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I have had back pain for almost 2 weeks. This in itself is not unusual, as i believe it is a pinching of a nerve which I have experienced before. This in turn creates a pain going down to the knee area. However, this is not my main concern. My right shin has a strange spongy feeling when I press against it, and the flesh stays depressed after taking my fingers away. Bruising follows after a day or so. I have been working whilst on my knees for short periods lately, but have had no injuries. | Hi, The spongy feeling you describe that is brought on pressing the shin is called pitting edema. It is not related to the backache that you have been experiencing due to a pinched nerve. It is mostly related to either pooling of blood in your lower limbs or thyroid/ liver/ kidney issues. I would suggest you consult a general physician and get it sorted out after doing blood check for thyroid, liver and kidney function. |
I am 19 now and every since I was Id say 13 I have had this arm pit that was bigger then my other (right arm) I do have bigger breast but I have experienced more soreness and pain (and lumps) in my armpit then usual it has also gotten bigger causing my right Breast where my arm pit is to hurt as well . What is this? Can it be fixed? HELP!! Thanks | HI. Thanks for your query. Thanks for proper history, Your problem looks to be the bigger axillary tail of the breast, an anatomical variation since it is there since the age of 13. I would suggest you the following |
HiSir, My age is 50 years. I hav a lot of joint pain and swelling on body. I undergone TSH test in which results are | Hello, At your age joint pain specially at knee joint is common. But if you are having multiple joint pains with swelling then it can be due to following reasons- -Rheumatoid arthriti-Gout-Hypothyroidism-fibromyalgia-Deficiency of vitamins like vitamin D. -High blood pressure-Diabetes-Early cardiac failure If short course of analgesic like Advil or Tylenol does not relieve your problem then you should go for complete evaluation including EKG. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I have degeneration of the spine and several years previuosly have to have a discectomy of the c6/c7 vertebrae. The pain is now in my lower back and a MRI has shown increasing damage to c3/c4 and I have a lot of pain in the dowagers hump area. I am on morphine mst granules twice daily plus cocodal, tramadol and oramorph for the pain. I walk with crutches and my consultant sees me when I moan but does nothing. What more can I do? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you have suffered from pain for several years, are disabled, and despite this, no definite treatment plan is told to you. At present, you are on various painkillers, but taking neuropathic pain medications may be more helpful, as the pain in your case may be due to pinched nerves in the neck and lower back regions. These medications include pregabalin and gabapentin capsules. You may also discuss the possibility of epidural injections and surgery with your consultant. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Hi I got bitten last week on a ferry ride not sure what bitten me on my left arm near to my elbow, an hour after that it start to swell. It itch for awhile and start to feel sore. It became worse especially during the night and after that incident my both hand palm start to have this burning sensation and my elbow feel sore whenever I touch it. Im quite concern on the burning sensation as I cant carried out my daily routine work. I would appreciate if you could help me out.Thanks! | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is understandable that you are concerned. Insect bites can result in the release of inflammatory chemicals into the body that can cause temporary disturbance of some systems such as the nervous system. Burning sensation is usually called paresthesia which is basically abnormal sensation. It will resolve but may take a few days. You can consider the use of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory painkillers to reduce the inflammatory response. Anti-inflammatory painkillers would include medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen. I hope this helps |
Hey all,I had my blood pressure measured at home and it came out to be in the normal range (the lower end if anything). However, for the past few days I have experienced a feeling whereby my head is constantly slightly dizzy, it is harder to focus and read, and when I tilt my head back I can really feel the blood rush to it. I feel like it is poor circulation to my head? When I lay down and get back up it feels better. I don t think it is whole body because I don t have high blood pressure and I have no ill effects (tingling, weakness) in the rest of my body. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to orthostatic hypotension or an inner ear disorder. That is why I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests |
I have just started taking Dianette contraceptive pill on the first day of my period - I ve only taken two pills so far and my period is already a lot lighter than usual. Could the pill work this fast in affecting my period or is it possible that I could be pregnant? I would say that I have been careful taking precautions. | Hi, Thanks for the query. Yes, sometimes the pill can alter the menstrual flow by altering the internal hormonal levels. So if you sure that you used protected intercourse all the time, no need to worry about the pregnancy. It will take some time to get adjusted for the pills. Sometimes minor side effects can occur, but they will subside soon without need of medication. As pill is having high protection rate and compatibility, you can continue using it. Take care. |
My two month old son is suffering from cold & cough. He is coughing several times, specially during early morning hours. Doctor suggested that it is Acute Bronchiolitis (Pneumonia + Asthma). Today he has administered one injection and has prescribed two syrups- 1) Bro-Zedex and 2) Alerid (Cetrizine Hydrochloride Syrup). Is this treatment ok. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500\u00a0mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
My 4 year old daughter has a bright red circle around her anus. Its not iching and really she hasnt said much about it hurting her but its super red. No bumps just smooth kinda. Its been day 2 and last night I put cream on it but nothing changed maybe even worse. She has been bad with allergies lately and been using her breathing treatment. She has exezma as well. What could this be ImWorried bc its very red and large covering the whole butt hole. Thanks | Hi there, Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help yours around the anus could be due to reasons like Nappy rash, sweat around the anus, stools debris around the anus, worm infestation and fungal Infection. This is quite common in child Chat Doctor. Allergies usually affect the eyes skin, eyes,neck and can also cause sneezing (respiratory allergies)Anyway continue to apply the cream prescribed as mentioned -rash usual subside within a few days. Nothing to worry. Be assured. Consult your pediatrician and take advice on with worm infestation (single dose is given usually)Try Candid B cream for the rash and keep the anus area clean and |
my husband recently developed muscle weakness, dizziness, and slight tremors. He has had a litney of blood tests, emg and is scheduled for a muscle biopsy. so far all results have been normal except for emg and ebv. he also has elevated ck levels. what could this indicate? | Hello, As I was going through history it missed too many things like - is he having high blood pressure? Diabetes? Kidney infection? Etc. Tremors of upper limb or lower limbs or in general of the body.? His age and body weight? Did you try meeting up a neurologist for the same? As tremors are HMF related issues, and it definitely needs a brain scan. Has it been done? Tremors can occur due to end number of factors. We need to have a thorough examination - physical as well as diagnostic procedures, so we can come to a better conclusion. As EMG and NCV are abnormal there is a definite need for the Scan once as per what it appears. Medical therapy will begin once we get hold of the reports and then exercise therapy to not lose muscle strength. Hope you take the guidance of euro physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I just recently visited my Dr. I am very tired, chronically tired, muscles hurt, bones hurt. joints give out and I stumble. Vision problems, some fainting spell. CBC with Diff shows WBC 13.7, Granulocyte 79, Absolute Gran 10.8, Lymph% 12. From the results, some of which are on the high side, some on the low, what concerns should I discuss with my Dr? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your CBC report WBC 13.7 is towards higher side indicate infection. You should be concerned and visit a doctor. Your vitamin D level can be low. You can get your vitamin D level and if low you can take supplements of vitamin D3. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
My husband had quadruple bypass 2 years ago. After the surgery, but not because of the surgery, he had blood clots that caused him to return to the emergency room. Since then he has been fine except for a tiny little wet cough that is chronic. Sometimes he has this tiny cough even when he s mid sentence. Could this have anything to do with a clogged artery or blood clot. | Hello, I would explain that chronic cough I not usually related to pulmonary embolism. It could be related to chronic airway inflammation (bronchitis), an adverse effect of his actual therapy (if he is taking any ACE (April, enalapril, etc.) or pulmonary congestion due to heart failure. For this reason, if he is not taking any ACE, I would recommend performing further tests |
i heard that honey -lemon combo has some side effect with joint lubrication system......rather i should say it decreases joint lubricant........is it true or not............plz let me know.......as i m suffering from kneejoint problem.........and want to consume honey lemon water | Dear patient There are no proven studies in literature that suggests effects of honey and lemon consumption on joint lubrication. Better and scientifically proven treatment is available to increase joint fluid. Injection hyaluronic acid is available in market which is given intra-articular and increases lubrication by supplementing synovial fluid. So you can consult expert orthopedic surgeon nearby you and ask for injection hyaluronic acid. All the best. |
my legs are very week walking I loose my balance this star about 1o years ago I go for terapy every year feels better for one or two weeks but then returnes I had a hearth transplant 8 years ago take about 13 pilulas at day little by little my mussuels are getthin weekear what shoul I do | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are advised to get your vitamin D test. If found low you can take vitamin D3 supplements. EvionLC and calcium supplements may be useful. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Sir Good morning my SPGT level is 44 and I am suffering from diabetic and Gilberts syndrome . How should I reduce SPGT levels. Pls advice descargar musica gratis online | Hi, thank you for asking Chat Doctor. The normal range of SGPT varies from laboratory to laboratory depending on the kit used. Some laboratories consider up to 56 as a normal value. A value of 44 should not be a cause for alarm. Many conditions can increase blood levels of this enzyme. These include liver problems, heart problems, muscle trauma, Chat Doctor. I would just advise that you avoid things that would cause direct injury on liver (like alcohol) and have a healthy sex life (to avoid hepatitis and other sexually transmissible diseases that would affect the liver). I hope that answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. We will be delighted to answer more questions from you. I wish you good health |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi, my seven year old has red eruptions on face and even black heads. On her butocks I find dried erupions. she is very suceptible to cold and cough and takes ages to get rid of it. her blood ess always come normal. The recent one in october 2010 was also normal | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of frequent blisters on face which is mainly due to allergic reaction and contact dermatitis. Need not worry. I would suggest you to |
