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My 73 year old father had a direct laryngoscopy on 8-1-2014. Afterwards in recovery he complained of burning pain in his back and there was a red square on his skin where he said it hurt. on 8-10-2014 we took him to the ER with pain in his back and side and they said he had pneumonia. During the next few weeks after several more trips to the ER and two to his Family Physician and two stays in the hospital treating pneumonia, all with constant back and side pain on 9-6-2014 an xray of his chest to look for pneumonia (again) exposed a T6 and T7 compression fracture of the spine that was acute. Is there something in this procedure that caused this fracture? He walked into the procedure and lived independently at home before the procedure with no complaints of pain. he does have osteoporosis which this ENT knew of before the procedure. He had a clear chest xray and was released by his family doctor for the procedure on 7-18-2014. From 8-1-2014 to 9-6-2014 he progressively worsened with pain to the point of walking leaned over at a 90 degree angle and now he cannot walk and will be in long term care. Did this procedure cause his fractures? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Laryngoscopy is a procedure done by specialist till your neck level or upper respiratory level to view the larynx and surrounding area for problems like voice change, hoarseness of voice, dyspnea, irritation cough etc. It can not affect back spine practically. There is possibility that his spine was extremely weak due to osteoporosis and due to some improper posture while doing the procedure spine came under pressure, and he started having the problem. Burning sensation and pain in back shows damage to either soft tissue near the spine or damage to spinal nerve or disc at that level. However the conformation can be done by MRI of affected spinal level. Based in result here you have to take opinion from spinal surgeon or orthopedic doctor on further treatment planning. Boost the patient with calcium and vitamin D as directed by doctor. In severely damage spine here doctor may ask for surgical correction also. In that case you can also take secondary opinion and go ahead with needed treatment. After this consult a physiotherapist for rehabilitation part and also take suggestion in posture as well spinal exercises which will help the patient further to improve strength and stamina of spine. You can also use hot pack at home for some more relief and soothing effect on soft tissues. Take care. |
A few days ago I started getting this severe twitch in my left temple all the way down to my jaw. It comes and goes all day. It s really freaking me out. I ve been taking 20 mg of Paxil for 2 weeks for mild anxiety and am just getting over a severe cold , and I take vicoden as needed for a back pain .... Could any of this be the colpret to this frustrating twitch that is causing me great stress? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Such symptoms can occur most probably due to sudden stoppage of pail or excessive stress or increase anxiety due to cold. If you have stopped your pail then restart it and do not stop it in future without your physician advice. If stress is prolonged or severe then, for treatment, you can visit specialist like psychiatrist or psychologist. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. |
hi doctor this is Maria from GOa ,my question is i had PCOD Syndrome 7years ago,in the meanwhile i got married and i was on medication metformin for some time, after 3 yrs of marriage a went to a infertility specialist and took treatment he advised me for tab Camfort 0.05mg and Tab Ebexid after that i immediatly conceieved a got a baby girl. she is now 2 years ,now we want to have a second baby , but i think i am not concieving should i again start treatment, iam 27 years and weigh 75 kgs,5.7 feet tall. pls suggest,my husband is a shippy guy, and most of the time away from me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hellowelcome to Chat Doctor PRO - is a common condition found in women If you are planning the second child pls go ahead with the treatment as it will help you get pregnant If your husband is away most of the time - you can request the clinic to freeze his sperm which can be used for you when you ovulate - they can do the simple procedure of intrauterine insemination hope to have answered your query wish you all the best Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,My last periods ended on the 1st. I had sex on the 5th. After 34 hours of sex, I have taken Unwanted 72 and again after nine hours, I took I-pill for more safety. But after that, I have no bleeding or vomiting but on 18th and 19th, I had a little blood in my vaginal discharge. Today is the 29th but my periods have not come. I have done urine pregnancy test on 28th but it was negative. But still, my periods have not come. I do not want a pregnancy. Please help. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. The bleeding that you had on 18th was your with ChatDoctor. The urine pregnancy test is negative which is done today on 29th, rules out pregnancy. However, the best way to conclusively rule out pregnancy is a serum beta hCG test which if less than 3 mIU rules out pregnancy conclusively. Your next menses now is likely to be delayed, probably after 18th of the coming month, if we consider 18th as the day of your with Take care. |
Hai Doctor, My wife is not having sufficient sleep because of mood variation since 20 yrs, this may having yearly 2 or 3 times, having medicine oxetol xr 300, 2 daily + 1 topaz 50 + (solefresh 10& lonazep 2mg in the night) as per doctors advice, this continuing for 1 month when problem reduces she stopps the medicine, she is cannot handle the serious problems and anybody talks against her may leads to sleep problems and going to small disorders and over thinging etc- now she is too worry with weight gain because of medicine, Can you sujjest how can we get rid of the problems from our life permnantly,because we worried too much of this un balance occuring in our life, is there any solution, if she continue medicine long time is the problem solve... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi There, Thanks for asking. The medication you mentioned do not have much side effect, especially they are not in high dose. If she continues the medication and this is the first episode she is experiencing, her doctor can stop the medications after a year if she does not have any especial issue then. It is very interesting that if you control you emotional expression in the family, she will have a controlled mood. Actually, Low emotional expression can decrease the chance of worsening situation from 44% to 10% in the future, and it has been shown in the studies. It means you may not only less be critical to her behaviors, but also less show strong emotions to everything she does. Have a good health! |
My granddaughter, age 4, has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. She is tired, and complains of pains in her stomach. Her mother has been told that mono can affect her spleen and liver. Can you explain how this happens? Should she be seen by a specialist? Thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Infectious mononucleosis is a viral condition which affects lymphoid organs like tonsils, liver and spleen and such involvement could be the cause of abdominal pain that the child is complaining about. Although the disease is generally self limiting, it could also rarely progress to more serious conditions like splenic rupture and I would strongly suggest that you get the child examined by a pediatrician and remain under his follow-up. |
DR H SIEGEL I HAVE HAD SEVERE BACK BACK HAD AN MRI SHOWED L4 AND L5 HERNIATED DISCS HAD TWO EPIDORALS BACK FEELS BETTER BUT HAVE DEVELOP TERRIBLE BURNING IN MY LEFT GROIN AND PUBIC AREA WHAT DO I DO NOW TRIED ICE HEAT NOTHING SEMS TO HELP THANK YOU MARILYN SPIERER EMAIL YYYY@YYYY | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you probably are suffering from lumbar disc prolapse(L4/L5). It is confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options. First option is Rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend), NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. This method needs patience as it take longer treatment times sometimes up to 6 months. Second option is go for surgical operation (Discectomy). You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. |
i have my periods regular at 28 days always, this month i had relation with my husband on 13 th and 14 th day now, i did a pregnancy test on 16th may (last period came on 16th april)) and result is negative. am desperatly trying for a baby, is it still possible that am pregnant. am trying for last six months and not getting pregnant | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Rarely ovulation can occur late. So wait and repeat pregnancy test after one week.Don't get stressed. Of women trying to conceive 80% of them get pregnant in one year and this is normal. The very fact that you are having regular cycles means that you are ovulating regularly. You have not written to me about your age, BMI, duration of marriage and whether you have done any investigations before. If your age is less than 30 years you can keep trying for pregnancy for another six months. If you are more than 30 years age consult gynecologist for basic infertility work up and to be treated accordingly. Hormone teats and fallopian tube patency test for you and semen analysis for your husband. Take one tablet of folic acid daily. To increase your chances of pregnancy maintain normal BMI, quit smoking (if you both are smokers) and have intercourse at least three times in a week. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries contact me through Chat Doctor. |
49 yr old F. Yellow patchy skin on lower breasts and fold of thigh groin joint. Have not been sexually active lately | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor You could be having intertwine which is destruction of skin along with sweat accumulation and possible fungal infection. It is seen usually in obese patients. It is best to eat healthy and exercise daily to reduce weight in such a situation. Get your blood sugar and blood lipids tested. Consult a Dermatologist for possible antifungal medication like Clotrimazole which will work best. |
My 7 year old son has had stomach aches for months now. They are getting worse by the day. When I ask were it hurts he starts in the middle of his upper stomach then goes to the right then to the left and says it hurt a little below his belly button. He is not throwing up. No fever, however he says the pain makes his head and eyes hurt. It is starting to effect him wanting to eat. He has had black thick sticky stool. Also his butt icthes sometimes. What is going on? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise your son not to eat from outside specially fried and fast food along with the aerated Chat Doctor. Also, intestinal infections could creep in from outside food. I would also advise for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and treat it if positive in addition to a urine routine/microscopic test. However, he would need a clinical assessment of his abdomen along with an ultrasound of the abdomen not to miss out any other intro abdominal pathology. Therefore, I would advise you to get him clinically assessed by a general surgeon/family physician in your area for further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I m a 34 year old female. I have had an itchy rash in the crease of my buttox that comes and goes for months. Right now there is an obvious half moon shaped line of raised red bumps and the rest of the area slightly pink. On the other side there are several raised red bumps and 1-2 smaller than a dime circular pink spots. It itches like crazy!!! I don t know what it is or what to do. It first appeared after a trip to South Africa when I got home I was really sick and had to take a strong antibiotic to fight possible bacteria infection. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having a fungal infection, but it should be confirmed by physical examination. Don't be embarrassed to show and confirm the diagnosis. The fungus is the normal commensalism of this area which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a change in environment because of multiple reason this fungus will multiply and produces the symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area Chat Doctor. 2. Topical antifungal cream should be applied.3. Tab Rifleman, 150 mg single dose will help to control the symptoms.4. For itching, you can take anti histamines. Thank you. |
