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I have a question. if someone were having a very strange sensation in their chest, behind the sternum where the heart would be....the sensation feels like blood gushing through. it s just to weird to describe very well. no pain. no shortness of breath, no lightheadedness.... but the beat of the heart feels a little bit off, like it s missing and this gushy feeling almost like when you have chest congestion but in the heart instead. weird I know. not sure what to do. it s probably nothing, but thought I would ask. lasts only about a minute or less. but comes back. does anybody know what this might be? Thank you | Hello, Anyway, before coming to this conclusion, I would recommend performing some tests, in order to investigate the possible underlying causes |
I am suffering from frozen shoulder since six months. Also taken best physiotherapy. But there is n0 relief in pain. It s growing towards. After suggestion of seven Elopathic doctor, ( three months)three Homiopathic Doctor,(one month) l go to Aurvedic doctor (two months)and got relief with taking To Yograj Googool and Rasnadi Quath. Now pain is moreless but continue.After six month it s continue ( right hand)and frelingpain in left hand also.My test report is _ ANA, RNA, A S O tiger CRP Negetive. Other all test are negative. All are repeated monthly. Only b Blood Suger is detected single time on Borderline. Now question is what happening in going with me and why?( I am fully vegetarian and on healthy and balance diet. Weight is 69 K.G.Height is 5 4 . On job I sit continue 5 hours.)I m taking forming plus since 2 months. | Hello sir, i had gone through your history and when I found such type of patients in my clinic, I was treating as following treatment first of all, irrespective of pain please go to the physiotherapy clinic and start treatment again until the full range of motion will be fully regained. Take mobilization treatment at grade 1 - it will increase the range of motion and pain relivertake diathermy for ten days for twenty minute stake ultrasound therapy for 8 days at pain site for 8 min with 1 mistake myofascial release which relaxes the tight tissues and give u relief these all treatments are available in physiotherapy clinic only steam therapy is also useful oil massage is also beneficial thanks I think this may help u |
I have severe pain in my back starting from my right side to my left side. I gets really bad when I reach behind myself to do common activities if you get my meaning. It actually takes my breath away that it hurts so bad. Its feels like I bruised my diaphragm (sp) buck on the backside rather than the front of my torso. The pain usually lessens with a little stretching and doing nothing but sitting down. | Thank you for writing! I went through your query and understand your concern. When did it start? Does it irradiate, example to the hip, knees etc.? Is it worst in the morning or during the night when you lay down? Do you have difficulties wearing the shoes/socks? I think you should first visit an orthopedist, and after the physical examination maybe he will recommend you a back MRI, but first visit an orthopedist. Thank you very much. Get well soon. Best regards. |
Kinda a odd question, but Im 17 years old and I constantly feel the urge to have sex. I recently heard that if you master bait too much that you start having pre ejaculation.If I stop doing this so much will everything start functioning normally again? | Hellothanks for your question masturbation now is regarded as a normal, healthy sexual activity that is pleasant, fulfilling, acceptable, and safe. It is a good way to experience sexual pleasure and can be done throughout life. Masturbation is only considered a problem when it inhibits sexual activity with a partner, is done in public, or causes significant distress to the person. It may cause distress if it is done compulsively and/or interferes with daily life and activities. Thanks |
Hi every time i Bend down my knee cracks then when i sit down my knee feels like it is out of place. And then i walk and my knee sounds like its popping. And i am only 15 so i dont think it should me happening. Do you have any.idea what is wrong any information would help. Thank you for your time | Hello, Can you describe it better? Does it feel that when you bend the knee cap (patella) goes to the lateral/ outside part of the knee and when you extend the knee it seems to go back to place? I think that you should visit an orthopedic in order to do a physical examination and to estimate the health condition of your knee. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
#0000 DDMTMCWNJ-0000XR. Sir?.. My husband was prescribed Cipro for quick sharp pains in the upper and lower back that shot down towards his tailbone area and went vertical wise on both sides. He was prescribed Cipro. This was 5-6 years prior to today. My question for you sir is,.... I understand what cipro is and i thought that maybe CIPRO could may had been used as an anti-an- flamitory around that time period? Why was he prescribed CIPRO for back pain? Thank you for your time, you are highly appreciated. TY........ | Cipro has a salt by the name of ciprofloxacin which is an antibiotic. Im assuming the doctor gave it to your husband for acute pyelonephritis in which radiating back pain is one of the symptoms along with possible vomiting and fever. So to answer your question, in all probability he was prescribed Cipro to treat the pyelonephritis/kidney infection. Also, Cipro has never and will never be used as an anti-inflammatory |
I ve had a sore throat for only about 4 days now.. I woke up and hacked up a little mucus in the sink and realized it was bloody. So I took a flashlight and looked at my throat in the mirror. I was pretty shocked actually, to see what looked like a big lump of blood or some sort of sore behind my uvula? I went to my nearest insta-care and they sent me away telling me it was just a virus.. But I ve had strep, negative for TB, and everything s fine but my throat.. Was my health care provider right? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, in my opinion you are having severe upper respiratory tract infection. The most common cause for this is viral infection. So health care provider is right about viral infection. Viral infection causes severe inflammation of throat. This inflammation causes edema and redness in throat, specifically franc and tonsils. So the swelling you are seeing is edematous tonsils and franc. And this cause coughing and blood in cough due to friction. So better to start treatment for URI, you will be alright in 1 week. |
Pls I had sex yesterday and after my partner didnt knw he released in me but after I felt the sperm all over my virgina after I washed it and urinated immediately is there a possiblity that I can get pregnant cos ill menstrate this weekend and also wat.medicine.can I take to flash it | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor. With history of unprotected intercourse pregnancy can't be ruled out. You can wait till your due date, any delay in periods need to get your urine pregnancy test to rule out or confirm pregnancy. The I pill(emergency contraceptive pill) can be taken within 72 hours of intercourse, and it will give protection. But failure rate is seen in 1% of women using this pill. 1 or 2 I pill in a cycle are effective in providing contraception, Regular use of this pill is not recommended. Hope this helps you. Regards |
Fell hard on my knees. Left knee didn t hurt much at first, but pain is getting worse. Knee to ankle is slightly swollen, and I get a painful burning feeling around my shin. Pain is worse when I first stand up. Pain also gets bad if I stand on leg too long. | Hello, As you had a fall directly over the knee, there might be inflammation in the knee joint due to ligament sprain. You should immobilize the knee and use hot water fermentation, keep it elevated over a pillow while in a lying position. This procedure will help to reduce the pain as well as the swelling. In case if you are not diabetic then you can even use ice for reducing pain. Only people who don't have diabetes we advise icing or else only hot water to avoid complications. Pain will be present and so does the swelling, due to the impact to the joint there will be a soft tissue Inflammation. In case by doing the above mention procedure the pain & swelling don't come down then you should take an MRI or x-ray of the Injury to figure out if any fracture or which soft tissue is damaged. But if the pain & swelling comes down than doing static qua Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In |
I had a disectomy of C-4-5 in 2008, then in 2010 I ended up having ACDF for c 4/5 and 5/6 as the one level collapsed. I am still having neck pain , shoulder pain, pain into shoulder blade, down arms and into hands besides bad headaches almost daily. I had an MRI done showing a mild disc bulge in c 6/7 which causes some diplacement of CSF anterior to cervial spine but does not result in cord compression. I have never had one of my MRI s mention CSF. Could htat be the cause of these headaches? Is this going to be a ripple effect of all my vertebrae now? | HiT hank you for your question to Chat Doctor. You are suffering from an entity called adjacent segment degeneration. Discs above and below the level of previous fusion tend to degenerate faster because of increased movement. A disc bulge at C6-7 which does not result in cord or nerve root compression is not likely to be the cause of your symptoms. Atlantoaxial(first and second vertebra in neck) joint degeneration occurs in elderly individuals and causes headache as well as neck pain but is commonly under diagnosed. A CT scan of the cervical spine will demonstrate this as well as show the status of bony union at previous ACD levels as even nonunion can cause neck pain. Hope this is helpful. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. |
Dear Doctor, My recent ultrasound result reports I have Grade III fatty liver, My doctor said its a critical stage of the disease and suggested me a strict diet plan with Oats, Boiled Vegs& fruits, Green leafs.And regular exercise. However i am very much upset about the situation,,,, Is it possible to reverse my (Grade-3) fatty liver to lower Grades or a just normal fatty liver If i strictly follow this. Please guide me. | HI I had gone through your question. I understand your concerns. My opinion is that you should not much worry about this as the fatty liver is a reversible condition. This can be achieved by simple lifestyle modifications for weight loss. In your case it takes pretty much long time to solve your problem. You have to stick to your goal very seriously without giving it up. I would advise you to follow these instructions given below. Try losing 1 or 2 pounds per week not more than that, as it would lead to health problems. Go for cardiovascular exercises like brisk walking, running, swimming for 45\u00a0min a day, 6 times a week. Strength training 4 times a week. Avoid alcohol, quit from smoking. Avoid fatty foods, junk foods, deep-fried foods, simple sugars, pizzas, chocolates, ice creams, soft Chat Doctor. Have a balanced and healthy diet that should include complex carboy |
I just got my tongue pierced and Im on day 13 and underneath my tongue right above where the piercing is theres like a white piece of skin that hangs off a little and it is kind of sore and isnt going away and thats the only part of my tongue piercing thats still sore. how can I get rid of it? | Hello thanks for consulting at Chat Doctor.tongue piercings have post-operative swelling and wound formation,if only soreness is there it is because f post-operative wound healing, but it needs a thorough physical examination, since it also has grave complications if left untreated, I suggest you to consult an oral physical for an n check up and mean time you could apply topical anesthetics like Anabel gel and avoid eating spicy food, hope it helps,take care, |
