.3. Avoid movements causing pain.4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Also start vitamin D3 and calcium for osteoporosis.6. Apply warm water pad on affected site.7. Physiotherapy of shoulder and neck. So better to consult orthopedic surgeon and discuss all these |
Good evening... I am writing about a systemic problem I am having with mild to severe join pain. Originally, this began in my left shoulder, and was presumed by the physician to be a pulled / strained muscle. The problem not only persisted, but began spreading, first to the opposing shoulder, then to the left elbow, wrists, left hand, then the lower back, and finally to the hip / groin area and finally to the backs of the knees. It was found I had a highly elevated white blood cell count, coupled with high inflammatory readings, VERY dark urine, and severe joint pain. The condition persisted, not always as bad every day as the last, but in my shoulders, never unnoticeable. I continue to this day with these symptoms. Upon recollection, I remember joking with my wife that a small, 2-dot red mark on that same shoulder (left) was a spider bite, and that maybe that s why the pulled muscle wasn t healing. I then remembered recently I had been under a trailer a week prior to noticing the marks doing plumbing work. After SOME research on spider bites, many of my symptoms resemble a brown recluse bite. My physician seems doubtful, but these are present in our area, and he cannot account for all of these persistant symptoms and is ready to send me @ 50 miles south to a contagious disease testing facility if he has no answers by this Tues. How common are spider bites such as this and do my symptoms fall within the range of being that? | his of now you must be given prednisolone tabs and Allegra, an anti-allergic and safe pain medicine like diclofenac to minimize symptomsyoumay consult a rheumatologist also who may get arthritis profile of blood done and autoimmune, immunological tests also. Platelets count is very important, along with ANA, IGg!IGM etc. If your doctor recommends quarantine suspecting contagious disease, follow it, but certain tests must be included to diagnose conditions which can cause similar symptoms besides suspected infection you may discuss what I suggest here with the treating doctor who may agree to investigate other possibilities or at least rule out |
Hi, Am 26 years old and trying to concieve for 1.5 years now. I had a follicular study done this week with clomipure 50 on day 2 to day 7. On 14th day have MSF on both the ovaries. Is there a chance of geting pregnant this month?Also I have done 2 follicular studies earliar, and had a rupture on day 14 and day 18 with dominant follicles of size 21mm. why am i not having any dominant follicle this cycle.. am worried but my doc says its a kinda normal.. | Hi, Absence of a dominant follicle indicates failed induction to complete maturation. This can happen if the dosage is insufficient or if insulin resistance is an associated factor which can easily be corrected through Metformin; hyper-prolactinemia if present should be corrected. Proper monitoring and follow up should be done while under treatment and standard protocol followed before planning induction. This includes complete hormonal profile, glucose tolerance test, tubal patency check and male factor assessment apart from a complete physical evaluation and trans-vaginal sonogram. Hope this helps. |
about 4 months ago i started gagging really bad about everything ..i gag all the time and about 3 weeks ago i gotten false teeth and i cant hardly keep them in my mouth what do u think is wrong with me and i can i do to stop this i am a 40 year old female .thank you | Such gag reflexes may be related to infection and irritation in the vagus nerve or glossopharyngeal nerve. If you have had any ear, nose or throat infections before you started experiencing such gags then there is a high possibility that any such infection would have irritated your nerve and if not also you should consult a neurologist and get yourself examined. Regarding the denture I am surprised that you had no complains in the process of denture construction but yes you can rule out with your dentist that it is not overextending towards your throat, though since you have gag anyway even if it is not extending it's the nerve trouble so get that right. |
My son has hit the area between his top two front teeth about three times starting the day before yesterday. I guess today was the worst because that area has started to bleed and It wont stop. It did stop once which was by coagulated cells Im assuming but was very long and he pulled it which started the bleeding again. Will he get sick from the blood he has swallowed? Do I need to take him in to the pediatrician or a dentist? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bleeding can be secondary to a cut wound or a fractured bone or teeth. Immediately consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and get it evaluated. If there are any cuts causing bleeding, get it sutured. If there are fractured bone or teeth, then get it fixed with plates and screws. Before this get radiographs done like OPG. Meanwhile, you can keep ice cubes over the bleeding site, or you can place a cotton or gauze dipped in saline and squeeze it and place it over the bleeding site and apply pressure and hold it for 20 minutes. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi, my father have been suffering from some heart pain whenever he coughs. He is in his early fifties and does not have any previous heart condition. What should he do? He already arranged an appointment with a doctor but it will be on July and he is quite worried. | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms don't seem to be related to the heart. A chest pain, which is aggravated by the cough or respiration is related to extracardiac causes (pleuritic, lungs, musculoskeletal). I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray study and some blood lab tests |
I have like bee stinging on arms, legs, back, stomach , and hand also heavy pain at the top of both arms. Sometime I can not lift both arms and sometime just one. Pain so severe that my arm will make my arm move while in. Hurt when I push anything. The pain is very hard. Been given medication and also had a shock in shoulder. I am hurting every other night. When I go to get it check I am given some medication not help. | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding severe pain in arms. It is a matter of concern. Dear, I would like to know your age and the circumstances in which you are suffering so severely. Nothing happens without a cause. And for your info, only gulping on medicines don't help cure less you modify your lifestyle and food habits. In the fast-paced life we accumulate toxins, forget to detoxify\u2019d relax or rejuvenate the muscular system which in turn leads to many painful conditions. Even the younger generation suffers a lot. And with long Chat Doctor. M I would like to suggest you to study your circumstances - your lifestyle and food habits, which create a great impact on your health and wellbeing Diet and Lifestyle modifications can help you lead a happy disease free life by strengthening immunity. Regular walk, stretching exercise-from head to toe, yoga, Panama, deep breathing, meditation and intake of regular balanced diet containing all essential nutrients - Vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants in natural form in proper proportion will help boost immunity against diseases. Taking fresh fruit, veges, raw ginger, garlic , lemon juice in a glass of warm water and a spoon of honey and a pinch of black pepper , Algebra 30 ml + AMLA 20 ml in morning & evening, Turmeric powder with a cup of hot milk in BF and at bedtime. All help alley pains and give resistance to body from diseases, and gradually you will gain health. Take 2-4 doses of Homeopathic ColcChatDoctor 30 / half-hourly to alley pains Hope this helps solves your query. Take care, All the best. Wish Get well soon.Don't hesitate to get back TF have any further query. |
me and my girlfriend were messing around and i fingered her we never had acctual vagianal sex but im scared she might be pregnant before i fingered her i let her touch my penis and i never came but some precum got on her hand she went to wash her hands and the little amount of precum on my finger i wiped off after she came back it was around 20 to 25 minutes before i fingered her all i did was finger her we never had sex and i never ejaculated that night just a little precum can she get pregnant from this? | Hallow Dear,1. You had fingered her vagina. Fingers never ejaculate semen. So there is no possibility of pregnancy due to fingering. 2. She had handled your penis which had some pre-cum on it. However, she had washed her hands after that. So there is no possibility of pregnancy due to that also. 3. You had wiped off your fingers which had some amount of pre-cum on it. Then after about half an hour you fingered her. Again, there is no possibility of pregnancy due to this act. So rest assured. She will not be pregnant due to any of these acts. I hope this gives you peace of mind. |
My hands have been going numb and stinging and now one ends up cold and then the other and I been having the same in my legs. My veins look bigger and they look bruised. Also my finger nail bed started to have red streaks at the the top of every finger. I been feeling really weak lately also pls help | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms seem to be related to peripheral neuropathy. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a nerve conduction study (electroneurography) to investigate for possible neuropathy. I would also recommend performing some other blood lab tests |