i want to conceive.im 30years and husband is 40years. 6 months ago i conceived but miscarriage. i have taken two times inducer tab.on 14th days scan roper a ruptured follicle found. but i could not conceive. what will be possible reasons for not conceiving. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello madam, well there are many causes of infertility - the cause could be either because of male factor or female factor....well d diagnosis can be made only after a complete history from both the partners, regarding u r cycle s, if you or your partner have undergone any surgeries in the past, any underlying medical disorders, and by examining both the partners, and you also require some basic tests like thyroid tests, may require if necessary prolactin, Land FSH values and semen analysis of your partner and also your treatment history....since you had a miscarriage, it is a case of secondary infertility... We may also have to think about the cause of miscarriage... A follicle has to develop up to 18 - 20 mm (mature follicle)following which it breaks and ovulation occurs... I would suggest both your partners to attend an infertility clinic, every case is individualized.you may also require an ovarian reserve testing if required, one of the disadvantage is as age advances the quality and number off oocyte reduce....usually up to 6 cycles of ovulation Induction are given before planning for artificial reproductive techniques...hope I was helpful to you. |
really quite bad gallstone pain, wonder if stone in bile duct, waiting 17 days for ultrasound to confirm docs diagnosis, dont know what to do if pain gets worse tonight, have some pain meds but if I sweat with pain plan to get husband to take me to ER, hope it doesnt happen, any help? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. In acute phase, you need to take plasmolytic, avoid fatty food and rest. In case of progressive pain, go to ER. Your symptoms may be suggestive of gallbladder stones, so you should do at least ultrasound or CT scan to evaluate it more accurately. This is caused by stone in bile duct and is very common condition. You need to change your dietary habits first. Need to avoid fried food, carbonated Chat Doctor. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. If there is no improvement on lifestyle or dietary changes, then surgery is recommended. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
My husband recently had an incident of diarrhea for a week. He thought it was a flu bug. He continued having trouble with his stomach and had no appetite. he is 34 and in generally good health. His md ordered some bloodwork which revealed a low potassium level and elevated liver enzymes . He said they normally should be 60 and his were around 130. He still isn t feeling 100%. They did order a ultrasound of liver and more bloodwork. any idea of cause / diagnosis | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi brackens140,Interpretation of laboratory test can be difficult without having the full report and the actual numbers. However, let me tell you that every time I see elevated potassium together with elevated liver enzymes in a generally healthy person makes me think of a "memorized" blood sample, meaning that the blood sample is not good, since the red blood cells have been broken down giving a wrong laboratory result. This can happen if the blood sample was not appropriately taken, if it was not stored at the correct temperature, if it remained too long in the lab before getting tested, etc. So my suggestion would be to repeat the blood test to confirm or rule out the abnormalities. |
Ok so I have list of complaints that I never thought went together but now I am worried that they do. Im a 29 year old male. I originally went to the doctor about two-three years ago for unexplained back pain. X-rays were negative, blood work and urine tests only showed slightly elevated uric acid. I was told I may have the precursors to gouty arthritis. I was given ultram for the pain. Now, in addition to the back pain I am experiencing pins and needles in my back and sometimes chest area especially at times of temperature change like hot baths or a cool breeze. I am constantly fatigued but I have a poor diet and dont exercise except for my job as a warehouse worker. Lately Ive had some trouble swallowing as well and once or twice unexplained general weakness. Any ideas? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For generalize weakness I suggest taking vitamin B complex as it's an energy Booster vitamin, for gouty arthritis take omega 3suppliment as it is a natural anti-inflammatory supplement and there are many other benefits available along with it. To reduce uric acid level or production you need to consult a dietician too. I can suggest something that avoid any fruits or vegetable which contain too many seeds like tomato, brinjal, red chili, etc. And yes doing regular work out is also very important. Our body also have got healing capacity for anything goes wrong in the body. And it works best when we are active doing enough walking a day, and when body sweats. Along with this you will also start feeling good and active. Take care |
Dear Dr.,I am suffering with asthma from last 20 years, had used inhalers: budesonide, asthaline. Tab: vent forte, theoaataline and montelukast. But these drugs reliefs my sings and symptoms short period only.Let me know, what is such drug will prevent my problem and can i use that drug continueosly in my life period. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your query and understand your concern. I would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating you, I would suggest you regular intranasal corticosteroids (Budesonide or Fluticasone) inhaler and montelukast. I would suggest you to use albuterol inhaler on as-and-when-needed basis for asthma symptoms/breathlessness/wheezing.2. I would suggest you allergy testing, which will help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them. Based on allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on immune system to improve your allergies gradually on long-term basis.3. I would like to mention here that all the allopatChatDoctoredicines for asthma can only "control" the asthma symptoms and cannot "cure" asthma. If possible, allergen specific immunotherapy can help you to improve allergy with minimizing medicine requirement.4. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes & air pollution.5. Regular breathing exercises and a healthy nutrition rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc.) will also help you in a long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively. To summarize, I would like to mention that the complete treatment of asthma requires combination of appropriate medicines, allergy evaluation & immunotherapy, avoidance of precipitant factors, role of complementary medicine and lifestyle changes including nutrition & environment. Asthma is a chronic disease and requires patience while treatment. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
For a few weeks now I ve had weird sensations around the chest and down the middle of my chest bone. It isn t a pain but a strange feeling. Sometimes it feels like a burning sensation. Sometimes when I take a deep breath I might get a sharp pain by a pec or in my ribs. I feel OK taking a deep breath other than the burn/warm sensation down the middle of my chest. I ve had the full heart scan and that was clear and also doctor has listened to my heart and chest in the usual dozen places. I ve now had blood taken and waiting on results. I m also waiting for an xray appointment. I have Addison disease, don t drink or smoke. I m a 36 year old male. It has been like this for about 3 weeks now. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your cardiac and pulmonary examination is normal, no need to worry much for major problem. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the burning central chest pain. It is also common in Addison's disease. So HERD is the likely cause in your case. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid hot and spicy food.2. Avoid stress and tension.3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.4. Start proton pump inhibitor.5. Go for walk after meals.6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent acid reflux.Don't worry, you will be alright with above-mentioned lifestyle modifications. |
My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He is also on medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He is an alcoholic and his most recent Alt test was 140. He has convinced himself that the alcohol does not have an effect on his liver function test. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorYou husband has increased ALT, and it indicates liver injury. Increased ALT may be due to hepatitis, altered lipid profile, autoimmune causes, medicines etc. In your husbands case, increased ALT is related to alcohol intake. Alcohol causes devastating effect on the liver, and he should quit it immediately. He needs clinical examination and few other investigations. He needs few more investigations like random blood sugar(RBS), renal function test(RFT), complete lipid profile, Liver function test, viral markers, GGT estimation, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen. He should avoid red meat and high fat milk products. He should avoid fried and junk food. Medicines should be prescribed after complete investigations. I suggest my patients to take tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily after food for three months. This help in regeneration of liver cells. He also needs medicines for high blood pressure and high cholesterol level. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I am feeling very weak, lazy, no inspiration to do anything just want to sit, my thoughts are not steady i can think anything for just few mints and can go elsewhere thinking something entirely different...please help me i lost my job also because of this lack of inspiration and motivation to do anything even to work for living. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, and thanks for posting, From your description you are suffering from Humor disorder which is a syn Chat Doctor. You will need to visit a psychotherapist or a psychiatrist for proper assessment and counselling. You might require antidepressive medication such as tricyclic antidepressants. All you will need is the will to move out of your present state and live a healthy and happy life. If you are the type that is not very sociable, you should learn to start going out and hanging/talking with friends and family members. That will be a good place to start. You might also need to choose a job that you enjoy doing and that makes you derive pleasure from it. I strongly suggest you consult with a psychiatrist. Hope this helps |
Hello doctor,I had sex five days after finishing my antibiotic Norfloxacin. Is there a chance of getting pregnant? I am on the pill for more than a year and I take it religiously. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. How are you doing? If you have been taking the contraceptive pills or birth control pills, then you are absolutely safe and no chance of pregnancy. When you have been taking the pills regularly, the hormone pills will completely suppress the hormones causing the follicles to grow and ovulation will not occur. So there would be no eggs released during the cycles. This change is not affected by the antibiotics. So rest assured, you will not get pregnant if your hormonal pills have not been missed. Take care. |
Hi my name is ccc I started having muscle spasms in my right boob. I have scoliosis could this be the cause of it? I check myself daily and feel no lumps or masses. I also clean and pick up my 1 and 6 year old daily. Its been going on for over an hour. Im having no pain anywhere else. Thank you for your time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that muscle spasms in the breast do not indicate any serious disease, and hence, there is no need to worry. Also, these spasms are not related to the sclerosis. Try to take rest and it may go down. If not, you may consider taking a muscle relaxant. 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/ |
I injured my hand and had to get stitches across my middle knuckle. It s been a month and the cut has healed but I still have a lump on the knuckle, furthermore, I still have pain while moving it. How long will it take for the lump to go away? Also, what can I do to get a full range of motion back in my hands? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to ChatDoctorHi I am Chat Doctor and I will help with your Query have gone through your question. I need to illicit some more information.- Was there any bone fractures of metacarpal (Hand Bones)?- How deep was the wound?- Was there involvement of any tendon or associated structures?- What are the overall range of movement of your hand?- Does the lump move with flexion and extension of the fingers? It appears that the lump is a part of the healing process. If it moves with finger movement than it may be associated with tendons, which will require a look by your treating surgeon. Pain will go will time, start some physiotherapy like holding a tennis ball in hand and pressing it. Hope this will help you with your problem. If problem persists do come back to us with answers to above questions. Wishing you rapid recovery. I hope this will help you. Do rate my answer if like it. Regards |