A couple of months ago I was in a social event, I started choking on a small food particle, luckily after a traumatic of choking for couple of seconds. I have become scared to eat in front of people and scared to eat, every time I eat i become anxious and especially in front of other people. How can I overcome this fear? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. It is possible that a very socially embarrassing or traumatic event can trigger a social anxiety. Now, it is good that you have been able to recognize your symptoms early and have sought help. It is important not to avoid social situations or eating outside due to this fear or anxiety, since this avoidance will only end up reinforcing the fear. I would suggest that whenever you get such anxious thoughts, you can practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or try to distract your mind from such thoughts. If you learn to counter the anxiety using these techniques, without avoiding or escaping from such situations, then soon the fear and anxious thoughts will subside. In case the problem is persistent or worsening, please seek professional help from a psychiatrist. Wish you all the best. |
Hi doctor my baby is 11 months old he is having cough and cold since 8.5 months I have given asthalin zyrcold viscodrill aziwar coughware kid everything but it will go after giving then once again come after some days. now once again doctor has prescribed him levolin budecart nebuliser and renelt syrup and montair granules once in a day for 25 days why the cough is coming frequently kindly tell xor anything serious | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
Last week i ate a chicken burger which was really bad and stinky ( i think the chicken was bad) , and after waking up i had itchiness of my arms and swollen eyes... I took some allergy tablets and its gone now, but everytime i eat chicken the itciness on my arms reappears .. please help | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. From your history, I would first suspect food allergy/allergy-like reaction. Although you already have noticed you react to chicken, the culprit food can be chicken or any of the ingredient of the preparation you consumed.Hence, I would suggest you to consult an Allergist. Two most important questions he will ask you are - 1. Have you ever had any such reaction without consuming chicken? 2. Have you ever consumed chicken and not reacted? He may also suggest you allergy testing depending upon your history. If you are allergic to chicken, I would suggest you to avoid them for at least 6 months and then try again with small amount. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you best of the health. Regards. |
Hi I have been suffering from heart palpitations and sometimes pins and needles in my left arm. It s def not anxiety but it is making me very tired! I do breathing exercises but it does not improve and often I wake up in the night very panicked. The only thing that has changed in my lifestyle is I had an.implannon implant removed and started the combined pill. Could this be the cause? Thanks | Hi dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Understanding you concern. As per your query your wife have pain in left side ribs, fingertips and shoulder. Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition like angina. Such symptoms can also occur due to other reasons also like acid reflux and peripheral neuropathy. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist without any delay to rule out more serious condition, because it can lead to heart failure and rule out causes like stress and anxiety, muscle spasm and nerve dysfunction. Doctor may order certain test like ECG, troponin t, echo and examine with stethoscope. Doctor may prescribe treatment for restoring your ventricular rate. Beta blockers, like Atenolol, Carvedilol, Propranolol along with isosorbide nitrate. Calcium channel blockers, such as Diltiazem and Verapamil. For now take proper rest and do not exert your body. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle strain. Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid problem. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Over many years I have low iron levels on & off, very cold feet that turn blue & cold hands most of the time, tired, hip pain, headaches, cough in the mornings, itching, bruise easily. Am on Efexor for stress etc. No one has ever been able to find out why my levels drop. I was tested for Pernious Anemia many years ago & one Dr gave me B12 injections & prescribe iron tablets. Regards Barbara Australia | Depressed iron level occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron. Iron is important because it helps you get enough oxygen throughout your body. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a part of your red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your body. If you do not have enough iron, your body makes fewer and smaller red blood cells Then your body has less hemoglobin, and you cannot get enough oxygen. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is caused by low levels of iron in the body. You might have low iron levels because you |
I take my blood pressure on a home machine. The first systolic reading is consistently higher than the others. It can go from 146 /82, then 131/ 80 and then 124/81 The rest period between taking the measurements is short, maybe a minute or so. As others have asked how come? and which is right ? | Blood pressure is a dynamic vital which tends to change according to need to the body and nits never static. All the readings you mentioned are in normal range except 146 upper, if it was post any form of exertion it's ok, otherwise you may consider lifestyle modifications like exercise and cutting salt in diet to prevent any future risk of hypertension. However, to reassure you on the present day all is fine and you don't need to worry Regards Chat Doctor. |
My 4 month old baby has a purple/reddish lump on her mid back that seems to be getting larger. Her doctor said it could be a platelet issue, I cant remember the term she used, and that we would watch it closely. Do you know what the doctor is talking about and should I get another opinion?? | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor and sharing your babies health concerns with us! Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of the purple/reddish lump on the mid-back of baby, I would think of few possibilities |
hi i pulled out a hair (i dont wanna say where yet) but it had this hard yellowish stuff all around it it from the tip to the root. it really creeped me out. could you tell me what that could be? I mean is it just a allergic reaction to soap or something? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggest me that you are having the fungal infection of the genitals, which are the normal comedians of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms whenever there is an imbalance in the environment it will lead to multiplication and growth of the fungus. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. Topical antifungal cream3. Oral antihistaminesThese measures will help you to control the symptoms and improve the condition. Thank you. |
i had tntercourse with my girlfriend last week with using condoms n also we did rub each other without condoms outsidei pulled out wen im about to cum and my girlfriend make me cum outside by using her hands..now her periods is late and is there a possibility that she can get pregnant or no.. | Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. If you are having unprotected intercourse using the with Chat Doctor. While it sounds like the chances for pregnancy in her case is extremely low, it is also possible. She needs to take a pregnancy test now and again in about 1-2 weeks. If she continues to not get her period, then she needs to see her OB/GUN. I hope that this helps and good luck! |
Hi, if been on the pill for a month now, just started into the white pills, however i got toncillitis, so ive been taking amoxycillion, will this drug effect the levlen-eds effect of working properly? Or am i still safe from getting pregnant? thank you | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I will be answering your concerns. Even contains ethanol estradiol and levonorgestral. Amoxicillin reduces the effect of ethanol estradiol in some women there by reducing the efficacy of the pill. But now you are already on white pills which are inert pills. Taking amoxicillin while on white pills does not reduce the contraceptive effect. So do not worry. I hope this is helpful. If you have any further concerns do contact me through Chat Doctor. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
Hi....I have a question about my navel....I do not seem to have any infection but all my shirts have tiny holes in them in that area....could I have a yeast excretion or something caustic coming from my navel.....I. Can t believe lot of my sweaters have like 6 tiny little holes in the front and my jeans are not low cut so they cover my navel but it sure is strange.... | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that infection from any of the organisms won't cause a problem as described by you. So you forget about that infection with some organisms is causing such an infection. There might be some other reason, and you have to look for it. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
I want to grow atleast three more inches hight and also want to increase atleast three inches length of penis. Am now in my age of 28. Is there any proven medicines with less sideeffects and fast result giving ones available for this two cases? Please advice me with this... | Hi, Normally the growth of a human being is complete by the age of 21-22 years of age. There are no medicines that can increase your height. As regards the medicines to increase the length and size of your penis, I would state that there are no medications that can increase the size and length of penis. The length of the flaccid penis does not have any significance at all. It is the hardness of the penis on erection that is important for enjoyable sex for both the partners. The penis of length of 5 inches in erection is adequate to have enjoyable sex. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I have been trying to conceive for almost 3yrs now. I have been to a fertility specialist, and a test done, found out that my left fallopian tube is open, but have to repeat the test, in order to find out if the right fallopian tube is open. Also, I have an Anteflexed cervix , with all said, will it be impossible to conceive? Thank You | Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor. There are many causes of infertility and tubes being open is not synonymous to being fertile. However, even if its just one tube that is open and if it is histologically good, they will be a very good chance of conceiving provided there is no other underlying cause of infertility. You should see your gynecologist so that more tests should be done to rule out other causes of infertility which could be ineffective sexual exposure, ovarian dysfunction, hormonal disorders, antibodies against sperms etc. For the ante flexed cervix, you could stay in a Mohammed position for a couple of minutes each time after an intercourse; this could help provided there is no other underlying cause. |