I had a negative pregnancy test but have been experiencing pain in my abdomen which I dont usually experience.I am due for my period on Monday. In the past 2-3 days I have had very noticeable veins in my breast directly to the nipple and then down my right side to my mid torso. Again this is not usual for me and I am unsure what its from | HI. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. You have two different problems 1. Pain in lower abdomen and due for periods2 A noticeable vein as explained by you. 1. The pain in lower abdomen in such a situation can be due to PID-Pelvic Inflammatory disease or an Ovarian cyst / Salpingitis or enteritis and so on. Ultrasonography, relevant blood, urine and stool tests will help to get a proper diagnosis and plan for a treatment if need be. 2. The vein-this is called idiopathic Phlebo-thrombosis. There is no known reason for this problem; it is self-limiting disorder and does not need any active treatment at all. If you are very much worried a dose of tapering steroids can help. Nothing to worry about it at all. |
hi I am swati my 3 years old child having constipition problem. She is very suffered during toilet. We give a cremaffin plus syrup last 1 years. But after stop giving this medicine she is suffered. She is eating Roti, Rice, 1-2 time milk. What can I do Please suggest cremaffin plus is good or not? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you. Questions |
My friend had a partial mastectomy 13 years ago and the scar has suddenly started weeping and bleeding. She says she might have scratched it in her sleep but she is afraid to go to her GP in case it is bad news. What could cause bleeding so long after the operation? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted your friend having bleeding from scar of mastectomy... Here consultation to surgeon done without delay to prevent further complication. Here breast must be examined by palpation for detecting any mass... If mastectomy in past done for malignancy then there can be development of malignancy from residual tumor cell. If mass palpable FNAC done.... If palpation normal then bleed may from scar that might hypertrophy ... If scar is seeming to be infected then antibiotic needed... Brufen like anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. . Take care. |
I was told by phone my lab work for kidney function was borderline but with no instructions from the dr of what I can do for it, can you give me any info. I am also uncontrolled diabetes type 2.blood pressure is controlled with meds . but I haven t been able to take insulin shots due to either bad side affects or lack of insurance. I am however taking 4 metformin and 2 glimepiride ( the limit of dose that can be given) daily. | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor . Please see that borderline kidney function with diabetes should be taken seriously. You should have disclosed your blood urea and serum creatinine level. As Metformin is safe at up to creatinine 1.8 and your BP should be maintained below 140/90 and blood sugar should be below 140 mg / 100 ml. If your serum creatinine level is higher than 1.8 and GFR is low then you should go for insulin or Dynagliptin as it is safe in kidney impairment. If you have any further query then you can come back to Chat Doctor I will definitely help you and guide you appropriately. With Regards Chat Doctor. |
I have had 5 surgerys on my left knee due to knee replacement sugery infections , I am obese also, I fell a couple years ago and now I can not put my foot down flat to walk. I haven t walked since.. It is like my knee is locked and wont straighten.. Went to ortho doctor and he said no sugerys for me because I am high risk. He told me to 1. LOSE WEIGHT 2. GET A BRACE MADE TO LOCK OUT THE KNEE 3. BUILD UP SHOE... What I want to know is there any physical therapy I could do to get my leg the same as my other leg it is off 30 degrees when I try to extend it? | Hi, It seems you are having a stiff knee with fixed flexion deformity in left knee as a result of multiple surgeries. Treatment will be physiotherapy with knee range of motion exercises. To correct fixed flexion deformity skin traction needs to be applied. Longtime physiotherapy will be needed. If the knee is fused then the correction will be difficult. X-ray of left knee anteroposterior and lateral views can be done to assess fusion status. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I m an 18 yr old female, roughly 125lb and 5 4 . I often randomly throw up for no reason. I can be sitting watching t.v. and I get the urge to throw up. I don t feel nauseous at all, but my mouth does start watering. I also throw up a lot if I laugh, or cough too hard. Or swallowing food. But I ve been told that s probly from sensitive larynx. idk. My big question is then, why do I throw up so much for no reason, with no warning, when I didn t eat anything out of the ordinary, i m not nervous etc... Its been going on for at least 4 years now | Hi, thanks for the query. Have you done any investigations so far for this problem like endoscopy, barometric pressure studies of your esophagus (the food pipe)? Is the urge to vomit frequently followed by manual attempts of inducing vomit by fingering in mouth, retching etc. to relieve nausea? Do you have excessive craving, urges gulping down food or have excess worries about your weight or fears of becoming obese? I would like to have this information from you. For the time being you can consult a doctor about chlorpromazine in 25-50\u00a0mg/day or levosulpride in 50-100\u00a0mg/day dose to relieve urge to vomit. Hope this helps |
Helo sir. i m age 23 my gf age is 22. we had sex using condoms without failure. it had been 32 days but my gf didn t get periods. home pregency result is also negative. no symptoms of pregency but still she didn t get periods. we have no idea what to do. please help us. we don t want to consult a doctor. plz solve my problem. | Hello dairy understand your concernThere is no chance of the pregnancy as you did protect sex. Delayed period could be due to hormonal imbalance, excessive stress, change in lifestyle and dietary habit. Some time period can be delayed by the 8-10 days due to hormonal imbalance. Wait for the period to come for 5-7 days. If it delays by the more than 12 days then you have to consult the gynecologist for detailed examination. Period can be induced by taking progesterone pill for 4-5 days under the advice of the gynecologistMeanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. |
I have a small peice of skin dangling from my uvula, I saw a few months ago but forgot all about it until I was in the shower and sneezed with my mouth closed and then spit out a little blood. So I looked in my mouth with a light, didnt see any blood but I saw the skin tag on my uvula that I forgot about. Is there any concerns with it? | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, blood from mouth can be due to periodontal problem, you should consult dentist and go for Scaling and root planning properly. For UCLA skin tag you should consult dentist and go for Oral examination. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Do brushing twice daily and chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. |
my baby(4 months 15 days) having a loose stool for 5 to 6 times a day and some times the stool was very greenish and also there is a rashes near her pooty area.Baby is completely on breast feed.what could be the cause that every time she is fed she goes for a stool and starts crying may some one answer why is it so. | Hi...this is gastronomic reflux. You need not worry about it. For the rash you can use any over the counter emollient cream which is licensed in your country, or you can use Silver which I usually suggest. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. 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. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
Both of my feet hurt. When I get up in the morning I can bearly stand up and walk, the pain does get bearable after I walk around the house. I am taking ibeprofrin every 4 to 6 hours. The pain is in my heels and the arch of my foot is VERY VERY painful. | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you have pain in feet this can be due to one of the possible reasons and needs a thorough assessment.1. Increased uric acid levels2. Calcaneal spur3. Plantar fasciitis4. Disc degenerative changes. After a thorough assessment we can come closer to the cause and the treatment will be guided according. With simple medication and physical therapy most cases recover and get maximum functional ability. In my clinical experience we get patients with such feet pain and post thorough assessment treatment is planned and majority responds well to physical therapy. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi Dr Went to have some clothes of mine adjusted at the tailor, who marked with pins on my trouser. Whilst removing the trousers after measurements, with the pins still on the clothes, the pin pricked me and left 2 red marks on two spots on my upper bum but i did not bleed.its still red a day after with a slight pain from the prick, I am very worried about HIV transmission as well as hepatitis, what do you advise amd what chances are there that I could get infected? Please help | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that it has no chance of HIV or HBS Ag after such an incident because HIV and Bag won't survive in atmosphere. So do not worry be cool and do your work nothing is going to happen to you. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