I was researching the following symptoms that I have, and this popped up! I have a baker s cyst behind each knee, continual pins and needles, and aching legs from my rear-end down to my foot. I m trying to figure out what might be wrong. Osteoarthritis perhaps? Thanks, Heather | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, As bakers cyst are formed in the popliteal fossa which contains the blood vessels and nerves passing from there this cyst may lead to malfunction in the vascular and nerve function. We need to take up an MRI of the knee and see if the cyst is compromising the normal functions of the veins and blood vessels. If so an orthopedist opinion might be needed. Physiotherapy plays a key role in the rehabilitation of the bakers' cyst. And sometimes with exercise, the cyst gets vanished on its own. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most bakers cyst patients have actually vanished the cyst from the region just with exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Help I am a 27 year old female who is fairly active. While I have always had problems with my knees especially my right knee recently. I ve never really gone to the doctor and had an actual diagnosis that anything is wrong yet though. But I was laying on my stomach on a lawn chair outside and when I stood up to walk inside my knee started hurting. Not like the usual pain it was very foreign and very weird. I looked down at my knee and it looked fine until I went to bend it. When I bend it something protrudes from my knee cap and it looks whitish. The pain isn t as bad now I can walk on it but it is really bothering me to what it could be. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised with MRI of knee. As the pain in the knee is persisting a thorough assessment is needed. Due to ligament injuries within the knee joint, such types of pain can be expected. On a longer run, this ligament injuries if left untreated leads to early OA knee, that is the degenerative changes in the knee joint. Also, undergoing an MRI of the knee should help understand the soft tissues better and then you have to undergo physical therapy for 2-3 weeks post which you can follow the exercises at home itself. Any prevention in the early stages provides good results. In my clinical experience, early detection helps in early time and late detection cases responds slowly. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my name is Amy. i have a very high ana level of 1:2560 and am looking at starting a family soon. i have heard that women with my condition have a higher chance of a miscarriage . I have seen numerous doctors and specialists (rheumatologists) who have said that they cant help me and that i will most likely have lupus down the track, another said that i have mixed connective tissue disease . i have been sick for 6yrs on and off now. my immune problems have made me catch a majority of illnesses from the common cold many times a year, two kidney infections very recently and pre cancer cells in my cervix. I would like to know should i see an immunologist or an obstetrician or both? My doctors have said that they dont really know what to do. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor ANA levels are quite high suggestive of lupus. You have heard right that there is increase risk of miscarriage. Apart from miscarriage I would like to tell you it's not that only lupus affects pregnancy adversely, pregnancy also affects lupus adversely. There is flaring up of lupus. In pregnancy kidney disease is more likely to worsen. Also, if you are on lupus treatment then there are certain Chat Doctor. If you are planning pregnancy then it'll be certainly a high risk pregnancy and require frequent monitoring and may be admission to hospital. Ideally it should be a team of doctors looking after you-Obstetrician, Immunologist,physician, paediatrician. Take care and all the very best. |
Hi I m 8 weeks pregnant had a boy 5 yr old n miscarriage in 2015 doc advised me folinext duvadilan 40 mg twice a day gestofit sr 200 mg once a day and dolinext g twice but after a week i dint like d taste of Dostinex ginger n doc changed it to perinorm cd I took it for a day or so but read it somewhere it is nt good I don t have nausea n vomitting feeling from d beginning so do I need to continue ny of dese Dostinex / perinorm.here doc says u have to eat but I m confused I have stopped it | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. Metoclopramide (perform) should be avoided in pregnancy if possible. There are no reports that it cause birth defects on fetus if used first trimester of pregnancy. While destined is category B1 according to FDA and can give malformations in fetus, sometimes medical abortions is needed if exposure happened due to big malformations. Consult your doctor better about it. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
A week and a day ago, I got pushed to the ground and received a humungous bump on the top-left side of my head. That night it swelled down a lot, but the next day I almost fainted for the first time in my life. Since that day, I still have a bump, I have a great lack of focus, and sometimes feel a mild pain or numb/cold feeling in the spot of the bump. Is this a serious head injury? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of head injury. Your external bump is due to hematoma formation. Furthermore, you should take analgesic plus anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Furthermore, you should also go for ct scan once to rule out internal head injury. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello Doctor,I am working in offc where i need to sit for about 12 hours or more infront of system and on chair.some times my back starts ache and near the lower back , and my stomach-belly is also growing day-by day.. can u advice me any methods to preven this.. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your Quertle backache is probably due to the constant stooping posture you assume while working on your console. The best possible way to avoid this pain therefore is to keep taking short breaks when you move from the console and mobilize yourself and take short walks. This will help in relaxing the constant stooped posture of the frame of the body and will relax the muscles. The walks will also help you move and therefore have some mild exercise that may help in reducing the growth of your increasing size of the belly. Exercise is the best option for growing belly size. In case you are on it, skip those tea/coffee breaks-they just add junk sugar hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other, so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck. |
I am a 26 year old female and I have 3 children all natural births. I had a partial hysterectomy in july 2010, I have been having lower right side pain since dec 2012 and now is increasingly getting worse iv been to the er and dr and they cant find anything wrong!! its a sharp pain around my right ovary and in my groin area is consistently hurting w/ a dull achy pain and shoots down my upper theigh area. Last fall I did have a cyst on that ovary that was filled with blood and busted . I also have had my gallbladder removed and a hematoma in my stomach and I also have endometriosis. Can you help me get to the bottom of this miserable pain? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! Thank you for your question. I have had patients before whom, after undergoing abdominal surgery, also developed pain in the same area or nearby. The most common explanation for your pain, if not due to anything else, is adhesions. Adhesions are tough fibrous tissue that develop as a result to the trauma of surgery. You can consider them as scar tissue that form between organs and tissues, causing them to stick together or be pulled from their normal positions. This will, of course, cause some discomfort or pain like in your case. Take care! |
Sir I am experiencing some BP problem since las week. My BP remains around 140 / 90 or 130 / 90 sometimes 150 /100. lower one was constantlty around 90. should i take BP medicine . my age is just 37 years. if I do not take BP medicice than there is any risk. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I would recommend you to have your blood pressure checked by your doctor and if it is 140/90 or higher than you will need some tests to try to identify any cause of your high blood pressure or any possible complication or concomitant diseases. So, your doctor will need to check your sugar levels, lipids, kidney function, liver function, may need to order an ECG and heart ultrasound, an urinalysis, etc. If all these come out normal, your doctor may recommend you to just try lifestyle changes for 3-6 months (keep active, lose weight if overweight, healthy diet, stop smoking and alcohol, etc.). Only if lifestyle changes in 3-6 months do not help enough, the doctor may prescribe blood pressure medications. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance. |
My grandmother is suffering from recurrent kidney infections , she is 90 years old and has been tried on all antibiotics , her doctor has said she has only one more to try. Her kidney function has declined and we are wondering what treatment would be available if any or what next. Her physical health Is deteriating and her liver function and bloods for cardiac output have dropped significantly too. Thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in.First the kidney infection needs to be dealt with aggressively. There could be infection due to resistant organisms. She may require hospital stay with treatment including intravenous antibiotics. Then comes the part where the cardiac condition needs to be controlled. This can be done with the expert opinion of a cardiologist. At the same time medicines given to her must have lease liver or kidney toxicity. The general health and nutrition also need further attention to keep her health from deteriorating further. Hope this helps. |
My son fell at an amusement park today about 4 hours ago and hit his head on the concrete curb. He was examined by paramedics and I have been watching him very closely. He seems to be acting normally. However, he has a bump on the back of the head. Is it normal for the bump to hurt? How long will it hurt? Can he take a nap? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | From the scenario what you have said I think it must be a hematoma... Hematoma means collection of blood.if your son didn't have any loss of consciousness or vomiting there nothing much to worry .just give hot water compression for two days. Haematoma usually gets absorbed in 3 to 4 days. He can paracetamol for pain.he can sleep in one side so that u can avoid compression of hematoma which might cause pain for initial two days. I hope I have answered you queries... Get well soon... Have u good day... |
Hi,I get severe cold from any of the following: Disturbed sleep, temperature change, peculiar smell etc. I get running nose, sneeze all the time(loud sneezing about 150/day when I get this attack), sweat a lot, my eyes cease to open and my nose gets itchy. This continues for 1-2 days and it becomes normal then. Now the occurrence has increased from once a month to once a week, which I am unable to manage. My question is what could be the reason of such allergy driven Cold and what are the possible precaution or remedies.Thanks in advance,Divya | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for your query. Your symptoms suggest that you are allergic to something in your surrounding that is triggering the allergic symptoms like cold. It could be anything from dust, pollen, mites or anything you consume in your food. Check you blood for eosinophil count. Keep house & surrounding clean, wash your hands frequently. The best precaution is to find out the cause & avoid it. But that is difficult for you find, so the let the physician take your detailed history, exam you & based on your blood reports finding, further treatment can be decided. Take care. |
My son is 5 months old. We have started him on solids which he eats absolutely great. My concern is that the days I give him solids he only consumes MAYBE about 16 oz. I assume that the solid foods keep him full longer so when I try to give him a bottle he will not eat-even if he is hungry I have to sort of fight with him a bit to get him to take the bottle. I have stopped the solids for now as I was told the formula was the most important. In a normal day with no solids he drinks 30oz. I m not sure what to do or what is best for him at this point. Please help!!! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you to wait one more month to continue with the solid food. Usually the digestion system of a child is considered developed enough when the child turns at least 6 months. In the initial months, child can accept only little amount mainly because of the satiation threshold. Nothing to worry about that. You should keep it in mind that, when child Chat Doctor. The thrice a day or four times a day formula will work after some time. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care. |
