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Ask a doctor about I fell on my back and now have stomach pains. ... and lower left side of back. it last for about 4 days and fells like a dragging pain, ... left side of my stomach it has got more often since i fell of a horse and twisted ... Burning sensation in chest , back pain , occasional stomach pain with head ... Injury to kidney? | HelloThanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have sustained injury to your back due to fall from horse. Since then, you are getting pain in back and abdomen. Since you do not have hematuria (Passing blood in urine) it is most unlikely to be kidney injury. Please consult qualified general surgeon for clinical examination most likely it looks likely that you have muscular pain due to blunt trauma. Please take anti-inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac twice daily will painkiller like Broken. I think it will get cured within a week. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, My right arm has been sore for the last two days, and when I got undressed, I thought I felt a lump and im trying to find it i cant. I have breast cancer on the left side, and im in remission, and I have the her2+ and it was in nodes. Does cancer hurt? my last spot was on my chest wall and didnt hurt, but Im not sure | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to do a complete evaluation for the sore right arm. There are many possibilities including an infection or a clot in the veins of the arm. This requires a Doppler scan of the affected arm. Please consult your doctor and get a clinical assessment done. Should you require a Doppler scan then please get it done immediately? Ant serious cause should be detected at the earliest and treatment started without delay or progress of the condition. Please do not worry. |
Sir, 1. As per Dr s advice , I am taking 1 tab Ecosprin AV daily. I want to know the side effects. 2. Whether I have to take it life long OR for short duration Lipid Test Reprot details are LDL 190, HDL 42 , triglysride 135 Hb1Ac 4 pl respond on YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Without complete data like age, gender, any associated medical illness, etc. Esprit AV which contains anti-clotting (blood thinner) Aspirin and cholesterol-lowering agent Atorvastatin commonly prescribed for the treatment of patients suffering from high cholesterol levels and those who are at an increased risk of complications such as a heart attack and stroke. It should be taken for life long. Generally, Esprit AV is well tolerated by most of our patients. However, it may cause heartburn, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, muscle pain or weakness and liver dysfunction. If you develop these side effects you must report to your treating doctor. Your LDL level is high, so I recommend increasing the dose of Atorvastatin to 20 mg along with Aspirin 75 mg. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Good evening...I was diagnosed with HPV in spring, 2011, I had a DaVinci hysterectomy in May, 2011. The following year, my Family Practice doctor did a pelvic but said pap was not necessary. In 2013, he said no pelvic/pap. This year, I insisted due to the HPV. He did a pap and it came back abnormal and sent me to a GYN who examined me and said come back in six months. I questioned since I no longer had a cervix, what could go wrong, so to speak, and he said vaginal cancer would be one of the possibilities. I m going for my re-check on Friday. In order to be well-informed, are there any questions I should ask or information you can share now...? FYI | I, have gone through your query regarding HPV, and abnormal pap test result. Genital HPV infections are very common. Up to 80 percent of sexually active adults will get an HPV infection of the genital area at some point in their lives. In most cases, these infections do not cause symptoms. They can cause genital warts. In women with genital warts, the doctor will do a pelvic and rectal exam. A Pap smear will be done to look for microscopic pre-cancer or early cancer of the cervix caused by HPV.HPV testing is not routinely needed. If a PAP smear is abnormal or inconclusive, a DNA HPV test can help determine whether a woman has a higher risk of developing cancer. Women with strains of HPV that pose a higher cancer risk may need colonoscopy and biopsies. A woman with a low risk HPV strain probably will need only repeat PAP smears. As a Naturopath Homeopath and Magnate therapist, want to help you to remove your agony a little at least. For your info Magnitude of the survival advantage from improved nutrition, can even be greater than the magnitude of the treatment effects being targeted in current clinical Chat Doctor. As you are in DOL |
My baby is 6 1/2 months old. I ve been giving him different foods over the last 3 weeks, usually spread out over a 3-4 day interval. He s been spitting up curdled milk about 1-2 hours after he s eaten. do you think its from the baby foods or the formula? He s on similac advance and has been since 3+ months but this just started about a month age. | Hi madam, the most common cause of spitting in your children case is overfeeding, the distended stomach tends to release its content through the spitting, try to give him less food but appropriate amount of milk and see what happens, as you mentioned this problem is noted for 1 month now, so It's unlikely to have some anatomical abnormality in the gut, so there is no need to panic and try the above-mentioned. I hope this helps |
Hello Doctor, I am pcod but from past 3-4 months m on regular periods,n we are trying gor baby ,two times doc suggested us to do follicle study first time the egg size onday 18 was 36 n it didnt get rupture ,then next cycle again same fc we did this time on day 14 it was 15mm n found some free fluid n from day 12 i started ovalution bleeding ,then again on day 17 my size was 15mm and the free fluid was disappeared so i didnt get to know wether it got ruptured or no ,this month yet m not getting my periods, i did home pregnancy test on 4th day after i missed my period? Now what should i do? Shall i take sysron n tablet to have my periods or should i wait to know that m pregnant or no? | Hello, The major problem in polycystic ovary syn Chat Doctor. You should try in a hug after stimulating cycle from day 2 to day 6. Keep monitoring of egg growth on days 9, 11 and 13. If the egg becomes 18 mm take Chat Doctor injection and do normal intercourse from day 12 to day 16, or you can also go for intrauterine insemination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi they did test on me for ta this is what they say,there are a multitude of foci of abnormal punctate foci of increased T2 signal with subcortical white matter of the bilateral frontal and parietal regions consistent with chronic microvascular white matter diseas | Hello. I read your question carefully and try to answer it to the best of my possibilities. The MRI report indicates narrowing of your small blood vessels, leading to some of them being blocked and causing these small loci which are tiny brain areas damaged by not receiving blood by these blocked vessels. Their significance depends however also on your age and possible diseases. If your age is advanced then this type of damage is a common finding. They are favored by conditions like hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity and blood lipid abnormalities and the best way to limit this vessel narrowing process is to ad Chat Doctor. If you are young and don't have any of those risk factors then you should be looked into for a long list of other possible reasons like metabolic disorders some of which inherited, connective tissue disease, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases etc. Hope to have answered your question. Feel free to come back for further inquiries. |
HI, A few months ago i noticed that when I sat in a slouched position (chest leaning over my waist) i had a discomfort in the area of my solar plexus but when i changed my posture this went away. I have been sitting more in this position due to work etc.. and I have been getting this discomfort more often , its like a trapped wind discomfort or mild cramp. It seems to be worse just after food when i sit with bad posture and I think when i get this pain the skin in this area feels tighter (could be psycolgical) Many years agao I used to get reflux ,sometimes it feels like this pain would ease if I was sick and brough up some bile ? Is this bad posture that is twisting my stomach an creating this discomfort ? | Dear Sir/Madam have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, the pain is due to pressure on the abdomen, and if you have associated burning than the chances of HERD are high. Try a course of capsule Omeprazole 20 mg daily empty stomach, in morning once daily for 5 to 7 days and see if that helps, if it doesn't, consult you doctor. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back. |
A bad fall several days ago left both legs severely bruised (one more than the other). Now experiencing burning sensations where the bruises are in addition to rather bad swelling of both legs. Been to the walk-in. They gave generic vicodin and told me to ice them 3x/day and try to stay off my feet. But the swelling hasn t gone down at all. | Hi, thank you for providing a brief history of you. As you mentioned all proper guidance have been given to you with perfection. For swelling, I will recommend you to just keep the legs on the pillow while you are lying down. In that position you can do simple ankle toe movements as long as you can do and as long as you can repeat in the day. Icing will also help to heal the wound and reduce pain as well. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recovery. |
ii am diabetic kidney problem also , on dialysis recently started some times iget chest discomfot ,heavy ness difficult to sleep recentlly doctor put me on heart medicines clopiltab tonact20mg nikostar5mg and imdur 30mg.i noticed that with acid and gas medicines pan40 and nausifer. ifeel ihave not heart problem. iwant to discotinue heart med. my ecg,2d echo tmt for my age 76 yrs ok. pl advise. dbsingh,76 yrs. 51 kg | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, you should not discontinue heart medicines. Diabetic patient on dialysis (end stage kidney disease) is always at risk of heart diseases. So you need to take heart medicines for prophylaxis to prevent heart diseases in the future. If you stop heart medicines, possibility of development of heart disease in future is high. So don't stop heart medicines despite normal ECG, 2d echo and other reports. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
im 31 years old 5 flat in hight i have 45lbs i chech up last 2008 bcoz i have a small lump in my right side of my neck..the doctor said i have a bronco or if i cant take a medivine it will going to tuberculocis..i take a medicine for good and he said if not gone my lump i will have my surgery...but after 3 years ago my lamp not going fine its become bigger..like a lemonaide size long time ago it was a small like a pimple but now its going big and my back always hurt..i dont know wat kind of doctor should i go..to consult..doc this lamp is need a surgery or not..please help me... | Hi dear thanks for your query on ChatDoctorYou need to get an ultrasound of the neck to look for any other lump that is not palpable. Followed by FNAC of the lump which will give you pathological diagnosis following which the treatment can be started. Complete blood count and manitou test if you're suspecting TB. If you have cough with sputum get the sputum test. Chest X-ray pa view for any lung lesion |
