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Hello I ve been experiencing back pain in my lower back burning tingling sensation itching , dizziness spells fatigue , and under my left rib cage its a burning tingle itching sensation as well this has been going on for the last three months maybe more please could some ideas be sent my way of what this maybe im so scared of the hospital | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression most probably at the level of lumbar spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment. For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc.Meanwhile, for pain control take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope this will help regards. |
i keep having a sharp pain behind the right knee...feels like a vein pulling, very wierd feeling. Then I stood up and walked to my kitchen and had absolutley no sense of balance. I was dizzy and falling to the right without control. What could this be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Sharp shooting pain can be due to ligament instability. Take hot water fermentation and do knee exercises. You should be fine. In case the pain is not coming down for a week or so then an MRI is advised to rule out the possible soft tissue injuries. Feeling dizzy and having no control could be due to low blood sugar and has nothing to do with the knee injury. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I have a three year old boy with a lump about 2inches long and about one in wide on his shin bone by his ankle. It is hard and unmoveable. It is not painful. It has been there for about a month and does seem to be getting larger. When first noticed it looked like it had a bluish tint to the skin, but that is not as noticible now. What could it be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. This can be a bony tumor i.e. benign or malignant. Rapid increase in size & absence of pain indicate it to be malignant. In my clinic, I do an X-ray to know the nature of swelling. Also, serum alkaline phosphatase, hologram is done.Accordingly, wedge biopsy for homeopath or complete excision with bone grafting is done. Hope this information is useful to you. Wish you healthy life ahead. Thanks. Regards. |
Hi Doctors! my brother 52 years old had been diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 weeks ago and had all tests done and MRI bone scan and was told it is inoperable and will have to have hormone replacement and radiation treatment and today was told he had two black sports on the hip bone and more MRI on Friday and the results next Thursday. He had been told he has type 2 diabetes and he is on blood pressure tablets for a very long time and also has high cholesterol and on tablets for that. His weight is around the 85 mark and is about 5.7 in height. Born in South Africa, Chinese mum and German dad and been living in Australia for 37 years. I would like to know what the outcome would be when the MRI is positive that the cancer had spread to the bone....how soon would they start the treatment and how severe will it be... He had previously done all test on his prostate and nothing showed up and suddenly when diabetes was detected he was sent for prostate cancer test. Please Advise... thanks Selinah. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Prostate cancer can spread to hip bones and lower back in many patients. Since they are evaluating disease spread, it is best to get the MRI done and then start with treatment within about 15 days. As stage 4 prostate is inoperable, it is best to give radiation and hormone replacement and guide treatment progress regularly. As he is diabetes, he should not get any infection during or after radiation treatment and care should be taken. The radiation treatment is usually given in fractions. It can be 15 days or 20 days with or without breaks. The cancer will be exposed to a medical dose of radiation each session over days. Most people do well after radiation treatment though his general health must be closely watched during and after radiation treatment. Please do not worry. |
Hi, My mom is about age 45. Since one month she is suffering from one problem. At the right leg(above ancle) there is black mark of size 50cm*50cm . Everytime she is getting itching problem at that place and some doctor s are saying that will stops our blood circulation to the right leg. Could you please suggest me some useful medicine or homely prepared items to remove the black mark. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there... Your doctor might be right. It could be caused by poor blood circulation, or she might be having a condition known as varicose veins. Avoid prolonged standing/ sitting, which causes venous stasis and poor circulation. While sleeping, keep the foot end elevated on 1 or 2 pillows. If she is overweight, she needs to lose weight gradually. After consulting a doctor, she might need to use compression stockings on the legs. Hope this information was helpful to you. |
Hello doctor,Yesterday, my dog who is around two months accidentally scratched my leg. The scratch is negligible but I lost half a drop of blood. The dog looks healthy and has not been bitten by other dogs. He has not been given antirabies injection because my vet told us he is too young to get one. Do I have to worry? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. If a dog scratches or bites you, you need to have a vaccine. As you have a history of exposure (bites or scratches), then it is better to get the vaccine for post-exposure treatment. Post-exposure treatment consists of five injections by intramuscular route on Day 0, 3, 7, 14 and 28. If you were vaccinated within five years then two injections D 0, and 3 only required. If it is more than five years then D 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28 are necessary. For more information consult a general practitioner online |
Can high uric acid level onset stomach upset and arrhythmia on a patient having medication after a heart surgery?, if yes what makes the UA levels elevated, any of the medications?Rajan, 169 cm, 56kgs, had a mitral valve repair with CE ring placement and 5 CABG grafts some 3 yrs back. on medication now. starpress xl 50,TelsartanH,liponorm,clopitabA75 | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, uric acid won't cause any symptoms in itself. This is particularly so for stomach upset and arrhythmia. Diuretics like the one contained in Telsartan-H may increase blood uric acid levels. Increased uric acid levels need treatment when one of the following conditions exist:- history of gout-uric acid renal stones-uric acid skin nodules-after treatment of tumors/hematologic malignancies which cause a very high level of uric acid in the blood. I hope I've been clear and helpful! If you have further questions, please ask and I'll be glad to help more. Kind Regards! |
Hello there please can you help my baby son of 20 months old had been up all night with what seems to be a high temperature I have taken it under his arm and on three times I got a reading of 39.2 he seems out of sorts and wont sleep. I have opened the bedroom window and reduced his clothing to his vest and nappy. I have given his 5mls of medised I am worried about him is there anything else I can do to help him. Any information or advice would be very much so appreciated Yours Sincerely Mrs Gemma Hamilton Contact 0000 | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi dear, If there is no other symptoms associated, a sudden onset fever is probably a viral fever, and need not be worried. Just give him paracetamol 3-4 times a day for 3 days. If fever is not coming down after 1 hour of paracetamol, you can give syrup metonymic acid(100 mg/5ml) 4ml, maximum 3 times a day. If the fever is not coming down in 2-3 days, he becomes lethargic or not taking feeds, kindly take him to pediatrician for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your Quertle me know if I can assist you further Chat Doctor. |
I was just put on 20 mg of Lisinopril. After the 2nd day taking it, I had nausea, vomiting, palpitations, shakiness and was light-headed. Is this a normal reaction or should I stop taking it? I had taken it before I ate and about 2 hrs after I took it, I took excedrin migraine for a bad headache. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, No, these symptoms are not normal after taking lisinopril. Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and other conditions. Its common side effects include low blood pressure, Chat Doctor. Based on the history you seem to have developed low blood pressure apparently caused by a slight high dose of lisinopril. Ask your doctor for possible dose reduction of lisinopril or an alternate effective medicine. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, at night time, when I finally sit down, the underside of my feet burn, like they are on fire. I have had these symptoms for over a year. I did see a doctor, can remember what he called it, but I remember he sad it was nerve damage where the tendons meet in the heel, he put me on anti inflaming pills, and told me to stand on steps and stretch excercise my tendons.This do not work, although it feels nice when I stretch my feet back, I do not believe this is going to cure the problem.I do have hard skin on my heel, and the skin peels off now and again, I am beginning to think there is a more underline serious problem. I am on my feet most of the day as I work in a diy shop. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I read your question and understood your concern. From the signs that you explain it looks like you have tarsal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. The second probable diagnosis is plantar fasciitis which is chronic inflammation of the fascia in the heel. The treatment for this includes stretching exercises of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, use shoe inserts, night splints to sleep with and in severe cases cortisone injection in the heel and shock wife therapy |
My name is lakshmi I have a 3.5 months old boy . He jus takes only by BM direct feed even if I express in bottle he will not take that nor in spoon and filler also he refuses to take Iam not getting sufficient milk now moreover I tried naan , similac and cereal ac rice also he refuses to take that next month I have join in my job . Suggest me if I can give cows milk mixed in nestum . Becoz for my elder son doc suggested me this initially I started with 60 ml when he was 3 months old can I try this ??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for writing in ChatDoctorI had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Till 6 months nothing except breast milk is best for baby but in some scenarios like working mothers or inadequate milk I suggest nestum. Hope this guides you. 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. If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you. Wishing you good health |
I have lower back pain that seems to have come from no where. I don t think i should have done anything to have caused my pain. It feels stiff and i can feel a little bulge where the majority of my pain consists but touching it doesn t hurt ,only the area. Icyhot patches seem to calm the pain but it wont take away my stiffness. This has already happened 3x and i think it has past and it comes back out of no where. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have understood your concern, as you mentioned your pain is recurrent in nature and this indicate that your muscles are weak not enough to provide proper strengthen to spinal segments and main thing is your siting and laying posture may give rise to chronic long term recurrent pain. You need to correct the posture. Bulge may due disc impingement at spinal level. Patches may give you pain relief but temporary. So my suggestion is to relive pain and stiffness at spinal vertebral level, you have to take physiotherapy treatment in form of IT modalities and ultrasound treatment for localized tenderness is very useful. Only physical therapy can cure problems permanently, need to take strengthening exercises with physical therapist learn many exercises which helps to give stability at spinal column. I hope you have satisfied with the answer. |