My almost 3 year old has a bloated and hard stomach, sore to touch sometimes, eating little, also has a cold. Bit gassy and can hear tummy do small gurgles. had tummy bug for 24 hours a few days ago with alot of vomiting. He is trying to go to sleep but is uncomfortable, what can i do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. You may give nitrofurantoin 1 tablet thrice a day, after meal, for 5-7 days, because he still has infection. For normal flora you can give Enterogermina 1 sachet twice a day for 5 days, then vinyl 1 capsule once a day for 1 month for treatment of symbiosis. Add please Enzymes syrup for better absorption of food. For flatulence, you can give 1 tablet of Charcoal daily for absorption of toxins and gases during 5 days. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and baby a good health. |
sir i am suffering from navel dislocation since last 7 years,for this i have acute gastritis ,reflux esophagatis,heart burn,nausea,gas filled loops bowel .please solve my problem .i know allophathy,homeaopathy did not believe in this .but if u have solution in ayurvadic or any yoga center in banglore.please tell me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Before going to the natural therapies like yoga and Ayurveda, it is better to get a proper diagnosis that only Allopatry can provide. I would advise:Upper GI Endoscopy, Lower GI Endoscopy, ultrasonography of abdomen. Enterocolitis. Also get a course of an antibiotic properly for a few days-wait and watch. If the reports are negative, you may be having an irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Then only turn to the alternative medicines. |
hi my niece is 4 years old and she is suffering from bleeding problems. her gums are not stronger enough even when she eats chips blood start to come out from her gums. i shall be grateful to all of u if u help us out from this problem | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Your 4-year baby s gums may be tearing while eating chips since it is not a soft eatable. Also give nutritious food, fruits and fluids. To improve gingival health, vitamin-c fruits and becomes can be administered. Take oranges and lemon. Iron supplements can be given frequently. Rinse your babies MOUTH after every meal. Brush using fluoridated toothpaste and use only pea-sized toothpaste. Take care |
w I drink a gallon of vodka every 5 days. I told my Dr. and could see the disgust in his face and went to some AA meetings, however my worries now are Every time I drink my stomach distends and hurts badly. yes I still drink, and had a colonoscopy due to severe constipation and Doc said everything looked ok. my liver hurts and get Charlie like horses a lot in my entire abdomen.I ve gained about 25 lbs. Im getting an ultrasound of entire abdomen next month. Will it show any type of liver damage?Do you have an assumption of a disease or what may be wrong with my insides at this point. I Diet and never lose weight, and when I don t drink for a couple of days I gain weight while dieting. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for asking question. I can understand your concern. First because of regular alcohol Chat Doctor. Ultrasound examination will be helpful for that. For hepatitis detection you can estimate your Sept and got enzymes. As history provided by you your ultrasound may reveal fluid accumulation in peritoneal cavity. Diuretic taken for it with low salt. Second you might have functional bowel disease by alcohol. To relieve constipation you can take stool softener along with digestive enzyme tablets. Take fiber more like in wheat bran, whole grain, carrot etc. |
I am prone to allergies (dust, pollen etc). I woke up this morning with a pretty bad case of sneezing. By this afternoon, whenever i sneeze, my breasts hurt; like tiny pinpricks or stinging all over them. The pain lasts for about 3-5 minutes after the sneeze. is this normal in allergic rhinitis? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | You appear to suffer from Allergic Rhinitis.It's common to have cold and sneezing in the early morning. As cold air is a powerful trigger of allergy, but is not medically desirable to continue suffering like this. You need to first take a PNS X-ray & role out sinus involvement also. Then you would be suffering with Rhine sing bronchial allergy. Which require more care.1) you need to start an antihistamine like tab. Montec-Lc one tab per day for 15 days initially(only at night after dinner)2) you need to take nasal inhaler namely Donate spray per nostril per day.3) do not get exposed immediately from to be Chat Doctor. |
Hi doctor,I am 27 years old. I am suffering from a poor quality of sleep. My body feels heavy as it resists movement and I am slothful. My sensitivity to cold is very high as I avoid bath sometimes. During daytime, fatigue and sleepiness follow me and later in the evening I feel too tired that I want to sleep but cannot sleep because if I go early to bed, then I used to get up frequently in the night. So, overall I cannot have a peaceful sleep. My concentration and attention level have dropped significantly. Please advise. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I just read your query. Hormonal imbalance or lack of proper diet for low Hb, etc. Thyroid function test, hemoglobin and peripheral blood film. Revert back after two weeks to an ayurveda specialist online.- |
I got period on 22nd December,on 26,27th December I had sex and then on 27th morning I took an I-pill (Emergency Contraceptive Pill),then again on 30and 31st December had sex.then on 1st January morning I have taken an i-pill again.So it is safe for me? is there any chance to become pregnant or does the i-pill have any worse side effect? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. Firstly, let me inform you that you had the intercourse during your safe period and did not need the emergency pill in the first instance. Presuming that you have a regular 28-30 day menstrual cycle, your ovulation would have fallen around the 7th of January. Since the sperm can remain active for up to 5 days after ejaculation and the ovum remains alive for 24 hours after ovulation, any unprotected intercourse during this period can cause conception, which you did not have. The emergency pill gives adequate protection when consumed within the stipulated time interval. As it contains high dose of hormone, menstrual irregularity can be expected. Your next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. Please restrict the use of the pill to one or two occasions per year. See a specialist for further support if you become overdue by ten days. Hope this helps. |
Hello doctor,My 26 months old baby suffers from cough the whole night. She has a cold as well but no fever or spasm of the chest. Should I go for Levolin syrup? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It is better not to give it. It contains only Levosalbutamol which acts as a bronchodilator which is useful in bronchial asthma or bronchitis, etc. There is no mucolytic or antihistamine in it. It also causes palpitations and tremors. I suggest using Flucold syrup. It contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine, and Sodium citrate. It acts as a decongestant and antihistamine. Depending upon the weight of your baby, you can use the above syrup. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start giving the medicines with their consent. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online |
She is having 24 years old.Now suffering from small breathing problem.Earlier it was at the time of climbing step and at the time of tension.But today it came suddenly and continued for a long time.Earlier it was not like that.What can I do? Can U Suggest a solution for this and a good doctor for consult | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. At young age (24 years), asthma and acute bronchitis are likely cause for your worsening breathlessness. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma or bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I need to switch from cerazette to yasmin but I m a week into my cerazette pack. Do I have to wait until I finish this pack before I start the yasmin, or can I start it now (since I ve been bleeding the past couple of days, so I guess I m on my period?)? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Yes, you have to finish your cigarette pill completely first. If you wish to switch from cigarette to Yasmin, finish your entire pack of cigarette (including the placebo pills). Then, when you come to what would have been week one, day one of your old pill, start your new pill pack of Yasmin thereafter. If you do this, you are protected against pregnancy straightway and do not need to use a backup birth control method. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
HI Doctor , Am 34 year Male suffering from asthama since my chidhood, my dad and grandfather is having a similar problem but the problem started at a older stage. I had a problem since my childhood and attacChatDoctores when i use to have cold drinks, ice cream, banana or curd , but the problem started getting worst after my age of 31 and keep on having attach everyday and than doctor advice me to take Asthalin Inhaler 100 Mg 2 puff twice a day, things went smooth till 2 years and again i started feeling breathing problem when doctor advice me seroflow 250 mg 1 capsul in 24 hours. but still i don t find myself 100% fit i feel suffocation,uneasy in a crowdy place spl at temple, restaurant, train, bus etc and things are getting worse day by day, what could be the reason i don t know, can you help me please. also | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Asthma is not curable disease, and you have it since childhood and u get asthmatic attack when u in a crowd place SPL at temple, restaurant, train, bus etc...It's normally occur if u don't take medications as prescribed by your doctor. You said, u taking Aeroflot 250 1 capsule once in 24 hours. And its inadequate dose as its action will not longer than 12 hour so..... 1) U HAVE TO TAKE 1 AEROFLOT 250 MG CAPSULE IN MORNING AND IN NIGHT. 2) USE STALIN INHALER OR ROTATES AS PER REQUIREMENT SOS.KEEP IT WITH U EVERY TIME. 3) TRY TO AVOID SITUATIONS WHICH CAN AGGREGATE UR STABLE CONDITION. 4) TAKE ALL MEDICATIONS PROPERLY 5) DO YOGA REGULARLY. ENJOY UR LIFE. IF U HAVE STILL PROBLEM U CAN CONTACT ME ANYTIME... |
Back ground: Husband had oral cancer in Oct.2013 clean scans in april and in may 2014. Cat scan showed masses in his neck. Pet scan confirmed liquid filled masses, only in neck. Biopsy showed some squemious cells. He also has a bad tooth that he had pulled today and started antibiotics. He starts chemo tomorrow. Even though medical oncologist said biopsy wasn t 100% but because of masses he feels chemo is nessasary because cancer could be back.Question: could it be possible bad tooth caused neck masses? Or because they saw some cancer cells, this means cancers back? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | This is all about the immune system process. Diagnostic reports help a physician to plan the possible treatment for the welfare of the patient. Tooth removal should not be an issue. Kindly follow the guidelines of the oncologist, and I am sure your husband will be fine. Kindly check with your once if your husband can do some regular simple exercise. As exercise is a great help for the immune system buildup. Thank you |
My 16 year old daughter has been having random gasp of air, that at times are quite violent and almost seem like hyperventilating, and just recently it symptoms are including blackouts. These gasps of air occur typically when she is not stressed. We have had several blood tests, xrays, and the doctors have no ideas what is causing the problem. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your daughters situation and problem. Since her routine investigations are normal, no need to worry about major heart and lung related diseases. This kind of symptoms are commonly seen in psychotic diseases like panic attacks, attention deficit syn Chat Doctor. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on its solution. She may need psychotic |