Dear Doctor, Iam 5 weeks pregnant and my ob doctor told me that I have a cyst and that my baby is to low down than the normal position in the uterus. She prescribed me proluton depot shots that i have to take every 5 days (need 4) and utrogestan. Now are these medications necessary for me and why should I have to take them? I got really concerned after looking up utrogestan on the web and Im really afraid. Hope you ll be able to help! | H, Yes, they are safe during early pregnancy. Both Proton and Progestin contain female hormone progesterone and are prescribed to support and maintain an early pregnancy associated with suspected low progesterone levels. They are also used to lower the risk of abortions or premature birth. There is nothing to worry as they are considered to be safe during pregnancy hence take them as prescribed by your doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Having severe heart arrhythmias for last few wks. gotten much worse today, am feeling wk. and little worried. Have history of such but it normally goes away. I have a hospital nearby but I have no insurance & not much $ and fear I ll be turned away or die while waiting in E.R. No pain in chest, arm or jaw. Get a very bad headache in back of head when these spells come on. Not sure what to do or if its life threatening- | Hello Welcome to Ask doctor service have reviewed your query, and here is my advice. Without EKG tracing it is difficult to say anything about the arrhythmia more over it is the medical emergency that demands the immediate medical attention, the symptom that you stated here weak and worried is not indicated the arrhythmia, but it could be due to anxiety and depression, if you want to confirm the arrhythmia then you need to get done the EKG, if this is found there then you have to get in hospital for proper treatment, type of arrhythmia matters here. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance. |
My wife suffered frequent violent vomiting attacks for the last 3 hours and has now severe stomach pains. On telephone advice from a doctor, Cyclopam has been recommended and delivered to the hotel where we are staying. What dosage do you recommend ? Female of 70 years of age and visiting India from U.K. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Tab Cyclops helps in relieving stomach pain and also fever. Your doctor has prescribed right medications and Cyclops can be taken twice daily morning and night. For vomiting, she can take Tab meet 4\u00a0mg 1-0-1 before food only for 1 0r 2 days, and please consult a local doctor to diagnose the condition. Also better to take Cap 20\u00a0mg 1-0-0 before breakfast for 5 days. Hope I answered your query Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi I inquired about what looked like a nite on my arm , but I have also had low blood pressure and irregular heavy periods. I am only 30. I have been sober for 3 years . However, I do have hepatitis C , but it is gardly detectable every year when I get it checked. I am now taking Cipro and Flagyl for my 4th or 5th UTI already this year. So I made an appt with an OBHYN Monday, What are your thoughts? O won t hold them against you HA! | Hello. Welcome to ChatDoctorFirstly I am more worried about hepatitis C. It is a condition which can have impact lifelong. You need to take treatment and later regular follow-ups to see if you have chronic hepatitis C. As you are getting recurrent UTI, it is better to get culture of urine done before starting antibiotics. Also, immune system should be checked. Blood pressure and irregular bleeding can be managed in out patient and not worrisome All the best |
Im 17 and over the past week I have checked my blood pressure everyday at varying times and everytime it was between 135/80 and 145/83. I learned in class that average is 120/80, so should I see a doctor about ly blood pressure being elevated above average | Hello you are too young for such an event, The blood pressure is considered higher if resting BP is more than 140/90, so no need for a consult at present as blood pressure is a vital of our body and tends to change according to the need of our body. However, in view of healthy lifestyle and because you have reached upper borderline, restricting salt in diet is of utmost importance. Regards Chat Doctor. |
My Family has a history of angina. Im 39 obesse female and I have recently started to get very dull localised pains in right side of chest, right arm near the elbow, back and now right side of jaw. I feel very breathles, my chest feels tight and it last for twenty minutes. After twenty minutes the symptons fade. We think we can rule of indigestion as I have an event before breakfast whilst walking the dog. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... As you have family history of angina it is better to investigate fully for rule out cause of dyspnea and chest pain..... Investigation with following needed .....1. Chest x-ray 2. Spirometry 3. Blood pressure measurement 4. Auscultation 5.EKG 6.CBC If reports are normal than no need for worry...Otherwise, treatment needed according to cause ...Meanwhile, take rest ... Advise |
Hello, I am a dentist and I believe one of my patients has developed a tic Doulouex. It is a mild case but it began right after having a root canal done on his lower second molar by a vey good specialist on the ipselatereral side. The trigger point is about where the trigeminal nerve exists the mandible on the surface of the skin. This is extremely rare to me so I dont know how to treat it or who to refer it to. Can you give me a suggestion? | Greetings from Chat Doctor members, Dear Doctor, I have understood your query. It is very important to first confirm the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia as many other medical and dental conditions have similar presentation of pain. Improper diagnosis may lead to patient dis-satisfaction and with Chat Doctor. Once you come to definite diagnosis, then comes the treatment choices. There are a number of medications that control the pain of trigeminal neuralgia. The most commonly prescribed first line |
I am a 18 year old male. I was watching TV when I felt that my penis had fallen asleep as it feels when an arm or leg falls asleep. I dont know if it is normal and if I should go to the emergency room. Additionally I have been masturbating a lot recently. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern and looking to the given history here I could say that, you mean to say that erection is not there if this is your question then let me tell you that the erection actually takes place in the cerebral cortex, looking to your age this is very common myth about the erection and this is not true at all just forget about this, nothing is wrong with the function of erection have a nice day. |
I have suffered with a back pain (L5) for 2 years after and prolapsed disc and had recovered but got worse recently and experienced lower back pain and pain in both legs. After 10 days this escalated into numbness from the waist down and admitted to hospital and diagnosed with Caudia Equina Syndrome and had surgery to remove the compression within about 24 hours. It is now over 3 weeks since the operation and still have little feeling in the right foot, have lost a large percentage of muscle tome in my calves and backs of legs and buttocks and still have no feeling artound my saddle area. It is also very difficult to predict when I need to empty my bowels. Whatg are the chances of a full rcovery in this instance | Dear you have come out of a crisis due to timely intervention of the treating surgeon. Caudal equine syn Chat Doctor. Now since decompression has been done you will have no further deterioration, but the neural deficit you already developed before surgery takes tie to recover, and this time depends on from 4 to 6 months and sometimes year. Be patient to follow the instructions given to you regarding physiotherapy. And you will get ok with time |
I am 15 years old and a virgin . I have patches/ mole looking things around my penis and balls, some are light brownish, dark brown, or black. I often feel have blood rushes in my penis and sometimes my urine burns (I think because of the strain from masturbation ). Most of it is weird pains. Especially in the tip of my penis, where I also have a very small light brown patch. Should I get it checked or is it no big deal? Once again I have never had sex. | Hello and welcome to health care. From your description I think you are having Genital warts. They are viral infections which can spread to adjacent areas. So my advice is to visit a Skin specialist and let him have a look at the lesions. Its important as some of them can turn dangerous if untreated. The burning pain is not related to this. If you still have the pain, request the doctor to do a urine test as well. Thank you for consulting with us. |
i am having acne problem from past few days, the areas are itching, i have started taking multivitamin tablets. what should i do to get complete relief from acne problem? | Hello Service, Thanks for your query. Always wash your face with antiseptic soap. Do not put your hand on to your face which would lead to ugly scarring of your pimples. Itching denotes that it is associated with infection, you might need to start with a course of antibiotics. Always wash your face once you are back to home from outside. Reduce fats in your diet and supplement it with lots of fruits and vegetables. Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for your follow-up queries if any. Wishing you good health. |
Hi,I have been chewing pan masalas and gutkhas for about 5 years and now since past 4 years i have completely left it.but i found myself a problem that i am unable to open my mouth at full. so could you please tell me the solution and to which specialist should i need to consult and is it a... | Hello have gone through your query.first its God that you have stopped taken gut or pan masala.BT as you have taken it before you got a condition called oral submucous fibrosis(OSF).are you having any burning sensation also while taking spicy and hot food. Treatment for OSF is to quit the habit first DAT you have done. Take antioxidant tab with lycopene like ms fire tab twice daily for three months. Depending upon the severity escort gel or submucosal in can be taken. Check whether your mouth opening is three fingers, two fingers or even less. For severe cases surgical procedure can be done. Certain mouth exercise also helps to improve the symptomsVisit a dentist to find out severity of your condition. Hope this ans helpsRegards |
