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My heart has been racing for a couple weeks now. Heart rates ranging on average from 111 to 122. I do nothing to cause this. It is like this even while sitting down doing nothing. Along with this and for even longer my left arm has felt like it has a rubber band around it cutting off circulation or something. It sometimes gets so painful i can not hold it up to wash my hair or even put it in a pony tail. Well now the last few days I ve been having an issue with my neck. It feels as if the main arteries (or at least the largest ones) on both sides are a out to explode. It mainly feels like this if i move in certain positions, do any kind of work and most definitely cough. Coughings the worst. It also feels as iff the sensation may be starting to go down into my right shoulder a bit. What is going on and how worried should i be? I ve told two of my doctors about my heart rate and my arm and they just brush it off. | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI understand your query and concern. Irregular heart beat in your case are suggestive of any arrhythmias of heart which means abnormal conduction abnormality of heart. I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo of your heart immediately to confirm the diagnosis. I also advise you to get lipid profile, complete blood picture, chest x-ray immediately as a part of routine check up. Chat Doctor. Avoid stress and anxiety. Avoid smoking, alcohol, fatty foods. Abnormal lipid profile if present in your case should be treated with atorvastatin. Monitor blood pressure and heart rate immediately. EP study and radiofrequency ablation will be the procedure of choice. Consult your cardiologist for expert management. Post your further queries if any, Thank you. |
I was attacked by two dogs.I have 16 puncture wounds on my right leg, my upper buttock, and my left breast.i have been off my feet for two days and got medical treatment directly after the incident.Today, I went to work and now there is very dark bruising around the bites that was not there before.Should I be worried? | Hello dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your query and understood your concern. As per details, it seems that the bruises after the dog bite are the sequel of the trauma that happened to you at the site of bite. Actually there are small blood vessels In our skin which when rupture due to trauma as dog bite in your case results in blood accumulation underneath skin. This subsequently heals and leave discoloration which appear as bruise on the skin. If you have taken antirabies injections and washed the area timely, you need not to worry about the same. I hope I am able to solve your query. Stay healthy. |
My mother had a sudden onset of quite severe cramping in her lower middle abdomen. She felt faint and dizzy and had trouble walking. She went to the Doctors and they did a urinary test which had blood in it but which has come back negative for an infection. There were proteins in the urine which were not meant to be there. She has had bloods done but they results have not come back yet. Her stomach is swollen and sore to the touch. Im annoyed that nothing more has been done, she is keeping the pain at bay with painkillers. She has had normal bowel movements and hasnt had nausea or vomiting. Could this possibly be a kidney stone, kidney cyst or something else entirely. Im annoyed about the fact nothing has been done in terms of urgency as she is in a bit of discomfort. | Welcome to Chat Doctor The blood and protein in urine is mainly due to compromising renal infection due to the no. of causes combined called nephrotic syn Chat Doctor. The kidney stone may cause blood but do not cause protein in urine. The swelling in abdomen may be as cities which occurs due to fluid accumulation in renal failure. It is recommended to have renal function tests to assess the urea and creatinine levels. An ultrasound PUB will be quite helpful. ThanksRegards |
Hi I m trying to get info on behalf of my mom...she s 55yrs old now and for the past 10 yrs if not more she has this strange lumps with swelling around the effected area forming after a small injury e.g. knocking her foot against the bedside table or picking up a bruise on her hand after a small knock ect. After an injury like that, she gets like an almost hardened lump which she finds very painful and which sometimes last for months before going away. A few years ago she had one of these lumps removed by a doctor and she can only describe it as dried, hardened blood being almost crumbly . The doctors never found a reason for this happening and as a result this still happens quite regularly. After time she ended up drinking loads of pain killers. She did come across some tablets which she reckoned helped quite a lot, but then after a recent serious ulcer, the doctors recommended she doesn t use these tablets anymore. Do you have any idea of what the cause of these lumps might be. I apologise for being vague, but this is the only info I have. Me and my mother lives in different countries and I m just trying to get some more info on the subject. Any help will be appreciated. | Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you. I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion, Dear Your Mom seem to suffer from Coagulation factors deficiency, mostly factor VIII and others need to be investigated in your case. Consult Physician and Hematologist to work up your case and find out the cause of repeated hematomas and fibrotic resolved lumps after small injuries. Liver illnesses and alcohol cirrhosis need to be ruled out as these may cause such a lump commonly, if not kept in mind would increase the cost of investigation and treatment in your case. Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied by it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME. I would love to help you out.Awaiting any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant |
While driving I have noticed in the last couple of months that my head starts swimming and I get a little disoriented when I go around curves or on to bridges, overpasses anything like that. I have already had 2 pin strokes and a mitro valve replacement. Was told I had the small vessel disease and not sure if this has something to do with it. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of peripheral vertigo and labyrinthine dysfunction. These are related to middle and inner ear dysfunction. Small vessel disease and ischemic changes in the brain (lack of blood flow to brain) usually do not cause these symptoms. You can consult ENT doctor for more detailed evaluation and treatment. Using medications such as betahistine tablets would help you. I hope it helps. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
4 days ago I have fallen off of a skateboard due to speed wobbles. I fell forward in a superman position landing on my forearm. It is scraped bruised and swelling began to appear 2 days later. My fore arm is heavily swelled up. It is 30-40% bigger than before. Bruises and spots have develped on my bicep. What may this be diagnosed as? How may I treat this? | Hi. Thanks for the query. Sorry to know that you experienced a fall. The bruise you see on you forearm and arm are due to trauma to the tissues and collection of blood beneath the skin which will disappear in a few days. But looking at the description of the swelling, there are possibilities that it might be a compartment syn Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to contact a surgeon and get it checked as soon as possible. |
Sir, my is suffering from low b.p. since last 5 days and has a fear of death. It happened once earlier when she gave birth to my first kid who is now 6 years old. The Psychiatrist suggested Chlonotril 0.5 tablets at that time. Whenever she gets depressed, she uses this medicine. Now, even after using medicine for improving b.p. and chlonotril 0.5 simultaneously, her condition is not improving. She is 33 years old. Kindly advise what to do now. | Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that Control can help reduce anxiety, but it can lead to chronic fatigue. It does not affect blood pressure values usually. Nevertheless, I recommend increasing salt and water intake and discussing with her doctor on the possibility of starting an antidepressant, which can help against depression. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Dear on 11th of feb 2012 dog of ma landlord had bited me which is a street dog but since last 3 year , dog is living with ma landlord,but they had not given any vaccination to that dog., blood had not came out , but it is clearly visible.on the same day i went to the hospital and taken a injection of Rabipur & TT i.e on 11th Feb, i had taken the 2nd dose on 14th feb, doctor had refered me to another hospital for serum injection, but mistakenly i had not heard within the 7 days, today when i went to that hospital Dr said me that, time has crossed, he cannot inject that serum after 7 days. today i have taken the 3rd dose of rabipur. now i am worried of not taking that serum.is there a chances of any problem.Thanks & RegardsSmreeti | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by a street dog which was not vaccinated against rabies. As you have mentioned in your history you have been given three doses of vaccine on days 0,3, and 7. Your concern is you have not given anti rabies serum. As your doctor has referred you to the higher center for the purpose of getting anti rabies serum. But the doctor has denied you the same quoting that you don't require the serum after 7 days of dog bite. If it is a Cat III bite (If Bleeding from that site), According to WHO guidelines it is mandatory to take anti rabies serum up to 15 days of bite. So I would have given the anti rabies serum on day 7 also. Thank you. |
i was at work and recovering from a cold. i have rested the last few days but had to work anyway. I went tonight to work feeling ok and with in and hour into my shift started to feel really weird... light headed really hot and seeing like the tv snow station, I could barely see anything when i got my manager to sit me down. i have never had that happen in my 53 years. My ears have had some issues from flying a few times in the last 7 months. I had pneumonia back in May. The ER told me I have fluid behind my eardrums but did not remove it. It just scared me, never fly that way. | Hi sir.....first I want you not carry and simply read that illustration details to find solution for that ....about your question I would like to tell you that mostly you have what's is called Otis media effusion....this is inflammation of middle ear with effusion of fluid behind Chat Doctor. .....from your words you had pneumonia...and flying.then have common cold....all these factors causes Otis media effusion and enhance accumulation of fluid behind ear....respiratory infections and flying causes it then you have common cold that made it worse...this fluid affect what is called Eustachian tube in the ear, and it causes severe dizziness to you....this fluid is very harmed to you and |
Hi my friend bit her tongue 2 nights ago and today she is in sever pain. She hasn t been able to eat, drink, or take medication except liquid ibprofen because the pain is so bad. Now her ears are hurting and her eyesight is becoming blurred. She tried to do a glycol mouth rinse but that was painful too what is going on and is there anything she can take for pain that will help? | Hi, tongue bite is a painful condition which takes time to heal so continue with liquid ibuprofen, apply pain receiving gel to the affected area thrice daily. She can also apply lidocaine jelly over the affected area while eating food, the jelly will cause numbness and pain relief for short duration. In order to prevent mouth infection instead of using a mouthwash rinse with warm water 4-5 times a day also add 1 tsp salt in it, that will help in preventing infection and speed up the healing. Take care |