Two months back, detected for type 2 diabetes.i am taking Glycomet 500 after Break fast and dinner. My sugar levels are now 190 fasting and 300 pp.weather it is necessary to continue the dose as it is or should it be increased? Secondly Can I take Glycomet 500 SR in place of Glycomet 500 | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question completely and understand your concerns. Your Fasting blood glucose and post radial blood glucose are still high. For good control of diabetes, your fasting blood glucose should be less than 110 and your post radial blood glucose should be less than 160. I would advise you to get your HbA1C levels also checked. This is a blood test which tells you your average blood glucose over the last 3 months. For good diabetes control, it should be less than 6.5% provided you are below 60 years of age and without any other health problems like recent heart attack, stroke etc. For better control of your blood glucose levels, I would advise you to increase your Glycogen dose. Take Glycogen 1000 mg twice a day, at breakfast and dinner time. you could take Glycogen SR 1000 mg as well. SR means Slow Release tablets, the side effects with SR medication are lesser than with conventional tablets. Kindly check your fasting and post radial blood glucose levels in 2 weeks. I would advise you to follow a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, reduce the quantity of carboy Chat Doctor. Avoid high fatty, high sugary and high calorie food. Exercise for at least 45 minutes every day. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank regards |
I slipped in the bath this morning from a standing position. Came clattering down on my back. I was very winded and had difficulty breathing initially. I now have a bad ache in my back over the lower rib cage. I have no numbness in legs or arms. Should I lie flat or move around to keep the muscles active. I am using an ice pack at the moment. I am 63 and weigh 9st.I have controlled high blood pressure 5mg enalaprol a day and mild asthma. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think you are suffering from muscular pain due to injury. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeprazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. You should rest as far as possible as in this condition muscles need rest. It may take a week time to complete relief. However, you can get spine and chest x-ray done to exclude fracture. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query. |
hello,i have olive skin color, and it is very easy for me to get a tan, i get dark very quickly, i am middle eastern,however i used to smoke heavily, but now i smoke up to 5 cigarettes a day, and might even stop smoking for weeks then smoke again,my main concern is my gum color, it seems to be pink at the very top of the gum but gets darker as it is closer to my teeth. i brush my teeth and floss regularly.am i to be concerned? thank you very much | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pigmentation over the gums towards the teeth can be because of normal physiological pigmentation. The other possible cause can be smoking induced smokers Melanesia. The normal color of the Ungava is coral pink, but it can vary from dark brown to brownish black from individual to individual. There is nothing to be panic. If your concerned about the aesthetics, then you can for laser treatment. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi Im 18 year old male and within the past 4-5 days I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my right nipple. Its almost feels pulsing and only lasts about 2-3 minutes and happens about 5 times a day. It feels more sensitive and tender than my left. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Here nipple and breast physical examination needs to be done as per history along with palpation... There might be mastitis like breast inflammation or infection or superficial bacterial skin infection... If no specific cause found than it could be muscular pain For inflammation relief ibuprofen might prescribe for five days If during examination any mass palpable than FNAC like investigation done for that... Take care Consult physician for examination |
opened boil in the crease of knee. no pus, just blood. no pain relief. worried about pain and healing. what should i do? heat or cold a nurse professional opened it. wrapped or unwrapped?would a doctor offer more treatment? bjggauther@new,rr.xom regarding the opened boil | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, It Seems that you have developed folliculitis in the knee region. I would advise you to keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area. Wear cotton garments to decrease the amount of sweating. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily. If in spite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with painkillers. In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. Thank you. |
Greetings in Trinitian Spirit! Last 2000 , I had rt breast mastectomy , it was stage 2-3 adeno carcinomma and I had chemotheraphy for 6 sessions.I was free from cancer up to 2008. Had remission last July 2009 , it metastasized to the lungs and bones. This is my latest bone scintigraphy , it revealed mild increase in osteoblastic activity in the posterior 6th right rib, T8-T9 and both hips. Stable osteoblastic activity in the anterior 5th right rib, T10. L2 and L 4 vertebrae. What does it mean Sir? Thank you for your time in aswering my inquiry. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and thanks s much for using our panel to get answers to your medical questions. I am so sorry to hear about this battle with breast cancer and the recent scan and all the unanswered question this has raised in your mind. This report shows that there is synthesis of new bone in these areas. This is highly suggestive of breast cancers metastasizes. I am sorry about this. But then we solve our problems by identifying them and not shying away. So, we can now tackle this problem. You will most likely get some more testing eventually another round of chemotherapy, hormonatherapy and a be radiotherapy to ad Chat Doctor. I think meeting and talking with your oncologist at this time is the best way to go. I know you must be devastated by this, but I am advising that you stay even stronger in the face of adversity if you must win and I know you can win. I wish you a complete resolution of symptoms. Chobufo, MD |
Hi Dr. please let me know that i was positive for HSV IGM and reactive for IGG 3 months back and after Ayurvedic Medicine now i got IGM negative and still IGG is reactive still I m taking the same medicine until the virus leaves my body, my problem is IGG is reactive means that it is positive? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, if you test positive for HSV Egg and not IGM, it means that your Herpes infection is not recent-i.e. from the past 2 months. Individuals with recent infection are more likely to test positive for both or IGM alone, which in your case was 3 months ago. Since you got treated with Ayurvedic medicine, that's why your blood test now shows IGM negative-which means you are not currently infected and Egg positive which means you had prior exposure to it more than 2 months ago. |
I am 69 and taking sulfamethoxazole 2 times daily for bronchitis. Last 3 nights I have had a fever and chills during the night. Am still rather weak and lack energy and have difficulty breathing. I had heart bypass in 2002 and my lungs aren t good because I smoked many years before heart attack and no not smoke since 2002 | 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. Fever with chills in bronchitis patients are suggestive of lung infection like pneumonia. Since you had heavy smoking habit in the past and now suffering from bronchitis, your lungs are weak and prone for infection. So we should rule out pneumonia first. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system2. Chest x-ray 3. Complete blood count. Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. CBC is needed to know the rise in total white cell count. You will mostly improve with broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, I am P Kumar from New Delhi India. I am 63 years old. In my annual health checkup I had X Ray Chest PA/AP view. Result of investigation says:Bronchvascular markings in bilateral lung fields;cardiac size boarderlins;Bilateral costophrenic angle clear and calcification of arotic knucle.Would you please explain how is my lung. Is there any serious problem ? What should be the line treatment?Thanks and regards | 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. I have gone through the x-ray report you have mentioned. Most common cause for prominent bronchovascular markings is bronchitis. So if you are smoker or having breathing difficulty then get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is normal then no need to worry, just quit smoking. But if PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will need smoking cessation, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I have on and off again ankle and leg swelling after a cardiac cath-----this has been going on for 3 years now. The cardiac cath found one vessel that that put a balloon into but no stints. I never had this problem before the cath. They had to shock me twice during the cath because they said i had an allergic reaction to the dye. I thing they did not position the dye needle properly and when they injected they cause the defib and afib. Now my ankles swell on and off all the time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Helloif cardiac catheterization is done, either radial artery or femoral artery in groin are used to insert the catheter.it is unlikely that ankle swelling is related to procedure, if dye leaks it stays in upper thigh and secondly, why both sides' ankle would swell?. No, the common cause of ankle swelling or edema may be secondary to congestive heart disease and other causes for which you may consult a heart interventional cardiologist and orthopedic surgeon. Get your kidney function tests like GFR, serum Na and K levels Serum creatinine, GOT and SGPT of liver etc. done. Ths may be asked for by your attending doctor best wishes |
Help I pulled my daughters loose baby tooth the tooth was almost straight when she pushed it with her tounge and it came out easy enough but there was a bit of blood and the tooth was hollow and there is a slightly hard dangling piece of either tooth or root in the gum did I do something bad and should I take her to the dentist in the morning she had a bit of a headach after and she said it was hurting thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint a small hard and dangling piece over the gums that is present after removal of the tooth does not seem like any tooth piece and can be a hard deposit that are formed over the tooth due to improper cleaning. As you have removed the tooth there might be slight injury to the gums causing inflammation and leading to slight pain. You can give her Tylenol and apply a numbing gel over the sore area. You can try to remove the hard piece using a sterile gauze piece after applying numbing gel. If it does not remove consult a Periodontist and get her evaluated. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,It started four years back that a patch of hair (round with about 3 cm diameter) suddenly disappeared from my lower right part of beard area (neck). I ignored this at first, but then when the hair never came back even after about six months. A doctor told me to use Tacrolimus 0.03 % for some time. I used it for two months regularly with not much success. Again, I ignored my condition, considering it to be a minor issue.A month back, I moved to a new place for work and on the very second day, I lost a patch of scalp hair (left center of my head). This seems to be a very serious issue. I started applying Tacroz 0.03 % for last three weeks and am also taking Dexamethasone 5 mcg once a day. I want the hair to regrow on my beard and also on my scalp. Also, I do not want this situation or issue to re-occur. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have alopecia areata. I suggest you take oral corticosteroids for a few weeks if it is progressing. Tacrolimus is not a treatment of choice for alopecia areata. |
Hello,My husband has been diagnosed with a celiac disease some 4 years ago. He was doing good on a gluten free diet until this spring. He joined a Catholic Church during Easter celebration and even though our Church offers gluten free host, he would be going to other churches during the week and would receive a regular gluten host there. He was doing that for about 2 months once a week and then he would go to Church every day for 3 weeks and receive gluten every day except on Sundays. He became more spiritual than ever during that time. About a week and a half ago he started having visions and torments. First five days were terrible. He says God works on him and now all he can do is to wait for an answer.....He had to stop working obviously. We all believe (family and priests) that hes having hallucinations due to messing up with gluten.Could that be right? What should we do and where should we take him? Its heartbreaking to watch him standing and looking up to the sky or mirror.Please help!Thank you for your time.Anna Williams | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Anna, Gluten was initially believed to be a disorder of the gastrointestinal symptoms, but recent research has shown its effect on the nervous system and the mind as well. It may be possible that gluten sensitivity is causing hallucinations or delusions, but it is hard to establish it. Putting him back on his gluten-free diet may help but may be difficult at this point since he has a poor insight into his illness. For the time being, consult a psychiatrist as he/she may need to start him on antipsychotics. Gluten-free diet will remain the long term plan. Hope this helps, Wishing your husband the best of health, Chat Doctor. |