well hi..im 15 i had a blood test done for my highschool physical and i had a high level of bilirubin...but my liver if perfectaly fine..the doctor said that its nothing serious..but if we wanted she could send us to somespecialist..i think it was a gastro..something..but yeah i have lots of questions | Hi. Noted high levels of bilirubin. It is possible that you have an underlying obstruction somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree area. The obstruction might be caused by a stone (such as in gallstone disease). Other lesions (such as malignancy or cystic formations) must also be ruled-out. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Other diagnostics (such as ultrasound, ct-scan, liver function tests, blood exams, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Hi I was recommended by s gynecologist to have the marina coil fitted. Due to me having non bleeding PCOS I got this fitted 5 month ago been experiencing a lot of bleeding. I also got cetezette to try stop the bleeding but since coil been inserted I been crying at silly things n getting annoyed at nothing . But since been on cetezette as well as the coil my mood s are crazy like jeckel and Hyde. After having mad moment I then start to cry also I know feel my full body itchy. | Hi, Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.IUD's are known to cause mood swings, it is not something new, so that could be the reason you're feeling the way you are. Contraceptive pills, also cause mood swings and well it seems that both of them working together are really getting to you. As such you should consider having the IUD removed. I hope this answered your question. |
i have a son of 6 yrs old and he has contituing this syrup sicne from 2 yrs but now i can t found any satisfactory result from his side. He has suffer speach problem and docter suggest for speechtheray training and also continuing this syrup with others two syrup (e.i nerofeet and nestbest). So pls advice........... | Hi... I do not think any medication or syrup or food supplement can help in speech therapy. I personally suggest only speech therapy and hearing evaluation for language delay. Suggestions |
I have got bal tod on the upper side of the crack of my hips. Please suggest the quickest home remedy for the treatment of the same. I am in a remote village so proper doctors are not available, but the place has a decent chemist. So any allopathic treatment is also welcome. Please respond asap as its very difficult to even sit down | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Treatment-For the painful lump in upper crack of buttocks, If you had gone to any ER Surgeon or me, following treatment would have resolved your issues. Tab NSAIds-anti-inflmmatory/ antibiotic 2 times per day Chat Doctor. Local Betadine point / Voltaren cream would also relieve if tabs are not available. Surely this is not normal, and you urgently need to consult ER Surgeon who would take corrective steps. Hope this would resolve your issues. Act fast. So keep cool and Consult your ER Surgeon, if need be, who would treat it accordingly. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. |
hsv1+2 igg herpes simplex virus observed value was 1.99 . I took alovir tablets 4 everyday for 7 days. repeated the test after 10 days and found it shocking. observed value 34.9 .What does that mean. The value should have gone down.. not up. why did that happen?? what is this rising figure doing to my health? is it serious? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. The provided value is of IG G, which is suggestive chronic infection. As you have taken the treatment infection becomes the past, so you have developed the immunity against the infection. Immunity against the disease is suggested by raised Egg levels. I advise you to continue the treatment. And allay fear of raising title of antibody. Please maintain good hygiene till you are taking the Chat Doctor. |
Hi i am 25 year old man. I have bilateral varococile. 2 years back i consultd a doctor and went through some homeopathy medicene. From that time i m not feeling pain in my testicles. Now im feeling that i have erection problem which leading me frustration . Now somwtimes when i meet my girl frnd i feel pain in my testicles . Twicw in a i ll masturbrte . Please suggest me should i take treatment. Can i become father. Next year i m planning to marry. Plz suggest me wat to do to be a healthy man and to come out of varicocele. | Hi, I could not get you completely. Twice in a --- you masturbate. If you masturbate twice daily then you should do it lesser. If it's twice a week or month then it is alright. Varicocele does not usually cause problems. What is the grade of your Varicocele on Ultrasound of scrotum. The major problem it causes is that it can lead to decrease in sperm count. I suggest you get a Semen analysis done to see if all is ok. If it is then I don't think you need to get operated for the Varicocele and if there is a problem in the analysis report then you can consider surgery for the Varicocele. You can send us the report if you get it done. You can contact me by leaving a Direct or Specialist query. Take care, Chat Doctor. |
My 17 year old son has been complaining of chest pain. It got so bad he had me up all night one evening. He has been expremely tired and gets dizzy and light headed alot. We went to our doctor, they ran the battery of tests and said he has a bundle blockage in his right artery. He is 6 foot tall and weighs about 115 pounds, always been very healthy. We are seeing a pediatric cartialogist on Monday. I just am so nervous and want to know what to expect. Thank you | Hello, I would explain that it is important for performing further tests to investigate the possible causes of underlying chest pain |
Hi. So i had an abscessed tooth extracted a week ago today. Procedure took 2 1/2 hours. Novacaine wore off 3 times, tooth broke, dentist cut his finger on my tooth, hammered on my tooth 6 different times trying to get it loose. Said there was a hole in the bone and that the roots kept slipping into the hole. Ive had several extractions and i knew that once all the Novacaine wore off there wud be significant pain. There was/is. 3 days after surgery the pain got much worse and i developed a fever on day 4 of 100.1. Dentist saw me finally on Thurs. He said it all looked fine but gave me an Rx for penicillin anyway. Thursday i noticed significant swelling in my feet and ankles with pain and numbness. Is that weird? | Hello, Well, the symptoms of swelling and numbness of feet and ankles along with pain looks like a side effect of the antibiotic Penicillin although not commonly seen. The swelling does not seem to be due to tooth extraction or infection at the extraction site. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room or your Dentist and get examined. If the swelling is due to side effects of Penicillin then the antibiotic will be changed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, i know a young man of 29 years who had been musterbating for a long time. He is ovewight and under stress of dipression due to various reasons. He has told me, in confidence that for the last 3 to 4 years he has getting full to slightly lazy erection but on doing musterbating no material ( serum ) is discharged. He is worried that this may not be a serious impediment to his marriage. Sir, can you give your advice. Regards | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Reduction in semen volume can be due to |
Hi I have been off work with stress for 6 months, but have now gone back to work. While i have been off I have experienced stiffness in my neck and have found it hard to turn my head, my head wants to turn to the left and has got worse as it now happens when turning it right. It is very upsetting my Doctor has said it is neck spasms and to take pain killers. This has gone on for many months. Any ideas!!!! Mandy | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The neck spasm, as your doctor correctly said, could definitely come due to stress. Prolonged stress naturally brings stiffness to the neck muscles. Then we start twisting and turning the head to alleviate the pain and stretch the neck muscles. That is a bad practice. Instead of receiving you off from pain, the actions give you more pain and results in spasm. Just ignore the soreness and do not move your neck muscles for three days or so. Then the spasm should be released. If you want more of my help in this aspect, please post a direct query to me with every details possible. I shall try to ad Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi, my doctor prescribed me to diclofenac sodium 75mg and baclofen 10mg together.. I have previously been on tramadol 100mg once every 12-24 hours as needed but due to my new antidepressant she switched me to these two.. are these two similar to tramadol? And/or what should I expect. I got these for back pain and cramping and Im curious for answers as to there not being any reviews of the two online. Tramadol works wonders for my pain so Im hoping theres not much of a difference? | Hi and. Baclofen tablets are useful for the alleviation of signs and symptoms of spasticity, particularly for the relief of flexor spasms and concomitant pain, clones, and muscular rigidity. Basically it's a muscle relaxant. Tramadol is indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Tramadol is a strong analgesic, that's why u will get relief from pain fast. You have not mentioned which antidepressants you're taking. Your doctor has changed to diclofenac (which is painkiller) and baclofen because he/she might have foreseen some Chat Doctor. I advise u to follow your docs advice and be safe. All the best. Regards |
I worked yesterday and used my upper back but now my chest feels like I have rope wrapped around it make it hard to expand my chest. I also pulled my arms up and tried to twist side to side with only my upper torso and it hurts really badly! Is this normal? If so is it just from soreness or something else? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal cause is more. Your symptoms are after your physical work and exertion. So muscular pain and spasm cause soreness and tightness in chest. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi my son is 10 months old and has a cold this week. Since he cant blow his mucus from his nose, he has been swallowing it and therefore his poo is very watery and yesterday he pooed 8 times. This morning he woke looking better though after his morning sleep, I noticed his penis was very swollen and red and very sore. I have taken him to the doctor and they gave me some cream to put up the shaft of the penis and said he may have to be circumsized. Should I be very worried about his penis? I am scared I am not getting the correct advice. | Hi, Your baby is having a condition called acute Atlantis- infection or inflammation of the glans penis. You need not worry. Apply the cream as advised. Plus, you can give paracetamol three times daily for 3 days to relieve soreness and pain. If not getting better by 2 days, please get back to your doctor as we may need addition of an oral antibiotic too. Circumcision is needed only in recurrent cases or if he develops fibrosis (tight foreskin), an unusual complication of Atlantis. Meanwhile, keep good local hygiene, wash the area with salted lukewarm warm water 3 times a day, before applying cream. Regarding bowel habit, there is nothing to worry, it will get back to normal in 2-3 days. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I m extremely itchy ALL OVER the place? I m extremely itchy all over the place! It constantly fels like there are bugs crawling all over me and biting me in random places. It almost feels like the kind of itch you get from an allergic reaction . Except i feel it constantly in random places all over my body. I m a very hairy person, unfortunately, so I don t think that helps. One night while I was asleep i woke up from my chest itching so bad and I just kept scratching and digging into cause it wouldnt stop and it hurt really bad and i had to put hydrocortisone on it. I live in a house on the lake and the temperatures right now are about a constant 104 every day. Don t know if that helps anyone. But please help me. I don t know what to do and I m freaking out because it s starting to itch ALL OVER and WONT STOP!! | YOUR DURATION OF DISEASE IS NOT KNOWN FROM HISTORY IT CAN BE FROM MANY CAUSES OILS SHAMPOO BODY APPLICATION MATERIAL DYES RECOOKING OILS ANY MED TAKING FOR OTHER DISEASE LIKE PCM IBUPROFEN VITAMINS AND DIET SUPPLEMENTARY CLOTHING TO LIKE CHANCES OF DUST MITE ALLERGY NEED TO FIND STILL THEN YOU CAN SE BASTING 10 MG NIGHTS YP CPM OR TAB CPM AT NIGHTLY CALAMINE LOTION LOCALLY OVER SKIN AS MANY TIMES YOU NEED CAN CONTINUE LONG |