I keep getting a ticklish feeling in my lower abdomen and then feel like passing urine. Also..last few days back my hands and legs also feel ticklish not all the time but in spells of some time. It is very disturbing as it takes away all attention. The ticklish feeling is in the arms, feet, abdomen and genitals too...Please guide on what could be .... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, You have mentioned that you are experiencing ticklish feeling all over the body - on the arms, feet, abdomen and genitalia. The ticklish feeling does not seem to be associated with urination. There are certain receptors in the skin which respond to sensations of ticklish, touch, pressure, heat etc. These sensations are carried to the central nervous system via nerves. Thus disorder of receptors or nerve is suspected. Tingling sensation can occur due to chemicals like lead poisoning; hormonal imbalances like hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, diabetes; or neurological disorders etc. You need to consult your physician for clinical examination and relevant investigations to know the cause of tingling sensation. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 16 month old baby has a very dry coarse cough. Almost sounds like a whooping cough. i can hear the flem in his chest. He sounds like hes wheezing when hes sleeping. Other then that he seems fine. No loss of apetite. Please help | Hello dear. I would like to have a more detailed history regarding the symptoms. Do you have a family history of asthma or allergy? Your child is an early Wheeler. I would advise a good antihistamine like levocetrizine 2.5 ml at night for 1 month, monteleukast sachet 4\u00a0mg at night for 2 months and spy. Asthakind 2 ml twice daily for 2 weeks. Hope it will help. You can also use some home remedies like a teaspoon of honey in a glass of Luke warm water given once daily. You can also use ivy leaves extract once or twice daily that come with the name of spy. Coferb/pros pan. It will soothe Chat Doctor. Wishing your child good health |
Hi doctor, I am on this routine of eating food and friuts that suit my blood group - B positive. I learnt that Aloe vera is is a No No for my blood group. A friend said Aloe Vera is an adaptogen but when i take Forever living Aloe gel i feel slight ache in my stomach for 30mins - 1hr. Please does this mean Aloe does not suit my blood group? Frances | Hi, Aloe vera is a plant related to cactus. It produces two substances, Gel and Latex, which are used for medicines. Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plants skin and is yellow. Some aloe products are made from the whole crushed leaf, so they contain both gel and latex. Aloe medications can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Aloe gel is taken by mouth for Often arthritis, Constipation including Stomach ulcers. It is also used as a general tonic. Because aloe gel contains, water, minerals, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Most people use aloe gel topically, as a remedy for skin conditions including burns, sunburn, psoriasis, cold sores and acne. Possible interactions, Taking aloe latex orally may cause severe intestinal cramps or diarrhea. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not take aloe vera. Do not take aloe vera for 2 weeks period to any surgical procedure as it may cause increased bleeding during surgery. It is not possible to interact with the blood group. Aloe latex is not recommended for use internally for longer than 10 days, because it can cause laxative dependency. Aloe vera is not an Reactogenic herb. |
OK I am anticipating having some dental work done. My dentist is suggesting sedation dentistry. His office uses a Dr. Atlas to administer the medication. I am trying to find out about this Dr. to put my mind at ease. I am not comfortable with being put out due to the fact that I have acid reflux and have not laid flat in years. I need to know that he and my dentist will take me seriously about not being put all the way down in the chair due to that problem. How can I find out about Dr. Atlas and do I need to worry about this? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The dental work is using done on local anesthesia, it is not clear why the dentist is using general anesthesia, since the treatment plan of the dentist is not elaborated here. Acid re-flux is usually overlooked, so it is absolutely necessary for you to keep the dentist and the anesthetist updated and treatment you are taking for reflux. It will help in avoiding any complications during and after the procedure. Preventive measures can be taken. Hope this was useful, and you have a successful procedure. Thanks and regards. |
I have married 5 years back. on the abortion found TB in utres and treatment done for 6 months. Then again i had abort the child and then all test like T3 t4 and tourch test has done and was ok reportedly. In the hsg test, left tube was opened ant right tube is blocked. now 1cm ovarian cyst detected. please let me know what to do. how can i concive the child and what is the procedure | Hi, thanks for writing. Get an ovulation induction this time and follow up with follicular study to know the time of ovulation. Intercourse should occur during this time. Post ovulation take progesterone for 10 days. As soon as the pregnancy becomes positive take aspirin and progesterone to support pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask any doubts through http |
when my baby was 5 month old he got seizurs coz of wrong dose of other medicin, he was on tegrital of all most eight month,though after starting this medicin his seizurs never occer, after eight month his eeg reports were normal and doctors told us to temper down his medidin.he medicin tegrital was stoped . noe he is 3year and 4months old and prefectly allright . has we done right by stoping his medicin | Hi, Seizure in neonates under 5 years of age is usually benign condition and not worrisome. It is good to know that there are no more seizures after digital use. Now that there are no seizures for more than 6 months and EEG is normal, medication can be stopped as it is now done. A few clinicians though believe in continuing it for a year, however as your child is young and chronic use is associated with side effects, I agree with your doctor, and it is the right decision. Do not worry. He should be fine. Hope this answers your query. Regards |
Hi, My wife gets periods regularly every 28 days. We work in 2 diff cities and meet on weekends & holidays. Last time we had unprotected sex. She got her periods on 6th of June and we had unprotected sex on the following weekend that is on 12th & 13th of June & as we were worried of any unwated pregnancy we had used i-Pill on 13th afternoon. Now she missed her periods by 2days. Though we are aware that i-Pill may delay periods, still I thought of seeking your advice. I will be meeting my wife comming weekend. Kindly advise me accordingly if I had to get her some medication to prevent pregnancy. Are the one-step-pregnancy-test-kits reliable if we opt for them. Thanks & Regards, Shan | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the delay in period might be due to pill. Usually pill is 95% effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. As you have taken within stipulated time the failure chance is rare. As the pill is a high dose progesterone the timing and amount of bleeding of period can be effected. So the pill might have delayed the period. Just to clear the benefit of doubt I suggest you to do a urine pregnancy test. The test is usually positive a week after missed period. I suggest you to wait for spontaneous onset of periods. But overall the chances of pregnancy are very, very rare. The one touch urine pregnancy tests are reliable. And for now no medicines are required for the termination of pregnancy. Just need to wait for the periods and test for pregnancy. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
I feel extremely sad and depressed particularly during night and when I am alone. Feel like crying without proper reason. Feel like I am alone and wanted to move ou of family. I had given birth to a baby girl 2 months ago. Can it be a postpartum depression. What s the remedy for this?? | Hi Ma'am, I can understand your present situation and could feel the suffering. Actually, postpartum periods are very stressful because you have to take care of baby along with your health. Because you're unable to cope up with stress, your slowly entering into postpartum related stress disorders mostly postpartum blues or postpartum depression. Because of disease process itself, you're suffering with this loneliness, crying spells, decreased self-confidence, hopeless ideas. I advise you to consult a psychiatrist immediately and start treatment. Mostly you will be prescribed with antidepressants and cognitive behavior therapy depending upon your present situation. I also advise you to go for walking in the morning, watch humor in television, chat with old friends which all act as stress relievers and help you in coping with present situation still better. Take Care |
History | coronary angiogram is the gold standard test for diagnosis of coronary artery disease with a sensitivity level as high as 99.9% .so the chest pain and burning sensation is not because of cardiac cause. There are some other causes which can present with the same symptoms and can mimic pain of cardiac origin few of them are gastritis heart burn acid peptic disorders you say, you have acid reflux for several years, you were diagnosed with duodenal ulcer, ATT therapy also increases formation of acid and causes severe gastritis, most likely cause of your chest heaviness and pain is HERD(Castro esophageal reflux disease). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (HERD), Also known as acid reflux. HERD occurs when stomach contents move back into the throat. This may cause a burning sensation in the chest known as heartburn. Once cardiac condition has been excluded, the most common cause of chest pain is HERD. I would like to say that treatment of HERD is done according to the following guidelinesPatients are often prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) also called a PPI trial(e.g. omeprazole). They must be taken at least 30-60 minutes before breakfast. If the patient responds, the treatment can be continued for at least 8 weeks. For patients not responding to a PPI(as in your case) alone a combination of PPI with Levosulpiride should be tried for 4 weeks. Low doses from the class of Chat Doctor. These medications are felt to produce their favorable effect by reducing pain transmission from the esophagus to the brain. The two most commonly used agents are migraine and trazodone. For patients not responding to either acid inhibition trial or TCA, esophageal motility testing (a study done to evaluate the muscle contractions of the swallowing pipe) may be done to look for other uncommon causes of chest pain such as Andalusia. Esophageal Andalusia is an esophageal motility disorder involving the smooth muscle layer of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), Andalusia is characterized by difficulty in swallowing, regurgitation, and sometimes severe chest pain and burning sensation. A peptic ulcer is one of the most important cause of dizziness, chest heaviness and explains all your symptoms.it's not your heart it's because of gastritis and ATT increases it |
Hello Last December I had a case of dermetitis on my back near my shoulder blade... I was prescibed a cream which I had to apply 3 x a day for almost 2 months... I was using my left arm, pushing my left elbow with my right hand trying to reach the dermatis .. In doing so I did not realize I was extending my arm , until I started to get some pain, and then boom!! I was in extreme pain . I tried to move my arm or try to sleep lying down, that was merely impossible.... I was sleeping in an upright position for 3 weeks on my couch... I was first given some painkillers, that did absoulutely nothing.. Thank God, when Monday came around I say my GP, and he gave me Naprosyn 500mg for 10 days... That helped a little, did some Physio, but still to this day can t rotate my shoulder or trying to place my arm behind my back, or even trying to wear my jacket is very difficult and painful... Should I get a cortesoine shot??? I still do my daily exercises... Thank you Mary | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the shoulder injury. I see through the query that you have used Naproxen with minimal effect. So, yes, you can try to use steroid shots. You should consult your doctor for the prescription. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
Okay so this morning when I went to use the restroom I urinated; it also hurt badly. Not only that when I wiped myself there was light colored blood. This was the only time that this happend to me. Yesterday I did drink heavily. I am female. I also am sexually active. I smoke cigarettes and marijuana every now and then. So that isnt normal. What does it mean? | Hello. The most common cause of hematuria in young women is the urinary tract infection(UTI). If besides hematuria you have discomfort during urination and increased urinary frequency, UTI is likely diagnosis. Go to your doctor. He can confirm the diagnosis with a sample of your urine or request additional tests if UTI is discarded. I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) |