I have a sharp pain on movement under my right shoulder blade, only on movement, if I rest or place a heat pack on it I have no pain, but if I stretch up, bend down walk up or down stairs I have pain. I have had breast cancer in left breast 4 yrs ago and April this year I had an attack of Diverticulitis. I am diabetic type 1 on insulin, I am 62 yrs old .I know I have an enlarged liver and I am over weight......figure it in the mix I have given you. | Hi, you are 62 years old, had cancer breast 4 years back on left side, probably got treated, in April you had diverticulitis, these have nothing to do with the pain, you are a diabetic and on type 1 insulin, and also had enlarged liver these 2 might be related with the pain, it also may be Related to the cervical spondylosis. So I advise you t consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you. |
i have seen a decrease over the past two years of my platlets from 135 to 84. I been on lorazapam for years. Been carrying for wife with cancer who just died. My other CBC counts are normal or low normal. Count it be the lorazapam causing the low platlets | Hi i don't think, so lorazepam reduces the platelet counts, it depends on your current clinical condition, it also depend on whether you have fever at present or the previous week before checking your platelet counts platelet counts are reduced because of infections mainly because of the bacterial or viral they may also get reduced in conditions like immunological disorders you need to go and meet your physician and take father advise regarding the platelet counts during these periods you need to take care to avoid injuries and also mucosal infections, unncessary intravascular injections I suggest you strongly to check your urine, stools and also sputum to see whether there is a tinge of blood in that Try to meet your physician as early as possible and take advise from him, take a course of doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for seven days. |
Hi i have a question i was involved i. A car accident 2 months ago i been havin some chest pai. ..when i presed to har on my chest it hurts,when i snezz,when i cough,and even sometimes feel just a little short on breath...i made a dr appt for this friday...i what im feling bad | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You had blunt chest trauma due to car accident. And this can cause following complications which cause similar symptoms like chest pain on coughing, sneezing and breathlessness. 1. Rib fracture. 2. Pneumothorax 3. Pulmonary contusions 4. Musculoskeletal injury. So get done chest x-ray to rule out all these complications. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry much. You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid strenuous exercise. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Dear Doctor I am having SPASM (L3 borne deviation) problem for the last 15 years and Once in a year I used to get acute pain in my spinal card and will be completely bed ridden for three days till the paid gets subsidized. Off late say in the last two or three year I am getting heavy pain in my both the shoulders with a small bulging and I am regularly taking pain killers. Due to the above said problems I am unable to carry out my regular activities even combing for a while (say less than a minute) and also unable to type (though I type fast) to respond emails. Please advice for suitable treatment. Regards | Hello, You need to be evaluated for any compression of nerves in the neck region which can cause shoulder pain. Though bulging is not associated with that. Difficulty in combing etc. also suggests that there may be compression in the neck region. However, there may be bony problems without neurological involvement which can present like this. You need to first be seen by an orthopedic and subsequently by neurologist if required. Good luck. |
Hello Doctor , My 2 year 2 month old daughter is diaognised to have naso- bronchial allergy . I am allergic to dust and molds and i get persistent running nose and sneezing when i expose myself to any of them. I guess my daughter have it from me. I daughter seem to be allergic to dust. I do not take her to very dusty places, still she seem to have persistent cough and cold . The cough is the biggest concern to me now as its the bed time cough and she is been coughing all the time when she lie down to sleep. Her sleep is getting disturbed for weeks to-gether now. Her cough is both dry and wet. She just finished her antibiotic course and a 7 day course of ventorline cough syrup, which got down her cold , but the cough doesnt seem to get better. I am really tired of giving her medicines (quite a lot) for more than 3 months. My pediatrician have put her on Mont air tablets and Metaspray nasal spray, he has clearly mentioned that i need to give the above medicines for minimum 3 months to see the results. I am continuing with those medicines, but i cant just wait and watch my baby coughing and struggling. Can i do something to get rid of her cough. I need help. My daughter needs help. Please suggest. | I have read your question carefully and I think she has Hyper Reactive Airway disease(HAD) kindly keep away your child from any allergens at home, wash her bedsheet bed cover twice a week, if you have carpet at home then take it off, some plants like Parthenon can cause similar problem chop it away if it's in the surrounding, switch to mosquito repellents which do not throw smoke. And give those medications. |
A few months ago I had what I believe was a boil on my butt cheeck. After I finally got rid of it a few weeks later I got a redline up my buttcrack and irritation up buttcrack and near anus. I have gone to drs and tried fungal medication, steroids and nothing is helping. Can it be a staph infection?? I m so frustreated. I m losing my mind. Thank uou | Good day, and thanks for your question. Please do not lose your mind. It can be very frustrating after using many Chat Doctor. I will advise you go for tests. How old are you? Are you diabetic? See your doctor to know your blood sugar level. I don't think it's a staph infection cos staph infection could be worse than what you are describing here. Am I suggesting you still go back to your doctor and let them examine it well for you. Hope it helps. Thank you. |
Hello. I fee burning (warm) sensation in the left side of the brain with nick stiffness. Also Yesterday I walk up speaking jeberesh (sounds not words) not sure if there is an correlation. Could you please help me decide if there is something to be concerned about? | Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. According to my point of view you are experiencing some episodes of confusion state. It has many causes with most of them being benign, but you should see your GP to start at least with a complete blood count and have you have an objective exam. As I said these are generally benign situation, and you should not worry, but neither you should neglect this. Hope this helps. Please feel free using Chat Doctor again. |
My Sister was diagnosed with stage 4 liver disease & renal Failure 1 month ago she has spent the majority of her time in ICU & recently released to my parents home assigned with a hospiatl appointed case manager after they stabilized her and her kidneys showed signs they were healing or in the process of healing over the weekend she was having sever abdomin pain and she coughed and blood came out of her nose and then she started vomitting quite a bit of blood she was readmitted to icu where they gave her a blood transfusion and drained more fluids from her abdomin These cant be good signs Shouldnt she have a Nurse who cares for her when they release Her? & or How do we get 1 put in place? | 1) your sister is suffering from stage-4 liver failure due to cirrhosis associated with impairment in renal function2) episode of blood containing omitting is also due to liver failure3) she need care-taker at home as such episodes are difficult to manage without presence of proper personal. In addition, there might be possibility that she require repeated admissions to ICU due to worsening of condition. |
Y name is monika. My blood test shows79 esr. I am also having fever upto 99.5. I have made my monty test which is negetive. T b gold is negetive. Mri spine shows few disc defuge. Crp is 1.5. Vit d is 30. Vit b12 is 1662. No discease other than a small fibroid in uterus. No prob in chest x ray. Hemoglobin is 11.2. No wait loss. No diet loss. What i do. High esr is a prob. | Hi, Thank you for your query on Chat Doctor .ESR is a non-specific test and if it is high it is not suggestive of one particular diagnosis. It is elevated in many chronic conditions like chronic infections, autoimmune problems, anemia, and collagen vascular problems. As Manitou test, TB gold are negative, and chest x-ray is normal, tuberculosis infection is ruled out. Other conditions to be ruled out depending on your clinical symptoms and medical history.Hence, I suggest you to consult the physician for examination and further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. |
I have been in cipro for 10 days. Told I had a kidney infection. My white blood cell count was at 12,000. They. are now back into the 6,000. My urine is clean. Ct scan showed no stones but I am still having left midnto lower back pain also some on right side. Had fever last night now is gone.my Dr. Continued my cipro for five more days. They can t figure out what this is. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your concern. If your CT -ICU/(CENT), is normal, then you don't need to worry at all. If your urine culture showed sensitivity to Cipro, then a full course of it, will cure the urinary infection. Chat Doctor. Your flank pain may be a muscular spasm only. After stopping the Cipro, repeat the urine culture, and confirm there's no residual infection. For my expert opinion, you can send it as a direct question, in my name. |
I am 59 and was exposed to alot of vacuum cleaner dust over a 2 hour period thus resulting in a sinus infection (symptoms were headache, sore throat and glands, ears feel full and hurt). I went to a urgent care facility this afternoon and was given 3 injections | Hello to dust, you develop bronchoconstriction and also due dust you develop allergy in throat. All these produces such type of symptoms. You got 3 shots, ceftriaxone (Rocephin), volume Chat Doctor. However, these are quite good injections but due to bronchoconstriction you develop sleeplessness. This is very common due to your allergy and shots. When such patient visit I prescribe them to take montelukast+levoceterizine once or twice in day. Also, to take some terbutaline type bronchodilators as allergy syrup. Hot coffee and steam inhalation also provide instant relief. Since this is a prescription medicine, so get a consultation from a physician. Hope this will help you. |
MY DAD RECENTLY HAS TWO STENTS PLACED INTO HIS HEART AND ALSO AT THE SAME TIME BEGAN DIALYSIS. NOW A MONTH LATER HE STARTED HAVING SEIZURES. THE HOSPITAL HAS TRIED ALL DIFFERENT WAYS TO STOP THEM BUTNOTHING HAS WORKED. THE DOCTOR SAID THEY HAVE ON MORE MEDICATION TO TRY BUT IF THAT DOESNT WORK THAN WE MIGHT HAVE TO LET HIM GO. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE STENTS OR DIALYSIS COULD HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS. AS A SIDE NOTE MY DAD HAD A BRAIN TUMOR REMOVED AOUT TEN YEARS AGO AND THERE IS SCAR TISSUE. PLEASE HELP ME. I JUST LOST MY MOM 8 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE A SON WITH CANCER. IT IS TOO MUCH TO DEAL WITH. THANKS STU | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that for dad is suffering from seizures, which are difficult to control. In addition, you have recently lost your mom and your son has cancer. In my opinion, the cause of seizures in your dad is the scar tissue in the brain due to his old tumor surgery. Kidney failure may be contributing to it. There are good medications to control the seizures, such as levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, glucosamine, etc. Please discuss these with his neurologist. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