I have a blisterlike bump on the first knuckle of my index finger. It appeared rather rapidly and I thought it was due to arthritis, but over this weekend, it has developed more bumps and seems to be filled with fluid. What is it? And do I need to see my doctor? | 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. The bumps on the fingers could be due to some kind of arthritis (specially rheumatoid arthritis). The diagnosis and treatment of these bumps might not be possible to be elaborated over net without having a physical examination of the same. Therefore, yes ! I would advise you to see the orthopedic specialist in your area. If there is pain, you could go for some anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I would also advise you to get routine blood tests like CBC, RA factor, ESR before rushing to the specialist. 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. |
My son is currently in the hospital trying to get stabilized. When he went in his lithium level was less than 1. I know that he takes his medicine. He may miss a dose occassionally, but does take it. I was wondering if there is a difference between lithium and lithobid? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Lithium is a salt. It is the same salt in all the different lithium pills. However, how much of the pill gets in, how fast it gets in differs even between the same pill from different manufacturing lots! Certainly the time released will give a more constant level without as many ups and downs. However, you cannot predict the overall level you get even with the same milligrams per day when you change a lithium formulation and this will require blood testing. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, for about 2 months, i have been having rashes similar to mosquito bites on some particular part of my body, mainly the upper arn, back on my thigh, back, buttocks and sometimes in my lower legs. This seems to happens especially at night and very rarely during the day.The worst part is the constant itch. Initially, I thought they were allergies and took some zyrtec. This seemed to calm the itch and rashes initially. But lately, the effect of zyrtec seems negligible. I had the same problem a couple of year ago but it subsided in around 1 month (in autumn)I have been through many website and read about scabbies and other potential dermatological disorders but the systems seems to be different from what others have been describing and different from the pictures. please help.34 yr old male of indian origin living in South Africa | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for writing here. You are having nighttime itching which is not relived by cetirizine, it may suggest scabies, but it has to be confirmed. Go through following points which will give you a clue for diagnosis. 1. See whether there is itching on your palms and soles because adult scabies never involves palms and soles.2.whether there is itching on your face, adult scabies will never involve face.3.see for lesions in genitals, in almost all cases scabies have genital involvement.4.ask other family members or household members for history of itching. From these clues you can find out whether it is scabies or not. If you have scabies then you can apply permite5% cream to whole body starting below the neck, apply entire cream in a single application, and continue with tab.Atari 10 mg at night. If you think it is not scabies then it might be allergic rash, in that case you can continue with tab.Allegra 180 mg at day, and tab.Zyrtec at night. If still no improvement then it will be better you consult a dermatologist. |
Tingling feeling in left arm like it is asleep, but not quite. Can feel heart beat. Tensed up feeling in left side of chest, occasional small pains mostly going from shoulder towards center of chest. In previous cases, heart beat very fast and/or hard. | 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. Left sided chest pain, radiating pain in the left arm and fast heart beats are more suggestive of heart diseases like Coronary artery disease (CAD). So immediately consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Stress test (trade mill test) 4. If required Coronary Angiography. If all these are normal than no need to worry about CAD or other heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out cardiac diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I am aditya aged 21 past 1 year i have been going to jim for muscular exercises but,Past few days i have been feeling pain in both of my testicles even during walking there is a a light pain and also i have a feeling that my testicles are up and down .what should i do to reduce the pain????? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for query. The pain in testicles could be either due to 1) Infection of Testicles (Orchards) or Epididymis (Epididymitis.)2) Varicocele. Consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis .1) Urine routine and culture 2) Ultrasound Scanning of scrotum 3) Color Doppler study of scrotum Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
On January 9th had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted, still feels as though I just left the dentist, no pain where tooth pulled but chin and half my bottom teeth and jaw numb....will this go away? Oral dentist said I had paresthesia. Can this be permanent? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone extraction of wisdom tooth now you feel numbness, Paresthesia happens in some patients when needle of syringe hit nerve, during giving anesthesia, don't worry it remains for few months only, You do is take one tablet multivitamin once daily for one month Hope this will help you. Wish you good health. |
hello, at this moment i have a sore throat, cough, a little bit of a headache if i move around too much and a fever. My temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius. Is this temperature normal for a fever and if it is not can you tell me what i should do to get better? Thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to ChatDoctorAccording to your history provided, In my opinion you are suffering from viral fever. Normal body temperature is between 36.5 to 37.5 degree Celsius. At present, you should do following things1. Chat Doctor. Take Tab. Ivory, three times a day after Food for 3 days3. Steam inhalation, 4-5 times a day4.salt with warm water gargles,4-5 times a day5. Full bed RESIF fever doesn't subside after 2 days then you should consult your physician for further work upRegardsemail - [email protected] |
i am a 20 year old gal..i have constant mood swings. one minute ill be happy and the next minute im sad.....i get irritated very soon,and tend to yell at people for no fault of theirs.i hate to see people who are happy,and i hate people who achieve things..i constantly get the feeling that im not loved,no one cares for me.i feel like im a failure.i dont have many friends,just two of them.people dont like me..i cry very often,and for silly reasons,sometimes i dont seem to know the reason i cry...i cant think about my future..i wanna change.im really worried about how to get out of all this, what will happen to me if i dont start planning for my future | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello You are 20 years old, and you have constant mood swings with happiness and sadness of mood. You have problem of easy irritability, anger outbursts, you have feeling of not being loved, no one care for you or helplessness, feeling of worthlessness, you have few friends and crying spells are also present in you. You seem to be hopeless about future. From your symptomatology I can easily tell you that you are having some Depressive disorder in moderate to severe category. I would advise you to visit a Psychiatrist for exert evaluation. It can be treated easily with medicines like SSRI or SARI such as Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline or Venlafaxine, Desvenlafexine etc. Cognitive therapy is also equally effective in depression. So please consult a Psychiatrist. Thanks |
My heart beat abnormally increase with a little stress and that effect my breathing and some time even i could not speak in that situation. It happen normally in meetings and other stressful event with my seniors. Doctor has recommended daily usage of concor 2.5mg. Is it worth taking the tablet in this situation and how long i will need to take it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and thanks Concord is a good medicine to control abnormal heart fast rate. But the main cause of your fast heart rate is stress or fear from seniors. Try to remove this, and you will not need any medications to control your heart rate. Consult your psychiatrist and have a proper counselling and medications. Make you will power strong and do regular exercise to relax your mind. Yoga and meditation can help you a lot. Best Wishes |
I am 38 years old and have a 11 years old daughter I had a second marriage when my daughter was 9 years old, with my 2nd husband I had a ectopic pregnancy in 2012 and ever since trying for a 2nd issue but no use, I am having irregular periods from year JUNE 2013 and in Jan 2014 my doctor advised me Deviry for hormonal balance but no preg has resulted. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Irregular periods imply LIGO/an ovulation. The problem won't be solved by taking Devilry for one cycle. First, we need to check your ovarian reserve with one blood test AMH. Irregular periods can happen at both extremes: that is high ovarian reserve (PCs) & low ovarian reserve. If reserve is good, go for ovulation induction medicines. If It's low, you need some active treatment, may be IVF/CSI. Hope this helps you. Regards. |
I have been having chest pains on the left side for about 5 days. I already take Prilosec for my stomach, I have problems with pain in middle under ribcage for a while, no tests done but doc said could be ulcer. I have tried gas pills, malaoxx and of course still on the Prilosec. I went to the e.r. yesterday and blood work, ekg, and chest xray was fine. they gave me a concoction that should have made my stomach feel better if that s what it was, I think malloxx and lidocaine. it still hurts and I don t think I have pulled anything. I do feel like I have reflux in my throat at times but I have had no relief and now I am having tingling in my fingers, which I have had before. I also have had problems with swelling of my joints for a while now, been tested for lupus and ra which were negative. not sure where to go from here since I have no insurance for a lot of testing. main worry I have is that I am not having a heart attack. I am 34 yrs old and I have been trying to quit smoking for a while. I smoke about a pk a day and have for 20 yrs. scary. I don t know what to do. | 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. In my opinion, you should get done stress test (trade mill test). You are a heavy smoker since long time, so you are definitely at risk of heart attack. Sometimes ECG in resting condition can be normal. But when body is in exertion (stress), ECG may show changes. And hence to rule out this stress test is needed. So get done stress test. If this is normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Smoking is also a risk factor for HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Smoking causes laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest pain. So better to quit smoking as soon as possible. Along with antacids, avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Avoid stress and tension. 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. |
Hello I have a 3 year old son that I took to the er 2 days ago. Thinking he has pink eye. They gave me antibiotic cream for his eyes. But they are still red and goopy he also has a very funny nose and cough. Should I get him into his regular doctor tomorrow morning. Also I have 2 other boys and myself in my home and knowing pinkeye is very contagious, non of us have gotten it. Could he have been mis diagnosed | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I just read through your question.it is possible that the infection in the eyes is viral. If this is the case, antibiotic eye ointment will not work. The illness has to run its course on its own. It's important to do our best to keep the eyes clean. As long as we keep them clean, it will most likely resolve on its own. If it doesn't resolve after several more days, I recommend consulting with your doctor. It is very contagious, even though it might be viral, so I recommend careful handwashing. |