i am 38 yrs old and feel that i am under depression, as my compitior buy a showroom so i was also looking for the showroom for me, few months before i final a loction of showroom but the dealing could not final and i missed. the same thing disturbed me a lot. as i have only a girl so i think my future that who will care me as i get worried. | Hi, thanks for Chat Doctor. If you feel you are depressed, You should consult the psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment if any. Doctor may check your personality traits or personality disorder if any. Doctor may prescribe anti-depressant Chat Doctor. In other mode of treatment, doctor may advise taking psychotherapy sessions and stress management.Meanwhile, you can do yoga, meditation or breathing exercise for controlling the stress. Thanks |
A young man who is a friend of mine and lives in Haiti, is having alot of pain in his chest and it hurts when he breaths out. He was hit in the chest with a ball several years ago and it was hurt then. He was recently hit in chest again and now he says it is worse than before. He doesnt have access to much medical intervention, what advice would you give him? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your friends situation and problem. He is having repeated blunt chest trauma. This kind of trauma can cause rib fracture, pneumothorax, Pulmonary contusions and musculoskeletal injury. And in all these, chest pain on breathing is seen. So better to get done chest x-ray to rule out all these complications. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about much. Possibility of musculoskeletal injury is more. So ask him to avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial. Don't worry, he will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks. |
Hey, just last night i realized this grey almost rotten mold area in my high upper gum. I actually picked at it a little just now and its a hard grey looking growth, i was able to move it and actually take a side of it out but it seemed like it extended into my gum a little further so i didn t risk pulling the entire thing out and i dont currently have tweezers. Any idea what it could be? Its really freaking me out and I m probably going to call a dentist tomorrow. | Hello and welcome, is your teeth decayed?or the gum is grown into the decayed area. Then it may be pulp polyp or gingival polyp. Pulp polyp is a unique form of pulpits wherein the inflamed pulp, instead of perishing by continued suppuration, reacts by excessive and exuberant proliferation.it involves teeth with large, open carious lesions.a pulp so affected appears as a pinkish-red globule of tissue protruding from the pulp chamber and not only fills the carries defect but also extends beyond. The lesion may or may not bleed readily, depending upon the degree of vascularity of the tissue and epithelialization. The involved tooth have an excessive blood supply because of large root opening. This may persist as such for many months or several days. The condition is not reversible and may be treated by extraction of the tooth or by pulp extirpation. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hello,i have taken afb smear and afb culture and doctor diagnosed that i have tuberculosis in the lungs. i have been provided with rimactazid, benadon, mycobutal and pza(1500 mg) are these the correct medicines. how long am i supposed to take thse medicines. also doctor advised me to take liver function test after a month. Will i get any serious side effects since i am taking heavy dosages of medicines. i am 54 kgs. wanted to know wheter after taking thse medicines tb will be cured completely ? | Hello dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Guidelines pertaining to your query - Your current medicine regimen is perfect as per your body weight and WHO guidelines for treatment of TB.- Liver function test is mandatory to get done at certain time intervals to check liver function when you are taking TB medicines.- These are not heavy doses, it must to get cured, under medical supervision, it is not going to cause any serious side effects.- TB will be cured completely provided you finish all the doses as per advise of your doctor. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Regards dear take care. |
my brother in law has stage 4 cirrosis hes yellow adema in legs eye lids are swelling skin tears bruising i dont think much more than a week should i just keep himwarm and comfortable eating very little and still having bowel movements and urine looks like coffee | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... According to history your brother-in-law having state four cirrhosis so high mortality and condition is very bad just now in history. For edema, he might prescribe diuretic like furosemide.... If needed for portal hypertension beta blocker can be given... If possible in emergency situation TIPS like less invasive procedure can be done... Give him grinned Carrot and spinach juice daily... Take care Advise |
Hi-I have a 16 month old son.While he is full of energy he seems to be having some skin diseases from the time he was 3-4 months.1st it was the cheeks-which was rather red,then these red patches with what looked like red pimples were noticed on his thighs.2day I saw red patches on his back.Took him 2 a doctor who prescribed Clamist syrup,Eclospan ointment,and Dermadew lotion.What may be his problem-is it serious ? | Thank you for your query. He has allergic dermatitis. It is predisposition to bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, urticaria etc. You should find cause and treat him. He should get examined |
Hello, my dad he is 82 years old and has been sick for the past two years. He kept telling us the doctors dont know what he has. He recently told me he has bone marrow cancer. Myeloproliserapye loi &lymphatic leukemia ( not sure if I have the right spelling. He says the doctors cant treat him because the treatment would be worse than his illness and they could only guarantee at most a 10 percent chance that it would work. Anyways I am a bit confused and hope you could provide me with some info. His health seems to be getting worse. Thanks for any info you can provide. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Myeloproliferative disease is a condition affecting the bone marrow and usually changes are visible in the bones of the spine. Right now it is suggested to study the MRI scan of his spine if done earlier and if not doe then doing it important. The MRI scan will show the changes which might indicate any bone marrow pathology like myeloproliferative disorders. If he has any problems associated to a particular bone then that needs to be investigated in detail. He might also require a bone marrow biopsy to know the exact nature of cells and confirm condition including myeloproliferative disorder or leukemia. If he has been consulting his doctor for two years then it is most likely slowly progressive. Any treatment and its suitability can be discussed only after making a confirmed diagnosis by doing bone marrow study and immunohistochemistry. Please do not worry. |
The top right of my brain feels numb or fuzzy, my memory is really awful, its hard to pronounce words, and my motor skills are lacking. At first i thought i was just absent-minded and clumsy, but then i noticed the fuzziness in my head. Sometimes, i swear, i see flashes of light in the corner of my eye. I dont know if im just overreacting or if its serious. Please tell me what you think. | Complicated migraine headaches without the cephalic phase....at least for now. There could be other diagnoses to give, but I need more information such as gender, age, and other symptoms associated such as numbness/tingling/cramping, stiffness, weakness, clumsiness of the limbs, etc. I am a neurologist and headache specialist so if this does out to be a migraine variant or some type I would be able to help you track them and then, will help you manage them and cope better with your situation. If you'd like to contact me through this network for more 1-1 time then, use |
I ve had a kidney stone back in Dec 2012, and I already passed the stone. When I was passing the stone I kepted feeling like I had to pee. Now at times I still have that feeling and I don t know why. I work in a hospital and talked to some of the nurses and they said maybe UTI but its not because I drink plenty of water and juice. Why do I feel that way? I don t have any pain. | Thank you for using Chat Doctor The first step in evaluating your problem would be an urinalysis. If the urinalysis is indicative of infection, then the urinary tract infection is likely causing your symptoms. If a UTI is identified, reevaluate after treatment. If no UTI is identified and the urine is positive for microscopic hematuria [positive for small amounts of RBC's/blood), you may need to be evaluated for recurrent kidney stone. People who have had a kidney stone have a 50% or greater chance of recurrence. If your original imaging studies showed multiple stones, and you passed only one, it is possible that you may be passing another. If the urinalysis is entirely clear then consider other causes such as overactive bladder Take care and be well |
Hi... 3 years ago I suffered from typhoid, I took proper treatment according to doctor s prescription but I wasn t able to take proper rest during my illness period as I was going through my final thesis those days.. I got better through medications but since then severe pain In my joints started after that.. it went away after a while but my right arm and hand s joint pain is still there.. since three years now.. it gets better in summer and gets worse once the weather starts to get cold. Please suggest .. | Hi, Welcome to the ChatDoctorBrief. It could be Arthritis. Detail. As typed can cause arthritis too, but since it has been years, so it could be autoimmune cause of joint pain too. For pain, you may use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller like tab. Ibuprofen. But my opinion would be got checked thoroughly by a rheumatologist to rule outside cause. Hopefully my answer will be helpful. Chat Doctor. |
My husband says he was stung possibly by bee on his lower leg 12 weeks ago while mowing the grass. As of today he still limps so bad and he can hardly stand on his leg. Says it starts at that area and runs up his leg to his hip. Dont see how this can be 12 weeks later. He needs to see a doctor but doesnt want tons of test over this. Do you know of anyone that has encountered such a thing from a bee sting? | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum It is possible to get pain and inflammation from bee sting like this but possibility of bites from other organisms/creatures should be ruled out first. So, If he is sure that he has a bee sting then he may take antihistamines and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. But if not sure, then please visit a doctor for physical examination and investigations to rule out bites from other organisms. All the best. |
my daughter has not been feeling well since after having pneumonia. She is now having hand tremors and sweaty hands. Is there a blood test I should ask for when taking her in to get checked out. Today she said that she felt that her legs were going to give out. | Hello, As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this |
hi..i am rinki and my age is 21 years old ..i have stones in my both kidneys..around 3 months before , i have taken 1 vovern injection in right buttock.its 3 moths spend bt still its paining alot and whenever i walk run its pain like i can never bear it out..plzz give ur suggestion.. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your outermost small stones in patients can be treated with observation and acetaminophen or other painkillers. More serious cases with intractable pain may require Chat Doctor. In cases of emergency, treatment of nephrolithiasis involves management of renal (ureteral) colic, including surgical interventions where indicated, and medical therapy for stone disease. In emergency settings where concern exists about possible renal failure, the focus of treatment should be on correcting deny |