hi, im 23, recently had my appendix removed and im having abdominal pains, feels like gas, iv taken gaviscon and i passed some wind and burped a little but the pain is still there, can i take buscopan now? it has been 45 minutes since iv taken the gaviscon | Hi. When was the appendix removed ? You can not take Tuscan immediately after appendix removal. If it is more than a week you may take Tuscan, but this indicates that you need to be seen by your operating surgeon as to why there is pain in abdomen. The reason has to be found out as there should be no pain in abdomen after appendectomy operation. Stop anything orally, you may need to undergo X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position to see any intestinal obstruction and ultrasonography. |
c5-c6- left central and foraminal broad-based protrusion with endplate marginal osteophyte formation results in flattening of the left ventral cord. End plate marginal osteophyte abuts the exiting left c6 ventral nerve root. Left greater than right uncovertebral hypertrophy and facet arthrosis contribute to moderate left foraminal narrowing.What??? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . From your given report I think you have cervical radiating pain due to nerve compression. Such nerve compression may show neuropathic pain towards your right shoulder and even may reach your hands and fingers. In mild cases such pain may subside simultaneously with relaxation and even without medication. You may avoid heavy lifting, over weighing, vigorous movements, bad sleeping or sitting postures. Physiotherapy sessions with a good chiropractor, hot massages, yoga and spinal straightening exercises are of good value in all cases. For my patients I may suggest painkillers like Advil tab when needed, hot gentle massaging with topical gels of anti-inflammatory, B12 vitamin supplement, muscle relaxants will be effective for most of the cases. Steroid tabs or injections may be prescribed if needed in more sever cases. If pain persists I recommend you follow your MRI results with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
i have had a appendcitis a month ago and my bowels stopped working went back to er sent home with med to make them move but cont... to stop working without help from meds now i have a burning stinging pain in my stomach area much higher than where my sugery was upper right of stomach when i try to sit or stand like something is tearing in that area | Hi. Well it can be caused by intra-abdominal pathology due to surgical procedure. Abscesses or infrared. Collection can occur even few months after surgery especially after the open surgery. If your pain is associated with fever and muscle guarding then go to hospital and seek for help. But also your pain can be caused by bloating and gas in your intestines. When you take Chat Doctor. So you can wait till your digestion stabilizes and see if pain s going to be persistent or not. Wish you good health. |
CT report of my father aged 67 yrs suggests extensive secondary cancer in liver and abdomen. What are his chances of survival.LFT results show | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. CT report suggestive of metastatic spread in liver and abdomen. This means primary site is somewhere else. And so we need to first find out the organ from which cancer has been originating. So better to consult oncologist and get done PET scan to find of primary organ. Future treatment plan and prognosis depend on primary organ of cancer. So first search for the primary organ of cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks. |
Hi I have had air/ liquid noise in the top left side of stomach since giving birth 10 months ago. Last month I had a swollen lymph node in jaw, with loss of taste and slight loss of voice and 4 white spots on tongue. Doctors are thinking biopsy results will show lymphoma, blood test is ok and so is chest X-ray. No other symptoms. What do you think it could be? | Hello friend, Your case needs a detailed study. Every disease has got a mental aspect also. You have not given any clue to the mental disposition you have now, and you had after your delivery time. My advice to you is to approach an expert Homeopath to take your case in detail. He will give importance to the psychological conflicts and life situations and your mental and physical reactions to them. These reactions will give the picture how you are genetically made up of. Homeopathic treatment is very much based on the mental and physical genetic make up of an individual. A constitutional remedy will be selected for you to cure YOU first and then all your physical and mental ailments will be disappearing. My advice to you is not to undergo biopsy or resection. If you cannot find an expert Homeopathic physician, then you can contact me, and then I can send to you my case taking format in which you can enter your case in detail. After studying your case I can send to you your remedy or even suggest you the remedy if it is possible for you to purchase it in your locality. With Best wishes, Chat Doctor. J. Varese, Homoeopath |
I was in habit with masturbation at the age of 18. right now I am 26.I have received defferent kinds of problems like Premature ejaculation, low vision, always tiredness, not any improvement in body even through taking nutricient diet. I am unmarried. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. The problems you are mentioning here like Premature ejaculation, low vision, always tiredness etc. cannot be due to your masturbation practice. Masturbation is considered healthy and natural if done within moderation. For teenage people the moderate frequency is once per day and after that age period thrice or four times a week. Your premature ejaculation and other problems could be due to your lack of knowledge, negative thinking and anxiety about past masturbation. Please consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Good morning Doc I am reynaldo salapio 60 yrs.old suffering from pheripheral vascular diseases for almost 7 yrs. i used different kinds of medicine as per adviced by my Dr. now im using Mx3 herbal medicine. is these good for me?as i observed my wounds is slihtly healing for i used these about a month. pls.advise Doc. manny thanks | Herbal medicines Mx3 are not prescribed by modern medicine doctors because of lack of clinical data on them and there safety is also not established however they may be safe, and you may continue it as per your wish. You should not stop the established methods of treatments for peripheral vascular disease even if you are taking herbal medicines. Generally blood thinning medicines are given and sometimes surgical intervention may be important based on actual findings Keep visiting your doctor Hope this helps |
Hi, this started suddenly yesterday... my legs felt exhausted and fatigued for know apparent reasons and today the muscles are sore, I have not done exercise or anything that I can think of that would cause this. I do not sleep well but, that is really the only thing that might contribute. What could be causing this? | There can be several reasons why your muscles are aching. I am not sure if your muscles are swollen or just pumped up. They can be sore, and the reason can be because of the stress they endured. It might not be a tiring exercise, only minimal exercise after a long time can cause this. Besides, if there is no weakness in your muscles and pain in generalized, there is nothing to worry about. All you need to do is to take over the counter painkillers provided there is no contraindication like Stomach ulcer etc. Take some rest and do light exercise, and you will start feeling better. |
I am experiencing pain in the left pelvic area also directly across in the back. Pain radiates midway up the left back . Area on that side just above the hip bone is swollen and very painful if I sit too long. Sometimes unable to sleep on the left side, feels like I am lying on an uncomfortable lump. History of fibroids and retroverted uterus. | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Since the pain is radiating in nature, I suspect it to be a pinched nerve in the lumbar spine. An MRI will provide good insights for the soft tissues. Undergoing simple physical therapy like - therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises, should help to minimize the symptoms and improve the stability of the spine. Most cases respond well to physical therapy in my clinical practice. I recommend you the same. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
SIR MY FATHER AGED 70 YRS ,HYPERTENSIVE WITH STUNT 5 YRS BACK,,,TAKING TELMA 40 MG,METXL 50 AND ASPRIN . ALL OF A SUDDEN HE WAS WITH LIGHT PAIN IN LEFT SIDE OF ABDOMEN AND DOCTOR(PHYSICIAN ) ADVISE TOTOAL ABDOMEN U/SONOGRAPHY...THE IMPRESSIONS ARE ............ VASCULAR CALCIFICATION IN BOTH KIDNEYS.,, SERUM CREATIN (1.0)...SIR PLEASE ADVICE US WILL THIS CALCIFICATION IS A VERY SPEEDY PROCRESS AND WILL HIS KIDNES AND HEART GET DAMAGED SOON OR WILL IT TAKE TIME AT LEAST 5 YRS ....WAHT SHOULD BE OUR NEXT STEP,,,,PL ADVICE US WE DONT WANT TO LOOSE HIM. | Hi Andy, Thanks for writing in. Vascular calcification of the kidneys could be due to old age, chronic kidney disease and diabetes. I would like to know the size of the kidneys in the ultrasound report. Also, I would like to know the electrolyte level renal function test report and the complete blood count. This will help us know whether he has chronic kidney disease. Also, I would like to know if he is diabetic. If this is only because of old age, then it will not progress rapidly. However, regular monitoring of renal function is required. Your next step should be to consult a nephrologist. He would be the best person to guide you. Hope that helpsRegards |