I have had a sinus infection for about 1 month. I had a tooth removed that had gotten infected which went in to my sinus. I am having twitching below my eye and the sinus infection has not gone away. I am finishing my third antibiotic. Do you think the eye twitching is from the sinus infection? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, Sinus infection following tooth extraction indicates communication between your oral cavity and maxillary sinus(oro-antral fistula). Usually, most of such fistula are small, and heals with supportive treatment with antibiotics, antihistaminics and good oral hygiene. But here, it persists even after three course of antibiotics. So there is chance of a persisting communication, which may need surgical closure. You please see your maxilla facial/ENT surgeon to see what is going on.Meanwhile, keep a fairly good oral hygiene. Eye twitching may not be related to sinus infection(unless it is very advanced to cause per orbital inflammation). Wishing a faster recovery. Thank you. |
does oral cancer, end stage, painful and agonising ? My sisterinlaw has mouth cancer, she was told about 2 months ago the surgery to remove her tongue and jaw was not possible due to the advanced state of the cancer. Now she is at home has gangrene of the neck, dark green stuff coming out of her trach , from her nose down is totally unrecognisable. her demise seems to be long and very slow. is that common ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear about your sister-in-law who is fighting cancer of the oral cavity in the advanced stage. Cancer causes uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells in a region of a body. If there is gangrene then there is an infection which is there in the nose. In such situations, it is better to provide supportive care and treatment. Antibiotics are required to reduce the severity of infection and pain relief is important to keep her comfortable. Though we know that nothing much can be done, please provide her adequate nursing care so that she lives with dignity and in peace. Please do not worry. |
Hello doctor,My periods were late by six days. I had taken five pregnancy tests and all were negative. I have a dull ache in my lower back and cramps on my right side. Now, I am bleeding bright red and the flow is mild. Could this be a miscarriage or is it my normal period? I had a few pregnancy symptoms before this, but they are gone now. I still have sore breasts. My period is never late. Currently, I am taking Suboxone. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Since the five tests were negative and you have started bleeding you are not pregnant. Because, urine pregnancy test can be positive for a variable period. It can be positive from the 10th day to two months, even after an abortion. So, you are not pregnant. Symptoms may be due to hormonal changes. As the periods were delayed, you had the excitement of getting pregnant and the symptoms may be due to this also. It was just a delayed menses. There are many reasons for delayed menses. Do not take much stress. Revert back with the sonography report to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online |
Hi my son recently experienced having a rapidly beating heart (and hard) with the feeling of body shaking as well with each beat. The first time this happened he was sleeping and it woke him up. He has been wearing a monitor for the past 30 days so Dr. s could record heart activity. He turned it in today and as of yet we have no answers. I am very concerned he could have some heart trouble. He is 41 yrs. old and heart trouble runs in our family. Thanks for taking the time to read this. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, This is Chat Doctor. Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes. It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress, or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holder Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo & thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any. Thanks |
had biospy of a enlarged lymph node it came back negative. but when i asked the the nurse if it was due to a infection in thebody she said she did not think so and to foloow up a acat scan in thre months. but my concern is waht to do mean while because i was thinking that it was just a infectio. but they are saying they dont think so. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. first its good news for you as the biopsy of your enlarged lymph node came back negative since findings of lymphadenopathy raises fears about serious illness sometimes, but it can be due to benign infective cause. In such patients where lymph node biopsy is indicated, careful clinical history and detailed examination lead to diagnosis. You should visit your physician with this biopsy report and may undergo some clinical evaluation and if it comes to be due to infective origin, then antibiotics cure this condition simply. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
hi my name is bouavone (boo-von), my back is killing me, ive been to chiros but it seems to b a temporary solution. Recently its getting worst, I don t know whats wrong but I can explain the feeling im getting. I first noticed the pain between my spine and left shoulder blade, its still there but that s not my real worries. it started moving into my neck, first the left side and now to my right all the way up to my skull, as if theres a nerve or something getting pinched, I can feel pain down my spine mostly in my chest if I arch my back and look up or if I bend down as if im trying to touch my chin to my chest, looking over my right shoulder is limited. please respond quickly, I cant afford anymore chiro visits for a temp fix, thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank you for contact us, As you described it might because of nobody exercise at all in daily life.Nowadays it's mostly the common problems in humans. Mainly its due to inactivity of muscles. Today every one having totally sitting life as no work at all that could be count as a body exercise due to that problem occurs. For Neck pain I would prefer to not take pillow while sleeping, or you may take very thin pillow. It will help to relieve yourself from neck pain for sure. For back Pain you should follow instructions described below -Best medicine for back pain is Rest. Resting for some days will heal the muscles which could be damage because of jerk. Muscles need some time to heal so give them time for the same. Another way is to take message with hot or cold water, Some people take cold water and some takes hot for massage. As in your description I cant found anything like your back pain is because of accident or any big jerk, so it will be fine if you not concern more doctor even. You may try to not taking pillow while sleeping it might work. Hope it will work for your back pain & neck pain. Good luck, Take care. Thanks & regards, |
My mother is suffering with spinal cord pain since last 6 months. If she take rest, she feels better, once she started working in kitchen continuously then again she gets the pain. If she take rest and sleep for 2 hours she feels better. What kind of treatment she need? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I will ask you a few questions. What age is your mother? How is her sun exposure and intake of food rich in calcium and vitamin-D, like fish milk eggs? In old age, you must get an X-ray done of exactly the point at which she points for pain. Also, do her calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase and vitamin D levels checked. She should at moment take some light analgesic like paracetamol with orphan Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Ive had a Chalazion for about three weeks. It resulted after a sty formed on my left eye. Its not very large (smaller than a pea) and I just started adding heat to it. Im starting a new job On Monday, and being that I cant take off right away Im hoping it can be treated without surgery. Are there any home remedies that could help me? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello & thanks for your Q on ChatDoctorI recommend applying a warm compress to the cyst up to four times a day until the swelling reduces and finally disappears. Hold the warm compress on the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time to soften the blockage and speed up the Chat Doctor. Always wash your hands well before applying the compress and use a fresh clean cloth. Never heat the water for a compress in a microwave as it can become too hot and burn the delicate skin of the eyelids. Instead of tap water, you could use normal saline solution. (salt water). Other home remedies for eye cysts abuse of guava leaves as a compress. Warm these leaves and place them in a clean |
My husband has swelling or lump that starts from his anus to his scrotum, about 3/4 inches to 1 inch in length.It is very painful. He is also feeling pain in the muscle of his left buttocks due to this. He is very healthy and works out everyday. Can you provide some feedback; is it muscular or prostate related? He has not had any difficult urinating. What types of doctor should be consulted. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump is most likely a rectal abscess. It may appear due to fistula between the rectum and the skin. This causes tissues inflammation and pus accumulation. Such abscess can be related to inflammatory bowels' disease like Ulcerative Colitis. He should consult a surgeon in a first row. Abscess should be incised and pus Chat Doctor. He should also have colonoscopy and pelvis MRI to determine if there is a fistula. Hope this will help. Regards. |
hi, i have been trying to have a baby for last 9 months but no result. i used to take b.control pills. i have been to my doctor n done some tests which says that i have an enlarged uterus and ovary [14.3 in size]. my doc says that the reports are normal n prescribed me Letrol and to visit her after 4 months. its been so long im really anxious.. have done my husbands tests, everything seems normal with him too. im 32 years old. Guide me please | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. In my opinion, since you are trying to conceive 9 months with no success. Now your gynecologist prescribed Petrol i.e. female. This is used to stimulate ovulation in female. In my opinion get in follicle study and ovulation study. So consult one more gynecologist and get his opinion. Ultrasound study will be helpful in such type of cases. But mind it continue Petrol as prescribed by your treating doctor. Good luck. Chat Doctor. |
My baby is 1n a half year old yesterday she caught some fever and her stomach was not well also we had consulted to a doctor and guven the prescribed medicines before sleeping bit suddenly she started to shiver little bit and woke up should i turn the fan or air condition ON and plese sugest me necessary steps | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question. Your 1.5-year-old daughter had fever and stomach upset. She has been prescribed medicine and she is shivering. Shivering is common in fever. In general child with shivering is not comfortable in fan or AC. it is better to give medicine for fever like paracetamol in shivering, as there fever will down child start having sweating and feel comfortable. I was your treating pediatrician I would examine child for cause of fever. Eg I examine throat by torch. Would send blood and urine for rule out any infection. Hope i able to solve your query have healthy family |
Hello, I use to feel stomach pain at my left side of my stomach. When ever I eat I feel uncomfortable and throw up. I feel something is stuck in my throat and I also belch and sweat when this happen. My stomach keeps on making some funny noise and also have sour mouth. My mouth easily get dry and I feel like Im hungry and normally bring out some gas by farting. Please what could be wrong with me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. From your description of symptoms I'm included to think in terms of some kind of obstruction for the food passage from stomach.I'd also need some more specific details like-How much time does it take before you throw up after food intake ?-What is the consistency and color of the vomits ?-Does it pain when you swallow food ?-Is the difficulty more to solids or liquids ? These details would help me to make some more specific comments on your condition. The sour mouth could be due to nutritional deficiencies associated with your present condition. My advice is you get yourself examined by a general surgeon and get an upper gastrointestinal copy done if needed. Wish you good health. Please revert if you have further queries ? |
Hi, i am 30 and suffering from cod and weigh 77 kgs am 5.4, also my husband has a low sperm count, we had 1 failed ivf and one failed frozen embryo transfer, my husband has totally given up. But i really want to get pregnant deliver my live baby who is healthy.Is there any hope, my husband is not intersted to put me again through the procedure of IVF but he is ok with medicinal procedure.What should i do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As you have pod (polycystic ovarian disease), and your husband has low sperm count, other than IVF invited fertilization, GUI intrauterine insemination if your ovaries produce enough size follicle is better option. Pcod is treatable condition. So you can concentrate on it after consulting your gynecologist and go for GUI. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