i am having strange sensation of a constant minor head rush. I get a feint pulsing sound that constantly heard in my ears its gets more intense as i am active. when i sit not so much but again when i try to lay down at night to sleep, during the day when i am active i don t notice it as much. i do take b12 shots every 2 weeks. i have had low blood sugar and other minor symptoms from that but this is really new like the past couple of weeks so i don t know if its related. i also get minor dizzy spells and light headedness as well....... should i be concerned? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Along with headache and tinnitus(ringing sound in the ear) do you have any difficulty/ swaying while walking? Do you hear that ringing sound in the ear along with your pulse if so you should suspect some tumor in the brain(CP angle lesion/ gloves tumor)? Along with this tinnitus do you have any vertigo(reeling sensation) if so suggests ear pathology. Any reason for taking vitamin B12 every 2 weeks? Kindly check your hemoglobin once as anemia also causes tinnitus. Do you have any ear discharge?. Kindly consult an ENT surgeon and take his opinion. |
I have had w chest xrays in the past 6 months. Both have come back with something suspicious in my RUL. I just left ER for stomach issues and was told they think it s a nodular infiltrate measuring 10mm. What could this be? I am a smoker and have asthma. I was told at the ER that my gallbladder is full of stones. Do I need to have it removed? ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello10 mm nodule in chest X-ray be due to many causes like granuloma, hamartoma, mass etc. You may need contrast CT scan of thorax for proper evaluation. You may also need to follow up for lesion as it is important to observe its doubling time etc. Ultrasound findings suggest multiple gall bladder calculi. You should plan for definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus. Definitive treatment of gall bladder calculus is Cholecystectomy(surgical removal of gall bladder). Gall bladder calculus are prone to obstruction and infection. You should consult surgeon for its management. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Ive pain in my joints.Is it a symptom of cancer? my grand father(lung cancer) and my fathers sibling brother (cancer in food pipe) had cancer.. will it affect me?Ive joint pains especialy in my right hand and in my left leg & during my menstrual cycle, Ive severe pain in my abdoman (near by pelvic bone) & back (spinal).And Ive a lump in my right hand (closer to the L-bow) I feel a little pain in that area & also I feel a growth in that area. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Your joints pain might be related to arthritis. As you are not showing your age, you can get some anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. The pain you are feeling in your abdomen (near pelvic bone) during your periods is perfectly normal. Please keep in mind that pain in such area and back pain are common during the menstrual cycle. You should examine further the lump in your right hand to determine whether it is a simple lipoma or infected skin, which need specific treatment. Therefore, I would suggest to talk to a dermatologist to make the right diagnosis and advice the right treatment. If it is possible to send some photo of your lump to further evaluate your situation. Hope it helped! |
Hello doctor,My penis size is 4 inches when erect but all my friends have a length of 5.5 to 6. I feel embarrassed in front of my fiancee. Can I increase it to 6 inches because I think that nothing is impossible? Is there any way? I also suffered erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. The sex time is only one minute. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I have read and understood your problem. There is no medically proven treatment to increase the penis size. It cannot be increased, unless you have hormonal problems like if the serum (blood) testosterone and LH are low. Size of the penis varies from person to person, like other physical features like height, etc. On an average, it ranges from 3.5 inches to 5.5 inches on erection. If your penis is within this range on erection, then do not worry. If your penis is smaller, then you can do hormone tests. In pornographic films, they show big penis by injecting ChatDoctor. , which is harmful, so most people have wrong ideas about penis size. Take care. |
Hi i have ove the past 2 days noticed a small lumo under my skin in the side of my neck i have been to the docs n they said prob a swollen lynph. i have had thrush and a water infection over the last 3 weeks plus.on the day i found it i had had my hair bleached. i had a dry itchy sore scalp oteviously but still.went ahead. i am so scared its something worse as the doc said that they will check for cancer in my routine blood check to be safe. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With your kind of history of bleaching of hair with a Chat Doctor. If I were your doctor, I would go a for a general physical examination of yours including the sore of scalp and the lump on the neck, and start a broad spectrum antibiotic for the sore to heal, which might also heal the secondary infection of the lymph node in case. If is persists, or increases, then I would advise you t consult a general surgeon who might advise you for a FNAC or an excision biopsy for a histology test of the lesion for arriving at a diagnosis. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Every 3-4 days, a raised, itchy rash will appear somewhere on my 12 year-old s body. Never in the same place. First it was on buttocks, then hands, forearms another day, shins a few days later. Yesterday it appeared on his wrists, knees and cheeks. It is alleviated in a matter of minutes after administering separate dosages of prednisolone, Zyrtec and Zantac. The hives first appeared May 10 after a day spent in the woods with friends. He may have rubbed a Bounce dryer sheet on his body to deter insects. But the rash will not completely go away and we are almost out of the prescription. Any thoughts? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, The ideal management of hives is to find the cause for the hives. Hives (urticaria) is usually caused by food, Chat Doctor. Antihistamine and steroid can give a temporary relief. The ideal treatment is to avoid yourself from the causative agent. I request you to consult your Dermatologist who will help you in managing the condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have a lump under the skin, in my armpit. It gets bigger and smaller. It has been there for about 3 months. No redness, most of the time looks like a pea under the skin. Recently, I have begun to have sharp pain, on and off, in the left side of my breast. Same side as lump. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor. Well, this is a common problem and not to worry at all about this! Actually the tissues worrying are nothing but ectopic breast tissue under your left maxilla that get cyclical changes under hormonal influence like normal breast tissue/glands! The tissue, that time, is congested and form some small cysts; return to normal when period is over... However, It could be a fibroadenoma or some lymph node also.therefore, not to worry about this and see your clinician for some tests like USG/FNAC for confirmation. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
my child..she is 3 yrs old...one month back she was having high grade fever and severe stomach pain..there was an swelling in her intestine ..so she was on antibiotics for 5 days. After that her activities are normal but now-a-days her body temperature is not normal I mean its between 98 to 99. And from last two-three again she is complaining of stomach pain....does she have milk allergy? Most of the time she complaints after milk intake. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have so many patientslike thisActually a child godmothers milk for 2 years and after 2 years child do not require milk products we add animal protein milk it does not suit to every child and he's starting having allergist all milk and diary products No use of, mustard coconut walnut groundnut and almonds oil no soda oil Olive for applications soap shampoo and creams which are milk free, egg free. Nuts and soda free Get blood serum tested for milk specific antibodies in blood serum and go for desensitization therapy which is latest in food allergies have to avoid antibiotics, paracetamol,synthetic vitamins, Pain killers like brufenPut on anti allergic like fexofenadine and montelukast till you get results of blood serum tests can guide you further after results |
HI I am 24 year old and will be undergoing a circumcision in a month. I wanted to know the post-surgery care that I will need to take and when can I resume normal sexual activities. Also does it pain a lot after the circumcision is done and is the sensitivity affected a lot?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for quarry, As you mentioned you are planning for circumcision it's a good choice you will be prevented a lot of diseases including penile cancer after circumcision. After giving local anesthesia no pain at all during procedure and no sensitivity is increased after it, you can start normal sexual activity after 2 weeks. Post surgical care just a small wound so apply an antibiotic ointment and the incisional wound will be gone within 10 days. Hope the information will help you. |
pl suggest some medicine for triglyceride ,varies from 200 to 450. I take fenolip - 145 for the last 1 year with 15 day break after 1 month of medicine intake ( 1 tab daily ).I also feel some pain in left chest close to heart.Male, age - 35 ,wt - 72,height - 5.6 feet. I am also suffering from giardiasis for the last 7 years. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have high triglycerides level. You should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. You can also take medicine like atorvastatin or pravastatin to control your lipid levels. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My mom 64 years old had a catheter closure of an asd 1mo ago and has been experiencing dizziness in the am upon awakening... Going from lying to standing?? Her Bp is normal as well as her heart rate. She also gets nauseated from from the dizziness?? Is this normal? How long does it take to resolve? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your mom may have cause other than heart and closure of ASD responsible for her symptoms. Usually such symptoms if due to heart may show fluctuations of BP. As you mentioned that her BP is normal all throughout. Is she on any medications, sometimes Chat Doctor? Please give me feedback to enable me to guide you further, My best wishes |
I recently had 4 teeth pulled without any problems. About a hour and a half after I started getting really bad hunger pains, they fell intense, slight burning feeling, and I eat something it only just seems to calm it down but never goes away. This has only started since I had my teeth pulled. Is there any connection that would explain this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, As you mentioned you had four wisdom teeth pulled without any complications, I would advise you to follow the post-operative instructions given by the Dentist properly to prevent any further complications and promote faster wound healing. Stomach upset can be due to the antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to you. I would suggest you to take an antacid like tab Rabeprozole 20 mg twice daily half hour before meal for five days. If the antibiotics are causing discomfort, you can visit to the concerned Dentist and get it changed. Hope this helps out. Regards. |
My daughter came home from playing baseball all day with a blister on the bottom of her foot. The blister was popped and 2 red lines are coming from it towards her leg. I cleaned it out put on polysporin and covered it. I also marked the lines with a pen to see if they are getting bigger. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blisters in foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sun burn, fungal infection, bacterial infection, allergic reaction or frictional blister. I would suggest you to keep your foot clean and Chat Doctor. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order certain test along with physical examination to check the tenderness and consistency. Doctor may prescribe oral antibacterial or antifungal depending upon the diagnosis. Doctor may also prescribe salicylic acid for keratinization. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Hi doctor,I am having cold hands and feet. I also have little bit of fatigue. Two years ago, I lost 90 pounds with diet and exercise. I had high blood pressure and anemia when I was pregnant with twins three years ago. Now, I have taken a complete blood count. I am attaching the reports for your reference. Please guide. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Based on your query and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Nutritional. Thyroid hormone profile. |
