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i have herniated disks in my back which cause me bad back pain and has for a few months ... I also have a herniated disk in neck pressing on my spinal cord I have gotten about 10 hours of sleep the past week and when I just woke up I couldnt move my hand the neck pain is non exsistent but my hands keep falling asleep and now my legs are starting to tingle it has gotten worse week bye week | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a spinal canal stenosis. I would recommend performing a cervical spine MRI to exclude this possibility. In the case this diagnosis is confirmed, you should consult with a neurosurgeon and discuss surgery as a possible treatment option. Meanwhile, I would recommend holding a cervical collar, which would help relieve the pain. Painkillers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) and muscle relaxants (Flexeril) would also help. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
Hi, this is my 22nd day of Shingles - I am having a pretty tough time and the last week or so I have been having to deal with nausea as well - thought tonight I would google nausea and shingles - happy to read that nausea is connected with shingles so in a way that is a relief! and its not something else I have to research - I dont as a rule go to doctors but the pain etc etc is really getting me down, I have acute pain in my left knee the same side as my shingles outbreak - located at C3-5 across my back and under left arm - the knee problem came first probably about 4 weeks prior to the shingles - I was wondering if the 2 problems could be related? I am as a rule an extremely health and active 62yo woman. Both the nausea and knee problem are causing me much unpleasantness, I would appreciate some advice. Judy from Australia - hesitant about giving credit card details - will seek advice from local doctor tomorrow - sorry. | Hello Judy, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The main cause of shingles is Herpes zoster, that's why I suggest-1. Start antiviral therapy, you can take acyclovir 500 mg 1 tablet 2 times 5 days/2. For nausea, you can use comparison 1 tablet 3 time after 1 hour before meal till relief.3. Use pain killers-nonsteroid analgesics and antiinflammated -diclofenac potassium 1 tablet twice a day during 5 days. Do not crush, chew, or break tablet. Swallow it whole, better after meal.4. Fexofenadin(Allegra) 1 tablet 1 time in bedtime for 10 days.5. Apply diclofenac gel to affected area, rub gently with massage. If it does not work then start to Chat Doctor. Thanks, recovery soon. Best regards |
i had sex with somone we did without anything for the first 10 mins without nothing about 3 weeks ago for the past week i been having pain in my tummy also every night about 4 am i feel like i need to get sick but didnt it wakes me up out of a dead sleep i have heart burn my tits hurt a little bit can u please tell me whats going on | HI, I understand your concern. An unprotected sex in a woman of fertile age group does have potential of pregnancy. Your symptoms of sickness, sore breasts, dull ache in tummy with unprotected sex. Suggests possibility of pregnancy. But confirmatory tests include- - Blood Chat Doctor test around expected date of menses, - Urine (home) pregnancy test after 8 days deal in periods, - USG pelvis at 5 weeks pregnancy. Thanks. |
Hi! I had a bout of colitis last week. parasite test has not come back yet. It s not c diff or salmonella. I had intestinal bleeds, bits of my intestine come out, etc. liquid diet for a day or two then slowly introduced foods. Colonoscopy scheduled for November. I m doing well, but I am having these weird fuzzy brown poos now. What s causing that? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should test for occult blood in the stool. I suspect there is an internal hemorrhage in the intestines and which resulted in brown color because of the digestion of hemoglobin. If occult blood test or OBT is positive, it is internal hemorrhage. The cause for hemorrhage must be known, in order to it colonoscopy must be done to diagnose and so to treat the cause. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
sir i have pain in my right lower corner of stomach 3 months ago then a dr. advised for ultrasound and in ultrasound a 3 mm stone is present.....then i take one homeopathy medicine in liquid form 10 drops 3 times a day for approx 60 days.....i feel better but not normal....and i have not gone again to dr after 60 days.....but sir from one week i again feel same type of pain but this time less at same place .and less chest pain also...... .one of my frnd advised me to take neeri tablet so i take that nd i have allready eat 25 tablets 6 in a day(2 tablets at a time) but sir i am not feeling better ....so sir please advise me what i will do now?????nd i want to know that this less chest pain can be from stone ?????? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. You had pain in the right lower corner and confirmed the 3 mm stones then you have used homeopathy for 60 days. Now again you had pain in this area and chest as well. You used near tablets 6 tablets for day 4 days with no relief. Near tablets should be used for resolving the stones, but not for pain relief. Chest pain may be due to gastric irritation, or actual chest pain, that is to be differentiated. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and differentiating the chest pain, You may need to have chest X-ray, E.C.G. and U.S.scaling of whole abdomen. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. |
Hello, I woke up this morning and noticed nickel sized lump on the under side of my tricep. It feels round and I can see it sort of poking out. Pain is there and is about a 6. A very light feeling does go down my arm. This is something I never felt before this morning. | Hello! Thank you for the query. From your description this lump is most likely some kind of abscess. Abscess can appear due to infection of the soft tissues. You could have a sebaceous cyst in this area before it has started. Injury can also cause such issue. It is advisable for you to have it Chat Doctor. When the pus is evacuated, the pain should be gone and so is the radiation. Please consult general surgeon with it. Hope this will help. Regards. |
Hi lately I been eperiene joint pain like in my legs lower back and lower stomach also I can eat I don t have the desire to eat anything I don t even get hungry and it s causing me to lose weight and I m also coughing up these little tiny white balls come from my tonsils I don t know what going on I feel very weak also and everytimes I urinate it s dark urine and my thighs keep twitching for some reason I don t know | Its clearly lumbosacral spine involvement. The nerves emanating from this region of spinal cord, give a feeling of pain where ever they supply. Joint pains are because of arthritis. I do not know your age to comment better. No appetite, no desire to eat and tonsil related thing is ARC - upper respiratory catarrh. In Ayurveda this bunch of symptoms is covered under Vat Oaf vicar. If my patients had it, I would treat them with Decoction of Pancake powder, Tab Rumply and Liquid Dashmularishta (excellent formula in Ayurveda prepared by combining 10 kinds of roots mainly acting on lumbosacral region and GIT. Any Ayurveda doctor can guide you details. Four weeks will be enough for slow acting but pure herbal med. Gut cleaning is essential by oral Trifle capsules. This formula has helped many patients. No side effects. Hope you will also be benefited. |
I have family member with metas tic bowel cancer ... Origin ovarian stage 3c in 2011 .... Now gone to metas tic liver too.. Pain under control morphine tablets 30 mg twice day .. Much better now .. Fluid drain in and does it at home fluid almost stopped now .. Wondering if she stay going like this pain free up and about great really ... But will this last or very soon is it going change ... Month has passed like this ... Wondering | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Ovarian carcinoma when metastasize in liver, it becomes stage 4 disease. And stage 4 ovarian malignancy is inoperable. We can only provide palliative care in the form of painkillers. So if she is doing well with morphine than continue this. And no one predicts life expectancy. But usually in metastatic ovarian carcinoma, life expectancy is less than 6 months. |
My daughter is four year old and i could find her genetil area dirty and watery..?is it a matter of concern?she just recovered with dehydration where she had severe vomiting..?kind of gastroentrites problem..please help me as my doc had asked me to give her albendozole 10ml for two nights | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I don't understand why its dirty and watery? The only possibility if she has passed urine or loose watery stools. Giving albendazole is not a problem, and you can give it, but that still might not solve the problem. If I were your pediatrician, I would have got a urine and stool test done, just to be sure that there is no infection in urine or stool. If there is none, then just maintaining cleanliness is the only need. Make sure she Chat Doctor. Hope my answer is of some help for you. Happy to clear any further doubts. Take care. |
Hi, Im a 35 yr old female and I started working out 2-3 times a week 9 mths ago. When under intense cardio, I experience one-sided (either right or left) chest pain right over my breast area. Im not sure if thats the subclavian artery.The pain is so intense that, while the cardio class is going, I put pressure with my hands on the pain, to alleviate it.Why is this happening? Should I worry? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more but better to rule out exercise induced ischemia first. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about major heart related diseases. Sometimes, excessive cardio exercise can cause musculoskeletal chest pain. So avoid excessive cardio exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 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. |
My wife aged 40 , is diagnosed with Hepatitis E , Biluribin count 5.38, SGPT 1880 U/L, SGOT 1190 U/L, She had been initially adviced with Unihep & now with Uniliv (1x2x30days). Besides Uniliv, she is also adviced with Sorbiline. Is Unihep & Uniliv same. Should she continue with Uniliv? | Hi thanks for asking question... Hepatitis E will recover within few days... You have to take certain precautions like.... Less fatty diet.... Avoid trans fat food like butter, cheese, meat, junk food etc.... Refined food avoided... Avoid alcohol and smoking.... Fruits and green leafy veg good. Take one tsp licorice powder with honey daily.... Udihep is ursodeoxycholic acid that is useful in jaundice can be taken... Take care... Chat Doctor. |
Just had a sonogram with multiple hepatic cysts with largest measuring 10 by 12 by 13 centimeters, which could not exclude septations or debris and small cyst in kidney. CT might be of benefit. Is there more cause for alarm with cysts in 2 locations ? | First, as a general concept .... Worry is not going to solve your problems, so the answer is definitely no worries. Having said that, it seems likely from your description that you may be suffering from condition called as polycystic kidney disease which may progress gradually inspire of treatment, finally needing removal of the enlarged n infected kidneys in SOME cases(not all). Those patients will need renal replacement therapy of some form. |