my daughter was just told that she had dangerously high levels of iron ...she had leukemia as a 5 year old and was successfully treated but was told last Friday that it may have reactivated....shes 47 now . My question is , how dangerous is this iron issue ? She said something about cleaning her blood ? Im not sure shes telling me everything.... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Iron levels can be raised in number of conditions. Repeated blood transfusions, excessive iron intake, hereditary disease- hemachromatosis are few conditions in which the blood iron levels are increased. High level of iron in blood can be abnormally deposited in various organs like skin, heart, liver, kidney, pancreas, etc. This abnormal deposition can lead to dysfunction of that particular organ. Various modes of management are available like phlebotomy, ch elation agents. However, first the cause of raised iron in the blood has to be found out. So, consult your hematologist for clinical examination, relevant investigations and appropriate investigations. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
My 4 month old daughter has had a rash all over her body for about a month now particularly on her chest and under her neck and i have been to the doctor a couple of times with it, the first time they said it was heat and this time they said it could be viral or mild eczema and gave some immolient cream, which ive been applying but its getting worse and her skin is turning leathery. but heres the weird thing, it doesnt bother her in the slightest!! shes the happiest baby ive ever known, and ive always thought ecema was itchy and painfull? the other thing concerning me is that she has a growth under her skin by her right eye (quite large) the consultant thinks its a strawberry birthmark under her skin (its not coloured) but i cant help wondering if its all connected? ive also noticed the past few days her hands & fingers are blacky/purple in the morning and fine the rest of the day. I dont mean to sound paranoid, im not an OTT mum as i have a 5 year old who is rarely ill, but my mums instinct is saying this rash is something else but i dont know what!! | Hello!yes the doctor is right, its childhood eczema. Childhood eczema is not that painful but yes its scaly and itchy at times but not that much. You should follow your doctors advise. The growth you are talking about is probably strawberry hematoma, and it has got no harm to the baby. And what you are talking about the hands is pretty normal. Babies can't adapt quickly to cold temperature, they have constriction of blood vessels in hands during cold so it doesn't get oxygen for some time and gets blue. |
liver parenchyma with mild portal lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate grade 2.mild steatosis 20 % accompanied by ballooinghepatocytes focal centrilobular pericellular fibrosis and occasional glycogenated nuclei.trichromebsstain shows features of chonic hepatitis consistent with the hepatitis cand superimposed steatohepatitis likely nash | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The liver biopsy report that you have posted shows features of non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH). The details mentioned in the report- lympho-plasmacytic infiltration of liver parenchymal, ballooning hepatocytes, fibrosis are features seen in NASH.NASH is liver inflammation caused by non-alcoholic causes. Alcohol is the most common cause of liver inflammation, however, there are some non-alcoholic causes which can also cause these similar changes. Diabetes mellitus is one of the common cause of NASH.NASH causes progressive inflammation of the liver parenchymal thus causing clinical symptoms of hepatitis. You need to consult your physician or gastroenterologist for management of the condition. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I m having a problem with mucus coming out of the corner of my right eye. It builds up until I put a little pressure on it between the top of my nose and my eye and then it squirts out this slimy clear almost yellow stuff out and leaves me feeling dizzy for a bit. I have had trouble with bad teeth and occasionally blood in my nose, so I worry that these all could be smaller symptoms to something bigger. I mentioned this a couple times before at the hospital while visiting over severe tooth pain but it s usually shrugged off as a clogged tear duct that will go away soon . It s been over a year. I sometimes. Wonder if my headaches and constant exhaustion may even be a related symptom. Does this sound like something that could be serious and if so, what might could it possibly be? | HiT hanks for your query at Chat Doctor. I understand your concern and situation. It appears that you are having some bacterial infection of eye. I would suggest you to get the discharge collection done on swab and get tested for routine microscopy and culture sensitivity for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Take antibiotics according to test results. Maintain ocular hygiene and do not touch eye with hands frequently. Take carhop I answered your query Chat Doctor. |
Hi. I got my wisdom removed Friday evening due to an infected wisdom tooth. Im worried about getting dry sockets. I also noticed that it still looks infected even if my molar was removed. My doctor gave my antibiotics. Is it normal for me to feel/see the stitches move? When will I know if I have dry sockets or not? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it is normal to have some pain and tenderness at the site of wisdom tooth extraction for a period of a week to even ten days. Stitches can at times move or fall off if not placed properly. As it is about a week of extraction, and in case if there is no severe pain then the chances of Chat Doctor. |
I have cancer of tyrhoyde .the remuve ol my tyrhoyde ,...after that my thoat alwys haves pain,is too red, and have yellow thins in the back ish side and to dried and problems eating and my ears pain feels like coverup and my heart is too slow or too fast am too tired and angry.my tang is tingling some times.if they do test for thort throat is negative but I can see the yellow in the back.I have reflex too and am scared it is cancer | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your throat symptoms are could be due to throat infection or acid reflux. You can do salt warm water gargling 3 times a day. Avoid taking heavy meals in nighttimes. Avoid immediately going to bed after taking food. Consult a ENT specialist for complete examination of your throat. Check your TSH level to know your thyroid level now. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
i had a cat scan and the radiology s says there is something hanging on my liver, then said it is a mass 5.7 on the liver then said it was a cloud. i do not know what to think he is pushing for a biopsy. i wish to see a liver specialist in my area, sarasota fl what do you think | Hello Finding suggests SOL(space occupying lesion in liver). It may be due to both benign or malignant reasons. Generally contrast CT scan of abdomen is very helpful in diagnosis but in some cases CT scan is able to diagnose properly. This is the reason that doctors has advised for biopsy. Biopsy can only assess exact nature of lesion. Biopsy is only a short OLD process and there is no need to admission for this process. You may need few blood tests before biopsy.Don't get afraid of biopsy. Probably this is necessary for diagnosis. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
On Tuesday during volleyball practice I fell on my knee, I have very severe pain it struck down the lower half of my right leg. I was able to walk but it would hurt and I couldn t bend it. I didn t tell my coach or anyone, I just walked it off and seemed to go away. The second time I dove for the ball and hit my knee just slightly and it felt even worse. It had swelled up just a bit and turned red. After a few hours it went away. I m wondering if I tore something or I don t know. I felt pain under my knee cap when I walked. It was numb and I couldn t feel it for a while as well it didn t hurt at the touch because like I said it was numb, I could only feel the paineed when I walked or attempted to... the sports trainers had put my injury down as a knee cap dislocation but I know that is not what it is. | With such presentations in my clinic, I would straight away diagnose it as ligament injury in the knee joint. But It's nothing to do with knee cap dislocation as your coach said. I advice you to do MRI knee joint to knee to know which ligament affected, and that particular ligament teared or displaced. Based on that ill go for diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy and treat it. As you are a sports person you should follow the above advice as soon as possible, because chances of extending the tear is more. By the mean time you can wear knee belt to decrease the pain while walking in your free time. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
hello iam 32 years old i have been in an acident where i have had back and neck injurys where from my waste down it losses feeling and sometimes cant get hard unless i get oral sex then it only stays up for a short while i need help what should i do? | DEAR FRIEND, I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERNS, SO YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BACK... SEE IN THIS TYPE OF CASE PAIN IS THE MAIN FACTOR WHICH TROUBLES HIM DUE TO IRRITATION OF NERVE ROOTS. NO NEED TO WORRY, YOU NEED TO TAKE IT AND TRACTION THERAPY FOR YOUR BACK IN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC... IF ANY LOCALIZE PAIN IS PRESENT THEN TAKE ULTRASONIC THERAPY.... YOU NEED 15 days TO THIS THERAPY!! THEN ONLY START WITH VARIOUS EXERCISE... TILL THAT TIME WAIT FOR PAIN TO REDUCE.... |