I had unprotected sex last night and I dont want to get pregnant. My last period date was 20th August2011, should I use emergency Contraceptive pill? Is it Safe? I have heard that after having such medicines, periods become very irregular and lot of other side effects are there. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you had the intercourse during your safe period, there is no need for any emergency contraception because pregnancy cannot occur. However, if you had the intercourse during your fertile period, chances of conception are high and hence, emergency contraception is needed. You can either take the pill or go for the insertion of an IUD, depending on your need. It is true that emergency contraceptive pills create hormonal disturbances owing to their high hormone content. That is why their use should be restricted to the real emergencies, once or twice a year. Occasional use does less harm. Hope this helps. |
Hi, about two weeks ago I had a health checkup where I noticed a brown spot on my knee that had suddenly appeared next to a black mole that appeared a few years ago. I had the old mole checked up before and was told it was benign. Anyway it concerned me so I asked the doctor to take a look. He didn t make mucChatDoctorments on it but wrote me a referral to a specialist and suggest I get a biopsy there. I ve tried scratching at the brown spot and scrubbing at it. It s definitely not dirt or anything as it did not budge at all but I just looked at it and it has disappeared leaving a slight bump. Should I be concerned about this? I have not seen the specialist yet but would like not to if it isn t anything serious. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for the query. No doctor is able to tell if the mole is benign or malignant without removing it and sending for histopathology. Dermatologist is able to establish if the mole is in high risk of melanoma malignum. It can be done with dermatoscope. But the final diagnose can be set only when you do remove it and check for cancer cells under the microscope. If the mole changes its size, color, gets painful, redness appears around, gets more prominent, the verges are uneven, the mole is suspicious and should be removed. Otherwise, it should be left alone. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I have a hollow feeling in my chest . Like its empty. Sometimes I feel like its the need to have someone to love but I already have plenty of people who love me. Its not a physical pain, more of an emotional pain. But it hurts a lot and sometimes I just want to break down and cry. I ve never been depressed and never had a boyfriend. So its not heartbreak. I want to know why this is happening and how I can stop it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor It seems that you are having symptoms of Mixed anxiety and depression. Hollowness in chest is seen in anxiety. You are having feeling that you need someone to love, emotional pain. Many times you just want to break down and cry. These are the symptoms of mild depression. Treatment is available in form of medicines like SSRI (Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline) or SARI (Duloxetine, Venlafaxine), you can consult any good Psychiatrist for that. Psychological methods like Cognitive therapy and behavior therapy are also very beneficial. Thanks |
My three-year-old son developed a rash from Vicks Vapor Rub. Its itching him terribly. Does not appear as hives, rather small red bumps similar to heat rash. Any ideas on how to help him? We tried benadryl and this did not help the rash or the itching. Thanks! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. You can use HY Chat Doctor. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine, but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I have had chairi malformation surgery and am having symptoms return with some new ones also. I am going to see neurologist in sept. but I was wondering if my symptoms could be anything else. I am having pain in back of neck and shoulders. I also have headaches often and tremors. I do get the pins and needles feeling in my arms and hands also. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and thanks for the query, It would be certainly necessary to revisit your surgeon for a review. This could actually be early indirect signs of return of symptoms, and an early intervention would be advisable. Control clinical evaluations, CT scans, MRIs and a Geography if possible, depending on the clinical state might help clarify the current situation. However, while waiting, simple analgesics for pain could be helpful. Kind regards. Bain LE, MD |
My heart keep fluttering. It started out mild this morning, but it has gotten worse to where it makes me cough...i only been taking B-12 vitamin and Biotin. Also I did a 3 1/2 walk Thursday. Could any of these be the cause? How can I make it stop? Its an uncomfy feeling. Do I need to go to Urgent care? | 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. No, any of these can not cause such symptoms. And yes, you should definitely consult doctor immediately and rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). Arrhythmia can cause Fluttering sensations in chest and if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life-threatening. So consult doctor immediately and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). You may need anti arrhythmia Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, which medicine is good to use. I am suffering low sperm count due to vericocele. Visited two urologists to confirm. one is given MAXOZA-L and other other gave HEYFORTE capsules. Please let me know which medicine is perfect and good for me. The course for 3 months. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... Both tablets are good that contain certain useful vitamins .... Hey forte will be better one containing coenzymes Q10 also along with arginine and zinc.... So complete its course.... Avoid smoking and alcohol.... Discuss with doctor for surgical correction of varicocele as they can affect sperm.... Healthy and balanced diet taken..... Fruits more.... Spinach, blueberries, virus fruits will be good.... Do regular exercise... Avoid stress..... After complete course of Chat Doctor. . Take care. |
Hi doctor,I am a 24 year old lady and married. I have thyroid and irregular period sometimes. For thyroid, I am taking Eltroxin 75 mcg and I am in control. It has been two months since, I last got my period. We used condom while having sex. For three days, I had light cramps on and off in lower abdomen. Since two days, I am having nauseous feeling. Took a home pregnancy test and got negative result. Kindly suggest. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Irregular periods are not only be associated with thyroid but few other conditions too. Check this time for your periods. Suppose, you are still not getting, but having nauseous feeling and vomiting sensation, then I would suggest you to get a beta-hCG test done to rule out pregnancy. Beta-hCG test is a blood test carried out that gives more confirmatory and accurate results even after home pregnancy test is found to be negative. No matter whether the results of beta-hCG is found to be positive or negative, I would recommend you to get an ultrasound of pelvis done. If the ultrasound scan shows negative result, we can rule out the possibility of polycystic ovary syn ChatDoctor. If the ultrasound scan turns out to be positive, we can know the pregnancy details. Medicine to get periods can be prescribed if pregnancy is ruled out. 1. Beta-hCG and 2. Ultrasound of pelvis. Follow up with reports to an obstetrician and gynaecologist physician online.- |
Doctor,my daughter is 1 year old.she is passing yellow,watery,smelly stools for the past 4 days(about two times daily-once in the morning and again in the evening).Before this occurred she used to pass yellow , non watery stool once a day which was normal.but now she is not eating any thing and not passing urine as much as she used to. i gave "Prezolac"-pre and Prebiotic blended capsules as my doctor told me with youghurt. But she is still passing yellow ,watery and smelly stools.she has no appetite.what shall i do...pls help me.Thank You. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to the ChatDoctorDont worry. In my opinion it seems that your child is suffering from mild infection of gut, or she is probably taking a lot of sugars in her diet leading to toddlers diarrhea (not exactly even diarrhea as the frequency is perfectly within normal range). I would suggest, -maintain a good HY Chat Doctor. -Keep a check on sugar intakes and syrups.- continue probiotics-add antibiotic if fever or blood in stool |
My aunt (aged 51) has been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in Stage 4. Doctors are advising radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy. They also doubt whether she can withstand radiation therapy since she is too weak and weighing only 35 kgs. Is there any other treatment available? How long is the life expectancy? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Cancer is a difficult condition to treat and if your aunt has stage 4 cancer then survival even with the best care can vary from 6 months to two years. It is important to know the exact area of cancer involvement. Cancer in esophagus happens due to the growth extending in to the lumen and then proliferating to cause obstruction to ingested foods. Surgery cannot be done at this stage and therefore radiation therapy has been recommended by her doctors. To increase passage of flow through the cancer area, you can discuss with your doctors if she can be given monitored doses of radiation followed by inserting a metallic stent to cause improvement in swallowing. Radiation is best and chemotherapy may be even more difficult for her in this case. Please do not worry. |
My Lipase levels are high at 158. The amylase level is at 82, which is normal. What could be the cause of this. My present doctor as well as my last primary care doctor do not seem concerned. This has been the case for at least 11 years. I have a sensitivity to gluten and wheat.Could there be a correlation? I do not have abdominal pain just sensitivity to wheat, gluten and some dairy. Thanks so much! Carol Ann Trifiletti | 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. Your lipase level is high with normal amylase level. But it is like that for last 11 years with no any abdominal pain or other symptoms. So nothing to worry about enzymes level. Avoid wheat, rye, barley and other dairy products against which you have allergy. No other treatment is required right now. Just be relaxed. 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, My twenty year old son had two cavities filled two weeks ago and is suffering with severe pain along the jaw and gum area. He has gone back to the dentist twice the first time the adjusted the bite and the the second time they said it was possibly his wisdom teeth causing the pain. The pain is getting worse and we went this morning and they xrayed the teeth that were filled and they appeared fine but the dentist suggested replacing the fillings with medicated fillings for two weeks and then refilling them again. I am not sure what to do. THey gave him some oral antibiotics and a prescription for Motrin. We are seeing an oral surgeon tomorrow. Do you have any advice for me? Thank you, | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have pain in restored tooth your dentist has replaced your filling and gives you medicated filling I would like to tell you this treatment is said as indirect pulp capping, this is done for capping of pulp If you won't get relief in pain after medicated filling then you have to go for Root canal treatment in tooth. Consult your dentist and go for investigation IOWA X-ray of tooth and treatment if you won't get relief. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. |
My 80 yr old father just had a minor procedure done to evacuate the blood due to a sub dual hematoma . He does not have a history of history of seizures. He has been prescribed eptoin , do not know the dosage, for a period of one year. Is this common? He also takes medicines for BP and adult onset diabetes . What is your advice? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Rama S V, The Option has been prescribed in an attempt to prevent occurrence of seizures. It is not uncommon for this medication to be prescribed after neurosurgical operations. However, there is usually not an increased incidence of seizures following evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma. As far as your question regarding the duration of taking this medicine goes, there is no hard and fast rule and practices vary from giving it for a week or two to much longer periods. This is according to the preference of the treating physician and practices vary. Hope this helps. |
