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Hi | Hello.are you taking treatment for ear infection?are you taking any medication apart for BP lowering tablets?yes inner middle inner ear infections can cause loss of balance syncope like attacks.but flutter in chest is less likely...as you are elderly it is better to get a clinical evaluation done by a doctor ADN an EKG if required.this is just to rule out the high risk cause hope my answer helps you if you have any more queries I would be happy to answer. |
I ve been having lower back pain along with lower abdominal pain. Worsens when I sit or lay down. I m active, workout 5 days a week- never had pain like this. About a 5 on 1-10, and it s my whole trunk. Not sure if this is just normal with age and exercise or because of stress... | Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. The pain might be mostly due to some economical (improper working condition or working posture) issue at work. Take analgesic tablets and gels to reduce the pain. Advice is as follows |
I was a girl friend with whom relation broke up in the inception of 2011 which gave me intolerable pain and later in May 2012 suddenly my father died so i can not bear this mental stress so i need a suggestion to forget those painful events. on the other hand i am so emotional although i am 26 years old despite i have full of emotion so i would like to reduce emotion that could be helpful for any other pains. Again i am going to make a relation with a girl but thinking if she betrays then i will face mental stress because of my emotion so plz help me by giving valuable information. thanks | Hall Thanks for your query. You have broken your relation with your girlfriend and lost your father. These things have hurt you much and have landed you in depression. Please do not neglect your illness just thinking it to be an emotional factor. Pl consult some psychiatrist and start the medicines. If neglected it may turn up in to schizophrenia. Pl remember these things are natural in human life, and you have to accept the realities and face them boldly. |
this is john, I am from ohio. can I ask you a question when I have sex with my wife when I cum Inside her I do see all my sprem come out why is that, but I am 9 incher long with my penis. what is a health color for sprem.? I am sorry about a stupid question... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I do not get the first part of question. You mean come out of her vagina? That is nothing to worry and that is the way it is. As it is a liquid, it follows the gravity path. That is all. The healthy color of your sperm should be off-white with around 40 % viscosity. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Dear sir. I m in 35 weeks of pregnancy. I m taking Ecospirin, Evion forte, Solfe and Calcimax tablets as advised by doctor. May i know the purpose of these tablets. My weight is increasing rapidly. Due to any of the above tablets, the weight will be increased? | Hi, They are used during pregnancy to prevent some complications. Conspiring is commonly prescribed to prevent still birth and preeclampsia. Evian forte also helps in preventing preeclampsia and intrauterine growth retardation. Sole tablet has a combination of iron, folic acid and vitamin B-12 and commonly prescribed to prevent pregnancy associated anemia. Climax tablet has a combination of vitamin-D, zinc sulfate, magnesium HY Chat Doctor. It is useful in preventing their deficiencies during pregnancy. These medications are not associated with weight gain. I advise you to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to rule out the possible causes of rapid weight gain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
hello doctor ,my mom is 35 years old.she was suffering from umblical cord hernia ,she got operated on 14 may.what are the precautions she must take.what is the diet she must eat.what is the duration of time in which it gets healed.i also wanted to tell u that our consultant doctor has kept a mesh to repair that hernia so does it have any side afffect | Hi Sana, It is not Umbilical Cord but Umbilical Hernia. It is an outward bulging of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organs through the area around the belly button. Maybe she has had an Abdominal Surgery and cough earlier and Surgery is the only treatment. Since Mesh repair is done, kindly do not worry as it is the safest procedure and it won't have any side effects whatsoever since mesh is under the muscle layer and not on top, it is not detectable or felt by patients, The mesh is held in place without tension. The recovery will take a week. If she has cough, it has to be treated. She has to get adequate rest and go for regular follow up. Let her go for regular Brisk walks for 30 to 40 minutes daily after a week of surgery. She needs to avoid lifting heavy weights and straining while passing stools. If she happens to develop fever, pain, discharge from wound, take her to her surgeon immediately. Is she is not diabetic or hypertensive, she needs to take healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables and fruit juices and plenty of water. See to it, she takes her medications regularly. I wish her Good Health, Take Care. |
Hello doctor, Previously when my 2 year old son gets fits during fever at 104 F doctor treated with parasitamole alongwith fricium .now he is 4 years and getting fever of 104 F but not gets fits .should i give him fricium with parasitamole ? Should it safe to give previously ? | Hello, Welcome to the ChatDoctorBrief... You do not need to give him Frisian (cloacae)Detailed answer... Since febrile fits are common in child Chat Doctor. Incidence of recurrent febrile fits is 20 to 30 percent, and if he does not get fits after that episode, then that means neither he is having epilepsy nor febrile fits. For fever, you may give him paracetamol, and if fever persist, get checked by a pediatrician, he may need antibiotic course. |
hello sir,i am animesh r ,i am suffering from asthma since long ,i have been under treatment of few doctors in patna,bihar itself, i want complete cure from the desease ,because i m in pain due to rigorous coughing and breathlessness.please help me sir.................. | Dear Animesh, Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages. Management consists of |
My wife has had upper right abdominal pain for the last few months. She had pneumonia last year and there is still some crackling when shes breathing. Her blood count is very low (11) and course of tablets have not improved her condition. Nobody can tell us what the problems are. She has had numerous blood tests, Chest X-rays and today had an ultrasound. All clear. Doctor does believe liver is inflamed. Pain is always there but severity of pain fluctuates. She has had some nausea, vomiting and generally a feeling of not being right | Hi ! The feeling of being not ok signifies that some infection is still persisting in your wives body, possibly the lungs. As such the description of your history suggests that the chest infection has not resolved completely. The cause of such a long-lasting infection could be a chronic infection like tuberculosis which may also lower the hemoglobin in the blood. Many times' tuberculosis is not diagnosed even after all investigations. The abdominal symptoms could also be due the same infection leading a sub acute intestinal obstruction which gets relieved of its own (extra pulmonary involvement). So I would suggest you to see a medical specialist at the earliest and get your wife re-investigated for her problem. Good luck. |
My very active 7 year old (is in gymnastics 9 hours a week) has been complaining for weeks that she has a stomach ache. I have taken her to the Dr. a coupel times and was told that is is common for a child her age to be constipated and that I should start her on a laxitive. She has been on one for about two weeks and it makes her go but she is still complaining. Could it be a food allergy? | Hi.... I understand your concern. I do not think that this is food allergy. Your pediatrician was right. The most common cause is constipation, which you have already treated. The other two most important causes could be mesenteric amenities, which could be because of non-specific reasons like innocuous viral infections and the other possibility is a kidney all gallbladder stone (if there is a family history this becomes all the more important). These two if suspected, may warrant an ultrasound abdomen examination. Regards - |
purple gums after fall - my daughter fell and hit her mouth. Her gums were bleeding around one tooth. There is no bleeding anymore but her gums are purple and the tooth is sensitive to cold things. Is this something serious? Do I need to take her to a doctor? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The purple color over the gum could be secondary to hematoma or bleeding following trauma. The sensitivity in the teeth could be because of the fractured teeth. Consult an oral physician and get the radiograph done to rule out any fracture in the teeth. If it is fractured in the root then It's difficult to save the teeth. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I have a lump in the inside of my right upper arm. Swelling and tenderness have been present for over two years. I ve been ultrasound for clots and etc, nothing. What do you think it could be? I also have a small cyst in my left breast. any connections | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have cyst in breast. It can be some benign cyst or fibrotic disease. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of breast cyst. If ultrasound suggest nothing in your arm then no need to worry. It can be some muscle mass. There is no relation in between your breast cyst and arm swelling. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello, 2 weeks ago I went to pick up my normal prescription of microgynon 30 and had been given Levest. The pharmacist explained that it was exactly the same pill. Since taking it though i have had spotting and cant quite work out if it is spotting or i have come on my period early (started saturday - 5 days earlier than normal) and have been bleeding one day and then not the next. I am like clockwork on microgynon and am annoyed that i have been made to swop. If it is exactly the same drug why has it effected me like this? Thanks! | HiS potting can occur while starting hormonal pills. Progestin may thin the endometrial lining, which can cause some bleeding initially. A thinner lining helps prevent pregnancy as a fertilized egg cannot implant as effectively. Other potential causes of spotting while on the pill include |
hi, my mother-in-law is on dialysis for about one year at the start of dialysis she was in good health but she is getting down and down very low energy level, loss of appetite and extreme weakness that all the time she is on the bed. she has a dialysis twice a week.i am so much worried about her can u please help me out in this regard? | Hi I have understood your concern probabilities of her problems are1.insufficient dialysis, maybe she needs weekly thrice dialysis2.anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease3.vitamin deficiencies, during dialysis water-soluble vitamins lost.4.electrolyte imbalances like hypophosphatemia, hypo and hyperkalemia.I can suggest you to check1. Serum sodium, potassium,phosphate and calcium2.hemoglobin levelstreatment1.if hemoglobin is less than 8 GMS she needs transfusion.2.supplement her with becosules3.depending upon serum electrolytes she needs correction4.depending upon her volume status , acid levels and creatinine she may need weekly 3 times dialysis. |
For a couple of years I have had a gurgling sensation on my left lung. No pain but it feels uncomfortable and definately as if something isnt right. When I breath in or out either slow or fast it carries on in a specific place for a few seconds. Im a 31 male, otherwise healthy and quit smoking 5 months ago (only ever a light smoker) Not sure what it could be. | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There is possibility of some sort of lung problem which may be - allergic bronchitis - emphysema of the segment - lobular pathology - cyst or bull - others.* Primary evaluation with x-ray and if required CT thorax can be proven diagnostic tools for the same. Always feel free to ask any further questions. Regards. |