Sir i am suffering from juadice for three months And days before i tested my liver function then ny total bilirubin was 0.8 and sgpt 45 u/l and my urin is in dark yellow Hv i juandice? If it is juandice even it passed three months why it dont come to normal? | Hi.it is best if you consult with a physician, preferably a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist, for thorough physical examination and diagnostic assessment of your condition, other than those liver function tests mentioned above. Your signs and symptoms seem to be persistent and there might be a pathologic cause somewhere in your biliary tree or periampullary area. Management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am a 42 year old women, 68 kilos, 5 foot 8. I have Lupus and always had low blood pressure (100 over 55) The past few weeks it has jumped to around 135 over 105. It has times spiked to 148 over 120. When it was its highest I had chest, shoulder and neck pain. I did go to hospital but the wait was 6 hours and decided to go home. Should I be overly concerned and is it safe to wait to see my Reumatoligist in a couple of weeks. I have been under a great deal of stress the past few months. Your advice would be great. Regards Rebecca | Good evening Rebecca. Well knowing your past history of lupus and sudden spiking of blood pressure, do consult a rheumatologist as soon as you can. I won't suggest you wait too long. With lupus, we do know that Disease flares are expected. With spiking blood pressure, it is mandatory to see that it is not affecting your kidneys. Renal involvement can present as a rise in blood pressure initially. Consult your rheumatologist urgently and meanwhile get your blood counts, urine routine checked. Hope the information was useful. |
My period has been very regular for the last year, and was very heavy until November when it was shorter and lighter than normal. It is now approx 20 days late. Home pregnancy test came back negative, and I have not started/changed/stopped a hormone based birth control. I regularly feel fatigued, no matter how much I sleep. I have been experiencing cramps and mood swings. Bowel movements have increased and are often looser, but then days of constipation. I struggle to concentrate either at work or reading/watching a movie etc. I tend to be a lot more thirsty than usual. I started exercising more frequently about eight weeks ago, gradually building up to running 3 miles a couple of times a week. I m 24 years old, 5 3, about 135lbs. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion there are various causes for delayed period other than pregnancy. They are hormonal abnormalities like thyroid abnormalities, polycystic ovarian disease(POD), overweight,obesity, stress, anemia etc. As per your history I would suggest you to rule out the above abnormalities by getting done the necessary investigations like thyroid profile, ultrasound and He. Thyroid profile rules out the thyroid problems, ultrasound for POD and He to rule out anemia. I would like you to see the doctor as you might need medicines for with Chat Doctor. Avoid stress if any and weight reduction is helpful in case of you are overweight or obesity. Nothing to worry. Cycles become regular once the cause is treated. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
Hello, I am a 44yo male. I am on Indopril 4 for hypertention. Lately when lying down and feeling relaxed, I get the feeling of a tingling heavy wave sensation across my chest area (lasting 2-5 seconds), when I move or take a breath the sensation subsides. I am a non smoker. Any ideas?.Thank you. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out heart related diseases in your case. There are two risk factors in your case that predispose heart diseases. 1. Hypertension 2. Age of 44 years. This age is considered as premenopausal age. During this age due to hormonal changes (low estrogen), women are vulnerable two heart diseases. So better to first get done ECG and 2d echo. If both of them are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My daughter doesn t appear to if banged her head, is happy alert feeding fine but has a massive palm size lump spreading from above er left ear to top of head She has been seen by the er and they said she is fine.. It feels full of fluid an I thought it would of gone by now of she had bumped if an we hadn t noticed, and there is no mark on her head | Hi! Thanks for writing to us and I must say that this is common, and you are right in this case! This does not need a skin stamp to certify it as a subcutaneous collection of blood or lymph or even pus! Child Chat Doctor. . Therefore, a fine needle aspiration or needle biopsy is urgent in this case to confirm the diagnosis and possibly can cure also!Therefore, a neurosurgeon or at least a surgical opinion is necessary in your daughters case. Also, write to us with feedback; regards, |
doctor i feel shame to meet the relatives and other people because my body is thin my age is 24 i like lonelyness is this a personality disorder? or any other mental disorder? treatment of this disorder | Hi;welcome to Chat Doctor If you are thin what is so bad that you cannot meet your relatives ;friends or any person. Although it is not a personality or a mental disorder you are now trying to make it a big problem. You are presently having inferiority complex due to your thin body which is making you behave in such a way. You should start thinking positive and if you are thin please consult a doctor and get investigated to find the cause of your thin body whether it is any illness like hyperthyroid;tuberculosis or any wasting disease. If there is any disease it can be easily treated and your body will improve. If there is no disease then the doctor will advise diet to gain weight. Do not feel ashamed and consult a doctor and get treated. Thanks |
Hello I have been getting a clear lump forming on the top of my mouth just behind my jaw line. It s non painful but anoying, I scratched it and it popped with bloody discharge . It was gone a few days then reapeared.. also there seems to be a harder lump in the same area about the size of a bean split in half but more deep under the tissue of my skin. | Hello and welcome, Lumps seen in the oral cavity can be of various types. They can be infective lesions related to tooth like periodontal abscess or gingival abscess Chat Doctor. Lumps are also formed due to being or malignant swellings of the jaws. Cysts of the jaws, related to tooth or bone may also lead to swelling. Parotitis or parotid gland swelling may also form lump behind the upper jaw line. Exact diagnosis can be made only after clinical examination and evaluation by taking radiographs. I would suggest you to get and OPG radiograph done which will help in diagnosis and accordingly treatment can be planned.consult an oral surgeon and get the examination done. I hope this helps, take care. |
hi, im a 13 year old boy. I was curious about circumcision. My penis is 3 inches when flaccid but has the foreskin covering it. I read about the benefits of it and was interested, I can pull back the foreskin but not all the way. i heard that you can contract diseases from not having an uncircumcised penis and need advice. | Hi, I understand your concerns. Clinical trials have shown that circumcision benefits are notable. It reduces HIV infection risk for about 50-60%. About 30 % risk of contacting HPV and herpes are reduced, notorious causes of penile carcinoma. The benefits of preventing urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases after vaginal sex are now documented. You should consult your local surgeon for better advice. 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 |
Hi dr. my name is surbhi. I am 25years old, am married. now a days m feeling very tens and feeling headace.when i have headace am feeling very angry, i cant control my self....for long time....after that i feel weakness also.please suggest me....thanks surbhi.. | Hello Sushi; thanks for the query. I would also like to know how is your mood most of the time, your energy levels (rate both out of 10); do you enjoy routine pleasurable activities, how is your sleep & appetite?? Too many times, headache, fatigue, difficult to control anger which are of recent onset (over a few days-months) are in fact manifestations of depression. Hence, you should consult a Psychiatrist or revert to me for detailed evaluation. Secondly there are many safe, rapidly effective medications available for treatment of depression which can take care of your symptoms (including headache, anger). Escitalopram (SSRI class); Dothan, amitriptyline (TCA class) are very effective for headache & anger control. Plus certain lifestyle changes like 30 minutes daily exercise, doing daily yoga-pranayam will also help. Good Luck |
i am 22 years old my hight is 5.4 and weight is 67 i had problem of short term memory loss i am 22 years old my hight is 5.4 and weight is 67 i had problem of short term memory loss . whatever i read that i forget after one sleep time is not fixed may be 8 to 9 hours i sleep can u help mi for good doctor in mumbai i am not rich, i am from very small family i need to take a tretment for that convenient cost which is convenience for mi my father is retired plz help mi | Hello Ram, At your age, you do not have to worry about memory problems. In fact, what you feel as memory problem is actually decreased concentration due to which you are not able to focus properly when you read. This can be because of many reasons like stress, lack of interest or distractions. Here are some things you can do |
Good morning doctor, my name is Martin, I am suffering from hernia.Yesterday I have scaned it , from the result | Hi Martin ! Most often the ultrasound result shows fatty liver, which is not to be worried about. However, one has to go for a liver function test, and abstain from alcoholic beverages, apart from avoiding fast fried food. You should go for regular exercises and a lot of roughage diet with enough liquids. Hernia is not related to fatty liver, and its treatment is surgical for which you will have to consult a surgeon. Good luck. |
my head over heats and my recall is shocking it feels like my mind and body cant rest cant focas on one thing, i dont make sence, and hypersensative to my saroundings. its like im out of spirit no energy heard burning eyes burning a bit ifeel heavy and it bothers me alot . its like imsick or im having a seaser or like something is bloked. like my bodys vibration,, musaull spasems feet tinging ,, when im like this i like to be on my own and quiet so my head doesnt tingle and presure on my head , some friends think i think to muck but my mind is total blanks , but when im doing things like typing or reading my body comes down, but i need silence, i cant focus on a lot of things at wonce like sounds people around me, i cant explane it ,, its like in paralysed or some thing , and when im like that i get upset because im like that ,, i still no and remember every thing, but nothing comes out right,,,, it feels like some thing is breaking down and it upsets me and thats when my sweat stinks alot ///// | Hello, The vast number of symptoms that you are experiencing are likely to be due to anxiety spectrum disorder. The lack of concentration, hyper-reactivity to environment, excessive sweating, feeling heavy are all symptoms of anxiety. You need to consult a psychiatrist who can evaluate you and start you on medications. Good medications are available for anxiety, and he should be able to help you significantly. Also get thyroid function tests because sometimes problems of thyroid can present like this. Good luck. |