My 2 months old baby seems to have dry skin in his cheek and chin and it appears to be in patches, circle shape. 1 on his left cheek and 2 smaller, circle shape on his right cheek. Could it be eczema? And it seems that his skin tone has discolouration. I m concerned that it will permanent. If it is eczema, is it normal to have discoloured skin? | Hi... by what you say I feel that your baby may be having and Eczema. But skin conditions are best diagnosed and treated after seeing them directly. I suggest you upload images on this website and get back to us so that we can guide you better. If it is eczema, I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be Chat Doctor. For this oil massage and lotions like Hiatus will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses, they become better starting from 6 months. 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. Regards - |
Hello, I just had my wisdom teeth removed (all 4 of them) 4 days ago. I am having a strange sore& painful throat and right tonsil only, hurts as well. I also have this painful burning sensation in the middle of my chest , feels like my lungs are on fire. I ve been taking Pen VK after the surgery in order to avoid an infection, also took motrin for about a week 2x per day to help with the pain I was having BEFORE the surgery (cavity in wisdom tooth ). What is this burning in my chest and painful tonsil?? Thank you.. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query, Fever , sore throat , dizziness , tiredness, nausea, feeling of tiredness are common side effects after extraction of wisdom tooth , as this procedure is traumatic and time-consuming. Burning sensation in your chest is due to the antibiotics taken. Don't panic consult the doctor and change the antibiotic. You can take tab rant ac TDS for hyperacidity. Take complete course of antibiotic and analgesic . Use saline water gargles 3-4 times a day for soothing effect . Maintain good oral hygiene, use chlorhexidine mouthwash gargles twice daily. Take complete rest , avoid stressful jobs. Hope this helps out. Regards..... |
I went for a functional ability assessment and was asked to do grip test, bending squatting etc... My heart rate read 175/120. The doctor asked me few questions later and did the heart rate test again and still high which read 164/120, then he refused to continue with assessment because it s too risky. What does that signify? | Hi, the clinical picture suggests you reported that you had high blood pressure during the exam. I suggest you look for soon a cardiologist to further investigate this situation and if confirmed you have high blood pressure, to investigate the possible causes and arrange treatment. The blood pressure reported is too high and needs an early investigation. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you. Wish you good health. |
Yes, thank you. I have had a really bad cough for about 8 weeks now. I have been to a doctor 2 times and have had a cough syrup and an antibiotic perscribed. I have taken all the meds and still have this cough that is not going away, I am not a smoker. Any advice would be greatly appreiciated.Thanks,Becky | There can be various reasons for a chronic cough, which have to be evaluated. Every possibility is assessed with respect to risk factors that may be present for that condition. Although You have not mentioned details such as your age, the nature of cough, type of cough, any factors/time of day you have more cough, any other medication(for some other condition) you are taking etc. Yet few of the reasons a patient may be having long-lasting cough can be Bronchial asthma-In this the patient has Chat Doctor. Chronic bronchitis can be another cause for chronic cough, although it is more common in smokers of middle age & elderly, still non-smokers may also develop it due to various other risk factors. In This the cough is present for more than 2 years usually and cough is associated with sputum. Some people suffering from Gastroesophageal reflux disease(HERD) can also have chronic cough, but they will report symptoms associated with dyspepsia as well. Certain medicine such an Angiotensin Converting enzyme inhibitors used in patients of Hypertension may cause |
Hi During my first pdelivery 3 years back I was diagonised with cholestesis (heavy itching in the 9th month) and hence had an C section..I remember my doc saying then that I need to take care when I take any birth control tablet. I would like to take an ipill today as I do not want to be pregnant..Is it safe for me to take it ? I am 31 years old 5 feet 2 inches and weighing around 65 kgs | HiCholestasis effect is due to the hormone estrogen. That is why your doctor rightly advised against using birth control tablets. When she said this she was talking with reference to birth control pills containing both estrogen and progesterone.The PILL contains progesterone only. So you can use I PILL without worrying about homeostasis. Moreover, the progesterone is washed off from your body in few days. If you wish to postpone pregnancy I advise you to discuss with your doctor and use regular contraception. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. |
Hii I was suffering from jaundice from last one month.but now i am properly fit my all reports are ok and under control.now i want to know when i start my gym back and what to eat properly like chicken and my protein shakes. now i am start taking normal meals.m waiting for ur response.thanks | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You were suffering from jaundice. Now you are ok. You should check your liver function test. If SGPT and bilirubin is normal, and you are fit then you can take your regular diet. But avoid alcohol. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello | Hi. I understand your concern. Short term memory loss or forgetfulness can n\u00e9 part of depression. Trazadone is good medicine for depression. Confusion and electric sensation require neurological work up. Burning or electrical sensation can occur in depression also. So proper psychological and neurological evaluation yield better diagnosis. Continue to take medicines and follow up are advisable. Proper and regular treatment will give better and fast recovery. There are other modality of treatment too like psychotherapy and ECT. Discuss with your treating doctor. Glad to hear from you. Thank you. |
Hello, my husband s blood work came back with ALT (SGPT) of 116. He took the results to his head doctor and he said that the enzimes where a bit high, but not that much. We ve been reading alot and we believe those leves are for concern. He has pain in his righ side aroun where the live is. Should we see emergency help? Or what signs should we be aware of to head to the ER. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, ALT is a liver enzyme and is elevated in liver diseases. ALT levels are elevated due to damage to hepatocytes caused by infections, Chat Doctor. A cause for hepatocyte damage has to be found out and a close follow-up of ALT level has to be kept. ALT level is usually elevated along with AST level. Thus, AST level has also been estimated. Pain in the right upper region of the abdomen suggests some liver disease. You need to consult a gastroenterologist for clinical assessment and other relevant investigations like liver biopsy. Thanks and take care |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Please could u advise me the risks of having hyper mobility disorder in my knees and hip joints and psd during 3rd trimester of pregnancy and the effects of a natural birth as I am 28 weeks pregnant | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Joint laxity actually occurs naturally in pregnancy to some degree due to hormonal changes. This is a natural adaptation for women's pelvis to be able to expand during the third trimester pregnancy as well as facilitate flexibility of the pubic bone during birth. Having hyperflexible joints in your hips and knees does not in any way hinder your ability to be able to have a normal labor and delivery, however, if you have epidural anesthesia during labor you should make sure that your birth supporters and or nurse do not let your legs get into a hyper flexed position while you are pushing to avoid injury. If you do not have epidural anesthesia, any position in labor that does not excessively bend or straighten your legs is safe. So in summary, there is no reason why you could not have a natural vaginal birth with hypermobile knees and hips as long as you have good support during birth to help you position your legs without bending or flexing them beyond their natural capabilities. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, |
Hi my father in law in currently in the hospital after his 6th heart attack. Heart function is down to 27% . Cardio MD says there is nothing else they can do for him. Question is is there an average amount of time before things get even worse? Right now he is comfortable and I am just unsure of what to tell family members who live out of town who are asking if they should come see him.Thank you in advance. | Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. I have gone through your description. You have not provided information about how is his current health status, like if he is in the hospital, is he on ventilatory support or oxygen requirement or if he is in the ICU or wards. So it is very difficult to comment on the life expectancy now. Since he has suffered multiple heart attacks and his EF has Chat Doctor. But some patients with severe LV dysfunction do very well on optimized medications. He has to be on diuretics(water pill), beta blocker medications and other medications which prevent remodeling of the heart. Also, he must be on blood thinner meditations, cholesterol lowering medications (statins) and anti angina ls. He must be very regular with his meditations and daily food intake should be restricted to 1-1.2 liters per day. If he gets discharged in a good health, and he continues on above medicines and restrictions, he should do well. Otherwise, he may have repeateded episodes of heart failure requiring hospitalization. Wishing him good healthRegards |
i got disc prollapse surgery l4 l5 in 2002 , Recently i am getting pain at l4 l5. based on recent MRI reports doctors told me some swelling is appearing at l4 l5 and he prescribed me tablets. tolflex 150 and doloneuron100 for 10 days but no result , still getting pain .. please sugest me i am 40years old | Hi there Thanks for your question at ChatDoctorIt is not uncommon for disc problem to recur again. It is advisable for to try 3 to 4 months of non-operative treatment in the form of physiotherapy, analgesic, injections when indicated, activity modification before advising surgery for pain that is manageable. IF you have tried these, and you are able to manage with your pain, there is no need of urgent surgery. On the other hand surgery is warranted if 1. Your daily activates of daily living are affected due to the pain. 2. Your pain is unresponsive to the non-operative measures over 3 to 4 months. 3. You have new onset weakness or sensory loss. 4. Severe stenosis or pressure on your nerves seen on your MRI which correlates with your pain pattern. 5. Associated with back pain which is getting worse over time. If you are working on a computer, there are several posture related adjustments, which can help you to fasten your recovery and help you maintain your lumbar spine strength over time. Ergonomics is the field of science which deals with such adjustments. I would suggest you to go through websites which deal with ergonomics for working on a computer and adopt those postures. These minor modifications can help you maintain good lumbar spine postures. Hope this helps All the best Chat Doctor. |