54 year old woman, first experienced a tingling feeling or electric shock feeling or a feeling as if I had been hit by a shot rubber band, followed by numbness in that spot 12 years ago while pregnant . Occurs in both thighs off and on - it went away for quite a while after pregnancy and then was back earlier this year and now is gone agian | Hi, This feeling of tingling and numbness along both thighs is due to pressure on a nerve near the pelvic bone close to the lower abdomen. This nerve runs down the front of the thigh. One gets a feeling of tingling and numbness on and off. This is known to start off in pregnancy when there is stretch of the abdomen wall and also of the pelvic ligaments which in turn stretches this nerve. You need to avoid wearing tight clothes, underclothes which can press upon the lower waist. If its disturbing then your doctor can prescribe certain medication effective for nerve pains. A local steroid injection is sometimes used if the condition is too troublesome. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I am a 4 day post op heart attack patient. I am home and feeling fine except that I have just started to feel a tingly numbness in my right hand though I have not had this sensation since carpal tunnel surgery 30 years ago. Is this something that I should get immediate attention? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It can be related to some nerve compression in the hand. It is likely to be benefitted by Mecobalamin and 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. |
I have been diagnosed with right arthritic hip but I am confused because my bone density tests the year before showed an increase in bone density which I attributed to increased exercise and vitamin supplements. I am 60 years of age, had played tennis competitively and often. I am told that there is little to be done but take ibuprofen for pain, exercise, but in time I will need a hip replacement. Is that all ther is? Thanks | Hi First I would like to make it clear to you that arthritis has nothing to do with Bone Density increase as such. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint causing joint pain and limitation of movements. In early stage painkillers like Ibuprofen help, but they cannot be taken for long due to its side effects. For long term, if the pain prevents you from doing your daily activities it will be better to go for Hip Replacement. |
Hi, about 10 yrs ago I broke my right clavicle. I deal with the occasional shoulder pain due to exercise, sports, and weather. But I just recently felt a small lump above my right clavicle, exactly where I broke it. It hurts and it moves around. Should I be concerned? What could it be? Could it have any connection with a benign tumor removed from my right breast about 13 years ago? | Hi, DEAR,Good Evening, Thanks for the query. I studied it in details and understood your health concerns regarding it. Lump caused on fractured clavicle-10 yrs ago-is a Fibroneuroma ?or Sebaceous Cyst with infection?. X-ray of the clavicle and FNAC Biopsy would fix if it's related to the benign breast lump removed 13 yrs back. Hope this would help you to plan the treatment with your doctor. Wellcome for any further query in this regard. Wishing you good health. Good Night. Chat Doctor. N. From INDIA. |
My 1 year old son has an extremely bad cough, it is starting to make him sick. we cannot get to the doctor because of the adverse weather condition but my 3 year old daughter has an antobitic for tonsilitis called calvapen. could i give him a small dose of this till we can get to a doctor | Hi, 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 |
Itching and slight stinging of urethra/meatus of penis, with some redness and occasional inflammation. There is neither discolored discharge nor any other symptoms to speak of. Only said risk is from sexual intercourse with an supposedly STI-free woman in which a condom broke roughly 14 days ago. | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have developed urethritis after unprotected sex with a woman whom you suppose to be STI free. Since there is redness and stinging of external urinary meats possibility of STI has to be ruled out by swab test of the discharge from the meats to be rest assured yourself to be about free from STI. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like \u010ceferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. |
My 11 month old had fever a few days ago which lasted 24 hrs (highest at 38.3 C). started having mild cough with a little phlegm today and I ve heard her sneeze a few times. Also, she had loose and slimy stool - almost diarrohea like. She s definitely teething (expecting her first molars next). any prognosis / diagnosis? | Cough, fever, sneezing, phlegm may suggest upper respiratory infection. Medications like paracetamol and decongestants may relieve symptoms. Teething itself does not cause diarrhea but causes few loose stools which are due to excessive salivation reaching gut due to gum tenderness and swelling of teething. This also results in baby putting unhygienic tethers, objects etc. in their mouth resulting in infection. For few loose motions which are not causing child deny Chat Doctor. |
I have had spinal surgery almost 2 years ago. Upper spine. c5,c6, Infused with metal. Last October had another car accident. In pain ever since. Was always in pain but now worst. Slipped on stairs 1 week ago. Now coccys area is swollen and hurts. How long does this injury lasts? | Hi, Thanks for your query. You are suffering from coccydynia- inflammation of the bony area (tailbone or coccyx)Cure for your coccyx pain-1. Use a well-padded seat when sitting and avoid long periods of sitting when possible.2. Do site bath-take warm water in a tub and sit in this. It will relax the muscles around the coccyx.3. Do exercises that will strengthen your tailbones supporting muscles and stretch ligaments near the pain. Consult a physiotherapist for this. Therapists may perform a combination of |
Hi, I have a nagging pain almost burning sensation on my right side, just below my rib cage. I had right kidney Transplant in 05 which failed and Intestinal Gangrene with Strangulation requiring them to remove 3 foot of intestine in 1993. My Gallbladder as well was removed around 2006/07. I have regular Blood work done as I am a recent Transplant Patient on the left. The pain is staying pretty consistent for the last few days. Any suggestions?? | It would be helpful to know the duration of the pain and the type. Nevertheless, constant pain over right side could be after the recent surgeries (Gall bladder removal/ Kidney transplant). It needs evaluation by a physician initially asking for relevant investigations; keeping in mind that he/she should not subject you to unnecessary analgesics! A Pain physician might get involved if needed and if the symptoms persist or if no definitive diagnosis has been reached. The options of pain relief vary from safer oral analgesics to interventional pain management strategies involving intra-lesional local anesthetics a steroids or nerve blocks and nerve ablation. |
Im not been well for years iv had many diagnoses iv been thru a lot of trauma, abuse neglect, molestation, I don t live in the past but I know these things have effected my brain. I am a believer therefore Christ has been my strength Iv been on disability for over 10 yrs because my conditions , anxiety, bipolar , ADD and I have a lot of health problem fibromyalgia arthritis . my meds have changed so much that I have often just stopped because nothing has ever helped me. Iv gained 20 pounds in two months, im 42 years old and im so fatigued I have to drag my self to do anything , my meds have changed once more and today I feel plum crazy. im also coming cold turkey off lyrica and brentellix. and I have been put on Adderall 20mg 2 x daily. I do fill more alert but I feel like im on a roller coaster. my main complaint is the fatigue, depression and my mind will not shut down till im plum exhausted and finally go to sleep , I wake up all thru the night, I don t have the energy to even maintain personal grooming , which makes me more depressed. | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . You may use some other painkillers like tramadol and acetaminophen but after asking your physician for proper dosing and visit the pharmacy and buy some OTC sleeping pills if fail visit a psychiatrist for evaluation of your old underlying condition and stay a believer. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
i am 23 yrs old weight 64 kg height 6 feet , i have itching around my private parts nd on stomach , i feel like smthng is crawling in my stomach nd inside my body , also i m underweight according to my height ,does not feel hungry , always feels lazyi think i have huge worms in side my body plz do help me | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am suspecting fungal infection of the groin which is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. This infection is treatable by antifungal Chat Doctor. I suggest you get in touch with a skin doctor and get a prescription for the same. If you suspect parasitic infection, then you can get a stool sample tested for eggs and cysts which will rule out parasitic infection. Thanks. |
Hi doctor, I have been suffering from kidney stones for a while. my uric acid is always high even though I am vegetarian. Currently I have 4 uric acid stones in my right kidney (2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 1 cm). Would medication be enough to dissolve the stones. For example taking Urolyt and zyloric. I do not want to do laser or shockwave as I heard it could have really painful consequences. Best regards, | Thank you for using Chat Doctor nonsurgical methods for treatment of uric acid stones should be supplemented with adequate fluid intake. If you are able to increase your urine out put to the range of 2-4 L of urine per day, you should be able to avoid further stones. The medications may help in dissolving some of your existing stones and coupled with adequate urine flow and oral fluid intake, you may be able to ad Chat Doctor. Please bear in mind that a stone which is symptomatic or obstructing will require treatment by a urologist. If the stones were just identified without causing symptoms or obstruction, then no acute intervention is required. |
I am a boy, I can do the front splits and I can also do the jump front splits. I was practicing and about the third time I did the jump splits I hit the ground and around my right buttox and right side of my hip made popping sounds. Like bones cracking, about 7 times in a row really fast. I felt light headed and like I was going to throw up. I could barely walk. It is now approxametly 3 hours after and I taken a bath, it hurts when I move it. And when I say hurt I mean HURT! Please help! | Snapping hip is a condition when inflamed muscle ligament or tendon move past a bone process or tuberosity you should |