I had a CT lung scan yesterday. I am a long time smoker. I was called today to set up an appointment for another CT scan- this time of the chest. Does his mean that they probably saw signs of cancer and want to see how far it has spread.? It was after hours and I can t get hold of my doctor. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for your question. There is no doubt that cigarette smoking causes cancer, besides many more problems, But ordering for repeat CT scan doesn't means cancer. There could be many more reasons for which your physician wants to repeat the scan. Maybe he/ She wants more description of the findings for which CT was ordered, or he wants some missing details to be looked into, and finally he wants contrast study of the disease, in which scan is done after injecting a dye to confirm or rule out cancer Hope this answers your question |
My baby boy just turned 6 months, I introduced him to nestle nan 2, he was on nestle nan 1 before, but now he has loose stools. He always needs a diaper change every now and then compared to before. What is causing this change? He does not cry though. Am just worried about these excessive loose stools. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.it is quite common when a formula feed is being changed and hence do not worry. You have rightly mentioned that he is not crying, that means he doesn't have any pain in the tummy. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FREQUENCY OF THE STOOLS IF THE KID IS ACTIVE AND PASSING URINE WELL. Regards - |
My son is 8 years old and has an enlarged spleen.He is about 83 lbs and almost 5 ft tall.He is normally a very healthy child.He has had bloodwrok done twice,both time showed a low platelet count.He has also had an x-ray,ultrasound and has been tested for strep and mono.All of which have showed nothing | 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. It seems your child has Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), but we should exclude Lupus, Leukemia,hereditary anemia, mononucleosis. Because splenomegaly is due to another underlying illness, treatment will depend upon the primary cause. In some situations, removal of the spleen (splenectomy) may be part of the treatment. Splenectomy limits the number of red blood cells destroyed and helps treat the disease. Also, your child should follow hypoallergenic diet, you can discuss his treatment with hematologist. 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 your son good health |
I am a 50 year old female with hepatitis c 1A ive had for many many years. lately i have put on belly weight and have started feeling a mild muscle twitch under my right rib cage. Is this a sign of an enlarged liver. iprobably weigh about 142 but my normal weight is130 | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you are hepatitis c positive since many years.... Your liver might be enlarged if in active phase.... To determine severity of liver involvement liver biopsy could be useful...Meanwhile, take low fat diet... Fruits and green leafy veg more.... Foods like carrot, papaya, lemon juice, Indian gooseberry, dandelion, beets etc. taken more....that is good for liver... Junk foods and alcohol kept limited. Take care. |
About 18 months ago I had an inner ear infection in my left ear, I had two lots of antibiotics and the ent specialist said I had damaged the ear canal , at the same time I had to have a filling in my top left side tooth this then developed into an infection and I had to have 2 root canals and a procedure at the hospital to try and get rid of the infection, during this time I started to develop pain in the left side of my face, head neck and left side base of my head, I am on painkillers constantly for this pain and I have undergone a course of physio, this has not worked and the physio has said he can not do anymore to help. Do u think a nerve in my gum from all the dental work could have caused this. Please advise I don t know what to do next. Thankyou. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear friend thanks for sharing your concern. Your history is suggestive of PULPITS. If RCT is done successfully then there is no question of spreading infection further to ear or anywhere else. Have you got your X-ray done? I would suggest you to go for a second opinion too along with your X-ray of treated tooth. Also get an OPG done to see the surrounding bone and tissues for any infection there. You can get a X-ray done for TMJ to see if any problem lies with that? Your X-ray will suggest you the underlying cause and accordingly treatment can be planned. Hope this helps. Thanks. |
Unlike most people I turn pale after exercise, even in the heat. My All my blood counts are ok, I dont feel dizzy, though more recently I have been lagging in energy levels after about 40 minutes of exersize. Also finding myself more short of breath. Had childhood asthma but no major issues until now, though Shortness of breath doesn t feel like my asthma did, and no wheeze. Any ideas why? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, if u had childhood asthma and at present shortness of breath on heavy exercises, then there is possibility of tracheobronchial hyper responsiveness, .due to exertion which leads to increased tissue oxygen demand and then increase of respiratory rate for a while. If it comes down to normal after taking rest for about 5- 10 minutes then there is no need of treatment, if not then u need to see pulmonologist |
I had an ultra sound today and am told that I have liver cirocis(sp). Are you able to tell me about this? I am a diabetic and had triple bi pas 2 years ago and now they have to try entering some kind of tubing because my breathing is going down. If you can help at all , I would be very thankful. Brian Powers Smith | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Brian welcome to Chat Doctor... Cirrhosis is chronic liver disease in which liver structure distorted by fibrosis and nodule formation over liver.... Our aim is to prevent its complication like portal hypertension .... You are also diabetic.... Here are few advise.... Take low fat diet.... In breakfast and lunch take green leafy salad of carrot, tomato, spinach excuse less oil in cooking... Take enough protein .... Fruits taken more... Avoid cheese, butter, junk food and non veg like food.... Low salt diet taken... You are also having cardiac history. So regular follow up needed. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
Hello Doctor , My 2 year 2 month old daughter is diaognised to have naso- bronchial allergy . I am allergic to dust and molds and i get persistent running nose and sneezing when i expose myself to any of them. I guess my daughter have it from me. I daughter seem to be allergic to dust. I do not take her to very dusty places, still she seem to have persistent cough and cold . The cough is the biggest concern to me now as its the bed time cough and she is been coughing all the time when she lie down to sleep. Her sleep is getting disturbed for weeks to-gether now. Her cough is both dry and wet. She just finished her antibiotic course and a 7 day course of ventorline cough syrup, which got down her cold , but the cough doesnt seem to get better. I am really tired of giving her medicines (quite a lot) for more than 3 months. My pediatrician have put her on Mont air tablets and Metaspray nasal spray, he has clearly mentioned that i need to give the above medicines for minimum 3 months to see the results. I am continuing with those medicines, but i cant just wait and watch my baby coughing and struggling. Can i do something to get rid of her cough. I need help. My daughter needs help. Please suggest. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have read your question carefully and I think she has Hyper Reactive Airway disease(HAD) kindly keep away your child from any allergens at home, wash her bedsheet bed cover twice a week, if you have carpet at home then take it off, some plants like Parthenon can cause similar problem chop it away if it's in the surrounding, switch to mosquito repellents which do not throw smoke. And give those medications. |
Back in late October I noticed a small, lump under my left jaw. I saw an ENT doctor about this who initially thought it was a swollen lymph node and tried antibiotics. After that did not help, he ordered a MRI of the neck. The results showed a well-circumscribed mass on the left submandibular salivary gland, about 1.4 cm. It does not hurt, no other symptoms and has not grown in size. t1 signal was diminished, while T2 was moderately increased. There was considerable contrast enhancement. No bulky lymphadenopathy, bony lesion or vascular lesion was seen. Radiologist recommended surgical incision or biopsy. After the MRi results my doctor also suggested the surgical removable of the entire gland after a FNA was done. I just had a FNA biopsy but the pathologist was unable to get a sample due to the small size of the tumor and the fact that it is movable. Should I talk to the doctor about surgical removable for biopsy? Does this seem more like a benign mass to you? Should I get a second opinion from another ENT? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,Reply-opinion-1-Its submandibular -lump -stable and without symptoms-appears a benign tumor, but still-2-FNAC-repeat report is advised, Adv.Treat-1-Wait and watch-with follow-up bi-wkly for 6 MTV,2-Your CBC and Lung Xray-report -mail it, 3-More details -if evening fever, morning stiffness of its. And many more would help-in next follow-up-in details-is a must need. Thnks Welcome for more f/ up queries. |
my mother 73 years old left brest found one lumps after operation baiopsi report positiv after that we are go though to oncologist surgen then he suggest operate the hole brest.18 nov operate the hole brest and biopsi rport negative so my question is now cemotherapy needed | 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. Chemotherapy is needed in breast cancer. If after complete removal of breast, biopsy report doesn't show cancer then chemotherapy is not required. Please send me your biopsy reports or consult your doctor and plan 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 otherwise healthy, breastfeeding, 12 mo old has her first illness. High fever (103-104+). She has twitching that seems like exaggerated startle response while awake and when drifting off to sleep but she responds as if it is painful, like getting shocked. Not seizures, she is fully conscious and breathing regularly. Just hyperactive nerves r/t fever? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I understand your anxiety. I feel your child has got a probable viral illness. Any viral fever can cause very high temperatures. As long as she is not having lethargy or inactivity or any other unusual symptoms you need not panic. Some child Chat Doctor. You can give her paracetamol suspension (15 mg per kilo of her body weight). Please calculate based on the strength of the suspension. If fever doesn't resolve by 48 hours, or she is out of her normalcy you can consult a pediatrician in person. |
I have few questions regarding brain angiograhy. My mom went for her brain MRI last week and neurosurgeon ask me that she need brain angiography. What I want to consult one more doctor if you want I can share the copy of her MRI reports. Sure May I have your name I have few questions regarding brain angiograhy. My mom went for her brain MRI last week and neurosurgeon ask me that she need brain angiography. What I want to consult one more doctor if you want I can share the copy of her MRI reports. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | SEE MR, why did you consult neurosurgeon? That means, whether she, is suffering from high blood pressure sync long time? Or anything else? Brain angiogram is different from brain angiography, first one is non-invasive investigation, while 2one is procedure carried out to correct abnormalities in brain circulation, of course you can take reports of MRI by requesting hospital Chat Doctor. THING IS THAT WHOMEVER YOU CONSULT, IF THEY WILL BE HAVING ALL RIGHTS TO INVESTIGATE PATIENT WITHOUT ANY1S PREFER PERMISSION, ESPICALLY IN CONSULTATIONS OF SUPER SPECIALISTS. |
Yes, my son just started a new job at a nursery and came home with wet pants yesterday. When he took his pants off he had big red welts all over his legs and feet. His feet and ankles are swollen and stiff. Thanks in advance for any suggestions as to what it could be and what to do. He hasn t felt well for the few days prior. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. By what you quote it should be an urticaria or a simple skin allergy. You can use HY Chat Doctor. Most important thing to be remembered is that it has a propensity to recur (called as second crop) within 10-14 days. If this happens, you can start using the same medicine, but I suggest you get the kid evaluated with your pediatrician. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