I have a skin condition which started as a rash in Jan this year & has progesssed from my lower body up to my ear lobes, neck, head and is now predominantly on my arms, climbing gradually with some remaining itching on my neck and head but my arms is the biggest problem. It appeared to start as a creeping fungal rash but has changed. | Hello, Thanks for the query. Fungal infection are usually confined. It can be extensive only when immunity is low. Get your HIV test done. Another possibility is a condition called as mitosis fungoides, It is a pre cancerous condition, A biopsy may be required. Please meet a dermatologist if it persists. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
MRI reads 1. Broad based shallow right sided disc herniation at c5-c6 results in some mild ventral cord effacement slightly more on the right. Slight right foraminal narrowin. 2. Shallow ventral impression on the anterior subarchnoid space can be seen at C3-4 and C4-5. What does this mean | Hi and thanks for using Chat Doctor. MRI repot means that there is herniated disc disease of your cervical column, and it is in first stages. There is a slight degree of your spinal medulla. However, treatment should be leaded from your clinical neurologic findings in correlation with MRI findings. 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. |
I have a feeling of weakness in the legs, fatigue and slight nausea (off and on) for the past week. There is mold in a bathroom in my house, but I do not use it often (however I do go in there a few times a day just to go to bathroom quickly). I also have a history of anxiety , but I do not feel anxious. Is it possible that subconscious anxiety manifests in purely physical ways? Any help with be amazing, i am very worried. | Hello......... Thanks for your query. Going through your symptom profile, it appears that these symptoms are manifestations of an anxiety disorder. You also have past history of an anxiety disorder. You require a thorough evaluation for various domains of anxiety disorders. Effective treatment options include antianxiety medication and psychotherapy (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy. You can also try out breathing relaxation exercises, yoga and meditation practices. Hope you found the information useful. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi my name is haylee. I am 15 years old and my lower right back has been hrting for the past few months now. It has hurt alot more when i and laying in bed at night, and it has gotten so bad to the point where my right leg also cramps and it makes it hard to sleep. Also, im a a junior varsity cheerleader, and when im at practice, any exercise i do that has to do with my right leg, my back pops. But it never happens on the left side of my back. Does anyone know what is happening and what i should do? Thank you | Welcome to ChatDoctorAfter going through your query I concluded that you're having chronic backache. Its seems to be due to muscle weakness and vitamin deficiency. You can get your vitamin D3 level and take its supplements if it is low. Calcium and vitamin Be complex supplements are likely to help. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link |
Hi! I am 50 years old now, in July 2010 I had an MRI spine cervical due to neck and shoulder pain radiating to upper limb with paresthesia. The result shows Mild cervical spondylosis with small disc bulges indenting the thecal sac at C4-6. There is a posterior osteophytes at C3/4. I had so many physiotherapies done and acupuncture but no pain relief. Now 2014 the pain is getting worse and I cannot raise my arm for long period of time. As a scrub nurse, it is so painful when I am assisting the surgeon in retracting the instruments. What will I do with the pain cause it is radiating to my back? | Hello, Thanks for your query. The MRI report you have given above goes with Cervical Spondylosis. There are features of Disc bulge with narrowing of neural foramina from C4-C7 levels. Usually, the spinal cord and nerve roots are protected within the spinal canal. The spinal canal is guarded by the vertebrae which separated from one another by a cushion like intervertebral discs. With age, degenerative changes occur which leads to disc prolapse and spinal cord/nerve root compression. These degenerative changes are not completely reversible, but the further progression of these changes can be retarded with medical treatment and regular physiotherapy exercises. Usually the treatment goes in following lines |
I have a lump on my penis. It started suddenly and became very swollen within a day. The second day, the swelling had reduced a bit but my lymph glands in my groin/thigh area were tender. The third day, the tenderness had gone away, along with most of the swelling. Its been 6 days now. The bump is secreting puss. Not much. It seems to me that it is healing well. I would like to know if i should be worried that i have syphillus. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have syphilis or some other sexual transmitted diseases. You need examination. Furthermore, you should consult your doctor and go for examination. Then 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. |
hi i am 25 yr female having hair loss in frontal region. i am taking follihair and minoxidil 5% twice daily for 1 mnth n iron n calcim suppl. have normal testosteron n dheas normal and dont have pcot. low vit d and familial dyslipidemia. after using minoxidil i think my hair fall increases. some times i develop nodular cystic acne. my doctor dignosed me seborrhea and telogen effluvium. i am very depresses. should i take androgen blocker like spironolactone or something else for how mch time please help me | You're most probably having female pattern hair loss which starts with thinning of hairs which over the time leads to progressive hair loss... As you say you have started with minoxidil 5% and collinear...minoxidil is the most trusted and FDA approved Chat Doctor. .yes its true that in the beginning people noticed even a more hairball but don't panic it will go in a couple of weeks, and you will notice new hairs soon...remember the full effect of minoxidil takes 6-12 months...don't switch medicines and have patience...and yes get yourself checked to rule out POD which could be the root cause of all your problems...thanks |
i have central back pain either side of my spine, and my urine is yellow first thing in the morning, but both get better as the day goes on. i am 59, 5 foot 8 inches, and 11 stone 2 pounds, i have had back pain before, but this is not the same, that was lower back pain, usually caused by twisting wrong or lifting wrong at work, this is central, and feels different, otherwise i am, and always have been in good health. | Hi, thanks for posting the concern in the Chat Doctor. A central back pain with yellowish discoloration of urine should be evaluated for any liver or gallbladder pathology. However, other causes of central back pain and/ or high colored urine should also be excluded. They are- Pancreatitis or any other pancreatic pathology, Peptic ulcer disease, non ulcer dyspepsia, renal pathology, small intestinal pathology etc. But, the primary thing we need to know to come to a diagnosis is whether you are at all interim or the urine is only high colored. A conjunctival examination by a local physician and more accurately a serum bilirubin test would help us understand whether you have jaundice. In that case, the causes of hyperbilirubinemia along with back pain will be evaluated. Otherwise, if it is only high colored urine, your HY Chat Doctor. Therefore, my understanding is, you should consult your local physician immediately for further clinical examination and evaluation. You may have to do the following tests-Complete blood count, urea, creatinine, sodium, potassium, LFT, amylase, lipaseUrine for Routine examination USG whole abdomen the time being, please maintain good oral HY |
Teen daughter texted saying her chest hurts and feels like there is a lot of pressure on it. feeling a bit shaky. Ate food 1/2 hour ago after only eating a bagel and cream cheese at 1 pm. I heard cough a bit this morning and blowing her nose. Beginning of a cold I would say? The heaviness on the chest makes me wonder. keep an eye on that? | Hi Regarding your concern, I would explain that the heaviness on the chest could be related to a respiratory tract infection. Gastritis can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests |
Hello i got sick i believe on monday had a regular flu runny nose the usual then on wedsday i stayed up all night went ouside enjoyed a shot and a beer and cigs the next morning i woke up with a horrible cough its been 2 days now and now i have shortness of breath weazzing harsh coughs which make my chest ache a bit | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are having post infectious bronchitis. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways, and it is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (flu). Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest pain, coughing, wheezing, breathlessness etc. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi i have been experiencing vaginal burning since having a kidney infection in october, i then went onto having vaginal swabs and i was told i had an infection, it wasnt sexually transmitted but needed treating tablets. I believe the infection had been caused by something that is found in feces. However almost two months later the vaginal burning has returned i have been on numourous antibiotics for water infections since and i dont think these have helped in the slightest, i am running out of answerees and am desperate for answers. I havent had any discharge or itching, just burning and discomfort when i wear tight clothing | Good Day! I am thinking that you may not have infection but rather vaginal irritation. I would suggest seeing a Gynecologist, so she can examine your vagina for any lesions or discharge. It will also be important for her to do a spectrum examination to examine comprehensively. Previous UTI antibiotics may have altered bacterial community (normal bacterial flora) in the vagina thereby causing changes that lead to your present condition now. Vaginal suppositories or ointment may be needed to resolve the problem. |
Previously I was suffering from Junctional Tachycardia, I was admitted in B M Birla at Calcuta, and Angio and RF ablation has been done by the Dr. Dipankar Mukherjee and Dr. Azizul Hazue . No block found in the Angio and RF Ablation has been done successfully. Now my pulse beat are going up . Sometimes it goes up 120 bpm. My doctor diagnosed it as Sinus Tachycardia and told me it will not be fatal. Kindly help me by advising by your valued opinion. how can I get rid of it ? | Hi Charts a pleasure answering your query, as you have already gone through angiography and RFA for your junctional tachycardia focus has already been ablated, you need not worry much. Now sinus tachycardia is a condition which we all have when we exert or do more than usual physical activity. But if It's troubling you too much then you can start a low dose beta blocker after consulting your treating doctor. And yes it is not fatal and even anxiety can cause tachycardia so relax yourself. Good Luck |
I was brushing my teeth (I have braces by the way) yesterday and I noticed that behind one of my wisdom teeth (still growing) that it was bleeding but I thought it was nothing big. The next day (today) I brushed that area and there was no bleeding. I still went to the mirror to check that area and now I see some small rock like thing in my gum next to the wisdom tooth . There isnt any pain or anything and I think use a little bit of force I may be able to pull it out....I am positive that it is not food. Should I be worried about this? Should I take it out? | HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorI read you query & would like to clarify that bleeding can be due to some food lodgment in associated area. In case of orthodontic treatment you need to take special care of your oral hygiene.Don't experiment anything by your own & when you go for next appointment get it checked.Meanwhile, start using 0.2%chlorhexidine mouthwash 10ml half an hour after brushing. Maintain proper oral hygiene as well. Take Disregards Chat Doctor. |
i m supposed to get echocardiograms every 2 years b/c of a heart condition that runs in my family (IHSS). It s been 3 years since my last one (those results were normal) and I made an appt. for one in 2 weeks. I ve been having some chest pains and I m generally worried about my heart and don t want to wait 2 weeks for the test. Can I go to an emergency room or urgent care to have one done right away? | Hi, Welcome, this is Chat Doctor. IHSS do follow a hereditary pattern and we advise such patients to be in regular follow up & do some tests. If your earlier tests have been fine, than it does not rule out possibility of having a heart issue in the future. If you are having chest pain, I'll recommend you to go to the Emergency & at least do an ECG to see if anything is wrong. For your knowledge, cardiac pain is non localized (i.e. it is diffused) & increase on exertion (with exercise like walking, running or stress) & it is generally not relieved by traditional painkillers. So yes, get yourself evaluated soon.In the future, despite having a simple echocardiogram, Ill advice you for a stress echo, which helps better in predicting chances of future cardiac events. ThanksTake care |