i took my contraceptive pill back to back in june but i still had my period. i missed my period in july but went back on my pill i presumed my missed period was due to taking to the two packets of plls without a break. i have taken 2 pregnancy tests which were negative i finished my pill yesterday and i now have abdominal pain and diahorrea | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Period in not July and still you were taking pills, so pregnancy tests are negative. Main complaints are diarrhea and abdominal pain. History is ambiguous as for as concerned about menses. Diarrhea may be due to infection in intestine, mild pain is due to diarrhea. In my opinion Chat Doctor. At this stage, no tests requires, so wait and watch. Good luck. |
im a 16 year old girl and about 7 months ago i started having problems with sweating. i had never even thought about it before because it had never been a problem for me, but suddenly i started getting a bit of wetness under my arms and smelling. i started using a stronger antiperspirant deodorant which mostly controlled the wetness but not the smell. whenever i have read online about people with sweating problems they have talked about being absolutely soaked in sweat, but mine isnt like that, ive never had sweat patches. it is just as if iv forgotten to put deodorant on. is it possible my body has just stopped responding to a chemical in the deodorants? this started about the same time i started getting a new treatment for my crohns disease called infliximab. is it possible my body could be reacting to this drug? it has been making me feel so low and i just feel like theres no answers out there. please help me get my old life back | Hi User! It may be considered normal for one to have sweating in the armpit area to the extent that it makes the cloth over the area wet. It is the area where the concentration of sweat glands are higher than the other regions in the body. One may try any good ANTIPERSPIRANT OR DEODORANT, DECREASING THE WATER INTAKE FEW HOURS BEFORE THE TIME THAT CONCERNS YOU OF SWEATING keeping in mind that the overall water intake shouldn't be decreased in a day as that may cause lethargy and deny Chat Doctor. Infliximab is usually not known to cause the side effect of excessive sweating from the armpit. The sweating may have increased in last few months as at around the age of 15 or 16 years various organs matures completely. I believe it may be considered normal and adjusting with in various ways may be ideal. Many may come across this problem, and it may be considered normal if no other complaints are associated. |
a friend of mine has had multiple shunts put in his brain, since 7 years of age. He is 33 now. Family is very worried about him. He drinks and smokes. Could this be contributing to the failure of the shunts? I have heard that people with a shunt in their brain to drain the fluid should not drink alcohol or smoke because it can cause pressure and the shunt could lift, causing a leak. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. First, I would like to reassure you that shunts can be kept in the brain ventricles for a long period of time without any problems. The two most common problems with long-term shunt tubes are 1. Shunt infection, and 2. Shunt dysfunction. However, these complications are not directly linked to smoking and alcohol consumption. But smoking and alcohol can lead to other health hazards, such as cancer, heart disease, brain stroke, liver disease, etc., so, I would suggest that your friend stops smoking and consuming alcohol. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hi My boyfriend has discovered he has genital warts. I had them around four months ago but i thought they were skin tags so i ignored them. They cleared up without any treatment but obviously they must of been warts. I am really worried about developing cervical cancer. What are my chances? I need to put my mind at ease. Kind regards Nicola | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Usually genital warts are benign viral infection. So mostly not malignant. But if HPV positiver than chances of malignant transformation is high. So better to check your partner and yourself too, for HPV positivity. And follow safe sex practice. Use condom. It is the best barrier contraception for warts as well as other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) |
hello sir.....i am 28 years old....i am suffering from a hair loss...i dont know which shampoo suits for me.....could you please suggest any shampoo that control my hair loss....and one thing i want to know if i dont use shampoo and just use water only in my hair it is good for my hair or not.......when i use water only i have very few hair loss......is it okay i never use shampoo for more than 3 months please help me??? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Shampoo to hair and scalp is equivalent to soap for body. Shampoos job is to clean the dirt and oil from the scalp and hair. Shampoo has no role in controlling hair loss. It is not okay if you do not use shampoo for 3 months. Grime and oil won't be washed off by water alone. You need to consult a dermatologist to diagnose the condition causing hair fall. Hope this helped, Take care. |
hi,my baby boy is 5 month old....i did not get my period this month,the date is 11th..UTP showed my pregnancy is positive..it just an unwanted pregnancy.....i took 3 dose of cytotec last night with the gape of 3 to 4 hour but no symptom show for abortion....may i ask you how much time cytotec take to start the bleeding???? | Hallow Dear, The regimen of Chaotic (Bisoprolol) only, as recommended by WHO, for termination of pregnancy more than 12 weeks (>84 days) is as follows |
Hello. I am in my third week of recovery from my abdominal hysterectomy. My ovaries remain in tact. My recovery is going well for the most part, however, I am continuing to experience quite a bit of pain in my left abdominal region. I visited my doctor after my first post op checkup for this reason, and he performed an abdominal ultrasound. The only thing he found was that there was bile and scar tissue attached to my descending colon. He recommended Metamucil three times daily until my next appointment. I experienced some relief for about a week, but I continue to experience pain, quite intense at times, in the same area. What else should I do about this pain? | Hi. Ideally there should not be any pain in abdomen after any surgery. There can not be bile attached to your colon; scar tissues - yes they can be. I would advise relaxing if there are no other associated symptoms like distension of abdomen, altered stool habits, nausea, vomiting or so. F any of the mentioned problems are associated, I would advise patient to undergo a CT scan of abdomen to ascertain the cause and treat accordingly. |
my mummy is having her Antibodies antinuclear test is positive so doctor asked her to take other tests and her result is SGTT 29 RAF is negative anti CPP is 3.7 CRP negative and she is having swollen hands and legs with joint pain. Can u please guide us what the problem is. | Hello, A positive anti-nuclear antigen (ANA), and a history of swollen hands, swollen legs, and joint pains suggest an autoimmune disorder. There are a number of autoimmune disorders which show positive ANA. The closest differential of above-mentioned symptoms is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint pains especially the joints of hands. Rheumatoid factor (RF) is usually positive in rheumatoid arthritis however, it can be negative in many cases. I suggest you consult your rheumatologist for further workup. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello I am 20 days late and my husband and I have been trying for a baby for 5 months now. I havent been on birth control for 6 months. Three weeks ago I took 2 pregnancy test and botChatDoctore up negative. I am having some random pain but its different than cramp pain, also I have cyst and its different than that pain too. I guess I have 2 questions. One is when should I go to my doctor for a blood test, should I wait for a whole month of being late. Also can I have a baby if I have mild non threatening cyst and fibroids? | Hi I think you should do a urine pregnancy test at home, or you can go for a blood test also now as your periods have already got delayed by 20 days. If its positive you can go for an ultrasound to confirm it. If negative you can wait for 1 more week and repeat the test. You can be pregnant with a cyst as well as with a fibroid, but I need more information on your fibroid and cyst like its size, position and number. Then only a definite answer can be given. Hope I have answered your question. |
Hi Doc,from last few days am getting pain in my body(specially in joints and bones). Frequently am getting some sort of Headach specially in the morning and night time. I am also suffering from some throught infection.When i concerned with respective the doctor and got my reports on the same problem, i came to know that every thing is normal but the count of the Eosinophils (White blood cell) is high in my body, its around 11%.May i know your suggestions on that please.How can i reduce that eosinophils count from my body?Is there any chances of any Cancer ?Is there any side effects of that ?Please guide me on the same.Thanks. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your eosinophil count is high. There are many causes of high eosinophil count. Asthma, allergy, hypersensitivity, parasitic infection etc. are the causes of high eosinophil count. You should search the cause and take treatment accordingly. Steroids or DEC may be helpful. No need to worry about cancer. No chance of cancer. Just be relaxed. 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. |
At times I feel very weak and shaky. This is usually about 1-3 hours after I eat breakfast at night before going to work (Overnights). My doctor believes I have hypoglycemia, but when I have had these weak feeling episodes, my BG has been normal at 80. I have been searching online for possible causes, and the closest thing I can find is reactive hypoglycemia , which really doesn t match up, as the BG is normal during one of my episodes. Tonight while on my way to work,I noticed the feeling coming on again. I cut back to 1 cup of coffee to see if the coffee was the issue (Along with the glycemia), but this does not seem to be the issue. After a bowl movement shortly after starting work, I began to feel much better and the weakness went away. After thinking back though past episodes, the issue seems to disappear after a bowl movement. These two latest episodes were the first in quite some time. There have been no changes in eating habits other than trying less coffee. No prescription meds, and yes,, I am overweight . Any ideas as to what this may be? | Gone your history carefully and noted that no physical abnormality is there. Thing to note is that your develop symptoms ;nothing help except bowel movements Being Psychiatrist I feel you are suffering from episodic panic anxiety disorder To you may appear a strange diagnosis but believe me psychiatric disorders present mostly in strange ways Nothing is helping so try consulting a psychiatrist who will thoroughly evaluate you psychological and if agree will give you a combination of SSRI Anti Depressant Chat Doctor. |
I have a question about hair thinning. Im 27 yo and from what my family says, there is no genetic factor of hair loss or thinning in any of the men in my family, at least not until they were in their 50s. Ive been experiencing high stress levels since Sep 2013 and am currently taking Pristiq and a hair loss helping agent my hair stylist recommended. Is it possible that the stress I experienced in Sep can still impact the lack of my hair growth overall and the thinning in some areas? Thanks. | Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorHope you are well now. Capsules and hair oil can be started to reduce hair fall and help new hair growth. But the cause of your hair fall must be treated first. Pristiq itself has been known to cause a bit of hair loss and thinning though not severely and not in all patients. Hair growth itself follows a cycle over 3-4 months to grow, so factors over time could be impacting the over all growth. You can consult with your regular doctor regarding a hair growth supplement like collinear capsules with Biotin and other vitamins. Continue a hair growth serum and good shampoo like Anaphase. Start with this treatment. Be sure to re check with a doctor regarding the improvement in few weeks, to advise regarding further treatment. Eat a nutritious diet and get rest as your hair needs it too. Avoid stress. Any other illnesses, medication, low iron, thyroid disorders etc. can also cause hair fall so check if necessary. Avoid pollution, excessive styling products, combing harshly, gels, etc. Hope this helps you. |