I have a 13 year old daughter whom I started on birth control as a safety precaution, however she cannot remember to take the pill regularly which is how I got pregnant with her at 17. Is she to young to get the arm birth control implant or is there a better alternative for her? | Hello, Thanks for letting us know your health concern. I have gone through your query and would like to offer my opinion. If your daughter cannot be regular with her oral contraception, you can opt either a demo shot or an implant. She may not be the ideal candidate for the insertion of a IRENA IUD, which is preferred in those who have had one or more child Chat Doctor. Please get a proper clinical evaluation by a specialist before embarking on another mode of hormone contraception. Hope your query has been clarified. Take care. |
I fainted on NY eve and fell straight backwards onto my back. My lower back is very painful. Any suggestions for how to help control the pain. I can walk a bit and there is no pain going into any other parts of my body? I also seem to have a very bloated tummy and have become constipated. | Hi thank you for trusting ChatDoctorI read carefully your symptoms and understand your concerning my opinion you should be checked by a near doctor You don't have to be worried too much, but an evaluation is needed to exclude any traumatic damage to lumbar region which can be the cause of your symptoms Ultrasound and lumbar x-ray would be enough to rule out any risky problem Hope my answer will be helpful Please feel free to ask for further information or doubts Best wishes Chat Doctor. |
I have panic and anxiety disorder and my doctor just switched me from paxil 60 to lexapro 20. I also take Klonipin .5. I just had the worst anxiety attack that I.was shaking. I took .5 Klonipin and that didnt help so I took 2 mg Ativan that was prescribed a week ago for emergencies. How long before the lexapro helps with all this and how long b 4 the Ativan helps me stop shaking? | Hi you have either GAD with Panic disorder or OCD. I have not understood the logic of exchanging one SSRI with another, although theoretically this may work. I would change the category from SSRI to SARI (venlafaxine or duloxetine) or a tricyclic or clomipramine if someone does not respond to a trial of adequate dose of SSRI for adequate period. Generally, Asian should work immediately but this is highly habit-forming TAKE CARE Chat Doctor. |
Hi i have pain in my left calf that started this morning and persisted all day, exacerbated by ambulation and palpitation. It is almost unnoticeable when i am still. No overt changes to the calf muscles, there is slight discoloration (ie some blue dots) but that may just be my vericose veins. Please advise! | Hi, In my opinion I don't want you to usually worry varicose vein or deep vein thrombosis happens in lower limbs and rarely in upper limb. The blue dots are only bruises from your injury or contusion the palpitation feeling you have may subside within first 3 to 4 days. For now, I suggest icing it for the first 48 hours, massages with topical gels, painkillers like ibuprofen tab when needed and use an arm sling will be helpful. If pain persist ask your physician for Doppler ultrasound on your left upper limb venous system to exclude varicose veins and x-rays, MRI, if needed for proper management. Please consider positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
hi I have severe stomach pain which is radiating round my back was in hospital for the preceeding 24 hrs where they did blood tests which they said was fine also had an ultrasound for gall stones which proved nad was given 4 lots of different antibiotics aswell as pain relief no food was eaten during my stay in hospital was sick before they sent me home with more antibiotics an pain killers today I have tried to eat but as soon as I eat something the pain starts an nausea also I have noticed that my urine is very strong an that I have only been once today d | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor ... ! I would like to know if you consume alcohol or not. If yes, then I would suggest you to get yourself reviewed by your gastroenterologist, who may advise you for a CT scan, some blood tests like CBC, serum Amylase, serum lipase and LFT to rule out an inflammation of pancreas, which might not have been detected in the ultrasound. In the meantime, you may go for some proton pump inhibitor, and an antacid. |
Is self- insemination safe? My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and have read a fair amount (albeit online) about self insemination. We would use a sterilized, dry glass receptacle and a 10 ml plastic syringe . He is not able to consistently ejaculate during intercourse, hence the desire to try this method before pursuing a more clinical (and expensive) route. | Hi, Self insemination is a simple technique safe when practiced with certain precautions. It has a success rate of 10% over a period of 6 months. As you are using a glass receptacle and a disposable syringe, it is safe. Also, use sterile gloves during the procedure. Freshly ejaculated semen should be collected and when it Chat Doctor. It would be better if your husband can perform this, as this would be easier. You have to lie for some time, say 10 minutes, on your back after the procedure. You can contact your doctor for further clarifications and further treatment if you do not conceive in 6 months. Good luck. |
my child has had fever for the past 3 days with temp as high as 40.4...after giving ibuprofen it does go down to 37 and go up back to 39+.What worries me is he has been mostly sleeping the past 24 hours...only waking up for about 5-10 minutes and then sleeping again.He is 3 years old.He just take sips of water in between and ate very little. | Hi...the possibilities include - 1. Viral Illness2. Acute CNS infection or meningitis. I will tell you how a viral illness behaves - Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. But, excessive sleepiness cannot be ignored. I suggest you take him to the nearest emergency room. Regards - |
Hi, a few months ago, my 11 month old baby had bronchiolitis. I don t even remember him having a fever. It s been almost 3 months & he has never recovered from the cough. Sometimes it s a very dry cough & then turns phlemy. Lately it s been just phlemy. His nose doesn t run, but he sneezes alot. Help !!!!!! | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
Hello, I recently have been having panic attacks about 2 month ago. I have has an EKG, blood work, Echto Cardiogram, eveything checked out normally. I have not gotten over the anxiety attacks, however I still get twitching and spams in muscles where it seems my heart is. Is this normal? Just anxiety? please let me know @ YYYY@YYYY | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No this is not normal. In my opinion, you should get done serum calcium level because hypocalcemia can also cause similar kind of muscle twitches. If calcium level is low then you will need supplements. Proper management of stress and anxiety is also important. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, with counselling and |
Hi I had stomach cancer September last year removed about 3/4 of my stomach did not need Chemotherapy but I am loosing my hair I have had blood tests but all OK I am 49 years old and weight is about 67kg can you help my why is my hair falling out? thank you | Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorConsidering your history there are two main factors - your history of illness and surgery that has put stress on the body, and-your age Since you have mentioned that your blood tests are all fine, we can rule out other causes. You may apply a hair growth serum like Tress go for the scalp. Consult your doctor before taking hair supplement capsules with biotin and iron. Your hair growth will take a few months to get better and come back to its cycle, and for hair fall to stop, since your body has gone through a lot. It is important to get as much nutrition into your diet as possible. Get rest, avoid stress. Age also will naturally slow down growth, and if genetic, you will be more prone to it. Do consult a dermatologist as well, to assess your type of hair loss and to give you treatment based on the results and if it suits your medical condition. If medical methods do not work well for you, certain new surgical procedures can be considered such as PRP. etc., as will be advised by your consulting doctor after observation, at a later date.Don't worry, give it some time. |
Hello a few years ago i had a fall and suffered a c3/4 spinal cord compression c3/4 anterior cervical decompression. Well surgury attented to this but 2 years on i am now expriencing sharp dull pain that lances from my left side lower neck and travels down my left arm up to the elbow and in particular increases in my bicep muscle area, is the vertebrae decompressing again? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorThis may not be because of compression of vertebrae, but for sure it is the cervical problem there must be some pathology, for exact reason the spine hast to be tested with imaging study, but before that I would like to advise you that you should try cervical collar and have some vitamin supplements particularly vitamin B 12 along with some NSAID therapy and the \"Diclofenac\" is the Chat Doctor. |
name | To Dear Mr. Bikram Cheri. Welcome To Chat Doctor. Kindly Tell about Histopathological / biopsy report about mass located in left lung ; for which you're undergone with chemotherapy 6 cycles. After Seeing your Biopsy Report we Here on this platform will be in a Better Position to Advice u. If possible please send your laboratory, Radiological Reports (CT scan, PET scan) by mail on \"[email protected]\" after going thorough your Whole case report will be in a better position to help u. Get Well Soon |
My husband has been diagnosed with seizures and is being treated with medication by a neurologist. Yesterday he found out that the building has an extreme amount of black mold and they are moving the offices to a different location. Could this be the cause of the seizures and what questions should he be asking the Dr that is treating him. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Ulikely that the mold is a cause of seizures. The common causes are electrolyte imbalance, substance induced, sleep deprivation, or primary seizures. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, or need any further details about the same query you can use the below-mentioned link |
Hi,Im 32 Yrs age male suffering from OCD since 15 Yrs & on SSRI & SNRI & antidipressant drugs & now facing fertility.I have found normal SQA report during drugs stoped & found variation when taking drugs.I cannot stop taking drug as well as Im trying for baby.What should I do.whom should i contact i mean sexologist,urologist. | His understand your concern. Normally SSRI and SARI do not cause problem in fertility. You can have a baby while taking medicines. You do not have low sperm count and with this much you have a baby with medicines. So continue to take medicines and plan for baby. Identify fertile day acc. to your wife menstrual cycle and do regular sex in this day.If you require then consult psychiatrist who is also sexologist for better guidance. Best luck. Thank you. |