Hi, my names Will, im 14 years old and ive found a white sort of spot attached to my scrotum, this morning it was rubbing and began to bleed to i put a small plaster on to stop the discomfort. I havent a clue what it is and havent taken the plaster off since. What is it? | Hello, Force spots happen when sebaceous glands, which moisturize your skin and are usually covered by your outer layer of skin, become enlarged and appear as tiny white spots. These spots are harmless. They can appear almost anywhere on your body, including your scrotum and penis. Therefore, I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
hi doc im spha i have recently recovered from having dry cough which started when i had flue a few weeks ago which i assume it was caused by stubborn phlegm, i took some cough syrup, phlegm tablets, and venteze teblets and i got better for a few weeks, the problem im currently expiriencing is that my chest is always tight when i wake up every morning, and also feeling cold in my chest, and a few minutes pain on my left side of my chest, what could be the problem doc and what advice would u give me please help cause im really getting worried now | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI - flu). And this can cause chest tightness, congestion etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for Complete relief. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I had botox treatments done on my armpits for excessive sweating about 17 months ago. Since then I get these sore lumps in my armpits that come and go. I ve been to my family physician twice to be sure it s not breast cancer . Both times she s told me they are on the surface, to put a warm cloth on them and if they don t go away come back for antibiotics for a possible infection. Can anyone shed some light on this. What is causing it? Was it related to the Botox treatments? Why was this not told to me as possible side effect? Dose stress cause them to flair up? How many years can I expect this to be an issue? Even though my doctor has examined me twice I m thinking of seeking a second opinion and perhaps a mamaogram to ensure these lumps aren t something more serious or hiding another more serious lump. | The symptoms that you are getting now are one of the side effects of Botox therapy and the same should have been told to you at the time of Botox treatment. Your family physician has advised you rightly regarding the treatment of this problem. It is a self limiting problem and generally subsides by now. In some patients it may last for years. They have no relation to stress. In order to rule out an associated problem, it is advisable for you to undergo a bilateral mammogram or ultrasound (if you are less than 30 years) |
I am on Depo I got my shot a week late. Me and my Fiance had sex a week ago.That next morning I was spotting pink only when wiped.While I was at work 2 days after it was a little pink in my underwear once again I wiped and it was a small amount on the toilet paper. We have a 5 month old son and I am breastfeeding | Hi Hope this message finds u in good health. I have gone through your msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body, though there may be other reasons as reclothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Take multi vitamin and calcium supplements Do consult a gynecologist if symptoms worsened back to me for any FOLLOW-UP QUERIES anytime. Chat Doctor. .(MBBS, MS,MCH) |
In the past couple of years my husband has experienced pleural thickening, then pleural effusion with a partially collapsed lung. He has seen two pulmonologists and they have only taken regular cat scans. He now has a fatty liver with elevated GGT (124). He is not overweight and not a drinker. I am concerned that something more is going on now that he has liver problems also. Any suggestions? | Hello,1) Fatty liver and pleural thickening are not associated to each other.2) He needs liver evaluation, grade of fatty liver for fatty liver and this require USG abdomen/Ct scan abdomen. A follow-up evaluation is mandatory to check progression or regression in fatty liver.3) He need base-line lipid profile test and must be done every 6 months (even if he is not overweight) and USG abdomen every 3-months.4) He should follow instructions for pleural thickening as given by pulmonologist. |
My husband had a heart attack over 2 years ago and then had a quadruple bypass a year ago, he still smokes the ocassional pipe with marjuana in is this harmfulHe has just had pain in his left side and been to hospital for xrays and they say there is a slight shaddow on his lung! | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your husbands situation and problem. Shadow on chest x-ray with chest pain in smoker patient can be due to infection (pneumonia, tuberculosis), Pulmonary embolism and infarction, lung cancer etc. So better to get done CT thorax with Contrast and bronchoscopy with BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis for diagnosis of this shadow. Smoking cessation should be the priority, so ask him to quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. |
Hi Recently Ive had pains in my upper left abdoman close to my left breast. The pain started yesterday & the psi increases when coughing, laughing and/or sneezing. The pain has gone from the left upper abdoman to the full upper abdoman between my breast & belly button. The pain hasnt gotten better & medication doesnt see to ease it. Please help. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Pain with movement like sneezing, coughing usually indicates muscular pain. It usually occurs after any weight lifting, improper posture during working, sleeping. Apply NSAID gel locally. Start oral NSAID to subside pain. B12,folic acid, calcium,d3 and other supplement will be helpful. Avoid forward bending, weight lifting and any extra work till get complete cure.Otherwise, consult your family physician for proper diagnosis and medical management. |
Hi Dr. my name is butul .My husband is suffering with TB since two month he is taking a treatment for tb now he got a swollen on the left side of his neck and in that pain also there doctors has done the scan ultrasound by which they told its a lymp node then the doctor has said to do fnac test .till now the report had not yet. came so please till me oif the paitent is suffering with cancer what will the report shows the word | Hello thanks for using Chat Doctor . I would be pleased to answer your question Swelling in the neck with Tuberculosis is very common. The Lymph nodes are enlarged due to the inflammation in them and can be very painful. FNAC is the method where the needle is inserted, and the cells are studied in the pathology lab to check for inflammation. Cancer is unlikely in his case however the terms / words your doctor will tell you in the reports can be |
I have been dealing with some type I skin rash that seems to stem from a sore area between my scrotum and rectum. I have tried all types of anti fungal creams due to suspected jock itch, creams seem to make it worse, and I have found the only way to get any relief is to heavily apply Gold Bond medicated powder which only helps for a short while. Please help it I driving me insane. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. This type of intense itching usually occurs in the night and may be,1 Edematous dermatitis, diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a dermatologist and biopsy of effected part.2 Due to thread worm there develops itching around anus opening (as pin worm) and this spread to others part as seems to be in your case. Diagnosis can be confirmed by stool examination. Take a worm treatment. 3 Sometimes hemorrhoid causes itching around anus and its surroundings so consult a surgeon so that diagnosis can be confirmed. In my opinion first consult a dermatologist and get his opinion. Good luck. |
My ten year old daughter s face is flushing and she feels hot. This happens all of a sudden and then slowly goes away. She is in the maybe 3rd to 4th stage of puberty, no period as of yet, but starting to get pubic hair and under her arms slightly. I don t remember that far back, are hot flashes normal at this time for her? | Welcome to the Chat Doctor I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms can occur due to pubertal changes that she is undergoing. But, I would recommend you to evaluate her for hyperthyroidism as well. Hyperthyroidism may give similar kind of symptoms. So, you may get her thyroid profile tested. You may post her reports for my review. Hopefully this will help you. Take care |
My nephew who is 5 months old now had rotovirus when he was 2 months old. He suffers from abdominal pains at night time when in his cot. His mum has been told that this virus has stripped the lining of his stomach and that any food that she gives him will irratate his bowel and cause him pain. He is a very big baby and is being breast fed but has been getting some solids during the day for the last month. She has been told not to stop giving him his solids as although this would help with the tummy pains when she started up again with solids she would be back as square one. She has been told to stay away from the starchy foods such as mashed potatoe and pumpkin etc. IS this true and if so what sorts of food should she be staying away from and or giving him to help with this situation? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor,First rota viral infection can be debilitating in few cases but if your nephew has recovered months back then you need not worry at all about the past. As you have mentioned he Is a big baby, so his nutrition seems to be good. So that doesn't go well with the intestinal problem you have been told. I would suggest to keep giving solids once a day as you have already started 1 MTV ago. Try not to give more times solids for a month now. You need YP continue his breast milk feeding as of now and that is good enough. You can start reign or Carla feeds after 6 months of age. Hope I was clear with my answer. Let me know if you have any query on this. Wish your nephew a great health. Take care. |
Hello, I have just received the results of my urinalysis and these call my attention MACROSCOPIC Traces of protein, ketones and +1 leukocyte esterase. MICROSCOPIC 10-20 WBC/HPF; Moderate (26-50) BACTERIA/HPF and Few Mucous threads/HPF Something to worry about? About myself | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor In the query you didn't mention the status of diabetes,whether you are alcoholic. Presence of ketones in the urine suggests that you are in a long term starvation (more than 18 hrs of fasting) or uncontrolled diabetes.so check your blood glucose levels and control it. Presence of protein may indicate an infection in the kidney. Regarding microscopic analysis presence of 10-20 white blood cells(WBC),26-50 Bacteria indicates that you have urinary tract infection,it has many causes,you only said that you have renal stones. Presence of leukocyte esterase indicates activity of WBC.Don't get delay consult general physician and take antibiotics treatment to control the infection. Prior that your sugar levels should come to normal. Hope you understand my suggestion. Thank you Chat Doctor. |
I HAVE A DEEP ACHE OR PAIN IN MY UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK IT FEELS DEEP,ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO I USED THE WEED EATER FOR A FEW MINUTES AND IT DIED ON ME SO I TRIED TO PULL THE CORD I COULD NT BUT 2 DAYS LATER I STARTE GETTING DEEP PAIN IN MY UPPER BACK RIGHT UNDER MY SHOULDER BLADE COULD THIS BE A MUSCLE IT HAS BEENTWO MONTHS | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your symptom and history there is possibility of muscle spasm in shoulder or there can be cervical disc compression. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it. For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor. Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to do MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist. 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. |