Dear sir my sperm result is volume - 1.5, ph - 8.0, opalescent greyish white, liquefaction <30 min, vis - normal, fructose test- negative, viability - 40, sperm count - 10.0mil, per ejaculate - 15.0, rapid forward progression - 20, sluggish forward progression - 20 total progression - 40, non progre - 40, non motile - 20 , normal sperms - 50, ab nor head - 20, ab nor neck - 10, ab nr tail - 20 how can am increase my sperm count. am a sutiable for father | Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your total sperm count and motility is abnormal as per mentioned history. For that further investigations needed in form of serum FSH, LH, testosterone estimation and USG scan of testes. Excess anxiety, smoking, alcohol, mumps after puberty etc. are also contributory factors.Revert with reports to guide you further. Until then Hey Forte tablet can be prescribed. I suggest you to consult Urologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 4 month old baby twicthes,eyes & mouth.cause wind,constipation or a wee infection be a reason for it?it also looks like his right side of his tummy is swollen,the doctors said before that he could have a tummy bug from being on so much medication,what could this be???? | Hello, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. But please mention the medications that infant is on so that we can decide whether it is a complication of the medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My mom recently fell hard, hit her head and received 2 staples. The CT head/brain without contrast reads...Moderate white matter hypodensities are seen in the deep, periventricular and subcortical white matter with volume loss and old lacunar type infarcts in the basal ganglia. There is mild global volume loss. Chronic microangiopathic changes in the old lacunar type infarcts and mild global volume loss. | Hello, In relation to the fall that she took the CT scan doesn't show any damage due to the hit, none of those findings are related to the trauma, they were already present before she fell and hit her head. The findings are due to chronic changes in the brain matter and its blood vessels. Chronic microangiopathic changes are changes to the small blood vessels. To a point, they are genetically determined and are found in many people as they age. They are accelerated by factors affecting blood vessels such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol etcetera. So the only thing that can be done to slow down this process is checking for the presence of those factors and ad Chat Doctor. As for the mild volume loss that means the mild shrinking of the brain. Again that is part of aging, all of us start to lose brain cells after our thirties, so as we age volume loss accumulates. So that finding depends a little on her age which you do not mention, the older she is, the more such volume loss is expected. The report speaks of mild volume loss so no reason for major concern on that regard, the blood vessel changes which I add |
Hi Im having uncomfortable stomach pains and I am under the impression I am having stomach bleeding due to the use of various medications lately I have been using for my cold. How much do you actually have to consume in order to get stomach bleeding? ) | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. You can say that you are bleeding indie only if the vomiting is present with blood or coffee colored or there is actual blood or black colored stool. Of course the best way ID to have an upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, tests of the stool for occult blood to prove. There is no such dose that can cause bleeding, it can be a single dose of a tablet like Ibuprofen that can cause this and that is the reason you should always take PPI or Sanitizing with the medicines, and always after food or with milk. So do not worry if you do not any of the symptoms I have marked for you. |
Hi, My name is Seth. Ever since i woke up Saturday morning i ve had a very sharp pain by applying hand pressure to the lower left side of the abdomen . I was drinking heavily the night before. I ve never had my appendix taken out, but its not a pain on my lower right side so i don t think it could be appendicitus. I would greatly appreciate any feed back on the subject. | Hi, Thanks for writing your query. The cause of your abdominal pain can be due to increased alcohol intake resulting in increased acid secretion in the stomach. It is not an appendicitis pain as pain due to appendix occurs in right side. You can take antacid like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day before meals. Is pain is severe, you can take painkiller like Mesenteric acid along with antispasmodic like Dicyclomine after meals. You should avoid excessive alcohol. Your diet should be light and should contain less spice/oil. It should be prepared hygienically. Chat Doctor. If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks. |
Hello! I am a 46 year old female. Over the past several years I have noticed that my neck cartilage seems to getting larger as I age. Now I notice that my Adams Apple area is larger with more a bulge on the left side. No pain. I am a Fibromyalgia sufferer if that means anything! Should I be concerned. I have had Thyroid bloodwork as recently as about 5 months ago. | Hello, The fibromyalgia is associated with alternation in chemicals in body. The change in thickness in cartilage can be a comparative issue it can appear to you due to age related comparative decrease in muscle mass. There is no relation between fibromyalgia and this. If it continues to trouble to then it will be better to have a complete clinical examination for any issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
hello sir,am harish..i have been masturbating from my 17th age...now am 21...how should i forget it??? i feel that i losses my energy every time..i have my fear to whether i will make happy my partner or not..day by day my semen getting waterrish...pls reply me sir | Hello,Normally 95 % of the semen is fluid which is contributed by the secretions of the seminal vesicle and prostate and remaining 5% is the sperm. Nothing to worry this is a normal secretion. As you masturbate regularly the consistency will come down, but the amount OS semen ejaculated after each masturbation will be hardly between 2-5 ml. Your performance will remain the same. This will not interfere with your sexual desire and sexual activity, all these are normal phenomenon, and you have all the ability to satisfy your partner. Thank you. |
i am 25 m i do get erection while wathcing porn and at early morning ,, but while having intercourse with my grl frnd i was not able 2 get an erection i had done foreplay 4 around 3 to 4 hours but nothing happened aas i am a virgin an wanted 2 know tht am i suffering from ED | Well... obviously yes since that is what ED means. However, the ED that Viagra helps is Two entirely different disorders |
Hi, a week ago I was ridin my bike on some very hard terrain and I had quite a bad fall! Nut when I fell I fell straight on my front and my jeans dug into my hip, my left hip this is, one of the first things to hit the ground bashed and the jeans dug in, was a heavy fall as it winded me! I then as expected had a bruise there but now it still hurts like a tender bruise but there is a lump there that moves a little under my fingers, it hurts to move it, feels like it s quite s deep lump though. Any ideas? Oh I m 24 and female with endometriosis, couldn t be that could it?! | Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is most likely a blood collection called hematoma. Due to the injury, veins have been ruptured, so the blood has appeared in the soft tissues. Large hematoma won't disappear by its own. As the blood contains glucose, bacteria can easily grow in it. This makes any hematoma prone to infection. Sooner or later, hematoma will turn into an abscess. That is why I suggest you to consult general surgeon. Sift tissues ultrasound should be done and hematoma Chat Doctor. Hope this will help. Regards. |
well i have had a blood problem since i was 16 i had aplastic anemia and now im 24 and its been like 3 years and i havent gotten my period all these years and i think i might not b able to get pregnant at all what should i do? im scared on knowing the truth but i also wanna b a mom some day | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum. Aplastic Anemia is an serious disorder but With prompt and proper care, many people who have plastic anemia can be successfully treated. Blood and marrow stem cell transplants may offer a cure. The cause has to be found out and treated. If your Periods are regular there may be many reasons to it, in your case it could be stressed of the disease which may cause Amenorrhea. Kindly get yourself evaluated by a Gynecologist to rule out the exact cause so that you may be prescribed Hormonal Preparations to bring back your Periods. Wish you Good Health and Good Luck. Take Care. |
I had my wisdom teeth extracted on Friday, and I have been trying to do everything the surgeon told me to do. I ve had some sensitivity in my teeth (it moves around - today it s the back teeth, yesterday, it was up front, and today, I noticed that the area where the blood clots were is now white. One area is white and floppy... Will this always be floppy? Or should it be stitched down or cut off? Thanks! | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, According to the history provided here I will provide you with the best possible answer, Following extraction, a wound is formed at the site, it undergoes healing on its own and takes about 10 -15 days. I appreciate that you are following the instructions given by your dentist, The blood clot gradually undergoes fibrosis which gives it white color. For the sensitivity I will advise you to see your dentist, he/she might prescribe some anti-sensitivity toothpaste. Do not worry you will be fine a few weeks, remember to maintain proper oral hygiene.I hope this answer was useful, i wish you good health take care. |
I am 32 weeks pregnant, was just seen at the doctor yesterday. I had a slightly high BP. I am having regular, timed, BH contractions. I forgot to ask the doctor this question, when I am having the contraction I am getting dizzy and short of breath. They are lasting about 45 seconds, and non painful. | Hallow Dear, If you are a patient of high blood pressure, and now you are suffering for the dizziness and breathlessness, you are not a suitable candidate for birth control pills. The hormones in the pills can cause these side effects. Moreover, they may get the worst due to this hormones threatening your health. So please switch over to some other safe birth control method like condom or intrauterine birth control device (without any hormones in it). I hope this helps you. |
i`m 51 yrs old ,FEMALE ,5ft tall,50kilograms in wt. Last Feb 22,2011, i was diagnosed of | Hi, Are you a hypertensive? You need to get one echo done for cause of cardiomegaly. It can just be an x-ray Illusion due to scoliosis. You just need a healthy lifestyle like avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according to your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, and avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't be abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I had a cholecystectomy 2 months ago, and am now suffering from nausea after eating, passing out oily stools 5-6 a day. I even have a lot of abdominal pain, and chest pains. Not sure whats going on, please assist.Sam | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query now. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to have any food from outside if you do which might bring in intestinal infections giving rise to your symptoms. I would go for a routine stool test for ova and cyst, and treat them if positive. On the dietary part, I would advise you to add enough roughage in your diet along with sufficient liquids. On the medicine side, I would advise you to go for a proton pump inhibitor, and some liquid antacid. In case of no relief, I would advise you to get yourself assessed by a gastroenterologist for a possible endoscopic evaluation of your gastrointestinal tract to rule out a HERD, and also I would consider some investigations to rule out a cardio logical problem for your chest pain. 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. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hi my husband who is 42 yrs old went for a routine check up yesterday. His echo report shows trivial Mr. He has high blood pressure and his cholesterol is also high. He is a smoker. Please let me know if angiography is required. Is there a chance that he may have a blockage? | Hi, This trivial MR on echo is a normal finding. Doing an angiography depends on the symptoms of the patient and associated ECG changes. Your husband has many risks factors for heart disease like male gender, smoker, hypertension and high cholesterol. If he has symptoms like chest heaviness on exertion or has ECG changes than angiography is advised. Alternative to it is a stress Echo or CT Coronary Angiography. If any of them shows problem than also he has to undergo angiography. As per me if he is not having any acute heart event than its better to do stress echo first. Hope it was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Dear sir i have over masturbation problem i loss hair problem backpain, sleepless,memory lost every matter forget felling weakness and also more depression and appears over facial and moustaches hair i am soo upset about that plz give me advice to stop them | Hi, From your symptoms it seems that due to phobia of having over masturbation you got all so-called problems. Keep one thing in mind that masturbation can never give any problem of body or sex performance or future family life. Just relax and come out of wrong phobia. You can enjoy masturbation in future but keep in mind that every thing in excess always to be avoided. Take high protein diet. Go for regular exercise daily. O)k and take care. |