hello sir/madam,i am adeel ahmad from INDIA.since last two year i am suffering chest pain.ihave consulted so many doctors but didnt get relief.before two days back i havecontacted one chest specialist he told me you have chest deformity thats a maincause of paining.but now i am really fed up of doctors and medicines.what should i do pleasegive me some valuable advice. hope you understand my problem.i am eagerly waiting for you reply.thanks & regardsadeel ahmad | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest deformity can cause chronic chest pain. This kind of pains are life long. They are mostly due to musculoskeletal misalignment. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.4. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen if required.5. Start calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements for faster recovery.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. 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. |
Am awaiting scan for gallstones having had horrendous chest pain incident and spent night in hospital with suspected possible heart attack 4 weeks ago (it wasn t heart attack, thankfully) I have been feeling nausea occasionally after food since then, but it is happening more frequently now, and a lot of burping. Is this indicative of gallstones, too? Two family members have had the problem, my sister 40 years ago and my brother s son last year, but my sister, understandably, has forgotten the details of everything except the pain involved. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Gall stones may be asymptomatic or symptomatic. Asymptomatic gall stones doesn't need any treatment except it has risk of causing gall bladder cancer in the future. Symptoms due to gall stones may be pain (in right upper abdomen), nausea and fever. Burping with nausea indicates dyspepsia, and it has no correlation with gall stones. You should consult with physician and also go for endoscopy to rule out gastric problems. Thanks, |
i have been having lower right abdominal pain that radiates down leg,the left side also hurts but the right side is worse.i also have lower abdominal spasms that feel like bubbles. my abdomen seems to swell after eating,and gets bloated , i have suffered from peptic and rectal ulcers before but this feels different. the pain is constant and is relieved when i do physical work | Hi. Thanks for your query. The causes of all the symptoms you have mentioned of pain in right lower abdomen, bloating, radiation to the leg, spasms like bubbles, past history of peptic and rectal ulcers can be the following |
I fell down the stairs 9 days ago. ER ruled out fraction and gave me an air cast. I still can t walk without crutches. Plus I can t move my foot, forwards or backwards. Feels like pins and needles all over my foot. Pain is on the front, outside and back of ankle. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history. As there is a small fracture as per the history what I am understanding I will advise you to keep the leg elevated for few times in a day to avoid the inflammation to aggravate. Also for the pins, needles, pains and not able to do certain movements of the ankle I will advise you to undergo physical therapy as by Therapeutic ultrasound the healing will be faster and also TENS therapy to reduce the pain. Exercise with the help of a physical therapist will help regain the movements faster. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I have had four teeth pulled recently due to a horrible taste in my mouth since Christmas of last year. after getting the teeth pulled nothing has subsided my gum just seeps and leaks making me sick to my stomach and causing blisters in my mouth. I have been sent around to three different dentists and no one has been able to figure it out. I recently have had a CAT and a ENT for my sinuses scan and nothing came back. I really need your help. Could I be allergenic to my fillings in my other teeth? | Hello am not able to understand did you pull out four teeth just to heal the bad taste. 1. You should check your blood sugar levels, fasting and random.2. Then try using Betadine gargle for two weeks.3. Kindly give information like your age, male or female, since when you are having this problem, do you have any other systemic conditions? 4. If possible send 2-3 intramural photos so that I can give you more accurate cause of the problem.5. Did the problem start since you had those fillings? Thank you |
for 10 yrs now i have been looking for final solution to this illness but to no avail, does staph has cure? please doctor in the house i want to no. i started having this symptoms before i knew a woman. i have taken many drugs which are sensitive to the staph still the signs are still there some of the symptoms are | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Such severe infection can only occur if your immunity has weakened. I advise you should think of testing for your immunity. As you have tested yourself for staphylococcus you should also test its sensitivity for routine antibiotics. Please also test for MRSA testing. Taking the Chat Doctor. If its MRSA than further treatment with mupirocin is necessary. This will clear up the staphylococcus from your body. Please maintain good living habit which includes daily bath two times a day. Good diet which includes fruits, green leafy vegetables, high protein diet. You can surely clear this bug from your semen if you take this much care. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
Hello im a 16 year old male and ive been having these sharp chest pains and then they go away and im almost positive its precordial catch syndrome and i was wondering if there was a treatment to get it to go away or if pain medicince will help ge rid of it? | Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar kind of chest pain. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Lose weight if you are obeseDont worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I am seventeen years old and have been having pain under my tongue for the past couple days. I have those two horn like flaps under my tongue and one of them is swollen and red. I used to brush the top of my tongue, but it has become too painful. My lip also feels like it could be a little bit swollen, and my teeth have been having more problems then ever lately. Do you know whats wrong with me? Are these symptoms related? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question, the pain under the tongue along with swollen papillae could be secondary to inflamed salivary gland duct secondary to some stone within the duct.or it can be an ulcer secondary to trauma...the swelling over the lip could be because of some tooth infection...consult your oral physician for complete examination and proper diagnosis with prompt management.you need to take some radiographs in relation to the duct region(causal radiographs) and for the tooth (IOP AR)... I hope my answer will help you...with regards. |
Ive had a tightness and pain in the center of my chest that comes and goes for the last 2 days. Tums dont help. Sometimes it feels like someone is sitting on my chest or my bra is too tight. I also have had severe gas in my stomach. My mother died of a massive heart attach at age 65. She had complained of indigestion for a couple days prior to her massive heart attach. Im only 51, but Im over weight... 58 240 lbs. I hate to go see a doctor for just gas. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your age is more than 50 years, you are obese and have strong family history of heart disease, so we should first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Yes, gaseous distention of stomach can cause similar symptoms. In my opinion, you are mostly having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of chest tightness, chest pressure, pain, gaseous distention etc. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in HERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 2. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach. 3. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. 4. Go for walking after meals. 5. Lose weight and stay healthy. 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 want in to this place witch is stupid of me, it was an abandoned place and had asbestos around as I found out by notices, I did where a dust mask that I found, it was in a packet so it was a new dust mask, I was there only about and hour, but I do feel a little un conforming pain in the bottom of my chest? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. This much short exposure with asbestos does not cause any symptoms or damage. You need to have months and years of exposure for prolonged period to get damage. So no need to worry about this exposure. Your chest pain might be muscular only. But better to get done ECG and Chest x-ray to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant for your chest pain. Be relax and calm. |
My d-dimer reads 1.21. I know that this is high. Chest x- ray and CT scan came back normal. I have experienced slight discomfort in my chest such as pressure and shoulder and neck pain for the last 8 weeks now. My MD referred me to a cardiologist. What could possibly be wrong with me? My age is 50 and I live a very healthy lifestyle. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion, no need to worry about this d-dimer report. As it is not too much high. And your chest x-ray and CT scan are normal, so possibility of pulmonary embolism is ruled out. You are referred to cardiologist for pressure in chest. So get done ECG first. If it is also normal than no need to worry as it is mostly due to stresses and anxiety. So avoid stress and be relaxed and keep calm. |
