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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | CAN A MOTHERS POOR EATING HABIT DURING PREGNANCY RESULT IN A BABY WITH MACGRONATHIA? I HAD MY DAUGHTER AT THE AGE OF 24. AT BIRTH HER UPPER GUM WAS NOT DEVELOPED PROPERLY. IT TOOK HER A YEAR BEFORE HER FIRST TOOTChatDoctorE IN, MY DAUGHTER IS NOW 13 AND IS EXHIBITING SIGNS OF MACGRONATHIA. HER LOWER JAW IS SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER THAN HER UPPER. I AM WONDERING IF THE FACT THAT I WAS EXTREMELY STRESSED OUT DURING PREGNANCY AND ATE POORLY IS THE CAUSEE OF MY DAUGHTERS PRESENT AILMENTS? | Hellooo....read through your query....based on your symptoms I must say that growth of the jaw depends on many factors. It may or may not be influenced by Food habits but more importantly is the hormones of the child.so don't worry.what has happened.she 13yrs now if her 2nd molar is not erupted I can say that u hurry her to a periodontist and get correction of the growth of her jaws(using orthopedic and dysfunctional appliance).if her 2nd molars are erupted take her to orthodontist he will see the situation of her growth based on cephalogram X-ray and do treatment accordingly...so don't think about what u did in past and do correction of the child for her future.!!!it's the right time.!!hope u r benefitted by my reply.have a healthy day!!! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hey ..well I am 2 months pregnant and when I urinate I see blood and I get worried I have other children 4 to be exact and my youngest is about to be 7 I didn t experience no problems like this with my others I m just concerned and confused could you help me out? | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Firstly, I would like to suggest that you confirm where from this blood is coming, from the urethra or from the vagina. If it is from the urethra and if this is a fresh bleeding, it is likely to be from the urethral lining, mostly due to some infection. This needs to be treated as it can lead to a miscarriage if left untreated. If the blood is coming out of the vagina, you should inform your health care provider immediately, take absolute bed rest and avoid all strenuous activity. A sonogram should be taken to note the state of the pregnancy. Further management is accordingly planned. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | tailbone painI woke up this morning with moderate pain on my tail bone. it hurts to sit unless I sit leaning to the left. it hurts to walk. I am an insulin dependent type 1 diabetic. blood sugar controlled by insulin pump, carb counting and exercise. a1c 6.8. I did nothing to cause this problem. what should I do? | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Pain at tail bone - Coccydynia, is a very common problem related to posture, due to pressure of sitting on tailbone. Aim of treatment is to relieve pain and build up the muscles in hip region, to allow weight to be transferred to other bones. I suggest painkillers, muscle relaxants, site bath(sit in a tub of hot water) twice daily, + Exercises for spine and hip muscles. Avoid constipation and sit on a cushioned surface for the time being. Hope for all the best |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, I was bitten by an unknown insect almost two weeks ago and the inflammation of the bite is still there along with tissue bruising, leaving my skin around the bite discoloured. I have noticed over the past few days after the bite hole if you wish, has raised into a almost puss like spot, however around the skin is still discoloured, inflamed and sore burst and left my skin slightly torn. I have this continuous tingling sensation which gradually increases in pain, almost like a really bad case of pins and needles. the pain starts from the bite down to the sole of my feet. I have no idea what to do about it, and how to treat it. all I have dine thus far is take ibuprofen for the pain and apply an ice pack and on occasion Vaseline around the bite. however nothing seems to be working. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I went through the history you have provided here. It seems from the history that you are having irritation of skin following an insect bite. These symptoms indicate secondary infection in the skin. I usually treat these conditions by the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Application of local antiseptic ointments and hot compression provides rapid relief. Do consult your doctor for examination to confirm the diagnosis and prescription of |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had a continuous dull aching pain in my lower back, right side, below the last rib bone. Not in the center of my back, but more toward the side. It concerns me because it may get better for a few hours and then start up again. Could it have anything to do with my kidneys, pancreas, or liver? | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I concluded that you are having backache towards right side of your back which is dull aching whicChatDoctores and goes. It may be muscular pain or pain of kidney origin. You can exclude kidney pain by ultrasound of kidney area. For muscular pain analgesic such as ibuprofen are of help. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link:https://www.bit.ly/ask Chat Doctor. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | over the last two weeks on three separate occasions i have felt as though my heart is being gently squeezed, a bit like a contraction, i can only describe the intensity as like a wave, starting very gently reaching a peak and then tapering off. i am not in any pain but it is a very odd feeling | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having simple muscular spasm but better to rule out any heart diseases first. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Simple muscle spasm is more likely in your case. So avoid bad postures in sleep. You can apply warm water pad on affected areas to avoid such contractions. 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, may I answer your health queries right now ? How bad is my blood pressure at 150/98? I am a 22 year police officer and weight lifter. A former SWAT team member but I don t run anymore. I lift weights 3 times a week and feel good. I am a non smoker and non drinker. But I do have 3 to 4 diet cokes a day. No coffee. On my annual physicals, my ekg has always been great. An athlete s heart. My bottom number has always been in the upper 80 s however. | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that these blood pressure values are high, but a single high blood pressure value is not an indicator or chronic arterial hypertension. It could be related to psychological stress or physical activity. For this reason, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently during the day, in the next days, in sitting position, after 10 minutes of total relax. If your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges (125/85 mmHg), I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests to investigate the possible underlying causes: - a chest X-ray study-complete blood count, PCR, ESR - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction- blood electrolytes- fasting glucose-kidney and liver function tests-cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels for possible a Chat Doctor. 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 Im 23 years old, a year ago I was living in south america and got a bad case of what i thought was tonsillitis. After a two week period of antibiotics was able to come back to the states and saw my dr who after doing some lab work diagnose me with Mono. Recently my lab work showed very elevated liver enzymes so i had to see a specialist who found salmonella in my system. Could the original diagnose of mono had been incorrect and all along i had salmonella? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query. Yes, it is possible, but mono is more likely since there was throat infection associated with elevated LFT. Salmonella rarely cause LFT elevation unless there was blood poisoning. So I suggest doing blood tests to verify is it mono. This is routine test today. After you establish right diagnosis, the treatment can be started. Wish you good health. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir,im prakash from hubli,and i want treatment or medicines or near any hospitals for this as im now 18yrs and i was masturbating from 15yrs and now physically and mentally very weak i cant concentrate on studies and also my height is getting short .weightlossing,muscle pains and so on,so please give me some suggetions | HelloThanks for query. Based o the facts that to have posted it seems that you have been indulged in masturbation since 3 years and now facing health problems like general weakness, muscle pain and loss of ability to concentrate etc. which you think these problems to be due to habitual masturbation. First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual and general health problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your heath. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Avoid frequent masturbation and restrict it to twice a week Chat Doctor. . |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I want children.. I have none, I ve suffered a stillborn and one miscarriage. Ever since my still born, my menstrual cramps are severe to the point I m crying in pain then exhausted falling asleep also, the pain is only on my right side. My gyno for my miscarriage did not take into consideration my questions and worries. They said my ultra sound looked healthy. I m trying to get pregnant still new at it but have no idea if there is something wrong I just need advice, even what to ask my gyno next time. | Hello, I can understand your concern. First let me ask you some questions are you consciously married? How was your ultrasound of your stillborn (how many months baby) did it show any abnormalities?. It's better for you to go for genetic counselling. That might help you to detect any chromosomal abnormalities. It can be done by a blood test of you and your husband. If its normal then no need to worry otherwise try to avoid travel. Eat healthy stay healthy and also do a blood test to rule out viral infection. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i had unprotected sex twice yesterday with my boyfriend about 30-45 minutes after each other, but he finish in me and im on birth control but lately i havent really had a chance to take it around the same time at night & I ve missed a night taking it, im wondering if i should take plan b | Hello misunderstand your concernAccording to your history you missed one pill. But if It is just 24 hours after missing pill then take two tablets simultaneously means missed tablet and that day tablet together. So take birth pills together that prevent the pregnancy but take the remaining tablet regularly. So in this case no need of Play B pill. But if 24 hours has been crossed, and you did not take missed pill then you have to take plan B as early as possible or with in 72 hours after sex to prevent the pregnancy. Hope this will help you Best regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 10 yr old daughter has started experiencing light headedness, dizziness, and shaking when playing or practicing sports. While playing soccer she breaths very heavy then hits a wall about 15 min into the game. Recently she has taken up ppitching for softball and during her lessons she sees spots, bright lights, feels like she will pass out, and becomes nausious. Our Dr thought it might be exercise induced asthma but even with the inhaler she still has these issues. Could there be something else I should have her tested for? | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. Your doctor, before coming to his conclusion, that the problem could be exercise induced asthma, must have gone through ritualistic physical and pathological investigations. In that case, if the investigations are done, the problem could be anxiety and obsession. Anxiety could also cause such symptoms, but there will not be any organic reasons. Your 10-year young girl is learning life and at this age, they learn diseases too. At such an age, obsessing with health problems are also common. She could need health related psychological counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my boyfriend has been complaining of pain in his abdomen along with this pain is tenderness, this is located on his left side. he also has been experiencing some heart burn in the morning along with coughing. he states the pain is always there it just is not a severe at times | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If Is were his doctor, after a personal physical examination of his abdomen, I would have advised for an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out any intro abdominal organ pathology. I would also advise him not to eat from outside if he does as intestinal infections might creep in through outside food. Some routine tests like stool for ova and cyst, urine