hi i recently had a baby about a month ago and was obviously was sore after but its still sore now and even more so when i wee and also now am leaking a very light yellow fluid that does not smell very nice i cant get an appt. at the doctors cos there always full is there sometihng i can get from a chemist? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the presence of yellowish vaginal discharge with foul smelling go in favor of vaginal infection. But I am sorry it surely needs physical examination for accurate diagnosis because there are many types of vaginal infections. So I would like you to consult doctor for the same. If there is infection you might need a course of antibiotics. Nothing to worry. It will subside. Avoidance of intercourse is better till the infection is cleared. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
hi i am 26 year old ,nw iam in tretment for pregnancy..i took the blood test mensioned below..also cheched semen of my husband...every thing was good..in last days,i took medicin fertab after the menssusus,from 3rd day,then itook the injucton for ovulatin in june 27(last mensus date=may 14).nw iam waiting 4 the +result...nw ifeel frequent breast paining...i am qurious about the result..... | Hello there, Thanks for writing to us. The tablet fer tab is for ovulation induction, And I suppose you took injection for ovulation around 27 May.... As, you mentioned, all the reports were normal; We can expect good result. You should wait for a week after your expected date of period and then do a urine pregnancy test if missed periods. Meanwhile, I suppose you must be on folic acid tablets, If not, please start these vitamin tablets. Good luck. Take care. |
I have a 6 months old baby and we started solid food but he doesn t seem it like it. We started with potato, carrots and sweet potatoes. He doesn t seem to get use to eating. I want to start with cerelac but is it good? How can I create an alternative for cerelac at home? | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. The process of introducing solids into the diet from exclusive breastfeeding (or at times formula feed) is called weaning. Do not worry if the child does not like it initially. It is a new taste that he is not yet familiar with. You have correctly started with potato, carrots and sweet potatoes but also include some cereals like boiled rice and pulses. You may also give Carla (wheat or rice). Do not worry as they are safe for your baby. The best alternative that you may provide at home is making a chichi sort of thing by mixing the cereals, vegetables and boiling them and mashing them up. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any. |
i have a three year old that has had a rough cough for about a week, he woke up today and out of nowhere has a fever as well as vomiting, he does not want to eat at all, barely getting popsicles into him, what is the best thing to give him at this point | The best thing to do for him at this point of time is give some antibiotic like tab symbiotic-p 125 mg thrice daily or tab definite 50 mg twice daily after meals with syrup ibugesic-plus or syrup Cronin 5 ml three times daily for fever with syrup vomiting or syrup ondansetron 5 ml twice daily empty stomach for vomiting. For cough, you have to give syrup bronzed or syrup shaking 1 SF three times daily. To can also nebulize him with albuterol at your family doctors clinic as it is very helpful for his condition. |
i am a 26 year old woman, last month I was diagnosed with AVH, though i have recovered considerably and have started my normal day to day activities. but the issue that bothers me is of pain in my left rib cage when I inhale or take a deep breath. Though I had a ultrasound and everything turned out to be normal, but dull pain in left rib cage persist. Please help me know the reason. | Dear madam, is it B or C? This symptom can be related to your primary disease especially if liver is enlarged. But also gallbladder stones and infection can cause it as well, it is more often in right side but can be located in whole abdomen. Splenic and gastric disorders can cause such a pain, so you should dog astrology work up to rule out gastritis and ulcers. The third thing to consider is a lungs' inflammation, pleuritic or ribs micro-fracture so ask your GP to advice you how to check all these conditions i ve mentioned. Wish you good health, |
my son is 18 months old he was rushed to the er April 27th and they said he had to have emergency surgery for a severed intestine. The surgical doctor is telling it could only be caused from an adult punching him in the stomach or a car accident. Is this true? | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Yes ! It is true that the intestines could not have severed by their own without some kind of blunt injury. The cause of the injury would not be possible to judge in this case as he is a small child and would not be able to express himself properly. This could also be due to a blunt injury while trying to crawl or stand at bed side. The main pursuance for the present should be towards his complete recovery. 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. |
Im a 33 yr female. A month ago I have laperscopic repair of adhesions post a inguinl hernia a yr ago. I also had a hysterectomy, open dab at the same time last month. The healing has gone very well. Today, my one lap abd incision got a small pin hole that a small amount of puss came out of and now I have a area the size of my hand around it the it splotchy. There is no pain or itching. Im concerned about mrsa, scepsis, or other infections this all happened with in the last 3 hours. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, it is an infection at the surgical site. I advise you should be tested for Grams staining, culture and sensitivity from the pus discharge. Once the report received we came to know which organism is probably infected to you. Whether it so MRSA, MSSA etc.Accordingly, you also got sensitivity report stating which antibiotic to use and which not. This infection should be given good local hygiene this can be maintained by local Chat Doctor. Detail and Betadine can be used for it. Polypoid application at the end helps combat bacteria locally. Avoid further injury to the infected site. Please take care as to avoid any pressure over the infected site by muscular action. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
Hi I have a pain from my spine at the bottom and the pain goes around below my waist to my hip worst on the left side if i bend down some time i cannot get up i will have to call someone to help me up the pain is about a 10.I saw a doctor at the E.M he took a X RAY and said i have ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS he gave me a prescription for CO-DICLO-MISO 75MG to take it helps a little but i have to be careful what i do. | Brief Answer |
My daughter (19) has been referred o a rheumatologist for the 2nd time n 2 years. High Sed rate, inflammation, and WBC. The fist visit, in 2012, showed a few slightly elevated results in CBC, but was not an issue at the time. What do I do as a mother, parent, to know what I do from here? What do I need to ask? | You have not cleared the reason why is she referred to a rheumatologist? Any joint pain, rash on face, loss of hair ?apart from ESR, CBC what other blood tests are you asked to do? Any family history of autoimmune disease?inflammation and High ESR and changes in CBC are seen when you are ill due to some bacterial, viral infection and fever and in many other diseases.I would suggest you to meet a rheumatologist if you are advice to because from the history you have given, can not come to any conclusion but It's good to visit a rheumatologist with all previous history of illness.It's easy to make a diagnosis when as much information is given to the doctor. |
My 20 month old daughter keeps coming up with sore white headed spots. They make her itch she has them on her bum arms legs face stomach and back. I thought of all the things it could be we havent changed washing powder or her diet the only thing I can put it down to is dog fur at my parents house. Please help!! | Hi, Multiple white headed bumps on various parts of the body of your daughter MAU be Molluscan contagious most probably. It is a viral a skin disease characterized by implicated whitish pa pules. There may or may not be itching. It may be secondarily infected. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. I would suggest.- salicylic acid solution or retinoid gel to apply on each lesion- antibiotics- antihistamines - immunomodulator like camisole Do not worry, it is a benign skin disease and may clear in few weeks with proper treatment. Thanks. |
I m 31 weeks plus 4 days, I ve been having bad pressure in my lower abdominal area for the last few day, I had a midwife appointment yesterday and she said the babies head was low down. Today the pressure has increased and when I walk I feel I need to go to the toilet, I went earlier and when I wiped twice there were pin pricks of blood on the tissue. | Any vaginal bleeding at 31 weeks is a cause for concern. The fact that you are feeling this much pressure plus vaginal spotting tells me you need to be evaluated for preterm labor. Likely, you are not in preterm labor, but I cannot guarantee you that you aren't without doing a cervical exam and monitoring you for a while. Please go to the hospital for evaluation. When you go, they will likely do a pelvic exam with a cervical check and put you on the monitor for a while to make sure you aren't contracting. They may run a couple tests, and you may get an ultrasound to make sure baby has enough fluid. If you are in preterm labor and end up delivering, 31 week babies tend to do well, especially with the Ficus available today. Good luck!! |
Dr.good after noon, My broter Tr. Balasubramanian got the treatment of angeio for his heart blockage and now he is allright on his normal work . He is a police officer of the rank of Inspector of police and it is his duty to do his work promptly then and there both law and order and crime aspect. It is my question is will restless work lead the same problem again for a single day of his work without takeing any medicine or wirhout any diet controle though he is a diabatic patitient ? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that it is important to maintain normal blood pressure values, coupled with normal glucose levels. If his blood pressure values and diabetes are well controlled, there is no need for restriction of physical activity. I would also recommend avoiding straining physical activity and closely monitor his blood pressure values. It is also necessary taking antiplatelet agents coupled with antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
yesterday night at 1 | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Rat bite can cause bacterial infections. So it should be washed thoroughly with soap and water and apply antiseptics. Tetanus prophylaxis should be taken. Antibiotics will be needed also. This treatment you can get in government hospital for free in Bangalore. In private hospital also the whole treatment will be within 500 rupees. Antirabies prophylaxis is not given for small rats. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