I exercise regurarly and eat right yet I seem to suffer from moderate to severe restless leg syndrome. I have tried all kinds of natural remedys but nothing gives me relief. I sometimes go days.without sleep because of it. Out of accident I happened to take one of my boyfriends pain pills and it worked!!!! I was able to get relief. My delema is is that all the doctors I go to either don t believe me because my bloodwork is perfect and I am in great shape. What can I do to get a doctor to believe me????? And hoe would I tell them that the only relief I have ever gotten has been from a pain pill without seeming like a kinky that is just looking for pills??? Age 32 weight 110lbs, female | Hello, There are many treatment options for restless leg syn Chat Doctor. But, first it is necessary checking blood electrolytes, iron plasma levels and thyroid hormone levels in order to exclude possible metabolic disorders, which can trigger this clinical situation. I would also recommend performing nerve conduction studies in order to exclude possible peripheral neuropathy or a pinched nerve. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My mother whom is 80 yrs old has been diagnosed with dementia, in the ER just yesterday she could not talk they did a cat scan of her brain showed me all the white spots and stated she has small vessel disease and he used another work that I believe started with a M (too technical for me to remember) it meant the same thing so he said. she was admitted he stated she may of had a tia, the attending physican today cancelled the mri and started with the heart as she heard something they did a echo cardiagram and the results arnt back yet. Could the heart have something to do with the dementia, she is very confused very fast almost within the last two weeks she has been really confused.What is the long term prognosis is it possible for her to be so confused so fast? | Hello! Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would like to explain that acute episodes of confusion are normal in persons affected from dementia. The cardiac tests, have resulted normal, and we can exclude this as a possible cause of this confusion state. Regarding the small white spots in her brain, they indicate for a small vessel disease causing a vascular dementia. They are not related to any cardiac cause, but to high blood pressure or diabetes. Dementia is a progressive disorder, which is treated with different neurotrophic Chat Doctor. Unfortunately the situation deteriorates progressively. Antipsychotic |
I had orbital decompression surgery (left eye) 3 months ago. The sensory nerve on the left side of my face is still numb, sore, swollen. it has been very difficult because teeth, cheek under eye are still numb and just a nuisance. There is no progress regarding the numbness resolving itself/ Will this numbness ever go away. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I think during or after the procedure, the infraorbital nerve, which is the main branch of the maxillary nerve has been affected. First you should consult the surgeon who performed the procedure to assure you that the approach he used did not interfere with this nerve. A second cause would be from the post-operative swelling which may have compressed the nerve. Three months is not the deadline for a nerve to recover, which may take even two to three years to fully recover. I recommend you to consult your surgeon first and then follow the next steps. 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. |
I am experiencing aches and pain in my muscles and joints that came on suddenly last night. I have a low grade fever and slight headache also. I know of several people who have experienced the same thing recently and it s lasting 3-5 days. Is it just a virus that will go away or should I see the Dr. The pain is bad. It hurts to move and walk. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It is most likely viral fever which generally last for a week or so. You need to take symptomatic treatment such as analgesic such as paracetamol for fever and pain relief. It is beneficial to consult the doctor and go through proper investigation and treatment. 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 friend s 1.3 yrears old kid has drank all-out mosquito liquid accidentally... he is been hospitalised now and doctor s have advised to keep him under observation for today s night. Could you please advise how injurious it is to his health?? how poisonous it is?? how much risk is it?? Please advise as soon as possible.. Thanks, Sri | Its depend on from person to person. The transfluthrin in the present case can lead to toxicity. It results mainly in central nervous system (CNS) symptoms like headache, dizziness, Chat Doctor. These chemicals lead to hyperexcitation of the nervous system. Cardiac dysfunction has also been described, but lung injury is not commonly reported. I suggest Charcoal 1 tablet daily for 5 days for absorption of toxins, keep him HY |
Hi, I have recently had sinusitis, respiratory infection and bronchitis. I have a couple more days of taking amoxicillin 500 mg 3x day for 10 days. I m still blowing my nose and have yellow mucus. I m starting to get another headache today and am still congested. I also have been taking Zertec 5 mg 2x day, cough syrup and Flonase 2x day. I m 87 yrs old. Thank you for your response. MLM | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Persistent yellow sputum is suggestive of unresolved lung infection. So in my opinion, you should get done chest x-ray and sputum culture and sensitivity report. Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. Culture report will isolate the causative organism and sensitivity report will guide about effective antibiotic treatment. By this we can achieve speedy recovery in lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My son is experiencing burning pain in his left hip and the pad of his foot is swollen. He has recently gone through a procedure on his back where rods and wires had been placed into his spine. (Dec. 26 and removed Dec. 30) Should he seek medical attention? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I think that your son is suffering from some inflammation in the nerves, possibly resulting from the surgical procedure, which has to hold them, so I advise you that initially to get an MRI on back. After that, if the presence of inflammation in the nerves you show to give him anti-inflammatory and multivitamins and painkillers when needed. You may take for a long time but do not worry therapy. Hope the above information helps you, and if you have additional or follow-up questions then please don't hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
Good morning, My son had an MRI done for arachnoid cyst . His MRI states a mild degree of cerebral volume loss in suggested, characterized by prominece of the third and lateral vetricles and cerebral sulci. Questiion is raised of enlargement of the lest and to lesser extent right endolymphatic duct-sac. Correlation with sensorinueral hearing loss is recommend. What does this mean? YYYY@YYYY Kim | Hello, He initially needs a detailed clinical evaluation and based upon that only MRI can be interpreted. In addition, we need to know if he has any other medical problem. If you want, you can visit the website of Chat Doctor and consult any doctor of you choice. Chat Doctor. , MD(Medicine)., DM (Neurology)., Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy)Consultant Neurologist & EpileptologistNarayana Hrudayalaya Multi-specialty HospitalBangalorehttp |
My father just turn 80 yrs old .he has a bad nasal drip problem and its causing him to cough up phemlg pretty bad.He got antibioctics from his doctor and some other pills but not sure.He had prostate cancer surgery along time ago.he got a cold like maybe 3months ago .but it seem to turn worse for him and he seems depsite the medicine it will not slow down for him.i was wondering maybe his past cancer has something to do with it.his psa levels seems ok he was given medicine to bring it down.Now can all this have something to do with it ? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Any patient who is recovering from surgery for prostate cancer and is taking treatment will have a lowered immune status. This means that he might get infections and prone to develop cold and nasal Chat Doctor. These symptoms are related to sinus infection and are not directly from the prostate cancer. The PSA levels will not cause any cold and sinus infection. However, it is important to give him treatment with stronger antibiotics if the ones he is taking do not show response. Extreme temperatures and weather conditions will increase chances of severe infection, and he must keep distance from dust pollution and weather changes. Please do not worry. |
my 53 year old brother is visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday. I am noticing fine motor tremors in his hands, and he tell me he has occasional spasticity in his arms, like a sudden jerking motion. I am worried and have told him he needs to see a neurologist. What could his symptoms represent? | Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of nerve root irritation leading to muscle twitching. I will advise you to do MRI. There is possibility of parkinsonism. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic [pregabalin] medication can be started. Another possibility of electrolyte disturbance leading to muscle twitch, I will advise doing detail blood investigation consulting your doctor. Till time, you can continue your medication. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I just found a lump the size of my knuckle at the base of m skull on the right side.its about two inches away from my brain stem. It is hard and does not hurt but if I apply pressure the whole upper right side of my face tingles around my eye as well. I also am statring to get headaches. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. Or you may have some skin adnexal tumor. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I am a 14 year old girl who has been experiencing pain in the middle of my abdomin just below my ribs. I have had this pain for the last week. I find it alittle painful sitting properally, so I stay slouched. Im also having diffuculty sucking in my stomach.. Please help! Thanks! | Hello! I read carefully your query and understand your concern. There are many possible causes that can cause such a pain |
Hi my friend is 18 and has recently started havin sex with her boyfriend.....Her periods were due on saturday but she had sex without a condom friday night. He did not cum but she is unsure if any of his cum was near her...it is tuesday now and she is very worried....since saturday she has been having a yellowish brownish liquid on her knickers....does this mean she is pregnant? | Hallow Dear, Unprotected sex on the night before expected day of menses have almost no chance of resulting in pregnancy. The egg is released way back, 14 days prior to the expected day of menstruation and has life of only 24 hours. The sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence, a period of about a week around the day of egg release is fertile period. Delay in her menses is likely to be due to the stress of the pregnancy. If she had any intercourse during the fertile period, then only she has to be worried about the pregnancy. Pregnancy test on urine about 8-10 days after missed period will confirm the diagnosis. The brownish discharge she is getting could be starting of her menses. If she does not get menses in few days, she may be given Tab. Devilry for 5 days and within 4-7 days she will get her menses. However, I feel, wait patiently without stress, and she will get her menses. I hope this helps you. |