routine/microscopic and blood test (CBC) might also aid in making the diagnosis. Till then, he might go for some anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor. Further management would depend on reports of the investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son who has mental health problem virtually behaves normally outwardly.Sometimes ago he used to urinate into a bottle and throw it outside.Now he believes that his bed and mattress are not good though we bought a new solid bed and mattress only about a year old.He eats strangely mostly vegetables and plenty of chicken breast with no fat perhaps up to 15 a day.Recently started eating so much banana -up to 2 to 3 bunches up to 15-20 a day. He dances almost all night and sleeps thereafter till past midday. Refuses to sleep on his bed despite buying new mattress for himself few days ago.He is 25.In the past had insisted there was a problem with his jaw when there was nothing wrong,spent so much money seeing all sorts of practitioners.His bizarre behaviour is baffling and puts us under severe stress especially as he has refused to take full dose of medication prescribed and only cuts it and takes about a tenth | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor He is showing abnormal behavior like refusing to sleep on mattress, urinating in bottom then throwing out, eating strangely, refusing to accept the problem and not visiting a doctor. All these problems can occur normally also, but they are causing significant distress so need further evaluation by a Psychiatrist. He might be having abnormal beliefs or delusional ideas that something is wrong. Due to some psychological change he might be showing such abnormal and bizarre symptoms. Other possibility is some mood disorder or more specifically bipolar. He is showing symptoms like dancing all night, refusing to advise of parents etc. These symptoms could raise possibility of some mood disorder. I would advise you to take him to a Psychiatrist for evaluation of symptoms and to make proper diagnosis. Medicines like antipsychotic Chat Doctor. Thanks hope this helps you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A parent just shared that her almost-adult son has displayed voluntary encopresis. There are sometimes remains left in the bathtub. This young man has also begun stealing from people and he describes that it is like an addiction, where he wakes up thinking about stealing. His parents are divorced, he lives with Dad and Step-mother who constantly criticizes him. He was an outstanding baseball player, but began stealing from teammates. He is defiant at home, his grades are falling, hes lost interest in the things he used to do, such as baseball. The adults dont forgive him and theyve stripped him of a phone, a bedroom door, etc. and have given him no way to earn things back. This young man says hes not suicidal; hes using pot. This is such a mental disorder and I dont want to do more harm to him as a school counselor. What type of therapy do you suggest? How do I get the parents to understand this behavior is very much about them? | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, he has conduct disorder or cannabis induced psychosis and in that case, he needs proper mental evaluation by psychiatrist. If he has conduct disorder, then he needs behavioral therapy. Being a counselor, you can try positive and negative reinforcement in his case. That would help to modify his behavior. In case of psychosis, he would improve with antipsychotic Chat Doctor. Better to tell them to consult a psychiatrist. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiI have a small lump on my inner upper arm about 1 inch from my inner elbow. The lump is slightly sensitive to touch and I only noticed it a few days ago. There is no bruising in the area to suggest a knock. The lump does move as I can move it with my fingers. Hopefully nothing and just after a bit of advice on whether or not I should see a doctor.Many thanks in advance for your helpSteven | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a gelatinous type), a fibrous or a lipoma. These lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. Management (medical and surgical if indications are found and the lesion is bothersome for you already) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI Sir my age is 27 height 5.2ft approx weight 85-90kg approx am attacked by jaundice in 2012 April i took 2 doses of herbal medicine from local expert and i also took Himalaya 52 tablets for 1 month. later i took my regular diet but my urine still in yellow color if i drink water fully urine will normal for that time, recently again in 2012 November again i found symptoms of jaundice i went to consult doctor he told my jaundice does not healed and went for blood check up and i found s.Rubin at 2.4 and sgpt 75 as on 7/12/12 and doctor suggested ursokem 300mg for 15 days twice daily after taking that medicine as on 26/12/12 my s.Rubin at 1.6 and sgpt 41 again i took same medicine for 10 days and stopped it and again tam normal oil food and non-veg items again i went to same blood test as on 26/1/13 my s. bilirubin at 1.2 and my sgpt level at 105 my urine still in light yellow color if take plenty of then urine will be in normal. | Hi, jaundice can be due to an obstructive or hemolytic. Specific biological/blood exams and morphology exams (ultrasound) with the aid of a good clinical Acute onset jaundice and chronic, repeated episode and a one time episode are evaluated differently. Associated symptoms like fever, weight loss, past history of alcohol abuse and some Chat Doctor. It is always important to carry out blood tests for Viral hepatitis viruses B and C which are important causes of jaundice. Liver enzymes are however important for monitoring and giving an orientation to cause. You shall also need an ultrasound and other blood tests. The ideal situation would be for you to consult a gastroenterologist to help in making a definitive diagnoses, to orient specific treatments. Avoiding of toxins to the liver while waiting like not taking |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I have had pain at the base of my skull on the right side when I exert or strain myself . This has been going on for about 4 weeks. I had a ct scan with imaging and it was negative. I have an appointment with a neuro surgeon in a few weeks but this has really taken a lot out of Me because I don t know what it is Currently taking lorazepam which helps somewhat | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. First, I would like to reassure you that your symptoms do not suggest anything serious, as your CT scan of the brain is normal. Only very small tumors may get missed on CT scan, which can be picked up on MRI brain. Lorazepam is a Chat Doctor. There is no need to worry at present. Neurosurgery consultation and MRI brain would sort out the issue. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir how can I stop my problem of night fall ... m too much stressed. .. I masturbated since 8 years ... now I don t bt pursuing with the problem of night fall... and my penis is small... plz. Help me doctor .. tell me any natural or ayurvedic medicine ... my age just 18 years old :( | Greetings. Inability to control emotions allow a male to get too excited during sleep which causes nightfall & making the organ small which is a normal phenomenon until & otherwise its within the normal physiological limit of an individual. Most of the people have many wrong ideas about nightfall - that it causes ill effects on health like nervous weakness, reduced energy, etc. or sexual problems like impotence in the future all of which is NOT true and these are just myths and misconceptions provided they are within certain limit. For too much stress, i advice you to do activities(Play outdoor games you like / Read books/ get along with friends / meet your relatives/ etc., ) that relaxes mind keeping you fresh. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was in an auto accident three weeks ago and had a 10 inch black and purple bruise on my right breast and collar bone are with hard lumps underneath. The bruising is gone and the hard lumps are slowly going away. However, I am now having pain and burning in my collar bone. It seems to be getting worse. Im wondering if it is a bruise. Thank you. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. It is good that the bruising is gone. The pain and the burning in the collar bone area may be due to either there is a hairline fracture for which you have to get X-ray of the area with a pointer kept on the spot of pain. Another possibility is the sensory nerves are getting entrapped into the scar tissue and giving you a typical burning sensation. This would go away on its own. IF severe, request your Doctor to give medicines for the same. |
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... I Have Taken my wife to the hosptail 4 times in the last week starting last friday because she is pregnet with are 3rd child and started to bleed they did test and told us to come back monday the 30 and took blood her hormon levels went up from what thay were on friday and told us to come back on the 1st to see if her levels went up and they did and they did a utrasound and saw something but shes only 5 to 6 weeks along still t early they say and they told us to come back friday the 3rd and the levels went up again and told us to come back tuesday the 7 my wife is complaining of being dizzy tonight but does not want to go wait in the hosptial because we have no incince and shes worried about the bill after being the 4 times already what do i do and watch for? | Hi there,Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy, may mean a threatened abortion or an ectopic pregnancy. Both these conditions require continuous monitoring and treatment, which is why they are asking you to go back to the hospital for further evaluation. Repeated blood tests and ultrasound are required to know the location and normalcy of the pregnancy. If it is a threatened abortion, there is a high chance of the pregnancy continuing normally, but the first 12 weeks will be difficult. In case of ectopic pregnancy either medical or surgical treatment is definitely required. If your wife is having dizziness then it should not be ignored, and you need to see the doctor as advised. Hope this helps. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had pulmonary hypertension for at least ten years. I have elected not to have a right heart cath. My symptoms are minimal and I have so many other health issues that I am not certain what is caused by the pulmonary hypertension. When I am conditioned I can walk up two flights of stairs and am not short of breath. I am just wondering what life as to hold for me | Hi thanks for asking question. You have to take care regarding taking regular Chat Doctor. Take enough rest. Regularly do moderate exercise. Avoid smoking strictly. Take care not travelling to very high altitude. Take low salt diet. Depending on stage you might need oxygen therapy. With lifestyle change and regular medication intake will improve your life. If you does not take care then chances of right side heart failure is there. So follow above measures along with your physician prescription. I hope my suggestion will helpful to you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi sir well my name is alex and i am 24 yrs old and i am doing masterbuating when i was in tention and now i feel that my pennis is not errecting properly and there is no stamina in that and pennis is also bend it and now i need a help what to do i dont understand and i have show this problem for ayurvedic doctors and they have given the booty and etc and after that medicine is taken that time my pennis is working and i have left that tab for eating 2 months and now the problem has come once again what to do tell me. | Sellotaped on the fats that you have posted it seems that you have been indulged in frequent and habitual masturbation since many years and now facing problems related to sexual activities. First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. . |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had the implanon for nearly 12months, past 2 months I have had a period every week, only for a few days, it is dark brown, clotty, and causes terrible cramps, I have also noticed my stomach has been bloated (never normally bloated and not changed diet in any way) I am a healthy size 8 so cant put it down to lifestyle. I have been off food, with a constant sick feeling, but terribly thirsty. | Hello, Implanon is quite effective against unwanted pregnancy and its failure rate near about 0.1%. Here, you need to undergo one TVS scan to exclude possible miscarriage. Other reasons are side effect of implant, hormonal imbalance, unnoticed uterine polyp/ fibroid, adenomyosis, DUB, pelvic infection etc. Following initial test, you need to consult with gynecologist for next investigation and suggestive medication. You may need to use other contraceptive method if implant causes that. Maintain genital hygiene. Take healthy diet with iron supplements. Be well. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello! I have been bleeding for going on over a month. I started bleeding two weeks after period had ended. its getting worse. what can cause this? i am on 20mg celexa a day as well as 2mg clonazepam 2 times a day. I have had gallstones since may. could that be related? my grandma whos an RN said to go get checked out bc I dont ever have much appetite and I dont eat any meat so shes worried Im anemic or need a hysterectomy :( please help!! samy coy | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Usually Escitalopram and clonazepam does not have effect of menses or blood coagulation factors. So you should consult your gynecologist for detailed evaluation and examination. Doctor may advise you to go for blood tests including hologram, bleeding time, clotting time and ultrasound. Treatment would be directed as per cause. You may need iron supplement if your hemoglobin level is low. I hope It will help. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Can a baby girl get ring worm in her vagina area? 9 mo old baby, cousin that lives with her was just diagnosed w ring worm, she also today started a yellow greenish discharge from her vagina and has a red ring area around her vagina, no clear ring, just redness in a circle right now | Hi, Thankyou for query. Brief answer.get a swab test done first. Detailed answer... Since ring worm can occur using infected towels or sharing clothes with infected person. But as your baby is also discharging, so get a swab test done to differentiate between chlamydia or fungal infection and treat accordingly. For ring worm you may apply statin powder and cortisone cream 2 times a day daily for few days and follow accordingly. Hopefully my answer is helpful. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my 5 motnhs ols son has always had green paste like stools . He is formula fed, we had been using Enfamil till now , but few days back we changed to NAN since the former is unavailable in market at this time . He is now passing stools twice a day but watery and smelly please suggest. | Hi....what you quote is normal. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. Do not use antibiotics. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. Hope my answer was helpful for you. Happy to help anytime. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fell yesterday landing on the left outer area of my left shin. I have arthritis in that knee but more towards the inside of the knee. My skin felt like it had road rash, but the skin didnt break is just rough (I had on jeans, so thats probably why). Now it is numb. Should I be concerned and get this checked out, or is this normal? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion, i don't won't you to be worried and for many patients I suggest icing it for the first 48 hours, NSAIDs painkiller like Advil when needed, massaging it with topical gels, elevation your left leg on a pillow and avoid bending will be effective for such cases. For the numbness actually its quiet rare but happens when trauma or the swelling affect the nerve supplying this area which will subside when swelling decreases. Otherwise, I recommend X-rays to exclude minor fissures or fracture on your shin-bone. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i am 68 years old male my urine test report colour straw, specific gravity-1.014, deposit-absent,appearence-clear, ph-acidic,protein-present,sugar-trace, ketone bodies-nil, bile salts- negetive, bile pigments-negetive, urobilinogen-normal, pus cells 3-4/HPF, rbc-nil, epithelial cells 2-3/hpf, cast nil, crystals nil, others nil. so am i suffering kidney diseases? | Good day! I have reviewed your urinalysis result and I saw the ff abnormalities:1. Sugar - trace - you might be needed to be tested/screened for diabetes mellitus since no sugar should be seen in the urine. The screening test for DM is a fasting blood sugar.2. Pus cells - 3-4/HP This means that there are inflammatory cells in your urine. If you are feeling urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and pain on urination you might UTI and you might need to take antibiotics (e.g. clotrimazole, ciprofloxacin) after consultation with your physician or urologist |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think i am having gallbladder attacks. After i eat i get a sharp pain in my middle back and front of the rib cage. Sometimes it is so severe i cannot handle the pain. I had an attack this past wednesday which was severe and everyday since then i have felt pain in the same places. I eat clean, 54 yrs female Both parents had gallstones when they were alive. | Hello Your symptoms may be due to gall bladder calculus. At present, empirically you can take strong opioid analgesics like tramadol for pain relief. You need clinical correlation and investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, renal function test, liver function test and Ultrasound of abdomen. Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many possibilities. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Im Sean Marsh and I have been exorcising constantly since the beginning of this month and have started getting these short delays in my heart with a sudden thud. Is there any cure for this problem? I hear that it is caused from stress. I went for a seven mile walk the other day and it started happening. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read carefully your question and understand your concern. It is normal to have some ectopic beats and tachycardia during physical activity and anxiety. But a cardiac arrhythmia can not be ruled out, based only on your symptomatology. I recommend consulting with the GP for a physical examination, a resting ECG and some tests like: a routine blood test, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood sugar and blood electrolytes, to exclude other causes of cardiac arrhythmia. An ambulatory 24-hour ECG monitoring may be necessary to exclude possible cardiac arrhythmia. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor ,My wife is suffering for the Joint pain for long time , all the test we did like anti ccp , uric acid, CRP,TLC,DLC, ESR ,blood sugar are within the normal limits. However her pain increases with the swelling in the left leg whenever she walls even for short distance few steps only. Please advice | Hi, Thanks for your query. Repeated joint pains can be due to multiple causes at this age the commonest being poly arthralgia. Other causes can be rheumatoid arthritis, gout, inflammatory diseases like SHE, bursitis, fibromyalgia, etc. For proper diagnosis, some blood tests are advisable like- 1. Serum calcium levels.2. Serum Uric acid levels.3. RA factor4. ESR and CRP5. Serum Creatinine6. X-ray of affected joints. You need a thorough clinical examination followed by investigations under the guidance of an orthopedic. Till then for symptomatic relief, you can take over the counter analgesics, do hot fomentation and apply local analgesic gel on the affected areas. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im 21 years old and am worried about my fertility. I am engaged and have been trying to concieve with my partener for 2 years with no luck my periods have never been regular but have gone from 31-45 days to 4-6 months the last time my period was *regular* i had a intro and external scan in hospital (30mins after i began) and the nurse said my lining was 1.6mm and that i shouldnt be experiencing a period. Im getting very concerned and although i know im still young its having a great impact on my life (crying/depression) please help as all my doctors say is dont worry and im sure itll be fine. Many thanks | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. This could be due to ovulatory cycles. Due to irregular cycles there will be no ovulation which is cause of infertility. I suggest you to get follicular study to know the time of ovulation and plan accordingly. Or you may go for ovulation inducing Chat Doctor. This will help multiple follicles to mature and rupture. Thus increasing chances of pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, My name is Billy and iam on desibility and i Make `175 month and my wife dont work she needs to be on desibility she has sugar. Her teeth needs fixed and i have false teeth. My top plate i droped and i lost 1 tooth diwn the bathroom sink and the other tooth i found. The bottom plate i havnt wore since they were made. The dentist didnt gidnt grind the 2 bones that are in your bottom gums and when i wear them my gum bleed. | Hi billy... I would suggest you to visit dentist. If he has made your denture(plate) and you are having problem with that then you should contact him. One of the reason of gum bleed on wearing denture is some sharp edges which is irritating your gum. There are some oral gels, you should do mental massage over gums with that. If in case of loose plate some adhesives are available for its retention. So contact your dentist for correct treatment. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | what would cause pain in both legs from lower back down to feet? I have rls really bad at night and when I am on my feet for a while I feel like I can hardly hold myself up, I feel like my legs are giving out. I also am not able to sleep over 4 or 5 hours a night. My hips, knees and ankles ache. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough clinical examination is advised As pain in bilateral legs is due to the pathology of the spine. As the spine releases called as the spinal nerve roots which when trapped leads to such symptoms. Also, the nerve as dual functions of sensory and motor too. Any mild compression on the nerve will lead to any of the symptoms like motor weakness or some sensory issues like pain which can be continuous in nature. Usually with physical therapy and proper vitamins supplement the symptoms can be reduced. As in my clinical practice we recommend a combination of Chat Doctor. As there will be weakness of the muscles of the spine and core team strengthening of it is advised to stabilize the spine and release the compression from the nerve roots. Regards Jay In |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my son has had bloodwork and was called back to do more with the possibility of having hepatitis c is it common for the test to be wrong, if not what do we do he is a 29 yr old male who has been an addict and he has agreed to long term care and now this what do we do | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. If he is found to be Anti HCV Antibody positive, it is possible that the report is correct as you are saying that he is an addict. I.V. Chat Doctor. If you still doubt, you can get following investigations:1. Anti HCV Antibody2. Liver Function test3. HBsAg4. HIV5. CV RNA Viral Load - Quantitative & Qualitative. Get the investigations and share with us. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask stay Healthy. Chat Doctor, MD |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello doctor, I Donot masturbate like that much on the daily basis. But I have been masturbating from long time ago I can barely remember. I am 30 years old am not married yet and I feel my penis is so week myWalsall seminal is not like that a lot as it was before.. | Hello dear,First, remove all myth and misconception from your mind regarding masturbation. There is no any harmful effects of masturbation as such. However, if it is done regularly then it will result in thinning of semen with low sperm count. Since you are feeling that you are addicted to masturbation, and it 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. Stay away from pornograpChatDoctoraterials.7. Keep away stress, think positive.8. Exercise regularly & practice meditation. Wishing you a healthy lifetime care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Doc does a male yeast infection cause annoying tingling and small flesh colored bumps on the penis?Reason I ask is because i had unprotected sex with a mutual friend and have had tingling and irritation a few days after. Its been about 12 days for the tingling but I have yet to see only small bumps that may or may not be herpes.So im curious to as if I have a yeast infection or herpes.I went to 2 different doctors and they said they could not see any herpes. The second doctor gave me a yeast infection cream to apply and the tingling has gone down tremendously but even after 3 days of applying there still is a hint of tingling and redness. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms are suggesting that you are having fungal infection rather than a viral infection like herpes, because in herpes infection there will be painful blisters, and it will subside by itself. As you are having intense itching it may be a fungal infection, but it should be confirmed by physical examination. As you are applying antifungal cream over the lesions and symptoms have come down. I would suggest you to continue this treatment for another one week, by this time it will come down. If it is not coming down you can try systemic antifungal agents. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had blood in my urine for 5 days and then suddenly stopped. I have no pain or fever and the blood was bright red and came at the end of my stream. Now that it has stopped should I still go see a doctor, or was it probably a kidney stone? I am a 38 year old female and had cervical cancer 9 years ago that resulted in a total hysterectomy, other than that I have no other health issues. | Hi and thanks for the query, blood in the urine in the absence of lower urinary tract symptoms like pain on urination, frequent urination or difficulties in holding urine often lead first to the suspicion of a bladder tumor. A urine cytology and urological examination and advice is usually needed in this situation. However, possibilities of urinary tract infections must always be ruled out by carrying out routine urine cultures and anti-biotic sensitivity test. Exposures to paints in the past is an important risk factor to be considered. A past history of having spent time in water logged zone, which could be endemic to Schistosomiasis (S. Histologic) could a possibility to bear in mind too. Consulting with a urologist could be very necessary. Thanks and best regards, Luchuo, MD. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Im am 16 years of age and yesterday I Noticed a Somewhat medium sized( about the size or a quarter or Slightly bigger) bump on my head Close to my ear. It Is Hard and the area around it is Painful.Im Not Not sure What it is. Can someone help? Could it be A tumor? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A bump on your head for a while, that is hard and firm might be a cyst arising from your scalp. It may or may not be arising from the skull. If it has been present for a long time and is slowly growing, then it must be a benign lesion. In benign firm lesion, they can be Osceola, epidermis cyst or Desmond cyst. I would suggest you to consult a neurosurgeon and get a CT scan done if necessary. Most likely it is not a brain tumor and CT scan will tell if it needs to be removed. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i m male 53 yrs age. having pain in right side of pelvic area & also lower back on right side since last 15 days. i took prescribed by doc cyclopam 10 tabs, then dolonex & flagyl. pl.guide me further . the pain is still der. i just did x ray of lumbosacral spine A P Platarol. thanks. | Hi, thank your for posting! I have gone through your query and I understand you concerns. According to your symptoms, I think that you suffer from lumbosacral arthritis. The diagnosis is determined by taking a lumbosacral CT-scanner, abdominal ultrasound, complete blood count, fibrinogen test and urine test. The treatment is made with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and painkillers. You should also contact your neurologist. Take care, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am using iud, have abdominal mild pain as well as a lower back pain. I sometimes fee discomfort as if the iud is expanding. I have headaches in the morning, and I am always tired. My appetite has changed I no longer enjoy the food I used to like. I am also taking ferous sulphate. I had a pap smear and candida was detected and treated. What could I suffering from | Hello mam! Intra uterine devices are notorious for the kind of symptoms you mentioned. Loss of appetite can be multidimensional. Your abdominal and lower back pain points towards pelvic inflammatory disease. Add folic acids with A to zinc vitamins with ferrous sulfate. This will help your appetite. Other reason for appetite loss can be the routine or stress. You need to have regular 8 hours sleep use some sleeping aids for short duration if necessary.tireless and fatigue and headaches are also because of loss of appetite and PID.try some antispasmodics for the pain and simple acetaminophen for the headaches. And if the symptoms persist you can always remove your IUD and use some alternate contraception. Remember IUD is a foreign agent to the body and any foreigner is never welcomed. It adds to the adhesions, reduces the fertility rates. Increases the chances of ectopic pregnancies, Ashermans syn Chat Doctor. So you need to try coping up or give up and start an alternative way to contractive. Cheers |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 12 years old. im not a very happy girl and i havnt eaten in a few days because im simply not hungry.i also wake up in the middle of the night and cant go back to sleep. i recently lost my best friend in an accedint. why is all of this happening? is it related? | Hi, I do understand your distress regarding your symptoms. Losing your best friend can be a very traumatic experience. The symptoms that you have mentioned is suggestive of stress leading to depression. I would advise that you talk to your parents regarding your problems and seek a psychiatric consultation. Medications like Escitalopram can be safely used in your age group and is an effective treatment option for depression. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A 29 year old male presents with extreme burning and cramping pain upon exertion in the lower limbs. The patient is a competitive marathon runnerand recently ran the New York marathon despite the pain. The patient reports that the pain coincides with the start of physical activity. When the pain was first noticed, it subsided almsot immediately after the completion of physical activity. Over time, the pain has become more acute annd now it takes some time after the cessation of activity for the pain to subside. The patient also reports that recently numbness and and extreme weakness of the calf will result after sustained physical activity. | Hello, His symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve. Another possible cause to consider would be a muscle disorder or chronic venous insufficiency in the lower limbs, or a connective tissue disorder. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: - nerve conduction studies- a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels- CPK plasma levels-complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation-A SOT tier. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 1 yr old girl has very dark circles around her eyes and red pimples around her eyes,mouth and on her cheeks. The pimples don t have a head and seem to disappear after a day and reappear somewhere else. She sleeps for approx 12/13 hrs a night and has 2 x2hr naps in the day. Should I take her to see a doctor? | Hi... 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. | 2 weeks ago I had loop diathermy treatment after detecting advanced stage 3 pre cancerous cells on my cervix from smears and biopsys. the treatment appeared to be successful but 10hours later I was rushed to hospital with a haemorrhage and had to be taken in for emergency treatment to stop the bleeding.Originally I had been advised not to have sex for 6 weeks, and to take precautions for up to 3 months after that due to the negative impact sperm has on the repairal of the cervix.I have 3 questions:1. Is it safe for me and my partner to perform foreplay externally?2. When can i begin exercise again?3.When will it be safe to have sex now that I have had a cervical haemorrgage?Hope someone can help x thanks | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you.1. Yes, it is very, very safe for you to have foreplay with your partner. Nothing contradicts this.2. You can start to exercise as soon as possible. There is no reason to fear. The greatest fear is with any possible act that can traumatize the cervix and nothing else. If it doesn't involve the vagina, you are safe.3. I will like you to follow up with your doctor. After examining your cervix, he would be able to tell whether the healing has reached levels that can allow you to have sex. Talk the ORGAN who carried out the procedure for follow-up review and recommendations after exams. I hope you find this helpful and it ad Chat Doctor. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. I wish you the best of health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter 13 started complaining of an itchy patch below her lower lip 2 days ago. The next morning her lip was swollen and there was a pimple with a white head in the same place. She applied heat and popped the pimple to releive the pain as it felt very tight and painful. She took ibuprofen to ease pain and swelling. This morning her lip was really swollen again and pimple is yellow, applied warm cloth to it again and now it seems to be weeping, and red. What is this? | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have itchy patch and swollen lip don't worry it can be due to infection in tooth there can be formation of periapical pathology sinus opening. Consult dentist and go for investigations IOPAXray if there is periapical infection then go for Root canal, restoration of tooth. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi doctor,I am age 30 years I have been taking Ipill for 1 year like 2 times a week to avoid pregnancy.I missed in july and got pregnant I did not want a baby so used unwanted kit. I and my husband are trying since 3 months to get pregnant but its not happening.Please suggest do I need to visit a gynacaelogist for help?Is it due to usage of Ipill for 1 year I will never get Pregant?Please help | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I appreciate your concerns. Please be reassured that Pill does not affect your fertility. It may only cause temporary irregularity in menstrual cycles. It would have been nice if you had provided me some more information like age, BMI, regularity of cycles etc. Since you were pregnant once, you do not seem to have any apparent fertility problems. Relax. You will conceive again. Among couples trying for baby, 80% conceive in the first year and 90% by the end of second year. So don't be stressed. Consult Gynecologist if you do not conceive in a years time. To increase your chances of conception maintain normal BMI, quit smoking (if you're a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week. I hope this is helpful. If you have any further concerns do contact me through Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been taking nexito 20 mg for the past 6 months. Now im feeling symptoms of tremors in my fingers. Im 22 years old male. Is this a side-effect of taking nexito? . Im afraid if it will causes impotency. Im also takin Diclorate er-250 mg for a month | Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to next. Decorate can be the cause of this tremor. This is a common complication of this Chat Doctor. But, the dose of Decorate that you are taking is really low. That is why, I would recommend performing some other lab tests (complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes and thyroid hormone levels for possible imbalance). If these tests result normal, you should discuss with your doctor on the possibility of stopping Decorate ER. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | chest paini went to the hospital because i had severe chest pain and ive just had a chest infection and they given me a stronger pain killer to relive the pain because i cud not sleep and ive had one yesterday morning but it keeps coming back and i showed them a spot on my knee and he checked it and he said it was a bite but it has become more red and now its going black in the middle the size is the size of ur pupil in the eye | Hello there, I am Chat Doctor. If you have chest infection than you need to go for certain investigation. One of prime importance is Culture report of your throat secretion, blood culture, Complete blood count. After that treatment protocol of your chest infection is decided, and complete resolution of your chest infection is needed. I need to know are you feeling well completely now? If yes, and you have a spot on your knee that might because of some |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 68 year old male in relatively good shape, non-smoker and non-drinker......have been informed that I have a small growth in my prostate. Test 2001 was 1.81......recent test is 4.66. Should I have a biopsy? The MD is saying yes......I have other older males who say no....I would appreciate your thoughts. Sincerely, Greg Wiechert | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, you should go for biopsy. Rising PSA level in male is having two possibilities 1. BPH that is being prostatic hypertrophy.&2. Prostatic malignancy. There is one more test PSA velocity is used to measure the exact diagnosis if you don't want to do biopsy than you can do this test. High velocity of PSA is suggestive of malignancy. Biopsy will tell you exact nature of malignancy and its possible management. So in my advice you should go for biopsy and then further management. 