I have no stomach and have hemocromatois,I am tired all the time. My D 17 is very low. My bone marrow is not making mature red cells , my iron binding capac 195,wbc 4.17,rbc 3.60, hct 34,hgb 11,ferritin 98, iron 79,% iron saturation 41. They have done a phlebotomy on me but it made me more anemic. They want to do another blood test and a possible phlebotomy on me the end of july. There has to be something I can do . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should confirm the diagnosis of hemochromatosis. If you have not gone through liver biopsy then go for it. No need to do phlebotomy with anemia. Consult your doctor and take treatment of anemia. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hello doctor,I have done RNA PCR test. The report showed that the target was not detected in the collected serum. HIV RNA was detected below, within and above the linear range of the assay. Can we conclude that the virus has entered into the body? After one week, I got western blot test also done. That is showing negative. Please suggest what my next step should be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Kindly mention the kind of exposure you had, whether it was protected, the duration since the exposure and the timing of the test you have undergone with respect to the exposure. Are you experiencing any symptoms since the exposure? Western blot is a second line test and can be considered accurate beyond four weeks of exposure. For more information consult a cosmetologist online |
i got cozy with my bf on 29th morning , his sperms got dischaged in his inner , i am on my periods , i felt smthing wet touching my inner it was very minute , i touchd it , i went and changed my snitary pads immidiatly while changing i touch my hand near my genital area , i then washed it , is there any chance i may get pregnant , and i want to take an i pill , it has been 26 hours , is there any way that would make me 100 percent safe | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the periods come under safe period i.e., there is no chance for pregnancy even with semen ejaculation inside the vagina. Sodont worry. There is no risk of pregnancy. You are absolutely safe. There is no need of an pill. Relax. Periods and 5 days on either side of it are safe and pregnancy doesn't occur even with unprotected intercourse during this period. Best regards.... |
Hello doctor,My daughter has acne on her face for the past one month. I think that is hormonal acne because it is in her chin and jawline as per my knowledge. She is taking Cabergoline .25 mg per week for an increased level of prolactin as prescribed by an endocrinologist for the past three years. There is no acne on her face for the last three years but now suddenly it appears on the face. Sometimes it is white and small and it often occurs on a daily basis. Kindly suggest. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have gone through the history and prescription you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Honestly speaking, I cannot understand what is written in the prescription. Can you send me a picture of individual medication so that I can get an idea of what is she taking? It will be of great help to guide you further with new medicines and creams. |
I have a noroma on 2nd and 3rd toes on right foot and also have pain in my foot pad (feels mushy and painful). I have had a CT scan acknowleging this and am waiting to see a dr. right now. I am wearing orthotics which help, but cannot go without them. What will the Dr. (Dr. Bridge) do about this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. You have a neuroma 2nd and 3rd toes (R) and pain in foot pad, orthotics are helping you in pain. With this condition in, acknowledged in CT Scan, I would investigate further with MRI. In painful Neuromas I would give local infiltration of steroids to reduce their activity and since the foot pad pain is part of the same process, it will be relieved also. If there is no relief with local steroids then i would go for operation. |
Red circles under breast. I am overweight, could be sweat. Hurts and itches. How can I fix it? Is it underwire bra, no bra, wrong size bra? Powder sort of works by only for a bit. Smells. I am 56. I prefer underwire. Perhaps Ive gained weight, my bras are uncomfortable. I thank you, just want to know if its anything to worry about, and what I can do about it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! I have been through your question. Related your concern I think this could be yeast (Candidiasis) infection. Furthermore, you should know that when a rash is present in an area where skin on skin contact occurs, this is known as intertwine. Intertwine is inflammation of the skin folds that is caused by increased moisture and friction in the areas where skin meets skin. The area with intertwine can produce intense itching, burning sensations, and it may also have a terrible foul smell similar with your symptoms. The inflamed skin under the breasts can be an open door for Candida. What I suggest for you is to keep Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, meet a doctor to start local antibiotic therapy. I hope my answer helps you. I wish you a quick recovery. |
hi sir i all ways feel that someone is watching me and when i do some work i think what other think for my work especially girls.so plz help me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for query. You must be having fear of something. At times when your confidence shaken due to some event this can happen. Only thing you need to do is, to start believing in your self. Avoid staying alone for time being, talk to your friends and keep your self busy all the time. This should help. In case of severe problem you may need to take help from a psychiatrist. Wishing you good health. |
Hi, I am a 48 yr old woman with a lot of back problems to begin with. But about 2 weeks ago I started getting this severe pain in my back ribcage. I only happens at night. I wake up with agonizing pain that if I turn, breathe deep, or anything. I went to the Dr, and he took X-rays of my back, (which is not where the pain is coming from) and they came back ok. I am getting worse every morning and hope you have any ideas. Oh, no urinary or bowel problems, just the pain. Thank you for anything you can come up with. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesics such as diclofenac give relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. |
I have 5 brain anyurisms, one coiled in 2001 and one at base of brain i had2 stents into neck of anyurism,i was on plavix and asprin had to come off the platlet pills cause of excessive bruising and i vomited blood , i am on bp meds also amitriptilon,and sleep pills,and lustral, are these pills harming me and can i get a brain clot now i am off the platlet pills | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there ~I understand your concerns. I believe that you will have a higher risk of hiving blood clots and since you have 5 brain aneurysms the likelihood of having a stroke are very high. I hope you have let you neurologist or the doctor that changed your medication know. Hope you consult a doctor for a second opinion with all your test reports and investigations as soon as possible. Wish you all the best at health. Take care and have a lovely day! |
dear doctor,i have a lypmh node swelling in the cervical region of my neck....it has been a year since the swelling...on consulting the doctors and conducting a multiple tests including sonography, it was found that i have TB...along with the other tests that followed, the doctor also suggested this :IgM, IgG and IgA test....of which, IgA is -ve, IgM is equivocal and IgG is positive....i have been taking medications for almost 10months now, with repeated aspiration of the cervical swelling (pus had been aspirated).....however, i understand that there is no active infection, but i would like to know what a positive IgG test implies? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I advise you that Immunoglobulin tests for tuberculosis is now banned by WHO because in country like INDIA you often come in contact with tuberculosis and many negative TB patients even have this positive. But as you have asked I would like to answer that as you have taken the treatment for about 10 months now you are in the phase of final cure of the disease. IG M is showing an active disease which is equivocal means ends towards negative. Egg is positive which is showing a that treatment is near to cure the disease. If you have anything else to ask, kindly contact me Chat Doctor |
My 8 month old has had little white strings in his poopy diapers lately. Could these be pinworms? I ve never seen this in his diapers before. He s also had projectile vomit a few times which is unlike him. He does happen to be teething. Is this coincidental? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Parent, Many thanks for your question on Chat Doctor .com. Your description does indeed sound like Pin worms. These little worms can often be seen on the surface of the stool. To be more sure, you may see other symptoms of pin worms. They often cause the anus to be sore and itchy, so you may find that your son seems uncomfortable and has some redness around his anus. If you check at night, you may even see some pin worms around his back passage. Pin worms are treated with a single dose of an antiparasitic medication. You should be able to get this from your family doctor. Pinworms do not usually cause child Chat Doctor. He could have a co-incidental virus, or it could be related to his teething. Ensure he is well HY |
I masturbate almost everyday. I have a varicocele and I feel like masturbation has a big role in why I have a varicocele. I have read things saying it has no affect, but then I read things saying the opposite. So I masturbation the reason I have a varicocele? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! No having varicocele is not due to your masturbation. It is due to inherent abnormal valves in the veins in the spermatic cord. Straining may aggravate the varicocele but would not cause it. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Best wishes |
hi i wana tell some thing ..... i started masturbation when i was in 6 class and now i am 22 suddenly just few days back i started feeling pain in my testicle. iam so worryied about it can u please tell me the treatment to get ride off from it .... few days back i have mastrubate 5 times in 2 days ..... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and thank you so much for this query am so sorry to hear about these painful testes. The most likely explanation is that from over masturbating, you have mechanical traumatized these testicles. This is the reason why they are tender. I will advise that you strongly consider reducing the frequency of this masturbation and often try to be as gentle as possible. This would prevent future recurrence. For now, take pain medications like Tylenol/ibuprofen and rest. This would resolve within 48 hours. If it should persist, please seek medical attention. I hope this ad Chat Doctor. Thank you so much for patronizing our services, and please do feel free to ask for follow-up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health. |
I have a bad back & took a fall in a public facility when I walked into a restroom with over flowing water. I have a hematoma on my elbow & tonight my back is feeling like a painful heartbeat. What has suddenly happened? The fall happened a week and a half ago. I am a Coumadin patient so my options are limited. I had a cat scan on my head but no bleeds. My back was not checked out. Why would pain start a week later? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear patient Back pain after trauma needs to be taken with care and investigated. As you have got significant trauma possibility of minor fracture needs to be ruled out. Back pain after a week might be due to muscle spasm or infection of the hematoma. Are you having fever ? If yes than abscess may be there. I would advise X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. Ultrasound of back is also advised to rule out collection. Start tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain relief. Also start antibiotics. All the best. |
what is the meaning of feeling of impending doom?I am getting an uneasiness in my chest and pain in my left arm also a tingling feeling in the palm of my hand and fingers. I visited my dr and he said that i have a congested cartilage, but it is an uneasy feeling. I did an ekg 1 yr ago, because i was having panic attacks and was told that I am depressed. All was good with the ekg. He gave me tablets to take for it (cataflam) but I dont feel any different.I am a 2 wks away from turning 38, I am 142lbs, my height is 59 inches. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Respected user, Welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This seems in relation with psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress and anxiety disorder.* Recommendations for better recovery-Regular basis concentration techniques, deep breathing exercises, YOGA-Balanced nutritious diet.- Avoid smoking, alcohol if using.- Analgesic on as and when needed basis.- Engage yourself more in your likelihood activities. Wishing you fine health ahead. Regards. |