I am a 52 year old female. I had a cold and cough for a couple of weeks. I blew my nose really hard. I now have pain on my upper left side under my rib cage just below my left breast. It is sore to touch and hurts when I sneeze, cough, take a deep breath, hiccup, laugh or move suddenly. What could this be? | Hi and thank you for your question. I read carefully your question and I understand your concern. Since you had cold and cough for a couple of weeks, this has resulted in muscle strain especially in chest muscles. Every sneezing, coughing,blowing nose to hard affects chest muscles and give pain. You don't have to worry about this since it is normal after cold and violent cough and requires a bit of time for chest muscles to recuperate. I hope my opinion is a help to you. Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. |
Hello. About a month ago I discovered a lump on the top right side of my forehead right on my hairline. The hair has stopped growing in the spot and I have random pressure and pain from it. I went to the doctor and was prescribed antibiotics and was told it was an infected lymph node. Nothing happened and I believe its getting worse. Any idea? | Hi! Thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor! If someone with patchy hair loss and scalp lump comes to me, I divide the disease into two parts |
Hi there I have had a blood test which has shown high pro lactin. I had the test because my periods have been very light and irregular and my boyfriend and I have not been using protection for the last two years and I m still not pregnant. I m tired and very thirsty all the time and for about a week a month I feel dreadful with blocked sinuses and puffy eyes and a headache. I m having another blood test today to see if my levels are still high. What can this mean? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Increased prolactin levels can be seen in conditions like Polycystic ovary disease, Chronic renal failure, increased stress, Hypothyroidism and prolactin secreting pituitary tumors. It can cause infertility and irregular and decreased menstrual flow. In view of head aches and increased thirst I will recommend you to do a CAT scan brain to rule out pituitary adenoid. Also do a thyroid function test and renal function test. Hope this helped, Take care. |
Iam feeling my mind dead? I am yawing exessively. Iam not concentrating perfectly on my studies.day by day iam becoming lazy at studies..but Iam a very clever student in shool days... please solve my problem...how i can overcome this situation??????????? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your problem is definitely laziness. You have to overcome it by making your studies more and more interesting. At teenage, brain is always vibrant and creative. If you are unable to give your brain the proper task which is creative and vibrant, it becomes lazy. Over and above, you are lacking the vision and seriousness in the studies. If you do not have interest in your subject, it is quite natural that you feel bored and sleepy. Make your subject enjoyable. Read aloud, act, rehearse, use internet, use pictures, discuss, make songs from your subject topics. There are numerous techniques to make study interesting. Do not surrender to laziness. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Mum terminal cancer , thymus carcinoma and spread to both lungs and bones, namely rib, hip, she has only one lung working at present and her right shoulder has dropped with thinks skrinking inwards. recently had swollen feet, not crazy swollen but swollen enough, what does perhaps suggest? Any suggestions to assist this swelling? Does this suggest and possibles for end of life etc just trying to prepare. Sand | Hi, swollen feet may be due to kidney, heart problem. In malignancy diminished protein also responsible for this, you have to get a routine blood biochemistry report to have an idea. The cancer has almost spread to diffuse area of body, sorry to say, life expectancy is not good, it may be in months. But proper palliative care can relieve the symptoms and give a better quality of life. Consult a palliative care specialist. |
hi, i am bikas, from kolkata. I am suffering from heavy hair lose. its a genetical problem. my age is 28 yrs, now suggest me the solutions,I came to know that after hair transplantation, there is a sourse of shin cancer, due to sweating and pollution. do suggest and guide me the best. I an fron, KOLKATA, INDIA | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, cosmetic products etc. From your description, it seems you might be having Male pattern hair loss or An Chat Doctor. If I were your dermatologist/trichologist, I would like to take through history including family history, history of recent major trauma/illness/stress/medications etc., and recommend some basic investigations like CBC, blood sugar, Thyroid function test. I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3-6 months. Also, would put you on solution containing 10% minoxidil once a day and a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Q era etc.). Finasteride (Final) can be used in selected patients after thorough counselling and checking your liver function. Finasteride, inhibits metabolism of testosterone at hair root level. It sometime leads to embarrassing side effects like impotency, decrease in semen volume but which are totally reversible on stopping the |
My brother has kidney disease and take dialysis twice-weekly. In the past week he has fever running at a high temperature and extreme back pain and leg pains he cannot stand up or walk. he has been to the doctor the hospital they have done ultrasound on his kidneys nothing has shown, done x-rays on his back. He has extreme hiccups he has been hiccuping for four days nonstop. What could be the cause of ongoing hiccups. We are frightened. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As he has fever, so I think he should be having infection. Needs culture and sensitivity of urine and x-ray lumbar spine to know cause of backache. Hiccups can be due to increased urea level in blood. So blood urea should be measured. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi, My son had his first febrile seizure when he was 1yr 8 months+. It was almost 4 hrs after his food and the temperature was 103 F. At that time, only antipyretic drug had been used. However, after that we have been using frisium 5mg, half tablet once 12 hrs, whenever he has temperature higher than 100. He was fine till he crossed 3 yrs. Then had a febrile seizure once ( 30s) when fever crossing 103 F during a viral infection in October 2012 and once ( 20s) when fever crossing 104F during a tonsillitis in November 2012. Should I increase dosage of frisium? or should I add any medication? I am not considering regular or daily medication at this point. My son is 3 yrs and 3 months, weighing 13.2 Kgs. He doesn t have any other medical conditions. Please suggest appropriate solution for his febrile seizure condition. Thanks, nAni. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your son has had three episodes of typical febrile seizures. There is no need of using any daily anti-epileptic Chat Doctor. Febrile seizures are harmless, and they do not lead to epilepsy in the future. The only treatment required is aggressive lowering of body temperature as soon as he gets fever, and Frisian tablets during the period of fever. Febrile seizures stop on their own, once the child crosses the age of six. Best wishes, |
I currently had intecourse about a week ago & there s a possibility that i could be pregnant. My cycle usually comes on around the 10th of each month. This morning there was a brown discharge & im sort of cramping. Does this mean im not pregnant and my cycle is coming on ? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the symptoms of pregnancy like nausea, vomitings, increased urination, sore breasts start 2 weeks after missed period. The first sign is missed period. Any brown discharge or spotting before the expected period date might be due to period. Anyway if the period is missed consider testing by a urine pregnancy test after a week of missed period for accurate results.However, it is too early to feel any pregnancy symptoms, and mostly it might be period. Best regards.... |
Hi, i have regular cycle which is 24-28 days. Now, its day 38 but i still dont have my period. I went to the OB today and the urine test says its negative. She prescribed duphaston to be taken twice a day for 7 days. She says the reason that i still dont have my period yet is due to hormonal imbalance. I am still confused because ever since I got my period at the age of 12 and now im 32, i have a regular period. This is the first time that my period was delayed. My husband and I are trying to conceive for the a year already. please help clarify things for me. I am also scheduled to take an xray as required by my new job. My OB said its safe to get an xray as Im not pregnant. Should i wait for 1 more week and take a preg test before taking the xray? | helloThanks for your query. Once in a while, it happens that periods get delayed for no reason (mild hormonal imbalance).stress, anxiety, travelling and change of place, weight loss, thyroid hormone problems, polycystic ovaries etc. also can cause menstrual delay. Yes, I would ask you to wait for your periods in fact, before taking the x-ray, as sometimes, delayed conception might occur. Finish the course of phaeton, and if you do not have with Chat Doctor. All the best. |
I checked my blood 2years and 3 months back and for the first time find my CREATANIN is 3.9, Since then I started taking food as per necessity for kidney patients, and now after lapse of more than 2 years, it is still at 4.1, However I am afraid, my impure blood may be damaging my other body organs, although I do not see any serious symptoms yet. I am interested for on line transplant of my kidney with my wife s kidney. But I am afraid of rejections. Please let me know whether I should proceed with transplant. Whetehr your stems cell technique is successful in defeating rejections sir. What may be expense roughly. I am from DELHI. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon, i understand your anxiety. You've partly answered your question.You've CKD.(chronic kidney disease), and kidney transplantation is best. A kidney biopsy is done to find cause for it. The donor should have the same blood group and compatible cross-match. Rejection can occur anytime after surgery, for which you'll be on treatment. Cost of treatment varies in each hospital, but is free in govt.hospitals. Up to 70 years age, people can undergo a kidney transplant surgery. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