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. | Sir, my grandma is suffering from acute kidney problem. the doctors here advised her to go for dialysis treatment thrice a week. Could you please let me know the cost involved in this and also let me know if kidney transplantation can be succesful?? Her age is 65years | Hello, Dialysis cost around 4000 to 10000 rupees based on institutions. She can go for kidney transplantation as a last resort but chances for complications including rejection is there, and it is more common in old age. You can find a donor and consider for transplantation. You can consult your nephrologist, and he will direct you accordingly. 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. | what is the meaning of feeling of impending doom?I am getting an uneasiness in my chest and pain in my left arm also a tingling feeling in the palm of my hand and fingers. I visited my dr and he said that i have a congested cartilage, but it is an uneasy feeling. I did an ekg 1 yr ago, because i was having panic attacks and was told that I am depressed. All was good with the ekg. He gave me tablets to take for it (cataflam) but I dont feel any different.I am a 2 wks away from turning 38, I am 142lbs, my height is 59 inches. | Respected user, Welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This seems in relation with psychosomatic manifestation of underlying stress and anxiety disorder.* Recommendations for better recovery-Regular basis concentration techniques, deep breathing exercises, YOGA-Balanced nutritious diet.- Avoid smoking, alcohol if using.- Analgesic on as and when needed basis.- Engage yourself more in your likelihood activities. Wishing you fine health ahead. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good day. My husband has had an inguinal hernia for about a year now and it is getting more and more painful and the bulge is bigger than it has ever been. He manages it very well but when it comes to sex, he produces no sperm at all. We want to have a baby soon but when he ejaculates, there s very little watery substance that comes out. He still has a strong erection and he reaches orgasm but nothing comes out. Please help | HelloThanks for query. Your husband has Inguinal Hernia since one year and now facing problem of not ejaculating (An ejaculation).First the problem of an ejaculation can not be due to Inguinal Hernia. This could be either due to one of the following two reasons 1) Retrograde Ejaculation 2) Blockage of the Ejaculatory duct. He needs to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic test done to establish cause of An ejaculation .1) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and Pelvis 2) Trans Rectal Ultrasound Scanning (THUS) 3) Urine examination immediately after sexual intercourse .this will rule out retrograde ejaculation.4) MRI of pelvis this will confirm dilatation of seminal vesicle and confirm blockage of ejaculatory duct. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Type 2 diabetic got stung by wasp about 2.5 days ago, initial reaction was local pain. Cooled with ice water, took naproxen and used hydrocortisone cream. No proble until 1.5 days later, finger began to swell and itch...more cream and benadryl. Finger continues to be erythemous and swollen. Blood sugars running about 50 points higher than norm. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were stung by a wasp which can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and without complications. Mild and moderate reactions to wasp stings can be treated at home. You need to wash the sting area with water and soap to remove as much of the venom as possible. Cold pack may be applied over the stung area to reduce swelling and pain. If there is itching you can apply calamine lotion to control the discomfort. Itching and pain can be reduced by Antihistamines like Chlorpheniramine Male ate and Ibuprofen respectively. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had Tinea really bad, I used all the creams, but over a week a painful lump appeared om top of my foot in between my little toe and the one next to it, it was very painful and red, couple of days ago I burst it, and a brown liquid came out...what would it be...?? | Hi, It seems that there might be having secondary bacterial infection on the part giving this problem. Clean the part and apply triple action cream. Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3 days to cure bacterial infection. Apart from local application of antifungal cream, go for one oral antifungal medicine course as well. Keep inter digital part clean, Chat Doctor. Take care of cleaning inter digital spaces after taking shower. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi My daughter is 8 months old and had fever, cold, cough for 3-4 days. Urine test was done and found out in the result that pus cells count is 8-10 hpf. Please suggest remedies for this. We have given another sample for culture test and is due in a couple of days time. But in general, are there any natural remedies and is there anything to worry about? | Pus cells 10-12/HP in urine indicate urinary tract infection which is the possible source of the fever the child is suffering from. It might also be related to a viral infection which generally causes the cough and cold. You need to visit a doctor and get it treated with a full course of antibiotics. The doctor will be able to subsequently tally using the culture and sensitivity reports if the antibiotics are supposed to be effective in the particular case of your daughter. The main natural remedy to reduce such infection would be to Chat Doctor. It has to backed up with proper antibiotics, and you need not worry if the course is completed. Maintaining proper hygiene is essential. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 71 yr old female who is quite physically active; taking cardio classes about 4 days a week, including weight lifting intervals. I do not ever use higher than 3#s. I m thinking I may have pulled a muscle in my underarm area on left side. under arm quite sore to touch especially as I press into arm pit No lumps are present in arm pit or down toward and in left breast. Been treating with Ibprophen. Been going on for about a week. Seemed better but noticed today not so great. Should I see PCP at this point. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more in your case but better to rule out heart related chest pain first because you are old aged (71 years) and not improving in pain even after taking ibuprofen. So consult doctor and get done ECG and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Along with painkiller Chat Doctor. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Sit with proper back and chest support. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Stop exercise and weight lifting for 1-2 weeks. 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 have been suffering from recurring stomach pains and bloating. Doctor attributed cause to acidity. Doctor prescribed omeprazole and ganaton which provided relief. He advised to follow the same medication if it recurs. Its been months since i last felt pain and now theyre back. The problem is i lost the prescription and forgot the dosage.Would you advise taking the same medicines? What is the proper dosage? He gave 20 mg omeprazole and 50mg ganaton. | Hello, thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since earlier you were the patient of hyper acidity and gastritis. You cured by using antacid treatment. Now symptoms reappear. What is the cause of reappearance? If due to fried food or like that other things which you had taken, previously when these symptoms appeared (first time). If causes are same than nothing to worry. If due to without any cause than it is a matter of concern. If without any cause than get in gastrostomy for any ulcer in stomach or duodenum. Blend diet is best for you. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | when i scratch my skin a rash appears that is really itchy. Mostly on my upper back, lower neck and upper chest. it is in these areas that it feels like a sunburn but it is not sunburn. It seems that scratching or touching skin irritates it and rash appears. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I would like to know some details about you like - What is your age? Do you have sweat a lot? Does rash worsen in sunlight? Etc.2. From your given history, I would suggest you to take a multivitamin especially containing vitamin B complex (including Niacin) for 2-3 months.3. I would suggest you to apply a moisturizer/lotion like calamine over the itchy area regularly and take an antihistamine like cetirizine or levocetirizine for symptoms. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr I have a friend who is about 26 years old and is affected by polio in the right leg.his entire right leg is thinner and I believe a little shorter than the left one ..While walking he has to force the right leg forward to walk ..kindly suggest its treatment.? | Hello, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, you should know that this type of patient requires a thorough examination of the limb to see what is not and what is left, to give any type of treatment plan, so getting a thorough assessment will definitively help, in this regard and that will help us formulate a plan to make life easier for your friend. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I m on Loestrin 24 FE for about 7 months now & I m on the second week of white pills and this morning noticed some brown discharge as well as some blood . Not suppose to get my period for another 2 weeks when i start brown pills. Nervous that this is not normal. is this normal? also first time every been on birth control . using to subside period pain. | HelloThanks for your query. You seem to be having breakthrough bleedingPLease do not worry, as this is quite NORMAL with pills, particularly in initial months. Continue taking the pills as recommended, do not skip any of them. If the spotting continues, and does not stop within a couple of days, consult your healthcare provider, as you might require another brand with different (slightly higher) doses of estrogen. Remember to take the pills correctly at the same time every day. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For past 10 years when I push my lower right side of stomach I get pain only when I press with fingers.I am 53 years male, had mri, ct scan , test for kidney stone , hernia , appenidix and all of them were ruled out . Yet sometimes I get same side lower back pain, and kiddney pain at least that s how it seems. Had also virtual colonoscopy using a siemens sensation 4 multi-slice CT scanner, spiral CT images were obtained of the abdomen her eare findingds The colon is well distended. Evaluation of the colon is limited die to mild diffuse residual colonic fluid and stool. The well distended and evacuated portions of the colon are without stricture, obstruction, constricting lesion, definitive evidence of significant gross focal mass freater than 1 cm, or evidence of diverticulitis. The appendix is normal ther eis ill-defined focul soft tissue present in the cecum adjacent tot he ileocecal volave which liekly represents reidual adherent stool, though a small polyp cannot be entirely excluded. Minimul sigmoid colonic diverticulosis is present Is there a natural way of diet to get rid of these possibilities? | Hello Thanks for the query.Your Report is suggestive of mild sigmoid diverticulosisDiverticulosis of the colon affects nearly one-half of individuals older than age 60 years. Fortunately, only 20% of patients with diverticulosis develop symptomatic disease. Asymptomatic diverticular disease discovered on imaging studies or at the time of colonoscopy is best managed by diet alterations. Patients should be instructed to eat a fiber-enriched diet that includes 30 g of fiber each day. Fiber softens the stool and helps prevent constipation. It also can help decrease pressure in the colon and help prevent flare-ups of diverticulitis. High-fiber foods include:Beans and legumes, Bran, whole wheat bread and whole grain cereals such as oatmeal Brown and wild rice, Fruits such as apples, bananas and pearsVegetables such as broccoli, carrots, corn and squash. Chat Doctor. Fluid will help soften your stool. Exercise also promotes bowel movement and helps prevent constipation. The incidence of complicated diverticular disease appears to be increased in people who smoke. Therefore, avoid smoking. Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease with confirmation of inflammation and infection within the colon should be treated initially with antibiotics and bowel rest. Patients should remain on a limited diet until their pain resolves. For long-term medical management of uncomplicated diverticular disease, rifaximin (a poorly absorbed broad-spectrum antibiotic), is associated with 30% less frequent recurrent symptoms from uncomplicated diverticular disease. Furthermore, the use of probiotics has been shown to decrease the incidence of recurrent attacks. Hope I have answers all your queries. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | the liver is mildly echogenic with no hepatic mases are identified the right kidney measures 11.