My son is 3 years old, will be 4 in January. He has had medical problems his whole life, was very delayed and still is to a certain extent, He has very severe asthma and has been hospitalized many times for asthma exaserbation... His pulminologist did a bllod allery test in September2010 and his IGE level at that time was 571, about 2 weeks ago we were shipped off to the hospital again for asthma exaserbation and spent 7 days in Kosair childrens hospital. A week before being sent to Louisville, ky we were referred to a pedatrice allergy doctor for the scratch test to check for allergies, but absolutely nothing showed up... The doctor redone the blood allergy test and yesterday we got the results and his number has went from 571 to 992... I have seched the internet and cannot seem to find any answers for what causes this level to be so high... I was instucted to take him to his doctor here at home to have his spleen and liver checked and tomorrow morning we have to get an ultrasound to see if either is enlarged... I have been trying to find answers for years to see what causes all of my sons problems... He also has epilepsy and has bowl problems, hard stools and has to take miralax to help him go sometime.... My main concern at this time is to figure out what this number means and why it is so high!!! If you could help at all I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you Melissa Cameron | Hi, From what you said he has some delay in development, epilepsy and constipation- these 3 are interrelated- epilepsy and constipation are very common in delayed child Chat Doctor. The main worry now seems to be asthma and high IGE levels. Asthma basically is an allergic disorder. Some has intrinsic asthma (allergy not related to environmental allergens but part of our inherent body habit) and some have extrinsic one(allergy to environmental allergens like dust, pollen, certain food). Extrinsic one can be controlled if we can identify and eliminate the trigger, but intrinsic is somewhat difficult-here our body overreacts to minute insults / triggers because of inherent characteristics which we cannot alter much. In both types, IGE will be high and symptoms can be managed with inhalers and certain |
My sister has been on chemo for nearly 20 months... pill form for 18 months and IV every two weeks for the last two months. She recently finished radiation as she has an inoperable brain tumor that is cancer. She broke out into a rash that is non itchy, non raised, and almost looks like flat blood blisters. They cleared up some and came back this morning, only now much bigger on her chest and all around her stomach, back and shoulder. Could this be more than just an iron deficiency? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Rash on chest and other part is not due to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency never cause rashes. It may be due to radiotherapy or coagulation problems. You should go for platelet count and complete coagulation profile test. 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. |
Got my foot bit by something last night and its swollen the whole foot and almost going to my toes, ect....it looks like blast trades n its very swollen, dont know what to do, please help....went to ER and the waiting was 4 hrs so Ive left but its getting more more swollen.....Urgh ;( | Hello, My advice to you is consulted your doctor as early as possible. You will need medications and detailed examination of bite site to see extent and type of inflammation. It would be useful, if you can remember bite is from which insect or animal. It will help your doctor to plan your treatment. You will be required to take anti-allergic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory medications and may be a course of antibiotics. If untreated your pain may increase and if swelling does not subside for a long duration may lead to tissue damage. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to heptane You, |
I have had severe back pain since Tuesday morning and cannot lay down for more than 2 hours. For a while I was able to walk around but now have pain over the entire middle body section from under the breasts to the bottom of my stomach. I have tried the heating pad and taken Robax but I am still extremely painful. I seem to get better until I lie down for a couple of hours and now the pain is severe. I am also feeling nauseas and had dirareha Monday night and Tuesday night although that seems to be better. | Hi, thank you for posting. Your symptoms might be related to food poisoning. Food poisoning is manifested with |
I was diagnosed with shingles. I only had 3 sores. It was a very mild case. I dont know if they will come back. Can I do anything to stop them from coming back like vitamins? I have had itching and small sores on my leg. I dont know if it is shingles. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. There is a vaccine available to prevent recurrence of shingles. Recurrence of shingles is common when there is fall in immunity levels like in illness, stressful conditions. So I suggest you replenish your immune system with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Your present sores have to be examined by your treating doctor to confirm shingles. You can discuss the option of vaccine also with him. Thanks. |
My wife, who has had mild prolapsed valve symptoms for several years (heart flutter), recently has experienced severe irregular heartbeat on three occasions after two hours of going to bed. This is followed by a feeling of severe restriction in the throat area and upper chest. Advice? | Hi Thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that atrial Flutter is an abnormal rhythm of heart and is commonly associated with chest discomfort, racing heart, lightheadedness, breathing difficulty etc. Symptoms vary patient to patient, some have mild symptoms and severe symptoms. Atrial Flutter is also associated with fetal complication. So if she got episodes of rapid heart rate with chest discomfort then It's recommended to see your Cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment. Kind Regards |
in the past i used to posses much better memory and in a way i was proud of my memory;but now i think i usually forget things.my thinking and imaginative power has diminished. i feel mentally a bit tired. ctscan of brain report says i am sufering from diffuse cerebral atropy | Hi, You may be suffering from some mild memory impairments due to either metabolic issues or stress/anxiety. You're writing, grammar, and syntax are all quite good from what I can see so my assessment of your language skills in that sense demonstrates there is really no evidence for a florid cementing type of illness. If I were your neurologist I would do a very thorough HISTORY of your condition followed by an examination to include some mental and memory screening tests such as a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (Mock). Depending upon how you scored on that test (and my guess is that you would score fairly high) I would then, look at some biochemistry profiles to include thyroid testing, Vitamins B12, B1, B6, and D. I would also make sure your liver and kidney functions were good, check other routine blood chemistries, and perform an urinalysis...sometimes a very mild infection can cause memory or other cognitive issues. CT of the brain is not nearly as sensitive as MRI and depending upon your age some atrophy of the brain is expected, so I don't see that as much of an issue at this point. Any treatment would depend upon the results of your labs and neurological examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Respected sir,My aunty s problem is bulky uterus with posterior wall myoma (intramural) and (L) overian cyst?(functional).with homeopathy or ayurveda is it totally cured? | HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorThanks for your querying Ayurveda this is called \"Earbud\"By ayurvedic treatment, size of MoMA can be reduced. If it is symptom-less, you can take these ayurvedic medicines for three months -1) Kandahar Juggle 2 tablets 2 times in a day with water.2) Vradhivadhika Vat 2 tablets 2 times in a day with water. Otherwise, surgery is the only option. I hope this will help you. Thanks |
My son is studying in sighagad Institute of technology Lonawada. He is having always breath problem, throat infected, cold & subsequently cough. From last 6 years he has been treated many times by aliopathic treatment for tonsils. More than 6th month he has taken treatment for homeopathy for tonsils. One of the homeopathy doctor said his nose bone has just started growing. He is very fed up & can not conern treat in his Engineering study.We got your adress & want your advice whether there is any quick relief Ayurvedic treatment available for this type of problem. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, your son is mostly having allergic rhinitis and asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He will definitely improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Intranasal spray containing steroid (fluticasone) should also be started in his case. Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (montelukast) is also beneficial. Don't worry, he will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. |
I have a pretty bad allergy to cats and dogs and I also have asthma attacks triggerd by this. I am going over to a friends house today and she owns both a cat and two dogs. What over the counter medications can I take to prevent an allergy/asthma attack? | Given that asthma attacks can be severe, and occasionally even life-threatening it's probably best to avoid your friends house if possible. If you must go, you should go armed with your asthma reliever puffer (albuterol, albuterol etc.) - note that all puffers should be used through a spacer device or as a turbuhaler. It would also be a good idea to take an anti-histamine tablet. Loratadine usually does the trick and does not cause a lot of Chat Doctor. If you usually take a preventer puffer (containing steroids) I would double the dose of this for the couple of days before the visit. If despite the above the cats and dogs cause you to feel you really are having an asthma attack you should seek medical advice immediately. |
Hi Doctor. Inside my penis I had some small growth on the skin that the doctor told me is called verucca tyle of whats. I was given a cream that has made my srotum swell and cracks due to the thickness. Am now in serious pain and am fearing an infection since am diabetic.Please advise on how to tavkle the swelling and the pain...tom | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that you are having swelling and pain of the scrotum. This sounds like you do have a bacterial infection and need additional treatment. I recommend that you seek medical attention from a urologist or your primary caregiver. You are at a higher risk of infection due to you being a diabetic. Hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions or concerns |
my boyfriend has this allergy that comes out in cold-like symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose etc and he suffers from really bad nose bleeds rather alot, not sure if this is connected at all, he gets it mainly when he visits his grandparents and something triggers it off at home and were not sure what causes it or whats wrong. | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is an allergic response. His symptoms are in keeping with allergic rhinosinusitis which is inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. The nose bleeds may be related to the inflammation of his nasal passages. There are different sources of allergies, common ones are dust, pollen, animal dander, grass, peanut butter, shell fish. He may want to consider allergy testing to determine what he may be causing his reaction. Topical nasal steroids and oral anti histamines would help to dampen his reaction. I hope this helps |