I am 53 years old, female, and have led a too-sedentary life for several years due to injuries from a car accident. I have been getting back in shape a little and now I am worried about some feelings I have just recently as this week. I feel tired, havent slept well, feel depressed, almost weepy. Two nights ago I was ironing and got an intense sharp pain right at my right temple that lasted for a minute or two. I finally sat down and took my blood pressure. It was something lilke 116/6? and my heart rate was 78 or so. I feel some tenderness in the same spot on my temple tonight, without touching it. I have been eating a lot,and feel like Im having an anxiety attack(physical chest symptoms) and for some reason I am worried about my heart. Any thoughts. email> YYYY@YYYY | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I understand your concern. Insomnia or sleeping difficulty and tiredness are the symptoms of depression. Depression can co morbid with anxiety feature or anxiety disorder. Treatment is must and early treatment will bring better recovery. Treatment only can possible after proper psychological evaluation. It can be treated with multi modalities of treatment like medicines, psychotherapy,counseling and ECT. Choice is depended upon symptomatic presentations and severity. Consult psychiatrists and get further help. Glad to help you further. Thank you. |
Hi, recently my wife undergone a ceasserian baby delivery.She is under control of all spicy and oily foods and feeds breakmilk to the baby but baby is having loose motion and gold colour water like stool. I took the baby to doctor twice she said this is normal.My query is how to prevent it and what kind of food to be given to baby s mother and to prevent baby s anus blisters and to stp crying the baby as some insect is biting in her stomach. plz suggest me sir/madam | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.... Mothers food is not at all related to the babies' problem. Do not restrict mothers dirt regarding us. What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. When the baby takes milk, the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastronomic reflex. Do not worry. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Regards - |
Hi my name is Blanca. My daughter she is diagnosed with depression, and she also has anxiety,neck pain a little back pain, and really hard time slepping? We have tried medication for depression and it makes her sick? For slepping we have tried all type of sleepy tea and also again medicine but it does not work at all! My daughter and i looked for other methods to see if they came help and we came across medical marijuana, but she says she does not like to smoke? So me and her looked for a other way and it said there is foods, and she said she will be willing to try. I agreed because i just want her to feel better and not be depressed any longer? We do have a physicist but i dont know what i say to her? My question i want to ask you is Can a minor a 14 year old get a medical marijuana card with my supervision and permissions? Can i the mother get in trouble by asking? I really need a answer thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Blanca, I appreciate your concern towards your daughter. The fact is medical marijuana has not been vigorously scientifically studied. The effects on respiratory tracts with smoking will be unavoidable. For depression and anxiety there are different groups of medicines. Which Chat Doctor. Also, many psychotherapies have been proved to be beneficial and helps a lot of kids like yours. You can get appointment with a psychologist too. |
Hi i was undergoing follicular scan from D9 and on D18 my Endometrium thickness - 0.94 of Type - P and in left ovary had follicles PL (T 1.9 AP 1.4 L 1.8) and AL (T 2.5 AP 1.6 L 2.3 ) And PM (T 1.3 AP 0.9 L 1.4 ) This day i took the Fertigen injection and went for a repeat scan to check for ruptured follicle on D20 however this day there were no ruptured follicles and the readings were as follows ENDOMETRIUM THICKNESS - 0.95 TYPE - ES? no FRU fluid FOLLICLE SIZE - L (T 3.1. AP 2.4 L 2.6) M (T 3.0 AP 2.3. L 2.7 ) MM (T 1.5 AP 1.3 L 1.4) and it showed haemorrhage in L and M, however MM was progressing LUF . I was asked for a followup scan on D23 where they found a ruptured follicle with following readings ENDOMETRIUM THICKNESS - 0.98 TYPE - S and FOLLICLE SIZE L [Ruptured] CL ( T 2.4 AP 1.6 L 2.4 ) LUF- M ( T 3.0 AP 2.4 L 3.0 ) MM ( T 2.0 AP 2.0 L 2.0 ) i made contact the same night and also started my course of Duphastone 10 mg. i am 34 yrs old and weigh 75 kg and my height is 5.5 ft . I have been working out doing aerobics and had enrolled in a weight loss therapy clinic where they give gel massages and steam belts and all to reduce weight. QUESTION::My question to you is can i continue with my aerobics and weight loss therapy after the follicle has ruptured. I have not dared to continue going to aerobics and weight loss sessions as yet and today is D25 also want to know with my weight i worry it can bring in complications....both to conceive and after conception. Please suggest what i can do. Thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for writing in. I appreciate your dedication towards losing weight. But I must emphasize that while there isn't any proven harm in continuing aerobics till you get pregnant, medically steam belts are not an approved form of treatment for weight loss. Although there are few studies reporting the safety of sauna bathing, there isn't much scientific research on sauna belts even though the working principle is same in both. With such conflicting evidence, I would suggest you to continue aerobics and consult a good dietician for tailor made diet chart till you conceive. Once you get pregnant, you will have to go for pregnancy friendly exercises or yoga and eat a healthy balanced diet. Hope this little piece of information helped. Good luck. |
brotherinlaw; stage 4 cancer of prostate,lung & liver. now he is suffering thru blood clots thru the kidneys; they have put in a catheter but the blood clots keep clogging it. give me an idea of what to expect; I don t expect you to give blow by blow, just something so we can know what to look out for. what is causing the bloodclots we don t exactly know; don t want to open him up unless life threatening. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have to understand that Cancer itself is the risk factor for the blood clot. Because tumor cells release some chemicals which promote blood clot formation. Further cancer in the liver and lung are potential to cause blood clots, and also he is in stage 4 stage. As he is in stage 4, he may now either immobile or bedridden. This in turn increase the risk of blood clot formation and deep vein thrombosis (blood clot formation in deep veins). If he is on chemotherapy or radiotherapy, it may also pose him to the risk of blood clot formation. At this stage, he needs blood thinners like injectable Heparin or Oral warfarin. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
I had a root canal done twice on the same tooth. I had to see a specialist the second time. Need less to say Ispent a lot of money on this one tooth. Im still having tooth aches. And I am now having headaches everyday. I believe they did the root canal on the wrong tooth. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have pain even after root canal treatment then it can be due to Periapical pathology or due to you have periodontal pocket in Fixed prosthesis (Capping) . For this you should consult dentist and go for investigations IOWA x-ray if won't get relief then go for Extraction and then fix prosthesis. Hope this will help you. |
I have had a sore throat (only on my right side) for about a week, and a lump behind my right ear. I started feeling better until I woke up this morning and now I have some kind of lump in the back of my throat (right side) I have been running a fever, and feeling really weak and achy. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Dear,These lumps need to be reviewed and consulted by your ER Ent-Surgeon. The lump in the throat seems to be Acute Tonsillitis. Lump behind right ear may be related with it and could be mastitis with abscess. So consultation with ER Ent-Surgeon would fix solution to your intriguing lump problem at 2 sites. This would resolve your query. Write excellent review if you feel that this reply has helped you a lot. Welcome for any further query in this regard to Chat Doctor and to ME. Have a good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
Ive had left upper quadrant pain over a month. Ultrasound normal..GI doc wants colonoscopy...the area is tender when he palpated. He said its in the area of the splenic flexure. I have now diagnosed my self with the worst. At first no real big changes in bowel movements, now I am trying to be more aware- I noticed looser stools. Other day almost diarrhea. I have been under a lot of stress as well, just lost my Father. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am sorry for your loss. I think that your doctor thinks that you have colitis or some other pathology in the colon. Colitis is basically an infection in the large intestine. The diarrhea and location of the abdominal pain go along with such an infection and I too think that to be a valid possibility. Your doctor wants to do a colonoscopy to be certain that there is no other pathology. However, you can go for a course of metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days and see if you get some relief. |
Hi Doctor, My son is having cold and cough all the time and gets snoring while sleep. Doctors say adenoids are swollen and say it will clear up by age. But he is suffering from cold all the time and no medicine also working fine for him. He will get tit back with in a week. What is your suggestion. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your baby is not doing well. Some child Chat Doctor. Your doctors have correctly pointed out that his adenoids or tonsils are enlarged. The tonsils regress after a certain age and I guess that you would have to be a bit patient and wait till the condition gradually subsides on its own. Surgery is only advised in case of severe cases where there are episodes of cough and cold several times a year. You have not mentioned the age of the child and I would have been able to comment better. If age appropriate, gurgle with lukewarm water may give him some relief. I hope that helps. Feel free to revert in case of further queries. |
I have problem of high prolactin level.periods come 8days earlier.before it it comes 3days before.i have comietely driness.my age is 42years.i have thyroid problem but now a days normal.in these conditions pregnancy can happens or not?plz also tell me prolactin controll diet. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, thanks for writing in. A high prolactin level can cause ovulation problems, hence It's essential to do a workup for the cause and treat it- usually medicines suffice.Additionally, it maybe linked to an under functioning thyroid as well as the Chat Doctor. Hence, please consult a gynecologist or endocrinologist who can diagnose, correct and monitor the hormonal imbalances. Your periods also need to be regularized. A healthy lifestyle, exercise, with a nutritious diet devoid of processed & preservative rich food will help you to feel healthy, achieve a hormonal balance naturally and increase chances of pregnancy. Please do write in if you have any more queries. Bye. |
I have a dull ache sometimes real sharp pain on the left side of my left rib cage , almost at the bottom of the ribs moreless ttowards the back side It doesn t hurt to touch it only when stretched or contracted. It started hurting after shoveling gravel rock | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since you have developed pain after physical activity (shoveling-digging), in my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain mostly. But we should rule out cardiac cause first for left side chest pain. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. It is musculoskeletal pain mostly due to shoveling gravel rock. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid heavy weight lifting.2. Avoid strenuous exercise and movements causing pain.3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site. |
I have been suffering with bells palsy since surgery for esophageal cancer , esophogectomy, March 15th. I have a very sore lump behind my left ear that is very painful. Is this normal ? Drs. said 6 mos. for recovery from the bells, I see no improvement yet and we are approaching month 3. Quite a lot of face and neck pain. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dear thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor virtual online clinic.It's my pleasure to help you. My diagnosis -painful lump behind left ear-is unrelated to the bells palsy after oesophagectomy-3 myths back. Recovery in the Bells palsy takes 3-6 myths times and is mostly due to the long-cold exposure during oesophagectomy. You can expect recovery by 2 yrs even. So don't get panicky. Get the painful lump treated-which could be secondary to some ear infection-externa -Otis / or may be due to scalp infection. Treatment-for the painful lump-a-Surgeons opinion a must., b-Tb NSAIDs, c-Antibiotics under doctors advise., d-Cold compresses.c-some sedatives for a day or 2. I advise you to Consult an ER Surgeon-on the safer side.Don't worry and act fast. This would solve your worrisome query. Hope this would solve your query. Wellcome to my Chat Doctor clinic once again. Have a Good Day. |