I am having knee pain that is more intense after being in a sitting position for even as little as 5 minutes. I have a brace I am using again and have been told I have fluid under my knee cap. I m wondering if this fluid could have built up over that course of the last year to cause so much discomfort? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Noted you have fluid accumulation in knee joint... Do you have history of trauma??? Here you can have severe osteoarthritis like condition.... In which as tear of synovial membrane fluid can get accumulated. You should consult orthopedic surgeon for detail investigation. MRI is also useful for rule out ligament or menisci injury....If you need surgical intervention done with use of disease modifying Chat Doctor. . The accumulated fluid if not resolving then needs removal and send for pathological examination... Take care. |
hello doc i have problem with my foot s finger yesterday i got little fight with my brother and stepped on my foo s finger and since then i have serious pain and also i have got black marks on my foot s finger after that i dont know if its serious or not kindly assist me please | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The pain in the finger seem to be related to the injury. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also recommend using cold compresses for local application. Furthermore, I suggest resting and maintain the foot elevated. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
i have been losing weight and have gone from 145lbs to 103lbs in the past few months . If I do any movement that involves right hand my right upper ribs are in severe pain and it goes around the back . It is severe pain . I had my gallbladder taken out last year , but the pain is still there. I just had tests done but no one has really told me anything yet and I am afraid I am turning into the incredible shrinking woman. I just want to know what\"s wrong ? | Hi, the problem might be the adhesions of the gall bladder surgery. Other cause could be the cervical spondylosis. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You carry on with your treatments. Besides I advise you to avoid spices, junk foods, and oily foods. I to my patient with such chronic symptoms prescribe neurotrophic injections, on a regular basis every 3rd day. Thank you. |
my 92 yr old mother has dementia and lung cancer that has begun to spread to other organs. she is in a nursing home and also have Hospice involved. she is very affixed to me, I am her only family member left and she cries a lot when I am with her especially when I get ready to leave, It upsets her so and tears at my heart to see her like this. Is there anything I can do to help her through this, I visit her each day, should I maybe go every other day or what. I need some help, Please | Hi, as you mentioned your mother has dementia, emotional outburst is common in this disease. The only way is to take a treatment for dementia with a good neurologist and make her feel comfortable. The presence of lung cancer also make her depressed and which will add to the emotional outburst. So if you have a biopsy of the lung cancer lesion, can go for EFR testing. If it comes positive she may be started on oral tablets with SKI inhibitor with medical oncologist opinion. She may also need counselling with antidepressants. Try to continue meeting her every day till some these medications take action and then gradually you can reduce the number of visits. |
While walking a dog, I tripped and fell. I did not want to fall on the concrete, so I turned to my right and landed on my shoulder. the pain was terrible. I am very bruised from my shoulder down to my chest. For 2 days I kept ice on it. It is still painful, especially using my right arm. I have full mobility, it just hurts bad. Should I continue to use ice, or should I now use heat? I am taking Tramadol, which is helping. | Hi, Thanks for your query. From description, it seems to be soft tissue injury. You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
Hi. Please help! My Dad has not been gentle to himself over the years having been a heavy smoker (ex - smoker now)and drinker. He is is on numerous meds including warfarin, inhalers for breathing, blood pressure, high colesteral, and also has lukemia of the bone which has not progressed since been diagnosed several yrs ago. He recently got a shock from the defrib for the first time while on holidays abroad. He was admitted to hospital for 48hrs for monitoring and on his return went to his regular hospital in home country to get a printout of the activity of the defrib. He has bveen advised that he may have a second shock (apparently nine times out of ten a patient will receive a second shock). This all occurred approx eight days ago and today he is complaining of pins and needles in his hands. Can someone pls advise if the pins and needles are associated with the activity of the defrib. From a very concerned family memeber | Hello, I carefully reviewed your dads medical history and would like to explain that his current complaints of pins and needles are not caused by the defibrillator activity. It is true that electrical shocks emitted by the defibrillator are a source of major concern giving an unpleasant feeling and psychological distress. Anyway, his current complaints need to be further investigated and a medical consultation with his neurologist is advisable. Neurological status examination and better control of the anticoagulant (warfarin) activity should be done. In addition, the adverse effects of heavy alcohol abuse should be sought as well. You need to discuss with his attending doctor on the above-mentioned issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
My 21 year old daughter was told she had celiac disease but lately her stomach hurts, tired all the time, and just feels terrible. She is in college and so I blame a lot of being tired with all she does. I feel so bad though she calls all the time saying she cant function because she could sleep around the clock. She has had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, and a pap within the last couple of months. She was given a prescription for nexium. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. Your daughter was very weak, always sleepy etc., recently diagnosed with celiac disease. It is a disease in families and having ulcers in the small intestines. It is formed by using gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, malt, and reticle, some doctors consider oats also cause ulcers. I advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Now she is using Medium(omeprazole) will work to keep her comfortable actual treatment is the omission. She should completely omit to take gluten containing things like wheat, barley, malt, critical, and oats, for life. It is the internationally recommended treatment. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. |
My chest has hurt for 3 days now. It s hurts when I breathe, and cough. There is a lot of pain and pressure in the center of my chest, like my whole chest, especially when I bend, lay down, squat down. That pain when I do those 3 things spreads to my head. I ve had a headache for 4 days now. My whole body feels like I have the flu, achey and painful joints. I m a 34 yr old female, with SLS,and cardiomiopothy. I also get dizzy spells 5-6 times a day, lasting 10-30seconds, they cause extreme brightness in my eyes to where I can t see and my head feels hot. My BP is 88/ 57 and pulse is 80bpm. Any thought, help, advice I welcome. Thank you for your time. | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed facts of your health query. I understood your health concerns. My Impression-Based on facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-LRTI with Low Blood Pressure from Cardiomyopathy. Meticulous use of antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Antibiotic treatment for lung infections causing achy painful joints, which are common with cardiomyopathy failed cardio-respiratory functions. The review of anti-arrhythmic |
hello, my grandma is in hospital and has been for 2 weeks. She has been on a drip for most of this time as has not been able to keep down any food and they say her stomach /gut is very swollen and she is in pain. They surgeon said he cant do anything about this so they want to take her off the drip and then follow with morphin I guess and watch her die. Is there really no cure for this as she is talking and it doesnt seem right to allow this to happen so easily. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. F. Your description says that your grandmother is at her last days unable to take anything in side through the mouth. Without knowing any details of the case it is not wise to comment upon the condition. It may be that she had some problem in the throat. As your doctors advised you can keep her on morphine and let her have infusions with a gap of 3 to 4 days to prevent hyper HY Chat Doctor. Wishing her a comfortable time. Best regards. |
Hi. I am a 34 year old female, and cancer runs in my family. My Dad died with prostate cancer, and my Mom currently has ovarian cancer. Now, to my question. I my left armpit, I have lumps that come and go. Well, theyve came back, and been back since May 1st. This time, it feels like at least 3 of them. I noticed today, that my armpit is now leaking pus and blood. What could this be, or what should I do? West Virginia | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged axillary lymph node due to some acute inflammatory lesion or tuberculosis. Or you may have some abscess forming infection. Chance of cancer is very low. However, you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