I had the left half of the thyroid removed in 2005 and now they have found toxic multinodular goiter with the largest nodule having internal vascularity noted in my right half of the thyroid. TSH leve was .02 before being placed on Methemazole 7.5 mg. In 2012 they also found multiple nodules in both lungs. I have a history of Supraventricular Tachycardia. What are the chances of having cancer? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should first get done biopsy of the thyroid nodule (largest). Recurrent thyroid nodules and multiple lung nodules indicate cancer mostly. So for tissue diagnosis biopsy and histopathological examination is must. Thyroid cancers especially papillary cancer is notorious in lung spread and causing hyperthyroidism. So your supra ventricular tachycardia can be due to this only. So first get done the diagnosis by biopsy than start treatment accordingly. |
Hello doctor i have had sores on the sides of my cheek by the sublingual glands for about a year . They first came when my wisdom teeth were rubbing in that spot and made a callus type bump. i am in pain almost every day and have taken enough of the pain. it now feels like my neck glands hurt as well. would you suggest i go into the doctors immediately if not could you give me a little info on what this could be my dentist quickly looked at it and just said \"maybe you are grinding your teeth \" and that was all they did for me . Please help. | Hi. Thanks for the query. It looks like you have traumatic ulcers due to rubbing of the wisdom teeth. Many a time the wisdom teeth are buccal erupted that is towards the cheek, and it causes biting of the cheek unintentionally causing painful ulcers. So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and if the wisdom teeth are causing ulcers then he can smoothen the cusps of the wisdom teeth and if they still cause cheek bite then extraction of the wisdom teeth can help in permanent resolution. If the problem is due to grinding of teeth then wearing mouth guards can help. Hope this helps. Regards. |
Hi, I m a 29 yr old female in good health, I am a smoker. I ve had a pea sized lump just under skin in right armpit for 3-4 wks. Skin color has not changed, not painful, is hard & doesn t seem to move. Also been sufferind debilitating headaches, any thoughts? | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would have referred you to a general surgeon for a physical examination followed possibly by a FNAC/excision biopsy of the lesion which is hard and not painful at the earliest possible time, and would also go for a mammogram and an X-ray chest considering your smoking history. 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. |
Hi,I am 28 years old.I had tested for sgpt & Sgot levels.Report showed SGPT 90 & SGOT 54 and Serum Bilerubin 0.7.Do i have serious liver problem????? I do gyming 4 days a week.I used take drinks (Only beer) previously but now i have stopped from past 2 months. Can i have whey protein supplement???? Please guide me | HelloIncreased SGPT indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. It may be related to past beer intake in your case.GOT is non-specific, and it increases in many conditions. It is good that you are not taking beer completely. You may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, viral markers, ultrasound of abdomen. I also suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
HI I am 24 yrs old....height 5 feet weight 44kg....i am not getting periods from past two month .....its aregular problem for me.....gone for lots of test with doctor consultation...they say not to worry.....this tym i had protected sex....done my pregnancy test its negative,,,,,still i dint get my period....tell me some home remedies to get periods immediately | There May be other reasons for missed periods apart from pregnancy, which include anemia, pod etc. if all these are ruled out then for inducing periods, consume a decoction prepared from the. Following ingredients for a period of 15 days continuously. Sesame seeds 4tsp, 1/2 tsp each of Chat Doctor. Reduced to 1 glass and 1/2 glass consumed twice daily in empty stomach with a pinch of asafoeitida added at the time of |
I fell down our wooden staircase inside the house last week. I hit my hind end on five steps on the way down. I put ice on it that evening, but now after the swelling has gone down the area really hurts to sit upon. I did not go to see a doctor, should I? It is bruised almost all the way across both buttocks. I did see stars about five minutes after it happened. Thank you. Pat Shepard | Hello, What I can infer from your complaints is that you have. Had a traumatic injury to your buttock and pelvic area? If you have been able to walk around comfortably after the fall then major fractures have been ruled out. However, I would advise you to get an x-ray of the pelvic area after consultation with your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have had my gall bladder removed seven years ago, since u still get pancreatitis attacks in the last year three to four times a month, now its constant pain , when they check my lypase levels they say they are fine, now Im developing gastritis bloody stool or black stool with occasional bloody vomiting is the pancreas issue causing the gastritis ? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your problem but let me tell you that your present symptoms are nothing to do with the pancreas the gastritis could be due to some bacterial infection or may be something else which need to be investigated If I would be your doctor then I would treat you on grass rooted level and would leave no chance for any infection and I think, right treatment will give very good result discuss this with your doctor have nice day. |
I had my last period 9 months ago, I thought i was pregnant but after many home preg test that all said negative i gave up, I then went to a doctor around 4 months ago , he gave me a pregnacy test as well, it said negative, i dont have any symptoms except lower back pain and peeing often which i had for years now. Since 4 months ago i went to 3 more doctors the last one a week and a half ago , explaining to them i no it sounds crazy but i think i could be almost 9 months pregnant, The doctor laid me down ( im over weight but not serverely) and pressed on my belly, and he said i could be pregnant but if i was there was no way i could be 9 months, I have a easy belly to feel around in is what he said and that he would be able to feel something, He as well gave me a preg test and it said negative, I asked for a ultrasound but he refused and said he thinkgs i have gallblader issues. DO you thik i still may be pregnant? what are the chaces of someone 25 yrs old, pretty healthy, 54 165 lbs be 9 months preg and not look or feel it? | Hallow Dear, I do empathize your problem. A pregnant uterus of 9 months would have completely filled the abdomen, and you would have felt the fetal movements 20 weeks onwards. Even your so many pregnancy tests are negative. So let us rule out the possibility of pregnancy; though I feel ultrasonography would have been a better tool to clinch the diagnosis. Ultrasonography would help us find out the status of your ovaries, whether they are Polycystic (PCs), whether you have any infection of the uterine lining like tuberculosis, and so many other conditions also. Considering your high BMI, the chances of Polycystic Ovarian Syn Chat Doctor. You may get your blood checked for FSH, LH, Prolactin, Estrogen and Progesterone. Also, please get your Thyroid function tests (T3, T4, TSH) performed on your blood. If needed further investigations may be suggested. I would advise you initially to take some Progesterone preparation like Tablets Devilry for 5 days. After discontinuing the pills, you should get your menses within 4-7 days (if amenorrhea is due to hormonal imbalance). I sincerely feel, ultrasonography may throw some light on your mysterious delay in menses. Please keep in touch (maybe by asking me a Direct question) after the suggested steps and investigations. |
crackling lungs I am a thirty yr old female who is 21 Weeks,pregnant. I am having done crackling in my lungs and i can here it When i breathe. I do not smoke, am not sick and have no sob. I was wondering if its something i should be worried about? | Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your problem in pregnancy there is increase in intro abdominal pressure and intro thoracic pressure due to growing fetus .some abdominal contents are pushed inside the thorax.no need to worry this is common with pregnancy if u experience it more and the symptoms increase then u can consult your gynaecologistthanks/ regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you and your child with good health |
i was out shopping and felt my legs get heavy and i started sweating and lost the color in my face . i went home and my blood pressure was 140 / 80 . i have rested , the sweats are gone and now my face and ears are red and warm , my legs still ache in the thighs | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Swollen legs in your case can be directly related to elevated blood pressure and right sided heart failure. I advise you to have a 2 dimensional echocardiography, ECG and lipid profile to assess the functioning of your heart. Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day. Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days. Chat Doctor. Reduce the intake of fatty and fried foods. Fruits like pomegranate, apple, |
sir i m 26years old.i get married before 6 months but my wife did not conceive yet. my semen analysis report is this, duration of abstinence is 4 days, volume 3.0ml, ph | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. Your semen analysis shows 40% rapid progression 40% and sperm count is absolutely normal. Other parameters also normal. Your side is OK. I would assist to consult gynecologist for your wife s report, ovulation profile, thyroid profile, histosalpingography HSG to rule out any pathology. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
I had once was a small rash in a shape of a horse shoe not its size has increased and the itching has also. i have tried all types of topical creams even fungal creams which have done nothing to either get rid of it or calm the itching. i really dont know what else to do. | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to |
Ok, So i am a 32 year old guy and just tonight I noticed a small lump on my chest on the left side. Its slightly sore...bit annoying...when i looked at it again a few hours later the kin had turned a bit...purplish over the area...something like a small bruise. Should I be concerned? | Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you. I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion, Dear You seem to suffer from-Early Boil with perifolliculitis. Watch for another 2 days time, By which time- if it points with a white head with red surrounding swelling, Chat Doctor. Purplish conversion suggests advances with tissue necrosis.Thus, you should be concerned about this lump, as it would otherwise complicate it in to big abscess. Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied by it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME. I would love to help you out.Awaiting any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. |