My daughter has taken Topamax for seizures. She quit taken the meds several months ago and her seizures are coming back more frequently then before. She said her insurance will not cover them anymore. What should I do ? She just had another seizure today. | Welcome to Chat Doctor! From my clinical experience I can tell you that your daughter should start the medicine as soon as possible. As you mentioned that her seizures are back with more intensity, and the nature is different now, so, you should preferably see a neurologist and take consultation before starting Chat Doctor. She should also get an MRI brain to rule out any organicism, get her liver function test and blood counts (prior to starting |
My daughter has 2 small bright red dots on her index finger they have been there for years. Lately they seem to be a little bigger and defiantly brighter. She recently just had a allergic reaction to something were not sure to what though possibly red dye, but I was wondering if her having a bad case of hives from the allergy could have made the dots brighter or what the dots could be ? | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your daughters history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
hi I am a 47yr old female 160lbs. I have consistently high BP for last 6 months. It ranges from 140/95 to 155/100. I have palpitations all the time which is worse at night time chest pain , light headed, bloated i have to go to the toilet frequently during the night roughly every 2 hrs. my heart beat ranges from 100-155 BPM. I feel dizzy constantly and feel I will pass out. Recently I have started to break out in cold sweats.I also have difficulty breathing and get chest pain just from walking upstairs. My father suffered from angina and died of a massive heart attack . my uncle had a hole in his heart and also died of heart attack. I am not on med, Gave up cigarettes 2 years ago and rarely drink. I am very concerned that I may have heart problems . What do you suggest I do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Madge | Hello! After carefully reviewing your problems, there appear some significant aspects,1) Family history of deaths of first degree relatives &2) Constant rise of the blood pressure 3) A continuous, intermittent state of symptoms with tendency to increase during night hours All these symptoms point towards an intra-cardiac conduction defect like SVT (Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias) or a congenital prolonged QT interval. You must have an immediate ECG & consultation with an eminent cardiologist, as all these diseases are very much treatable, especially if SVT, then you will be cured completely with RFA (Radiofrequency intracranial catheter ablation), or if it is found to be a long QT syn Chat Doctor. |
My mom is 91 and just recently had a chest/heart x-ray which should some congestive heart problem with some water around her heart. Took her to cardiologist and he put her on Lasiks 1 per day and said to keep her feet and legs elevated. He wasn t real concerned, but did order an echo cardiogram to be done soon. Her home attendant just took her BP/pulse and reading was 128/77, pulse 100. She just started the Lasiks Thurs. May 7, 2015. She says she can breathe ok, but attendant says she s breathing heavy in a recliner chair w/feet up. She s adamant NO HOSPITAL. Do I need to worry? | Hi. Thank you for your query. I read it carefully. Now, the echocardiogram is really important in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) in identifying the ejection fraction of the ventricle and in assessing the movement and compliance of the heart muscle. My opinion is that furosemide (Las ix) should be continued, but she should be put in a very low salt intake diet. Furthermore, she should be restricted to only performing routine activities of everyday life. The problem is that any moderate to vigorous effort, as well as other factors (e.g. salt) that increase the workload of a failing, insufficient heart, raise the possibility of decompensating the CHF and exacerbate severe symptoms, that may be even life-threatening. I hope I was helpful. Take care. |
Since the 20th of this month i started experincing Deep Pounding palipitations i finished my menses 3 days ago they are random at times i feel mild ache in my shoulders sometimes the left also seems aggravated by eating heavy meal exercised regularly...did have major stressors at work but those passed will be evalutated by cardilogist though primary doc thinks it anxiety ativan seems to help with palipitations but does it sound like a blockage issue ? Wore a holter monitor but dont know results also a littel anemic HGB 9 Thanks | Hello, Anemia with hemoglobin of 9 gm % can itself explain the palpitation and even the irregular menses this time. When the blood has less hemoglobin, the heart has to pump faster and stronger to pump the extra blogs to provide the required amount of oxygen to the body. The would pensive as palpitation particularly when you are lying down. Correction of anemia after confirming its cause should take care of your symptoms. As you haven't mentioned the age by considering you have active menses I think you are less than 45 years of age when heart disease in woman is less common. Lastly blockage per se doesn't cause palpitation commonly. Regards |
I took alot of cocaine starting early Saturday, till early hours of Sunday. My heart feels like it s going so fast. Then something stresses me out on the Sunday, and I had a panic attack, my worst one ever because I was so scared, I couldn t breath, and felt like I was going to die from the panic attack. I m still not calm yet I ve been taking valium as I m prescribed them, but they don t really help. My whole body aches, my head hurts, my heart is going really fast, I never want to leave my bedroom again. I havn t eaten since friday. I can t concentrate. I just really feel quite strange, and fearful, I ve felt fearful since the stress that brought on the panic attack, I was so freightened that I had a panic and broke out a sweat, to the point where my clothes were damp. I need advice as I don t wat to speak to anyone, I feel I can t. | Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a very distressing time. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you have had a severe panic attack. It is likely that the excess of Cocaine you had taken had triggered the episode. Now, you have mentioned that you are still going through very distressing symptoms and that despite taking Valium your symptoms have not subsided. In this case, the best option is to see a doctor for further treatment. You need to go to the ER and report your persisting symptoms. In such severe cases of panic, a parenteral (injectable) medication may be required. You also need to be checked to see if your symptoms are not due to any other serious medical condition because it is unusual for a panic attack to last this long. If you can't go alone, please ask a friend or a relative to take you to the ER. In the meantime, you can try practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, etc. to try and calm yourself down. |
Hi i was told i had a Bakers Cyst when i went to the ER for a broken foot. i was told it needed to be removed that was 4 months ago now im in alot of pain and cant seem to get rid of this headache for the past 3-4 days can it be from this cyst. and can it be serious that i havent gotten it removed? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of getting Backers custom behind knee 4 months ago. Now have pain in the knee and headache for 4 days. Ideally Backers cyst can not cause any headache, not related. Pain in the knee can be due to Backers cyst if under tension. I would advise you the following |
Hi, I did have a safe sex with a call girl 3 weeks back. I used latex condom and only slightly touched her(around 10 secs with condom) vagina and immediately taken out. She gave me a oral sex with condom. I have slight irritation while urinating and I tested with doctor and he has given antibiotics for Urinary Infection. I am more worried now, How soon does the normal urinary infection go away after antibiotics and what is the worst case? Should I be tested for HIV? I am losing all my sleep please help me | Hello, As you have engaged in sexual activities with condom protection and if condom was used correctly without any break or tear till end, your chances of getting HIV are nil. So do not worry about HIV infection. The symptoms you are suffering from indicate urinary tract infection only and by the time you will finish the antibiotic course prescribed by your physician, it will be resolved. You should Chat Doctor. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Best, |
Extreme pain in the center of the breasts - had been having some symptoms that I attributed to gallbladder issues - have had gallbladder attacks but no pain in the right side, just in the center this time - extreme - could not sit, stand, walk, talk or lay down, did walk inside the house - pressing on the spot actually seemed to help rather than making it worse! Had been working outside and planting bedding plants in pots and trimming bushes! | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. Before making, it clear, may I know you age? In most of the gall bladder problems, there will be pain in the upper right abdomen which can also radiate to back, shoulder blades, behind the breastbone or on left side. As you said you have not had any pain due to gall bladder issues, pain can be due to chest wall inflammation, axillary or breast infe3, trauma, thoracic spine arthritis. I advise you to consult a surgeon for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your question. If there are any questions I will be happy to help. |
Hye... I am a 19 year old girl....My problem is very thin hair its almost balding in the top...this is happening since the last 2 years... i shifted to hyderabad 2 yrs back...before this i had a small patch on my left side on top with very less hair... since i was 12 yrs. That was after i had jaundice.. now that patch has really grown... | You are probably suffering from halogen effluvium. However, you have to detail whether you have any menstrual abnormality as such diffuse thinning at you age may be due to underlying hormonal imbalance including thyroid deficiency and polycystic ovarian disease. You may visit a dermatologist to get a Triclosan which can easily differentiate between the two. In the meantime you may start minoxidil lotion 2 % locally twice daily |
When my daughter dances she has weakness in her legs when she is done dancing (tap) hard. She has exercise induced asthma and has braething problems as well. She uses an inhaler before she starts. What coul be the cause of this? It is very scary when it happens.She is 17 years old and weights about 140 lbs, | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your daughters' history. I would like to know a few more details like -Does she have nose symptoms (nasal congestion, sneezing, etc.) ? Does she have breathing problems without exercise? Does she have nighttime cough? Does she have any other physical problems? However, from your given history, I would like to reply your queries as follows |
Hi Dr. G. Cat....10 yrs...diagnosed with tumors in her abdomin and one is impairing her walking skills. She has been perscribed prednisone and shes walking better but I would like something natural I can feed her to help shrink these evil things. Thanks for any help | Dear, We are not clear about what type of tumor the patient has. According to my understanding prednisolone helps mainly in lymphomatous tumors. Boost her immunity with natural herbal products like wheatgrass so that she can resist the progression of disease. As such only prednisolone is not enough for tumor control, but your doctor must have assessed her and thought it worthwhile to put her on prednisolone only. |