lump wrapped around blood vessel next to heart the size of a baseball and spread to lymphnoid on left side. Active. Is this operable & what are survival chances? Suggestions. My uncle is around 65y.o 61 tall,about 180lbs & losing weight. smoke about 40 years. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have aneurysm or blood vessels tumor or tumor arising from soft tissue. You should go MRI it will give exact site, size and spread. Then you should consult cardiovascular surgeon. Take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have been a ocd sufferer for over a decade now i did not know of it for many years but later on underwent therpy for close to 2 yrs i was prescribed F-tin along with certain occupational therapies And it helped to certain extent but came a time when i realised that no pill is cut out for my specific forms of symptoms & i stopped Now the prolem is that though i am aware of my problems but can not help much Actually its hampering my studies by making my productivity low I have been trying a lot but pl tell what should i do as per your insight | Hi, I can understand your distress and concern, specifically since you are able to attain much benefit with treatment. OCD can be occasionally difficult to treat, but with right approach, can be dealt with effectively. Had I been your treating psychiatrist, I would have considered treatment with medications from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine or sertraline together with behavior therapy in form of exposure and response prevention. Depending on the initial response to the 1st medicine tried, further course like adding clomipramine or an atypical antipsychotic like risperidone, etc. can be tried. You can discuss regarding these option with your psychiatrist. I am sure that with adequate treatment, you will respond well and get better. I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
I am a 62 year old lady, I have looked after my teeth very well all my life - brushed and flossed etc 2/3 times a day, and went to the dentist 2 times a year for cleaning. Two years ago I developed redness in my gums, which eventually turned to white peeling, massive amounts of blood were also an issue. My dentist referred me to an oral surgeon, who referred me to a pathologist, I was treated with steroidal rinse, and fungal rinse. This seemed to help somewhat, but I developed a puss discharge, then 2 of my molars got loose, which have recently been removed. Before I got the teeth removed, in August of this year, I asked my dentist for an antibiotic, he prescribed me Nova Pen. for 5 days, this did not kill the puss infection, then my doctor prescribed me Clindimician for 10, which after taking I was allergic to. My dentist thought that after the loose molars were removed that the infection should go away, it has been more than a week since removal, and I have been back to the oral surgeon, who says he can do nothing for me.(he extracted the Molars.Do I need another antibiotic? The infection is mostly bothersome at night when I lie down, the puss coats the inside of my mouth, and there is also a bloody discharge. I have not had any antibiotics prior to taking them in August for about 8 years. I have been told by my dentist that it is not healthy to have this infection, it started in March of this year and I still have it, I am afraid of loosing more teeth, I have bridge work, and crowns. How can I make this go away, my teeth have also now receded. | Hello! Thank you for posting in Chat Doctor. You are suffering a desquamative gingivitis. You did not mention if you suffer such peeling anywhere else in your body. This is more common in females, postmenopausal. You also will suffer more periodontal problems than normal. Do not panic. Your doctor has suggested use of topical steroids which is the major treatment plan. This periodontal issues will reduce once the gingivitis is controlled. Use steroids as prescribed by your dentist. Also take doxycycline 100\u00a0mg once daily for 3 weeks. Use a regular toothpaste. Do not change your paste and mouthwashes often. You will require a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis as many conditions will cause this. Please see your oral pathologist to get this done. If you suffer any candidiasis, this must be controlled first. The pus discharge means infection still persists. A x-ray for the extraction site is absolutely necessary. Infection in tooth cannot be completely eliminated with antibiotics. Tooth responsible for the infection has to be removed as your dentist did it. Regards. |
I have had an abscess on my lower inner thigh that was treated by a doctor (cut and drained and packed 3 separate times) the packing has now came out and the area is still hard.. I am on two antibiotics; will this hardness go away itself and will I be ok? | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If it was rightly diagnosed simply as an abscess, then the hardness/firmness would vanish gradually as this could be due to the inflammation of surrounding tissue caused by the abscess. Once the abscess is Chat Doctor. So have patience. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I fell asleep sitting on the edge of my bed and did a somersault. I hit my arm and now I have pain numbness tingling and a feeling of electric shock in my hand arm fingers and shoulder. The pain is excruciating. What is causing this? the pain is extremely intense. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of yours you did somersault what could have occurred is the stress to the cervical spine Nerve and got pined up due to which you are having symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling, electric shock etc. in the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand and fingers. You need to take an MRI of the cervical spine to see the soft tissue status as well. Post which is needed a cervical collar should be used to stabilize the neck muscles and also the cervical spine to avoid much damage.in my clinical practice we take first measure as MRI of cervical spine, followed by neck collar, medication and physical therapy. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
My sister and I have the same oddity. We both have discovered we have 3 small holds starting at the top of our buttocks crack and spaced about 1/4 of an inch apart. The largest hole could fit a round toothpick in it. And from time to time it brings on the most incredible RIGHT NOW ITCH! And then drains with the consistance of runny yougrt. In a tanish color with the most putrid stench! I try to drain it daily as I shower. I can feel a small pocket inside about the size of my pinky tip ( 1st joint ). Once while draining it, it flipped over my tail bone and LITERALLY dropped me to my knees in the shower! My sister s Doctor told her it was her Anel Gland. And that her s drains outside her body. Is this possible? Do we indeed have anel glands like animals? What the heck is this? Do you have any idea? Please help? Embrassed. | Welcome to ChatDoctorI appreciate your concerns for the itchy holes with puss. I have gone through your problems described in your query. I am of the opinion that both of you might be having fistulas in ANO. A fistula-in-ano is a hollow tract lined with granulation tissue, connecting a primary opening inside the anal canal to a secondary opening in the perianal skin. Most fistulas are thought to arise as a result of infection of the anal glands with resultant abscess which is recurrent in nature. You are therefore advised to consult a surgeon for proper examination and relevant investigations like histogram which is done to find out the extent of the tract between the two openings. The fistulas have to be removed surgically with total excision of the tracts to prevent recurrent infection. Surgical removal can only be attempted after the infection has been controlled with a course of appropriate antibiotics. Hope this answers your query. A feedback is appreciated. |
I have 7 screws and 22 bone grafts in my spine which took 3 surgeries to get them to stay in back in 2002. My pain med was Hydrocone 10/325 4 10mg tabs per day. Now that brand is no longer made and other one is made by Watson says it is same strength and it does not giver me enough relief from the pain to work or have any type of life. And my doctor gave me Hyslinglia ER as a trial $221 to 12 tabs. Today my insurance BC declined it and but I can pick up a script for it and get it filled for for over $925 tomorrow!!! | Hi, Ok, while alternate generics have to have the same stuff at the same amount the gets the same blood quantity into you (within 15%), there is no way to say how fast and how long and what peak level the pill produces. Its subjective feel will be different. So, people have a different effect each time they take a different tablet. What not to do is increase narcotics. Other options are anti-inflammatories, massage, acupuncture, nerve damping pills like amitriptyline, possibly anti-depressants (but doubtful) and then..... change the relationship to pain. Obviously there are the Chat Doctor. |