hiya just wondered if u could help me i have a largeish lump on my heel that ive had for a while and its never coursed me any pain or anything and now i am getting older etc i am alittle worried because its not gone if anything its got bigger and im worried theres something wrong with me? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like neurofibroma, dermatofibroma or fibromatosis or tumor arising from aponeurosis. You should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi, my son has the following results and symptoms and would like to know what you think | Hi, thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for your medical query. From the information that you have given me it turns out your child is severely allergic to dog dander and pollen. I inferred this from his history where he becomes symptomatic after exposure to these things SND also the fact that he has a high LAST score for them.LAST score is quite a reliable test, and we can confidently say these are the things he's allergic to. He also seems to have exercise induced asthma. Its reassuring that other grave diagnoses have been ruled out. The best treatment option is to acid exposure to dogs and pollen. Other than that you should start montelukast sachet 4\u00a0mg every day preferably at night. Montelukast will help stabilize his condition and his bouts of severe allergic reaction will be reduced. You should always keep short-acting beta agonists such as albuterol in the form of inhaler at hand. Your child has had episodes of bronchospasm which can be serious. Always contact your doctor if symptoms do not subside or are worse than usual. I will be happy to answer any more questions that you may have. |
I am 62 years female, with high blood pressure taking Avpro 300mg - 1 tablet, PMS-Atenlol 50mg 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in the evening and Teva-Amiloride HCZ 5/50mg - 1 tablet in the morning. My systolic is 109 and diastolic is 56. Should I be concerned. Teva-am was added last thursday. I have had a change in medication since May; either my potassium goes down or pressure keeps rising. | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Looking at those values I would say that they are a little lower than normal. It is not something to worry about, for some people those values are common.However, since in your case you are under medication with some blood pressure lowering Chat Doctor. So you should talk to your physician about the possibility of reducing your medication. I hope to have been of help. |
compression shorts make me very itchy ? should i shave down there? i keep it trimmed to 1/8th and it feels like it pricks threw my compression shorts, what should i do? will it just take time, im playing football and dont wana let everyone no im itchy down there. | Hi, The material of compression shorts can make anyone itchy. Shaving also leads to bristle like feeling and uneasiness. Theerefore shaving also will not help. You should let it grow and keep it at half-length or so and apply anti-pruritic medicines like Calamine lotion. If it does not go away then it could be a fungal infection, and you would need to apply ointment like Clotrimazole or Tinder. All the best, Take care, Chat Doctor. |
hi my 5 years old daughter has urine bactirea and was not treated right and now iv been giving her bactim for a month she was ok but 3 days ago i can smell the same smell i use to its so bad and it burns when she pass urine i did kiddney test its ok i need an answer bactrim | Hello, Your daughter should have a urine sample sent to the lab for a culture to see if any bacteria grow. If bacterial grow then the lab will also test the sample to see which antibiotic would be a good choice. A germ called E. coli is the most common, and it is treated with Bactrim. But the Bactrim is given for 7 days, or sometimes even 3 days, not usually 1 month. But there are other germs that can cause an infection and pain, and sometimes they will respond better to other antibiotics, so she needs the test. In the meantime, increase her water intake to see if that helps with the odor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, A guy fingered me last week and tried to have sex with me but didnt have a condom so I stopped him. He still rubbed his penis along me and may have entered his tip briefly. I am a virgin but on birth control but I missed taking it that day. He never came inside me and I think he went to the bathroom after and relieved himself. I am kind of freaking out over this and Im supposed to get my period in 2 weeks. Do I have a risk of being pregnant? | Hi, If you have missed single dose of birth control pills, you can take two pills today & finish remaining pack. If you have not at all taken any pill this cycle, you need emergency pills. (You said your period is due in 2 weeks & if you have not taken any pill this cycle, today might be your ovulation day). If the guy had entered penis without condom, sperm rich pre-ejaculate might have entered vagina & there is possibility of pregnancy. Hope this helps you. Regards. |
i fell off a tube while boating and i have a hugh bruise on my right hip and buttocks area, it hurt at first where i could deal with the pain but 3 days later it started to really hurt on the inside and sends a shooting pain to the front but when i touch the bruise its numb | Hello, As the history indicates that you had a fall and that too over the hip I suspect it to be nerve entrapment in the lumbar spine. Taking up an MRI should be good. As numbness and tingling pain is indicative of nerve entrapment. Once you take an MRI please provide the reports. For then, doing exercises for the core, spine stability and lower limb strengthening should give you results. In my clinical experience of 12 years, most cases of fall reported are suspected to have disc injury. They respond well to exercise program. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I hit my head pretty hard on the sharp corner of a book case full force last sunday. When I fell, I was anticipating hitting the bed, and did not immediately try to catch myself, unfortunately, my head hit hard directly on the sharp corner of the bookcase, probably one of the hardest I have had. I did not black out, but my ear became numb, and my head/shoulders hurt terribly. Then, throughout the week, I have been so tired, sleeping a lot more than I ever normally would, along with a dull head headache. On Friday, when I walked out into the cold, the spot on my head immediately began to throb. I instinctively reach to touch it, and it was very tender to the touch. It eventually subsided, but I have remained since then for the last two day with a dull head ache, achey shouders/neck, and my ear on that side seems to hurt, almost like when you are beginning to get an ear infection. Its hard to tell if I am just getting sick, or should I go to the doctor because of the injury to the head? | Good evening sir, The symptoms you have explained may be due to lots of reasons, but, your primary concern should be to get yourself evaluated by a neurologist, to rule out any kind of brain injury, which might be a minimal shock to the brain to a severe extra rural hematoma, such signs often are accompanied along with head injury, so please take good care of yourself and consult a neurologist as soon as possible. |
I have just been inormed that I have excessive enzymes in my liver, this was established through a fasting blood test, the doctor also mentioned something about Gout but was very vague. He has recommended I come in 5 months for a further blood test, is this a wise move or should I be investigating this further now? | Hi, I understand you concerns and will explain at you my opinion. If I was your caring doctor, I would have done an ultrasound of your abdomen to check if there is any problem with your gallbladder (stone for example), your liver and pancreas and your biliary ducts. For liver enzymes to get back at normal range, usually we need 30 to 60 days, or sometimes even 90 days. I suggest you do an ultrasound of your liver just to make sure that everything is fine.Meanwhile, here are some advice to help your liver recover faster and to help to get back at normal the liver enzymes |
my name is debbie. i am 58 years old. i am 160cm tall and 64 kilogram weight. i have a cough cold for more than three months. Today, i have a blood test, the only problem is my GPT IS 60-five month ago is 33. I want to know if this cough cold affect liver function test.Thank you a lot! | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... Usually cough and cold doesn't affect liver function test ... If needed LFT evaluated through USG and liver enzymes' estimation to rule out gall stone or fatty liver like condition . If needed than bag estimation like investigation done to rule out viral carrier . Here as cough more than three months as you have mentioned, investigated with digital chest x-ray and sputum examination for cytology .... This might be bronchitis like condition ... You might have given antibiotic ... You might need decongestant like Ben Chat Doctor. . Steam inhalation done daily .... |
Hi! I am Rajesh Ajmera, staying in Mumbai, aged 58 years, I am a CKD patient since more than 10 years. My Creatinine levels today is 5.88, BUN is 39, Blood Urea is 86. Before 10 years my Creatinine level was 2.2 to 2.5. All my other parameters are within range since the last 10 years. My Hg level today is 13.5 which was 15.2 before 6 months. Kindly suggest whether Dialysis/Transplant is required in the near future? Can it be delayed or completely eliminated? Kindly suggest ways & means , if possible. | Hello sir, As you have already told your biochemical picture looks like CKD. If you don't have problem with eating food with no nausea, no severe swelling of the body, no weakness, then you can postpone hemodialysis for now. You may require renal replacement therapy (RRT)In the future ...but when it is difficult to predict. You have three modes of RRT at present hemodialysis, peritoneal Dialysis and kidney transplantation. You can choose either of them based on your feasibility . Renal transplantation is the best form of RRT provided you have a donor. I would suggest you to get an AV fistula operation done at the earliest so that you can avoid Dialysis catheter insertion once Dialysis is initiated. For now, you need to keep few things under control such as Restrict fluid intake to 1 liter per day, restrict salt, non veg food, avoid food rich in potassium i.e. fruits, juices coconut water, keep your BP under control, keep your sugars under control, avoid painkillers. Please get monthly creatinine, electrolytes tested and review with your physician . Hope I was of help. Please get back to me for further queries |