Hi Experts, I had high fever last week for three days and later come to normal, We did blood test on fourth and fifth day and Platelet count decreases to 1.5 , later doctor suggested to take more fluid foods to increase the platelet count and he said i am infected with Dengue fever and Today(seventh day) took another blood report for CBC and ESR, Now the Platelet count comes up it is 2.45 laks and ESR is 30mm/1st hr(report says Upto 15 for male). As my ESR report is normal how should i proceed further?ThanksKris | Hi. You had low platelet count after an episode of fever, which was diagnosed as dengue fever. The further report say that your platelet count has reached normal...now take rest for 4-5 days. Take multivitamins, vitamin C supplements, fruits. You should take also precaution against mosquito bite. These Andes mosquitoes are larger and bite during daytime. Take personal protective measures by using mosquito repellents/liquidators. Take out the breeding places of mosquitoes around the house which includes the containers for artificial collection of water...all the very best. |
little red bumps on my hands and feet that look like little blisters and itch and hurt at the same time. My 5 year old son has them and had an infection(strep throat and is on ammoxycilin. he cant sleap tride dermoplast hydracordison jock itch cream | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor A rash on the hands and feet that have a mild blister appearance may be due to hand foot and mouth disease. This is a contagious disease that spreads through nose or throat secretions, blister fluid or contact with stool. It is caused by a virus. There is no specific treatment, over the counter pain medication is used to help relieve the discomfort. It normally resolves after 5 to 7 days. I hope this helps |
I have been diagnosed with mini-strokes due to headaches in one part of the head and an MRI several years ago. I had severe anemia as a child, and it has never been very high even tho I am now 76. I have had mild dizzyness for about 3 years, but able to manage it and recently got vertigo tablets. This weekend for over 24 hours, I have been affected by vertigo and headaches. I have taken the pilss on a regular basis, but still fell a bit weak and uncoordinated. Should I get another MRI to see if more cells are dead? | Hello, With a history of childhood anemia, vertigo medication for a while and a diagnosis of mini strokes in one part of the head with the help of MRI Brain several years ago, nothing seems seriously wrong at the moment. The MRI Brain findings corresponding to mini strokes would have been multiple small lacuna infarcts. These changes do not progress too fast and if you have no neurological complaints like limb weakness, speech and visual problems, problems in walking etc., then there is absolutely no need to worry. As for the vertigo and dizziness for which you are experiencing for 3 years now, I suggest you get yourself an ENT (ear, nose, throat) consultation. There is no need to get another MRI Brain at the moment. Hope this helps. |
Today when I was getting ready to leave for church, I got a sharp pain in my right side of my chest that hurts in the exact same area in my back. I dont have any other symptoms but it does hurt worse when I move. What could it be? Also, I had plurisey 2 weeks ago. | A sharp pain and on the right side of the chest is less likely to be from the heart, although it would be useful to have an ECG, which is an electrical tracing of your heart, to confirm this. Common causes of sharp pain that is aggravated by movement includes an origin from your muscle or tendons, and sometimes from your lung which is what we call pleurisy. These may occur following a number of insults, including an infection or injury. Hope this is helpful. |
My heart beat is inside my head and then it pauses with a funny little bump or flutter in the middle of my chest. I can feel the little flutter/bump in my chest especially at night when I am at rest. I also have heartburn. Recently, I feel off of a small three step, step stool while hanging curtains and landed flat on my back. Could the fall have done something with my heartbeat? I did go to the emergency room with two small fractures on my spine. | Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The over all given symptoms that you have could be suggestive of dyspepsia and hyperacidity, it is the typical symptoms of acid peptic disease, it can be well managed with Omeprazole once in a day, try to avoid eating spicy food, heavy meal, coffee, smoking. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance. |
My boyfriend broke out in an awful rash and the skin had bumps and was red and very itchy and painful. The bumps went down after a cold shower and Benadryl. He plays baseball and for the last week and a half he s been using gold bond powder in his pants. What could be causing this? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am suspecting hives in your boyfriends case and this could be due to an allergic reaction to the gold bond powder he might be using. These reactions are usually to some chemicals or foods or new soaps and cosmetics. I suggest he keep a track of new cosmetics or chemicals he might have been using in the recent past which might have triggered this reaction and best avoid them. For now, he can continue with the Ben Chat Doctor. If itching increases he can take Tab Atari 25 mg twice daily to control the itching. He can use a gentle soap to clean the inflamed area. I hope I have helped. Thanks. |
Im a 23 year old male, with very frequent nightly ejaculations, about 2 -3 times a week. Is it unusual to have this beyond the teen years? These are not preceded by erotic dreams, in fact i am not sexually aroused during the day either. Im not currently sexually active, is that the cause? I read that masturbation can cause these, but i havent masturbated in a very long time. I dont have any backache, or fatigue the following morning, no problems really, except for the fact that it is embaressing and annoying. Is this a medical problem? Do i need to consult a doctor? Is there any way to stop this? | Dear user, Thank you for writing to Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns about night emissions. There is nothing unusual to have this. It can occur at any age, common in those who are less sexually active (Not engaged in masturbation or sexual intercourse with partner). Semen is a body fluid which keeps on generated in body like other body fluids as blood, saliva and tears. When you donate one unit of blood (350ml) your body makes it again within 1 month. Similarly, when you spit, the mouth restores saliva soon. When you cry, the lost tears get restored by our eyes, and they do not get Chat Doctor. Thus, semen also keeps on being generated by our sex organs. Semen is being manufactured by genital organs continuously; it has to be expelled by some means. This situation is just akin to a glass of full water to which you add more water, with the logical result that it overflows! This happens to semen too. If one neither has sex nor masturbation for long time, semen gets expelled in the form of night emissions, which is normal. Masturbation doesn't cause it but reduces night emissions. This is not a disease. No need for any treatment. You may simply use sanitary pad temporarily. Night emission will gradually disappear when you become sexually active. Wish you good health. |
hi sir /madam , my name is dhivyasriram one year past in marriage life but still i didn t get pregnant i consult near to lady doctor she said to check scan and test for mu husband and me and after that she said pod and gave medicine for three month to the irregular period after three month for me period become normal but i cannot became pregnant and for my husband their said low count and try after regular period but plse sir/ madam help me and tell me wt to do and tell me possible days for pregnant and my number is 0000 | Hello Divya Sriram, You are suffering from POD and irregular periods, so your doctor gave you medication for regularization of periods for 3 months. Now you will need medication for ovulation induction and follicular study to see growth of the eggs and to tell you timing for having intercourse, so that chances for pregnancy can be increased. Also, if you are overweight, try to reduce weight. At the same time, you said, husband has low count, so, I would like to know the details of how low is the count. Accordingly, he will need treatment. So, I would suggest you to consult a fertility specialist. Hope this information is useful to you. Good luck. |
I hope so my son had a colonoscopy last week where the go doctor found 4 ulcers he is on warfarin cuz of blood clots also he had cancer of the colon wher most of colon was removed Today he was going to the bathroom and he is getting long string type blood stool out should I take him to the emergency room or could we wait until Monday when he sees his doctor | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since your son was on warfarin chances of altered coagulation profile are high as a cause of bloody stool. But at the same time we need to rule out recurrence of malignancy as he is having ulcers too. So you should definitely take him to the ER. Stop warfarin immediately. Get done PT (Prothrombin Time) to see for any alteration in coagulation profile. Also get done colonoscopy to rule out recurrence of colon cancer. If PT is altered than he needs it k injection to stop the bleeding. |
Hi, Good Evening, Would be obliged if you can share some expert advice on the below | Hi. Good evening.... Nasir..., welcome to Chat Doctor., Thank foe Your query..., Adenocarcinoma Grade III to IV...., Usually severe one..., Age of patient is 63 years...... Surgery is not suggestible...., but first exclude metastasis..., That is spreading to surrounding tissue...and distant lymph nodes..., Depend on this only Surgery is advisable....and Age is also not favorable...,Anyhow consult good Oncologist and go accordingly....o.k. good luck..., |
I am 16 years old, female, and sometimes my heart feels like its beating uncontrollably fast. my dad has had high blood pressure in the past, yet my mother has had an overacting thyroid disease. I myself have had panic attacks and have had to see the doctor, because I thought I was having a heart attack. when my heart feels jumpy or like its beating fast Im not nervous, it might be me sitting down trying to fall asleep and it will happen. please try to help me! | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. Anyway, a thyroid dysfunction and a cardiac arrhythmia can not be excluded based on your symptomatology. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray study and some blood lab tests |
my aunt has been suffering from allergy for months now... docs prescribed levocit and vozet to her and today they have given her Medrol.. are these the right medicines? her allergy is like patches all over the body and it swells up and becomes red. itches too. she has been on medication for months now. please advise | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor These are anti histamines. It is the same anti histamine with just different names, she should not use them together since she would be using excess of the same Chat Doctor. Anti histamines are appropriate for allergic reactions. Since the reaction is severe, her doctors may also want to consider the use of montelukast. She may also want to have allergy testing done to determine the source of her allergic reaction so that her exposure can be reduced or eliminated. I hope this helps |