Hi my name is Ravi I am 28 years old male from India I would like you to help me out with erection problem I am having trouble in getting hard erection from last two years I also got this bad habit of masturbation while watching porn I am also very heavy user of porn and now I am suffering from weak erection and premature ejaculation plus I also urinate 8-10 times a day without drinking enough liquid I have no physical relationship with any women sofar | HelloYour symptoms may be due to psychological factors. True erectile dysfunction is unlikely in your age. You may need proper clinical evaluation and investigations. Investigation includes routine hologram, random blood sugar, urine culture and sensitivity. Penile Doppler may be advised after evaluation. Try to overcome the habit of masturbation. Avoid provocative literature and videos. You can also try meditation and yoga. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Ive been taking seroquel 100mg for almost a year now and Ive noticed that it seems to not have the same effect as it used to. Ive been having more trouble sleeping, and feeling increasingly like I did before I began taking it (extreme anger, impulsive, hyperactive, and extremely hostile). Does this mean the medication has stopped working or that I should increase the dosage? | Hi, The dose of Seroquel that you are taking is low for the symptoms you have mentioned. You may be needing a dose hike, but the best judge can only be your doctor as it needs to be seen what caused the present aggravation of symptoms. The extent of dose hike needed would also have to be decided as the dose range varies from 100 to 800 mg per day, with some people requiring even higher dosages. Your past history would also need to be taken into consideration. In my opinion, it will be better to discuss this issue with your doctor and not hike the dose yourself. Best wishes. |
I suffered a severe dog bite to my hand. Deep puncture wound involved. Puncture wound was infected within 3 days even though I saw a doctor w/in 1 hr. of bite and was taking oral antibiotics. A sinus tract developed and burst on top of knuckle at pointing finger. An x-ray showed what one doctor thought was osteomyelitis; A CAT scan showed a well corticated erosion ; MRI showed who knows. 1 year later I am basically no better. From what I have researched, I believe I have developed chronic osteomyelitis and it is doing the now you see me, now you don t routine. Problem being is that I had no money or insurance for the med. care and the bite was received while working as a groomer. The dog owner paid for the 1st 3 doctor visits and the 2 scripts, but walked away when I was referred to an orthopedist. It was the ortho who pre-lim diagnosed septic arthritis and ordered the CAT scan. Due to the money issue, I had to retain an attorney so I could hopefully get med treatment. So, my appts. have been very wide spread and I have received no treatment. The orthopedist became a nightmare when he found out I had an attorney, did an about face and said my issues might not even be related to the dog bite. Based on these pre-lim things, do you have an opinion? | A sinus tract is often the presenting feature of Chronic osteomyelitis, which is unlikely to develop so early as per the history given by you which indicates that it is not related to the dog bite. If the dog was not immunized, you will have to take a series of injectable antibiotics and not oral ones. As for the osteomyelitis, it develops due to a chronic inflammation/infection of the bone and can be treated by certain surgical procedures. |
I am Kh Mohon Singh,Associate Professor of Geology, Imphal College,Imphal.I am a patient of hypertension.My height is 5ft.6 inches, weight 70kg,aged 54.I am taking amlovas 5+ cilakar 10 regulary.Please advise me about taking medicine for longer time. | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. We talk about hypertension if we have mean values that exceeds 140 / 90 mmHg. When we treat hypertension our goal is to keep blood pressure values below 140 / 90 mmHg. Only with these targets we can say that we have well treated hypertension. Hypertension in your age is usually an idiopathic disease. This means that it has not an identifiable house. It is a chronic disease, and should be treated all live long. If you stop your medicine your values will rise again. So, you can keep your blood pressure values in control only through regular medical treatment. You describe to type of medications. These are two different Chat Doctor. Usually when we treat hypertension we use different classes of medications that act in different ways helping in better control. So my opinion is that you should discuss this with your doctors to prescribe you the best alternative for you. Hope I was helpful. Best regards. |
hi my niece lives in south Dakota in a small town of Sisseton and I don t think theres more experienced doctors up there but shes been vomiting, lost a lil weight, dizziness, and has headaches with the light hearting her eyes would you have any answers I know theres a lot of things that can cause that but a doctor says it could be pressure on the brain? can you explain to me what that is? I was hoping to bring her here to Omaha Nebraska to the childrens hospital | Hello ! I read the question and understand your concern. Pressure to the brain means that there is an abnormal lesion inside the brain, which is pushing pressure into the normal structures of the brain. This is called raised intracranial pressure. A tumor may be the cause of these symptoms, a cyst, an infection, etc. But headaches, vomiting, dizziness can also be caused by migraine, especially in young women. Loss of weigh is a little concerning, not very normal for migraine. I would recommend a good neurological examination and a brain CT scan or MRI to rule out a brain lesion. Hope to have been helpful! Thank you for using Chat Doctor! Best wishes, |
Hi....I have a big question we had intercourse she is not on any birth control.i just want to know what is the chances of her getting pregnant ?we were both standing up and i never came it only lasted for like 3 minutes because we were afraid of being caught please help..... | Hello sir...thanks for trusting the Chat Doctor doctors for your health related queries. I guess your concern is about.chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex.right.my answer is- YES, there are chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex, if you are not taking any precautions like-1. Condom2. I-pill within 72 hours of unprotected sex.3. Male partner ejaculating outside the vagina.4. If unprotected sex Will happens in the safe period(which is first from 1st to 9th day of cycle).u haven't taken all these precautions which described above. So in your case there is CHANCE OF GETTING PREGNANT. DON'T WORRY.RELAX.every problem has a solution...with the above small discussion u can try out my suggestions-1.from the time u have done unprotected sex,calculate it, if still 72\u00a0hours has not been completed u can go for I pill...2.do urinary pregnancy test, tis test kit is easily available in medical store at affordable prices, buy it, ask your girl to do it herself,,, if it is negative then nothing to worry...this is only temporary relief,,,2. If its positive, then rush to nearby gynecologist. He/she can help u.3.if negative also still I insist on visiting a nearby gynecologist for further help.4.ask your girl when she is getting her menses.in next month if she gets her menses on expected date or 3-4days after expected date then she is not pregnant,,,I hope this info was informative enough, useful n helpful for your query.regards |
My son had a fever of 103.2 about an hour ago. I gave him liquid Tylenol and just took his temp...102.7. It is still high but other than body aches, slight headache, and little sore throat he seems okay...just really tired. Should I do anything else for him or just let him sleep | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Occasional fevers with lethargy and body aches can be due to viral infections. They usually improve in 3-4 days. If your children fever spikes are not responding well to Tylenol doses even after 1-2 hours, you should take the following measures |
Hi. I am 74 and have suffered chronic back pain since my early 20 s. For over 50 years have been on many meds including morphine, lately 300mg Tramadol and 150mg Lyrica daily. Gave these up two years ago and went thru withdrawal symptoms but felt more with it as a result. My history is laminectomy of L4, L5 and fusion of L5-S1 plus numerous procedures including freezing of nerves, multiple spinal injections etc over several years. I am a foundation member of the Chronic Pain Clinic in QE2 Hospital, Perth. My specialist tells me no further surgery would be beneficial ( the sciatic nerve is under pressure from the previous ops and lower back and leg pain is constant) keeping me awake at night. Q | Hello, I have studied your case. Yes this may be side effect of lyrics. This medicine may take some time so that your bodysuits it. You can again start with low dose. You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Hi, My son is about to be 5 in 2 weeks.yesterday night all of a sudden he bought his fallen teeth & put it in my hand.He didnt even complained about it shaking or hurting.I am so worried he is just 5 & didnt show any symptoms. Do i have to take him to dentist or what should i do? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint falling of milk teeth at the age of 5 years is not abnormal as by the age of 6 years the permanent teeth will start erupting, therefore the milk teeth will gradually fall by then. So it is not at all abnormal and if there was no pain or loosening was not noticed, it is also no an abnormal finding. If you have any doubt then you can consult a Periodontist and get him evaluated, and he can take a Panoramic x-ray so that the exact condition of the permanent teeth and the falling deciduous teeth will be ruled out, and you can be advised accordingly. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five-Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
My right shoulder grinds very bad. I always thought I just slept wrong, but I do not think this is the case. I have had 2 cortisone shots in my left shoulder due to sports and my bursa sac. I am only 24, yet have already had arthoscopic knee surgery, too. I guess you can say I am prone. I am just wondering if I should go and get a cortisone shot in my right shoulder. I feel like it is bone on bone, though or maybe loose cartilege. Please help! | Hello, It is very uncommon to have arthritis in such young age. If you are having such problem again and again in multiple joints then you should have to rule out your problem by having some blood tests like |
Hello Doctor, my age is 31 yrs, iwill be 32 by november 2011, my husband is 39 yrs, my weight is 75, my height around 165 cm. am married for 5.5 years without a child , my husband has low sperm count, i have PCOS and fibroid of 4 cm outside uterus, we did ICSI but i did not work. am frustrated and confused, please advise me, i really need to have children of my own. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. Both low sperm count and Pod polycystic ovarian disease should be investigated and treated properly. Low sperm count should be investigated with ultrasound color Doppler to rule out varicocele. For pod consult a gynecologist he/she will advise further. You can go for GUI intrauterine insemination or IVF invited fertilization if you both are not relieved from these conditions. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
iam asking for my mother she is around 55 yrs.she is having pain in the lower backside to the leg.she is telling sometimes is feeling pain through nerves in the leg and having taken ayurvedic treatment for 2 years.not yet cured.we are seeking for best treatment to cure completely.she is very much tensed about her health.please tell me any suggestion | It can be due to herniated disc. Confirm diagnosis can only be done after X-ray and MRI. Which I would suggest you to do. Just for time being she can start physiotherapy exercise like bridging and back extension exercises. If she finds relieved she can continue. As these exercise will help her reduce disk pressure in back and result if disc is grade 1 and 2. To confirm please consult your nearby orthopeadician |