I have graves diease 2 years+ in treatment. 09/04/2012 i had iodine pill , quentined for 4 days ect. Last night at bed time my hip felt like a cigarette lighter was between my hip & pj s. it s been growing down my thigh to day. It feels as if I received a blow to my thigh. Mussel is fine it s only the skin which is sore. More tender higher up, front to halfway along both sides of thigh. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of peripheral nerve involvement. In your case, the nerves in the skin (cutaneous nerve) over the thigh are affected, this is called as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. The common reasons are vitamin B12 deficiency and mechanical pressure over the nerve. All your symptoms can be explained on this nerve involvement. For relief of symptoms, you can take pregabalin or gabapentin capsules. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hi i am 56,recently treated with angioplasty (stents),got 3 stents..1.Now i want to ask what is the age of stents?2.I am Business man (Handling Adminstration) can i do my normal work.which includes driving conducting meetings etc3.What type of precaution should i take. | Hello Sir1. As such in particular there is no definite age of the stents, some patients it goes on for their lifetime and in some just few years. It all depends on your lifestyle habits and your body response and how severe is the disease process.2. Yes you can do all your daily activities without any restriction.3. Be Very regular with your meds prescribed, dietary precautions like low salt diet, avoiding junk food and deep-fried food items, and most importantly to avoid smoking completely and go for daily morning walks. Good Luck |
Hello Doctor, My age is around 30Yrs (MALE) , I had a severe pain in the lower back and spine. I was asked to take the test, SGOT, S.Createnin, Blood picture etc. The other tests are normal but SGOT reading is 54. Doctor says that I have a fatty liver and suggested URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID(150MG) twice a day. Pl suggest.With RegardsRiz | Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Usually ALT or AST values higher than \"two times the upper normal limit\", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease. Advice for fatty liver |
Hello, i have highblood pressure and I work at a computer five days a week, eight hours a day. About three times out of the week, i go home with a headache. I noticed yesterday, my pressure was very high. Can the computer cause my blood pressure to go up? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that working on the computer is not related to high blood pressure. But, the sedentary life that you make by staying sat before the computer most of the day is a known cardio-vascular risk factor. Anyway a single blood pressure values is not sufficient for the diagnosis of high blood pressure. So, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure in the next week, two times daily (usually in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your doctor. I would also advise performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes |
I have had back pain for 7 years, and learned to cope with it. For the past three days I have had severe back pain, mostly lower and neck area and abdominal pain as if I had diaharria, my stool comes out mucus and tissue like. I recently had some soft stool. | Back pain and abdominal pain may be of different origin, or may be of part of same disease like satiation syn Chat Doctor. Complete bed rest for a certain period of time is the initial mode of treatment in low back pain. Pain can be controlled by medication, exercise, weight reduction, lifestyle modification etc. And if the condition is not improving and impairing your activities of daily living then you have options like epidural injection and ultimately surgery. Take paracetamol 1 gm twice or thrice daily as required initially for some days. |
I think , i have too much of inferiority complex. i would like to defeat this problem. when saying in practical this problem is 1) I cant able to write legibly when anybody watching me. My writing is too much of slow & my writing looks not good 2) i cant able to speak with new person2) i have too much of stage fear. | Degree understand your concerns. I went through your details. Inferiority complex means you feel inferior in front of others. This also shows your lack of self-confidence. If you are worried about your handwriting and speed of writing, then improve it. There are several tools. If you are bold enough to speak in front of people, get yourself trained for that and remove stage fear. There is no use blaming your disadvantages and feel inferior. Consult a psychologist for further help. If you consider my help, Please post a direct query with every detail. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to practice. I assure good relief. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
My friend told me that I might have viral hepatitis. I am a 23 year old. What are the symptoms and what should I do now? | Fatigue, Nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs, Loss of appetite, Low-grade fever, Dark urine, Muscle pain, Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes(jaundice) are the most common symptoms. If you do have any of the above-mentioned symptoms it is better for you to go to a doctor for a physical examination and get a few blood tests and a urine test done. The doctors will advise you on what tests are needed after a physical examination. |
I have been having stomach pains the past 2 weeks now. Some days I have no pain at all and then I will have terrible pain on some others. It just feels like once I get hungry, my stomach goes to super hungry mode as if I havent eaten all day. When I have these stomach pains, it is difficult to stand or walk around. I will have to just lay down and curl up just to limit the pain and it gets worse at night. Anything wrong? Thank you | Hi ! From the history of yours, it seems that you are having hyper acidity with possible gastric/duodenal ulceration. The pain in these conditions occur typically in empty stomach, and specially in late nights when the person may get off the bed and is relieved on taking some kind food. Your dietary habits are not known from the history. Anyway, you should avoid chilies and hot fried Food, and go preferably for a bland diet regimen consisting of more vegetables, and liquids. Also take frequent small feeds instead of one large meal so that your stomach does not remain empty at one time. Take plain cold water as an emergency remedy for the acute pain in the stomach during night or any other time when you may not have any alternate remedy in your possession. Also, you can try keeping the head end of your bed elevated a little so that the acid secreted does not get stored in your stomach. You ought to see your family physician now to be examined to exclude any other clinically appreciable pathological process in the abdomen, who may also suggest you for an ultrasound abdomen or refer you to a gastroenterologist for endoscopic evaluation of your GI tract. Other diagnosis whicChatDoctores immediately into one's mind are liver and heat billiard diseases like gall stone disease, or pancreatitis. For excluding these problems, you have to consult a gastroenterologist. Your have not mentioned anything about your bowel habits. If it is frequent and loose alternating with constipation, you may be suffering from acariasis which also gives rise to chronic hyper acidity and the symptoms you have described. In that case the treatment is simple once you visit your family physician, and are properly diagnosed. Wishing you an early recovery. |
Hi, I had hepatites C(3a) in 2000. Then i took interfaron for 6 month and then it came negative. After 2004,2007 and 2008 i haven again test it and it again came negative. But last 1 month, i am getting pain in upper part of my stomac, back pain and knee pain... | It doesn't necessarily mean hepatitis again. Pain in upper part of stomach could be local reasons, gastric problem, food heaviness etc. You haven't mentioned any changes in urine color and any loss of appetite etc. Bile salts, pigment tests of urine is important as also serum bilirubin, ESR. Back and knee pain is due to muscle skeletal reasons and may go by physiotherapy, cycling, hot water bath, Yoga etc. YOGA is important for you. Further progress of knee pain and back pain will halt and improve rather. So need is to investigate at least simple tests to rule out any possibility as per your apprehension about hepatitis. Back and knee pain should be managed now without waiting for tests. Hope it helps you. |
My husband had triple bypass and ever since he breathes hard like he is running a race and he isn t doing much. They have done all types of test on him and everything is good if not perfect.he has had problems with his back but nothing major could that be part of it? | Hi, the breathlessness after a heart bypass surgery can be caused by several factors that we identify to be able to suggest a specific treatment for this problem. The main causes that should be investigated are |
Ive been on the Depo shot for a year me and my boyfriend has had unprotected sex and he has came inside of me...every morning that I have got up Ive had a brown discharge but it only occurs in the morning....Im also having lower back pain....stomach cramps.... by the way I dont have a period at all anymore because of the depo shot...could I be pregnant? | Hi, Thanks for the query. As you are on demo shot, the possibility of pregnancy is less. The possible causes for your spotting are |
Hello doctor i m 32 years old i was masturbating since last 12 years bt since last 2 years im masturbating rarely bt now i m feeling that my semen is realeasing during toilet and i m suffering from premature ejaculatioion too and i just got married last year plz sir tell me what to do..nd sir plz reply me confidentially plz... | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration. It happens with minimal sexual stimulation and before the person wishes. Most cases of premature ejaculation do not have a clear cause. With sexual experience and age, men often learn to delay orgasm. Premature ejaculation may occur with a new partner. It may happen only in certain sexual situations or if it has been a long time since the last ejaculation. Psychological factors such as anxiety, guilt, or depression can also cause it. In some cases, it may be related to a medical cause such as hormonal problems, injury, or a side effect of certain medicines. In many cases premature ejaculation gets better on its own over time. Treatment may not be needed. Practicing relaxation techniques or using distraction methods may help you delay ejaculation. For some men, stopping or cutting down on the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
There is a pea size lump followed by a tube like item on the front right hip about two inches below waist line. It feels kinda hard. What could this be? It s not very painful but I noticed this because my lower back was hurting and I was stretching. Other articles I read said I may have to have a bowel movement. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and I can understand your concerns. From the information you provided it seems that you have developed a groin hernia. If I were your treating physician I would have seen that lump and would have asked you to cough. During coughing IRA abdominal pressure rises and hernia becomes prominent. I would have palpated your pubic tubercle and seen its relationship with the lump. Inguinal hernia are above the tubercle and femoral hernia are below the tubercle. In case of inguinal hernia I would have done ring occlusion test to ascertain whether it is indirect or direct inguinal hernia. Hernia will need surgical fixation i.e. hernioplasty or herniorraphy. Hernioplasty can be open in which hernia is reduced, the sac excised, and a mesh is placed. This can also be done laparoscopically which is minimally invasive technique. Other possibilities in your scenario are lipomaInguinal lymphadenopathyFemoral artery aneurysmPsoas abscess. I would suggest you to meet a general surgeon. Thanks. Hope the answer is helpful. Further quarries will be appreciated. Regards. |