Hi there! I have swollen tonsils with white spots on them. My lymph nodes have bumps in them, and Ive noticed that on the right side, my tonsil is more swollen, my lymph node has a larger knot, and my ear feels plugged. When I gargle salt water, I feel better for a bit. I cant afford medical treatment at the moment. What should I do? | Dear I have gone through your query and you're presenting complains indicates that you are suffering from ACUTE FOLLICULAR TONSILLITIS..... So at this stage u need proper antibiotic coverage as just by using home remedies we cannot reverse the acute condition as pus formation has also started. Your earache is due to referred pain from the tonsil and the associated juglodigastric lymph node is swelled due to infection. Please follow this -Take plenty of fluids and restParacetamol 500 mg twice daily after breakfast n dinner for 2 days. Betadine Gargles with adding a tablet of aspirin in it for 4 - 5 times a day. Tablet AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg once a day 1 hour before meal for 5 Dawson take curd, rice, cold water, spicy food Take easily digestible food n plenty of liquid diet. Pls come back to me after following this or u thing anything to tell me.....best wishes . Thanks for your query. |
Is it possible that primary complex recur for the third time to a child? my son was first diagnosed and treated with primary complex in 2010 then in 2011 he got primary complex again and then put into medication again but with a higher dose for 6months. Now he has cough for about a month now and he loss his appetite and even lose his weight, and i am worried that could it be possible that he may have primary complex again for the third time. | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. The initial changes in the lungs after first exposure to tuberculous bacilli is known as Primary complex. If it is not properly treated or if the compliance is not good it may flare up again and again. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics |
I have pains in the abdomen. I have visited my doctor 3 times. First he prescribed co-amoxiclav 1000mg. After 1 week no change but I was stupid and drank alcohol on 2 occasions. Then he prescribed the same drug for another 7 days but 625 gms. Again I drank on one occasion and did not get a cure. On returning to the doctoon br he has prescribed tergecef for 7 days 200 mg. I AM DRINKING WATER ONLY! now it is 3 days with no change. Am I expecting too much too soon? | No, you are not expecting too much too soon. You can get an early relief, but need a proper diagnosis. Terence 200 twice daily is good for intestinal infections. You may need additional metronidazole, antispasmodics and supportive medicines. As it is taking so late for a recovery I would advise such patients to go for investigations of blood related to typhoid and so on, urine and stool tests, Ultrasonography of abdomen to rule out something like appendicitis and other causes. |
Hello Dr , Me and my husband are facing strong itiching problem at our panty lines with red rashes over there and these itching increases at night strongly Also ths red rashes are spreading near our private parts and that too itches full day and ng that rashes also itches alot ..please help us to get rid of this issue and also help us knw the cause of this itching and rashes...Ur reply is awaited Thanks... | Hi, brief answer |
My creatinine level was 1.03 on 5/7/13 and 1.27 on 8/8/13. Both abnormal and elevated. What does this mean. My doctor said to reduce protein intake by 20-30%, avoid alcohol and antiinflammatories and reduce OTC herbal meds. Protein is not much, alcohol is limited to wine and I have not taken motrin, etc in several weeks. However, I do take OTC herbal meds. So, which ones do I quit? | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor In terms of the over the counter herbal medications it would be difficult to say which to avoid. The exact ingredients of many herbal medications is not known. There is also no regulation that requires testing of ingredients or the effect of different body systems such as the kidney. It may be best to avoid them. In addition to the other precautions your doctor mentioned it would also be important to keep tight control on your blood pressure and blood sugar. I hope this helps |
hi i have had an ultrasound on my ankle and the conclusion was tenosynovitis peroneal tendon with full thickness tear anterior talofibular ligament associated with large joint effusion.I am not sure how bad this is are you able to give me some answers to what might happen next. | Hello, As this indicates that you have a joint instability and ligament is already torn. I will advise you to stabilize the ankle First so by which you won't be allowing the joint to become more unstable. Using cr\u00eape bandage or ankle brace is advised. Also, if left without stabilizing then the joint may undergo faster degenerative changes and lead to Osteoarthritis. So better to stabilize. Later you can take help of a Physiotherapist who can help you with ankle stabilization exercises since the ligament is torn and now muscles have to take up the role to stabilize the ankle joint. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I think I have arthritis pain. I guess my doc is the one to diagnose me, I have aches in different parts of my body, My arms, my hands & wrists and sometimes thighs. I m 68 years old. Is this typical? My lower back just reminded me to not forget about it. Can arthritis be cured? or treated? | Hello, Frankly speaking, arthritis cannot be cured as it is due to age-related changes. However, symptoms can be reduced to a larger extent. Get your serum it d, vit b12, calcium level checked. Get a DEXA scan done to know the quantity of bone. Do regular exercises, take physiotherapy sessions, take external supports for knees and back in the form of belts and knee cap. Use over the counter painkillers as needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I have recently had a nervous breakdown a year back during my exams,and had panic attacks but the doctors at Shifa international hospotal couldnt find any problem.Fortunetly i recovered. I have had my Olevel final exams recently in June 2010, and as i was given the exam paper i felt unconscious, no one knew i was feeling ill, and assumed that i had slept. Im a brilliant student at beaconhouse jhelum, my expected grades from all the teachers were straight As , but i donot know what happened during the exams. I wasnt abble to give my exams properly. My head felt very dizzy, my muscular co ordination was very weak, i could see black spots, have blind spells. I have not told my family about it. I really need help. Im a british citizen living in pakistan temporarily. Please help. I dont know if its a phobia or what. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can understand your problem. This is what we normally call examination anxiety or exam phobia or exam fear. Somehow you had started to fear the exams. The nervous breakdown you are referring is actually anxiety and panic attack due to something happened that day. You need to recall the incidents of that day to get the right picture and answer to my question. Knowing the basic reason makes cure easy. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
Hi, I am Rajendra Sonavane.My age is 42 complete. My father having prostate cancer. As per Dr. I had test PSA test on 15.03.2013 , result is 5.01. Dr. atul Soni,Aurangabad give me levoff 500 and bevon tab for 15 days. Again I test PSA on 05.04.2013. Result is 4.33. As per doctor it is normal. But in report below 4 is normal. pls advice | Hello; A common cause of raised PSA is infection in prostate. Therefor your doctor has prescribed antibiotic and your PSA is in decreasing trend after treatment. PSA is non-specific test for detection of prostate cancer. Although PSA level of 4 is taken as cutoff, no level of PSA can correctly predict whether a person has cancer or not. A person with PSA less than 4 has 15% risk of cancer, 4-10 have around 25% risk of cancer while >10 have around 67% risk. If your PSA is persistently high and/or there is some abnormal finding in your rectal examination you can discuss with your doctor regarding biopsy-which is the only test that gives definitive diagnosis of cancer. Regards |
I was lying down and had a pain in my chest . I drank some seven up and burped, the chest pain stopped .Then I massaged my breast and noticed a lump on my breast bone. I had a cold and fever. I don t feel ill other wise except I still have a runny nose. | Hi, I think it's just a small thing to look into. But still if you have some sort of pain or discomfort you need to just have an opinion from a physician. You should have helped us by giving your age too or any specific detail taking the lump. As seen in the message provided which contains less detail, so I don't think it should be much of an issue. Still if a day or more if you find the lump same then meet up a physician and take a chest x-ray in AP view. Hope this helps. |
My aunt who is in her 80 s is in ER now with severe pain in lower left quad--food seems to bring pain on, worse when up. Has done EGD, Colonoscopy, abd US, Cardiac stress test, liver function test, and bloodwork has all been normal (haven t got results of today s bloodwork yet). Had gallbladder removed several yrs ago, checked today to see if there were stones in Common Bile Duct--none. Help please | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. It is worrisome to know that all the tests you mentioned have been normal viz- EGD, Colonoscopy, ABD US, Cardiac stress test, liver function test, and blood work has all been normal-blood work once normal has not much important if done again. The pain is persistent in a lady of 80 years in spite of the negative tests. When the increasing factors are food and standing up, the most probable causes can be |
Sir, my husband has menerias desease and white matter hyper intencities in the brain. nov 10 first he had seizure from there he is taking eptoin 300 mg/day, epilive 1000mg/day, lobazyme 10/day pl. advise us what are the side effects of these mediciens. How long those are to be continued. | Hi, These medications all have numerous side effects that must be balanced against the potential good they are producing. All can cause fatigue, lethargy, slurred speech, and generalized weakness if doses are high or if interactions between medications also occur. There are also side effects having to do with stomach upset and burning sensations in the stomach. Another important side of these medications is imbalance or loss of balance while standing or walking. These medications must be continued according to the patients doctors instructions and often when the cause is not known as to why the first seizures occurred then, we require these medications to be used for a minimum of 2 years and ask the patient to keep a daily journal of any and all events that can be checked with the doctor at each visit. Sometimes, if the cause of the seizure is known such as bleed in the brain, traumatic brain injury, or penetrating projectile into the brain, or even something like tumor which must be taken out surgically--- then, medication may be life long. You must check with the doctor prescribing the medication to find out what they're thinking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi my sister had a masectomy in april but has mentioned that she has pain in her back and neck for the last few days she will be having a week of tests then starting chemo in 2 weeks is there any reason why she is having those pains? I am getting worried because after her op the doctor said she did not require chemo because he had got all the cancer....not sure why she needs chemo then she was grade 3 aggressive type could you please clarify for me the pain she is experiencing | Here if your sister have got malignant cancer then it is possible that it has spread till spinal level or nearby to spinal level which is disturbing the nerves coming from spine or disturbing the soft tissue nearby spine and so that it is paining. However the conformation will be done only with pat scan. Now chemo is usually recommended after removal of any cancer with operation also to kill the remaining cancer cells from the body. It can be chemo or radio therapy based on your doctor diagnosis and treatment planning. Apart from this the neck pain could also be a region of muscle weakness as spinal level. Here I suggest let her go with pat scan of entire body and if there is no sign of spreading of cancer cells till spinal level. Then you can ask her to take physiotherapy treatment and follow spinal exercises. This will help to relax as well strengthen the spinal muscles and soft tissues. This pain also could be related to spinal disc problem at cervical level but for this you can discuss in detail. With or tho and if nonissue at disc level and spinal curve level. Follow physiotherapy management. Take care. |