Namaskaar Dear Doctor, my sister is suffering from Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME), taking alopathy treatment for about 12 years. Well controlled but not cured. I am looking for homepathy treatment for cure. Could you please guide us. Thanks in advance. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a problem in brain. We can Control the fits. We cannot totally cure it. If you are looking at Homeopathy treatment, you can consult Homeopathy Doctors Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http |
can the antidepressent fluoxetine be bad for your teeth? I am 20 yrs old i weigh 130 pounds and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder | Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us. No it is not bad for teeth. Do not stop taking fluoxetine, even when you feel better. Only your healthcare provider can determine the length of treatment that is right for you. Missing doses of fluoxetine may increase your risk for relapse in your symptoms. Please visit your dentist for regular check-up. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards. |
my dad has a bulging disk i have suffered back pain for some time but with only being sixteen its a big concern. my pain is at the lower part of my back mainly on the left hand side it hurts to lye down on my back and feels like my back is too arched. sometimes when i stand up it feels like im stuck and have to wait for a few seconds then slowly get up. i am just wondering if it is inherited as my grandad uncle and dad all have problems? | Hello, Thanks for your query. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you this there can be multiple causes, but most common will be mechanical low back pain in which there is disc degenerative changes and due to compression of nerves there is radiating pain whicChatDoctores on and off as and when the nerve is affected. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get the appropriate Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, you can follow these measures |
Hi I have a a skin rash on my arm all spots very dry the spots had colour and bled when I scratched them. they are now clear still raised spots and have no colour and are still dry this is after taking anti hisamines as I assumed it to be an allergy of some kind but are still irratating what could this be Ive also been having nose bleeds which I never usually suffer from this is rather strange. thank you | Hi and thanks for the query, It could be interesting to actually do a more detailed medical evaluation. Bleeding from multiple sites, the skin and the nose should warrant exclusion of an associated medical condition. A complete blood count could be a good start t ascertain that the number of platelets are i sufficient numbers. Itchy skin lesions could be due to an allergic reaction. But persistence of these lesions on anti histamines, without nay dominant classical allergy associated symptoms like itchiness and rapid spread should warrant considering other causes. Fungal infections, bacteria and viral sources could be at the origin. I suggest you consult an internist for a more comprehensive analysis of your health status and management. Thanks for the query and best regards, Luchuo, MD. |
I have a sore spot in my far upper right gum (above the teeth gum.) I just discovered that its actually a small crater like hole. about the size of pen point. I ve had a sore thoat for the last few days and that spot has been very sore for about 5 days. It is not a canker sore as I get those all the time and this one goes in not out. | Hi, there is no relation between sore throat and spot on gum, that spot may be some ulcer or sinus opening caused due to development of any per apical pathology in relation to that tooth in this case you should go immediately TP your dentist for root canal treatment of that tooth, in case of ulcer u can apply McCoppin and Hegel ointment 3-4 times a day avoid gargling for half an hour after application of that ointment. Take care |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.I am 12 weeks pregnant and have noticed my discharge tinted a little bit pink 4 days ago (saturday) then sunday I was fine, and monday again a little pink but nothing i thought i should worry about then this morning I went pee and went to wipe and noticed on my tissue a teeny tiny blood clot the size of a very very small beauty mark, then wiped again and blood was on my tissue, the amount of 1/4 a teaspoon altogether. Is this normal? This is my 3rd pregnancy. This 1st, unfortunately I had to have an abortion, the second is now my beautiful 2 1/2 year old daughter and now this one. I had all my blood work back and my doctor said all is normal and good. I never had any spotting when i was pregnant before... | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion you might need ultrasound to know the status of pregnancy. There are various causes of bleeding like hormonal abnormalities' progesterone insufficiency, thyroid abnormalities, bleeding from cervix, any excess physical strain, any abnormal pregnancy etc. Iam not diagnosing anything but giving you the information. Consider getting ultrasound and thyroid profile done to rule out some of the above abnormalities. But nothing to worry as such. But it's better to have a consultation with your doctor. Avoid physical strain, intercourse. Take rest. Best regards... |
hi i m taking lithosun sr tab. everyday , i m taking it since 3 months and now i m feeling that i m gaining weight specially in belly area and another problem i m facing is pimples on my face is above problem is because of LITHOSUN SR ... should i continue the medicine or should i decrease the dose... | Hi, Lithosun-SR is commonly prescribed in the treatment of mania and bipolar disorder. Its common side effects include increased thirst, increased frequency of urination, acne (pimples), excessive hair growth, confusion, tremors, and weight gain (could be due to hypothyroidism). You need to consult your treating doctor for either dose reduction or an effective alternative but a safer medication to treat your problem. Excessive air or gas in stomach Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have had a bad cough for about 5 months. I have also chronic migraines, I have sleep apnea and I also have hypothyroidism . Lately every time I cough I pee heavenly in my pants | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having too many health issues simultaneously. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test). You are having chronic cough for 5 months. So we need to rule out lung infection and bronchitis first. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection.PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. Uncontrolled sleep apnea can also cause chronic cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. You are having stress incontinence (urine problem). So control of cough is needed to treat urine problem. |
HI, I am suffering from bad breath from loast 2 to 3 years. NOw a days its too horrible. I consulted few doctors in Bangalore, but there is not much difference. Can you please suggest me any good hospitals in Bangalore, where i can get the tratment.Thanks in Advance. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bad breath could be because of the gum infection secondary to deposits or any pus discharge. It can also occur in respiratory tract infection or gastrointestinal disorder and fissure tongue. You have to consult an oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out the above said conditions. If it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned and maintain oral hygiene, you can use mouth wash. If it is respiratory or gastrointestinal problem then you have to get treated for it. You can go to |
Hi doctor I must be very thankfull to all.Because I choose to buy a betnovate plain today evening to apply on my face.your advice for preethi make me stunn and stop my mind.I am very dark in colour so please suggest me some cream to get fair.one more time I request doctor to tell the cream to make my future bright.my age is 21 | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Complexion of any person is having two components; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like environmental exposure, sunlight, use of any cosmetics etc. and is amenable to treatment. You can get a series of chemical peels, which actually remove the upper dead layers of skin and stimulate regeneration of collagen and thus newer layers of skin. Many options are available in chemical peels depending on the requirement and skin type. (Glycol peel, retinol peel, cocktail peel etc.)Also, chemical peeling can be preceded by a simple procedure called microdermabrasion or commonly known as skin polishing to augment the results. Also, at home you can try using cream containing comic acid, betray Chat Doctor. Always use broad spectrum sunscreen before going out in sun. Use a plain moisturizer like detail DAM on daily basis for healthy and HY |
I am a 40 year old female who has been diagnosed with BHD Syndrome, combined with asthma and with a ND anterior mediastinum focal hetergeneous mass which is classified as small- 2.4x1.4cm that is being monitored. I have had a lower lobectomy due to pneumothorax x2 & have additional cysts on my lungs not included in the VATS, the largest being 22mm. Simply my lung capacity is nil-- however both my FVC and my FEV1 each equaled 68% of predicted, making the FEV% 99%. Any advice on reducing my SOB? | I can't comment on big things of big doctors, but I can confidentially say, owing to experience on pts recovery following deep breathing exercises, PANAMA is one way out of chaos if you sincerely start practicing it. Let other procedures take their own course but support of Panama will ease the things for you. Learn it and start doing it regularly for 30 minutes a day and start feeling the change within two weeks. If you have the honest desire to recover, start learning it from today itself. Hope it guides you well. |
I am a 22 year old male . 172 cms 67.2 kgs weight. my ecg shows abnormal and complete Right bundle branch block is detected. How dangerous is this condition? and the condition is asymptomatic . I do not have any ill effects of RBBB until now.I am a good athelete .should i be worried? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. You should not worry about. You should know that right bundle branch block means a characteristic of your electric heart system. It shows the way how your impulse passes through the heart. This branch block in your case means that the electrical impulse is blocked in one of its way, the right fascicle and the heart contraction and the impulse passes through another way. Usaly in young ages and healthy people this is quite normal, its just a normal electrical variation. It is not a dangerous situation but a normal variety, and it has not any effect on your organism. In some chases it is associated with other heart pathology. So, in my opinion you have nothing to worry about. Just to stay sure for the future I would recommend a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and valves and a holder rhythm monitoring to evaluate your rhythm. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, |
Dear Dr, My son is 2.5 year old. on 14 feb 2011, he has got fever,cough,cold. My doctor have given the mentined below medicine for 5 days Amicacin(.6mcg od for 5days) Turbutaline(5 ml TID for 5days) Adevent(Amoxycilne and culti for 5 days(5ml BID) cetrizine (2.5 for 5 days). Nabulizer also. Till yesterday he was absulety fine but yesterday evening he has again got the snizzing,Cough,cold. Dr suggested, Levofloxacin and mentoukloest kid( 1/2 od) Advent (5 ml BID) Turbutaline(5ML TID). Why he suffering from Cough and cold so fast. Pls suggest what type of precaution have to taken by us | Hello the medicines you are giving are absolutely fine. You should continue montelukast kid for at least 2 months. Kindly give a detailed history regarding family history of allergies. Also give me the past history regarding total number of doctor visits, also mention the reasons.I would recommend home remedies to prevent cough and cold like a teaspoon of honey in Luke warm water daily and avoidance to cold Chat Doctor. |