Hello, My mother had heart by-pass surgery two weeks ago. She is still in intensive care on a resperator. She has been diagnosed with R.A.D.S. and her kidney functions are decreasing. She has had multiple dialysys treatments. What might possibly be causing blood in her urine? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your concern. After bypass operations, all patients are on anti-coagulant treatment, to prevent clotting.She's on dialysis, due to reduced kidney function. Following dialysis, as kidney function improves, its common to see, blood in urine. The cause for the blood is, due to inflammation in the kidney, called glomerulo-nephritis. As it resolves with treatment, blood is commonly seen, more in people on anti-coagulants. Treatment for RADS, will be tailored according to kidney function. Hope your doubt is cleared. If you've any other doubt, send it as a direct question, to me. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
My husband is a hepatitis B carrier since year 2000. He told me that he consulted a doctor and treated it for 2 years. Im still wondering if this already treated why it is everytime he undergo medical examination it shows that he still positive. If this so, he still needs to undergo some treatment? Im planning to get him from our country to work here in abroad, Do you think if he undergo medical examination here the result will be the same?In my case, when i knew his situation i went to a clinic for vaccine. I was injected twice (2) but on the third injection i miss it. Do you think im also a hepatitis carrier now since i miss the last injection? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. HepB virus cannot be eradicated completely.Bag can not be completely eradicated in a patient suffering from Herb.however, complications maybe prevented if proper medication is taken and proper diet plan is followed. Even if HBV DNA count in PCR are not high, Liver enzymes should be monitored regularly while Herb markers maybe checked every 6 to 12 months. Hope to answer your concern. Wish you good n sound health. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hi my son is 11 months old and has had a very tiny lump since he was born just above his left ear but on sat i noticed it had got alot bigger and its hard took him to doctors and they done n xray today but i dont get the results back until wed and im worried sick they said they think its the way his skull is growing | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for the query. If this lump is located under the skin bone growing is rather not the best idea. Lumps in such location are usually benign lesions. It can be a sebaceous cyst. Due to an infection, the cyst gets larger, very painful. Sometimes lymph nodes are located in mentioned area. The best way to find out what it is an ultrasound. In case of infection, it should be incised and Chat Doctor. Blood work should be also done to see the level of WBC. Hope this will help. Regards. |
hello, I just got over the flu this week, still feel alittle sick. I went to the er twice in 1 week cause of how bad I felt, I don t have health insurance so going to a doc has cost me 300 in 2 weeks, I can t go again to soon. my question is this, I got a copy of the er records and two things in my blood work are high...creatine kinase total was 610 and my d-dimer was 384, what do they mean? I have not had a fever for over a week, I m eating normal again and have gained back 11 pounds. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Creatine kinase is a marker for muscle injuries. It could be elevated in injury and hyperthermia. Due to fever it could have raised and levels will surely fall down. CK-MM fraction should be the one increased in your case. D-dimer is a fibrin degradation product. Without any other symptoms could be irrelevant now. Possible thrombosis or embolism can lead onto increased levels. If you are well enough, can ignore both the findings unless you have still persistent pain in any muscle. Hope I have answered your query. Difficult to interprets all values in an investigation sometimes. If you have any further queries, I will be happy to help. |
I am 37 years old female. Since 3 months, I am facing lower back pain, from right side head to right hand. Especially right elbow pain, feeling some lump little above the neck on right side, if I press there, it is paining till right hand. Recently started paining from right side buttok (sometime pelvic) to leg. Sometime severe, sometime mild. Fatigue, giddiness also there. I am suffering with migraine and hypothyroidism since years. Pl. suggest!! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Here you have asked treatment for back pain but in your explanation you have given symptom of neck pain radiating to arm and hand, back pain, as well Migraine and headache along with painful lump on your neck. As per the symptoms there could be multiple possibilities or problems with you. Neck pain radiating to arm and hand could be related to cervical spine issue along with lump at cervical spine. Pain in back to buttock could be related to lumbar level spinal issue along with sciatic nerve disturbance. Headache and Migraine could be related to deficiency of minerals vitamins and protein in body or too much of physical or mental stress.However to conform the diagnosis you have to visit an or tho and euro doctor and here they will check with physical tests as well may ask for MRI scan of spine and brain if needed. Now here or tho will guide yo for treatment based on severity of problem. If there is mild to moderate spinal problem then it can be treated with few medications along with physiotherapy treatment. If there is anything major then or tho may ask for surgical correction. For lump over your neck also if it is painful and increasing in size then need to go for surgical excision along with biopsy. I also suggest taking a postural correction advice as well spinal exercise advise from physio to follow it regularly in future for prevention of further issues. For Migraine and headache treatment will be guided by your euro physician based on physical examination and MRI report. It may be medical or surgical which ever is needed. I suggest you can also use hot and cold pack frequently to have some more relief in soft tissue. I am sure this will help you if you follow step by step. Take care. |
Dear Doctor,I have been feeling a burning sensation in my chest on and off over the past 1 week. My Bp reads normal which is between 120/77 to 135/80. I have visited 2 doctors who have both prescribed medication for gastric. I have no numb feeling however i do feel that my heart is beating rather fast at times. Appreciate your opinion on this. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Burning sensation in chest with palpitations (feeling of fast heart beats) should be evaluated for heart diseases. So get done ECG, 2d echo, Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
gm ! well, i got my hyper pigmentation marks on both the cheeks while expecting in 2009 . i thought its coz pf pregnancy n shall vanish with time . bu they hvnt n it looks really bad on the face . its been more than 3 years now, what should i do? i ve noticed one thing - whenever i m stressed out or hv periods, they get even darker !! pls suggest remedy - i wanna get rid of them | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Tina, Welcome to the forum. Yes, during pregnancy many women get these dark spots on their face. These are called plasma or plasma which are really stubborn. Since it is almost three years since you have them it may take time to go away. These marks are also caused due to oral-contraceptive pills that most women use to plan their family. (it is a side effect that effects some women not all)I will suggest you not to take these pills and use barrier methods to avoid pregnancy. You should take plenty of water, juice and soups to keep yourself well HY Chat Doctor. Include dietary supplements or take food and fruits rich in vitamin B, C, E. Reduce the tea and coffee intake. You can apply natural papaya (yellow) pulp as a face mask for 20 minutes regularly, it is very effective. You can also apply lemon juice which is a bleaching agent. Do not use strong cosmetics. Laser therapy shows very good results. You can consult a dermatologist who is an expert in giving laser therapy. First check whether your sensitive skin can take the therapy. If yes, go for it and you will get the result. It can help you look very fair. Have a good day, take care. |
Hi. I had a myomectomy 3 weeks ago. There is a pain on my left wrist (The IV was on the left). I have a painful and raised vein on my wrist. From what I have read on the intrnet, it could be Phlebitis. Is this going to correct itself, or do I need to go to the doctor? If so, Do I go to the OBGYN, or to my primary care physician? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, It is nothing but phlebitis(inflammation of the veins). Nothing much to worry as it is quite common after IV line insertion and blood Chat Doctor. As a first-line management, you can apply over the counter available heparin creams (tomophobe is a popular brand) for symptomatic relief. Nothing much to worry, and it will settle in few days. ORGAN has nothing to do with it, and you can consult a physician if symptoms persist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I can put weight on my sprained foot after a week that it happened but still I feel stiffness on it when I walk. My Doctor never call me anymore after my X-ray for further examination maybe because the X-ray result is clear. But still I m worrying about my foot when I get it back to its normal condition. Help me please...Thanks! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. There can be deep muscle and ligament injury You can take it C for early healing. If blood persist longer internally can lead to damage to tissue leading to cartilage damage. I will advise MRI if pain persist. If you see any signs of infection like raised local temperature,, increase in pain then you should consult your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. |
hi my name is alisha. i am 16 i have a boyfriend i have been with for almost 2 years now he is 18, and hes always saying his back hurts. he pops his back sometimes but mostly he hits it or rubs it on the lower left side. he says it takes the pain away for a few but it comes back. it hurts him constantly? he has a not on it from where hes been hitting it so much? and he dont know how to take the pain away. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. At this age with your history I would recommend yo to do some back pain exercises would help. 2. Suggest to lie on a flat bed and positional care. 3. A Link from NHS please try.http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Backpain/Pages/low-back-pain-exercises.aspx4. If there is no use then you have to get an x-ray lumbar spine AP/LAT.(you mean - to your friend.) Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
from few days i am in great trouble, because of my sperm of brown color, i am worried about this, is this normal? what is the cause and symptom for this..i dont have any pain in penis, i even had urine test ..reports were normal, just worried for brown colored sperm. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor As per your query regarding brown color semen. There is no pain and not any problem shows in urine examination. In this type of case you need to do Semen Analysis report. If this report shows any abnormalities; we can do as per the report. If everything is normal, Ayurveda medicines for purifying semen treatment will make this problem solve. But, in first needed to have semen analysis report. |
Dear Doctor, I am 30yrs old .I had my IUI on 16thJan 2013 and was given ChatDoctor10,000- for rupture, I am on FolicAcid, aspirin ,Glycomet and Duphaston , ,i am taking Susten 200 for Vaginal insertion after IUI,but that was giving me diziness and also i was having a lot of thick white vaginal discharge ,should i take it orally for gud result? I had 2 miscarriages,one on my 7th week(2yrs bk) and the other was tubal pregnancy(last year jan),tuk methotraxate injections for clearing the pregnancy.this is my first IUI........hope this would work.. i want to know that susten is effective in pregnancy or not ?is there any side effects? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for your query, Austen is a brand name for progesterone. Many studies have shown its usefulness in preventing miscarriage and maintaining pregnancy. Side effects include Austen (Progesterone) include: Cramps in the stomach, diarrhea, bloating or nausea flashesPain affecting the breasts or jointsVaginal itching. Austen is definitely helpful in pregnancy. I recommend you to continue with the same. Hope this helps. You may write to me anytime for further clarifications to following link:http://www.ChatDoctor .com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=64926 regards, Chat Doctor. |