I was recently hospitalized for a blood clot in my head that was treated with medication to dilute it because the doctors thought it was in an inoperable position. I couldn t speak, I couldn t walk and I couldn t use my right hand. Now my blood pressure go up every night. Why and what should I do ? | His am Chat Doctor. I have read your query. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible stroke-fFrom the query, I am however unaware whether there was a hemorrhage in the brain, or an infarct. Most doctors use the term clot for infants. So I am assuming it was an infarct. Please correct me if it was otherwise. Now your query is regarding the blood pressure fluctuations. Please be aware that the blood pressure will vary in every person.It's not a constant value. The blood pressure varies every second, with every activity. You need to tell me the range of blood pressure recorded. I am also considering the possibility that you may have been initiated on an antihypertensive ( |
I chew caccutta 420 zarda tobaccoo for 5 or 10 minutes daily before bed and wash mymouth thoroughly before sleeping. This I have done for years. Now my left side back of my tongue tenderness is there. I get tingling sensation on different areas of tongue. Lift side back of my toungue some three or four very ssmall pimple like bumps have come. They are there since 3 or 4 years. They are so tender I cannot use my tooth brush for cleaniing that part of my tongue. Some verticles lines also seen in the area. Is this cancerous development? If so then what shouuld I do next? | Hello, Painful bumps can be due to inflammation of tongue papillae or can be due to ulcers on the tongue. As you are tobacco chewer, you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated. If the bumps look suspicious a biopsy can be done for confirmation. For now, apply Lidocaine gel over it to reduce pain. Avoid chewing tobacco completely. Do cool compresses over the bumps. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i am 27yrs lady trying for baby for 7 months with no success. I have asked by my doctor to take the hormone test. My periods are regular.I have taken the hormone test at 2nd day of my periods.LH = 5.80mIu/mlFSH = 5.20 mIu/mlProlactne = 6.98 ng/mlIs my hormone levels are normal? My doctor said there is no dependence between LH and FSH.But i heard LH should be less than FSH. Please help | Hi there, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Do not worry. Usually the FSH values are almost twice that of LH, if not, so then we suspect the women to have a condition called PCs and do additional hormonal tests and pelvic ultrasound. But in your case what really matters is if you have any other health concerns or not. You should be getting regular period, if your period are not regular then it is more likely that you have PCs, also having PCs will make childbearing more difficult. But with just one FSH, LH value you need not worry.Moreover, all factors of infertility need to be evaluated after 1 year of trying, but since you have started the evaluation in 7 months you need to do all the tests including your pelvic ultrasound, blood tests including thyroid and prolactin levels. Your partner semen analysis is also essential. Only after complete analysis can a cause for infertility if at all any can be ascertained. Take Folic acid 5 mg while you are trying to conceive. Hope this helps. Regards. |
HI, Im raj. i do have have a chrnoic cough from 3 months, initail appointment with ENT said that..there is no infection and it is because of some allergy. But last time i took chest x-ray, it says there is some mass in the right lung...wht it would be?? | Hello Mass in right lung may be due to many causes. It may be due to both benign or malignant reasons. Mass may be in lung parenchymal, pleural origin etc. Chest X-ray is helpful only in initial assessment. You may need further investigations like contrast CT scan of thorax. CT or Ultrasound guided FNAC may be needed to know its exact nature. It is very helpful in management. So, it is too early to conclude anything. You should go for further assessment. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hello, I have a bunch of lumps on my scalp and they are very sore and my hair is falling out, I was just wourdering if you could help me by telling me what it might be and if I should go see my doctor. Thank You. I m sorry I thought this search was free. I really am sorry. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Multiple lumps on scalp with hairless can be due to the following reasons |
Hi, I have a strange question concerning symtoms over the past 4 to 6 months. I do not use tanning products-fake or not and havent changed any of my soaps or detergents. When I dry off after my shower my white towels look like I have been digging in the flower bed. Also, I notice that my underclothes are stained with the dirty look. I just cant seem to get the nerve up to go to a doctor to help me figure out what is going on. So I would like to start with you. What is your opinion? It would seem to be something internal going on but I havent got a clue. Liver-Perspirations issues??? Totally unsure!!! Thanks | Hello, I went through your problem. I can explain certain facts. You can use deodorant and not antiperspirants. Deodorants prevent odour-causing bacteria, Antiperspirants use aluminum-based compounds, such as aluminum chloride, which are acidic in nature - along with your sweat stains the clothing. Moreover, Only Chat Doctor. If this is OK for you, no need to go for any further medical checkup. Best wishes |
I was diagnosed with epiditamitis and was hospitalized for it. I suffer from swollen rock hard testicle constant severe pain with times of excruciating pain especially after urinating or bowl movement. I believe it is a results of methamphetamine use. I know some types make it worse. Even the tube running from restore to bladder is swollen and hard drawing restore into abdomen... please help Im going to hospital again what can ask or do to help dotora | HelloThanks for query. The pain in Testicle and epididymis ID due to infection of Epididymis and Testis (Epididymis Orchids). Most of the time it is secondary to UTI or Sexual transmitted after having unprotected sex. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic test done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Routine Urine tests and Urine culture 2) Ultrasound Scanning of Scrotum3) Color Doppler Scan OD Scrotum.In the meanwhile take You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Lifetime along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotic as her culture report. Please note that Orchids takes long time to get cured hence you will need to take medications for 4 weeks. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to |
hi doc. my x-ry result is as correlated with chest PA shows a faint nodulohazy density in the upper lungfield. No other remarkable findings. and the impression | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely get done sputum examination for AFB (acid fast bacilli-bacteria causing tuberculosis). Tuberculosis is commonly seen in lungs and especially in upper lobes. So upper lobe lesions on chest x-ray must be evaluated for tuberculosis. And sputum examination is accurate, easily available, rapid and cost-effective test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. So get done sputum examination for AFB. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My left wisdom tooth has begun to come through, and although it s straight, at the moment it has only half come through, and the gum that is still covering it has been sore, along with the left side of the very back of my mouth , I realised the other day that there was pale yellowy puss coming out of the gum when I squeezed it, and now the flap is becoming loose, and when is wobbles a small section of gum around the back and side of the molar infront moves too, what should I do? and is this normal? | Hello, the problem u had described is called peritonitis. It means the swollen and painful gums due to erupting tooth. This problem can be prevented by proper cleaning of region and use of mouthwashes. If the problem is recurrent in nature then a radiograph is taken to find out the position of erupting tooth and its eruption angle. Later on as per radiographic findings the treatment is carried out. Either extraction of erupting wisdom tooth or simple operculectomy to expose the erupting tooth. Sometime cheek bite is caused by upper and lower wisdom tooth due to wrong angulation of their cusps at that time both upper and lower teeth needs to be removed.if pus formation is there u need to take antibiotics and analgesics to treat infection immediately. |
hi my names matthew I was in a car accident a few weeks ago and one of my injuries I hit my right knee pretty hard they did xrays and said it was not broken but its been 5 weeks is still very sore and ive just noticed a rather decent lump under my knee where tendons are any ideas on whats going on? | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, with your history of trauma and no bony injury in the x-rays, I would advise you for an orthopedic opinion who might suggest you for an MRI of the affected knee to rule out any ligament or cartilage injury. Rest of the management would depend on the physical findings, and reports of the related investigations. Till then, you could go for an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I noticed a something looking like a blood blister on the inside of my lower lip. Because of where it is positioned, i couldnt have bitten it. I have another little spot forming a little farther back also. Do you know what this might be? Should i get it checked out? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The blood blisters you are describing could be a hematoma secondary to any trauma to the lip, or it could be a muscle(cystic lesion of minor salivary gland). Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is a hematoma it will reduce by its own. If it is a muscle, you can get it removed by surgical excision. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
i have been using erocort inhaler since last 3 months almost every night .I am little worried about it as i suspect till how long i need to take it .the whole day passes without any problem but after midnight feel breathlessness , asthma symptoms and i have to take the aerocort rotacpas and get releif immediately . Any other alternative which cure and treat my asthma . Few have suggested that i should replace aerocort with foracort inhaler .Please suggest if there are any side effects of using aerocort for long term . Thanks M | Hi, thanks for query. Airport rota caps contain levosalbutamol along with beclomethasone. As you are having frequent nocturnal symptoms you are probably having uncontrolled asthma. I will advocate you to use Forecourt inhaler(200) twice daily through spacer along with Dublin inhaler when required. Asthma probably can't be cured, but it can definitely be kept under control. You can also take montelukast- levocetrizine combination tablet once daily for 2 weeks followed by levocetrizine once daily. There are only few side effects of long term inhalation steroids. These were oral candidiasis and hoarseness of voice. Always wash your mouth and gargle after having each inhalation. Other long term side effects such as osteoporosis, glucose intolerance, hypertension do not occur with the dose of MDI you are taking. It is always more important to keep asthma under control rather than worrying about the side effects of the medications. You may also use a diary to note down the symptoms you are having to assess the control status. Help of a peak flow meter can also be taken to objectively assess asthma control. Don't get worried. Asthma can be kept under control if you use the above-mentioned medicines at correct doses regularly. Hope, I satisfied your queries. Thanks. |