My wife have a clculus stone 24 mm in gallblader, she have pain in right hand side of upper abdomen from last 7days. We have two childeren one is 8 years & second is 1 year old. Our one child is reading in class 02. Now I want to ask you, can we avoid the gallblader operation for 03 monthes. Because Child School will be closed in the month of may for summer vacation. This time is suitable for us for treatment. | Hello, Ashok.1224,I know that it is very hard when you have a one-year-old at home. From your description, your wife has been experiencing pain forth past seven days. Even though she has a single stone, she can still have a full-blown gallbladder inflammation. If it becomes an emergency situation when she develops severe pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting , and yellow jaundice, that requires immediate hospitalization and emergency surgery. At that time they may not be able to do the laparoscopic surgery. This type of surgery can be very safely do neon an elective basis with in and out procedure, same day. The recovery is faster also. My personal preference would be not to wait till things get worse and turn into an emergency. I am sure the grandparents or other family members can help while she is recuperating. As I mention, she goes in the morning, has her surgery and barring any unexpected complications, she should be back home the same evening. I hope this helps you to take appropriate action. |
I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted 10 days ago. I am still coughing up a lot of blood, and my lymph nodes are extremely inflamed. I have an ear-ache type pain, and still have no sensation throughout my chin and lower lip. I saw the surgeon again, but he shows no concern. I am worried, is this normal? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain, lymph node enlargement and ear ache will be there for a week after extraction. The numbness over the chin and lip could be because of the nerve injury during extraction of the wisdom tooth. If it is a minor injury, then it will reverse back to normal sensation in weeks to month. If it is a major injury, then it can take 6 months to a year. Consult a euro physician and get it examined. Meanwhile, you can take nerve regenerating Chat Doctor. Take care of your lips, cheek and chin since that area will be numb. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
My 10 month old has had a bad cold and hacking cough for the last 5 weeks. Almost continual streaming nose and lots of phlegm. This morning he projectile vomited up all his milk. I then tried him on solids, but half an hour later he projectile vomited all his solids up. Any advice on next steps? He doesn t have a temperature and seems happy otherwise. | Hi! I'm sorry to hear that about your child. His cough and colds can trigger the vomiting. You said he has lots of phlegm, the body will try to eliminate it. You can try small frequent feeding, in that way the stomach is not full when he coughs. Also, when you feed him, keep him upright. We want to prevent the risk of aspiration. Monitor him for any signs of difficulty in breathing and or deny Chat Doctor. If any of these appears, bring him to his doctor for proper assessment. I hope I was able to help you. Have a good day! Sincerely, Handle Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrics |
Hi my name is xxxx I ve had asthma for about 14 years now but it s gotten really bad since December 2012. I m experiencing tightness from left to right above my chest and am only getting a peak flow of 150-230. The pain is worse when I breath in . I m on my 3rd set of steroids and antibiotics . I would be grateful for any feedback you coukd give me thanks | Hello Pauline... Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages to an allergen. Bronchodilators & steroids will provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs) Montelukast preparation, can also be used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma by reducing bronchoconstriction. So.the medicines given by the Doctor is correct...please continue them as advised. And make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing a good health. Thanks & take care. |
hi, im 26 yr old, 1.6 heigth, weigh 66 now i get all the symtoms for anemia, but when they did the thyroid hormone test it came out absolutely healthy and said i was fine, but the thing is i have all these symptoms and now dont know what to do..can you please help me out | Thanks for asking to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. In any form of anemia, the oxygen carrying ability of red blood cell is impaired. This lead to reduced oxygen supply to the tissues/organs relative to its demand. So various symptoms appear like fatigue, dizziness,palpitations, shortness of breath etc. if anemia is severe(one of the main reason being heart, which tries to compensate by pumping more amount of blood to the tissues). If I am your treating doctor, would advise initially a basic test called complete blood count(CBC) to rule out anemia. Hope this information helps you. Take care. |
I have been suffering with kidney infections since I was around 16. I am now 47 and they are getting more frequent and more server. I just got out of hospital on Monday wth my last one but there never seems to be any kind of follow up? Once the infection has been treated I m sent home. I do live in in UK and this is the NHS that deals with it... | Recurrent kidney/urinary infections is not uncommon. It signifies the failure of the normal defense mechanisms of the body. These could include presence of immunosuppressive state like diabetes, CV, HBV or other viral infections, use of certain medications. Disturbance of the normal flow of urine like in cases of HY Chat Doctor. Prolonged duration of antibiotics, prophylactic antibiotics, evaluation for underlying predisposing condition with help in decreasing the frequency of episodes. Inspite of these patients can have repeated infections. I think your doctor must be trying his best!hope you get well soon. |
I feel little random painless twitches in my scrotum. They started happening after i started taking the antibiotic Bactrim last night. I saw a urologist recently and he said i have epididimytis and that everything else is ok. Should i go back to a doctor to have him check it out again? | Hello, I can understand your concern. Bactrim is not associated with twitches in the scrotum. If your doctor said that you are suffering for epididymitis, then these spasms may be associated with the epididymitis and not the antibiotics. You can wait until the course is complete and infection is eliminated. Most probably it will go away with the infection. In addition, try to do some changes in your lifestyle so that if the spasms are muscular, it can help. You can try to avoid prolonged sitting and try to do some exercises like swimming or brisk walking. If you do not find any relief yet, then consulting a neurologist to diagnose muscle related problems is advised. I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Let me know if you have follow-up questions. Best, |
sir my father suffered from irrelevant talk problem and epilepsy and physiatrist doctor referred the medicine are oleanz 5mg,, zen 200mg, zapiz 1mg morning and evening,, but write now we not find any improvement in the irrelevant talk problem kindly let us know how to overcome this difficult sickness problem. our family depends on your advice now. Awaiting your response. | Hi Hemp, The medicines prescribed to your father are anti-psychotics (clean) and anti-epileptics (zen). I presume that a CT scan or MRI scan of the brain have been done, and they are normal. We also should exclude any problems with serum electrolytes (such as sodium). If sodium level in the blood is low, a person can have irrelevant talk. Please continue to closely watch your father. If his condition does not improve, you may consult a neurologist for detailed evaluation and treatment. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
hello my fiancee in ghana fell and cut her leg on a cement block,about 4inches long and to the bone on her ankle and leg. she whs told to let it heal on its own. this has been a year ago and it is still open some, a little swelling, and red and tinder and paining. she is now told she have proteus mirabilis in the wound in her leg. and the medicine she is given is not helping. she is 31 years old what can she do to heal this leg wound? thank you! | If the wound originally was all the way to the bone, I have to wonder if the bone also wasn't injured and the reason the wound is not healing is that there is infection in the bone itself. Proteus Mirabilis can sometimes be a difficult bacterium to treat. If they have identified it in cultures from the wound, they should also have tested it to see what antibiotics It's susceptible to. She might need to be on antibiotics for weeks to months if infection is in the bone. At this point, she should get more evaluation of the wound and x-rays of the bone etc. to see if the infection is deep. If it is in the bone or in an abscess, then further treatment including surgery to clean out the infection might be necessary. Hope this helps. |
hi. yesterday i had a shooting pain in what i can guess is my womb. ever since, when i lightly push in that area, it really hurts. about a week ago, i woke up to a metalic taste in my mouth. in the past two weeks i have also had thrush. also, lately my breasts have been very tender, sore and i could swear they are getting bigger. i have a mirena fitted... is there any chance i could be pregnant? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion that symptoms can be side effects of IRENA or premenstrual symptoms. The hormonal contraception method is effective of all methods. So there is less chance of failure and pregnancy. But anyway if the period is missed I suggest you to do a urine pregnancy test one week after missing the period for accurate results. So avoid stress. Nothing to worry. Wait and check for the period. Best regards... |
I have been using steroid scalp application for my psoriasis for many years by now and this is the only medication that seems to be working on my condition. I only apply it when redness and itchiness occur. I have learned lately that using this type of medication which contains steroids may have serious side effects such as the effect on normal production of steroids in the body. What would that exactly mean? What are the symptoms in such cases? Does it have anything to do with metabolism or overweight issues? | Generally topical steroids side effects are present at the site where they are applied such as thinning of the skin, easy bruising, skin infection, etc. Topical steroids are likely to be absorbed through the skin into the body and cause side effects similar to oral steroids, especially if they are used continuously for long period on large areas of the body such as the back. You are right, it affects normal production of steroids in the body which is the function of the Chat Doctor. Side effects would include increased risk of getting infection (takes place with very high doses), reduced calcium absorption through the gastrointestinal tract resulting in bone thinning and an increased risk of osteoporosis amongst others. It can suppress growth in child |
Ive had a deep bronchial cough for a couple weeks. It is not uncommon for a head cold to become this loud cough. The tightbess is gone and I thought I was getting better until yesterdayn whenI became tired and the cough started to leave a metallic taste in my mouth. Ive read my dental inplants could be the cause or possibly this has turned into Bronchial infection. Will it go awa? Am I contagious? Should I see a doctor? (Im a big fan of letting my body - not meds - heal itself.)Thanks | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having post infectious bronchitis. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold). And cough with expectoration is common symptom for this. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). If you don't treat this in early stages, this will cause breathlessness also. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello I went to the dentist on Friday to have him look at a tooth that was bothering me. I have previously had a root canal on this tooth and the gums above it are very tender. He said looking at the x rays that he couldn t tell anything was wrong, but because I was having symptoms he recommended I see an endodontist if it didn t get better over the weekend. My dilemma is that I can t get an appointment until Thursday with the endodontist, but I m going out of town on Wednesday. So my question is | Hello there...root canal treated (RCT) tooth at times might result in pain after some time...improper irrigation and cleansing of the root canals while performing the treatment will lead to remnant of pulp tissue and bacteria to accumulate...improper maturation, ( filling up of the canal) will lead to dead space within the canal leading to accumulation of microorganisms.this in turn would lead to infection causing you pain...second reason might be that if your tooth is mobile and root canal treatment done was correct, owing to the weak periodontal support (tissues around the tooth) of the tooth, infection would set in causing pain....get a radiograph done and get yourself evaluated... You can use a course of anti-inflammatory to overcome your pain...don't worry...if the RCT is not fine it can be re-done.... |