My left palm and three fingers starting at the pinky are usually numb throughout the day.At different times the numbness spreads up my arm into my shoulder,part of my back,chest and face,the numbness is always on my left side. I have had lumber and cervical mri with no results that would cause the numbness. The mri s showed L-4 & L-5 to be herniated,also a nerve touching a bone.After walking for about 1/2 mile on the side of my left shin it hurts and I need to sit a few minutes before I can continue walking .What advice would help me alleviate this problem? | Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. Regarding the arm you might need a nerve conduction study to evaluate the nerves of your arm, to see if there is a progressive condition or any damage to the nerves. That would help a lot of understanding better you symptoms. The need to rest after walking is a sign seen in narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal, probably caused by the herniated disc. This is more serious that the arm complaints, because this situation can progress. I recommend a neurological consult on this matter. Hope this helps. Please feel free using MHC again |
HiMy Father is having Heart problem and the cardialogist has advised from Angiogram. Based on the results he said that my father may have to undergo angioplasty or open heart surgery. My father is daibetic and is 70 yrs old. My question is when do they suggest Angioplasty and when to they suggest Open heart surgery? Wil the age matter ? How much would it cost of Angioplasty / Open Heart surgery ? | Hi Their understand your concern for your fathers health and I would like to tell you that yes age matters a lot as well the complexity of the disease matters. Like if after angiogram is your father got to have a double vessel disease or Triple vessel disease then most likely By pass surgery will be advised and will be beneficial also. Cost varies according to the severity of the disease. Roughly I will range from 2lac to 5 lack depending upon which procedure will be opted. I wish him good health |
What could be the cause of a 2 yr old running a fever, with no other symptoms, and very swollen lymphnodes? He s has numerous blood work and things like his red blood cell count is 15.3 (high), Neutrophils are 13 (low), Lymphs 72 (high) with smudge cells present, Monocytes 11 (high) and Neutrophils-Absolute at 0.9 (low). He s scheduled for a doctor s appt today, I would like to know what types of questions (or answers) I should ask or expect because he s been sick since Thanksgiving and they just keep taking more blood and not really giving me an answer, other than it s viral, as to why he s not getting better. | Most common cause of lymph node swelling is infection by virus, bacteria or fungi in the area which Chat Doctor. Other causes may be injury, cancer, immunological disorders, lymphomas etc. General swelling of lymph nodes throughout body may indicate an infection, such as HIV or mononucleosis, or an immune disorder, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The Smudge cells present in blood may be 0.01% in severe infection of may be up to 20 % in lymphocytes leukemia. High lymphocytes, low neutrophils, and high monocytes counts may be elevated in infectious mononucleosis, infection, certain bacterial infection like TB, typhoid etc.CONCLUSION |
I have pain in my lower back that is felt to the lower left side of my stomach.it also sometimes extends to my legs.I have checked with a gynecologist but no problem in the uterus?I also felt pain in my lower back before that it was so painful to sit down or walk.Could the problem be on my back?Thank you. | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that it might be related with lumbosacral spine. It might be lumbar spondylosis, sciatica or slip disc. So go for MRI of lumbosacral region AMD vitamin D3 blood test. After getting the proper diagnosis take consultation with orthopedic.Meanwhile, take painkiller and muscle relaxant gel. If pain is severe then take physiotherapy. Hope my answer will be effective for you. Thanks |
My wife is in Thailand and when undertaking a medical a 2 to 3 cm shadow was detected on her lung. At first they thought it was TB but so far tests have shown nothing. She had a blood test 3 months ago which was also negative. What other diagnosis apart from cancer could it be. She does not drink or smoke. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Apart from tb and cancer following diseases' cancer cause 2-3 CA shadowing the lungs. 1. Benign cyst 2. Benign nodule 3. Old scarred lesion from previous lung infection or lung injury. 4. Localized bronchiectasis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, CT scan of thorax and bronchoscopy with BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis for the diagnosis of this shadow. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks. |
Hello I have a very sore back where my kidney is. I had some tests done and it showed that I may have had a UTI. It has been a couple of weeks now and it is still sore. The couple of doctors I went to do not know why. I have trouble bending over and doing exercise. I am only young.What do you think? | Cellophane you for writing to us on Chat Doctor. Based on your history the response to your question is as follows.1. Need evaluation for recurrent urinary tract infection.2. Get a urine examination to test for pus cells. Recurrent urinary tract infection ascending to the kidney needs evaluation. If Pus cells are positive or negative, ultrasound will be necessary, to rule out any renal cause.3. As it is towards the kidney, no vertebral cause can be thought of. Based on results, further opinion possible. Do get back with test results. Hope this is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you |
Hi thereI need some information regarding a \"battery implantation for heart\"currently, my auntie has a problem with her heartaccording to doctor in my area, she needs a battery implantation in order to making her heart back functioing normallythe doctor mention that her heart working only 21 percent (I dont have any idea what its mean by this)my auntie seems healthy, but when i heard her heart is working only 21 percent, I start to worry about itcan someone please tell me what is battery implantation?pleasee | When the ejection fraction, or the pumping effect of the heart reduces, there are chances that the person lands up in sudden arrhythmias, or blocks even with minimal exertion, due to poor effort tolerance.That's when intracranial defibrillator with pacemakers are implanted, whatever said is battery which was explained to you. This device is better and safe, as it automatically senses the danger rhythm and reverts it. So, please go ahead with the procedure. All the best. |
I am taking tenoretic for 8 years and want to know if I can live a altitude of 4,500 ft above sea level. I visited that altitude recently and was told to rest for about a week until body becomes accustomed to the altitude. Will I have heart problems at that altitude? I take no other medications...just some herbal | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that a certain period of time is needed for your body to get used to the new altitude and atmospheric pressure. You may feel some chest discomfort or shortness of breath during the first days. For this reason, I would recommend reducing the dose of theoretic to half the dose, in order to avoid breathing troubles. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, |
my mom had a gastrectomy and chemo for a few months (4-6 months) she still has the same symptoms as before the operation - indigestion, vomiting, constipation, severe abdominal pain, severe weight loss. What is causing this and will this cause death. She is 47 yrs abot 1.65 m tall and currently weighs 50.1 Kg | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has gastrectomy. Abdominal pain and weigh loss may be due to chemotherapy, or she is not treated completely. She should go for ultrasound abdomen. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then she should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
i think my husband has Olecranon Bursitis he has a large lump on his elbow feels like fluid its pink and warm and hurts has had it for a couple months but just found out so i was serching, anyway he has a doctors appointment wednesday should we go sooner since this is just sat | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has fluid filled lump near elbow. It can be some benign cyst, ganglion cyst, bursitis or other cystic lesion. He should go for ultrasound study first. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
am married and my hus is working abroad..i got a central govt job here so he asked me to be here..but i want to be with him..i alwaz feel like he doesnt hav any such feelings of being together..n cuz of this i fight with him daily...i go mad atimes that i cant control myself..i start hurting myself..wat to do | Yes, I believe this disorder is called LOVE. Jokes apart, you are missing him an is leading to frustration. Solution is in your hand. Please tell him what you are going through frankly. If he understands it he will be or should be very proud of you. I may be denounced by the so called righteous or conservatives, but it is my duty to ask you to frankly consider if this frustration is due to forced celibacy. Discuss this frankly with him and plan things/solutions accordingly together. In this day and age of IT, this should not be a problem. If this is not possible at least acknowledging what may be happening helps. Hope this helps and I have not hurt your sensitivities. Good luck |
I have noticed for about the last 6 or so months when I sit down in a hard-back chair there is an area in the middle to lower section (about where my belly button would be) of my spine that begins to hurt. I have a bruise at the location of the pain -- probably because I am a student and my back is constantly being pressed against hard desk chairs. When I run my fingers along my spine, I do notice a slight protrusion at the source of the pain -- I m not sure if it can be seen, but I can feel it. I don t have any serious history of either back or muscle issues. I do feel quite restless when sitting down -- I am constantly shifting. I also get the urge to crack my back at least two to three times per day. Any ideas about the pain in the one spot of my spine? Why is it sticking out? Thanks! | Hello ! I understand your concern. In my opinion a disc bulge in that level of your column may be the cause of these symptoms. The protrusion may be an inflammatory lesion, or just the bone related with your spinal nerves at the point of the column where they get out from the spine. Other possible diagnosis, more rare may be lesions of the spine like tumors, cysts, etc. I would recommend you see a doctor and have a lumbar column x-ray and a blood routine test to rule out this diagnosis. Hope to have been helpful! Thank you for using Chat Doctor! Best wishes, |