I had irregular periods till feb 2011 I used tablets to get my periods as per the doc advice Doc advised me not to take any more tablets due to my health From then i got the periods almost properly 38days 35days 30days 33days July 3rd was my LMP Due you think my periods are regular now I am trying to get pregnant Nothing good has happened till now Any advice I had irregular periods, till feb 2011. I used tablets to get my periods as per the doc advice. Doc advised me not to take any more tablets due to my health. From then i got the periods almost properly. 38days, 35days, 30days, 33days. July 3rd was my LMP. Due you think my periods are regular now. I am trying to get pregnant. Nothing good has happened till now. Any advice? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor you were having irregular periods, and now you can say you are having 33 to 38 days cycle.these are also delayed periods treatment for infertility is a continued process and both the partners to be evaluated for you, it is to ensure that ovulation occurs and there are patent tubes in you.husband should have normal semen report and normal sexual activity in the periovulatory period so that sperm can penetrate ovum, and you be pregnant please consult your doctor and follow advice and treatment till you get the result |
I have an enlarged liver and can t find anything wrong, I have a 4 inch dark area on groin that itches and have ben treating for 2 months for jock itch and don t clear up, right shoulder pain that started a year ago and was treated for a shoulder strain, urine smells and is sometime orange | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Enlarged liver may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, fatty changes in liver, tumour etc. Besides clinical correlation, you need investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, complete liver function test, urine RE/ME, lipid profile. You may need to take some medicines after complete investigations. You also need proper evaluation for skin disease and urine problem. Cause of shoulder pain should also be evaluated. X-ray of right shoulder (AP view)can be taken. MRI of shoulder can be done after clinical evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have had a high monocytes reading 13 and low hemoglobin this was a routine blood test at work . I have now seen my GP who has said I am anemic but is sending me for more tests what will they be looking for ? I have had a dull ache in my back for many months and like an itching on my skin too, I am 49 and 5ft 6 ...generally good health but lately just feel drained | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A high monocyte count, low hemoglobin and low backache can be due to same disease process or separate disease entities. Raised monocyte count is seen in both non-neoplastic and neoplastic disorders. Non-neoplastic disorders include chronic infections like malaria, leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, etc. These infections are more common in tropical countries and absent in temperate countries.Non-infectious include multiple sclerosis, etc. Neoplastic diseases include leukemia. A peripheral blood examination and other relevant systemic investigations will help further. Low hemoglobin can occur due to dietary deficiency or due to decreased production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Red cell indices - MTV, MCH, MHC, RDW need to be done to know the cause of low hemoglobin. Low backache can occur due to bad posture, skeletal muscle strain, or due to some pathology in the bones. In the presence of high monocytes and low hemoglobin, there is possibility of bone marrow involvement by leukemia. Consult a hematologist for further work up. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I have been diagnosed with Graves disease and am on medication for my heart rate and for my thyroid. I have been experiencing rapid heart rate heavy chest problems breathing and it feels like my heart is beating really fast and then kinda stops for a couple of beats then starts with the rapid beating again | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello I am Chat Doctor. You have Graves disease which is an immune thyroid disorder which produces an excess of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones affect the body systems and cause various signs and symptoms and one of them is rapid heart rate as your have mentioned. I would suggest that you see a local doctor if you have irregular heart rate and do an ECG.Typically, you must receive medicines for thyroid disease and for your rapid heart rate and if that doesn't help then you must get reassessed for further advanced invasive methods if necessary. I hope that helps resolve your query. |
I had angioplasty with one stent 5 days ago. Since the second day i have had fever (ab 99.5). I take levofloxacin 500 mg twice a day and Acetaminophen 500 mg 3 x a day. The fever still there, eventhough after taking acetaminophen decreased to 98. I am 58 weigh 138 lbs. Is that normal? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for the query. Persistent fever after angioplasty can come due to the following reasons:1. Because of the heart attack itself - The fever may last for a few days and then go a way spontaneously. 2. Due to medicine/ stent - The body may react to the Chat Doctor. 3. Fever can also occur due to associated infection. As you will understand, it is difficult to tell the definite reason for fever without doing some tests (like routine blood count, ESR etc.) and physical examination. Hence, you should visit your treating doctor for the same. If you have any doubts, please feel free to contact us. |
i get white spots on my gumline. lately ive getting them twice in to months and before now i think it lastest about two weeks i dont know what it is or how to treat it. each time they come up my hold mouth hurts bad.what is going on i am afraid. to ask but i need to fix this bad. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for posting in Chat Doctor. You did not mention if you smoke or have any other habits. This can be a candida infection as you say it comes and goes. You did not mention your age, general health status and if you suffer diabetes. Check if you are low on immunity. This can also be an oral lesion. However, you need a clinical examination with your dentist for definitive diagnosis. Maintain a good oral hygiene routine. Gargle warm saline thrice daily. Have a stress-free lifestyle. Please see an oral pathologist immediately for they can help you with a biopsy. Hope this helps. |
Hello. I m a 35-year-old male in good health. Over the last week we ve had hot weather and my AC was broken. I woke up dizzy and dehydrated one morning and noticed throughout that day that my left chest was quivering. Now, two days later I have lots of pressure and some pain in my chest, neck and upper back. A friend says this is angina. Is this a good diagnosis? If so, what should I do about it? Greg | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, your symptoms can be due to angina. Angina is chest pain due to cardiac diseases. Most common cause for this is Coronary artery disease (CAD). So we need to first rule out cardiac diseases in your case. Get done ECG, 2d echo and TMT (trade mill test). If all these are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. But if any of these report is suggestive of CAD than you may need coronary Angiography. So first rule out cardiac diseases in your case. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I recently had a mammogram following a few months of pain, discomfort in one breast. I am awaiting results but since then, only 10 days ago, I have found a chain of lumps have appeared from the upper top breast to the armpit. Some are small and one or 2 are bigger and feel different. There is some pain, sharp shots and burning. Should I return to the Dr before I get the results? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As you describe the glands of the malignancy may not be visible, in a short span of time and all at once, they could be a result of the infection in the breast. Any how to be on safe side, it is always better to have the examination, immediately. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have resistance against the infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
Hi doc, i have a very painful, quarter sized, hard lump just above my elbow. The immediate area surrounding the lump is red and feverish. I wrestle and am thinking that it may be bursitis but am unsure due to the hardness of the lump. The lump just appeared within the last week. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, greetings from ChatDoctor.it is common to develop bursts of elbow especially olecranal bursitis in trauma. Bursa can enlarge is size due to associated inflammation. It can even be felt like a hard lump below elbow after a few days. This is a harmless lump. If it is causing concern you may consult an orthopedic and get it removed. Excised specimen to be sent for HPR to rule out other bony swellings |
I have been diagnosed with CKD Stage 3a. I am having difficulty with being authorized to see a nephrologist. My doctor Verna Liss, MD has known I have CKD, yet failed to let me know this for the past three years. I am very concerned about the lack of treatment and information I am being given, and need help. Also, the lab tests ordered by Dr. Liss are not being paid by my carrier, Anthem Blue Cross. I cannot afford to pay for having my question answered.Linda Florey09/04/1949 | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hanks for your query. The general measures which help control the progression of CKD include:1) Control of blood pressure (BP2) LDL cholestrol3) Strict control of blood sugars (if you are a diabetic)4) Quit smoking5) Use of a class of medications known as Arms under the supervision of a doctor6) Appropriate diet (need to know more reports)Specific measures can be taken once we know the cause of CKD Hope this helps Good luck. |
I am suffering from stomach problem. Whenever my stomach is empty I start getting belching with slight burning sensation in the oesophagus. I am taking tablet Happi twice a day before breakfast and dinner and tablet Ganaton thrice a day before breakfast, lunch and dinner. I am taking only bland food. Though there seems to be some improvement, still I feel uneasy at times especially in the morning when the stomach is empty. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Your symptoms are typical of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (HERD). In this problem, there is laxity of the junction between our food pipe and the stomach, that leads to acid refluxing up in to the food pipe from the stomach. The diagnosis is usually made from clinical symptom and an endoscopy. Most patients get good relief in symptoms from medications: acid suppressants and prokinetic agents. There are several of them available in the market and your doctor can prescribe you the same. In addition, there is a big role of lifestyle changes which I strongly advocate. Some of these include: *avoiding hot, spicy and fatty meals*Instead of large meals at one go, take small frequent meals*Do not lie down within an hour of your last meal*Elevate head end of your bed by a brick*Avoid cola beverages, nuts, chocolates*No smoking and alcohol*Weight reduction for those who are overweight am sure that with above measures coupled with medications, you can get good relief in your symptoms. |
i am a healthy 54 year old male with normal weight and bmi of 24. i recently had surgery to repair a tear in my left lateral knee meniscus from skiing. i had significant swelling and both clear and yellow thicker fluid that the surgeon drained and cleaned up. My doctor suspects gout and is sending out to a lab to test. Can you shed any light on this. i have had some mild pain in my big toes that flares up from time to time. i have also alerted my primary physician. Wondering if i need to be on an antibiotic.thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As mentioned in history about the pain in the great toe which is on and off. It is true that any once will suspect as a gout arthritis. So a urinalysis is needed to help further. Also, this gout can be controlled by medicine. But in case if the test comes negative, the. it's a something else. Which may be related to the spine. As the L5 - S1 nerve root supply there. Well, you may need an MRI as well. Also, if it is gout then during the time of surgery all the tests are performed, so they would be able to catch that time. But well, for time being, get the test done now, and see if the result comes positive. If not the other option I already mentioned. Regards. Jay In Chat Doctor. |