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 the left measures 11.7 x5.3 x5.8 cm there is no hydronephrosis 6 mm possible nonobstructiing stone identified in the left mid kidney what does this mean | Hello USG findings indicate fatty changes in liver. Hepatomegaly may be due to deposition of fat in the liver cells. Increased echo texture suggests fatty liver. Most commonly it is due to obesity and sedentary life. It is also related to alcohol intake etc. I suggest investigations like routine hologram, Random blood sugar(RBS), Liver function test(LFT), Lipid profile, Renal function test(RFT) to my patients. Fatty liver is a reversible condition, and it can be reversed by diet and lifestyle changes. You may need some medicines after full investigations. Your findings also suggests 6 mm calculus in mid-pole of left kidney. Since it is non obstructing, you may only need to follow up. You should Chat Doctor. Take Care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello, Im 19 years old and have a 4 inches penis when erect.. can I still please a girl with that size? Im planning to commit a suicide coz its really embarrasing that I have a very small penis size... what if my girlfriend laugh at me and leave me bcoz of my size... Id rather die than to feel the pain of breaking up with the girl I love.. Sorry my is english is not really good... | Hello dear, The size of penis is genetically determined, and it does not increase after a certain limit. But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual. So, stop worrying about this. Also do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance...it may be harmful. Having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection. Avoid stress...practice meditation.this helps in improving concentration & builds up the confidence level. Avoid smoking & alcohol. You can also do oil massage of the penis...it increases blood flow & maintains the erection. Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor, My son is 5 yrs old and his weight is around 15kg. He is very lazy in taking proper meal and do not like to take anything but we try and he take meal after a long activity. Kindly advice me how to treat my son and what should i give him which may increase his weight?? my email address is YYYY@YYYY Regards// Malik Shoaim | Hi...there is no medicine to increase appetite. Your son is slightly underweight I agree but, at the same time rather than weight, what is more important is his activity and development. If these are normal, you need not worry. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANY SO-CALLED APPETITE STIMULANTS AS THEY ARE NOT VERY SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND THEY HAVE THE SIDE EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE Chat Doctor. 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. | I have a prolapsed bladder apparently affecting both bladder and bowel it is causing me a hard time to empty my bladder. My stomache swells and I get back pain. I know it is not an emergency but but what should I do to help with the soreness how long should I wait to be able to see a specialist | Dear friend, I am sorry to know that you are facing problem with urination and bowel movement because of prolapse of bladder. With the help of my clinical knowledge I am telling you as your normal lifestyle is getting hampered because of this, it is time to go for your surgeon for consultation. Because to solve the prolapsed bladder problem you should undergo some clinical and radiological investigation. I sincerely hope under the guidance of your surgeon you will be screened thoroughly for the prolapsed bowel condition .my best wishes for your health in coming days. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was suffering from allergic rhinits a month ago for which i took relent OD(dr reddy) containing levocet.. + ambroxol and one steroidal nasal spray both for 21 days - both one per day. i got completely cured. now after one month i have again started sneezing. mild earache also. | Hi,first consult an ENT specialist and get your oropharynx examined for inflammation of your pharyngeal tonsils which is a common cause of recurrent middle ear congestion and ear ache, it can also cause rhinitis and breathing problems. You should also go for X-ray of paranasal sinuses for detection of chronic sinusitis, polypoid or any other pathology. If you are sensitive to cold and environmental pollution then avoid exposure as much as possible, you can go for complete panel allergen test and subsequent desensitization if possible, you should also go for total and differential count of WBC for eosinophilic and its subsequent management. Your developing allergy can be managed completely if not ignored otherwise.thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I ve been on Tri-Sprintec for 3 full weeks today. I started taking the pill on the first day of my period. At day 14 I had unprotected sex and the following day I took a different brand of birth control pill as an emergency contraceptive. Am I at a great first for being pregnant since I m new to the pills? I ve read elsewhere online that it takes at least a month to be completely safe. Thanks | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. It is true that the initial couple of cycles after hormone contraception need additional protection as they are not completely protected. Yet, as you have taken the emergency pill soon after the unprotected intercourse, you are safe. The high hormone content in the emergency pill creates hormone imbalances. Thus, you can see some with Chat Doctor. In the future, please do not go for any additional hormone contraception as with regular hormone intake, your cycle is well protected. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fell down a few steps and i am in a lot of pain on my right side..bruise on my hip but i have a lot of pain and its tender around my kidney...it hurts to cough and breathe a little. Hospital visit they gave painkillers with no x ray said bruised..im worried about my kidney | Hi thanks for writing fall you had might have caused some injury on the flank side which may cause pain. It is not necessarily from the kidneys. If you don't have any blood in the urine or any other problem in passing urine it may not be a kidney problem. Although my concern is whether you had a rib fracture because of the fall as the pain is increasing when you cough or breathe. X-ray might be of help. Even if it is a rib problem all it needs is a rest and immobilization. You may write back with your queries. Tx |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloI have a questionI took a physical for the job I going forThe ekg was bad sinus trycarcaI was drinking 4 cups of coofee about 2 days before the examThe doctor there took my heart rate pulse again it ddidint go downShe stated to go to my doctor qith a note stating that I have a high heart rate. So far I havent had any coffee since then | Your heart rate is usually a sign of something else. It goes up if you are worried, excited or scared. It may also change when you are sick. Rarely, the normal leader of the heart has lost control and the rate signals that. Coffee changes heart rate very little and for a very short time. If the doctor observed something abnormal, it's best to have your doctor follow up to see if looking further is worthwhile. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am on the Marvelon contraceptive pill and have been for 8 months with no problems. I just had my pill free break and withdrawl bleed. I should have taken the first pill of the new pack last night (Monday night) but forgot and took it first thing this morning (Tuesday). I had sex with my husband last night. Should I take an emergency contraceptive? | Hallow Dear, You have started the next pack of contraceptive pills in time. 12 hours delay once in a while during the cycle is permissible. Moreover, this delay was just at the start of the menstrual cycle. At this time, for practical purposes, no egg is released by the ovaries for fertilization. The egg is released 14 days prior to the next cycle when you are not on any contraceptive pill. While on contraceptive pill, there is no egg release. The released egg has life of 24 hours and the sperms are active for 72 hours. Hence, period of about a week around ovulation is considered as fertile period. However, since you are on contraceptive pills, even that possibility does not exist. Dear Madam, you are well protected against the pregnancy. You need not take emergency contraceptive pills after this incidence of unprotected sex; because basically it is not an unprotected sex - you are well protected. I hope this releases your stress. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am concerned about my son-in-law. He is 40, has mild CP, and is a highly stressed college professor. He has for the last couple years been losing significant amounts of weight, without trying. And for several months he has been saying he has never been so tired and exhausted in his life. This does not seem right to me. We love him and want to keep him around and well! | Hello! I am glad to attend you on Chat Doctor ! His clinical situation seems to be complex and could be related to different possible causes: a metabolic disorder, malnutrition, depression, a malignancy, etc. For this reason, I recommend consulting with his GP for some tests: - a chest X-ray study- a resting ECG- a complete blood count- an abdominal ultrasound-kidney and liver function tests-fasting glucose-blood electrolytes- vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels- PSA and CEA levels. You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues. Kind regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my friend had an accident in Jan 2012. at that time she took the bed rest. but recently she is suffering from a chronic lower back pain . after MRI dr concluded that there is GAP increased in SPINE and operation is must. Is it necessary for her to go with operation to get rid off pain.or by exercise, yoga and some Ayurvedic treatment she can be fit. | Accident in Jan 2012. Now she is suffering from chronic low backache. This may be due to various causes like disc prolapse, fractures,subluxation/dislocations of the spine etc. U just mentioned there is an increased gap in MRI. It would be better if u could at least message the MRI conclusion report.Without any reason no doctor suggests surgery. If u have any doubt regarding this, nothing wrong in getting a second opinion from another neurosurgeon. Pls first get another doctor opinion n then think of yoga/exercise as these still aggravate the problem if there is severe disc prolapse/fracture. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | when I awaken after four hours of sleep, I have trouble walking as my legs feel like they are almost broken. After I am up for a bit all is well again. I do have a bad knee. It bothers me as well but I an function well during the day. I can work outdoors, mow the grass and all goes well. What is my problem? | Thanks for asking me this question. You don't mention your age. Above 50 year because of wear and tear of bone can occur joint problem. If any history of trauma is present than first do your x Ray. Check your blood calcium level also. If knee joint site is warm and erythematous it ruled out osteoarthritis. Any catching or locking sound is present at knee joint area it rules out osteocyte Chat Doctor. Bilateral knee joint involvement indicate rheumatoid arthritis. Above 50 year generalize knee pain indicate patellofemoral syn |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 20 year old female - 5 7 , 120lbs. For several years now, whenever I stand up from a sitting or, especially, a reclined position, my vision goes dark, I feel light headed, and my arms and legs feel very heavy. It used to be that I could always just go about my business and after a few seconds I d feel totally better. I went to the doctor about this because, for a month or so about 2 years ago, I was randomly passing out during these spells. They did an ultrasound on my heart and gave me medication to raise my blood pressure. The fainting then stopped and the condition went back to my normal level. But over the last 3 weeks or so, when I go from lying down to standing up, my vision goes almost totally black and I feel like I can barely move my arms or legs because they re so heavy. I feel so faint these days, that I d say about 60% of the time (lying down - standing) I wind up falling to my knees and putting my head on the ground so that I don t pass out. After a few (15-45) seconds, I m able to stand up and carry on. What could be causing this? | Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. Well this might be due to postural hypotension...I would like to know that either you are on dieting or not. Make a habit of taking proper diet timely so that your blood pressure and blood glucose level could be of optimal level. Then wait for at least 2 weeks if this problem remains continued then visit medical consultant to find out the cause of this postural hypotensionHope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have constant pain in my head and have been diagnosed with POSTHERPETIC Neuralgia. I am taking Lyrica which doesn t help at all. I rub Capsasin into my hair and it just burns. Is there anything else I can do to stop the pain. It is unbearable. Thank you. | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox virus. If you experience persistent pain due to postherpetic Neuralgia you should consult neurologist for proper examination. Post-herpetic neuralgia is easy to diagnose based on your symptoms and medical history. Doctor may prescribe lidocaine patches, anticonvulsant gabapentin like Neurontin other than lyrics and in case of severe pain doctor may also prescribe stronger painkiller like tramadol. For now, you can apply anesthetic cream for relief from pain and itchiness. 