I have had this condition for 14 months now and it is getting much worse. I just recently saw a ENT and he said it was acute sinus infection. I have had these allergic Reactions , had an ambulance ride because I couldn t breathe, allergy tests, told I had major allergies then told I have no allergies at all, I have a sinus infection. I am currently on antibiotics 2 times a day and I m booked for a ct scan in 2 weeks. My question is, will I ever be able to breath normally again, will my nose ever unplugg and will my throat quit closing off making it very hard to breathe? Imagine your nose completely plugged then your throat goes into spasm and it usually last 2-3 hours making it almost impossible to breathe | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, From your complaints it looks like that you are having an acute sinus infection and this is causing the pain and nose block. You may need antibiotics for the infection and should meet your doctor for the prescription. For the time being you can take tablet paracetamol 500 mg two to three times a day for the pain. Also take steam inhalation 2 to 3 times a day and oxymetazoline Chat Doctor. |
We are out of town and we have a 1-year-old child who has developed a red rash on his stomach and chest with hive-like bumps. He has red flushed cheeks with a cough and has vomited three times today. Just wondering if this sounds like anything that requires an emergency room visit or if there is something we could be doing to ease the symptoms with over-the-counter remedies. Thank you for your thoughts and guidance. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. By what you quote it should be an urticaria or a simple skin allergy. You can use HY Chat Doctor. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine, but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician. 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. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my daughter 22 experienced slight chest pains a few days ago ever since her heart rate has been anywhere from 90 to 125 went to er did ekg they gave her a 24 hour monitor and anxiety meds. heart rate is fine as long as she is not doing anything | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that as long as her Holder monitoring and ECG is normal, there is nothing to worry about! Anxiety can mimic such clinical scenario. These heart rate values are quite normal, in a healthy individual. Anyway, if her complaints persist, I would recommend performing additional tests to totally exclude any cardiac issues |
I am taking ramopril I am 82 and go to the gym every day. It is not reducing my blood pressure and not making me feel very well. My doctor has perscribed Cardicor but I have read it will slow my heart down( I havent got a fast heart beat, just high blood pressure) and to be extra cautious with elderly people. not happy about taking this drug, havent started it yet and would like an alternative | Hello, Certainly there are much alternative medicine you can have like Amlodipine 5 mg or telmisartan 40 mg once a day. So you can get this prescribed from your doctor. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week and BP should not be persistently more than 140/90 MMH. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. |
I am in a old building that has possible asbestos in it, after I get near the ceiling holes where a old gas heater was removed....I get this nasty taste and dry mouth....my heart feels like it races and I am not feeling well..I am a breast cancer survivor and a little concerned | Mesothelioma is an asbestos related neoplasm, it presents most frequently in people that worked factories that proceed this material, however it appears between 15 and 50 years after exposure, it would be impossible to present right after one exposure, however the fact that you have always lived around an asbestos built building could be of risk. Mesothelioma is a neoplasm of the pleura (the tissue that surrounds the lungs), it would be advisable to visit a neurologist to determine if you should undergo a CT scan of the chest. |
Hello I am male and I am 23 years old, a few weeks ago I noticed that my veins become visible throughout the body, Im very skinny, the last few months I have insomnia, and Im a hypochondriac, my blood pressure is slightly elevated 133/76 , Im a non-smoker and do not drink alcohol, I was wondering if this could be caused by excessive fear and stress ... thanks | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I have gone through your available history. Stress and fear is known to cause elevated blood pressure. But you should rule out the other causes of essential hypertension as well. You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. Your doctor may rule out physical causes by advising you to go for blood investigation. Doctor may prescribe you Chat Doctor. He may advise you to go for psychotherapy or counselling. Thanks. |
hello doctor i have pcos,i got married by nov 2011.we r tryng to get pregnancy from last two months.my doctor prescribed ubiphen and dubagest for last month and clomipure and duphaston for tis mnt.last month i got date aftr 32days,and for april it was 36days. and my qtn how to knw severity of pcos and what is the best time to concv saranya | Dear Saran ya, In case of Polycystic ovarian syn Chat Doctor. Both Stephen and Closure contain Camphene citrate while suggest and Phaeton are Progestational medicines. Camphene citrate is a medicine which induces the ovulation. Progestational medicine supports the pregnancy after conception. However, in PCs, along with the menstrual and fertility problem, the insulin and male hormone levels are increased in the body, and they may not give success to only Camphene. Addition of Metformin helps to reduce insulin level and the success to Camphene may be better. MYO inositol controls both insulin and male hormones levels and hence the results of Camphene are still better. Camphene should not be taken for more than 6 cycles; if it fails to cause pregnancy, ovulation induction may be tried with HMG/Chat Doctor combination. After the medicines for induction of ovulation, please monitor the ovulation by ultrasonography so that you can plan your sexual relations on and around the day of ovulation. Controlling weight is of prime importance in PCs. You should maintain your BMI under 23.9. Diet control with high protein with low carboy |
Hello, I took the morning after pill on Sunday and during intercourse last night (while using a condom), there was a pop sound/feeling and fluid came out. The condom did not break and today I have been experiencing abdominal cramping/pain which started on the lower left side and has become severe throughout the day. It has now spread to my low back and all the way around my abdomen . My abdomen is hard and swollen. Are these symptoms normal side effects from this pill? I took the generic, single pill dose. Thank you | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, After going through your history, you have taken emergency contraceptive tablet for suspected potentially unprotected sex. First thing as you have taken tablet, so you should not worry about pregnancy as they are very effective way of emergency contraception. This is hormone tablet and can cause nausea, Vomiting and abdominal pain, breast tenderness, usually resolve in 24 hours. If it is not relieved and increases in severity you must consult a Gynecologist for assessment of course. In future please practice safe sex as it protects from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. You can also choose some regular contraceptive methods like pills or IUD. Hope this helps, Please take care. Good Luck. |
Hi..my daughter is away at college and for the last week on and off has gotten body aches and chills and had a weird feeling and has passed out a few times....the aches were bad.. | Hello, As per your history, it may be due to viral infection. For further assessment, you may require complete hologram, urinalysis, peripheral smear for malaria parasite, dengue NS 1 after physician consultation. Till then for fever, you can take tablet acetaminophen. Keep your self HY Chat Doctor. Treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. You may require antibiotics like definite after consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am 15, female, average weight and no other health problems or allergies. About 4 weeks ago i fell ill with a bug and was sick. afer a day or two i recovered, but started having a heavy pain in my chest and for about a week it carried on. The week after that it started to go away and then the week after that it kept coming back randomly every now and then but more like a stabbing feeling across the left side of my chest. What is it, angina? | Hello, Mostly its gastritis and reflux disease. Do you upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burning? If yes it further supports the diagnosis. You should avoid fatty, oily and high-calorie diet. Have some walk after having food instead of taking rest. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals. Have regular sleep habits and avoid stress. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. You can get prescribed tablet Pan DSR before breakfast once a day for two weeks. Secondly does this pain increase in applying pressure over the area, if yes, it could be Costco Chat Doctor. Does this pain increase on deep breathing and coughing etcetera. If yes, it is a pain arising from the lining of the lungs and needs NSAIDs treatment and evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Dear Doctor who is reading this, this last week I found out that my youngest sister who is 3 years old, has three heart aneurysms. I know for sure one is in her aorta, the other two I am not certain. She was also recently diagnosed with Sprintzten-Goldberg Syndrome, which an extremely rare genetic disorder. I was wondering if I could get more information about heart aneurysms. With children with weaker hearts, I was wondering how high the survival rate is? I don t know what to expect and I m just trying to search for answers in all this. Thank you, A Concerned Sister | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern I would explain that Sprintzten-Goldberg syn Chat Doctor. There exists informative patients site for connective tissue disorders, where you can get large amount of information. If you are not satisfied, I would suggest you professional sites like Cardio source or ESC. Regarding those aneurysms; they are really the most serious complications of fibrillopathies, when they affect aortic wall they may be treated by surgery (which imposes a high risk during the procedure, and need to be done in highly qualified center). But possible cerebral aneurysms should be sought too, and must be treated promptly according to current guideline. Till aortic aneurysms become feasible to intervene surgically, a very carefully and meticulous follow up should be performed by imagine techniques (ECHO, CT, MRI). Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! |
Hello Dr,I am 26years old married woman, weigh 66kg. I am detected with gallblader slugde particles. I am on medicine Rebium plus and Golbi 300 for 3months. I want to know will the suldge particles dissolve in 3months?And if i am planning to conceive, will gallblader sludge particles would cause any harm.Can I plan a baby now with these gallblader stones? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You are young and having gallbladder sludge these are very small cholesterol particle, you have not mentioned your cholesterol and Triglyceride level, You are taking OBT Ursodeoxycholic Acid-300 mg, it should help to improve bile flow and clear your gall bladder. Your weight is 66 kg if you are overweight then try to reduce weight it helps in reducing fatty liver. If there is no other health issue planning for pregnancy should not be a problem go ahead and good luck to you. Please take advice from Gynecologist regarding stopping these medicines and taking supplementation like folic acid. Hope this helps Take care. Good Luck. Chat Doctor. D. |
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