Hhello doctor! I have a lump in my left thigh under the skin I can feel it with my finger and it is very painful when the area is touched. And on the right thigh I can t feel the lump but there is similar pain. There is no change in the outside skin. Please suggest what to do? | Dear Patient, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, the lump if mobile a soft could very well be lipoma, or if its hard it could be from bone if immobile and fibrous if movable over the bone, get a FNAC done to see the nature of the tissue and get them removed surgically. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks |
Hi Doctor, For a last couple of months I have been suffering from chronic sneezing. My day starts with sneezing and the symptoms get better by the evening. Throughout the day I keep sneezing with continuous runny nose and itching eyes. I am tired now even eating anti allergents like avil as it makes me dry mouthed and very drowsy. Ple help as my daily life is now badly affected. Yes sleeping makes it worse. I do breathing exercises but it is not helping. Regards................MeenakshiThanks | Hello Meenakshi, Thanks for posting on Chat Doctor, Your symptoms are suggestive of an upper respiratory tract affection and I suspect either one of two most common conditions that cause this kind of symptoms i.e. allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. However, both conditions require thorough medical evaluation (with ruling out of other conditions too) and both also require different treatments. A specialist doctor such as an ENT will be best suited to run a complete medical exam and therefore provide you with treatment. The management of allergic rhinitis consists of 3 major categories of treatment- environmental control measures and allergen avoidance- Pharmacological management- Immunotherapy, these may seem to be big words, but be rest assured that you can handle the situation at your level. First, you will need to identify by yourself if they are any new elements in your life that might be provoking any allergies i.e. identifying common allergens. Common allergens include pollen and outdoor molds, indoor allergens such as dust mites, animal allergens, cockroach etc. You will need to see if any are responsible, then you try avoiding them. Immunotherapy is only indicated in case medical therapy fails. There are a wide range of medications available witChatDoctormonly used classes being antihistamines (1st and 2nd generations) such as cetirizine, loratadine, chlorpheniramine, defense Chat Doctor. Chronic sinusitis, on the other hand, requires in addition to some of the above treatments, antimicrobial therapy such as penicillin, cephalosporins, accolades etc. Your doctor should be able to indicate the right treatment ones a conclusion as to the exact cause of your symptoms is derived. Hope this helps |
I have been experiencing continuous bruising right below my right collarbone but above my breast. Seems to happen in the morning after I have consumed alcohol but appeared again today and I did not consume alcohol last night. The visibility of the bruising is very fair however it is VERY tender to touch. What could this be? | Hello, I have studied your case. Most common cause of pain and tenderness with bruising in this region is due to enlarge cervical lymph node. This is no way related to that alcohol consumption. I would recommend you to see a doctor. He might advise you to go for needle test. This will confirm the diagnosis. You might need to take Broken and antibiotics along with this. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
I am a soldier and just received an e-mail from a health care provider who conducted a chest x-ray on me during my deployment to Iraq. I have been given the runaround all day by my health care providers and only want some clarification on what my condition may be. My doctor told me that there were signs of granulamatous disease that had healed indicating an old pulmonary infection. What does this mean, and what should i tell my wife while I am waiting on an appointment? | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query in details .* This indicates past lung infection either in form of bronchitis, pneumonia , tuberculosis or others.* Granulators disease is inherited primary immunodeficiency disease which increases body's susceptibility to infections from bacteria or fungi.* Granulomas are masses of immune cells that are formed at the site of infection or inflammation. Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Always welcome for any further assistance anytime. Regards . |
I am a patient having blood presure .My Dr prescribed me to take cardace 7.5 mg perday. I have been taking this since 2005 October starting 2.5mg and gardually it raise until 7.5 now.I want to know is it side effect cause of this drug. kindly reply me | Hi, Thanks for your question. I want to know -- Your age and gender. - Any associated conditions like diabetes, heart disease. - Current Blood pressure levels. Tab Candace contains April. It not only used for high blood pressure, but it also has beneficial effects on heart and Kidney. - It prevents or slows the process of cardiac remodeling (Effect of blood pressure on heart structure). - It prevents or slows the process of nephropathy. (effect of blood pressure and diabetes on kidney). Side effects of April - - Usually April is well tolerated. - As you are taking it for almost 10 years without any side effects, there are less chance of developing side effects now. - It is recommended to monitor Serum potassium level when on April. So it will be better to discuss regarding increase in dose with your treating physician whether it is because uncontrolled blood pressure or for protection of heart and Kidney. Hope this helps you, if so do vote. |
i have been diagonised with high blood pressure and had an episode of heart problem. TMT test and ECG was positive on the next day but subsequent ECGs and Echocardiograph and Stress Thalium test was negative....but i still experience a pain around the left chest and is always constant. I even feel thighness of the chest area and sometimes shortness of breath....i could not concentrate on anything as this pain is always at the back of my head.Is it really a cardiac problem | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. If your stress Thallium and echocardiogram are normal, then you can be sure that your pain is not angina i.e.heart pain. It may be either Acid reflux or simple muscular pain.First give to anxiety and then take Omeprazole along with analgesic like Etrocoxib. You should be fine within few days. If no response then consult physician to evaluate for other cause, My best wishes Chat Doctor. |
Hello its since 11 days that we had unprotected sex on 7 may though I ejaculated outside bt m feeling tensed about this. Her last period was on 22nd April. She had vomited in these days though it had stopped now. Am very tensed and shes also. What should we do.? Can we avail pregnancy urine test at home now. Its 18 may today n she normally mensturates at 26 days interval......help us. | Hello, thanks for writing in. I understand your anxiety. The pull-out method is not 100% foolproof. If your partner has a 26-day cycle, it means she would be due around the 18th. A delay does not always mean a pregnancy, it can also be due to the mental anxiety, illness etc. She can test for a pregnancy using a home pregnancy kit about 4-5 days after the date of the missed period (assuming she has regular cycles). Ask her to use a morning sample preferably. If there is a doubt, better do a pelvic ultrasound the week after. Do not worry, seek a gynecologist opinion in case it is positive. All the best. |
i m suffring from right ovarian polycystic problem. i want to get pregnent.my doctor priscribed me registron 5 mg along with ovulation tablate.she told me to take registron 5mg twice daily for 20 days for every cycle.my periods r reguler.my question is can i gat pregnent while taking registron 5mg. | Hi, I think you can get pregnant while using progesterone. But the problem in PRO patients is with ovulation. So, you will need some medicines for growth of your follicles. You can track your ovulation by ultrasound and be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. Take progesterone like phaeton or Austen for next 2 weeks. These are better than progesterone when you are trying to get pregnant. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
My father has been detected CKD and has been advised to take certain medicines. His serum creatinine level is 2.8. the medicine prescribed to him are | Hi and welcome. I am not sure what is contained in Donovan tablet?? Your dad seems to be on two erythropoietin preparations (We pox and Mercer) which is usual - both have the same effect, hence why prescribe together? Kindly check this with your nephrologist. The key is to ask your doctor as to why your dads kidneys are working less well? His BP and any diabetes (if he has it) should be well controlled. Best wishes |
hi i had gone through a treatment for back pain 3 yrs ago nd the medicines had steroids which caused severe water retention in my body. since then i have been trying to get rid of it through diet control and exercise but all in vain. will dytor 5 help me in getting rid of this water weight?? | Diuretics such as actor increases salt and water excretion thereby reducing edema. But it should not be used without ruling out other causes of edema such as cardiac or renal dysfunction. A thorough physical and clinical examination is required before taking the Chat Doctor. Complete hologram, renal,cardiac and liver function tests should be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
Sir u can help me how i can relive my Dental pain . | Hello there, Dental pain is caused due to several reasons like dental decay, it is a bacterial carious process that infects the dental pulp or the tooth nerve tissue leading to pain and discomfort. Pain in the tooth is also caused due to periapical reasons like periapical cysts, abscess, granuloma, periodontal or gingival infection. I would suggest you to get an X RAY examination done for the affected tooth which will help in diagnosing the cause of pain in the tooth accordingly treatment can be carried out. Approach a dentist and get the evaluation done, decayed teeth are treated with root canal treatment to relive pain permanently. I hope this information helps, take care. |
I have severe pain in my upper abdominal .It is on & off .It is from the last 3 days. I have taken Happi d tablet as prescribed by the docotr . It has reduced but still problem continued .I am generally having acidity problem . i was taking milk along with butter . Does it has enhaced my acidity.Please answer.Jawed | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. As per your history it looks that you are allergic to milk and milk products along with acidity problems. I would suggest you the following |
hi, my son is 7.10 yrs and has been suffering from high fever upto 104 degrees. he was doubted to have viral infection and given P-250, Azithral and Zrytec... but the fever continues since 6 days.. the blood tests show positive results in widal tests and is suspected to have typhoid...wat should be done and wat dietery precautions should be taken as he has a terrible tendency of putting on weight. unexpectedly his current weight is 38 kgs | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. The treatment taken by you is right and should be continued. Positive tidal test is suggestive of current infection by the salmonella type. It will become negative once the infection is cured. I suggest you to do blood and stool for culture and sensitivity examination. Once you take the treatment according to the report your infection will be cured. You can take small frequent diet. Single great food can cause perforation in the intestine ulcer. High protein and high carboy Chat Doctor. Avoid spicy and more oily foods. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