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. | my mum was diagnosed squamos eosphagus cancer january.. they siad stage 3..nx mx.. had stent fitted. then said could only offer two weeks pallative care radiotherapy.. this took place in march... mum had bad reception with the medial team.. and has refused to see anyone since.. I am her main carer. she is now in terrible pain .. in bed... mostly .. she is now about 4 half stone.. she cannot take any medication for pain relief has reactions... she is now choking a lot.. stomach very swollen yellow bile coming up several times a day and when she poos yellow jelly.. she refuses to see a doctor has she is scared... can you suggest what time we might be looking at... drinking fluids but not eating much at all mainly rice pudding | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Initially she has stage 3 cancer. Nodal status and metastasis was not provided. Now she has difficulties in swallowing. She should go for CT scan to know exact location, spread and lymph node. She mostly has stage 4 cancer now. Surgery will not work if it is stage 4. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy remains the treatment options. Despite treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doc, I am having this problem of shortness of breath for last 3 years now. The problem is usually elevated when whether is more humid and its raining. I have been smoking for 8 years until last 5 months. I drink 2-3 times socially in a week as well. I consulted a specialist last year, and was told it is an allergy and would be trated over the period of time. For the last few days, the shortness of breath is severe and can not sleep also because of this. I am also having pain in right lower chest when deep breathing. I stay in a very humid place in the world (singapore) and one thing i have noticed that on a very humid day, this problem turns back with nausea as well. I consulted a doc few days back (General Physician) and he gave me some tablets (allergy and to clear the air ways). It worked for 2 days. The problem turned back again after a day. (Its raining again !!) what are the possible causes of this problem? Is there anything to be worried.what tests do you suggest me? Appreciate your help ! Thanks Doc, JayD | Hello Mr Jay. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I guess you have quit smoking for last 5 months, and if I am correct, congratulations on that. It is a very important step for your respiratory complaints. From your history, I would conclude that you are having recurrent breathlessness, worsening on humid days. You may be having allergy to house dust mite or molds, which increase in concentration during humid days or pollen which are released during rainy season. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist who will take your detailed history and suggest allergy testing. He may suggest you allergen immunotherapy after allergy testing. If you have frequent shortness of breath, you may need daily controller medications (inhaled corticosteroids, montelukast, etc.)I would also suggest spirometry with reversibility testing. This test is helpful to differentiate between asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Apart from these, ensuring proper sunlight & ventilation in your rooms, avoidance of smoke-dust-air pollutants and regular breathing exercises will help you on a long run. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you the best of the health. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i suffer from abdominal pain,heaviness and tiredness in the body.when I sleep less my lower abdomen swells and face swells too.I also urinate excessively appox 18 times in a day when i slepp less .and on an average 12 times.i got my thyriod checked .it shows normal. I have polycystic ovary and hence irregular periods.My face looks tired all the time.I am under great mental stress too due to personal reasons.please help | Hi.First we have to find the reasons for polyuria (excessive urination). The probable causes can be : A simple test of specific gravity can tell. If less than normal this is called diabetes insipid us. The causes can be due to pituitary problem, diabetes, kidney infection. I would advise you to go for the following tests. Blood : CBC, sugar, urea, creatinine, electrolytes Urine - routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity. Ultrasonography of the abdomen and particularly the genitourinary system. CT scan to confirm the diagnosis .MRI of the brain and particularly for a pituitary s can The pain in the body, heaviness and the tiredness in the body can be due to excessive removal of salts from the urine or an associated infection. Facial and lower abdominal swelling can be due to anemia, hypoprteinemia or a more sinister cause of renal problems. You need to undergo a thorough clinical / physical check up for vitals like blood pressure, pulse, all the investigations and proper medical management. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My mother has a history of depressed hemoglobin/hematocrit levels following severe UTI. The first time occurred when she was hospitalized about seven years ago. It was treated with Procrit, which was very effective. I shared this information with her current doctor, who is skeptical. I tried to find supporting evidence online (I have seen it before, but that was some time ago). She was hospitalized a week ago with UTI, and although levels improved to >9, >27 during the week,her current levels are hemoglobin<8, hematocrit <25. Do you have any information? | HiT hanks for posting your query. There is no relationship between UTI and low Hemoglobin. I think her hemoglobin was being checked when she used to get admitted to hospital. So we need to find out what is causing her low hemoglobin. I usually suspect either iron deficiency or chronic blood loss. Chronic blood usually happens in the form of blood loss in motions. I advise you get these tests done and revert :Peripheral smear for blood picture, stool for occult blood, Iron profile, TSH. Any clarification feel free to ask. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have patient that presented severe backpain that was of sudden onset.making her unable to walk or even stand or sit down. she has previous history of the same problem and an xray was taken and showed ,there was dislocation of the disk and she was put on traction.what could be causing the pain? and what kind of management is best for her? | Hi, Most likely cause for acute onset backache is muscular spasm and not slipped disc. Second fact is disc herniation cannot be seen on X-ray, but we can assume it if there is reduction in disc height. MRI is the needed investigation to confirm disc herniation. If there is repeat episode of acute onset backache likely cause may be:1. Acute lumbar sprain2. Disc herniation with nerve compression. MRI of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine needs to be done. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, start tablet Attract P twice a day with tablet Regain one at bedtime. Strict bed rest on hard bed is required. Visit to orthopedic surgeon for detailed clinical Examination is recommended. 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, i am 25 and I have always had a 28-30 day cycle. I got my periods on 28th April and had unprotected sex with my husband on 10th and 11th of May, assuming that my ovulation date should have been 6th May and ended maximum by 9th May. However, this month I have not been getting my usual menstrual cramps or weakness in body that I otherwise get from a week to 10 days before my period is due. Also I have been facing high acidity from last 3 days, it was there for the whole day on Friday. Saturday and Sunday it was there only in the morning, and then I feel totally fine later on. Could it be that I am pregnant, when can I take a pregnancy test. But mostly I want to know, how could I have been fertile on 10th May. Or is it something else and not cause of pregnancy ? | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for your query. Generally ovulation occurs from the day of 13 to 19 menstrual cycles. That means you may ovulate on 11th onwards. Sperms can live for 5 days in the uterus. So you have chances of getting pregnant from your husband. Acidity is unrelated to this condition. After successful fertilization it takes 12 days for the urine pregnancy test to be positive. Consult gynecologist for further suggestionsThank you Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am taking Zosert 100 mg twice daily. This has been prescribed by an Physicatrist due to my nerves pain in back side and neck. I am not comfortable taking medicine since there is no depression. I would like to drop the medicine Maxgalin 75 mg,Etilam is taken along with zoset. Please advise to stop taking these medicines need your advise on thisThanks | hello are on the highest dose of Robert right now. Whatever be the reason if taking it, but it should be tapered slowly over time and then stopped. Sudden stoppage may cause you huge problematic issues. Try with reducing 25 mg at a time, wait for 2-3 weeks and if you are ok then further reduce it by 25 mg. Continue to do so after a gap of few weeks till you are ok. But if there is any problem in between then you will have to discuss it. You can discuss this gradual with Chat Doctor. Wish you good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Can you have your period And be pregnantIve been trying to get pregnant this last 2 Months This last past month I have started to spot about the last 2 days of August And then from there I have a regular period With very bad cramps so my question is can you still be pregnant and have a regular period | Hi, Absence of menstruation or missing a period is the first cardinal symptom of pregnancy. However, few women do get some amount of bleeding during early pregnancy at or around the expected date of menstruation. This used to be known as placental sign in good old days. Your history of the spotting followed by menstrual bleeding does not seem to suggest the possibility of pregnancy. However, you may confirm the diagnosis by:1. Pregnancy test on overnight morning first urine sample about a week after the first day of your so-called menstruation; earlier these tests may report false negative results. 2. Alternatively you may opt for Beta Chat Doctor test on the blood 10 days after last unprotected intercourse. Values above 25 mid/ml are diagnostic of pregnancy while in non-pregnant state, the values remain under 5 mid/ml. I am sure, this should resolve your dilemma. 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 I have three tumors one behind my stomach and one beside my bowel and one in my grion my heath care team say it s better to watch things they are not benign and not malignant why do they not want to remove them why would theyleave them to see what happens over time | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that the benign tumors you have mentioned are probably lipomas or neurofibromas. Both these tumors are soft tissue origin and not likely to become malignant if left untreated. A lipoma is a benign fat containing tumor which slips over the skin. A neurofibroma has nerve tissues and also does not change over time. Such tumors are to be removed only if there is pain or sudden enlargement in size. Should you have apprehension then you might get FNAC or biopsy to be done from one of the swelling to confirm the pathological diagnosis of the swelling? Please closely watch for similar tumors and discuss with your doctor if there is sudden pain or increase in size. Please do not worry. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband experiences aprox. 10 minute episodes of not knowing what he should do next, where he works and who he works for. As I remind him, the memory slowly returns. He began this about 4 years ago infrequently but now he has had 2 in 2 weeks. He has been tested for dementia with the finding of mild cognitive disorder, which they say is due to his age of 61. I do not agree that this is normal. Any ideas? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your husbands symptoms. Based on the description, his forgetfulness and memory impairment are episodic, and they become normal after 10 minutes or so. In a case of dementia, the memory impairment is present all the time and not in episodic fashion. In your husbands case, we need to exclude seizures and transient ischemic attacks. In both these conditions, the persons' memory may return to normal after a few minutes or so. Please discuss with his neurologist regarding these two possibilities. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i have been feeling really weak recently and even collapsed a couple of times (without fainting/just fallig). Recently after I got a really bad cold/cough. I rarely ever get sick, this is the first time i can actually say i have a bad cold. What worries me most is that my chest (over my heart) feels really hot. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LETI - pneumonia) is more. LETI is common after uncontrolled common cold. And your worsening cough, weakness, Giddiness, burning and hot feeling over chest etc. are seen in pneumonia. So better to get done chest x-ray first. If this is suggestive of pneumonia than you need antibiotics and other supportive Chat Doctor. So consult doctor and first rule out pneumonia. 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 shingles , I had medicine and taking catnip tea now both has not stopping the itching -i am now burning and itching around my rib cage on my left and right side more to the left. In the past three weeks I sometimes had fever and sweat when I do house work just in that area of my body that only happed once - I also have have had three kidneys should have two one was under developed and I am wondering about it its at the top of my stomach and bothers me all night with a dull sensation and a little pain | HELLO & WELCOME TO Chat Doctor FORUM YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM SHINGLES WHICH IS ALSO CALLED AS HERPES ZOSTER LESIONS ARE SOMETIMES VERY PAINFUL WITH ITCHING VIRUS OF THIS DISEASE IS GENERALLY PRESENT IN OUR BODY IN DORMANT STATE AND MAY GET ACTIVE DUE TO STRESS, DURING SENSE, SUN EXPOSURE AND ANY DISEASES LOWERING YOUR IMMUNITY. YOU SHOULD TAKE ACYCLOVIR 200 MG 5 TIMES OR ACYCLOVIR 500MMG BD FOR 7 DAYS APPLY ACYCLOVIR OINTMENT AND CALAMINE LOTION ON THESE LESION IT IS GENERALLY ON SKIN AND MAY SOMETIME INVOLVE YOUR FOOD PIPE (ESOPHAGUS) AND INVOLVEMENT OF STOMACH IS VERY RARE. IT DOESN'T AFFECT YOUR KIDNEY TAKE CARE AND GET WELL SOON Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have IBS and occasional bleeding from the rectum. Colonoscopy NAD. Today, I have had 4 large bleeds before 2pm. Just had another one, and the blood is leaking out as well as lots in the toilet. Could this be related to me ingesting crystal meth orally over the last 24 hrs? I dont want to present to ED under the influence, but Im worried about the amount of blood loss. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The course of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by relapses and remissions. You can experience regular GI bleeds in the course of disease. The current episode can be due to ingestion of crystal meth. There are chances of development of fissures, ulcers, fistulas and ulcers in IBD. All these conditions can exacerbate the situation. The greatest risk factor in IBD is development of cancer of the bowel. You need to undergo a colonoscopy for development of these complications and their prompt management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son is now 9. He has had a bald spot on the side of his head for several years now. It hasn t grown bigger, but his hair hasn t ever grown back either. He hasn t had a traumatic life, but did have a tonsil adenoid ectomy at the age of two. What could be the cause? | Hi...by what you quote I feel that it is a long-standing fungal infection or a condition called alopecia errata. I suggest you see your dermatologist for this. 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. | hi sir my baby is taking dairy buffalo milk since when she was2 month of age know she is 5 month i just going to you website i saw that buffalo milk is not recomment for the 5 monts old baby she is take 1 liter of milk with another 1 liter of water mixed total 2 liter she will consume daily along with a banana and one spone of freax powder is this the right way of dite pls advice me or recommend some of ur site where can we get the informations | Hello, It is not recommended to use buffalo milk before the age of one year. It is better to use formula milk or breastfeeding. If breastfeeding and formula milk are not available, then continue using buffalo milk after adding one liter of water to every liter of milk. Monitor your, child, if the child develops diarrhea or rash discontinue the buffalo milk. A five-month-old can eat egg yolk, minced chicken, and purified vegetables. Offer only one new type of food every week in small quantities, then increase gradually. 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 have experience warm foot and now legs occassionally. Needle prick like sensation, parasthesia on my rt.leg and foot foot and toes.. Taking these two tabs have diminish the these sensation but I took only one tablet . I still have the sensation. I wonder. Should I take two tabs each? of each One tab of neurobion and one pregabalin ? I went to see my Dr. today but she was absent. I also have some spur on my lumbar vertebra per my X-ray. My Dri. has not seen my x-ray yet This is MIMI. | Hello, Such warm sensations and paresthesia in you right leg and foot are signifying that you may be having a nerve related problem. There are some reasons behind your symptoms like:- High blood pressure-Diabetes- Prolapse disc at spine-Bony spur at your lumber vertebra-Peripheral neuropathy due to various other reasoning my OLD with such symptoms I used to advice:1. X-ray of lumbosacral spine followed by2. MRI of spine3. Routine blood tests with blood sugar You have reported in your details that you are having bony spur at your vertebra. This is one of the common reason for your symptoms. Depending on your MRI report this can be treated by physiotherapy (Back strengthening exercises and modalities like TENS, IT, etc.) or by spine surgery. You may consult to your physician for further help. Hope I have answered your question. 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, my 3 and a 1/2 year old brother had his ruptured appendix removed by surgery five days ago. He came back from the hospital today. After the surgery, his stomach was seriously swollen, which the doctor said was due to gas. He often felt nauseated, and even vomited, once a day after the surgery, every evening. He also complained of pain in hi stomach/ abdomen area but since he is young and very weak after the operation, he didn t exactly point where it was paining. I m really worried because the vomiting is usually a symptom of appendicitis so it should stop after the appendix is removed. Also, the doctor had said his swollen stomach would gradually reduce but it hasn t. What is wrong with him? | Hello! It is common that after opening abdominal cavity an intestine need some time to start work property. It is described as paralytic illus, and it is normal after any abdominal surgery. However, it shouldn't last for more than few days after a surgery. Otherwise, there advisable to suspect that something went wrong. Sometimes after an appendectomy (and any other surgery) intestines may be twisted what results with intestinal obstruction. This is urgent situation and another surgery may be required. That is why if these symptoms are not going away, surgeon visit is advisable. It is necessary to perform abdomen X-ray which will rule it out. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i ve had a sore on my right gluteal fold for several months that almost heals, then does not. another one happened above it but it went away. another similar spot happened on my arm, and has almost gone away. and same with my ears. | Hello, As I was going through the history is there a soreness at one point or multiple? Because if its at multiple regions it could be called as knots. But than, this will.be only on probable basis and not an accurate diagnosis. I will recommend that you need to show this to a proper skin specialist so that you can get an accurate diagnosis which can help to plan the further treatment. Because certain abnormalities always need some physical examination. I am not mentioning anything in particular which can make you panic. So the best thing to do is to visit a good skin specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have significant dental pain. The dentist X-rayed the area and could not find any abscess or cavities and he thinks it is due to grinding my teeth at night. He made a night guard for me and said it might take several days to help relieve the pain. Im wondering if there is inflammation involved (around the nerve) and if Relafen would be of some help. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the teeth or jaw can be because of either tooth infection or TMJ disorder nothing to be panic, consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is a tooth infection, you need to take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and get the tooth treated. If it is a jaw joint disorder then you can take proximal with a muscle relaxant like chlorzoxazone after consulting the physician(if you are not sensitive and 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 just started using petogen 3months contraceptive last year november,ever since then i have been bleeding a brown like blood,it stops for awhile between 2-3 days and stars again,i have stopped it since,because i dont know the health implication of this...pls do advice,i dont know what is going on with my system. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here if you are taking hormone tab or have taken this, then this hormone preparation disturb the hormone cycle, and that causes the irregular menses, I believe that taking hormone preparation for contraception is not good idea, apart from this such preparation could cause other side effects, take care and have a nice day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | When I do sit ups I have noticed a raised lump on my stomach when I am pulling myself up. When I lay back down and relax my stomach it doesnt seem to show. I have been to my own doctor and was told that this was common in a lot of men. Could it be a hernia? | Hello, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Yes sir your suspect is right, any lump coming up during touting of rectus abdominal muscles like when doing sit-ups shows that there is some weakness in anterior abdominal wall. But however if the size is very small then it is not a matter of concern. But if you feel it is large enough or increasing in size gradually then you might need consultation of general surgeon to do a detailed clinical examination and recommend treatment after examination. Also, a USG scan of abdomen can show the exact size of defect helping to plan out further line of management. So, yes it could be hernia (umbilical or para umbilical) and it needs to be examined clinically. I hope I have answered your query well. If you have any more questions kindly directly write back to me, will be happy to help you. Thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | sometime hopefully this month i ll be getting a biopsy done to see if the black dots in my mouth are cancerous or not.. i read from people that these are super painful, but sadly the insurance company will only pay for the use of anesthetics (?) once a year.. is there a strong pain medicine i can take in place? if so, can they be crushed up or come in liquid form? i cannot swallow pills. i am an 18 years old female. sorry for being a burden but i am just scared.. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The ulcers could be recurrent authors ulcers or herpetic ulcers. Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is recurrent authors ulcer then the escort works, if it doe snot work then you can take amlexanox paste. If it is because of herpes viral infection the escort will not work, you have to just take symptomatic treatment like using topical anesthetic and analgesics like Anabel gel. Do not take tension because tension aggravates both herpes and authors ulcers. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor, My Name is Sakhawat,My wg -65kg,Age-32,My SGPT Level is 210 & SGOT Level is 156,Bilirubin is 2.38,But HBs Ag, Anti HCV, Anti HAV-1gM, Anti HEV-1gM, all are negative found.And ESR (Auto Analyzer Method) 13 mm in 1st hr.and S. Cholesterol level is 239 mg/dl, LDL. Cholesterol level is 173 mg/dl please advise me how to reduce my all level quickly. Sakhawat YYYY@YYYY | If you take alcohol, please stop taking it. Alcoholic hepatitis can present with such enzymes. If you don't take alcohol, NASH or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis related to bad lipid profile and metabolic syn Chat Doctor. The diagnosis is made by biopsy. I suggest you stop your sugar intake altogether and repeat liver enzymes after 2 months. If no sign of improvement, we must look into rarer causes of chronic hepatitis like Wilson s disease and hemochromatosis. |