are you able to tell me what the risk would be for an 87 year old woman (my aunt) who has an enlarged heart, to have an advanced skin cancer surgically removed from her leg. She is reticent to have it done but of course has had explained the risks of not doing so too. thanks | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Risk of anesthesia is higher in old age patient with enlarged heart. First she should go for echocardiography and ECG. If ECG is normal with normal ejection fraction then she can go for surgery. Otherwise, there is chance of complications. Consult your doctor and take decision accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi, my son is 8 months old and he is suffering from fever 100F to 103F for 2 days.he is on medicatoon calpol 250 mg with dosage 2.5ml for every 6hrs. But temp is increasing to 102F after 3 hrs of giving calpol and he has started shivering lighly. So, I have given meftal p with dosage 4ml. After giving this medicine, temp is raised to 101+F after 4hrs. Again I have given calpol. Meanwhile sponging my sons under arms and forehead. What causes him to fever like this.He has started teething.Pls give me ur valuable advice to see my baby healthy nd play happily. Thank you... | Fever is common in child Chat Doctor. These conditions generally have an allergic component associated. The treatment of such infections is with some antiallergic like levocetirizine along with paracetamol to reduce the temperature. Metal P contains metonymic acid which is more effective than paracetamol in reducing temperature and can also be given. Sponging with water at room temperature will also help. Give steam inhalation to the child as it will help in diluting the cough. Teething could be unrelated but as during such a time, the child has a tendency to put anything and everything in the mouth, he could also have got an infection from such acts. If the child is active and not lethargic, you need not worry. Just continue the treatment you are offering him. In case fever lasts for more than 7 days, you would have to take the child to a doctor and get him investigated. |
Hello. I am an 18 year old girl, my name is Kelsie. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for about one year and 6 months. I usually have a period every 29-30 days, but i havent had my period at all this month, no spotting or cramping or anything. my last period was August 9th, 2013. It is now September 13th, 2013. I use a \"period tracker\" app on my phone to help me keep track. My husband and I try to have sex every day and if not every day its every other day. I am taking multivitamins right now every day. My husband is 21 and very healthy. His last checkup his Dr. told him that his reproductive organs were fine and that his sperm count was high too. I go to a yearly checkup every april, and this past one my Dr. said i was fine and as long as i took at least a multivitamin every day that I would be able to conceive. That is exactally what I have done, so I dont know if my Dr. falsely informed me and something is wrong or that I am simply not doing something right. My periods have never been regular and i usually ovulate between 3-4 days after my period ends, which is usually a 4 day cycle. This month I have felt different. For the past 2 days, periodically throughout the day, I have a queezy feeling and when i even smell my favorite foods, I feel like im going to be sick. What could be wrong? What should I do to higher my chances to conceving? Thank you for your time. | Hi there! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Forum! You say your periods are late by 4-5 days. Have you taken a pregnancy test yet? These days, kits which detect pregnancy as early as the first day of the missed period, are available. Two lines would suggest pregnancy, one line negative and an invalid line would suggest that you may have to repeat the test. If negative, then why don't you conduct a detailed checkup with your gynecologist? Since your husbands report seems to be fine, you can also get yourself tested for your hormonal levels. Your gynecologist may also suggest other tests like ultrasound and the like. Do continue with the multivitamins. As for your symptoms, though they seem to be similar to symptoms associated with morning sickness, 4-5 days after a missed period might be quite early for the symptoms to exhibit (even if pregnant). But yes, do take a pregnancy test nevertheless. Sometimes, the couple may be perfectly fine yet may take time to conceive. Avoid stress at all costs for it may hamper your chances. Good luck! |
hello Dr i am 20years old studying girl i had hair fall from last 3 months but i ignored it but now from last 15days my hair fall has increased like anything n i have almost lost my all hairs even aft i apply oil (pls kindly requesting u to suggest som tips to stop hair los n get fast hair growth | Hi... You seem to have halogen effluvium ..... There may be some cause....like anemia, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, stress, anxiety, worries,travelling, any other internal disease, certain Chat Doctor. ... ..etc. Poor hygiene and poor nutrition may also be responsible for halogen effluvium. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. Investigations may be done to find out the causes. To control hair fall and to improve hair growth you may take biotin 10 tabs daily for few months and apply mild steroid lotion on scalp at night daily. If you have Dan |
I was with my friend today and he was complaining that his gums hurt and felt swollen. An hour later he told me he had a pounding headache and then about an hour after that I looked at his mouth and saw his gums were starting to bleed. What could possibly be going on with him? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Swollen and bleeding gums can be due to various reasons. Is there plaque or calculus on teeth? Gum disease is main reason for bleeding. Or there can be tooth cavity and infection if the gum swelling is in particular area. I suggest your friend to visit a dentist and get checked. If there is gum disease, scaling will help. In case of tooth infection (confirmed with x-ray), RCT is the treatment. Dentist may also prescribe antibiotics and painkillers. Maintain good oral hygiene. Do warm saline rinses. Take healthy diet and multivitamins. Headache could be pain in tooth radiating to head. If it persists after treatment of tooth and gums, see a physician for further investigation. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you. |
Have had a sudden chest pain around the sternum. Have had it for a week now. Random shortness of breaths and lightheadedness. It s not constant and doesn t last more than a couple mins. So.e parts of the day I m fine, then other it just hits. I have an appointment on Monday, i was just wondering if anyone would have an a idea before I go in and ask? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. So ask your doctor about possibility of bronchitis. Get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. If all of these are normal than no need to worry much. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. 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. |
Hello Sir, I have been masturbating from the age of 13. Almost everyday from the age of 16. Now my testicles have shrunk and become loose and small.( they are like a very small ball in a big sack of skin ). Even the skin over my penis has become loose and veins are visible from outside. Also, my erections are not hard enough to have sex. Right now I am 23 years old and its really scary to see the condition of my penis.Please tell me what to do?? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in masturbation since 7 years and now facing problem related to your sexual health.First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you have narrated are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. |
my semen analysis report shows sperm color- greyish opalescent,,volume-1.0ml,viscosity-1/3,liquefaction - complete ,pH-8 microscopic examination report sperm concentration motility-80 M/ml,Rapid progressive -18%,slow progressive -42%, morpology normal forms 10% ,head defect-66%,Neck/mid piece defects-13%,cytoplasmic droplets-11%, post wash concentration is 23M/ml,post wash motility-99% | HelloYour semen analysis findings may indicate excess abnormal morphology sperms. You may need clinical correlation and few investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, ultrasound of scrotum. Findings suggests excess abnormal sperms. At least 16 % sperms should have normal morphology for natural fertilization. Motility is normal. Normally motility should be at least 55 %. Your findings suggest over all 60% motile sperms, so it is normal. You should take healthy and nutritious food. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you take it. You can take antioxidants and go for regular exercise. If infertility persists then assisted fertilization technique can be considered. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
My friend s husband is exhibiting signs of dementia - forgetfulness, loosing documents etc regularly, verbal aggression towards his wife, shouting, refusing to keep an appointment with the memory clinic, driving errors. He really is not able to accept there is any problem and my friend has asked me, as an outsider although I know her husband well - to talk to him. How best can I help him. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe, it appears to be the psyzophrenia, the main feature is to avoid the doctors and denying that he has something. When he refuses psychiatrist treatment, You can consult a physician for some other reason, and get him treated. Once he is in track, he can accept the treatment. If your friend tells also he may not accept. Give him more of green leafy vegetables, pulses,sprouts, and protein rich foods to have good health and resistance. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
hai on june i gt very sick filling dizzy and not eating at all for almost end month and clensed ma stomuch with starmater,then i started having my periods dat june twice....i dnt remember having my periods july. On august early around the 6th i started vomiting and not eating for almost 3months,i went to da hospital told me i was pragnent which is true.what realy bothers me is i dont know how many months i am,bt i think m 6months nw...please help me doctor cz now m worried nd wnt to plan for da baby | Hallow Dear, Let me congratulate you for the pregnancy. To find out the duration of your pregnancy when you are not sure about the date of your last menstrual period, you have following easy options |
Hey I am a 47 year old female. I have been having chest pain for two months. I had my heart checked and everything was ok at that time. Now, I have high blood pressure and very sharp chest pain while even at rest. The last two days my left leg has stopped me in my tracts! the pain was unbelievable! My leg felt bricks on it. I couldn t even pick it up! My chest !hurts really bad to even breath | Hi. Thank you for your question. Sharp chest pains can be originated by acute or chronic inflammation of linings within the chest, such as of pericardium and pleura. Also, they can be musculoskeletal in origin. However, I would recommend an EKG and an echocardiogram, mostly to rule out possible cardiac causes of this chest pain. As regarding blood pressure levels, appropriate treatment should be started, if high. I hope I was helpful. Greetings. |