Hello, I recently had a MRI on my lumbar spine. My question is what does it mean when it says, Minimal Desiccation of the lower lumbar discs with a small annular rent posteriorly at L5-S1. Mild facet joint arthropathy at L4-L5? . Is the reason my back hurts all the way down my leg? Also is the cause of the weakness in my leg? | HelloFindings suggests mild degenerative changes in lumbar spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings. There is minimal desiccation of the lower lumbar discs(means very less loss of water from intervertebral disc in lower lumbar vertebra). There is also a small annular rent at L5-S1 level(posteriorly). At L4-L5 level, there is mild facet arthropathy(bony joint in between two vertebra). Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy, analgesics and muscle relaxants. Surgery is advised in non responding cases. Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of para spinal muscles, and it prevents further changes. Most likely you will need physiotherapy only. Other causes of weakness in leg like myopathy etc. should also be excluded. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hi my 17 year old son has had high fever for the past ten days accompanied with a dry cough and weight loss. Antibiotics which he has taken for the past eight days has had no effect. at the onset they found traces of blood in his urine but that has disappeared. Probably due to the antibiotics | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for asking your question. I can appreciate your concern about your son. I would like to know some more details from your side that has he undergone any kind of blood or urine examination, is he having any kind of urinary problem, is he having abdominal pain or so, would also like to know the nature of fever in terms of high or low grade, frequency, etc. If you can come up with all those details, then I can guide you in the right direction. But nevertheless, I would like to advise you to do blood CBC, PS for MP, urine routine and micro examination and sputum examination. And above all, you need to do blood culture examination and find out the bacilli and find out the sensitivity of Chat Doctor. Because from all your details, I guess that your son might have infection, which is resistant to the antibiotics that he had taken. So all in all, you need to be more cautious and do all the tests that I have suggested and go for the antibiotics, which is sensitive to that bacilli. Hope this much guidance from my side will be very useful to treat your son in right direction and I wish that he will get well soon. |
Yes, I had a kidney transplant last year and things went well. I had one sexual experience in 7 years without a condom and found out I had herpes (through tests) prior to getting the transplant. Now my kidney has been hurting after I dealt with the outbreak about a month ago. Now I am having just pain where my transplant was. I thought it was the exercise program that I started (mostly yoga). Is the kidney reacting to the herpes? My gyn said that I didnt need to tell the nephrologist because it was already in my system. I had blood tests yesterday but dont have the results back yet. I am so scared Ill lose the kidney I cant sleep! | Hi, Thanks for your question. I think the best course of action for you is to report this issue of kidney pain to the Nephrologist who conducted the transplant or who is attending your follow-up visits. After transplant, you must not decide on your own about the nature or cause of your symptoms, and an expert opinion is mandatory. This pain may represent a sign of graft rejection & need urgent attention. Wish you good health. |
My almost 3yr old daughter has been in and out ER in the last 9 days 3 times with abdominal pain coming and going. She has also vomited up food from days earlier and has not been eating much at all. She has not had a fever throughout this. The doctors have done x-rays, labs and urine spec and culture and everthing came back normal. I was in the ER at 2 | Hi, thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Sorry to learn that you had to go to ER thrice. Your child may be having a case of subacute intestinal obstruction for which he is having vomiting and mucus type stools. Kindly consult a pediatric specialist for the same so that they can rule out any obstruction. Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care. |
severe back pain, hip pain, muscle spasms that take you down to your knees for three months. mri shows 2 herniated discs, previous back surgery for same problem. current dr waiting 6 weeks for steroid injections. pain is getting worse, what can be done to get through the next 6 weeks | If you can pinpoint pain in your hip then it is an independent hip problem not related to your disc if pain is spreading in a wide area then it is due to disc lesion in L1/2if u have hip problem try stretching your hip flexors and strengthening your extensors for your disc problem try a simple test by leaning forwards while standing on your heels with toes UPI pain increase I suggest rest in knee and hip flexion 90 degree if condition improves then u should start physical therapy right away good luck |
Hi, aye have been having joint pains and smelling urine for over two years, aye was told from my doctor that aye have fibromyalgi. Also have had 15 courses of antibiotics for uti and kidney infection but just keep coming back so was put on low doses off antibiotics every day but still was getting back pain and infection. Now getting swollen joint in my thumb can you please help | Dear-thanks for using our system, I read your question with care and will try to help you with my advice. First, you need a complete evaluation of your urinary track, including a renal ultrasound, urinalysis and urine culture to find out if you have a resistant bacteria, kidney stone or cyst that makes you more prone to infection. Joint pains could be fibromyalgia, and you should see a rheumatologist for further treatment. The back pain is most likely from recurrent urinary infection but other possibilities as herniated disc or spinal stenosis should be considered. The swollen joint could be an isolated finding vs an acute tendinitis. I hope that my advice has been helpful. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I have been facing sneezing due to dust infection daily since 3 to 4 months. I m a working woman and had to travel twice daily from home to office. Please suggest me how can I get rid of this problem. I have been taking levocetrizine as prescribed by a doctor friend . Also cover nose n mouth while traveling. Plz help. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
My husband is suffering from extreme mental confusion. He has had an MIR and well as many blood tests. All tests have proven to be negative. He is refusing to leave his bed and just doesnt want to talk or eat. He is very confused and cant seem to voice his concerns or thoughts. What can I do besides committing him, which is not an option? | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. You have not mentioned the age of your husband. He must be suffering from life anxiety. MRI and other blood tests were normal, and therefore he is supposed to be alright physically. I should ask you so many questions. When this started? What were the basic reasons for this? Is he suffering from any other lifestyle disease? Is he satisfied with his family and professional life? Any unnatural death in your family or nearby? Etc. Usually, when a person who sees actual life, he gets confused about his role and should normally become anxious. Fear and anxiety are after products. Fear keep him in one place without moving and anxiety keeps him thinking. Normally such patients need expert intervention. With the help of an expert Psychologist / psychotherapist your husband should become alright. Consult such a specialist. Or book a telephone appointment through Chat Doctor for me and talk to me. I shall help your husband in every way I can. Hope I am able to partially clarify your doubt. Good luck. |
I have what feels like a lump towards the back of my mouth. It s almost right where the tongue meets the gum line. I ve had this feeling before, years ago. It feels irritated whenever I swallow or eat something, but it isn t very painful, just annoying. I can t see it in the mirror. I can only feel it when I stick my finger back there. It feels like a small lump. What could it be and is it serious? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, I would like to inform you that a lump which has suddenly appeared needs to be checked thoroughly by the dentist, it may increase in increase over time, I therefore advise you to see a dentist. Do not worry, the lump may be normally present, just to make sure nothing is wrong kindly visit your dentist. The lump may be due to an infection and subside as the infection resolves, Dentist may prescribe medication if required, i hope I answered your query, i wish you good health, take care. |
Doctor i m 5 months pregnent, its my 1st issue. I hv been asked for LFT test and report says | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns. Stone in the gallbladder doesn't require any surgical line of management until and unless it is causing severe pain. If you are having pain on the right side of you abdomen, you are expected to undergo cholecystectomy. As you are in your second trimester, it is safe to undergo surgery. If you are a symptomatic, you can undergo surgery after the delivery. Hope this helps you Thank you |
In the past couple of months I have increased fatigue, my ankles have started to swell and I feel bloated. I have gained some weight, but I have not changed my eating habits. I take medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and restless leg syndrome. I started taking Prestique for anxiety, even though I know it is primarily an antidepressant. The fatigue, swelling and bloated feelings have me really concerned. | Hello, The given symptoms (Fatigue, bloating, and pain conditions) could be due to fibromyalgia. Hypertension is a different from that, and it needs to be managed separately it does not cause the fatigue, bloating or other symptoms, but severe hypertension may cause the headache. Anxiety may create some effects on all the symptoms, first thing you need to do is to come out of the stress and anxiety. If I was doctored of this case, then I would try to treat this case with Amitriptyline Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My heart rate is suddenly speeding up, making the veins in my left hand and arm visibly pulse. After a short period of time, the pulsing will slow back down to a normal heart beat, before starting up again later. It has become painful to fully extend my left arm, and my left hand/arm has gone tingly, with a decreased sense of proprioception in it. What should I do? | Age, diabetic, any neck pain, or trauma to neck. Its look like neurological problems, probably nerve must be compressed somewhere. So its need to be evaluated. First get chest and cervical spine x-ray done. If it suggests some we may ct or MRI. Till than you can nerve vitamin like erosion forte once a day and ask your local doctor for pregabalin. Also get yourself examined from local doctor for obvious finding. |
Just 2 days ago I found a lump under my 1 about to be 2 year old and it got me really worried. I was wondering if i should be concern and get it lloked at?...she has a couple small lumps on her head also (the side of her head). | Hello, Thanks for the query, Probably you are suffering from lipoma. Your description matches with it. It is a benign collection of fat.Don't worry it is not a serious thing. The only possible treatment is surgical removal, Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.http |