Hello, 6 months ago I had a manic depressive episode. I was put on Wellbutrin 300mg/day, it has worked well however I am feeling much better now and am starting to get back into social life activities. Being 18 and living in an apartment with 4 others we tend to enjoy drinking. My roomates smoke cannabis too however my phycologist told me that cannabis will depress my mood and flush out the Wellbutrin. However I do enjoy drinking and have been drinking about 4 times a week heavily. Sometimes blackouts occur, but drinking is what I enjoy to do sometimes. Of course my health is number one. What health risks are on the line when it comes to heavy drinking and Wellbutrin,, besides blackouts. | Hi Karl, Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thanks for your question... Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant medication given for depressive disorders. You have mentioned that you had a manic-depressive episode six months back... I'm not sure what you mean by that - I'm guessing that you probably suffered from a depressive episode (maybe a Bipolar Depression), which is why you have been put on an anti-depressant. Now, most substances of abuse - cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, etc. can definitely interfere with psychiatric medication. This is because both of them act on the brain and hence they can interfere with each other's levels and effects. Cannabis, alcohol, etc. can reduce the absorption of such medication or hamper their action or sometimes even potentiate side effects. Secondly, these substances can independently influence and alter your mood / emotional state and thereby can sometimes, worsen the mood disorder itself. Sometimes heavy abuse can also cause new psychiatric problems. Alcohol definitely has effects on the mood and excessive use can even lead to psychotic symptoms (like hearing voices, seeing strange things, fears, false beliefs, etc.) I would strongly suggest that you control your Chat Doctor. If you are finding it difficult to control your |
I have a young child who is 9 years old he constantily has a runny nose and gets boils he has been having these boils since the age of 2 years old. I am a very clean person therefore so is he I have brought him several times to pedicatrician each time an antibiotic is given and it takes forever to go away and then he develops another one. Currently he has two large ones on his leg that are black in the middle and he can barely walk...what do I do? | Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. If the boils are coming regularly, then there might be either of 2 problems.1. Incomplete antibiotic course or2. Resistance to antibiotics used. So I would suggest you to do the complete course of antibiotics as advised by doctor. Also apply juridic cream on the boils along with nose and ear openings. You can do culture and sensitivity of fluid collected from boils so that organism causing such recurrence can be found out and treated. Hope I helped you. |
For about 3 months I have experienced a sudden onset of pain in the center of my stomach between my belly button and my ribs it lasts for about 15 to 20 minutes and ends just as suddenly. It hurts so bad I will break out into a sweat afterward I burp a lot. I have done this about 5 times. Along with it I have had Diarrhea off and on and I am usually having to take a stool softener about once a week to have a bowel movement but not in the last 3 months. | Hi. What I can get from your history is you had constipation in past for which you used to take stool softeners. The pain comes and goes suddenly in the said area with sweating. The burping is after the attack. This looks to me a rare problem of Volumes of the stomach, wherein the stomach rotates around its own axis. After denotation there is burping, The pain must be sudden and gives a feeling of nearing death. If this fits You have to undergo barium tests and all other investigations as per your Doctors advise. He may add endoscopy and ultrasonography to the tests./ Avoid lying down immediately after food. Constipation is bad for such patients. Rare causes can be vascular insufficiency and pancreatitis. |
Hi. i have been suffering from recurring stomach pains and bloating. Doctor attributed cause to acidity. Doctor prescribed omeprazole and ganaton which provided relief. He advised to follow the same medication if it recurs. Its been months since i last felt pain and now theyre back. The problem is i lost the prescription and forgot the dosage.Would you advise taking the same medicines? What is the proper dosage? He gave 20 mg omeprazole and 50mg ganaton. | Hello, thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since earlier you were the patient of hyper acidity and gastritis. You cured by using antacid treatment. Now symptoms reappear. What is the cause of reappearance? If due to fried food or like that other things which you had taken, previously when these symptoms appeared (first time). If causes are same than nothing to worry. If due to without any cause than it is a matter of concern. If without any cause than get in gastrostomy for any ulcer in stomach or duodenum. Blend diet is best for you. Regards |
i recently had unproteced sex with my boyfriend...i am supposed to start my period on the 13th... i was reading on the internet and it said that it should take 7-10 days b4 implantation occurs so why are my nipples are already sensitive to the touch && what are the chances of me being pregnant? | Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1) First do not panic. 2) in a woman with regular cycles day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If you had unprotected sex in this period, then You Stand chance to get pregnant. 3) To confirm Pregnancy, I will suggest you to get mornings first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. If at all you miss your periods, please do urine pregnancy test. 3) There are many other symptoms of early pregnancy. Missing periods is the most common symptom. Nausea, vomiting, breast pain, frequent urination, dizziness are some other symptoms. 4) Even If you are pregnant, you can opt for termination with pills safely till 9 weeks of the pregnancy. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks |
Hello doctor, my wife has astma problem, because of dust alergy, so everyday she has been Sneezing . When sneezing start, she take medicine [Citric tablet]. Doctor any side effect of this medicine. Doctor, I hope, I will get a good advise from your side | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your wives history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows |
My 6 year old daughter feel sick all the time-for several months now. Almost in waves several times per day. She aches and says her head and tummy hurShe has not had a fever but the glands in her neck are lumpy. I suspect she has anxiety because when I massage her and have her breathe deeply it helps. Any other ideas? thanks--uninsured and worried mom | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I am sure that anxiety and obsession in young child Chat Doctor. But before attributing this behavior to anxiety, a thorough physical investigation is needed. I hope you had consulted a pediatrician in this regard. Let the doctor assess the condition and diagnose. Please consult pediatrician. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Im 20 years old and 2 years ago i had my little girl.. i also had severe pre-eclampsia, since then i have sufferd with pain in my chest in the heart area.. every now and then (sevral times a day) i have had an ecg, all came back clear and also tryed tablets to see if it was to do with indegestion, they didnt do anything but mabie made it abit worse. The docters have given up on me abit but im realy worried. Dont know what the next step is. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about heart diseases because your frequent ECG s are normal. In my opinion, your allergy symptoms are related to stress and anxiety. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have been a heavy bing drinker and get consistant twinges on left and right side under ribs. Recently I stopped drinking but it is worse not having drank anything. Had liver tested a couple of months ago and there was a bit of hepatic liver but normal everything else. what could it be? My father passed away from pancreatic cancer just 5 months ago after a 4 month fight. Needless to say my drinking increased during this time. | Hello, Your liver problem especially fatty liver is related to excess Chat Doctor. The alcohol can damage the hepatocytes and so fat is getting accumulated, so fatty liver develops. I suggest you investigate with Sept and serum protein estimation as well for further work up. Kindly revert with reports once done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
hello, my mom had her leg amputated a year and a half ago eerything that could go wrong did go wrong she is still inconstant agony THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG ! But at this point it seems that the doctors have deemed her a drug fiend instead of finding the cause of the pain Please help | Hello, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you need to understand the cause of stump pain first. There are two types of stump pain mainly,1 Neuroma pain- it's a shooting pain sensation severe in consistency, and occurs on touching the stump. It occurs because formation of neuroma occurs at he cut end of the nerves. The solution are either desensitization therapy, or neuroma excision and buried in deep tissue surgically.2 The second type of pain is what is called as Phantom limb sensation and pain, here is the cortical part of brain that represented the amputee part causes false sensation of the limb in place and it's paining, this is quite hard to correct type of pain, and require more of psychological help rather than any surgical help. Before you consider these, please rule out stump infection as the cause of pain. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks. |
Hi, I have constant belching, RUQ pain, and sternum/midback (under bra strap) pain. Was off/on for a few months, now constant. Had abdominal ultrasound (normal), two liver function panels (normal), chest Xray (normal). Take 40 mgs of Prilosec twice daily. Am getting endoscopy next month (already know I have a hiatal hernia from a previous endoscopy). Had chest CT scan which showed lungs clear, but a 4 cm liver mass. Then had contrast enhanced CT scan of liver only and no mass (reviewed by 3 docs, nothing there, think it was \"fat infiltration\". Getting liver MRI next month to double check). Also had AFP test (neg) and Hep tests (neg). Totally confused now. GI doc thinks I am exaggerating RUQ/back pain, but it is daily and getting worse. Could this be liver, gallbladder, GERD, hernia? | you may be having HERD which gives many varied symptoms. All that is to be done is to take Prilosec and have light diet, small frequent meals, avoid fats, spices,alcohol, take foods which are easily digestible.However, have an upper GI endoscopy done to confirm hiatal hernia current status and follow all precautions for HERD. You gastroenterologist doesn't consider liver, GB, then trust him, He may rule out Pancreatic disease also by serum amylase levels and endoscopy for GI symptoms Best wishes regards |