Hi and thank you. I m a 44 year old man who had TTP in May of 2007. I recovered from this (thanks G-d) after many, many months of plasmapherisis, rituximab and predinsone. I ve not had a relapse. In October of 2012, my SPEP showed a very, very faint monoclonal protein which is MGUS. We repeated the SPEP on March 1st and it was still labled very, very faint monoclonal protein . We did a free serum light chain test that showed my kappa and Lambda in normal range as well as the kappa/lambda ratio . My B2-Microglobulin was also normal 1,949 . My calcium is normal 9.7, CBC, liver and kidney functions are all perfectly settled in the normal ranges. What s the likelihood in your opinion of this turning into MM or someother type of plasma cell dyscricia? Thanks so much. | Thanks for queries we can predict your 10-year risk of MM with reasonable certainty. Of the tests you got done only free serum light chain test will be of some value in prediction. Depending on your country of residence and availability of tests and your own insurance/ financial status we can devise some tests. I would personally recommend flow cytometry for activated plasma cells (APL) but it is available in tertiary institutes only. You can contact me for detailed discussion Hope you find it helpful |
Hi,i have undergone several tests like uv scan,trans vaginal scan and blood tests including hormonal tests and thyroid tests etc. but everything seems normal.we r trying for pregnancy for last one and half year and he too had normal sperm count but we couldn t succeed.i m using trufol,benforce-m and a to z gold multiitamin tablet from before 1 month.i used to get regular periods.in december i have taken premoult to delay my period for some reason and after stopping it i have my period after 3 days ie. dec 25th and in january i have period on 20th but know i missed my period till know and pregnancy test is negative.is their any problem with medicines i mentioned above for delayed period. | Hi, Thanks for your question. I don't think the medicine you are on, or have had could have caused this period problem. You have not provided the details of your test results & from the medicine you are taking I have guessed that you may have an ovulation problem (since you are on metformin, are unable to conceive & have delayed periods). So, my suggestion for you is to register yourself at a good fertility clinic with your partner & get yourself fully evaluated. Once a cause is found you may be offered a specific treatment which may be ovulation induction in your case. Wish you best of luck |
I am not able to focus & concentrate over my work since last 6-8 months. Mind is always wandering over different thoughts. Mental pressure is increasing with the increase in held up work. Even when I wake up for urination during night, mind starts wandering and it takes 15-30 minutes for resleeping. Do these symptoms suggests any sign of depression. Do I need to consult a psyciatric Dr. | Hayes of course this is sign of mental disturbances and in other words can be said to a depression and anxiety, it is still in your hand you can handle it with your own, try to control your thoughts bring back your decision power back, you need to counsel your self the best way for this is gone for meditation, yoga , this will help you a lot will skip the psychiatrist visit nothing to lose in trying this, have good day. |
Hi Dr.! my baby girl is 2.5 years of age.she had diarreah 18 days back and after few days her stool is sometimes little green in colour and with mucus.now from last 10 days few blood streks coming out with mucus.Her Dr. had given antobiotique for diarreah.She is taking breastmilk till now at night only.otherwise she is very playful.Is this serious?why does it happen? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having bacterial diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. It happens because the kids of this age keep everything they play with in mouth resulting in intestinal infection. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Along with antibiotics, I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
I had my birth control, Mirena, removed on Feb. 9. It is going on 6 months now and I can not conceive. Is this normal? I am having intercourse during all ovulation days and still, nothing! My husband takes Keppra. Will that affect anything? He also takes Neurotin, will that affect it? What do I need to do? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor. I have read you question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible. You removed your IRENA, so hormones can be little tricky some ppl cocaine right after the remove contraception some don't, so there is nothing wrong it's just the hormonal imbalance you will cocaine soon ....my advice will be to wait for a month or so still if you haven't conceived go to doc do your blood work and scans also take your husband along and do his semen analysis that will give you idea if nothing is wing but most probably it's the hormonal imbalance post IRENA you will be all right just be calm and stress free hope this answered your question. If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise, rate and close the discussionRegards. |
In a blood test done i got to know that my billirubin was 3.45 on 22nd feb but sgpt and everything else was normal.... i got the treatment done and after a month it was 2. 40 which again has gone up to 3 .31 with alkaline phosphate 396.could you pleas tell me why is it so and is it a type of jaundice ? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your bilirubin is high. You are suffering from jaundice. You should go for complete liver function test including ultrasound abdomen. Furthermore, you should check your direct and indirect bilirubin. It will give you type of jaundice. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I got sick in december with just the common cold. Its been four months and I still have a cough that is worse at nights. It is mostly a dry cough but can sometimes be a wet cough. Sometimes it disappears for a couple days but always seems to come back. Also I sometimes get a sharp pain in the left side of my chest. The pain usually only lasts for a couple minutes at most ten. None of this truly worries me I would just like it to go away. | Respected user, thanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is due to underlying lung infection.* As it is for 4 - 5 months duration, I would recommend consulting once at least your doctor for physical examination and get proper treatment in form of antibiotics, decongestants, bronchodilators, analgesics, cough syrup for better recovery.* Suggestions till then - Plenty of liquids with balanced nutritious diet to combat infection - Maintain room temperature - Inhalation with vapors of boiled water preferably added tincture Benson and head covered with towel for 2 times a day - Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times - Tulsa, honey, turmeric in boiled milk are excellent herbal care takers - Avoid smoking or alcohol strictly - Avoid exposure to excess cold, dusty environments - Use face mask liberally - Regular basis deep breathing exercises with YOGA Hope this will help you. Welcome for any further doubts. Wishing you fine recovery from the same. Regards. |
my father was rushed to the ER tonight the ER physician skyped with a neurologist on his test results. the neurologist said it is very severe he has two blood clots in his lungs and they are inoperable. he is being admitted into ICU now. I have the following questions1. What causes blood clots in the lung? He has never smoked./2. Why is surgery not an option?3. What type of treatments are available?4. Are any of the treatment effective that can reduce the clots and prolong his life?help | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Your father is having pulmonary embolism And the most common cause is Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) of large veins of leg. So from this veins clot dislodges and travel in blood and reaches heart (right sided). From heart clot reaches pulmonary arteries and due to small diameter of these vessels they stuck their. By this they hamper the blood supply of lung and cause the symptoms. And surgery is indicated only in chronic large embolic. Not in acute cases. Fibrinolytic therapy is needed to dissolve the clot. And long term treatment with warfarin is needed. And fibrinolytic therapy is very effecting in prolonging life in pulmonary embolism. |
hello,i waana ask abt my father...actually his skin test for tb infection came negative,then sputum test too was negative,after bronchoscopy doctor went for sputum culture ,there in the 6th week they fond the tb bacteria...although my father is absolutely fine ..no cough ,no sputum problem could u pls tell me that how much the report is reliable | Hello, I understand the confusion that this situation can create, although it is not uncommon in TB. A skin test cannot reliably diagnose an active TB infection and thus a negative test does not rule out tuberculosis. Sputum can often diagnose tuberculosis, but when sputum samples are insufficient, bronchoscopic samples may be collected by a physician. These samples are far more accurate and reliable than simple sputum samples. A positive culture for TB from a bronchoscopic sample is very reliable and indicates infection with tuberculosis. The only important caveat is that the TB culture can sometimes pick up other bacteria as well. The \"AFB\" (Acid fast bacilli) culture can start growing bacteria that look like TB but are different bacteria (nontuberculous Mycobacteria). You should ask the doctor if the result so far is positive for Acid Fast Bacilli or for Tuberculosis. It takes a bit of time to be able to identify the organism is true TB after the initial detection of Acid Fast Bacilli. I hope this clears things up a little. |
Hello, Yesterday I woke up after working a night shift with the rise side of of lower lip swollen. The swelling had subsided by bedtime. This morning, I woke up with the right lower lip swollen which is now reading to the left lower lip. No obvious signs of trauma. No known allergies. Also noticed a twitch in left eye lids this morning. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The common causes of spontaneous swelling of lips is allergy or insect bite. The twitch in eyelids is unrelated to the lip swelling and is usually caused due to strain/stress. Please get examined by a general physician for evaluation and treatment. There is no immediate cause for concern. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I been having middle bk pain where it feels hard to stand and sit in a good posture. Also have tailbone pain where it hurts to sit a certain way or bend. Been going on a week and the pain is still there. Been resting after it happend. The tailbone pain is still there but tolerable. But the pain in my middle of my bk hurts. Cant stand for to long. Or even sit up right. What is going on? | I understand your problem, I would have guided you properly if you had mentioned your age and profession you are in (have you been in sitting profession for long, some desktop job???), with kind of details you have mentioned you are suffering from condition called coccydynia , and you also need to get an x-ray done for your lumbar spine. For your tail bone pain, you need to keep a lot of patience, it takes time to subside.In the meanwhile these are the following you should do to relieve pain.1. Take rest if it's paining badly, it works wonders2. Sit in hot water bath tub for about 15 minutes.3. Tyre like seats are available in medical stores in the name of cocydynia seats, these are there to release pressure from tail bone.4. Specific exercise known as keels exercises have to be done, consult your physiotherapist for the same. These are for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, many of my patients have reported improvement by doing this exercises.ultrasonic therapy (on pulsed mode) and short wave treatment for 10 days would help you to relieve pain |
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