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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a loss of appetite,when I do eat it is extremely small portions, lack of good sleep due to my husband snoring, some muscle pain (without any strenuous activity) constant back pain (usually I blame arthritis) I can t wear any clothes tight at the waist without back pain, | Hi. It's quite possibly due to arthritis plus the fact that u don't sleep well may make u tired in the morning, irritable and cause loss of appetite suggest 1 tablet of Muscle relaxant e.g. Flexion every day at night just before bed. Start off with 500 mg 3-4 times a day and then taper to 250 mg after 2 weeks. Max dosage allowed is 750 mg 3-4 times a displease make sure u don't have liver disease or porphyria before taking the medication |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi im a 28 year old woman and I noticed in August of 2013 that my teeth started to move the shift. Its affected the way my teeth fit my speech and sometimes they move when I eat or drink something. the main teeth that are loose are my two upper front permanent teeth and one of the permanent teeth sticks out or protrudes and my gums are swollen. I havent been to a dentist since I was 16 mainly due to fear. Can my teeth be saved, can something be done? | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The signs and symptoms you have described suggests the chronic periodontitis which is resulting the mobility of the tooth and multiple abscesses. It is due to neglect in keeping the oral cavity hygiene or any systemic condition. I would advise you to consult a periodontist without any delay and get a complete check-up. Get your teeth cleaned by the dentist and the required further treatment which may include root canal or abscess treatment. Once done, you have to maintain it well as instructed by the dentist. Antiseptic mouth wash gargling is to done for few days. Fear of the dentist will not do any help, please overcome it and get help immediately for better results. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi iam always deprested because i have my body i have tryed to cumit suside 2wise i wont a boob job but dont have a job i cant take it no more i have been bulleied all my life i just wont the body i have always wonted what can i do i just cant take looking at my self no more???? please help | Hi dear. I had gone through your query. I understand your concern and emotional problem. Depression requires proper assessment and treatment. Suicidal thoughts indicate severe depression. It can be treated with different modalities. Depression with suicidal thought require emergency consultation to psychiatrist. ECT means electroconvulsive therapy is the choice to treat it but for that you need proper assessment and consult psychiatrist. Anti-depressant like sertraline / Escitalopram will be useful. So consult psychiatrist and get help. Happy to help you further. Thank you. Get well soon. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had what I thought was a bite of some kind. I could not walk on my right foot at all, very painful. Its better today after some pain killers. I dont think gout, but someone said creeping something. I spent the last week in florida, ocean, sand, and all. The right foot is still swolen, but I can walk. What do I have? | Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. For the pain you can take analgesics tablets or gel/spray rite now your foot needs rest. Try cold compression with ice packs tablet diclofenac 50 mg twice daily after fooddiclofenac gel/ spray after hot compression will help. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in the future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my contraceptive implant ran out on the 16/10/15 and I had intercourse today not realising it had ran out. Could I get pregnant? I have never had regular periods either so that doesn t help. I m booking in to have it redone as soon as but I m wondering if it has a bit of leaway for days after. Thanks | Welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query, I will try to give you suggestion which will be helpful to you it is difficult to diagnose pregnancy with symptoms, I would suggest you to wait for your periods, if it does not appear, I would suggest you to go for urine pregnancy test with morning sample, after week of missed period. These kits are highly accurate. This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor. I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I m 1 month 11days pregnant. I knew about my pregnancy on 3/12/15 through pregnancy kit. After that I visited gynecologist same day. She checked and inform that everything is fine. Next day morning I spotted slightly, I inform Dr. And she started inj. ChatDoctor 5000 iu & tab. Hald Sr. Twice a week. My question is that overall my health is fine. Then why she started injection? Is it safe? Any side effects of this injection? | Hallow Dear, Let me solve your queries one by one. After confirmation of pregnancy, if some vaginal spotting or bleeding has taken place, it is denoting that the pregnancy is unstable. In fact performing ultrasonography at this stage would inform you following information:1. Whether the baby is still viable and 2. What is the cause of this spotting. If the baby is viable, then in order to stabilize the pregnancy, we give either Progesterone or In. Chat Doctor. During pregnancy Progesterone is produced by chorionic tissue initially and then by placenta. Progesterone hormone is required to stabilize the pregnancy. In. Chat Doctor will strengthen chorionic tissue and thus will help to stabilize the pregnancy. So, your doctor has prescribed you In. Chat Doctor not for your general health but it is for the supplementation to the chorionic tissue. I hope this clarifies the confusion and doubts in your mind. If you feel you have got some very relevant and important information, you may please cast a "Helpful" vote to this information. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have little rash on the right side of my groin by the leg and scrotum area. i have something like this before and eventially it away with different treatments. i exercise at the gym a few times a week. i even changed to wearing boxer shorts at night. I take a shower every morning before work or the gym. I even have used desotine baby cream and powder. Morris R. | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that you are having a rash in your groin. This sounds very much like a fungal infection or something called jock itch. It is caused by a fungal growth in the groin where fungus likes t grow in warm dark and moist areas. In my practice I see this often and treat it with antifungal powders like Inaction or Tamil. To help prevent the rash be sure to shower and Chat Doctor. Wearing less restrictive clothing like boxers may also help reduce the infection and irritation. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical questions or concerns |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I started my birth control pill (Portia) on June 30 the day I started my period. My period ended the 3rd but I was was toil the 7th and had unprotected sex on the 9th and now I m bleeding again but it s not in my underwear it just when u whip and my boyfriend did cum inside of my ( this was my 1st time having sex ) | Hallow Dear, Since it was your first ever intercourse, the bleeding you have noted is a declaration bleeding. Declaration is rupture of the hymen (due to first sexual intercourse). Every girl has a neuromuscular membrane called as Hymen present at the vaginal outlet from the birth. During first sexual intercourse, Hymen gets ruptured causing some amount of bleeding. The amount of bleeding depends upon the extent of tear which in turn depends upon the penile size and extent of entry into the vagina. In modern era, most of the girls get their hymen damaged - partially or completely torn due to the lifestyle. Cycling, horse riding, athletics, sitting astride are some of the few non-sexual acts which can cause rupture of the hymen. The bleeding you had seems to be due to rupture of your hymen. Not an issue of concern. If the hymen is completely torn, you will not have any such bleeding after future intercourses; if it is incompletely torn, you may have some bleeding in next few intercourses. I hope this takes away your stress. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my two and a half year old has a very sore throat - red, no white blotches i can see. Hes very cranky. Ive been giving him baby nurofen. HIs tonsils look very close together. Hes a bit of the runs but otherwise eating a bit of sof t food like rice, cereal. Should I take him to get anti-biotics? thanks | Welcome to the ChatDoctorIn my opinion, your child is suffering from tonsillopharyngitis. It can be a viral or bacterial tonsillitis. Points in favor of bacterial infection are:-high temperature-white pus-filled spots on the tonsils-no cough-swollen and tender lymph nodes (glands)There's no specific treatment for tonsillitis, but there are several things that can help alleviate the symptoms. For example:-taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to help relieve pain- Chat Doctor. Oral penicillin for 10 days are given. Full course should be completed. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi doctor: im 46 years male from iraq.smoker.hypertensive.diabetic.and positive family history of ischemic heart disesase. befor one mounth i had a TIA in my left side persist for about one minute in form of parasthesia and weakness. doppler study show 60% stenosisi in the rt carotid artery with a pluqe about 15 mm. ct carotid angio proved same changes.. yoyr openion about doing rt carotid endarterectomy. ct coronery angio showing 60 % stenosis in the proximal rt coronery artery. | Hello. Thanks for posting here. I have gone through your description. 60% blockages are considered non-critical. The carotid arteries supply the brain. When you had a TIA a small clot may have been formed at the blockage area and later traveled towards your brain. So you need to be on antiplatelet medications which will prevent the clot from forming. Endarterectomy is usually not done for 60% stenoses. In the future if the block increases in severity, a carotid stenting can be offered. Endarterectomy is a surgery and usually is done if angioplasty fails or is not possible. At present, you need to be on medical management. Also, the RCA has a 60%stenosis which again is non-critical and should be managed on medications. You should be prescribed antiplatelet medications and statins which lower the cholesterol to prevent these cholesterol deposits in your arteries from increasing. You have many risk factors for heart disease like smoking, high BP, diabetes, so you have to continue your BP and diabetic medications along with the above and try to quit smoking. Wishing you Good healthRegards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello i am concerned about my husband he has been having gout attacks alot lately to a point where he can t walk. and i took him to the summit in flagstaff and Dr. thomas told him his kidneys might be failing. i am trying to find a Doctor that will help him. | HELLO SIR, HERE I AM SUGGESTING YOU FOR GOUT PROBLEM, BETTER YOU USE HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT. IN HOMEOPATHY IT IS CURABLE AND RELIEF OF SYMPTOMS Without ANY SIDE EFFECTS. Gout is a disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis, especially in the smaller bones of the feet, deposition of chalk-stones, and episodes of acute pain. Risk possibility by these conditions:Being leaving a family history of outlawing been born with a rare condition that causes high blood uric acid levels. Regular use of aspirin (more than 1 or 2 aspirin a day) or niacinDiuretic medicinesChemotherapy medicines (usually used to treat cancer)Medicines that suppress the immune system, such as cyclosporine, that are used to prevent your body from rejecting an organ transplant. Obesity. Moderate, regular, or heavy use of alcohol, especially beer. A diet rich in meat and seafood, which can be high in purines. Frequent episodes of deny Chat Doctor. Very low-calorie diets. Diabetes. Kidney (renal) disease. High blood pressure. Lead poisoning. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi Doc, good day..i have a laboratory result showing my creatinine is higher by two points from acceptable creatinine levels, is this levels is a serious kidney failure? i have my urea laboratory result falls on acceptable levels..i need to see my doctor after office our, i need advance information regarding this matter before i see him so that it can help me to undrerstand more..i am 45 years old, we have no history of diabetic yet frone to high blood pressure, i have no such indication of illnesses so far, my BP 110/70-80, 120/90. thanks a lot & God blessed.Robert FaeldenPhilippines | Hi, It is important to know how much exactly is your creatinine level and the reference values followed by your laboratory. Creatinine levels must be evaluated in detail and treated at the earliest to avoid complications and potential danger to kidney functions. If your creatinine levels are higher than normal, it may suggest that your kidneys are not filtering the blood as effectively as they should. However, over time, glomerular function rate (kidney filtration rate) can fluctuate, so one abnormal test result does not automatically mean that you have chronic kidney disease. A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease is usually only confirmed if repeated glomerular function rate tests show that your glomerular function rate is consistently lower than normal over the space of three months. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my son got severe pnemonia last year and was hospitalized after that whenever there is a weather change he gets wheezing sound frm his chest. does that indicate he has bronchities?? or any allergy? doctor told me to start myteka course for six months. will it eliminate his problem?? | Hi, thank you for posting. Wheezing sound from chest is caused by bronchial secretion. Pneumonia, in general in child Chat Doctor. When the weather change, respiratory viruses are activated. It is the possibility that your son suffer from bronchitis, because his immunity system is lowered. Myteka use in your sons' case is questionable. To determine the right diagnosis you should take your son to a pediatric pulmonologist. Take Care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have been suffering from urticaria since 15 days, the rashes appear suddenly without any trigger. a itch occurs all of a sudden and it swells and becomes a red rash. please advise the best medicine to take for permanent relief. I am 28 yrs old and currently in London. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor I would keep a possibility of Acute Urticaria. It presents as itching and skin welts/swellings, which can be distributed all over the body. Urticaria OR hives can occur due to various causes like(to name a few):--Infections(bacterial, viral, fungal) -- Chat Doctor. --Cholinergic Urticaria: in response to strong emotions, exercise, spicy food etc. --Autoimmune disorders like SHE, RA etc. --A few cases have no underlying cause and are known as idiopathic urticaria. I would advise you to get few basic lab tests like Hologram, stool for ova/cyst, Urine routine, Chest X-Ray. An oral antihistamine like Fexofenadine (Allegra 180 mg tab) OR Loratadine (Alaskan 10 mg tablet) once or twice daily for a week would be suitable. They are non-sedating and won't affect your alertness level. If I was your treating doctor I would have also given you a shot of injectable antihistamines like Evil(pheniramine) and Injectable Colin (HY |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor, my name is Harris and I d like to discuss a concern of mine concerning premature hair loss and greying of hair. i understand that there are nurmerous factors that might cause these 2 conditions. What I d like to find out is if these 2 conditions have any connection to lack of sleep? Would lack of sleep cause or eventually lead to either or both hair loss and/ or greying of hair? | Hi Harris.1. There are numerous reasons for premature cavities and premature hair loss as you mentioned.2. Factors like essential vitamins' deficiency, stress, overthinking, positive family history etc. will lead to premature aging.3.yes, lack of regular night sleep will definitely one of the factor attributing to premature aging in the form of hair loss and early grain of hair.4. We can try to protect the remaining hair, you can start using bigoted forte hair supplements daily one preferably after breakfast along with era black serum once daily bedtime. Try them for 8 consecutive weeks for expected results along with your lifestyle modifications. This will help you in protecting the remaining hair, don't worry. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello my pain mgt doc is telling me that I need a morphine drip implanted in my spine . I have had steroid shots , burn the nerves , and 2 tims unit s in me now . would a operation help I gess the gell between my vertibay is hard so I am alowies in pain what would help? | Hi, If you have already seen a spine surgeon, and he concurs with the treatment it is the right way to go. If not, I suggest you consult with a spine surgeon and get MRI done and if his opinion is along the lines of those with the pain management doctor, then definitely it is worth giving a shot. Meanwhile, I would suggest you to explore physical therapy as well with ultrasonography and interference therapy, you will get a temporary relief. It can be done for 1-2 weeks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi doctorI have got done my laproscopy and founded the cysts and endometrics and adhensions around my utereus and the doctors treated me by giving luproid injections monthly once to reduce the endo and now it is been reduced. will leptaden tablets help me in getting pregnant | Hi, I don't think lepta den will help you in conceiving. You will have to take medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 cycles. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My wife have a clculus stone 24 mm in gallblader, she have pain in right hand side of upper abdomen from last 7days. We have two childeren one is 8 years & second is 1 year old. Our one child is reading in class 02. Now I want to ask you, can we avoid the gallblader operation for 03 monthes. Because Child School will be closed in the month of may for summer vacation. This time is suitable for us for treatment. | Hello, Ashok.1224,I know that it is very hard when you have a one-year-old at home. From your description, your wife has been experiencing pain forth past seven days. Even though she has a single stone, she can still have a full-blown gallbladder inflammation. If it becomes an emergency situation when she develops severe pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting , and yellow jaundice, that requires immediate hospitalization and emergency surgery. At that time they may not be able to do the laparoscopic surgery. This type of surgery can be very safely do neon an elective basis with in and out procedure, same day. The recovery is faster also. My personal preference would be not to wait till things get worse and turn into an emergency. I am sure the grandparents or other family members can help while she is recuperating. As I mention, she goes in the morning, has her surgery and barring any unexpected complications, she should be back home the same evening. I hope this helps you to take appropriate action. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 34 weeks pregnant and my fasting numbers have been fluctating. For instance this whole week, my fasting levels ranged from 96-138, and this morning I was 69 and not feeling well at all. I am on Gliburide 7 mg a day 2.5 in the morning and 5 mg at night. I am worried that if I go on insulin and my levels start to go back to somewhat normal I will end up in a situation like I did with my last pregnancy of waking up in middle of the night and having levels of 28, or 35. As well, even though I gained 5lbs total this pregancy so far the baby is breech and is measuring at 7.7 lbs. something is not adding up. SO the question is should I start on insulin or should I just ride it out like this... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Since your fasting blood sugar levels are higher than normal, you definitely need medication. In view of your past history, it is better to avoid the similar preparation of insulin. The fluctuating levels with oral medication indicate the need for insulin. In the current scenario, you should discuss the appropriate management with an endocrinologist. Either another oral Chat Doctor. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you safe motherhood. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a friend (20 years old) who suffers from bipolar disorder, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. He takes medications only because his family force him to take it not because he wants to.. he started taking medications for three weeks now, but he stoped two days ago as he noticed that the medication make him gaining weight and sleep much time than he used to. He think that it s okay to have depression and he doesn t want to step out of his comfort zone. His self-confidence is low, telling himself that he can t study can t memorize anything can t concentrate.. etc He thought that happiness is an illusion, that he s helpless. How can I help him?? | Hello there I have read through your question and understand your concern. You said that your friend is suffering from bipolar disorder and OCD. It is very important in his condition that he takes his Medicines to control his symptoms. In people with psychological disorders the first step in the treatment is to make the patient understand that he is suffering from a disease and needs help. Otherwise, he won't be willing to take medicine s as in your friends case. Counselling sessions with a psychologist will help him to understand his disease and accept it. Family and peer support is very important for him. So I would advise you to have patience with him. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I started with allergy symptoms I have never had, red eyes, runny nose , itchy nose, and then a cough. Recently, I have added really itchy earlobes, now moving down my neck and face. I have tried life brand non-drowsy desloratadine allergy control 5 mg. and hydrocortisone cream .5 % The itchy earlobes and neck and face seemed to be getting better but as the day wore on it got a little worse again. What can I do, Please? Debra | Dear Debra, Are your symptoms only itchy earlobes or red eyes, runny nose, itchy nose, cough and itchy earlobes? If it is the former (i.e., ear itchy only) then you may wish to consider if this is secondary to metal allergy like earrings or jewelry. Nickel allergy is quite common that is a hypersensitivity (delayed rather than immediate) and can last for quite long and flares up on little contact again. Patch test procedure can diagnose chemical (delayed) hypersensitivities. If you have all the symptoms, then dust mite or pollen allergy is more likely. Skin prick or specific IGE (blood test) can reveal all the allergies but needs to be discussed with a Specialist in Allergy. Combination of oral antihistamines and nasal sprays are required and occasionally leukotriene antagonists for a longer duration of benefit. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | what are some signs of blood poisoning? I have either poison oak or ivy. It spread to my arms and neck but my legs are TERRIBLE! Especially my right foot which is almost purple from the rashes and swelling. Also, my right foot is almost 1 and a half times bigger than my left! The whole right leg is swelling and poofy. Do i have blood poisoning or is this just a symptom from poison ivy? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A history of exposure to poison oak or ivy is the probable cause of allergic symptoms. The rashes and swelling developing on legs is an allergic reaction to the poison oak or ivy. This allergic reaction is different from blood poisoning. The allergic reaction is mainly tissue reaction and not blood reaction. You need to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and treatment of the allergic reaction. Anti-histaminic is the group of Chat Doctor. Consult your primary healthcare provider for further work up. Thanks and take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 2 yr old son has recurrent dry cough( til nw no fever or cold, unlike last tym) with hardly a gap of 2 weeks in between. ..last tym no infection was ruled out...however due to his poor diet habits his hb was found to b 8...he is been on iron syrup nw...m giving him cough syrup...Wat could b d reason behind his coughs...n Wat can b done to help him out? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25 mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have recently had a light bleed for 3 days which started when my period should have on the 17th of this month. I feel like i am going to come on my period again and have sore swollen breasts for the last 3 weeks. Should i see my doctor to see if i am pregnant? | Hallow Dear, Occasionally, some bleeding may show at the expected time of menses in early pregnancy. This used to be called previously as Placental sign. If you have all the other symptoms of early pregnancy; i.e. frequent urination, nausea & vomiting with pica and breast symptoms, there are chances that you are pregnant. You definitely have the breast symptoms. You may confirm your pregnancy status by performing pregnancy test on the overnight morning first urine sample. This test is reliable after a week of missed period. Since it is now 3 weeks from the placental sign, the pregnancy test should provide you reliable results. Alternatively, you may report to your Gynecologist for detection of pregnancy. I hope this helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Doctor, Iam 25 years , suffering from Hep-B , HBs Ag- Positive.my doctor advised me to check up every 6 months . There is only 655 copies/UL. My question is when it will be cured and what steps i have to taken, Whether i can marry. Is there any problem with my marriage of this disease. It will affect my family in future. Please reply me. | Hello, You may marry, but be sure that your spouse immunized against the hepatitis B virus (HBV) before having sexual relations. HBV cannot be treated completely, but complications and transmission prevented. Liver enzymes and viral DNA examined regularly. Secondly, avoid sexual relationships if Bag and Head are high in your blood or high viral DNA copies. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | About 7 months ago I took an antibiotic call Zithromax for chest congestion. That cleared up fine. About a week or so after taking the medication I started getting a pounding in my chest and stomach area. I went to my regular doctor and had all kinds of tests (heart, xrays, blook, chest etc) and she said everything was fine. Well I still get the pounding. It does not interfer with my life, as I play golf, run my treadmill and sleep fine. I went to a chiropractor and it seems to lessen the instances of the pounding. When I do get it, sometimes I take one aspirin, or put the heating pad on my back, or do some stretches and it seems to go away in a while. Any suggestions as to what could be causing this. My regular doctor is not helping me at all. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about heart diseases as your cardiac reports are normal. Your pounding sensations are improving by putting heating pad and taking aspirin. Aspirin is a good painkiller Chat Doctor. So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.4. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.5. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a pacemaker and have experienced lack of energy hiking up hills. I just had a stress-echo test, my pacemaker and heart are fine my oxygen levels dropped during the test. They are sending me for a lung function test and chest xrays. What are possible problems | Hello, Lack of energy or fatigue commonly occurs if a patient has pacemaker syn Chat Doctor. Chose a backpack where the straps don't sit on the pacemaker. Avoid heavy bags while on hiking. Get assessed for your discomfort. It's just a follow-up examination with investigations to check the cardiac functions, no worries. In case any pathology is detected, it will get treated at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ive been having a hard time moving around. I take maybe 12 steps and my low spine cramps up so badly I panic if I cant sit down immediately. I hv blown up over the past 4 months weight wise tho im hardly eating. Could this be from a yeast infection ive been tryn to fight off? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. If the Yeast Infection has caused a SOL (Space occupying lesion) in the spinal canal, it can cause cramps Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http://bit.ly/ask |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I m a 27 year old well built man but find that my penis and testes haven t really developed since a teenager. My penis is around 1.5 inches soft and very thin and my balls are always pulled tight making it look child like, I was interested if there were some reasons for it and is it common? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Size of the unelected penis is same as your described. But your testicles should be hanging in order to produce good sperms. Hanging testicles remains away from the body and so there temperature is below the body temperature. This is essential for production of sperms. But in my advice you should get yourself semen analysis done. If the count, motility, morphology etc. are normal there is no need to worry, and you can become father. If reports are abnormal than you should examine yourself by nearby doctors, there is surgery available for correction of descended testis. This will empower further production of the sperms in you. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have lost 55 kgs without dieting. (over a period of a year). I cannot stop losing weight. My doctor has done some blood tests, but they are all okay. I have COPD but my chest is much better now. Find now that I am very tired and that the right side of my body and left leg below the knee feels lame? | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seem to suffer from -In the given scenario, Lung TB needs to be ruled out by IRA blood and sputum tests to fix active but hidden TB. Or it could be Chronic Bronchitis with relieved COPD lately. For the tired feeling and for the right side of my body and left leg below the knee feeling lame-Need to Consult Orthopedic and Neurosurgeon fix any accompanied-TB spine or Multiple Sclerosis ? Other causes for sucChatDoctorplaints as diabetes and other causes as discussed above need to be ruled out, investigated and treated accordingly by Consults and Second opinion with Neurologist and Orthopedic Surgeon. Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, so i just had sclerotherapy done a week ago on the right side of my face back behind my jaw/under my ear and im healing fine. I was told i would be sore and swollen for 1 to 2 weeks. However about two days ago i noticed a little lump alongside my swollen area (the area is hard because they infused my tumor with alcohol) this lump is also hard and very tender. I didn t really think much of it but i found another lump right next to it today, it got harder and more pronounced during the day. also im have pain running down my neck from this area, it feels like its my veins that hurt but they also feel hard. I got online to try to find something and got stuck so i was wondering if you thought i should be concerned. | Hi, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to suffer from-Post Sacrosanct Edema and Thrombophelbitis of the tumor and perfumer tissue, causing celluloid induration, which leads to the hardness of the jaw lump and pain in it after chemotherapy. MRI study with Second Opinion from Treating Onco-Surgeon or Physician would resolve your issues about its occurrence. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment with your doctors. Contact with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting thanks and writing excellent review comments to help needy patients like you. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 3 year 9 month old son has had fever (99-100 during the day, 100-102 at night) and diarrhea (but, he frequently has loose stools and has multiple food intolerances) for 5 days now. His fever goes down in the day and his energy level is normal except he is a little more whiny than normal and he has very little appetite. His sleep has been broken since the fever goes up at night. I havent given him any fever reducers. His lips are getting pretty chapped. My nephew was diagnosed with type b infuenza on monday and we played with him over the weekend. At first I was fairly certain we got sick from him, but Im concerned about his lips starting to crack and the duration. Is lip cracking normal for the flu and is ? | Hi.... cracking of lips is not a sign of thermophilous B influenza infection. You need not worry about it. By what you say I feel that your kid is going through a viral illness. I will explain to you how a viral illness behaves, so that you can be more confident. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, I am 13 years old and I think I have ibs. I am constipated, but then I m not.minhave a bowl movement or 2 one day, and the next, nothing. I also have been hearing my stomach and butt make farting noises, and it sounds and feels like trapped gas inside. This morning I also pooped out mucus. Is this normal? Help would be great(; | All the symptoms you point could be due to IBS, but they can also be due to a stomach flu or a virus. It should be imperative for you to wait for at least a few weeks before you rule out a virus. Get a stool test done if possible and share the results here. If you are from a tropical country, all your symptoms could be due to an intestinal parasite called Guardian Zambia. In short there are more than 1 reasons for your symptoms, and you need to seek out a doctor, do a stool test and try waiting for a few weeks before you begin thinking of IBS. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had blood in my sperm after a colonoscopy 4 years ago. Eventually is stopped, but it has started again. I am 59 years old, what should i do ? It looks like a rust color. I have pain in my groin, like wearing your pant too tight. I also have pain in my left hip and back | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. I suspect that it is a malignancy of some kind. But it requires further confirmation by radiologically and biochemically. I advise you should test for PSA and USG abdomen and pelvis. PSA is a cancer marker prostate malignancy. USG will help diagnosis any other pathology. It may also be possible that it is some kind of infection. You should diagnose the condition by visiting the nearby doctors. If your symptoms and sign is suggestive of the STDs, you should take the Doxycycline 100 mg once a day for seven days. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a male aged 58 and my GP has just informed me that my red blood cell count is 119, which he said is low, when is should be 140. We did not have time to discuss the implications of this, but I have just got better from a urinary water infection. Could this recent infection be the possible cause? | If your red blood count results are below the standard range, it may be due to: Anemia Bone marrow failure Cancer Leukemia Multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cells) An erythropoietin deficiency Excessive bleeding Hemolysis (red blood cell destruction) due to transfusions Blood vessel injury Malnutrition Nutritional deficiencies: iron, copper, folate, vitamins B6 and B12 Medications: chemotherapy Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im 17 almost 5 feet 2 inches and weigh 43 kgs that is okay for my height. I inherited white hair which started growing 3 years back and when i was 16 they increased in number and were only on the front side of my head due to which i dyed my hair but an ammonium free dye. I have dyed them around 4 times since last year and now all of a sudden my hair started falling in the last 3 months. I have straight fine hair that used to be healthy but now they just look dead. I am in desperate need of an advice of what i can do to get my hair back to its healthy state and how i can get over with the white hair so that i dont need to dye my hair gain and again as its damaging them big time. Please help me as soon as possible. | "Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Daily shedding of up to 100 hairs is normal. Excessive hair fall can be due to physical or mental stress, anemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc. Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs). Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow Chat Doctor. Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week. Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months. Hope this helps! Good luck!" |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | some of us cannot afford to pay to see doctores, and that is me, I am on a tight budget so I do not go for blood tests etc. I think you lot could help hard up people at times. Everyone is money mad. I would never ask for money to help someone even though as poor as I am. | **1. Since blood tests require specific reagent to show whether the levels of different substances in your blood fall within a normal range, thus they can help you and your doctor learn more about your health and can help find potential problems early, when treatments or lifestyle changes may work best, but blood tests alone cannot be used to diagnose certain medical problems.2. Blood tests allow a doctor/physician to see a detailed analysis of any disease markers, the nutrients and waste products in your blood as well as how various organs (e.g., kidneys and liver) are functioning, so if examination or history doesn't reveal much about patient ailment thus laboratory tests are tools helpful in evaluating the health status of an individual3. Since the most common tests are done using a blood sample, or with use of portable machines thus search in your area where the rates are low. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter was suffering from loose motions, fever and vomiting since past 2 days. Doctor advised Rinifol z, calpol and ofm. The fever and vomiting have stopped but loose motions are severe. Please advise whether i can give her sporlac that i have in sachets with water | Thanks for asking question, Your daughter suffered from loose motions, fever and vomiting, in which fever and vomiting stopped, Generally loose motions took longer time to control then fever and vomiting, you asked to add sporran in above mention treatment. The Minimal z contains the Chat Doctor. So there is no advantage to add sporran in above-mentioned treatment. Loose will decrease in one or two days. nothing to worry. Give curd if daughter age is more than 6 months. Whishes healthy family thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been having difficulty with walking for exercise. I get a feeling of muscle weakness and fatigue in my thighs and calves. Need to stop and rest a few seconds. Walking for 10 minutes is about all I can do, as opposed to being able to walk one mile in 20 minutes. | Hello, As your endurance levels have gone down and fatigue is setting in faster, you need to change to aerobic exercise which is in high intensity like the jumping jack, doing sit and stand in a chair for 1 minute where the repetition should be around 45+/-. With both these exercises, your endurance levels will increase, and you will be able to walk longer. Also managing the pattern of warm up - brisk phase - cooldown will work. When you do walking divide the number of minutes into 3 equal segments which will help to follow the above pattern and improve the endurance levels too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have had some stomach pain 2 days ago and i threw up a lot.. after that i noticed that i have many -millions of kinda reddish dots on my eyelids, underneath my eyes,and cheeks..and underneath my chin too.will they go away?today is the second day they are still noticeable but they seem kinda lighter..i look like i got pounced in my face.my concern is if they will go away or if theyll stay like that(it freaks me out). Thank you | Hi. Thanks for your query. The cause of pain in abdomen and vomiting may be intestinal infection and the septicemia or bacteremia can cause such skin lesions as you have on you eyelids and cheeks. Another reason is called as Viral erythema causing both the red spots and stomach problems of pain and vomiting. Get treated accordingly after consulting the Doctor to decide the cause with antibiotic and metronidazole as required. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | This is confusing. Ive needed an extraction or a root canal for close to a year. This past weekend the tooth really started to hurt. I went to a new dentist on Sunday because they were open (I really needed immediate help with the pain). He gave me an option to have it pulled or he could do the root canal. Well we both decided for the root canal. He gave me Metronidale 500 antibiotic. The rest of the day and the next day I was in even worse pain, and my right side of my face started to swell up. Tuesday morning my face had really gotten swollen, so I decided to go back to him. He told me that he was hoping to be able to save the tooth, but he then mentioned something about an abscess and that the tooth was infected and he showed me an x-ray with the infection. He removed the tooth and made an incision to help drain fluid. He now has me on 2 antibiotics (Amoxycillin 500, and Metronidale 500). My question is: Today the swelling is 70% better, but I feel a hard lump on my cheek that is very sensitive to touch. Is this normal, my concern is that the infection has reached the jaw bone. I realize I waited too long to get my tooth worked on, but Im hoping that its not going to be too serious. Thanks in advance for any information you can give me. Tom | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, According to your clinical symptoms I suppose that you have developed severe infection in the tooth that had spread to the periapical tissues leading to pain and swelling of the surrounding structures. As you have done with the extraction of the tooth the swelling has receded up to 70%. I would advise you to take the antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to you. Take lukewarm saline rinses. Take antiseptic mouthwash gargles. It will take some time for the swelling and pain to subside. Maintain a good oral hygiene. If the systems persists or worsen, visit to the concerned Dentist and get the checkup done. Hope this helps out, Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been dealing with constant anxiety for almost 2 years now. First year, my anxiety level peaked and I was scared to do things like driving, meeting friends and even talking a walk outside home. Now i can do these with ease but i have constant chest discomfort and feeling of emptiness. I get intrusive thoughts that try to not live the life the fullest. I went to see a psychiatrist he said i have minor depression but definitelt should watch out for. What can be the reasons behind constant chest discomfort, stiff neck and fatigue? | Hi there, that is true. In many cases anxiety and depression are combined. If your psychiatrist has been diagnosed you with minor depression, talk sessions can be helpful without taking medication. The reason for feeling fatigue and stiff neck that you mentioned could be sleep problem which could accompany depression as well. Talk therapy can improve that problem as well. Chest discomfort is a sign of your anxiety as you also mentioned. Practicing more about going to the social situations can definitely help. I wish you a good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My Uncle who is 73 yrs. old had by pass surgery to remove an aneurysm from an artery that was pressing against his vocal cord one week ago. His voice is still raspy & they needed to do more work on some other arteries but couldn t because they didn t want to risk him having a stroke . They are talking about more surgery for the other arteries (stents) and vocal cord for sometime in March. He is extremly weak and can t walk on his own, barely able to feed himself and now they are sending him to rehab at another facility. He does have high blood pressure, problems with his blood clotting, very bad rheumatoid arthritis (joints swollen & painful). Why so much weakness and as for another surgery I m wondering if he should possible not have it due to all the weakness he is having. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is difficult to give an accurate opinion without having access to all the reports and the patient. If it is possible to upload the scan reports, details of the surgery and planned surgery, then, it would be useful. The doctors would assess his fitness to withstand the second surgery, before subjecting him to another surgery. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my 14 month old started running a fever today it hit 102 but now is 101.2. he has been having a runny nose for the past couple of days and i figure it is his sinus because mine is messed up to. what should i do check his temp and if it persists with his runny nose call his doctor or what | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The fever can be secondary to the sinus infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin(if you are not allergic), antihistamine like cetirizine and antipyretic like paracetamol for the fever. Take steam inhalation. I hope I have answered your query, take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dr. Goyal, I was recently had a CT scanned with some findings on the following: bilateral upper chest pleural thickening with subcentimeter normalities. I m pretty healthy, and run 5K a day, but is this something I should take action now and manage it? Or can it be managed? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should not worry much. As your CT Thorax report suggestive of old fibrotic scar in lung and pleural thickening. Both are indicators of old disease process which has been healed. So they are not suggestive of active disease. So no need to worry much. This can be due to old tuberculosis or pneumonia. And these lesions will remain throughout the life. And no treatment is needed because they are inactive and not harmful. So nothing to manage in your case. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my friend....she is 22 yrs old...she is mentally suffering from some problem....she had an love affair but that man didnt love her instead he loved me...also she imagines that boy as her classmate, i have explained much but she never listened me....now it is getting serious....we have been best friends for the last 10 yrs but now she is avoiding me...plz tell me what to do...? | Hello......... Thanks for your query. It could be infatuation that is normal for this age which would require sorting out the issue with help of a few common friends or the person concerned (your boyfriend) himself. However, if other facts you report are true like your friend wrongly claiming your boy-friend as her classmate and so on, it could mean underlying psychotic illness like Romania (persistent delusional disorder) which I do not expect to be in this case. Hence, I would suggest you try to sort out the same at the level of your friends initially and seek psychiatric evaluation if required later on. Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I just had a few questions about some of my symptoms that I have been having. Last night I started off with a sore throat that kind of turned into a cold and I went to see my boyfriend last night and once I got over there I started feeling worst. I felt like I was running a little fever, my body was hurting more, and I was really tired. But he was sick on saturday. I think he had some type of stomach virus and he might have passed it on to me. This morning I felt sick and I tool some equate, it was kind of like tylenol and i had taken half of my multivitamin and some cranberry juice. like a minute later I started throwing up. so i tried to eat some cereal, honeynut cheerios, and I could not finish all that becasue I threw that up as well. Do you have any clue what I might have or what is going on? | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. What problem you are facing is nothing serious but an upper respiratory tract infection (URI). Your condition needs to be treated in the following way: 1. Take Tablet Risperidone for vomiting. 2. Decongestant syrup containing Ambrosia and Chlorpheniramine male ate for cold. 3. Salt water gargling with warm water for sore throat. 4. Consumption of medicated lozenges for sore throat. 5. Steam inhalation twice a day to clear congestion in the sinus. Your symptoms should get better in about 3 to 5 days. Avoid cold items like cold Chat Doctor. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 81 year old father was admitted to the hospital when his hemoglobin dropped to 6.5. His hemoglobin was 10 back in November but no one was concerned. He has not had any obvious blood loss and his rectal exam was clear. He is in advanced stages of Alzheimers and was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer 7 years ago which has been controlled with the radioative pellets. He received two units of blood which quickley pinked up his skin and gave him more energy. The ER suggested we go to a Hemotologist/Oncologist where they took 10 viles of blood and we are awaiting the results. | Hi, Hemoglobin in the elderly is multifactorial. Possible cause with no obvious blood loos and rectal exam being clear points towards malnutrition. As he is in advanced stage of Alzheimer's, his diet might be irregular. Also, due to malabsorption secondary to atrophic changes secondary to old age, essential nutrients might not be getting absorbed. He would require injectable iron, it b12 and folic acid supplements to improve the hemoglobin. Also try to improve his nutrition in diet. Besides, Packed red cell transfusion could be necessary in hemoglobin Chat Doctor. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, My name is Tammy 54yo. I m having back pain. It s on my right side middle of back. Has been approx 2 weeks, like most people I thought it would go away. I am not an active person and have several medical issues. I m on several medications as well. On 12/29/16 I had diney stones removed, stent placed. 2 weeks later another surgery for a stone they missed. No blood in urine, no cramping. I m just not sure if it could be another stone ( I did not hurt like this the last time) or a kidney infection. Any thoughts? | Hi Tammy, After going through your history my first step would be rule out a urinary tract infection, Firstly since you've already had stones earlier, secondly that women are generally more prone to get infection of the urinary tract. So I would start off with doing a urinalysis. Also get an X-ray of your lower back. It could be possible that your back pain may be mechanical in nature due to any spasmodic pain of your back muscle, also that in your age many women suffer from osteoporosis as well. But, I would treat you for that only after doing appropriate lab investigations and x-rays. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | his is sumanth from bangalore ,i am working in financial sectors i do have some problems which is related to mental stress, while working i m unable to concentrate and can t listening properly and my mind is going blank i can t remember what i talked with clients and i m getting thence quickly,i m facing this problem only when i m working | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I shall remind you that work is worship. If you do not take it that way, naturally you get bored and irritated. Over and above we have excess job always. We are compelled to work extra, beyond the body a mind capacity. Then it results in stress. For any person, who is performing his extra task is under stress, and that is what had happened to you. Relax. Take a break. Go for a vacation. If you want more of my help in this aspect, please post a direct query to me with every details possible. I shall try to ad Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a filling re-filled in my lower right molar yesterday morning and am still experiencing mouth and tongue numbness on that side of my mouth, 30+ hours later. The dentist told me I would experience prolonged numbness, but this seems extreme. Ive put a call into the office, but havent heard back after 3 hours. Is this normal, or could there be a possibility there is some nerve damage? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint as you have numbness of mouth and tongue even after 30+. Hours it is definitely abnormal as the numbness due to dental anesthesia generally resolves in about 2 to 3 hours at a max. It can be due to needle prick injury to the nerve that is leading to prolonged numbness. Many times mild injuries tend to resolve soon, and the numbness may stat subsiding in next 2. To 3 days. But in case if it still does not improve consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated. As of now take vitamin B complex supplements and do alternate warm and cool compresses. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have bad allergies and asthma, i sneeze alot and cough from asthma. The past few days days i have been getting pain on the left side of my upper back area and i have been having pain in my chest area and i am very shaky and it hurts when i breathe. What could be causing this? | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to respiratory tract infection. The pain in chest & upper back is due to fatigue/ exertion following attacks of asthma. Management consists of:1. A course of antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports.2. Stalin+ Aeroflot inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs). So, it can be used during an acute attack.3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma & allergy.4. Antihistamines like Cetirizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.5. Also make sure that you are well protected from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing a good health. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my dad is suffering from Parkinson syndrome. he had been taking t syndopa plus125 and now his physician has told him take syndopa CR 125.Is there any difference in the dosage. can i if there s any treatment to cure this disease. kindly help. he has one side shivering of hands and leg. stiffness, atomach upset frequently, lose of weight. | Hello, Unfortunately, there is no cure for PARKINSON DISEASE (not referred to as syn Chat Doctor. The CR version of the Syn dopa is merely a designation that the medication is CONTROLLED RELEASE and therefore, theoretically it has to be dosed LESS FREQUENTLY. If your fathers tremors are not being quieted with this medication then, you should take him to see a NEUROLOGIST or a PARKINSONOLOGIST for the most updated treatments available. There is also a SURGICAL approach called DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION. However, more knowledge on how well your father responds to regular doses of his syn dopa are necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...SIR MY PROBLEM IS SOME TIME AFTER URINATION ,I FELT LIKE SOME THING IS COMING FROM MY PENIS & A CAN SEE THIS IS OILY THICKY SOME DROPE IS COMING & IT IS VERY OILY & LUBRICANT TYPE WHAT IS THIS I M VERY WORRIED | Hi, If you are sexually active then there is a high chance that you may have had a sexually transmitted disease. You need to see a doctor and the fluid would be tested for different types of bacteria, fungi and viruses. You may also need some antibiotics to ensure that you are treated properly. If you are not sexually active it is better also to have the fluid checked for its composition so that we will be able to provide proper management and treatment for your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 21 years old. um normally getting sick of with people easily.At the moment i`m worry about my girl friend.When i`m talking with her i get fed up quickly .then we ended up with fighting with each other.but i cant live without her .i know i have some problem please any advice um really worrying. | HIT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have emotional instability. It could be part of your personality or may be due to depression. You should consult a psychiatrist for proper mental status evaluation and that would help to control such mood swings. You should also consult a psychologist for personality assessment to rule out borderline personality traits. If you need further help, you can ask. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i alway have abdominal pain on my left hanside it affect my leg, it make me sweet, feel like throwing up but i cant, going the toilet but the nothing. i have the pain every single day after an hour. please help it is for 7 years now, i go to c the doctor the say there nothing wrong they cant see anything. | Hi.7 years is a long time to suffer so long... The pain is left sided you say and has also affected the leg on that side and other history noted. I hope by this time you have consulted a Gastroenterologist and undergone minimum of colonoscopy and CT scan of abdomen. If not yet done, please go for immediately. This is necessary as the proper diagnosis is of utmost importance for a proper treatment. I hope you have already must have used anti-spasmodic medication and that for irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have cut down my cipralex dose over 6 week period from 20mg to 2.5 mg. at 5mg I was not doing too badly but I m having a hard time of it now. Exhausted, difficulty concentrating, head feels full (no suicidal thoughts) do you have any tips to ease this? | His understand your concern.2.5 mg of repealed is very low dose and has no value in depression.2.5 mg dose is not indicated in depression. You have to take minimum 5 to 10 mg for better control.5 mg is maintenance dose after recovery. So if you have symptoms then require 10 mg at least for better results. Discuss with your psychiatrist and get advise. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Always here to help you. Thank you. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My boyfriend suffers from extremely cold feet and shins. Even in summer. They do not feel cold to the touch, but are very painful to him. during day he now wears double socks, leg warmers under his pants and still has to have a heater blowing warm heat on him. At night he has the same plus a heating blanket just from knees down, The rest of his body will be sweating. He has asked his MD and she says he is getting older and has not done any testing. He is on various meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, acid reflux. Always has sweaty palms. | Hello, Extreme coldness in the shin & feet are commonly due to peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, etc. It is due to decrease in the blood circulation in the arteries or narrowing of the arteries due to fatty deposits that decrease the blood flow. You are suggested to get him clinically examined by a GP. Get all the blood workouts, Urinalysis, CT, MRI, Nerve conduction tests, etc. done at the earliest. He should also get cholesterol tests, chest x-ray, Duplex scanning, an echocardiogram, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), an exercise stress test done to detect arteriosclerosis. If diabetic, get blood glucose level controlled at every cost. Neglect may trigger the symptoms. His vitals should be normal. His treatment will depend on the pathology detected, reports of the investigations obtained & his clinical condition. In the meantime give him vitamin D, vitamin E, B6, B12 rich food or its supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ive been sick for exactly one week. I was given amoxicillin. Two days ago, my blood test results came back positive for infectious mononucleosis. I was told that some people who take amoxicillin while sick with mono will develop a skin rash. I didnt develop a rash until today, two days after I ended my run of amoxicillin. The rash appeared rather suddenly a few hours ago and is a blanket of dots on my arms, shoulders, back, and the sides of my abdomen. It does not seem to affect my legs or feet. Is this rash related to the mono? | Hi thanks for asking question. In infectious mononucleosis, presentation is with fever, sore throat and headache with enlarge lymph node. You have suffered from rash also. Let me know you that approximate 5 to 10 % patient can suffer from generalized widespread rash also. Usually first it involves trunks, abdomen , arms. Then face may be involved. After getting cleared from infection rest will disappear. So yes, infectious mononucleosis can lead to rash that you have asked for. I hope I have solved your query |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im a 35yr female Ive been diagnosed with streptococcus agalactiae vaginal infection Im not pregant I gave birth 9 months ago. What is the cause of this infection? could it be something wrong we are doing during intercourse. We use olive oil as alubricant because Im very dry, could this be the cause and who is the source of the infection me or my husband? what treatment should my husband take? Ive been given erythromycin and polygynax vaginal capsules for 12 days but nothing for my husband i dont want to be re-infected and what preventetive measures should i take to prevent this or any other infection from occuring? can we have sex during the treatment period? | Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor. Streptococcus galactic can be present without causing harm to you in a carrier state .this organism cause infection to baby during vaginal delivery. So presently you do not need to worry. The infection can be received from any environmental source so better to avoid use of lubricant as sterility is doubtful of olive oil. You are using. For your Chat Doctor. Treatment can be taken by both of you at same time and during treatment you can use condom during sex .hope you would be satisfied with my answer. Feel free to communicate if any query.regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I took 2 Correctol laxative tablets last night and I woke up in the night with severe stomach pain that has not gone away. What can I do for this pain? It s very intense pain in my upper abdomen or the stomach area, not sure. Not low like normal cramps I get taking another type of laxative or when I have diarrhea. | Corrector (bisacodyl) is a purgative which tends to increase the contraction of the wall of intestines in order to push the stool downward. It is the cause of the pain that you are suffering from. The pain is likely to be located in your abdomen and not stomach (which is only a small organ within the abdomen). I would suggest a high fiber diet in order to manage your constipation. Please do not take purgatives. Rather take stool softeners or fiber supplements like Isabel at dinner. I understand that other medicines are giving you loose stools, but that is what often happens in case of people with constipation. I hope that a high fiber diet will be able to solve your problem. It might still be worthwhile to remain in the follow-up of a doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I been diagnosed with a neuroma in my left forearm and it has been giving me a lot of pain. I have numbness and tingling along with burning. I ha have d noticed to lump a few years ago but never botherd me. I had a test done to check for nerve damage. it only indicated slight nerve damage. I have headaches and ringing/fullness in my ears. I have always been physical. I can no longer carry usual weighted items in my left arm as I could before. The dr requested a second opinion. What else wo uld cause this? | Hello. Thanks for asking from Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. The neuroma occurs after nerve damage to heal the damaged area. So whenever neuroma occurs, it means some nerve damage. It can cause severe burning pain due to abnormal nerve regeneration. Weakness of muscle and sensory loss occurs due to nerve damage. The management of neuroma is either conservative or surgical excision and repair of nerve. Conservative management is indicated: If there is no or mild symptoms: Symptom of burning pain only which is responsive to painkillers like Pregabalin/Gabapentin/Amitriptyline : Old neuroma of more than 2 years old witChatDoctorplete functional loss. Surgery at this stage usually does not cause any functional recovery. Surgery is indicated if: Intractable pain not responding to painkillers: Neuroma of less than 2 years with functional loss - Excising neuroma and joining nerve ends may lead to some functional recovery. But before deciding for surgery, nerve studies are done to find out the degree of damage, site of neuroma, affected muscle. You can correlate your features and consult neurosurgeon for further management. For headache and fullness in ear, it could be due to ear infection/upper respiratory tract infection, you should consult ENT specialist. After evaluation, he might prescribe painkillers, antibiotic therapy, decongestant, ear Chat Doctor. Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i m 36 and suffering from allergy due to pollen and dust from last 20 years .i got itching in my whole ent track ,sneezing ,watery and itchy eyes. i took zyrtec from the last one month but now it is not controlling the allergy.my left eye got sever infection 4 or 5 times due to rubbing it . i dont have any test for allergy. i got tired of these allergies. i m living in islamabd , pakistan. | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Allergic rhino-tracheo-bronchitis. Presented with similar complaints, I usually treat my patients with:1. Tablet Allegra 60 mg twice a day or Tablet Levocetrizine 10 mg in the evening.2. Tablet Montelukast 10 mg in the evening.3. Stalin inhaler (if there is associated breathing difficulty).4. Voice rest-avoid talking in loud voice & for a long time.5. Stay protected from exposure to cold, dust & other allergens.6. Steam inhalation.7. Avoid smoking, cold food & Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a couple things going on start in low back down thru hip and in thigh it s a deep pain hard hard to get comfortable when I do dosnt last long also I have a pain in my lower abdomen when breathe in it a sharp pain and when I have bowel movement and pee pushing hurts I can push down and it hurts then gos away I have had this pain in adomen an leg 2 days now the pain is close to the bone that has like a ball on it coming into bikini line | Dear, welcome to ChatDoctoras I can understand from your complaints you are having low back pain radiating to thigh, a vague discomfort in lower abdomen.I Suspect following conditions1) herniated intervertebral disc, lumbar canal stenosis2) spondylitis questions for you are1) difficultly in sitting for long, pain on bending forwards?2) fatigue of legs on small distance walking?3) history of fall or injury on back?4) details of weight, height any medications, etcmy advice for you1) tab veteran 75 mg as a when required, max thrice a day2) a X-ray lat spine, it will help to know the cause and condition kindly follow up for further queries and detailed answer at me Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Daughter has large quarter size bruise for a weak now with white center pea size lump. Shes say she fell on the wooden swing outside, but shes 5yrs old. Is this common in a typical bruise? Or should I be worried about spider bit? Found a spider in home the other day. Thanks you! | 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. 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Yes I was wondering why I feel like I have on drive at all and that I feel before I start that Im going to mess up and fail when it comes to being passionate with my girlfriend. I love her alot but this has been a big problem and I get depressed over it and its been a never ending cycle. I get depressed about failing. | His understand your concern. Depression due to emotional stress called reactive depression. Mostly need to evaluate all symptoms of depression. It can be treated with anti-depressant Chat Doctor. Reactive depression can be treated with supportive psychotherapy. CBT means cognitive behavior therapy now days choice in depression. Before any treatment you have to do proper consultation with psychiatrist for detail evaluation. So consult and get help. I hope I have answered your question. Still if you have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son is 4 years old. He took milk of magnesia yesterday and hasn t pooped yet. He took some this morning too, and so far, nothing. Gets cramps every now and then. But no poop. The bottle says to call a dr if don t poop after taking. Should I worry? | Hello, I think your kid is having habitual constipation. I have certain questions and suggestions for you. Questions:1. Did your kid pass motion or meconium on day one of life?2. Since how long is the kid constipated?3. Does the kid have any bleeding along with hard stools?4. How much milk does the kid consume per day?5. Does the kid eat fruits and vegetables (fiber diet) appropriately? Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | They keep trying me on different cholesterol medicine that makes my joints hurt really bad can t hardly walk stop taking it and can walk better but my hip still hurt. I was on the zocar for about 12 years when I got this joint hurt . Have tried about five different cholesterol medicine and by end of day can hardly get up my stairs, stop taking them and I feel better, but the pain in my hips doesn t go clear away like it used to i m 63 and was very active until my hips start hurting still active just not as much would like to be for active I have a big house and 12 acres that keep me busy but not back to where I was that is what I want. Any help would be appreciated . | Hello, I have studied your case. . Pain along hip joint indicates possibility of hip arthritis. Hip arthritis can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN]. I will advise you do X-ray of hip, and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulfate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have sudden numbness on the left rear area of my head, completely numb, it travels down the left side of my body slightly going to the right of my body, some left facial numbness. Nothing is painful except the headache. I have seen my doc and am on prednisone as I have no had an injury or jarring. I have only taken this med for 2 days but have seen no change. i am not dizzy but am uncomfortable at all times feeling numbness. | Hello. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your message. The sensory loss-numbness- from the head, and face and involving one side of the body more than the other is very possibly suggestive of a thalami stroke. So I would suggest a CT scan of the brain. However, you also have a headache. Similar symptoms may suggest a migraine in such a situation. In migraine however, you have on and off headache previously as well. Since you have not mentioned this in the query, I assume you do not have headaches regularly. And therefore, as such I would suggest the CT scan of the Brain. Let us know the report for medication advice. Best of luck, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 25 years old man, i have been masturbating from past 10 years, recently i am unable to control my feelings so masturbating daily and sometimes twice in a day.. so whether this will affect my health or my marriage life, will it affect my fertility, etc. Please tell me ur opinion. | Hello dear, Masturbation is a normal phenomenon at your age, and does not have any side effect on body or mind, unless you get addicted to it. Since you are feeling that masturbation is interfering with your normal functioning, you can try out the following measures:1. Improve your social life by spending more time with friends and relatives.2. Keep your mind active and busy at all times either through curricular or extracurricular activities.3. Have a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey.4. Avoid fast foods & lipid containing diet.5. Avoid smoking & alcohol.6. Keep away stress, think positive.7. Exercise regularly & practice meditation. These measures will be helpful in improving your health & build up the confidence level. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am a 29 yr old female trying to conceive for last 4 yrs. diagnosed with genital TB and after laproscopy found my tubes to be affected with beaded appearance and hydrosalpinx even though patent. My NK cell test also positive. shall i go for NK cell treatment?am on ATT now. What are my chances to conceive naturally? and with IVF? | Hello, I have gone through your query and here are your answers. 1. Tuberculosis of the pelvis is likely to affect the genital organs including the uterus. Since your fallopian tubes have been shown to be affected, it is possible that your endometrium also is affected. 2. As you are on ATT now, you should avoid pregnancy until the treatment is over. 3. Steroid treatment for NK cells is better avoided for the time as immunity is compromised with tuberculosis infection. Other modes of treatment may be considered if you are fit. 4. Taking all the above facts into consideration, I would ask you to think of IVF or surrogacy as natural conception chances are very low. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my name is Sharon, and I am having a lot of pain in my back, the lower part on my right side, my legs have been very swollen today so that I had to borrow a pair of shoes which was larger than mine. I am a diabetic for 41 years now, I have osteoarthritis and have not been feeling well lately. Can you help me? | Hello, As you have swelling use hot water fermentation and a compression bandage to reduce the swelling. This is an issue with the venous return. Please check your blood sugar levels at regular intervals and have medicine at proper timings. Some time people don't monitor their blood sugar levels and don't even change the medicine and that might lead to malfunction of the medications. Having a keen eye over it will help. Having pain in the lower back can be due to the weakness of muscles. Using hot water fermentation and doing simple low-intensity core exercises and spinal muscle strengthening exercises will help ease the pain. Do the lower limb exercises as a whole along with the core and back exercise. This will help reduce the back pain and also make the legs stronger. This exercise will even help improve muscle strength and reduce pain due to OA. If needed you can contact an orthopedic physiotherapist who can teach you exercise which you can perform at home. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have 2 children and am 6 months pregnant. I have quite a happy relationship but all of a sudden i feel really insecure and i dont know why. Nothing in particular has happend but the last few days i have just felt quite down and emotional if i think about how insecure im feeling. I have sufferd from post natal depression before but this feels different and i dont know whats causing it. Also i feel quite sick with it which is odd and im sure its not to do with my pregnancy as ive only started feeling sick since feeling like this. Ive also had quite a long term problem where (i know this sounds so silly) but if my partner was to mention an ex or if i think i about him with anyone else, it makes me feel incredibly insecure and sick. I cant handle talking about his past life with any other women, and get very paranoid and feel like crying if i think hes looking at another woman. Hes never done anything to make me feel that way but i have always been like it and i dont know if all this is tied together. Its such a strange feeling and i wish it would go away. Please help me as its really getting me down. Thank you | Hallow Dear, The incidence in past is bothering your mind. You have very rightly said the need to talk to someone. Please seek for an assistance of a counselor. Of course, you should not right off other organic causes which may lead to such conditions, particularly with the history of postpartum depression. This condition is very commonly observed in anemic patients. Anemia increases the psychological instability. So please get your blood checked for anemia. Iron with proteins will help you in this condition. The other condition you should rule out is Thyroid dysfunction. Any type of Thyroid dysfunction is known to cause mood changes. Hypothyroid condition is more common during pregnancy. It may also affect the health of the baby and outcome of the delivery. Miscarriages due to hypothyroid state are quite common. So please get your Thyroid function test - T3, T4 and TSH - performed on your blood. Depending upon the results, you may need medication. Please do not ignore the problem; report to your Obstetrician, preferably with the blood reports I have advised you. I hope this helps you today. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | im 29, 54 in height, & weigh 65 kgs. we have been trying to conceive for about 9 years and yet we are unsuccessful.. we already consulted a doctor and according to them were both okay. what do you think is the reason why we cant conceive a child? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As you trying for 9 years and yet unsuccessful WITH NORMAL REPORTS is suggesting UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY. I would advise that you should think of GUI intrauterine insemination, IVF invited fertilization. So consult a gynecologist and he/she will advise you further regarding this and best possible method for you. Hope I have answered your query. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am 23 5 ft 7 and around 9 stone I have been suffering from stomach problems for around 6 months, in those 6 months my stomache has been in a lot of discomfort, I have been havin at least 4 bowel movements a day which i didnt have before the onset of stomach discomfort. my bowel movements are ever so slightly yellow in colour and feel kind of sticky. I also get a burning sensation throughout my whole digestive system.my stomache is always bloated. In the 6 months I have had this I have had 3 bad outbursts where I was paralysed by the pain and my stomach swelled to the point where i looked at least 6 months pregnant. I am to and from the doctors and given a different diagnosis each time-gall stones, stomache flu, IBS ect. None of which I am satisfied are the answer and im constantly dreading the next outburst. I dont have a history of any kind of stomache problems. Help! | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The first advice from me to you is to stop eating from outside completely if you do specially the fried, oily and fast food. This might be causing recurrent intestinal infection because of poor cooking hygiene. Apart from the hygiene, some food components specially in the fast food from outside may induce sensitivity to the intestinal mucosa, leading to all your symptoms which you just described. This sensitivity could be due to anything like a lactose sensitivity, and gluten sensitivity, the incidence of these disorders being underestimated in most of the places. Once intestinal infection is excluded, sensitivity to a particular component of the food can be diagnosed by gradual exclusion of that particular component from your diet. This can be well controlled by a qualified dietician and the moment that particular component is excluded, the person start feeling far better.Thus, the treatment varies from one to the other. There has to be a high index of suspicion of these not very uncommon pathology. 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i got always pain my back, muscle somtimes, chest and bloating all the time, also im hardly to breath properly and my stomach always pain and my head especially my forehead. my nose seems block and sometimes open to much. im cold sometime my mout and lips always very dry. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears that you have three problems. One is back pain, second is the gastric pain and bloating. Third is the nose block and headache. The nose block and the headache may be due to the sinusitis, causing indigestion, bloating due to the Chat Doctor. Backache may be due to infection, of the sinus or some other. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Wishing for quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my husband had a bad fall yesterday in the bathroom he hit d floor with his lower back in a sitting like position and a bit supine like position. he went to look for a doctor and had an xray. he had a history of slip disc. he was complaining yesterday bout his lower back aching. i want to ask, is it possible that xrays could not detect slip disc and fracture of d bones when indeed he had a bad fall? pls reply. thank you very much. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think your husband is suffering from muscular pain due to injury. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals). It may take a week time to relief. It is possible that x-rays could not detect slip disc and minor fracture of the bones.Indeed, slip disc is not seen in x-rays. However, you can get his MRI done to detect these. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have chronic bad breath and I think it is caused by food particles getting caught somewhere behind the uvula or where my nasal passage meets my throat , not sure,and the food breaks down into a sort of foul smelling paste as it is lodged there out of sight.This horrible smelling paste appears as tiny bits about the size of 1/3 of a rice kernel or smaller . These bits will dislodge and fall down the back of my throat , maybe 3 to for bits once every 4-6 weeks . I spit them out but I know there is more stuck back there because my breath smells like the broken down food substance I have spit out.I am so mortified frustrated with this disgusting issue ! Thank youThis has been going on for at least 20 years but I was able to mask the foul smell with mints and mouthwash but now the smell is constant. | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Since it appears that the foul smell is due to food lodgment and degradation therefore it should be ad Chat Doctor. In my view first please get an endoscopy done. Based upon its report, .it can be decided about the origin of bad breath.Also, your ENT specialist can check if there is any sinusitis, which again causes such problems. Once it is ruled out then you can go for dental check up. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Sir, I am 43 yrs old and diagnosed Sugar in September 2014 and taking medicine since 2014. my sugar range is fasting around 130-140 and pp below 200. But I always feel heaviness in head or dizziness and my CT Scan ok. Always feel pressure in head on both side of head. | Hello, Please note that the headache may be due to high Blood Pressure (BP) as the diabetics are prone to develop high BP after few years as per some studies. So, go for BP checking if BP above 140/90 at more than three occasions, then you have to take tablet Telmisartan. Or it may be the result of side effects of antidiabetics you are taking .you can discuss this aspect with your treating physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had this lump in the back of my head for years. The last few months it has been hurting badly. It is like a knife going in and out. Also I have been dizzy for the last few weeks and lost my balance a few times. I cannot even walk without hanging on to something. I finally lie down and do not move. I cannot see my doctor for another few weeks. | Respected user, Welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There are different reasons for lumps of the head. Which may vary from benign soft tissue lesion as sebaceous cyst, others or certain tumors as Osceola or others.* Need clinical examination for the same, evaluation in form of CT or MRI according to the clinical evaluations to decide further line of management. Hope this will help you for sure. Welcome for any further guidance. Regards dear take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.my brother is 16 years and in school.he recently started to experience headaches on one side and especially when he changes body pose(e.g bending). he is now also having what he calls pain in heart and has palpitations. he is now home for holidays. this pain has been there for about 2 weeks now. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. At the age of 16 years, these symptoms (headache, palpitations, chest pain) are more suggestive stress and anxiety. But better to first rule out heart diseases. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on its solution. He may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello,I took my six year old to the dentist today and Dr said that one of her molar were she has a crown is infected and said that it needs to be removed and then have a spacer in. I ask if my daughter would need to be on antibiotics first and she said no. Should I get a second opinion? | Hello, I often prescribe an antibiotic when I extract a tooth, but not always. If the extraction was complicated or the patients medical history raises some concern about healing ability, I will prescribe an antibiotic. I often prescribed an antibiotic prior to removal to control the spread of an active infection or for a very symptomatic tooth. Pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication may be adequate. Should of painful situation arise 3 to 4 days after an extraction, I would be concerned about a Chat Doctor. I would suggest a second opinion if your concern is whether the tooth should be extracted. There may be an option to save the tooth. You could ask the current dentist if there is any other option for this tooth. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope my answer is helpful to you. I would be glad to provide additional answers if you provide additional details or have more questions. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have severe emetophobia. I have been having hot and cold flashes for 2 hours now. I have mild headache (which I always do) and nausea. ( I think. to me, I always feel nausous ) anyways, I have no fever and am almost in sheer panic. What s wrong with me? By the way, I am an early teenanger. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Xenophobia is an intense, irrational fear or anxiety pertaining to vomiting. Do you have fear of vomiting or are you having food poison? Cold and hot flashes, nausea, headache are symptoms associated with anxiety as well as food poison and anxiety. You are in sheer panic because you are not able to determine what is your problem and that is no xenophobia. Please consult a physician. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 55 yrs old. Been having palpitations over the last couple of years. Visited the ER alot. Take maxide for BP. Have mild sleep apnea. R/o heart issues, since I had a total workup, only small amount of plaque. Drink @ 4 cups of coffee, smoke 4-6 cigs a day. Using ecigs lately. The rapid heartbeats are visible in neck, palpitations uncomfortable. Been in menopause for 3 years, and have gained weight, especially upper stomach. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Visible pulsations in neck area are due to raised JVP (jugular venous pressure). And raised JVP can be due to heart and lung diseases. Since heart diseases have been ruled out, we should search for Pulmonary causes. You are having sleep apnea and smoking cigarettes too. So this can cause Pulmonary hypertension and bronchitis. And both these can cause palpitations and raised JVP. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) and 2d echo for the diagnosis of these diseases. Better to quit smoking as soon as possible. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi , I had a septum deviation from long time fo ehich i had taken homoepathy treatment for some time when i was 10 yrs old and did not continue. Now i am 34 and the proble has increased for me . i have too much pain on my forehead (just above the nose) and this pain does not stop.I also have dust allergy(not sure if it is related) Can you please tell me what it means and any precautions/treatments for the same. Thanks Ramesh | Hiit is called deviated nasal septum. This usually presents with nasal blockage, allergic running nose, complicating into respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, or ear problems. Clinically presenting with sinus headache, in your case it looks like frontal sinusitis.in this case you will be very sensitive to dust or environmental changes, causing allergy.I suggest you to meet an ENT specialist, treatment usually includes avoiding all allergic things, decongestants, anti histamines, steroids, ( sprays) antibiotics, if not reduced correction surgical procedures like septoplasty. All the best. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Extreme lower back pain (by tail bone) shooting down legs especially hurts in my shin area. Sitting and laying don t seem to relieve the pain. It s waking me up at night, literally had no sleep this week. I ve been taking cataflam , mobic, advil , and alieve but get no relief. Fell down my parents stairs twice in the last year, once while pregnant. Any ideas on what could be causing this and how to get pain relief without burning a hole in my stomach from all the NSAIDS and steroids the doctor has been giving me. | Hello. Thanks for using this forum on Chat Doctor. The pain radiating from your spine towards your leg can be due to various reasons. This could include trauma to the spinal vertebrae or spinal column leading to disc herniation causing compression of the nerve. Other reason can be muscle strain involving the muscles supporting the spinal vertebrae. Firstly you should consider getting an MRI scan done for your spinal vertebrae after full assessment by your doctor to rule out the above conditions. Avoid too many movements such as excessive flexion or extension. Talk with a physiotherapist after a diagnosis is made for proper exercise regime. Feel free for further queries. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my sgpt is 222 last month after taking tablets and digestive tonic it comes near about 45 but after this i am taking bery heavy oily food and mango (carbide used) and next day loose motion started after 14 days i go to the lab and check my LFT we found that sgpt is 42 or sgopt is near about normal billrubin is 3 please describe me what is the reason. why my Liver affected? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, After going through your history, you had mild elevation of liver enzymes and having Hepatitis which could be viral in origin, Hepatitis A & E are infected through contaminated water or food. Usually these are self limiting disease and need supportive therapy, please get your liver functions and Ultrasonography of abdomen to know status of liver. Other hepatitis are B&C which are parenteral and also alcohol, fatty liver and toxic Chat Doctor. Please take healthy normal balanced diet and consult a Physician /Gastroenterologist for proper guidance and treatment. Take care. Good Luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 50 years old an dfor the past two years I have noticed a bald spot on my scalp right behind both years. It does not itch and away from that I have beautiful shiny and from appearance beautiful locks. I am afriad it might spread later..what could it be? | Hi, It may be alopecia errata. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. It is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by sudden development of bald patches. Exact cause is not known. Stress and tension might precipitate the disease. Local application of mild steroid lotion, psoralen solution, tacrolimus lotion .etc. might stimulate hair growth in bald patches. Oral steroid, levamisole and biotin may be taken after advice of doctor. I hope this would help. Thanks. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My boyfriend and I tried anal sex, he didn t have a condom. I know about STD s i got tested, it came out negative. My question is, can I be pregnant? It was 16 days after the first day of my last period. He rubbed his tip near the opening of my vagina but he only had pre-cum. What are my odds? I m really scared. | Hi, I understand your concerns, but anal sex cannot cause a pregnancy. It is unlikely that pre-cum causes a pregnancy if the penis was not introduced inside the vagina despite the fact that you had sex at the time of your possible ovulation. I recommend that you take a plan b pill to make sure. Wait until the date of your next period, if it doesn't come get a pregnancy test done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Doctor,Two weeks back my wife had high fever and body pain. Doctor advised her to go for blood test. Blood test report shows her Neutrophils count is 80%.Lymphocytes - 17%Eosinophils - 3%Monocytes = 0%Basophils = 0 %Platelet count = 410,000 cells/cumm For the past 2 days, she is suffering in herpes.Please advice. Thanks,Suresh | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion your wife should take acyclovir under your doctors' guidance. Herpes can cause fever and body ache as you complained. The report you have given was fine, it has nothing abnormal. You can take the calamine lotion on the lesion. Avoid injury to the infected part. Taking vitamin B complex can help improve symptoms fast. Please take it under doctors guidance. Inn case of excruciating pain you can take opioid analgesic under doctors guidance. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 62 year old female that had shingles when I was 54. I have been considering getting the shingles vaccine but a co worker told me I would be better off getting the measles vaccine considering the current outbreak. I did have measles as a child. | HiT hanks for your query at Chat Doctor. I understand your concern and situation. Shingles generally lasts between two and six weeks. Most people get shingles only once, but it is possible to get it two or more times. Data show that the vaccine prevents about 51% of shingles. It is most effective in the 60 to 69-year-old age group; its efficacy in older patients becomes less than the age of the patient increases. But yes taking a vaccine will be beneficial. You may also take measles vaccine if threat of outbreak for prevention. Yes you may get both the vaccinations together as well. Take care Best of health Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A few times, (including today) I have head rush upon standing, and sudden difficulty focusing on reading (spotty), followed by mild headache. I ve had sore back left side of my neck for several months (not sure if it is related to the above problems). What could be causing this? | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Sore back left side of your neck for several months could be associated with stress. Do you have stress ? Sudden rush of blood to head is common when you stand up suddenly. But in your case, this can also be related to your stress, if you have it. Difficulty focusing, mild headache etc. are also symptoms of stress. Please provide the details of general lifestyle and office life. I suggest stress management. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son is 19, never used drugs, never drank. He has an occasional rapid heart beat then tingling in both hands. Went to Dr..wore monitor for 21 days it capture his RHB @ 160 bmp..several times 17 pages worth. Did an EP Study on Monday (5/9/11) however the Dr couldnt get the heart to speed up. Per the monitor it appears to be coming from the upper chambers; but they cant find the problem. What should we do next? He has astma...was in marching band and overall healthy. | Hi, So the problem is rapid heart beating. Try to find out if its physiological or related with other diseases like anemia, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, fever, other high output state, COLD, Bronchial asthma on bronchodilators. To rule out cardiac cause as primary reason after ruling out valvular heart disease by 2D Echocardiography and Doppler study, not diagnosed with EPS. You may consider for 3D mapping, and panic attacks may be the other cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having muscle pull in the hip today morning. The Ortho Doctor has given prescription for Ultracet and Rablet. I am a kidney transplanted person for 12 years. Shall I take these medicines for pain? or will it have any side effects on my transplanted kidney? | Hi, Both of these Chat Doctor. Attract (tramadol) is an opioid painkiller which is normally cleared by the liver and hence preferred for moderate to severe pain in patients on transplanted kidney. Remember its maximum dose should not exceed 50 mg orally twice a day. Tablet (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor commonly prescribed for the treatment of acidity related issues of the stomach. It is also cleared by the liver hence proven to be safe and efficient in patients on transplanted kidney. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I would like to know best way to enlarge my penis, my length is 3.8 inches in normal state and after erection it is 4.5 inches. My wife is not satisfied with my length. I would like to know what could be the best way to improve the length and girth.thanksPOlen | HelloThanks for query. The length of your penis both in flaccid state and on erection are within accepted range of normal human being. The length of the penis in flaccid state has no significance at all. It is the hardness of the penis that is important for sexual satisfaction of both the partners. If you do not have other issues like Erectile Dysfunction or Premature ejaculation and if she gets orgasm during intercourse, there is no reason why your wife should have unhappy with length of your penis. . Please consult qualified Sexologist for counselling and to convince her. Please note that there are no medicines that can increase the length and girth of penis. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been sick for a week with what I thought was a head cold. My temp keeps going up and I m having trouble breathing. Sinuses are clear, ears are ringing but semi clear but hurt when swallowing along with sore throat. Non productive cough but lungs feel heavy and full. Could this be pneumonia I have developed? I have at it before. I must tell you that I do have asthma. Thank you! | Hello, In my opinion, you should definitely consult a pulmonologist. There are two main possibilities for your symptoms. 1. Lung infection (pneumonia).2. Worsening of asthma. So you will need a chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). A chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to know the severity of asthma. You may need antibiotics, longer acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi one of my teeth in the back fell out afew weeks ago but it has being causing me problem s for the last few days the gum exposed is quite soar now my left cheek is quite tense and feels swollen its on the side were my gum is exposed what can i do to stop this | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The exposed or swollen gums can be secondary to chronic irritation by the broken tooth. The roots of the tooth can be present below the gums, that is causing irritation to the overlying gums. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Then get the tooth removed. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic)I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have chronic sinusitus pain behind and above my eyes. I have been to two ENT doctors, have had allergy testing, sinus CT scan, accupuncture, several rounds of antibiotics, take an anti-yeast remedy to rid any possible candida yeast and have yet to be able to get much relief. I do smoke menthol cigarettes and am to the point of deciding to quit so I can be relieved of this terrible pain. Do you think this might be what is causing my sinusitus pain? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic sinusitis pain which is due to impaired immunity of body and leftover respiratory tract infection. Need not worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment as per that. You should get CT scan of sinuses and Chest done again with contrast to get an exact diagnosis of the lung disease. You should avoid taking outside food. Sip on warm saline gargles. Continue antibiotic course and avoid taking oily and spicy food and cold beverages. Probably you are suffering from an allergic problem or fibrotic diseases, so you should start treatment after proper examination. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What would cause chest pain, feels kinda like an infection of some sort, but have no other symptoms, pretty much a slight dry cough, slight mucus, but no color. Just a raw feeling when breathing. I did have a sinus infection about 3 weeks ago, got better, now the chest issues have gone on for around 2 weeks. | Hi thanks for asking question here... Noted slight chest pain with cough... Do you have fever ??? Here I want first to do your auscultation and physical examination to rule out CREPS or rhonchi. You might have bronchitis like condition. Chest x-ray useful for it....If you need proper antibiotic given.... Chest x-ray also rule out consolidation like condition suggestive pneumonia...If you need sputum examination and culture useful.... If you have chronic gastritis like condition then chest pain and Chat Doctor. . Take care... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a lump on my jaw bone on one side near where my jaw and neck meet and it is a little bit painful when i press my chin to my chest or when i put pressure on the area (the jaw strap of my helmet hurts to wear sometimes). What are some possible explanations? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. What is the duration of the existence of this lump? Has it happened before? Check for any cavity in corresponding tooth in lower jaw. If there is, then you may have space infection due to tooth. If there is Chat Doctor. Or it can be some swollen lymph nodes as well. Visit a dentist and get it checked for appearance, consistency, texture, etc. Proper oral check, history, radiographs are required to establish a diagnosis. In any case swelling below jaw should not be ignored as they tend to spread fast posing a threat to wind pipe. I suggest you see a dentist and get it treated. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! |