I have been a heavy drinker my entire life. 12-16 units daily when younger, now the same but I take 2 days off per week. I check levels 2-3 times per year and ALT AST have been normal for the last 5 years but now they spiked to 70 and 120 and this was after not drinking any alcohol for 2 weeks. I noticed after ceasing alcohol in anticipation of my test that my liver felt swollen and continues to feel that way. I am sure alcohol is / has contributed to the problem but want to know it there is any other condition that I should be worried about. I already plan to cut way back on alcohol consumption. | HelloIncreased ALT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, autoimmune causes etc. It is most likely related to alcohol intake in your case. You may need few more investigations like routine hologram, complete liver function test, viral markers, ultrasound of abdomen. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. You should try to avoid alcohol completely. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
My husband, a 66 year old Indian male diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and is on Nexito 5 mg 1-0-0, Pacitane 20mg 1-0-1, Sulpital 200 mg 0-0-1, larpose 1mg 0-0-1. He is also on Olmezest and Deplatt CV. He has gone thru had heart attack, by-pass surgery etc, in the past. Currently, he seems ok in the mornings but 3 pm onwards he becomes uncommunicative, staring, whispers, moves abnormally, cannot follow simple instructions etc. Why is this? When is he likely to get better? | If your diagnosis is right, I guess treatment is somewhat not proper. As in paranoid schizophrenia antipsychotic medicines are needed. You have capital(200)- amisulpride but for paranoid schizo it is required more than 400 mg. Next is there to prevent depressive features. I think he should be evaluated for diagnosis gain for better outcome. You didn't mention when the illness begins, so difficult to judge about prognosis. If it is schizophrenia, likely possibility it can be controlled with medicines, but you have to continue medicines for long as per treating doctors advice. If it is depression it a be cured. So reevaluation needed for treatment and diagnosis. |
Hi my 7year son has been complaining of a sore back when I looked this evening at the bottom of his spine there is a small lump which is red and very sore 2 touch, he has had 2 operations in the past 4 weeks on his eyes (don t think this has anything 2 do with it but just incase his last operation was only on Monday) he hasn t banged it as still recovering from his operation. What else can it be? | HI, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, after its review, In my opinion you seem to have Bed sore from neglected pressure -bruise, as he underwent 2 eye surgeries in last 4 weeks time. You need to consult the GP/Surgeon doctor and start its treatment soon. Hope this reply resolves your worry with your queries. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
I am a 54 year old female with what I call my \"condition\" have had some pain over 8 years have had a couple of ultrasounds they find nothing my pain is in the right upper abdomen and side around to back it is becoming more painful when I lay down to sleep painful during night to turn from side to side and front to back pain mostly right under chest bone straight through to back Thank you | Hi. The commonest causes of pain t in the area you mentioned are ruled out by an ultrasonography. You have a pain for the last 8 years- if this is constant site with the repeat of the symptoms over the area, another probable cause can be a problem in the spinal cord, may be a disc or so. I would advise undergoing a thorough check-up by a surgeon for clinical evaluation with the help of your proper history. You may need an MRI of the upper abdomen and spine of thorax. |
my niece is 16 years old and we just learned today that her gallbladder is functioning 25% rather than the preferred 35% (results of test done last Friday morning). She has NO gallstones, had an ultrasound first and then the hida test? so we have been dealing with this since Dec. 2013. She is in constant pain and has been nauseated a lot, felt sicky and thrown up late at night twice. Is it possible for her to do some type of cleanse when she is not in school for a couple of days to try and avoid surgery to remove her gallbladder? she is seeing the pediatric surgeon on Feb. 19th. | Liver transplants are not the only option for patients. Depending on the condition of the liver and the overall health of the patient, there may be other liver surgeries and options that the doctors at Global Hospitals could explore. A partial hepatectomy or liver resection is one such option. In such a procedure only a part of the liver that has been damaged or had the cancer is removed. Other options include liver trauma surgery, pancreatic surgery in case the cancer requires complex restrictions, gall bladder surgery, portal hypertension surgery, liver cyst or abscess Chat Doctor. In the hands of the best liver transplant doctors in India, patients have the best possible chance at getting a positive outcome in cases of liver disease procedures and surgeries. For more information, contact the liver doctors at Global Hospitals. |
Taking epilex chrono200 twice a day and eptoin 100 mg twice a day.my son 5 year old 2,21kg. he is the patient of seizure disorder from last three year .he is ok with this medicine. at the age of 5 he is not able to speak properly he speak few thing only,larva come from mouth every time.he is hyper active . he understand the thing happen around him. pls give me some advice | Dear Gogol, As you have said your child is taking EXILE CHRONO200, EPT OIN 100. Now he is 5 yr old and still not able to speak. So I feel you should perform an IQ assessment. For his other behavioral problem he may need some low dose Risperidone, which will help him severely.Don't waste time just go for an IQ, he may need some special attention and care. You may consult an PSYCHIATRIST, he will guide you in this matter. |
I have been having shoulder, neck, and upper back pain that has gradually worsened for about 3 months. I m a nursing assistant, so I do some pretty heavy lifting. I m a 23 year old female. I went in to the clinic at the begining of this month and was diagnosed with tendonitis in my shoulder and a muscle strain. I was prescribed Naproxen, a muscle relaxant, and physical therapy. I went to physical therapy and everything seemed to go okay. I mean, it didn t hurt any more than when I wasn t there. About 4 hours afterwards though, I had worse pain than when I first was seen. I was then seen the next day and the physician ordered an MRI of my cervical spine in search of a herniated disc pinching a nerve. From the first time I was seen until now, my pain has increased, but also I have had numbness, weakness, and pins and needles or tingly feeling in my arm and hand. The MRI came back negative for a herniated disc, so I was told I could return to work with a lifting restriction of 10 lbs and also no pulling, pushing, or reaching my arm above my head. Today was my first day back to work and I was placed in a part of the hospital making phone calls all day to accommodate my lifting restriction. The terrible pain is back in my neck shoulder and arm and has been getting worse for the past few hours. Lidocaine patches helped my pain for a while, but I am wondering about a diagnosis. What s wrong with me? I did some research and possibly think Facet Joint Syndrome could be causing my problems, but I am not sure. I m so frustrated! Please help! Thank you for your time. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the shoulder. I suggest to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. If this does not help in relieving the pain, I suggest using prescription painkillers such as Gabapentin. I also recommend maintaining the shoulder area immobilized. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
hi myself my 3 year old daughter and husband have red itchy bumps on inner thighs and inner thighs near pubic area that itch really bad looks like a mosquito bite, My daughter have a few under her chin we were outside yesterday but I had my bumps first for almost a week. | HiT hanks for your query. Based on your query and reports my opinion is1. Itching with raised lesions is probably allergic in nature due to insect bite/ use of creams. 2. You can take anti histamines for itching and apply a soothing lotion with antihistamines to the lesion.3. All three of you can use antihistamine.4. Do not rub or scratch the lesion. Keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. This should help. Regards |
hello sir, i am 22 years old.i am suffering from hair loss. front part of my scalp has no hair & hair falling gradually. i want my hair back , please provide best solution for me to gain my hair,and give suggestion to which product is best for hair gain.thank you. | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Daily shedding of up to 100 hairs is normal. Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc. Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs). Use of hair supplements containing biotin will be of help. Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow Chat Doctor. Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week. A hair growth lotion or serum can be advised to you depending on the cause and severity of your hair fall. Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months. Hope this helps! Good luck! |
Liver appear mildly enlarged size and increased in echotexture.Small Focal solid lesion in segment VIII of right lobe of liver measuring 15 * 11 mm is seen.No Vascularity seen. No Dilated IHBR is seen. Portal vein appear unremarkable. Gall bladder appear moderately distended. No calculus . No wall thickening. No pericholecystic fluid. CBD appear normal in caliber. Spleen appear normal in size and echotexture. No focal lesion is seen. Pancreas appear normal in size and echotexture. No e/o pancreatitis or Mass lesion is seen. No e/o calcification or dilated MPD is seen. Both Kidneys appear normal in size, position and echotexture. No calculus. No Hydronephrosis . Aorta and IVC appear normal in cross section. No paraaortic Lymphadenopathy or retropertoneal mass is seen. UB is full.No calculus. No ascites. IMPRESSION- MILD HEPATOMEGALY WITH FATTY CHANGES.? VENOUS HEMANGIOMA IN RIGHT LOBE OF LIVER. ADVICE | This Ultrasound report shows fatty change of liver with mild enlargement which is not a very uncommon finding in ultrasound abdomen. Fatty changes in liver are usually related to lifestyle related issues like alcohol intake, high calorie food and fatty food intake, sedentary lifestyle etc. This condition is self-limiting. The venous hematoma in the right lobe is actually very small and no active treatment or surgical intervention is required for it. Nevertheless, if it is associated with any symptoms like pain right upper abdomen, further investigation like a CENT scan is suggested. |
hi may i ask you if it is possible to get pregnant on the 24th day of the cycle. my cycle is between 28 to 30 days. have done the pregnancy test the day after and the result was negative. shall i do another test or wait till i get my period which is due next friday. thank you | Hi, Thanks for submitting your question. The ovulation usually occurs in between 13 and 18 days of the cycle, if your cycle is regular and with a duration of 28 days. So, it is unlikely to have an ovulation or get pregnant on 24th day in a regular cycle. But I must say you that a pregnancy test is never positive before a missed period, and you have to look for your next cycle to get assured for a nonpregnant state. Sincerely Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am looking for India s top & best Psychiatric, for my brother s treatment at emotional and neurological (specially brain-functions-failure to use natural-brain-process & body-control/functions through brain) level immediately at urgent basis to save his life. He is in such condition in which he can t explain what he has been thought in his mind to tell the doctor about his own problems to get a treatment, so I am looking a top & best expert who could enter his brain by hypnotism and could note/check all the thoughts stored from the last 10 years frequently (along with related sketches if needed), before deciding/fixing a entire treatment strategy and before starting his treatment. If someone can suggest a reliable foundation/Charity or NGO to provide a completely free of cost treatment, so that would be a hugely great for our family & specially for my brother s life. I am eagerly & deadly waiting for a so much deep supportive & cooperative response from your side. Ashish Sharma. | Hi, As a family member, I can understand your concern. Your primary duty is to bring him in treatment. Nature of treatment left to the psychiatrist, as it will depend on nature of illness. You can visit SIMIANS Bangalore or any government medical college with hospital for adequate treatment. In psychiatry cases regular attention is needed, so prefer place nearby your home. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. |