For three weeks a eye problem.Lower lid very itchy and swollen.The tear duct red and a little swollen.Went to the doc three times and was given antibiotic cream then a med called TevaCephalexin.Gor Crusty and now a big puffy bag under my eye.What to do.Tried warm water on cloth! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a lacrimal duct infection or blockage. I agree with the antibiotic ointment recommended by the ophthalmologist. But, I would not recommend hot packs on this region, as they may exacerbate the inflammation. Cold packs instead can be more helpful, in reducing the swelling. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
My daughter is 24 DAYS old - she has been prescribed for Ornof (ofloxacin) suspension for 3 days - once in a day, half teaspoonful - she had some mucus in her stools - is it okay to give antibiotic, and if yes is it okay to give for 3 days (and not 5 days)? Thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, If the doctor has thought that it is reasonable for your baby to take anti then you should give it to her. Antibiotics are prescribed in pre-term babies as well (in preterm babies and newborns) in case of infections because there is no other choice if they are needed. Therefore, your precious little one-month daughter should have no problems with it. Please continue for 5 days at least because early stopping of anti increases the chances of anti resistance. Best! |
I want to know if I may be pregnant. I was pregnant a year ago and I was takin urine test that came back negative but when a blood test was done I was pregnant. I had a tunal pregnancy so I had to have emergency surgery to have the baby removed from my left tube and also had to get my tube removed. For the last 4 months I have been having unprotected sex and thinking I could not conceive but I have had irregular periods lasting 2days or a week late now I experiencing mood swings, stomach fluttering, vomiting sometimes not often, sleeping more, yesterday I experienced lower back pains for the first time, chest and stomach getting bigger but I have taking numerous pregnancy test and they come back negative. Could it be possible that I may be pregnant ago and could it be urine test do not work for me? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Pregnancy test is a reliable test for pregnancy testing. It may give wrong results occasionally due to some errors in sample collection/contaminated container or wrong readings. ... burn not at multiple testings. -ve test report is very rare to be wrong. You should try to confirm it with blood Chat Doctor test or USG abdomen which would definitely show positive signs if pregnancy is there... this would confirm/exclude pregnancy. Please consult a gynecologist. She will examine you & get you investigated Offer counselling ... also treat you for getting regular menstruation . After which you can try for conception too. Thanks. |
Hello, I am an 18 year old female 125 pounds and stand about 52. I have a lump that is swollen right below my left ear. I also have one right bellow my cheek bone. Thy are both very painful and have caused the left side of my face to swell. I have kept ice on it to help the swelling go down but nothings working. I just want to know whats going on and what to do? | 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 lump below ear and cheek bone is post-articular lump which is very painful in nature. It could be due to an infected sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like lymphatic cysts and could be due to swollen lymph nodes due to ENT infection and chronic throat infection. Another possible reason is blockage of ducts of salivary gland which is causing saliva obstruction and pain and swelling. I would suggest you to go for an FNAC(fine needle aspiration cytology) and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation. Visit ENT specialist once and check if swelling can be relieved by digital pressure manipulation. Sucking on lime and citrus substances can stimulate salivary secretion. Surgical intervention is recommended only after proper diagnosis. Take oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines as these will help in pain and swelling reduction. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, |
hello sir i am swami , i am getting a bad smell from my mouth , i will brush my teeth daily 5-10 mins.and i dont have habbit like smokking , drinking and eating pans & soamps. so, how to avoid getting bad smell from mouth and what are the precautions . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary to gum or tooth infection or any respiratory tract infection like sinusitis or gastrointestinal disorders. Consult an oral physician and get yourself examined to rule out these conditions. If it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash. If it is tooth infection get the tooth restored. If it is respiratory tract infection consult a pulmonologist and gastroenterologist if it is a gastrointestinal disorder. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
hello I have been taking Celebrex for some time for arthritis pain. I have been fortunate to have avoided pain in my arms and shoulders until just recently. the pain will actually awaken me from a dead sleep. in my arms shoulders, wrist. I am sitting in my recliner awaiting my narcotic pain killer to start working so I can finish my nights sleep. and suggestions come to mind? | 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. As mentioned by you, about the sharp pain in the arms, shoulders and wrists, I will advise to undergo a complete neuromuscular assessment. Also, this sharp shooting pain can be due to the pathology of the nerve. And for which your or tho may advise you for an MRI, which will help understand the physiology of the soft tissues in the cervical spine. Post which with a combination of medicine and physical therapy, the symptoms will come into control, also, on a later stage, exercises will be taught to strengthen the muscles and avoid nerve impingement, which is common for this kind of sharp pain. Usually, patients recover with good health in 2-3 weeks, and later stages, exercises are followed at home. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
it appears to be that I have an abcessed tooth. I got a bump on my gum 4 months ago and had pain. I then took antibiotics to kill the infection and the little sac on my gum never went away. now 4 months later, puss is coming out when I push it. I have been gargling with salt and water. and going to see a dentist tommorrow. Will I lose my tooth? because I waited so long? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Tell me about your pain... is your pain continuous .is there any hole or cavity on your tooth. In such case you can save your tooth by doing root canal treatment .BT if no part of tooth is left and your whole tooth structure is lost that in such case you have to remove it. Bt not to worry there are any option for tooth replacement like implants, crown, bridges etc.so DNT worry have root canal treatment and save it ....... |
I have been having problems with my R knee and they ve done an MRI and found no irregularities .. Pain, swelling and a quick sharp pain that makes my leg buckle.. also I have a feeling of bruising on the outside of that same leg.... I m wondering if it could be hip related ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes hip pain can be felt in the knee. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Furthermore, I advise you to undergo vitamin D test as vitamin D deficiency can because of such pains. If found low you can take its supplements. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
My father has been diagnosed with epilepsy and S-protein deficiency since 12 years. he has frequent seizures (once every 3 months). he has been on medication for epilepsy (tegritol/eptoin) for more than 10 years now. I wanted to know what are the things he should do/not do in order to prevent these frequent seizures ? Is it advisable for him to use a laptop/computer at all ? Does that trigger epilepsy ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, your question is an intelligent one. There are certain precautions which we advise to the epilepsy patient and his family in order to reduce the chances of a new episode.1. Sleep - a good sound sleep at night is a must. Never make the patient sit for night hours even if there is a family function.2. Medicine-always. Carry meds with you while travelling. Put them in bag even before you put clothes in it. The meds should be given daily (without missing a single day) in made of seizure disorder. It is a must.3. The brand of the med should ideally never be changed (on which the patient keeps fine or seizure free).4. One should avoid seeing TV after evening hours, especially under dim light. Prefer using laptop for limited time and in proper light (preferably daylight).5. Person should carry a card which has his identification and tells that he has epilepsy, number of the doctor or family to be contacted in emergency.6. If patient comes to know that he is going ti have a satire by some uneasy" feeling", he should try to lie down on ground at a safe place immediately to prevent fall.7. Avoid all kinds of addictive substances, sometimes even coke is advised to be stopped.8. Get your blood tests and liver function regularly. Hope this helps you. |
Hello For the second time in two weeks I have a swelling & considerable pain in my left wrist. The first time I felt that a vein was blocked so took Aspirin 3 times that day. The swelling started to go down within an hour & then progressively got better. It wasn t 100% but not so painful. I have the same thing again now & feel it is a blockage. I am sure you will recommend getting it checked however is a blocked vein an urgent problem or will I be given anticoagulants anyway? Leanne | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Looking at your details it does not look to be vein blockage. Such pain with swelling can be due to:-Synovitis of wrist-Rheumatoid arthritis-Gout-InjuryI shall advise you to have a complete blood examination including CBC, serum uric acid, ESR, RA factor to rule out problem. At this time, taking preparation containing indomethacin or salicylic acid on prescription will help you. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi I am having two calluses on the ball of both my feet and callus beneath the big thumb on both feet. I am having this for the past 8 years or so. This is causing pain while standing for long time and walking. Recently I have developed a spur or painful callus on the heel corner of my right foot which causes a lot of pain and the surrounding region is swollen | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. A callus is a toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. They can be dissolved by using keratolytic agents containing salicylic acid. Calcaneal sour (Heel spur) is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. You would require X-ray of the foot to diagnose weather the condition is callus or calcaneal spur. Conservative treatments to overcome calcaneal spur include exercise, custom-made orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroid injections. Surgical excision may be necessary if conservative treatment fails. Kindly consult Orthopedic Surgeon in this regard for appropriate evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
Hi im about 2 months pregnant and I ve been having a lot of cough for the past 3 days. My concern is that i noticed some spotting yesterday night when i wiped and it was like brownish dark blood and very little. This morning though it was more blood kind of like if i was on my period and it was red. Should I be worried or is nothing serious? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query. You have a lot of cough with spotting/ bleeding while you have confirmed pregnancy of 2 months. No bleeding is normal once pregnancy is confirmed, so you need to get expert examination by a gynecologist urgently along with USG abdomen/ Blood Chat Doctor level (to assess pregnancy status)As well as Blood counts to know about infection....as per doctors advise. .& start hormone replacement to save the pregnancy along with treatment of cough. Till then, - - Take bed rest, - take cough syrup you have/ do saline gargles/ Chat Doctor. - Take a pill of Phaeton 10 mg twice a day till you can visit your doctor. Expert advise/ regular treatment/ home care would help you. Thanks. |