LAST SATERDAY I HAD SAVIRE PAIN LOWER STOMACH , ON MY RIGHT HAND SIDE, I DECIDED IT WAS THAT BAD, THAT I WOULD NEED TO GO TO HOSPITAL, I DECIDED TO HAVE A QUICK SHOWER FIRST, WHICH I DID, I GOT MY CLOTHS ON, BUT THE STARTED TO FEEL SICK AND NAUSEUS, I DECIDED TO LIE DOWN, AS I DID IT GOT WORSE, I LAY DOWN FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS, I GOT BACK UP AND STARTED WALKING AROUND THE FLAT, EVENTUALY IT SLOWLY WENT, THE DAY AFTER WHEN I WAS SAT DOWN I HAD A PULSATING FEELING IN THE SAME AREA FOR ABOUT 15 MINS, AS THOUGH SOME ONE WAS POCKING ME QUICKLY IN AREA OF SAY 3 INCHES DIAMETER, 15 MINS IT WENT, I HAHE HAD PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS AFTER I FELL IN FRONT OF A TAXI, OVER LAST 2 YEARS I HAVE BEEN TO A&E SEVEREL TIMES AND SEEN MY DOCTOR EVEN MORE TIMES AND HAD APROX 6 MONTHS OFF WORK OVER LAST 2 YEARS, WHAT DO YOU RECON? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for sending a question to Chat Doctor. Forum. You had severe pain abdomen on right lower side. It repeated several times, you became week, and of the work for 6 months during 2 years of time. No doctors could find the cause. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation. As it appears it may be tuberculosis of iliocaecal junction, renal colic due to U.T.I. or stones in the urinary tract. . If it is not detected laparotomy should be done to find the actual fault in the abdomen. The part suspected should be operated and sent for biopsy for confirmation of the disease. You may need to use anxiolytic still you get treated for it, to eliminate anxiety. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. |
Im 23 years old. I am 165lbs I have GAD. How do I get rid of the sinking feeling in chest like someone just scared the mess outta me. This is the main symptom of anxiety that bothers me. I have a lot of heart test done an etc. Everything is fine. I just get scared real easily. | Hi, I understand your concern and I'll try to help you. The clinical picture you reported is consistent with generalized anxiety syn Chat Doctor. This state neuropathic causes many bodily discomforts, such as the feeling of emptiness in the chest that you reported. Moreover, usually comes accompanied by sleeplessness, tremors and sweating in the hands and feet, as well as synesthesia, palpitations, tension-type headache ... You are very young, and you have a very low probability to have serious heart disease as a cause of this chest discomfort. The treatment for this syn |
My brain keeps wandering from one point to another. I do a bit of excercise and meditation but cant seem to calm my mind. It does not stick to one thing. Am into IT and 40 years of age. Can you recommend some medicine for this. The problem is for several years but its causing problem in my career now. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I certainly do not think that the details you mentioned here are enough. You should be more elaborate. Being absent-minded is one thing and wandering mind is another. I shall be able to answer this question in a general manner. Your mind starts wandering when you are unable to engage it. You should relate the problem to your passion towards your job. If you feel bored about your job atmosphere, somehow not interested, somehow feel restless etc., naturally your mind wanders and your job gets affected. The same is applicable to your personal life also. If you are unsatisfied about your personal life, or if there is any dissatisfaction somewhere, mind becomes restless. What is your actual problem? Please have an introspection. Answer lies in the reason. I shall help you if you post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. Then I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I am trying to help one of my patients. She has Retts and needs a special glove to help her when she digs into the palm of her hands. They will help to protect it from getting wounds. Custom are very expensive and they have one pair, but is there anything else that can help as a spare while the others are washing? | How about just purchasing a pair of women's GARDENING GLOVES? These are usually thick enough to prevent traumatic digging of the hands. Baseball gloves may also be similar tough not as thick, however, they are a bit more lightweight and many have Velcro straps across the wrists so that one can tighten these such that they cannot easily get the gloves off. Please rate this question with a STAR NUMBER if the information was useful. You may always write questions to my attention as well by navigating to the following ad Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor .com/doctors/ |
Hi,My aunt was suffering from massive stomach ache since the last 3 weeks. She has high Blood Sugar as well. We consulted an MD & suggested that we do a blood test to check the sugar level. The sugar level is high at 300. We then consulted another doctor & he asked us to do an ultrasonography, which we have done & he said it Gall-Bladder stone but he wouldnt be able to operate until the sugar level is low. He suggested Insulin. Again after that he suggested us to do a CT scan.When we showed the reports to him, hes suspecting Cancer & asked us to visit an oncologist ASAP. My aunt has become thinner by day & cant have food properly. Please help as to what to do. | HI. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Aunt has pain for 3 weeks and the ultrasonography is suspicious of cancer. You should undergo CT scan and preferably MRCP. A guided biopsy may be needed. Once confirmed to be a cancer surgery may be an option or a chemotherapy depending upon the diagnosis. She should be admitted and started with Insulin so that she is perfectly under control of diabetes which is most important. |
I am a night care worker and last night i had a bad pain in my heart ut felt like a stitch sensation , and. i seem to breath very heavily and then my heart begings to race and everything goes back and i feel very dizzy almost as if im floating? what xould be causing these pains? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will give you my opinion and explain something. You should know that heart pains usually has some characteristics. They are retro-stern pains, likes quizzing, tightness. They might be irradiated to neck, shoulders, jaws. Usually they last from 5 to 20 minutes. They might be associated with heart palpitations, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness. You explain a pain like stitch, heart racing. In my opinion this is not a typical heart pain. It seems more like a rhythm issue. Sometimes a simple sinus tachycardia, meaning that the heart beats more than 100 for minute, might be the reason of these symptoms. You might experience heart racing, heavy breathing, anxiety, dizziness. This rhythm issues might have different causes like sleeping problem, stress, excessive coffee consumption, alcohol, so you have to avoid them. Other pathology like anemia, hyperthyroidism, ischemic heart disease might be other causes. If I was you treating doctor I will recommend a fool blood analyze, your thyroid hormones, an electrocardiogram, a cardiac echo and if it is possible a holder rhythm monitoring and a stress test. Only after this fool check up we can be sure what we are dealing with and how to m\u00e9nage it. Hope I was helpful. Best regards. |
my son is 13 years old. yesterday he felt giddiness and suddenly he fell down, we went to doctor. they adviced to CT scan brain. in that report their impression is mild dilatation of bilateral lateral ventricles? cause.. can u please tell the meaning of this? is this serious? | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. It is an incidental finding. If the development of your child is normal, mild dilation of bilateral lateral ventricles can be normal, and is not of much significance. So if every other thing is normal, I do not think it is cause of concern. 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 questionsTake care. |
how can I deal with unrelenting fear? I take medications and they don t help when I am in the depression phase of bipolar disorder. I have not had a manic episode in over 18 months. My meds have been changed many times. I have been in this fearful state for 14 weeks so far. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
hi i had spinal fusion 2010 left hospital on 5/325 oxycodone surgeon left state gp will no longer prescribe said go see pain management 5 shots and30hrs later pain rite back gp also says im no longer part of practice since i asked for copy of med records help please | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you had spinal fusion and facing the pain again, there will be a weakness of these muscles which are not able to stabilize the spine. Also, post spinal fusion one needs to undergo a complete spinal rehabilitation as to safeguard the spine from future injuries. In my clinical practice, the majority of patients with degenerative disc disease are treated with physical therapy and responds well. We do even get post surgical, and we find a lot of them facing with muscle weakness and lack of spine stability. Recommending again the physical therapy rehabilitation of the spine will help them regain the normal functions and also make them away from future surgery. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
have just had full blood test last week and my LFT has come back with ALT at 74 and my GGT at 121 I am 49 and do drink alcohol every night Is this a serious range of reading that indicates cirrhosis of the liver or if stop drinking and go on liver cleansing program will it drop back down ? | Dear sir, greetings from Chat Doctor... I understand your concern ... I read your report... it's not cirrhosis .... Yet you need to be careful .it could be the early stages that is alcoholic hepatitis . Still if you can quit alcohol right now also your condition could be reversed ... You will be alright ... Liver can heal come back to its healthy state ... So make up your mind now and quit alcohol ... Take more of green leafy vegetables, fruits and avoid taking any Chat Doctor. . Please do contact us for more queries.THANK S AND TAKE CARE |
Recently felt a sensation underneath my scrotum felt like a electric shock for split-second. I was standing doing nothing whenthe sensation came on I m not sure what s causing it .i m a 41-year-old male with a history of back issues and two herniated disc in my back never surgically repaired | Hello I share your concern, I will try to help you out in the best possible way. Looking at your description this could be may be due to trauma or infection like epididymorchitis. Another possibility is prostate problem or a Renal stone would like further information help you better relevant medical history like metabolic disease or hormonal disorderly recent exposure to unprotected sex? You should ask your doctor for few investigations to confirm the diagnosis like Urine culture and sensitivity test and an ultrasound to see for prostate enlargementBlood for CBC and liver function test or urine test for culture and an ultrasound are advisable if it is a chronic issueMaintain good hygiene you should wear scrotal supports condom during sex if you are sexually active Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask for more clarificationThanks and regards |
I have severe pain in both of my knees, sometimes it feels like they could bend backwards, the pain is chronic, to mild, and on inside of both knees, there is a spot that is painful to touch. even times when I m laying on the couch doing nothing, a bolt of pain will jab to the point I even hear myself moan. | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. Depending upon your age the further guess work can be made. If you are 40+ then there are chances of early degenerative changes in the bone. If you are lower than it than chances of soft tissue injury chances are there. Now to help you better, I will advise to take an MRI scan of the knee to understand the internal structures of the knee. As without knowing the internal structures of the knee, it will be a provisional diagnosis, and the use of the technology will help provide good inputs.Furthermore, you need a thorough lower limb musculoskeletal assessment as to check the strength in the muscle and based on that the exercises will be implemented by the physical therapist. Also, once the MRI confirms the knee internal structures it will help further to plan the rehabilitation. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
hi, I have since yesterday a sensation as if the back of my tongue is dry, or as if theres a hair in there. I realized today that the tongue is yellowish. I have been taking medicines lately | Helloo...read through your query...and accordingly I must say that hairy feeling can be due to inflammation of taste buds and coating of tongue is due to fungal infection(candidiasis)which can be caused due to the medicine intake.but nothing to be worried.be cool and follow this.do tongue scraping daily after brushing your teeth...then use chlorhexidine mouth rinse.apply statin antifungal gel on the tongue.do salt water gargle... Chat Doctor. .besides all these be cool and happy...follow this regularly for few weeks and still if it continues meet a dentist and get it treated based on clinical presentation...nothing to be worried.be happy.happiness can solve every problem in life.hope your benefitted something from this reply.have a healthy day!!! |