Im a 15 yer old male, about 5ft 2 in height, so I am small. I have a tiny bit of under arm hair under my right arm, but none under my left. I have public hair around my pen is, and can ejaculate, but its either clear or cloudy, but always sticky. It is never a thick white substance though. I have a deep voice, but unsure if my voice has broken. Is there anyway I can speed up puberty, either by prescribed pills or anything? | Hello welcome to healthcare magical or your request for medicines to improve growth of secondary sex characteristics your age is 15 now. It's not a problem with your health which you described in reference of your growth. Growth in every body are vary, do not make yourself hurt by comparing another persons. No need to take any medicines, but be mature mentally. Purberty will go at its time. Pills or any hormonal therapy is not advisable as per its adverse effects. Wait and watch till mature level. |
Hi, I am 42 and just past august, i was feeling sick, i seen my doctor next day and he said i had to go hospital right away for blood trazfussion. I was enemic also and i had bleeding varcies too. I am now at stage 4 of cirhosis my liver and now i am waiting for my MRI To happen in August 21st, they spotted three spots on my liver, what can they be? and should i be getting worried! thanks | Hi, Thanks for writing in to Chat Doctor. I understand your problem and will try my best to help you out. In a patient with liver cirrhosis, with liver spots mean that there are either |
I went home Friday afternoon from work throwing up, body aches, maybe a slight fever. Saturday still couldnt eat, tried broth and crackers late last night, threw up again. My stomach feels full and I am having horrible cramping. Just realized that I havent pooped since Thursday. I dont understand what is going on. | As per your symptoms details you are suffering from Acute gastritis. This can be due to some infections in your stomach due to intake of contaminated food materials. Symptomatically you should take over the counter some anti-acid and antiemetic Chat Doctor. But you should undergo Upper GI endoscopy and one ultrasound abdomen to confirm the diagnosis of Acute gastritis and rule out acute cholecystitis (Inflammation of gall bladder due to stones in gall bladder). For this you meet some nearby physician |
I press the muscle on the side of my shin bone and it leaves an indent but eventually retracts. There is no pain. When I noticed it I had started walking about 3 miles and my shins were soar when I was done. When I was walking it would get to the pint where I could barely lift my foot because the muscle was so tight. | Hi, As there is leg pain after walking 3 miles and indentation I feel this is related to the over excitation of the neural fibers leading the muscles to contract. Also, the fatigue is setting in after walking for 3 miles. So there needs to be a change in the exercise program to improve the muscle strength and improve the endurance. The best way to do this is to learn the maximum ankle toe movements while sitting and lying position. Also doing straight leg raise to the maximum number of counts should provide a good endurance towards the overall well-being of the muscle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi I had typhoid 4 yers back by d time I was pregnant..again after a year I got typhoid and I suffered for 6 months. Nw again I got fever so I did d test again it z typhoid stating acute phase..I have severe joint pain..I m taking cifran nd paracetamol. .any good advice | Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are having typhoid infection and prescribed ciprofloxacin course can be prescribed for 10-14 days. Meanwhile, you have to take care not to eat outside foods. Junk foods, heavy fatty foods should be restricted. Fruit juice can be taken more. Semisolid foods taken more like chichi, boiled potato, mashed vegetables and rice etc. Joint pain and muscle pain can occur in typhoid. I suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for examination. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
A couple weeks ago I had a sinus cold. I had a runny nose sore and nasal congestion along with other symptoms. Fast forward to the past few days and now I am experiencing more nasal congestion but this time I am not sick. I cannot breathe through my nose. I don t believe I have allergies. My nose is also very dry. I m having trouble sleeping because of this. Please help me. I hope I provided enough information. | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
My twelve year old daughter has had a lingering back ache. She had a kidney infection last summer so I thought that s what this might be. I took her to doctor and they said no kidney infection but she had a small amount of blood in her urine sample and they were sending it out for testing. She is still complaining about her back. What could this be? | Hi.... I do not think the back pain is related to the urinary infection or kidney infection which your daughter had. This sort of lingering back pain could be due to heavy school bag or abnormal position in which she sits at school or while doing homework or due to sudden lifting of heavy weights which she is an accustomed to. You can give Paracetamol in the appropriate dose as of now and if it is still persisting after 48 hours or increasing then I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this. Regards - |
my age is 29 i am recently married..i am having erection problem...mypenis is not getting strong..even getting strong ...but when i am trying to erect..it is getting weak.i am unable to erect....my partner getingt angry...on mee...what is the sollutuion for this...what medicine is helpful for me...pls give answer..i am having drinking and smoking habit .....smoke is daily two,,drinking is monthly 6 times | Hi, Do no worry. You could be having performance anxiety. You should try and quit smoking. Your Chat Doctor. Try and relax, and you can try a Tab Tadalafil in the lowest doses of 5\u00a0mg a little while before expected sexual activity. Use it only once a day, and you can increase to 10\u00a0mg per day maximum if 5\u00a0mg is not giving you desired result. Once you become comfortable in the relationship you should stop the medication. Take care. |
hi i am suffering from SGPT level 111 from 22nd of march and i have consulted with a doctor who wrote two medicin one is HEPAMERZ Tab and second is TEFROLIVE FORTE and told me that u have to take it for the two months continue but still my urine is yellow and m kept taking that medicine till now.. so what should i do and how do i knw my sgpt has decreased now? | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Raised level of S G O T, S G P T, usually found in liver disorders cases. Since you mentioned that there is yellow color of urine from last 3 months and after taking these two medicines, no improvement. Conjugated & conjugated two forms of bilirubin present (increased in liver disease), so please mention these in next query, you can upload. Once again consult one more physician and get his opinion (2nd) and deal accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Get well soon. |
Please be kind enough to explain to me what does \"new maxillary sinus polypoid mucosal thickening/lesions; stable left air cells hypoplasia and opcaification | Welcome to Chat Doctor . Thickening of the maxillary sinus and polypoid appearance may be due to anything from simple sinusitis i.e. inflammation to something sinister as cancer. You have not mentioned your age or symptoms... You will need an endoscopy and Biopsy and based on the results your condition will become clear. Please revert to me with details of age, symptoms and clinical findings so that I can help you further. If you are young and relatively asymptomatic then it is likely only sinusitis with polyp that will need medication and probably a small surgery to remove the Polyp. Hope this answered your query |
my sister in law is pregnent and due june 30th she has had alot of problems and yesterday she went to her appointment and her blood pressure was 136/101 once it went down they sent her home now she checked it at home and its 156/100 shouldn t she be seen | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the presence of BP more than 140/90 is called gestational hypertension. If the high BP is associated with loss of protein in urine it is called preeclampsia. So as the BP is 156/100 she should be seen by the doctor. There might be need of antihypertensive medications. She should have check on symptoms like headache, blurred vision, vomitings, epigastric pain and any decreased urine output. These are important signs and predict for clamps. Eclampsia is a condition where in the high BP leads to fits. So I would like you to see the doctor. Avoid stress. The BP can be controlled by medicines. Take high protein diet. After the delivery it comes down mostly. So relax. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
My daughter is 9 and has recently been diagnosed with phenounia. she has not run a fever for the past week but still is taking albuteral inhaler every 4 hours. several days ago she developed a blotchy skin rash that sometimes itches. how ever it comes and goes. Is it possible that she is having a reaction to her inhaler? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of fever and skin rash which is due to viral infection mainly due to herpes, and it is due to poor immunity of body. Need not worry. I would suggest you to apply calamine lotion on these rashes. You should take antiviral medication such as Acyclovir. Take plenty of fluids and avoid intake of any outside food. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after examination. In some cases it will develop bacterial infection as well, so you should apply mupirocin gel on these sores and take antibacterial medication. You can go for application of retinoid cream over the affected area with proper medical supervision. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
My brother had open heart surgery got a infection afterwards , home on antibiotics for six weeks and wound vac , The problem is now he can only eat broth. And he keeps dry heaving. Do you know what this could be from? Been going on for over two weeks now, | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. It is a major operation. Sometimes infection do happen for the wounds. Nothing to worry Infection get healed after completing antibiotic course. For breathing needs chest wall movement which is cut during operation. Needs time to come back to normal. So he heaves. If you give less burden to other organs like Gastrointestinal tracts that less energy is used for digestion, the body can spend all its energy on healing of this operated site. So better let him take this soft diet. Wait for few more weeks, he will be totally normal. Hope I cleared your doubt |