my 9 yr old has a large white/yellow lump right at the back of her tongue in the centre.she has no symptoms other than it feels sore if she shouts and its annoying for her.it looks just like the pictures of epiglottis but without the symptoms,im waiting for a ent referal appointment. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query yellow lump at back of tongue is due to enlarged circumvallate papilla. This can occur secondary to any bacterial or fungal infection or trauma. It could be due to allergic reaction to any medicine or food product. I would suggest you nothing to worry about it as it is normal anatomy. Use can use an interdental brush and soft bristle brush to prevent food lodgment there and for cleaning that area to prevent microbial accumulation. Do gargle with warm salt water. Chat Doctor. Avoid allergens and irritants, such as smoke and chemicals. Take Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen combination. Symptoms will resolve in one week and if it keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I have been given a trial diagnosis of adult ADHD and have been prescribed Vyvanse. So far, I m not sure If I notice any difference or effectiveness. I don t notice much side effects, either. I ve had the dose upped to 40. I ve been taking it for almost a month. Does this mean I don t have the disorder? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I don't think there is anything called trial diagnosis and treatment for that. If you have been prescribed with Vyvanse by a psychiatrist, he must have diagnosed you for ADD or related mental health problems. You may consult that psychiatrist again if you feel that you do not require that medicine. Secondly, ADD is treated with a combination of psychiatric Chat Doctor. Please request your psychiatrist to advise you on this regard. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http |
I was wondering what PX Merds can hurt a 61 year old male who wants to get on Viagra? Sorry My Credit Unions Debit Caed Got Breached by some YoYo;s in Costa Rica so I have to wait to get new card & Pin Nujmber until next Friday or maybe VA can take My Medicare pr Medicaid | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Viagra can be used if you don't have any ischemic heart disease or hypertension. Viagra comes in tablet form in dosages of 25\u00a0mg, 50\u00a0mg and 100\u00a0mg. For people up to 65 years 50 mg is given 30 minutes to 4 hours before intercourse. If above 65 years the dose is reduced to 25 mg. If you are taking Chat Doctor. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query |
Hi, I am asking this for my sister. She has a 2 year old daughter that has seen several doctors and still no relevant answers that help. She has been experiencing abdominal pains, severe fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of weight, and vomiting pretty much every time she eats. They have told my sister that my niece has kidney reflux and she is on medication but nothing is helping at all. My sister and I have done countless amts of research on our own trying to figure this out. My niece has an appointment at U of M hospital in July. Please, can you possibly tell us what things to look for because she is afraid she wont get a good diagnosis on this? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history of your niece, it is classically increased on eating as per the history you have provided. The abdominal pains, fatigue, loss of weight and appetite, vomiting every time she eats Since you have visited many Doctors, it loos that a proper clinical, physical and radiological evaluation has not been done. The cause can be one of the following considering her age of 2 years. -There can be a congenital problem of the bowel causing stricture, kinking, rotation or so in the small intestines.-This can be easily diagnosed on study of the intestine by gastrograffin study. -Once the diagnosis has been made, there may be a need of surgery, and she may have to undergo one to cure the problems. |
Hello I have just had surgery on my abdoman and whenI was in hospital one of the drainage tubes came out by itself I have benn home now for 4 days and my tummy is full of fluid and it is like a bladder that moves like a water bed.I am worried about it as still have stichers there | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. You have not given the details for what pathology were you operated. Without knowing the details the only thing I could suggest you is to see your surgeon at the earliest for a review and not to depend on the answers over the net for this problem. There has to be a source of fluid in the abdomen either related to the present surgery, or a new source inside the abdomen. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hi I just had a question...but it s hard to explain the feeling I have in my eyes as if they are tight. When watching tv for a couple of mins my eyes feel fine but when I go to move them from left to right or vice versa without moving my head my eyes feel tight is the only way I can describe it, sometimes they feel dizzy.....I saw my primary dr and he said he thinks I have seasonal allergies...any thoughts would be appreciated ! | Hello Melissa, It is quite difficult to understand what exactly you are suffering from and how to relate this to seasonal allergies. In allergic reactions that involve the eye, one gets red itchy sore eyes known as conjunctivitis. There can be some swelling around the eye; and along with runny nose, itchy nose. The tight feeling that you get - is it because it is red and inflamed, and you are unable to open it; or because it is swollen? If you do get headaches, in front of the head, then all this could be related to allergic rhinosinusitis. If you think all these are plausible, then blood tests (specific IGE) against dust mites, tree and grass pollen, animal dander should be done to see if this is the case. If allergies are proven, long acting antihistamines such as cetirizine or loratadine 10\u00a0mg tablets taken once daily (maximum three times a day) should suffice. Hope this helps. Best Wishes. |
Good afternoon,I have had an olive size lump/bump on my left collarbone, I want to say for over 5 years now. Well a couple years ago I asked my gynecologist about it and he said it was nothing to concern myself with. Now just a week ago my sister had informed me that I should have my doctor look at it cause it could be a lymph node. I just left the doctors office and he said it was a fatty tissue build up. This is caused by my bone protecting itself from an injury. He then proceeded to inform me that this would not be covered by my insurance since it is cosmic procedure. Im a little skeptical of his diagnosis, what type of doctor would you recommend for me to see regarding this matter? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Generally most common cause are lymph node enlargement.2. Other causes are Lipomas (fat), Brachial cleft cyst lately identified.3. To confirm the consistency get an ultrasound soft tissue lesion done. It will give exact content and where it is arising from.4. You need to see surgeon appointment. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
I have really high blood pressure lately, dizziness and fatigue. Most recently I have a sensation in my leg that is painful to the skin touch.. also , once in a while I will get a pulsating pain that lasts for just a minute. Yesterday as I was sitting at my desk, I had a heat sensation in my back and then i broke out in a sweat. What might be going on? | Hello, High blood pressure per se may cause the symptoms of headache, dizziness and fatigue. Treatment of hypertension with lifestyle change or medication such that the blood pressure reading is below 140 mg / 90 mg should be the priority here. Also, if you are more than 45 years old, obese, smoke or have other risk factors, a cardiac evaluation by doing a and ECG and If needed and 2d Echo and TMT should be considered. However again the sweating episode can still be due to fluctuation in BP. Hopefully I could help Regards |
Is vascular inflamation and cerebral venous thrombosis of the brain the same thing? Weve been getting all kinds of diagnosis for my mom. MRI/MRV shows something definitely something in her brain. Her symptons are severe headaches, confusion, nausea, etc | Hello, Vascular inflammation is different form cerebral venous thrombosis. Cerebral venous thrombosis is a type of stroke. While vascular inflammation is not stroke, but it may lead to repeated stroke. These two disorders have different manifestations on the brain MRI and different clinical symptoms. Sometimes, they may overlap |
Hi, my 8 yr old son has a fever that went from 98.6 in a hour to 100.4. He won t eat or drink and cries off and on saying he has a headache (which I gave him children s chewable tylenol.), also complaining of feeling like throwing up (but hasn t yet). Should I be concerned enough to take him to emergency room since Doctor s offices are closed? | Hi, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is more, important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once the viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I have faced headinjury in 1996. from1997 I am facing seizures(tonic clonic). I was on drug (epsolin 400mg) and I was getting one seizure each year. last year doctor changed the drug to- Oxcarbazepine(750 mg BD), Encorate Chrono (500mg BD), Sertaline (50mg OD). Now I am facing one heavy seizure each month. Please suggest the best remedy. | Thanks for posting this question in ChatDoctorI am a neurologist and epilepsy specialist responding to first of all let me tell you that treatment of epilepsy largely depends upon the exact type of epilepsy (it may be a focal epilepsy due to brain tumor, scar related to head injury or other cause, or it can be genetically mediated generalized epilepsy). For a proper diagnosis of epilepsy, a neurologist will need EEG test and MRI scan of brain; both of these data are not available to me in your case. Let us see your case. I understand that you had a head injury. This might have resulted in a focal scar in the brain which can cause epilepsy. I am not sure the exact severity of head injury and if there is a scar or not. One interesting thing which you have to note that some types of epilepsy namely primary generalized epilepsy can become worse after treatment with Oxcarbazepine. However, this possibility is low in your case but cannot be excluded without a long term EEG and MRI scan of brain. Once, a long term EEG and MRI can identify he exact type of epilepsy. We will have the following options1. If focal |
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