i am 56 years old asian male from Lahore Pakistan. My lipids profile is triglycerides 55, cholestrol 183, vldl aa, ldl 120 and hdl 57. I exercise regularly and currently weigh 78 kg and my hieght is 5 ft 10.50 inch. Do i need a medicine to lower my ldl levels? K Malik | HiT hanks for posting your query on Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concern for the blood lipid levels. Triglycerides level Normal |
I had severe whiplash from an accident in January!! At times, different areas of my head go numb, and the other day my whole head and face went numb for about 5 minutes, could this be to pressure on a nerve in my neck? My facial features and speech are fine and so is my blood pressure | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough cranial nerve examination and Neuromuscular assessment of the cervical spine is advised along with MRI of cervical region. As the symptoms you are facing can be due to the whiplash injury as during this injury there is a small compression on the spinal nerve roots and also the cranial nerve gets irritated. Getting a thorough assessment for the cranial nerves and the cervical spine will help understand better. I also recommend undergoing physical therapy for the cervical spine to strengthen the muscles of the neck region and stabilize the spine. As this will help balance the motor and sensory functions. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
my daughter has a cavernoma in her occipital lobe. She had a fit when she was three, and I insisted her to have a MRI when she fainted twice, some months ago (she is now 21) because there are other 3 members of my family with cavernomas. Hers is syntomatic as she gets to see lights, spots when she is tired. After the fainting she saw those lights for almost a month. Her neurologist said that its cavernoma is asyntomatic, which obviously is not. We did not received further advised about lifestyle or medication, wheareas my niece (31) has been advised to avoid certain sports, has been medicated. She is planning to go to Peru, can altitude affect her condition? | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. You should know that there are not many studies, regarding the altitude and cavernous. But, the differences in atmospheric pressure can lead to headaches and increased risk for bleeding or seizures. Anyway, as she fainted once, I recommend performing an EEG to investigate for epilepsy, which is commonly associated to brain cavernous. In such case an anti-epileptic Chat Doctor. I would also recommend avoiding straining physical activity, alcohol intake and caffeine. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
I m 13 weeks prego and Ive been throwing up but its at night around 3 in the morning, I can t sleep, I get huge headaches and today I went to the bathroom today (did a number 2) and wipe myself, green stuff came out. It was gel type and liquid. what should I do, or should I worried? I don t take anything, no diet, no vitamins, nothing green today! | Hallow Dear, This symptom of green stools with mucous discharge is highly suggestive of amoebic dysentery. You may get stools examined from the laboratory; else you may start treatment for amoebas. Metronidazole is the medicine of choice for this condition; however, considering 13 weeks pregnancy, you may opt for secnidazole instead of Metronidazole. In addition, please avoid spicy food, have plenty of fresh homemade yogurt (curds). Avoid any food from outside, Chat Doctor. Hygienic practices of eating are most important. Please report to your Obstetrician before you start any medicine since you are just 13 weeks pregnant. I hope this helps you. |
Hi im 32 years of age and asian ,I woke up this morning had a little sharp pain in my abdomen after getting up I realised that the pain was up and down to my right testicle after a little feel found that my right testicle was a bit larger then my left to be precise about double in size feeling swollen and causing a little discomfort moving about I then got in to the bath warm water and relaxed in there for about 15 minutes after getting up found that my right testicle was hanging a lot lower then my left. Whats happening and am I at any risk | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have infection of the testicle (Orchids)Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Routine Urine test and urine culture.to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to.2) Ultrasound scanning of the scrotum.In the meanwhile start taking broad spectrum antibiotics like \u010ceferin along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Ensure to Chat Doctor. Do not worry it will get cured within two weeks. |
hello, my father is suffering from angry outbursts, often involving shouting and raucous screaming. he sees no logic during these outbursts and is uncontrollable. he is a borderline diabetic on medication also. he has a history of high bp from his mother. he refuses to seek treatment. please advice. he is 46 years old weighing 73 kgs. | DEAR USER, THANKS FOR CONSULTING WITH ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN. HEARING HIS SYMPTOM YOUR DAD SEEMS TO BE SUFFERING FROM PANIC DISORDERS HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES 1) CONTINUE WITH THE TABLETS HE IS TAKING2) LOW SALT DIET IS ADVISED3) YOU NEED TO COUNSEL YOUR DAD THAT HE NEEDS TO HAVE A CHECK-UP DONE.AND FOR PANIC DISORDERS YOU NEED TO COUNSEL HIM AND CONSULT A PSYCHIATRIST FOR THE SOMEONE I ANSWERED YOUR QUERY. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS |
Hi Doctor... I ve tried having sex with a woman twice now... While we are making out and doing foreplay, I get an erection fine, and everything feels alright. But after 5-10 minutes, I notice I get pre cum, and soon my erection starts to get soft. It s happened both times now, and it s embarrassing. I used to masturbate frequently as a teenager and a little into my early 20s, but I ve been better about masturbating less frequently. Is this happening to me because I used to masturbate too much? Are my parasympathetic nerves out of whack, or my seminal valve because of too much masturbation before? Is there a way I can stop pre cum from occurring too soon and ruining my erection? Age | Hi. Relax. There are nothing with parasympathetic nerve or valve. It is just psychological anxiety or stress which can affect your sexual function. Masturbation is normal physiological function of our body it is one of the method to satisfy sexual pleasure in absent of partner both sex and masturbation has same and has same end result to get satisfaction. Masturbation will not cause any harm. Penile color Doppler will give more confirmation about erection problem. There are many factors that affect your sexual life like lifestyle, addiction, stress, psychological illness, relationship, physical illness etc. So go for proper consultation for better evaluation. Consult physician and psychiatrist for better assistance. I hope I have answered your query. Thank you. |
Quite often and randomly will get a burning sensation in my rectum and around the tip of my penis. I was told I suffered from prostaitis and it was never enlarged. The Doc tried sveral meds from different families but I typically have neglected taking any due to the foggy feeling they give me in my head for several hours each morning usually into the afternoon. If there natural remedies I could try to limit this to a degree? I already take saw palmetto which really helped my bathroom issues. Also Ive been noticing my erections are weaker these days is this due to my prostate? | Hi, Burning at the tip of the penis may be due to a viral infection called herpes progenitors. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to get investigated thoroughly for herpes infection. After complete examination and investigations, your doctor may give antiviral medicine like acyclovir. Do not have unprotected sex. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am on Day 7 of Verorab due to a cat bite 7 days ago. It s an inside cat who s still fine as of this day so I m not much worried but to be safe, I had anti-tetanus and anti-rabies shots administered within 10 hours after it happened. So today, a few hours after my 3rd shot, I was trying to shoo away an outside cat in our garage who was in danger of being run over by our car and the cat bit me. The wounds aren t deep but there s still little blood which I immediately washed with soap and water, then alcohol and then applied Betadine.My question is, since I m currently in between doses of Verorab (2 more left), should I be taking new shots? | You are already taking Verona which is basically an antigen which sensitizes your immune system against rabies virus. You do not need any more precaution for the repeat cat bite as ongoing vaccination is enough to prevent rabies. Furthermore, you don't even need a tetanus toxic also for same reason. However, you might need a course of antibiotic to prevent local infection. You can consult your GP for further details. |
okay, I am 30 weeks pregnate and I found out last week that I have HPV and that it is progressing into cervical cancer. They are waiting until the baby is born to do the biopsy for know for sure. Is it safe for me to have sex with my husband and does he need to be checked for HPV. We have only been together 2 years and before that I was married before. Does my exhusband need to be checked also? | HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. HPV is generally transmitted by genital contact. Apart from this hand genital route also can self infect & transmit to sex partner. * In my view as you are mentioning possibility of cervical cancer. I feel it would be best to avoid sex these days. In case it ACN now be. Use at least condom . To help transmission of the virus to your husband. Be careful with hand-genital transmission. * most of the subclinical HPV infections resolve completely by 2 years. So testing of your Ex husband can be skipped (better to get it done & exclude) BUT your present husband must be tested for the virus & treated as per the results. Thanks. |
Hi. . .I have been sick since Wed night with low-grade fever, chills, episodic nausea, one bout of vomiting (can handle solids and liquids now), mild diarrhea, horrible exhaustion and achiness, and then swollen glands around my jawline. Then today, headache as well, followed by itching and a small area of rash on the back of my neck, as well as some facial blotchy redness. (Itching includes face and upper back, cant tell whether upper back is definitely a little pink or not.) Some cough the whole time, dry, not sure whether its illness-linked or asthma-linked (I have asthma). Addl history notables | That's a lot of medical history to consider online. Rash needs a real look to decide, by the looks it seems a viral infection more than a bacterial one. In the midst of your ongoing several therapies, suggest you to seek medical attention right away. Do some lukewarm salt water gargling to soothe the swollen throat area meanwhile. Allergy seems likely, but your immune status and medications will add the infective reasons as well. Cant say for sure on the diagnosis for now. |
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