Hi Doctor my name is vani,my brothers daughter Name s.yuvarani age 18 yrs she is mentally disturbed and always saying that she want to die and she feels like that someone are saying to her that why are you living die soon.so we want to know what is inside is mind by hipnotism it is possible to find out | Hi Van, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I have read your query carefully and I would like to advice you strongly to take your niece to a psychiatrist as soon as possible. What I can understand from the information given by you that your niece is having symptoms strongly suggestive of Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms. A further detailed assessment is needed to clarify. But immediate intervention by a psychiatrist is must. Also regarding hypnotism, it is helpful in some other conditions and that too not helpful in every individual. In this case there is no role for it. Hope I have answered your query, let me know if you need any further information. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I have pain in chest that radiates to my breasts and nipples. I have narrow arteries to the heart st doctor has me on Ranexa which does help my breathing . My nipples have been leaking if insqueze them, a white substance. They also are inverted sometimes. Doctors seem not to worry. Have had uterine cancer, stage 1. Also .3 benign cysts removed over the years on the right breast. Pain in chest could be an angina. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, we should first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain because you are having small arteries. So better to get done 1. Ecg2. 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about angina or other cardiac diseases. You are also having nipple discharge. So get done mammography to rule out breastfeeding cyst or abscess as both can cause chest pain. So consult your doctor and discuss all these. |
I have a small bruise on the right lower side of my abdomen. There is a small hard lump (like the size of a pea) under the skin there that is tender to touch. I have had no injury to the area as far as I know. Funny thing is, same thing happened about a month ago, but on the left side. Any ideas? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor. Like tumor arise from aponeurosis or facial sheath. Or may have tumor of dermal origin or from connective tissue. You should go for excision biopsy. Then go for histopathological examination and take further treatment if required. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
hi.am 24yrs old girl.I am married for 3 years now. I have been suffering with severe back problem since 2009.Its been gradually increasing day-by-day. I have consulted many doctors, but no one has told me what exactly is the problem.And am also suffering with severe neck pain. these are some of my test results | Hello I have studied your case As per your symptoms there is possibility of macro ileitis which is common after pregnancy. I will advise checking your B 12 and Liver function test, CBC, ESR,CRP via blood. As you are losing your weight there is possibility of malignancy. Till time continue your medication. Postural yogic exercises may help you can contact directly on my profile for further assistance.http |
unbearable stomach pains Hi, my name is Monika Kiss, I am a 14 year old girl who is 5ft 3inches tall. I weigh around 136 pounds. Lately I have been having weird things go on that have never happened before. I have this stomach pain that feels like there is a vacum sucking my stomach into my rib cage, it feels like im about to throw up, and I get really hot even though im at a healthy body temperature. my heart also starts beating very fast at random moments, again this just started happening recently(around 2 weeks ago). I feel like I weigh 36pounds when this happenes and it usually happens before I go to bed. whats wrong!!?? I am a fery active person I play soccer and love to ski and swim. I eat healthy but like to include a little junk food (( | Hi thanks for asking question in Chat Doctor. Noted you are complaining vacuum sucking pain in stomach... First ulcerative condition or dyspepsia or inflammation of stomach can lead such pain. It might also be by viral flu of stomach or chronic constipation... Take following precautions.1. Take omeprazole for 2 week.2. Chat Doctor. .3.fruits taken more.4. Avoid gas forming food like cauliflower5.chew food properly6. Avoid heavy fatty and junk food meals7. Avoid alcohol and smoke8. Avoid stress.9.take ciprofloxacin for 5 days. If still pain there USG abdomen done or endoscopy to investigate further... If no gastric cause them pain might be referred from nearby rib cage Costco |
Had a back injury at work, 3 1/2 wks ago. Just had MRI Friday, results showed midline herniation L3-L4 causing mild canal narrowing, Larger midline herniation @ L4-L5 moderate canal narrowing. L5-S1 a rt lateral herniation superimposed on pseudo bulging does displace the S1 root in the spinal canal on the right. My right leg has been giving out on me and I have actually fallen a few times. Todays fall really took out mu left knee. Having difficulty w/ workmans comp. wont approve tx dr has recommended. Is this delay going to cause permanent damage? I feel the leg giving out has gotten worse. I am 22. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The outcome and prognosis would depend on the severity of nerve compression at the back (lumbar region) and how early the treatment is started. In any case, you should be on bed rest, until a neurosurgeon/neurologist has evaluated you, as weight-bearing and bending can worsen the situation. If the compression on the nerve is severe, you may require surgery. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I HAVE HAD SOME VERY STRANGE SYMPTOMS FROM DIZZYNESS TO A SEIZURE AND NUMBNESS IN MY LEGS KIDNEY FUNCTIONS ARE FINE OTHER LABS HAVE BEEN FINE CT WAS NORMAL. MRI SAYS THERE ARE ILL-DEFINED REGIONS OF INCREASED T2/FLAIR SIGNAL IN THE SUBCORTICAL AND DEEP WHITE MATTER OF BOTH FRONTAL LOBES ANTERIORLY. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM MY PHYSICIAN AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT WHAT THIS MAY MEAN. ANY SUGGESTIONS? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that these MRI brain findings do not represent any serious neurological disease. These are common in people with migraine. They can also occur in ischemia-lack of blood flow to brain, due to risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugars or cholesterol. There are good medicines for treating your problem, so, please discuss with your doctor. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Well I got a series of rabie shots yesterday because a wild cat had bit me after it had eaten a wild rabit and the walk in clinic wont let me talk to the doctor who prescibed me the shots and I ve been having cold sweats out of no wear and I dont know what to do | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by a cat, which can transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. For your condition I would suggest to follow1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to wash out the rabies virus if it is present in and around the wound.2. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3. Passive immunization with rabies immunoglobulin in and around the wound.4. Inj TT, if you have not received in last five years.5. Oral Tab Augmenting, 625 mg, twice daily for five days. The aforementioned treatment will help to protect you against getting rabies. Thank you. |
Im due to fly to jersey channel islands in two weeks and I had my gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery just over two weeks ago. So by the date Im due to fly it will have been 4weeks and two days, do you think I will be ok to fly, its an hours flight. Thank you | Hello and thank you for asking Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns and I will answer at your question. I wish you all the bests and good health since you are recovering from the surgery. Now according to your question, it is safe to flight 4 weeks after the keyhole surgery. Your body is healed and no problems at all for you. Usually us doctors, give the green light to flight after 1 or 2 days from keyhole surgery. Since you will fly 4 weeks after your surgery, i wish you a nice trip. If you have any other question, feel free to contact me. Chat Doctor. |
Hi i have acidity and gastric issue some times my blood pressure is high 150/100 and some times my blood pressure is low 100/60. also please tell me sometime my heart beat fast only for some seconds and 1 minute then it will normal. please advise is this cause by stomach issues | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, acidity and gastritis can not cause hypotension directly. In my opinion, you are mostly having stress and anxiety related symptoms. Stress and anxiety can cause HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which causes gastritis and acidity. And this stress and anxiety also causes high pulse rate, hypertension. But this is not permanent, similar to your case. When you are stressed, you will have gastritis, acidity, high pulse rate and hypertension, all together. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I fell riding my bike today and knock myself out. I was out maybe 2 minutes. When I came to, I heard the fire truck sirens, but then seemed to black out again, the next thing I remembered was the attendants around me. I am now home, not showing any signs of a concussion, eyes are dialating the same, no nausea. My neck is aching and there is other soreness. Do you think I should go to emergency. | Hi, Possibility of musculoskeletal pain in neck due to accident is more likely. No need for urgent emergency consultation. Do following things first |
My four year old son is sick at least once a month. Jan -11 just started coughing and has green snot. December - Flu November- Ear infection October - Cold, ear infection, ect. I fell awful that he is sick all of the time. I want to know what I should or could do to help him stay healthy | Hello, Upper respiratory tract infections could be due to tonsils or repeated allergic infections. Uncured infections of throat can lead to repeated ear infections. Start Augmenting now, I do not know the wait but start in pads dose for 5 day with syrup Rigid 1 teaspoonful (SF) twice a day for 5 days and give Broken in pain and fever and also, avoid cold and sour. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, m having wisdom tooth pain, as it s not erupting fully and my dentist says it will never. Ideally it needs to be extracted, but as I am 30 weeks pregnant, I cannot afford to do that. So, he suggested me with novamox 500 3 tablets a day for 3 days to reduce the pain. But even after 3 days the pain remains the same. What m I supposed to do now? | Hall madam welcome to Chat Doctor yes you cannot go for extraction during pregnancy. Only antibiotics will not be helpful it should be combined with an analgesic for relief. Warm salt water gargles 3-4 times a day will be helpful.a slight sublingual scaling below the periodontal flap/gum covering with atraumatic procedure could be very helpful in removing the debris. Take a consent from your GAEC before this procedure take care. |
My 55 year old mom had a burst appendix surgery 7 days back . Doc says she is doing fine. She is still in hospital . Has green stools . She has started drinking fluids little , but they keep coming out of her feeding tube through her nose. the feeding tube is for drainage . she drinks fluids via mouth only . is this normal ( to have green stools & food not staying in the stomach ). | Hi dear since your mom has undergone surgery for burst appendix, her bowel movements at this point may be irregular. And it's quite natural. Hence your doctor has put feeding tube(Rules tube-both for feeding and for Chat Doctor. Since she s not taking adequate food oral her stool will be green because it contains lots of BILE. Once she restores her bowel movements she will be fine. I hope this answer helps you. Take care of your mom |
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