Can you kindly elaborate on the statistics of children diagnozed with a pelvic, horseshoe kidney? how many have a normal life? How many suffer from minor symptoms such as stone kidney? And how many have to undergo dialysis / kidney transplant, with a serious damage to their normal life quality? | HelloThanks for query. The incidence of Horse shoe kidney is estimated to be 1 in 500 child Chat Doctor. As regards your other queries I would state that most of the individuals with horseshoe kidney have symptoms like pain in abdomen.getting frequent UTI and stone formation. As regards need for dialysis if taken cared of properly there are very fewer chances of these kidneys going into chronic renal failure and CKD requiring dialysis .or transplant, and they can have normal quality of life like every other normal person. |
i am prasad from hyderabad, andhra pradesh. my profession is educational consultant. no tension at all. i dont have children. no financial problems. miam 50 yrs now. 90 kgs little obese. mild diabetic from 4 years. no family history of cardiac problem. i got heavy palpitation 12 yrs back after using psuedoephidrine tablet. i got missed beats too. i worried and went to hospital. ecg there are no missewd beats. doctor suggested me to take restyl tablet. after that i used to get frequent missed beats i went to cardilogist and doctor suggested me to take propronolol 40 mg .... i have taken for 5 yrs and shifted to metoprolol 25 and then 50 now daily once. iam doing my job and tours regularly. recently 3 yrs back glycomet gp 1, ecosprin av 75mg added for safe. still some times iam getting missed beats. sometimes iam panic and a mlot of worry. my bp is always normal. i went to many cardiologists. every year tredmill 2 d echo. every three monts lipid profile . | Hi, Missed heartbeats, or commonly known as palpitations, are caused by a lot of factors. There are those that come from the intrinsic disease of the heart, like valvular heart disease and cardiac arrhythmias, as well as thyroid disease; and those that are from extrinsic causes like medications, alcohol, and caffeine intake. Palpitations should be worked out to determine the primary cause. If extrinsic causes are eliminated, with the palpitations still persistent. It is important to check for the thyroid function to note for hyper and hypothyroidism which themselves cause palpitations. Palpitations with the normal treadmill stress test and ECG may also warrant the use of Holder monitors, event recorders, and even implantable loop recorders to note for intermittent arrhythmias causing the palpitations. And with this, it is important to stop taking medications, alcohol, and caffeine to rule out palpitations caused by modifiable factors. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. Dion, General & Family Physician |
My child has a blister type rash (like diaper rash) that is now spreading up her legs to her knees, as well as bad breath, and a fever of 101+. One of the kids at daycare may have hand, foot, and mouth... could this be what she has, and if so, what can I do to help her? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It could be any viral erythematous illness. But as you quote them as itchy blisters - the possibilities are Hand Foot Mouth disease/ Chicken pox/ any other trivial viral exanthem. I suggest you use calamine lotion as its giving results along with oral antiallergic like HY Chat Doctor. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I have had a tickle in my throat for a week, I have been coughing to the point where I feel like I am choking.I now have a bruise on my stomach from coughing so much should I be concerned about the bruise everytime I cough I feel like there is a knife stabbing me where the bruise is | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal Reflux disease) mostly. Uncontrolled HERD is known case of chronic cough. So your cough seems mostly due to HERD. It is because of laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms like bruise in stomach, retrosternal burning pain and sore throat, coughing. Etc. So we need to control HERD first to relieve your coughing. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid stress and anxiety.2. Avoid hot and spicy food.3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Start proton pump inhibitor.5. Go for walk after meals.6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. |
I have been taking metformin 500 mg 2xday since April after being dianosed with type 2 diabetes. Just this week I have had severe diarrhea for 3 days but not in a row, I have had a little nausea and some acid reflux for which i take omeprazole as needed. Also my appetite has been up and down. Also mild headaches off and on this week and just a general feeling of blah. Just wondering if this could be related to my blood sugar or maybe something else going on. I am due to go get my bllod tests done but not until first of July. Any info is appreciated. Thank you | Hi your diarrhea and diabetes may not be directly related however if your diabetes not controlled then treatment of diarrhea may get delayed. High sugar levels will be media for the pathogens to grow. Suggest u do your fasting sugar and if it is abnormal then control by exercise and diet and modify medication in consultation with your planetologist. For your diarrhea u can take sporran powder with water two times daily. Avoid milky items. Consume fresh fruit juices and if you do not get relief get a stool culture done wish you good health regards Chat Doctor. |
For the past couple of weeks Ive been feeling a fluttering / twitching feeling under or by my right rib cage. I have a fatty liver and didnt know if this is a sign that something may be worsening? Ive read it could be detoxing too. It doesnt hurt, but is more annoying (like an eye twitch). Im overweight and cant reach under my rib cage like some suggest. Should I go to the doctor? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because this can cause Fluttering and twitching sensations in rib cage. So consult doctor and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. And lose some weight. This will cause subjective wellbeing and treat your fatty liver too. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
my bottom left k9 tooth was crooked and now seems to being pushed further into the bottom of my mouth, under my tongue its very painful and bleeds a lot, my wisdom teeth havnt broken skin but are starting to come in. what do i need to do about this tooth? | HelloPlease mention your age. Wisdom tooth can take some time for eruption. In some cases before complete eruption gums over the tooth becomes infected and shows the symptoms like swelling bleeding and difficulty in mouth opening. This condition is called peritonitis. I would suggest you to gargle with lukewarm saline water. If the problem persist then you should visit a dentist. They can take a X-ray to see whether the tooth is coming straight or not. Regards Chat Doctor. |
i had a deep tissue massage and later that night woke up to th worst migrane ever not a normal headach like crushing my skull headache for 2 days could do nothing hurt so bad . finaly eased up and now its been 2 more daysand my neck a little stiff butt what bothers me is there a lump or knot on my neck and hasnt gone away | Hello, Most probably this knot occurs due to deep massage which lead to soft tissue injury at your neck. I shall advise following to have relief in this |
My daughter is 16 years old and is experiencing pain in her wrist, hands, and to her knuckles as she explains it. The pain has worsen in the last 2 weeks. To the point of texting me during school and complaining about how much pain she is in. She has now formed an odd bruise on one wrist in the last 2 days and is growing rapidly. | Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Diclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. We have to rule out have to rule out possibilities like arthritis and carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. An MRI is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
My windpipe has been hurting for about a week or so after I had a bad cold and cough. It seems like a burning sensation when I breath in. In the morning it s not as bad but as the day goes on it seems to hurt more like my windpipe is swollen but it s not. I have no wheezing or anything like that . | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having severe pharyngitis. This can cause inflammatory reaction in the pharynx. This cause edema and pain with burning sensation in throat. So better to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food. 2. Chat Doctor. 3. Warm water gargles 5 - 6 times a day. 4. Start antihistamine and anti-inflammatory |
my husband woke up yesterday morning and could not put his right foot on the floor the pain was so bad. He had been crushing drink cans with his heal the night before, and dose that everyday. Today his heal, ankle and just above his ankle on the back part of his right leg is a little swollen and very red. I felt of it to see if it felt hot but it dose not really feel like it has a fever. What do you think this may be? | The symptoms are most likely due to an overuse with an overload of the heel tissue and the Achilles tendon right behind the heel at its insertion. The treatment suggested at first for this would be to use an ice pack for 10 minutes 4 times a day with an anti-inflammatory agent which he is used to(,i.e. not allergic to) for 3 days and if it remain inflamed then consult your GP.However, before beginning this treatment as advised above make sure that there is no wound or cuts or gash is there on the skin surface due to the sharp edge of the can. |
my brother is suffering from jaundice,phelsepherum malaria and typhoid at a same time.. and he has infection in liver too... the haemoglobin level is less as well.. he s admitted in a city government hospital.. can u please suggest me.. what to do now.. | HelloYour brother is having typhoid, falciparum malaria (also known as acid malaria 0, jaundice and anemia. As you mentioned that he is in the hospital, so frankly I would recommend you need not go anywhere, rather take indoor treatment in a hospital under strict medical supervision. Without proper physical examination and report, it is not possible to advise any treatment . If condition is not improving shift your brother to any other hospital. Good luck. Although treatment is very simple but not possible without physical examination and reports. |
I have a small hard lump on the right side of my mons pubis. It has been there for a little over a week and was bigger when it rather suddenly appeared. It is only slightly tender and uncomfortable when pressed. I am worried about what this may be since it has yet to go away. Any ideas? | Hi. From your history this may be an inguinal hernia or a boil. If this is hernia, it will be expansible - meaning increases on coughing and straining and reducible meaning can be Manually reduced. IF boil, it will remain same irrespective of a coughing or pressing. The treatment for a hernia is sternotomy and if boil or so, trial with an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines for 5 days will be sufficient. |
My father was detected for cancer of colon in March 2010. Surgery was carried out and biopsy revealed stage III (T3 N2 Mx). CT Scan and Lung X Ray stated that cancer had not spread to the Liver, pancreas, spleen, lungs.Pre - Surgery CEA level was 20. Post operative Chemotherapy was carried out detailed as under | HiT hanks for askingBased on your query my opinion is1. Casino embryonic antigen/ CEA is a protein which is normally detected in fetal gut tissue.2. Its levels decrease and very low levels are detected after birth.3. CEA levels can be elevated in both benign and malignant diseases, so it is not used for screening of colorectal cancer. 4. Its use is limited to determining the prognosis and monitoring the response of tumor to therapy.5. In your fathers' case the levels started to fall during treatment which is a good sign suggesting of response to therapy.6. However, rising levels following treatment is quite alarming, indicates recurrence or possibility of metastasis which needs to be further investigated.7. If recurrence or metastasis is not found then other benign causes like cirrhosis/ peptic ulcer/ hepatitis/ colitis needs to be looked for Hope this helpsRegards |
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