Hi, Im a 18 year old college student and been taking Junel Fe for the past 6 months. For the past 6 months, my periods has been coming on the week I dont take my pills because my supply is only 21 days where the next week will allow for my period to start. One month it could be heavy, the next could be very light, or doest have anything at all and varies in length of days when it stops. My boyfriend and I do have unprotected sex and my period has not yet come on the second day where my period should start. Should I be concerned? | If you are taking the pills the way you describe, then you should be protected from pregnancy. You are taking the pills properly. Your period may be very light this time, and that is normal when taking the pills. Some women don't bleed at all with their periods when they are on the pills, especially after taking them for a while. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about. Of course, you can take a pregnancy test to make sure, but I don't think that is necessary at all. Just keep using the pills, and you will be fine. I hope this was helpful to you, take care. |
Someone I know has been taken muscle relaxer non prescribe due to loss of job, depression, etc., for a year and a half. He has stopped taking them for 4 months but is having the shaking, nervous, sweating, etc. Unable to sleep. I just found this out. He continues with depression. What can I do? | Greetings! Well it seems like this person that you are talking about has developed Depression and anxiety as a result of the stress of losing his job and as it usually happens in these conditions he is not being able to counter these on his own and slipping deeper and deeper in them. So I suggest that he needs to be shown to a psychiatrist and started on an anti-depressant Chat Doctor. Along with the anti-depressant |
I am not very fat, i m 172cm male with thick shoulders and chest and 90kg, yet most of the time when I sneeze, it s quite powerful and I have so many issues breathing afterwards for almost a minute and its not because of some allergy im sure. but the breathing issues worry me since i m only 20 years old. | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Breathing issues since 20 years of age with recurrent sneezing, favor allergy more. You need to rule out asthma first. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. PUT (pulmonary function test). PFT is needed to diagnose asthma. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of asthma is based on severity only. So get done PFT. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine with anti-allergic Chat Doctor. |
I am a male aged 41. My blood pressure measured yesterday says 135-100. What are the implications of the same.I have had no history of hypertension or blood sugar till date. Iam 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 84 kgs. From last 15 days I have been having trouble sleeping and also suffer from fatigue and headache.Please advise | According to JACK blood pressure is categorized as-Normal b.p less than 120/80Prehypertensive state - 120-139/80-89Grade 1 (mild hypertension)-140-159/90-99Grade 2 (moderate hypertension)-160-179/100-109Grade 3(severe) - above 180/110You fall in category of prehypertension systolic and grade 2 diastolic b.pad tablet amlodipine once daily 45 minutes of strenuous exercises every day for 3months1500mg sodium dietInclude lot of fibers and fruits in your devoid butter, and saturated fats instead use olive oil to cook.30minutes of brisk walking at a speed not less than 5.1\u00a0km/hr has to be done. Keep a record of your blood pressure every 3rd day for 21\u00a0days. |
Hello I need help please! I have a very large bump under my skin on my left cheek, and it hurts BAD, Ive tried popping it but only water-like stuff and blood comes out. There is a core and I can feel it from the inside of my cheek too. It is about the size of two fingertips sidebyside. Please help! I need a natural home remedy due to no insurance. | Hi and thanks for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this bump. Hope we get to find solutions earlier than later. This sounds like a big pimple or cellulitis. The best course is to refrain for squeezing or touching it as this may promote infections like cellulitis. Try some pain medications like Ibuprofen and paracetamol. They will offer great pains relief and a reduction in the she of the swelling. If fever or bump increases in size or becomes softer than before, then please visit the hospital for antibiotic prescription. Also, applying ice packs on this bump will reduce its swelling and painful nature. Hope you ind this helpful and informative. If you need more answers, please feel free to contact us for me. I wish you well. |
I am 44 years old, healthy but have been experiencing moderate amount of atrial extra beats and episodes of 2nd degree AV Block. I will be evaluated next week by cardiologist, but I am still having a cup of coffee and a glass of red wine at night b/c I LOVE red wine. Do I need to avoid the wine? I am hoping no (coffee in the am , and red wine at night) | Hello thanks for posting here. Atrial extra beats are ok, but episodes of second degree heart blocks require attention. Conductive Heart blocks are usually degenerative i.e. get worn off with age or present since birth. Occasionally it can be caused by ischemia - reduced blood supply to the heart. Wine or coffee does not cause any worsening of heart blocks. But provided u stick to only one glass of wine. Coffee can lead to increase in heart rate which may precipitate atrial ectopic. So again coffee once a day is ok, but more than three cups a day is harmful. Take care regards |
I am 16 my chest feels compressed and i have constant cold feeling in the centre of my chest, it feels quite deep. It feels like my lungs have shrunk also. I am healthy and play a lot of sport and recently when i breathe in when playing it also feels really cold. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are young (16 years), playing sports and living active life, no need to worry about major lung or heart related diseases for your symptoms. Sometimes in teenage, stress and anxiety are common. And these can cause similar kind of symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
my husband went in for a test at the cancer center on his blood. He was losing blood and his doctor was thinking it was a bleeding uclus, but was not. The cancer center called and wanted my husband to come back in to see them for their results. They want me to come with him. When he was in the hospital they did a coloninopize (cant spell the word) and didn t see anything, but it was a problem with his white cells, therefore they recommended him to the cancer center for a blood test of some kind. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor There are some cancers related to the white blood cells such as leukemia or lymphomas. In these type of tumors the white blood cells would be increased. There would also be other abnormalities that would be seen on blood tests. Investigations can also be used to determine the type of leukemia or lymphoma present so that treatment can be tailored for it. If you have any questions related to the investigations or treatment, you should speak to his doctors at the next visit. I hope this helps |
Hello, I have a 3 and half month old baby girl, we give her hyospasmol syrup when she has gas or intestine pain, Doctor have told us not to give more than 2.5ml per day for 2 day if need be and skip a day, as this is not good for her intestines, also considering that hyospasmol syrup sedative affect, Please can you advise your thoughts. Rgds Joel | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief. The two best ways to relieve this distress is -1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air.2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved. 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 - |
Hi my last due date is on july 2nd but now in august i didnt get periods and its showing that i am pregnant. But i am married now on august 2 nd to another peron due to some circumstances. and i dont want to go abortion. so if they scan or xray can they know that the baby is already 1 month due or can i after a month that i am conceived. can anyone tell the exact months of the baby | Hello, I have gone through your query. Here are your answers |
my father in law has sarcoidosis and has had an infection which has caused pneumonia they have given him oxygen as his oxygen levels are 70% and lower he has since had 2 heart attacks and his body is relying on a ventilator to help him breath will he recover from this and how long can he be on a ventilator as I have heard it can cause bacteria infection | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, prolonged ventilatory support can cause Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). And chances of pneumonia is higher if patient is having underlying lung disease like acidosis. So try to reduce ventilatory support as much as you can. Nowadays, non-invasive ventilation should be tried to prevent VAP. Discuss this thing with his doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father-in-law. Thanks. |
my lymphocytes have run from 44 to 48 to 53 to 38 to 45 over a 6 month period of testing. Hematologist is observing. He recommended another blood test in 3 months. Any ideas. I am 63, not tired, no lymph node sensitivity and a flow cryptography was normal. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lymphocytes count is not much higher. And slight variation is common. Even mild viral infection can lead to this. So if you don't have any symptoms then no need to worry at all. Just be relaxed. Its normal. 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. |
There a bite, or what seems like a spider bite on my arm that occured a few weeks ago. it started to form a yellowish kinda pus so i poked it open with a toothpick. the yellowish pus came out as well as blood so I tried to squeeze out as much pus out and cleaned it with a tissue paper. However the pus kept forming again so I opened the wound again to clean it. The wound has yet to heal and I am wondering if I need to go to the doctor to have it checked out or should I do something else or wait for it to heal? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I can understand your concern for insect bite. After reading your query it appears that you have developed insect bite hypersensitivity. This basically caused by hypersensitivity to the insect bite which can cause acute aggravation of the problem and flare up of the lesions. Thank you. As you are not getting relief from the steroids an antihistamine, so I suggest you to meet a dermatologist and get your skin examined to get proper best treatment. You can apply steroid creams of higher potency for the early resolution of the lesions. You can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine under medial advice. If you have pain and irritation then you can take a tablet paracetamol or diclofenac. Do not scratch or rub the skin as it can lead to further aggravation. Despite above measures if the problem is not getting better than it is better to consult a dermatologist for best guidance. |
I had an medication abortion 2 weeks ago. No complications. I am now getting a sore throat and have white puss in my throat. No pelvic pain, discharge (besides still spotting a bit). I feel good other than my throat. Is this related or just a case of the flu/cold/strep? | Hello, Its very unlikely to have a throat infection after the abortion pill. However, one can catch vaginal infection after that. It could be due to viral/bacterial infection that is not related to medication. If this is not settling I suggest you to visit your doctor for your proper checkup and treatment if needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |