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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | How dangerous is adenoiditis in a child 2 years of age. My granddaughter has been sleeping almost all day and night for about 4 days now. At the day care she just sleeps with noise all around her. She is on an antibiotic right now but I m concerned about her constant sleepiness. | HI...by what you quote I feel that she might behaving a sleep disordered breathing or upper airway resistance syn Chat Doctor. Se might get benefited with intranasal steroids for 6-8 weeks. This is a sort of allergy. 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 am married and 28 yrs old.. suffering from hydradentis supprativa.. was taking azithromycin when trying to conceive and got an allergic reaction but my dematologist said its safe.. i had my last period on 24/9/13 and then had unprotected sex during my unsafe and fertile period.. i missed my period 2 weeks but unfortunately got my periods yestarday ie on 7/11/13.. please help me as to how can i conceive a baby as soon as possible.. | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Though a woman is more likely to conceive during a specific point of her menstrual cycle, pregnancy is possible at any part of the menstrual cycle. This means that it would be important to be intimate with your husband as often as possible. A healthy lifestyle for both of you would also be important. This means exercise and healthy eating habits. If, after a year, there is still a problem with conceiving then you can seek the assistance of a fertility doctor. I hope this helps |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir i am facing a problem of heart beating high rate while walking and also working land grass cutting .land scraping abt last 2 months .while high rate of pulse so that time i have faced the problem headache on that time suddenly fall down.it is irregular but alternate motion.pls sir help me. Give me sugestion wt i do now | Hello, This will need evaluation, as we need to rule out cardiac arrhythmia like PSV or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ECG is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You will need 24 hour holder monitoring. So visit nearby cardiologist for this investigation. Also, hemoglobin and thyroid test should be done. Ln order to abort such episodes you should try to cough hard. Is there any stress or anxiety associated. Till the time your evaluation is complete, you can ask your local doctor for tab collar LA 20 mg once a day. If none of the above is successful then last option is of electrophysiologist studies which is invasive test which can diagnose and treat the arrhythmia permanently in most of the cases. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had breast pain so when I was scanned I was told l have fibroadenoma. The doctors said I will be operated but on reaching the theatre they discovered that the lump was big and suspects cancer. So I was not operated. The doctor recommended some drugs for me to use which are Evening Primrose Oil Softgels, baume Leopard and clofenac. To be taken for 2 weeks. This is exactly one week and am feeling a tremor in my legs and hands. | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. For evaluation of any breast lump ;the standard recommendation is to undergo triple evaluation. It includes clinical examination, imaging(mammogram/ultrasonogram) and needle biopsy. If you have breast lump, and it is suspicious according to your doctor, it is better to get fine needle aspiration biopsy which gives you definite diagnosis whether it is cancer or not. Tremor in legal and arms does not seem related to your breast lump. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For the past 3 days I have had a fullness and pain in my lower abdomen. I have no appetite before mid-afternoon. Simply seem to disappear by 7-8PM. My guess was a bladder infection, but no pain with urination. I am a 34 year old female and am positive I am not pregnant. | HI. The causes of Fullness and Pain in Lower Abdomen with loss of appetite can be due to Enteritis, Typhoid, and such problems of the intestine. This is a natural process when there is intestinal infection or affection of whatever reason, the first thing the body responds by loss of appetite, This is a natural protective mechanism. I would advise the blood tests _ CBC, tidal for typhoid, culture and sensitivity of the blood for typhoid, liver functions as hepatitis is one of the important reasons for loss of appetite. Ultrasonography if required by the Doctor who would examine you and prescribe you the proper treatment. This can not really occur due to Urinary Bladder infections |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been married for 3 years. Im suffering from erectile dysfunction. I dont drink or smoke, and i know its stress related. This dysfunction was not there when i got married, i mean the initial one year and now i have this problem for past few months. Please help me to overcome it. | Hello, It may be due to anxiety. Still for further assessment you may require complete hologram, lipid profile and electrocardiogram after physician consultation. Till then, you can take tablet sildenafil one hour before sexual act. Along with that Avoid stress and strenuous activity. Take balanced diet and proper rest. Avoid smoking and alcohol. 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. | my daughter, 15 months old (9.1 kg), is suffering from high temp. fever ranging from 102 deg F to 106 deg F since last 5 days. Her doctor prescribed Syp. Meftal-P & Syp. Maxtra-P each 5 ml/3 times a day. After 3 days with these two medicines, fever exists same. Usually, the fever comes 7 hours after medicine. Now, yesterday, I went to another child specialist and as per him, its typhoid. This doc suggested for some blood & urine tests and along with that also prescribed Syp. Ziprax-100 (3 ml, twice a day for 10 days), Ibugesic Plus (4.5ml, 4 times a day, SOS/fever). When they tried to take blood sample from by baby in the lab, they failed as my daughter is very naughty and also crying too much. what so ever, after this crying/trying event, doc also suggested to try with Ziprax-100 as per prescription and revisit to doc after 3 days. So far, the Ziprax-100 is given to my baby 3 times i.e. yesterday at 11am, 10pm and today 10am. Please note that my baby had a fever around 100 deg F at 8pm (yesterday) and 7am (today). After medicine (Ibugesic Plus) the goes down. But, now (@11:30am) my baby is feeling very uncomfortable & crying suddenly. What to do ? Please suggest ...... (Should the blod test need to be done immediately ?) | Hi Welcome to the ChatDoctorIts very important to confirm typhoid with blood test such as Tidal and blood culture and sensitivity. Tidal test usually comes positive after 5-7 days of fever. Once confirmed, typhoid fever requires prompt treatment with antibiotics. If diagnosed in its early stages, the condition is likely to be mild and can usually be treated at home with a 7 to 14-day course of antibiotic tablets. If fever doesn't respond to the given Chat Doctor. More serious cases of typhoid fever usually require admission to hospital, so antibiotic injections can be given. With prompt antibiotic treatment, she will start to feel better within a few days. For further questions, do contact us. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sir,My Dad has got brain st rock due to blood clotting in brain last at January now he is tired of taking lots of medicines. I have seen article online for anticoagulants blood thinner drugs which help to stop clotting of blood again.I am from mumbai india which medicine I should buy and from where please advice me. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your dads symptoms and diagnosis. Brain stroke can lead to paralysis of arms and legs and loss of speech. It is important to take medications to prevent recurrence of stroke. The most important medications are anti-platelets such as clopidogrel or aspirin, and statins. These are required life-long. In addition, he needs to control any risk factor for stroke such as sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. The medications are available in all pharmacies in Mumbai and you can purchase on doctors prescription. 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. | My 1 year old son is suffering from severe chest congestion. He has been prescribed Asthalin syrup 5 ml 3 times daily Advent antibiotics 5 ml 2 times daily It s been 3 days of medication n there is no improvement. He coughs throughout night he is not able to eat nor drink milk. He passes watery motion after consumption of these medicines. Plz help. | I do not know where you are but if you have an option of giving the Stalin as a breathing treatment rather than syrup that would be better. Advent is known to cause diarrhea. It is a good antibiotic however, and you can lessen the diarrhea by giving probiotics (Lactobacillus). For now do not worry about milk but try to get your child to Chat Doctor. You need to keep up with his increased need for fluids from the illness as well as with the extra fluid losses from the diarrhea. He would benefit from a small amount of mashed banana (not baby food, but real banana mashed up) to help slow the diarrhea and replace potassium lost in the diarrhea. You can help with the cough by giving him warm water with honey to sip and by cool humidified air if possible. If you have cough |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I just had my 11 month old daughter get a CBC to check if there is even a slight possibility that she has leukemia. I am very concerned about leukemia happening again in our family because my baby sister died of it more than 20 years. We sent to the hospital because I saw 3 small "bruises" on her leg a week ago. They were pale brown, not the red-bluish bruise you get from a you get hit hard by something. My daughter started to walk a month ago and does not seem to mind falling and hurting herself just to reach what she wants grab. The bruises could have just been from her walking or crawling. She has no fever. Her appetite is good; no weight loss; no signs of weakness. But we were still worried.From her CBC: RBC was normal (4.86 x 10^12/L), platelet was "adequate", but WBC elevated (14 x 10^9/L). I believe that should be about 14,000/ cubic mm. Blood morphology said "Smear shows slightly hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells. Platelets are adequate".Should I be worried? I do not want to subject my daughter to a battery of tests for a witch hunt for leukemia. Thanks. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It is good to be cautious about children health but Hyperion Chat Doctor. Blood work is normal, slightly raised WBC means nothing or some healed respiratory infection. These bruises would be related to thrombocytes and looting factors and these are normal so she probably just got hit and you didn't notice. Leukemia is rare, you should visit doctor if you find something suspicious but spare your child of unnecessary blood testing every time you notice fever, bruise or cough. Wish you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | sir from last night a lady is suffering from brainfever,she has completely lossed her memory.so wht we can do now.we r in bhopal hospital n admitted in ccu. | Hello Mr. Rajkumar;welcome to Chat Doctor Brain fever can be due to viral infection;bacterial infection, so the treatment will depend on the type of infection. Viral infection is most of the time self limiting and inspire of treatment it takes time to recover. In case of bacterial infection if the bacteria is sensitive to the antibiotic selected she should improve in few days. Since she is in CCU then I guess the doctors are treating her appropriately and keeping watch on her progress, so please wait and see;she should improve. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, my child is 4 year old and her weight is 14kg. she is suffering from high fever past 2days. doctor asked me to give her paracetaml suppository 250mg 4th hourly and also to give her brufen syrup alternatively, is it ok to give her these medicines? waiting for you replay | Hi...you can use both...but make sure that the paracetamol is spaced out at least 4th hourly once, and it is oral medication and not a suppository. Broken can be given at the interval of 8 hours once not less than that. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a swollen lymph noid in the left side of my neck I also I m fighting a sinus infection I m on antibiotics I m gets bigger when my sinuses bother me it s been like this for 5 years I had an ultrasound and they said it s a muscle can I put a heating pad on it to help it too drain | Hi sir...it was good behavior to do ultrasound as investigation for this swollen lymph node....as the ultrasound indicate that it is muscle so you need not to do anything for it...just accept that and live with it...there is no problem of that except psychological......when you have sinusitis or any infection it will increase in size as lymph node have important role in immunity, and it defends against infection....you need not put heating pad for it...no indication for that ...the only thing to do is to accommodate with that ......hope that I helped you...wish you healthy life...thanks for contacting us |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i was bitten by my new pet hedgehog a day ago. do i need anti rabies or anti tetanu? i had an anti tetanu and tetanus toxoid last month when i was punctured by a nail. but i havent received any anti rabies yet. so basicaly do i need any medications? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are bitten by your pet hedgehog, which is known to transmit rabies if it carries the rabies virus in it. The disease rabies is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper treatment. For your bite and the symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 mins2. Antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, which should be administered intramuscular to the deltoid muscle3. Antirabies serum, should be administered in and around the biting wound.4. In Tetanus, should be given intramuscular. These medications will help you to protect you against the disease rabies. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Is there any medicine for nefrotics syndrome in ayurveda to cure it comletely? can it reoccur again? My child 2.5 years now was suffering from this syndrome last year. was cured that time. But there are chances for relapse & no medicine in allopathy which can rule out the same in allopathy. So I wanted to know that is there anything in ayurvedy or homeopathy to rule out the same completely My mail id is YYYY@YYYY | Hello Bhūmi, welcome to Chat Doctor, Yes, of course, It is permanently curable disease with homeopathy. There are so many cases of nephrotic syn Chat Doctor. There is no specific medicine for that, but to select proper medicine to cure it requires detail history and according to that homeopathic treatment is given. So don't worry and consult to good classical homeopath and take proper treatment for any further help contact me on [email protected] a good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband has had chemotherapy for DLBCL and has now been in remission for 1.5 months. Is it normal that he is having a lot of muscle pain in shoulders and upper arms? It is waking him up at night. Pain level is between 4 and 6 out of 10. He is also seeing a physiotherapist to regain his muscle strength. | Here if the muscle pain is due to his present medical history or treatment then It's difficult to cure completely. When I have patient like this I keep them. On frequent use of hot and cold pack. And will check with their doctor (oncologist) safely is there any medication can be given. Apart from this he is already under physio, so I am sure based on his current situation Physiotherapist will also be making him do some sort of muscle tanning, stretching and strengthening exercises. So continue with that. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have full thyroductemy done for papilary carcinoma a year ago and there is a regular checkup every six months and every thing is normal, I take a dose of 200mg eltroxin every morning Pan 40 once a day and gemcal twice a day regularly. If I dont take Pan 40 once I get hyper acidity problem, Now for the few months I am facing problem of Piles, hyper acidity and rough tounge. please advice me what is the problem and how to correct it | Hi, Long term acidity problems or gastritis can occur due Helicobacter pylori infection. It is a bacterium which can grow in the acidic environment of gastric area and cause inflammation, ulcers. This bacterial infection can be controlled by multi- Chat Doctor. Urea breath test and antibodies in blood can help in diagnosing the condition. Gastric endoscopy may also be required. Take care. 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. | I received a low dose steroid injection yesterday for seasonal allergies. This morning I am feeling a lot if anxiety, which I have a history of. Could this be from the steroid injection? I take zoloft for it and have not really had any anxiety for a long time. If it is a side effect, the shot is supposed to last for four weeks! Will I feel this way the whole time? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Steroid injection may not be the reason for your anxiety. Anxiety is always triggered when something anxious happen. For you, you are already having anxiety disorder. The anxiety you are feeling now is just because of the obsessive thinking related to the injection. Such a condition shall be vanishing within a day or two. Please do not worry. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have large lumps on both calves of my legs. They are soft (marshmallow like) when pushed. They are a located in the center of the calf, a little to the outside of center. They are about 2.5 inches in diameter, protrude out about 3/8 to 1/2 inch causing the lump. They are not painful and I only noticed them when I was rubbing my leg, thought I was gaining muscle mass but when I pushed on them, it was clear it was not muscle. Any ideas what it is? | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. After a clinical examination to rule out varicose veins, I would advise you for a FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) of the lesion to know the origin and character of the lump. Further management would depend on the investigation reports. 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. | Hi, I have been on cerazette for about 8/9 month now and haven t had a problem with it, i was on penicyllin antibiotics, i took my last set of antibiotics on wed 5th january and had intercourse early wednesday morning, I was worried i could be pregnant, so today I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, is there need to take another one at a later date or do you think i am worrying far too much.. Thank you :) | Dear Madam, Your narration could not clarify when did you have your menses, whether you missed it and on which day the cycle you had sexual intercourse. Also, cannot figure out whether you are still on Cigarette, which is a birth control pill. In that case the chances of pregnancy are very remote. To guide you further on the urine pregnancy test: Usual urine pregnancy tests are more reliable 8-10 days after missing the period, before which they may give false negative results. However, beta Chat Doctor tests are more specific and sensitive and can give reliable results even within 2-3 days of missed period. You may try this test to clear the dilemma in your mind if you have missed your period. If you have not missed the period, please do not panic. Wait for your periods. If you miss the period, then only follow the guidelines about the pregnancy tests given above. I hope this helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 24 years old guy i having daily sperm leak prob ...daily in bed i have get mood with doing of sex imaginations and seeing hot films...i cant stop this..this is wrong or right?..can i get child or not??with my wife aftr marriage..i feeled very much pls help me.... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You are 24 and at this age you should be having some other priorities like physical fitness and career. Not sex or porn. If you concentrate more on education, career and exercises, you will have less time and energy for sex and porn and masturbation and that is the correct alternative and treatment. Please do not be anxious about the habit you are having. Masturbation, sexual fantasies, porn film watching etc. cannot harm your health or future martial life if these are kept within moderation. Please consult a psychologist for 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 details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My right arm shakes alot that I cant write anymore head sometimes shakes and lower have been through a lot of tests and no one can tell me what is wrong with me they say I am disabled now it has been going on for about 3 years now had scans, mri, blood tests seen neurologists maybe you might have some ideas I am 54 years old on insulin overweight high blood pressure they say it is not a stroke because nothing shows on MRI and I loose my balance so if I go for a long walk I have to use a walker short walks I use a cane. hope you can give me some ideas thank youShirley Miller | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you are suffering on account of your neurological symptoms, and moreover, no diagnosis has been made. Normal MRI rules out stroke, as it would be clearly seen on the MRI. The possibilities include essential tremors, parkinsonism and cerebellar ataxia. If you can upload a copy of your MRI report, it would be useful. Also, if you can mention the abnormalities found by the neurologist on examination, it would be useful. For relief from tremors, you can use propranolol, a beta blocker. I hope it helps. Please get back 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. | I have had scoliosis surgery when I was 14 years old I am now 31 had 3 children and worked at jobs that require heavy lifting long standing for 8 to 10 hours now I have been having constant lower back pain when I bend down my lower spine sticks out and the side of my lower back sits higher than the other. Could this be a flat back syndrome? | IIN my opinion back pain is due to heavy weight lifting due to abnormal pressure in a curvature of low back region. Seeing that you had scoliosis surgery, your doctor may have asked you to change the nature of work and prevent your back from excessive strains, like weighty objects lifting or lifting while bending. Change to lighter work is a solution. Take physical therapist help for graded and limited back muscle strengthening exercises only and refrain from back loading works |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear doctor If a person is sad almost a year, If that persons appetite increases, And the person always feels that he is of no use, always angry on small things and always been guilty, then is the person having any illness or what is he going through. Thank you. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The given information may not be enough to diagnose your problem. But I can definitely tell you that you are just another victim of disappointment. Whenever we experience series of setbacks in our life, we get disappointed. This disappointment is stepping stone towards success. These disappointments make you real man, wise one. Take lessons from the experience. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I take 5mg Ramapril a day for high b pressure, yesterday despite that my b pressure was 172 over - 80 -or ninty not sure which!! so have to have ecg etc next week, my question is ---- I am so anxious since she told me I could not sleep last night (Isuffer from anxiety anyway) so, can I take KALMS ?as I can feel my pressure is not good! I also take amitrypline for pain and pencillian as no spleen . thankyou. | You appear to be worried about changes in your BP measurement. Do not be preoccupied with it. Could you please specify content of PALMS which you feel could relieve you of anxiety? It appears like some sleeping pill. It is recommended for you to relax till you get ECG done, carry out light activity. Anyway you are taking amitryptillline which could help you to relieve anxiety symptoms. If the symptoms persists for long then please get a review from your treating team |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I m an obese male. Would stretch marks on my chest hurt? Medically I m okay aside from the need to lose weight, but I will get chest pains, but I can pin point them to where the stretch marks on my chest are. So do stretch marks hurt? And how can I stop it? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, stretch marks can cause superficial pain at the site of Mark. But better to first rule out cardiac cause for your chest pain as you are obese. Obese patients tend to have higher cholesterol level. And possibility of Coronary artery obstruction due to cholesterol deposition in coronary arteries is high. And this can cause chest pain. So better to get done ECG and 2d echo first. If both are normal than no need to worry much for heart diseases. Weight loss should be done as soon as possible. And excess fat tissue can cause inflammatory reaction at the site of stretch marks. So first rule out cardiac cause and start weight reduction. Once you lose weight, inflammation will decrease and pain will also decrease. At present, you can take simple painkiller and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Today while working, I had what felt like an electrical shock in my head, followed by an extreme wave of dizziness. I suffer from low blood sugar, migraines, and anxiety attacks, but this was the first time I have felt that. Please, any ideas or advice? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. You have the following Complaints1. While working, felt like an electrical shock in head,2. Extreme wave of dizzinessThis is possible if there is a compression or occlusion to your vertebral arteries in neck I would suggest you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon who will examine you and order relevant investigations Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Since Thursday a.m., my husband has been experiencing intense itching on his legs (lower at first now all and sometimes arms), intermittent pain in front of his left knee right under his kneecap. He is getting over a cold with headache, coughing, fever. He has been taking cough syrup. | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion it is an allergy. As you are describing itching all over the body etc. It is the characteristics of the allergy. You can take cetirizine, and prednisolone under doctors guidance. Try to find out the possible allergen responsible for your reaction. Once you find it out all will be cured. You can also prevent future incidence also. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter is presently eight years old and she was under foracort 100 inhalation since her fourth year. Presently, for the past six months, she is administered Budesonide (Budecort) 200 twice daily to control the wheezing . What are all the likely impact of these medicines on her general health and growth because of the continuous inhalation for the past 4-5 years. When these medication can be stopped. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Steroid medications given by inhalers are usually safe, as there are less systemic side effects (side effects on other body systems). Both Forecourt and Decor are steroid medications. I would like to know:How has her control of Asthma/wheezing episodes? Has she been admitted in hospital? Is she getting any other asthma medications along with steroid inhalers? It is also important to continue monitoring her growth - weight and height whilst she is receiving steroids. Has there been any change in her growth profile over past 4-5 years? Steroids given in higher dosage or pretty long period of time (as in your case) can have impact. However, it is important to weigh the balance of these side effects vs controlling her asthmaInhaler medications can be stopped gradually provided her symptoms are well-controlled and regularly followed-up. I hope I've been able to answer your queries. Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am experiencing intermittent facial (next to my nose), bilateral cheekbone and temple, front of neck and the bones around the eyes pain.It seems it might be related to ill fitting dentures that require lots of adhesive to keep them in. Could my dentures be causing all this almost unbearable pain that remains even after removing dentures?. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the cheekbone and temple, front of neck and the bones around the eyes could be because of the ill-fitting denture, or it can be because of the high points in the denture or any sharp borders in the denture. These causes result in abnormal forces over the facial musculature and results in pain. Consult a prosthodontist and get the denture corrected or repeat the denture. For the pain you can take analgesic with muscle relaxant(tablet flexion MR). 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, my girlfriend took Postinor 1, 2 days ago and she is feeling sick, has tender breasts, gained 2 kgs, lost her appetite. Is this all normal??? How long can the side effects last for? Also, why was she given Postinor-1 instead of Postinor-2 at te pharmacy??? What s te difference between the two?? | Riposting 1 is a one-time contraceptive tablet used at the time of emergency. The tablet is effective in stopping pregnancy if ingested within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse. The side effects of the Chat Doctor. Posting 2 possesses the same active ingredient as Posting 1 i.e. levonorgestrel progestin. Even the mechanism of action is the same. Posting 2 comes with two tablets One table can be taken immediately after unprotected intercourse and the second tablet should be taken 12 hours later. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter is 8 months old. She only weighs 15lbs and recently we had her blood drawn to find out if there may be a problem. All of her liver enzymes are elevated, her WBCs are double the normal amount and she is dehydrated..We have to get an unltrasound on the liver and several other blood tests.. | Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your reports suggestive of acute infective etiology most probably along with hepatic involvement. Your further test required in form of blood culture, USG abdomen scan and peripheral smear examination. According to reports further management plan decided. Kindly attach your reports to check it. I suggest you to consult pediatrician for examination. Hope I have solved 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 a pain in left lung for a couple of months , also a persistent cough and only recently coughing up a brownish substance which has me concerned. I dont feel unwell but get tired quite easily. I I am a 47 yr old female. My GP said he couldnt hear anything going on , and it might be muscular ?Kind regardsL. Mc | Hello, You have brown sputum expectoration in form of cough since many months. So, it should not be neglected. Your work up is needed in form of chest x-ray. If chest x-ray normal, then no need to worry and bronchitis can be the possibility for which antibiotic course prescribed and symptomatic management done. Provide your reports for giving more comment. 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 fell yesterday, stiking my lumbar area. shortly after, I developed tingling in my feet, which has since has moved up to my thighs six years ago, I fell out of bed, noted tingling in my hands. i was diagnosed with a C5 incomplete fracture which required 2 surgeries and left me paralysed . I recovered after 6 months in rehab. Should I go to the E.R? | Hi, I think you should go to ER and take up and x-ray or an MRI. If your pain is disabling surely you should go to ER. but if it is not much then why don't you try doing some hot water fermentation for lower back muscles which will be spasm and then slowly look for some exercise which helps strengthen your core muscles. I am sure you will be helped and the pain and tingling sensation will come down. I wish you a speedy recovery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello last week I used misoprostol for medical abortion. one day after discontinue my drug , I had a bad head ache that aggrevate during midnight. it doesnt response to brufen or acetaminophen. it is about 5 days that i experience this headache. please tell me is it related to drug or I should do something else. | Hi, You need to keep a track of your blood pressure. If acetaminophen or Ibuprofen are not effective more potent analgesic like Tramadol and Naproxen should be used alone or in combination. If pain persists a neurologist review to look for signs of increased intracranial pressure etc. may be done post Bisoprolol etc. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have a soft lump at the base of my neck by my collar bone. it doesnt hurt at all and feels like a gel pack. i have it on both sides but its larger on the left side. what could it be? my blodd test and chest x ray is very clear. .. pls advice what other test to be done. | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Two things to consider primarily based from your description: 1. A possible cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection 2. A possible lesion in your salivary gland. Other considerations may be fibrous, lipoma or cyst. Clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. Further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) 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. | while playing basketball i got a strong knock on my weist, after 2 weeks , after the agonizing pain , a small lump appeared with no color , nothing, i feel no pain right now . I just feel a small lump on my upper weist of my body, i have to feel it to notice is. | Hi, DEar, thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the small lump on your WAIST, after 2 was, and after agonizing pain, without any pain right now, is mostly due to -resolved hematoma in the torn oblique abdominal muscles, as you need to feel it to notice it.2-Treatment would-be-a-Nsaid-tbs b-thrombophobe point, c-tb-serropetidase for 10 days time.3-Hope this would solve your query.4-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also... Have A Good Day.!! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been having pain in the back of my head by my neck and goes all down to the middle of my back. Also my neck is stiff, my head is heavy. I have experienced dizziness, memory loss and pains and numbness in my arms. I have trouble sleeping and have muscle weekness. I also about a month ago had only what I can discribe as a prism effect in my left eye. It only lasted an hour or so but was slightly disturbing. Please tell me what to do. | Hello, As what I feel with your symptoms is you need to Meetup a neurologist and maybe an MRI will be recommended. As due to certain lesions in the brains over a period of time when aging takes places and the white matter & gray matter in the Brain may have got affected. An MRI should be a good solution. Also, the tingling and numbness in the arms can be due to some nerve entrapment within the cervical spine. You need to get it checked by a professional before we confirm it. With a good diagnosis along with medication and exercise, you should do well. You may even have to make some lifestyle changes if needed. 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. | Dear Doc,More than 6 months ago I got treated for scabies. all the rashes and marks on my body were gone except for those on my scrotum.a month after treatment, itching and the bumps on the sac reappearred. now from couple of days ago I have identified another bump with black dot in the centre. when touched or pressed I can feel the pain and it is on the penis.Kindly help me understand why I am facing this kind of problems near my sex organ when I never indulged in sexual activities till date.Also suggest me my immediate course of action.Thanks a lot. | Hi, Scabies is notorious disease and sometimes remains for long time. Apply anti scabies lotion after forceful cleaning the part so that eruptions on penis get opened and lotion may enter the site properly. Scabies germs remain under eruption, so opening of eruptions is a must. Keep local hygiene clean and proper. Go for the treatment of other family members as well to prevent recurrence. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi im a 34 year old male. I am 5 8 at 312 lbs. I dont have an active job and dont exercise. I recently got a mens exam and got some alarming news. My cholesterol is 160. Low hdl and high ldl . My eating habits are horrible to say the least. Everything came back fine on my blood work except the cholesterol and my liver enzimes. My ast was 44 and my alt is 95. I was a super heavy smoker for about 2 years but quit about 3 weeks before my check up. I was told it could be fatty liver but I read it could be cancer. I lose sleep every night and worry myself sick. Im scared its liver cancer. Im scheduled for a liver ultrasound tomorrow. My question is do you think it will be liver cancer and are ultrasounds accurate or could they miss something. Thank you for your time and expertise. | Hi, high cholesterol is not a risk factor for liver cancer. Many liver lesions or body changes could cause an increase in the levels of AST and ALT. A cause is usually sought to know exactly what causes this increase. Its worthwhile doing tests to for viral hepatitis, especially Hepatitis B and C which normally should be excluded in such cases. The increase in the liver enzyme levels in your case is not that alarming, and confronting these results with other results are required for any appropriate interpretation and adequate concluding clinical judgements could be made. A liver ultrasound shall give an idea about the structure of the liver and any possible nodules, cysts or collections. It orients the clinical to make a suspicion. Definitive diagnosis of liver cancer is usually based only on histologic/biopsy studies. However, specific blood markers could also help. I believe you should be patient for the results of the liver ultrasound. However, main risk factors for liver cancer are excessive intake of alcohol, liver hepatitis viruses (B and C), Chat Doctor. Excessive smoking is instead a major risk factor in lung, esophageal and to a smaller extent, gastric cancer. Meeting a gastroenterologist AFER your ultrasound in case you are still very worried is a reasonable option. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have recently moved back to Hawaii after 10 years of being back on the east coast and am glad to be here again. I will try to make it short. I have been treated for anxiety, panic disorders for the past 10 yrs on the east coast and the zanex that was subscribed helped me to get a good nights sleep and occasionally deal with day anxiety attacks. Doctors here are so reluctant to prescribe anythingthat I thought I would talk to you. I am in the midst of cancer, hip replacement , 2nd one and moving all in one . Much more but it s too much.... Let me know if yo can help... Thanks Mae plus I am 65 this year. Mahalo | Hi Good Morningstar anxiety symptoms may be part of your physical symptoms, may be due to thought about your physical illness. It also is due to part of your panic disorder for which you have taken treatment. It may be due to limited social interaction, as a part of learned behavior in panic disorder or any anxiety disorder. My opinion is better you consult any nearby psychiatrist and after detail history & mental status examination he will guide you medicine and psychotherapy or relaxation techniques which found useful for you. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi ! I am going for invito & egg donor treatment at Dr Rama s Fertility clinic in Hyderabad .India.I have passed menopause & was told to start taking Progynova & Primlolut tablets to induce menstruation before I start ivf treatment.I am from Johannesburg. I am 50 years of age . | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Menopause occurs when your body estrogen falls becomes will almost. So by providing external estrogen and progesterone again periods can be induced. Which are given to you. But good and healthy eggs can't be produced. So its good you are going for donor egg. The chances to conceive are less because after menopause uterus become small and lining become thin, which is not good for implantation. If with progynova and primal your endometrium thickness increase up to 11 mm or more than it's good. Your infertility treatment may help you to become pregnant. Hope I have been helpful. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think I have Polyneuropathy. ON Insulin pump and am insulin dependent... I take Gabapentin once a day at 6:00 pm. For a month or so I ve had a trigger ring finger that works its way out in 10 minutes in the morning. Now the ring finger and the pinky are both numb and hasn t gone away. | Hi, Trigger finger and numbness in the ring and little fingers are both different issues. Trigger finger is common in diabetic patients and ring finger is most commonly involved. Numbness in both ring and little fingers is due to ulnar nerve pathology. It may be peripheral neuropathy affecting ulnar nerve and is also common in long-term diabetes. Trigger finger is a clinical diagnosis and treatment is physiotherapy and local injection of Depose Chat Doctor. Nerve conduction velocity studies should be done to diagnose peripheral neuropathy. Visit a physician and a detailed clinical examination is recommended for diagnosis and treatment. 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 been having back pain for the past couple of days. It hurts most when I try to stand up from a seated position. Once I stand, the pain gradually goes away as I start waling. I only feel the pain again when I step (walk). If I stand without moving the pain goes away. I don t feel that much when pain I remain seated also. | Hi, In my opinion that sort of neuropathic pain is common with sciatica whicChatDoctormonly happens due to neurovascular bundle compression. From your history I don't think you should be worried yet but early diagnosis and treatment is very suggestive in such cases. I recommend some topical gels, physiotherapy and muscle relaxants and even massages are very effective and try to avoid sitting on hard objects for a long time and avoid compression on your muscle to prevent that kind of compression. Please consider 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. | I had severe pain in my back spine and lower waste.the orto doc.gave several medicine including cartigen 1500 and injection for nerves strengthening .But my physician advises not to take cartgen as bones will be effected n deshaped in the long run . Please advise ? As finally after my pet scan and MRI TEST every thing found o.k. In my report except the B 12 level / vitamin is above 2000 count is found which caused me pain in my whole leg I.e. From thigh to feet as whole .Please suggest whether I should stop cartgen . | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI gone through your query regarding your lower back pain & its department . It is matter of concern. Regarding cart gen, Would like to suggest you, not to stop or start any medication without you doctors advice The majority of back problems stem from muscles that have been exhausted or strained. You need not worry, Almost every one suffers from back pain at some point in his or her life. For your info Every day, we are bombarded with toxins in our environment and in our food which is why detoxification is such a critical process in your body & weakened immunity. If the detox process is hindered, toxins will build up in your body eventually causing acidity and toxemia. These are the root causes of nearly all diseases, requiring modification of lifestyle and food habits. Gulping on only medicines will not help if you don't modify your lifestyle and food habits. By following some simple steps, you can be back in the swing of things in just a few days. Slow motion action is permitted till the problem persists. There is no better option than physical exercise. Walking is the best exercise to begin with also gives you well shaped body. Take balanced diet containing all essential nutrients and supplements like fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals in natural form and antioxidant coconut water, lemon juice, ginger, garlic aloe vera juice, Turmeric powder with a cup of hot milk at bedtime, All help gain strong immune system & give resistance from diseases and relieve you from all pains. Increase your activity level. Do yoga. Stretch your back to keep it loose and avoid injury. Slow motion action is permitted till the problem persists. There is no better option than physical exercise. Walking is the best exercise to begin with also gives you well shaped body. Avoid front bending stretches and exercises from left to right stretching, while standing & lying on your back, on the ground or on hard bed, or any posture which gives you relief. Front bending not allowed. Take Homeopathic Arica 30 dose in then morning & evening and Chamomile 30 / 1 dose at bedtime. Only back bending action will help alley pains.massage with heated olive oil or an analgesic ointment Sandeep good posture. I would like to suggest you to Avoid processed foods carbs, sugar, fried, fast foods, Tea, coffee, alcohol and smoking, stress and Constipation .will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity, so avoiding is definitely the first step in the right direction to detoxing the body, boosting the immune system. All are the pillars of our strong immune system responsible for healthy disease free life. Always remember, if pain is severe or incapacitating, please see your doctor / professional Hope this helps solves your query. Take care. All the best. Get well London hesitate to come back in case of any further query. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my son 6 1/2 years old having sever wheezing now ...iam giving him budicort and levolin combination...today morning 10am once 4 pm once but still controlled anything....infact he is suffering a lot..one of our child specialist asked us to give levolin back to back ( 2 levolin at 9pm to controle severity) given but still he is in the same condtion again 11pm budicort and levolin combination given....now also he still not free with his breath that whistling sound able to outsiders..what to do? let me know how much time gap should be there for budicort levolin combination...will it safe for him nubulizing with these medicine...please help me I will be waiting for the answer thanku. | Hi welcome to ChatDoctori am concerned about you child as your son is having wheeze which is not reduced inspire of giving leveling and decor nebulization, I would like to suggest use of oral steroids at the dose of 1 mg/kg body weight and if he is having any fever use of antibiotics such as azithromycin can give along with this leveling zebu;station thrice daily. If not subsided you can give Dublin nebulization(leveling+ipratropium)hope my answer is useful |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi , i am monika i want to know when to start ovacareforte a+B after periods to conceive as early as possible | Hi, I understand your concern. Ova care forte is balanced comprehensive formulation of micronutrients and vitamins. It is quite helpful to regularize period, increase quality of egg, maintain cellular oxidant-antioxidant balance. It should be started from first day of menstruation and continue to take at the end of period. Taken twice daily, one in morning and one in evening after meal. Take it for 3-6 months. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am a 20 year male, virgin , i dont smoke or drink , i have noticed from a week , unusual very small bumps inside my foreskin ,on right side,just behind the glans , in my penis, its painless , its skin colored, im uncircumcised and currently i am under medication for lung infection . plz help | Hi dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your problem. You have folliculitis.my opinion is that, 1.don't squeeze or scratch the lesion. 2.maintain good hygiene. 3.apply fusiform ointment twice daily over the area for 7 days.4.take analgesics like diclofenac tablets twice daily for 7 days. 5.take lecvocetrizine tablets twice daily for 7 days if you have itching. Thank you. Hope my answer will help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Last 2006 i had chest x-ray & as far as i remember,finding says i have suspicious infiltrates at theright upper lobe.ive just disregard it cause i just had chest x-ray before & findings were normal.i have delivered twins last 2009 but i never undergo chest x-ray again.i got work last year but i was excempted from taking chest x-ray since i got pregnant w/ my 3rd child.i recently had chest x-ray exam last july 14 & findings show i have ill-defined densities on the right upper lobe. Heart is normal in size. Diaphragm is intact. Bony thorax is unremarkable & IMPRESSION: minimal right upper lobe PTB. i was alarmed since i got 3 kids & im breastfeeding my 2month-old-baby.is my condition worse or am i possible for contagious disease?please help. | Hello It to too early to conclude tuberculosis. You may need lordosis view of chest X-ray. This special view for apical regions helps in better assessment because apical area is covered by ribs, clavicle etc. Infiltrates may be due to pneumonitis, tuberculosis etc. Empirically this condition need broad spectrum antibiotics. If findings persists then you may need further work-up for tuberculosis. You need immediate evaluation as it may be contagious. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi there my 30 months old boy was born before time and was diagnosed with tonsillitis at 9 months and i started noticing lumps in his neck when he was about 14 months then after taking antibiotic they became small now he got flu i noticed they are bigger then normal | Hi...seems like your child has got recurrent tonsillitis. It might even be a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then the kid will require antibiotics. If it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Warm saline gargles will be soothing and will give a lot of relief if the kid can do that. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have slight loss of the normal cervical lordosis, c3/c4 diffused disc bulge and central protruson,c4/c5 diffused disc bulge,c5/c6diffused disc bulge with effacement of the central subarachnoid space,slight narrowing of the neural foramina bilaterally, c6/c7 central disc protrusion, diffuse disc bulge L4/L5 in lumbar vertebral,broad-based disc protrusion at L5/S1 WITH PRESSURE ON THE THECAL SAC. i AM IN SO MUCH PAIN IN MY NECK NUMBNESS IN SHOULDER AND HANDS advice | You have cervical spondylosis radiculopathy the step of treatment non operative treatment1. Medication mostly NSAIDs, gabapentin Chat Doctor. Cervical collar 3. Neck muscle excercise4.cervical epidural steroid injectionMostly mores tan 60-70 percent of pt. improve with conservation treatment in 3 months but if you have progressive weakness and pain after 3 months you may be a good candidate for surgery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doc. Help. I have beeen having these burning /heavy strange pains across my chest, which seems to go down on the inside of my arms as far as my elbows, happens when i walk fast,/rush , do pressure jobs etc, i have been taking urbanol now for the last week, but still persists , I have bee to a Dr & says its anxiety/stress, but this is worrying to me, possibly i should get a second opinions? | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I passed carefully through your question and understand your concern. It is important making a careful differential diagnosis of your symptoms: - a backbone disorder, leading to irradiating pain in the arms, related to a slipped disc could mimic this symptomatology. -an ischemic heart disease, could explain the pain while exercising, but not the irradiating pain in both arms. -gastroesophageal reflux, could be related to heartburn during physical activity. I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical examination and some tests: -resting ECG -chest X-ray study-cervico-thoracic column X-ray study-lab blood tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, amylase plasma levels, kidney and liver function tests). A cardiac stress test may be needed to exclude a cardiac ischemic disease if suspicions are raised. A fibrogastroscopy may be needed if all the above tests result normal, to exclude possible reflux. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Yes i have had 2 light TIA s in the past and been going through a lot i was in the store one day 2 weeks ago and copped a headache vision went blurry and some numbness went to the ER bllood pressure was real high but tests showed ne signs of heart attack or stroke what could that have been? | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to a new TIA. For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes, underlying the repeated TIA: - a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries- a brain MRI - a cardiac ultrasound-blood lipid profile for dyslipidemia- fasting glucose and HbA1C levels for diabetes- a cardiac rhythm Holder monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia. A blood thinner may be needed for the prevention of stroke, considering your repeated TIA. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Best wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was diagnosed with H pylori and have the precpac, but wbc are elevated and the ER Dr., called me back after a visit in the ER and said I showed sign of Lymphocytosis need to follow up with my PCP. I did but he is not doing anything because he insists that the elevation is related to my pylori and my GI Dr says it s not. I am very concerned my wbc is at 14.3 and rising. Should I seek another opinion or just see a blood dr. My cbc s (4) all came back abnormal. My mom just went yesterday to a specialist because she has a high WBC also. Please help getting worse and no one seems to know why. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, White blood cell counts (WBC counts) are raised in infections and leukemia. Leukemias are characterized by very high WBC levels (over 50,000/ cubic mm). However, the WBC count can be lower in case of leukemia. They are called sub-leukemic leukemia. In infections, the WBC count is also increased. An increase in lymphocytes (as in your case) can raise the WBC count. Lymphocytes are increased in chronic infections. H. pylori infection can lead to lymphocytes since it is a chronic infection. Treatment of H. pylori infection will clear away the lymphocytes and raised WBC count. Get the differential white blood cell count (DLC) in your mothers case. The DLC helps to determine the cause of infection. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am 28 yr old male who is getting married for the first time in a couple of weeks, and im starting to get really really nervous, For the last couple of days i cant eat anything without out feeling sick, is there any medications out there to calm my nerves? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Proper understanding about life, love life, love, affection and sex life can only clear you of the nervousness you are facing now. People get nervous mainly due to lack of proper sex knowledge and unnecessary misconceptions. Talk to your friends who are married and just assimilate. Do not get confused and ask questions about everything. If you cannot do it right for now, you will be able to do it next time. Worrying can make you more anxious. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am an 18 year old male. I have a list of symptoms which are bothering me. Since September, I have beendiagnosed with early stages of Appendicitis, mild Hepatomegaly, Gastritis, andGranular Pharyngitis. Also I have noticed a few other symptoms like: Withe pastethat is located on top of my tongue, which could be thrush, my stool is claycolored, and I currently am having a case of tonsillitis - with no fever. I amafraid this could be an HIV infection, for I was involved in risky behavior afew months ago, and also Im afraid this could be Hep C. What else could thismean? | Hi. Thanks for your query and detailed history. The fear of something serious as you have mentioned the symptoms and the probable fear of having HIV and Hepatitis, the best way is ; Get the blood, urine and IV and Hepatitis status done by relevant blood tests. Throat swab for gram staining, culture and sensitivity. Take a course of proper antibiotics and supportive medicines. See the results. I hope this will give us the best way for a proper diagnosis, investigations and treatment. If the results of the tests are negative you do not have to worry about. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have a bump on the front left side of my gums, about half way up. It is a small bump and it has a smaller white head at the top of it. It is a little painful when I eat, and it feels like something is pushing against my gums when food, touches it. And it is sore to the touch. What is this? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. The bump you mentioned on the gums correlate with abscess in your gum and the white point is the point of pus discharge that has formed. Check if corresponding tooth have cavity, which can be even on inner surface of teeth or in between two teeth. Or this could be due to trauma like hitting corresponding teeth or biting something hard from those teeth suddenly. You need to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done for definite diagnosis. It may require RCT of tooth. Do warm saline rinses. Take antibiotics and painkiller prescribed by dentist after check up. Permanent treatment is to get Chat Doctor. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having hermorids 3rd stage ( After stool I have to push inside) for which I am taking deflon 500 2 tab per day. since last 4 days, Today it started bleeding while passing stool. Now Dr have told me to take tranostat for 3 days. Is this treatment right. | Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the Chat Doctor. You were prescribed tranexamic acid (Transit) correctly for your acute bleeding. Also, you have been prescribed Teflon which is a Genotropin medicine, used for chronic venous insufficiency. I also think you should talk to your doctor regarding the possibility of any surgical intervention. Furthermore, I think you should have high fiber diet and Spatula husk (2 SF in cup of water after dinner) to avoid constipation. Hope you are satisfied with my answer. If you have any further query related to this, please write back. In case you have any new query in the future, you can directly ask me questions @ http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. I will try my level best to help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,I am currently having episodes of seeing things that arent there, sometimes outlines of figures and objects.I also see things move a lot.I do wear glasses, I am short sighted in my left eye.I am becoming increasingly paranoid, lose concentration (I am studying my a levels), and feel like people are watching me and know what I am thinking.I am prepared to go to the doctors or speak to a specialist, I just need advice. | Hi. I had gone through your query. You had given just bird view of your complaint. Paranoia has different types and require evaluation. People are watching me is one of the kind of persecutor delusion but need to evaluate in detail about its content. Mental status examination which include speech/Psycho motor activity/Mood/Affect?thought etc. are necessary to reach proper diagnosis. I appreciate your outlook about consultation. So please consult psychiatrist and get further assistance about your mental health problems. I hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask. Thank you. Regards. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am just curious.. I was watching tv when I randomly decided to look at my tongue haha.. I looked at the underside and I have 2 very visible vein streaks on both sides of my tongue.. They are dark purple. I heard that a healthy tongue is when you can barely see the veins underneath or not at all but mine are very apparent. Every other part of my tongue is healthy though I believe.. Can you tell me why my tongues veins are so visible? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The visible veins under your tongue is nothing but a varicose veins. These are the dilated veins and are not harmful. Nothing to be panic, if there is any increase in size and if there is any bleeding, then consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Otherthan that no treatment is required as such. 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. | MY PROBLEM IS THAT ACNE,OILY SCLAP AND FACE,ABDOMINAL PAIN NEAR DATE OF MY MONTHLY CYCLE.BUT NOT CONCEIVE AFTER 1YR MARRIAGE.I HAD VDRL,THYROID,LHS,FHS,LH TVS ETC. ALL TYPE OF TEST BEFORE CONCEIVING.BUT ALL ARE NORMAL AND PCOS IS MILD, TVS TEST SOME LIQUID IS UNDER OVARY THATS IT NOTHING ELSE.I CANT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS THE REASON BEHIND INFERTILITY . | Hello, your Acne, abdominal pain near your menstruation could be symptoms of PCs. Fluids under ovary depends on the time of TVS done. If you had done the scan around your ovulation time, the fluid represents rupture of your follicle(egg), so there is nothing to worry. In case if the fluid persists throughout your cycle then I would suggest a complete check-up of your blood and hormones. But since you have been married for a year and with mild PCs, keep your monthly calendar on check, marking your ovulation (since PCs patient even mild, tend to ovulate at different times) and your post-ovulation till your menstruation time should be around 15-18 days. If its short or longer that could hamper your chances of pregnancy. All together start with a complete hormone check and your partners' sperm morphology, motility and count check. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have allergic asthma. Once I was prescribed to take montair fx along witChatDoctorbihale and asthalin for 30 days. I was suggested to use asthalin liberally. After the course, my wheezing was down till a month or so. But gradually over the time the condition is that, i have it everyday. One day I took montair fx and it reduced for two days. I have been taking it since then. Now, wheezing doesn t reduce with the intake of inhalers. It reduces only with montair fx. What are the side effects of prolonged use of montair fx ? Any other remedy to cure/reduce my asthma attacks ? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Asthma is allergic disease. It needs regular treatment in the form of anti-allergic Chat Doctor. Best way to control allergy is identification of allergen and if possible complete avoidance of it. So avoid dust, pollen, mites, animal fur, smoke etc. Wear face mask every time you go outside home. Montage FX is having montelukast and fexofenadine. Montelukast is anti-allergic |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My grandfather is taking dutas t for BPH. He was taking CCB for BP.but he has vertigo for last 3 days.BP was checked and it was 100/60.BP medicine was discounted.he has been prescribed vertizac tablet for 1 month twice daily before food.but myself as a medico told him to take it for 15 days.give suggestions. | Hello, Vertical is for symptomatic relief of vertigo, so as soon as the symptoms resolve your father can surely atop the Chat Doctor. Two weeks shower more than enough, rather if it is persistent post 2 weeks, again a review visit to the diagnosis should be done to make sure we are not missing anything. Also, the cause of giddiness might be the blood pressure and so stopping (though I would prefer gradual down titration) of the meds, should be enough. Lastly do keep a follow-up of his blood pressure reading. Hoping I could help For further assistance you may contact me on Chat Doctor. @ Http://doctor. ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have 2 Tarlov cysts on spine and 2 herniated disc done Mir therapy reg injections I have never experience pain like this in my life 4 children no deme role age 54 please suggest should do go for epidural or surgery. Doctors aren t familiar with this. | Hi, Taylor cysts should not worry you since they are not treated and not the cause of your pain. Herniated disks, however, are the source of your pain. If you have not been tried on conservative measures such as physical or aqua therapy as well as standard medications for the pain then, I highly advise you do this before considering surgery. Have you tried traction, hot/cold therapy, acupuncture, or other forms of complementary medicine? If, however, there is a loss of power or loss of mass in the muscles of the leg affected then, surgery may very well have to be done, but I would say not until more serious complications have occurred. 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 m 18 and I have a slightly pinkish lump (about 1/2 cm big) slightly to the right and in between my anus and vagina. It s not squishy, and is firm. I first noticed it about a week ago as it was smaller and un painful. However, today when I was wiping it began to hurt and has continued to feel tender and a little but painful and it has gotten bigger than when I first noticed it. Nothing comes out or anything it s just under my skin creating a slight lump. Just wondering what this could be? | Hi, Dear Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied your query with available details given in your query. I understood your health concerns. Cause for the lump around anus and vagina-From the limited facts and story of your query, you seem to have infective lump, and mostly it is Boil / hair follicle in that are. Treatment-Would depend on the cause. As I don't have any first hand clinical information, I would suggest consulting ER Surgeon to rule out other causes and who would treat it accordingly by either medicines or by surgical excision if need be.Don't Self-treat or medicate in your case as the case may go in to further complications. Hope this reply would resolve your query and would help you to plan treatment with your doctor. Hope this would relieve of your health concerns. Welcome for any further query in this regard before final suggestions are given in your query. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi. i had four of my wisdom teeth extracted a week ago and my throat and left bottom side still hurts. he said that was the hardest one to do and my throat pain didnt start until after the extraction. it hurts to swallow and i still cant open my mouth very far because of the pain on the left side | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have wisdom tooth extraction now swelling is there and painful throat, after extraction of wisdom tooth swelling occurs for week also, don't worry consult your dentist for check up again and Examination of socket Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day it will help you in healing of socket and painful throat also Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | When I pee it purns, when I push on my penis like just below my tip it itches in the inside all the way down inside my bladder where my penis continues... Like I can grind my fingers together and it feel good to grind it together to itch its been doing this for about 2 weeks | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely a urinary tract infection with urethritis. You can rule out the infection by doing a routine urinalysis. For urinary infection I treat my patients with antibiotics and urine alkalinizing agents like sodium citrate. You can take cranberry juice or barley water to alkalinize urine also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dr. Rynne, Good day. I am female, 23 years of age.Last 2009 I found out I have breast cyst but I did not consult a doctor (no enough money). I just treat it with a herbal plant which is mayana leaf because there was someone told me so. Does that plant can heal my cyst? Or should I take MX3 because I saw on tv it can cure cyst. Hope you can response on my concern. Because until this time I still have a cyst. Thank you & God Bless, Windy | Hi.noted history of breast cysts. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Breast cysts should be monitored regularly. Some of these lesions, grow, spontaneously resolved, and some are just there. Do you have a history of breast cancer or concerns in your family? Breast ultrasound will be requested as an additional tool for evaluation. Depending on the findings, if a tissue diagnosis will be recommended or just a regular follow-up/monitoring will do. Occasional breast pain/tenderness/discomfort, resolving spontaneously, is usually associated with these breast cysts especially during hormonal changes (such as before and during menstruation). Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | We found calcium buildup in my aorta and branches. No symptoms. Female in early 70s Blood pressure controlled (120/70) exercise 5 days/week. LDL 99, HDL 69, Triglyceride 88. Can t take statiin. Terrible cramps. Not diabetic, non-smoker. Stress level totally lowered (retired). Don t want to take medication. Advice, pls. | Hi, there is no specific treatment to control calcifications in the aorta. What you can do is the strict control of blood pressure, serum levels of LDL cholesterol (below 70), paganism cessation, strict glycemic control and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The USO of medicines like statins could help with the cholesterol control. Your LDL cholesterol level is close to the therapeutic target of 70 and as you already do all non-pharmacological measures for the control of cholesterol, I believe that to achieve reach this goal you need the help of statins. I suggest you look for a cardiologist for further research. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help you. Wish you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi doctor i am haemophilia patient age 20 currently i ve been having this wierd sense of my heart beat like i can feel my veins beating to that heart beat my heart beat is normal but its more like its loud or beating heavily recently ive been having this worries about my visa medical exam i wonder if this is anxiety but I have one question is it common for a haemophilia to get Heart attacks specially my age | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I read your question carefully and understand your concern. Regarding your concern, I would explain that hemophilia is not relate to heart attacks (which are thrombotic events) but to repeated episodes of hemorrhage. This disorder affects coagulation factors, resulting in an imbalance of coagulation, leading to spontaneous hemorrhages in all the parts for the body. Some studies have suggested that hemophilia is a protecting factor against coronary artery disease, but many studies have concluded that hemophilia patients have the same cardio vascular risk as other healthy persons. So there is nothing to worry about a heart attack at your age. Your symptoms may be related to anxiety. But I recommend consulting with the GP for a careful physical examination, to exclude other possible complications of hemophilia (internal hemorrhage or brain hemorrhage). Further tests may need to be performed if suspicions are raised. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 40 years old. My friends complains that i am biting my teeth during sleep. I dont know what i am doing? But next day tooth pain is there. By 2 teeth are badly damaged and i have to go for root canalsurgery.Please advise how to over come this problem. | Hello, Biting or grinding of teeth during nighttime is called Bruise. A night guard, or night guard, is an appliance much like a retainer that people put in their mouths to protect their teeth while they are sleeping. This device is commonly used by people who suffer from bruise, or excessive nighttime tooth grinding or clenching. This grinding and clenching puts pressure on the jaw, which can cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, severe headaches, ear pain, and neck pain as well as causing excessive wear to the teeth. Visit an oral surgeon or prosthodontist for this. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | One of my crowns came out, I went today to see my dentist and after seeing and x-ray he told me that he cant save my teeth, I need an extraction and bone grafting.1.-could you please tell me why is it possible ??2.- what is the risk of waiting to have the procedure be done ??Thank you | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your dentist have advised extraction and bone grafting, Extraction is advice when tooth is not in condition to save it when there is Bone Loss Vertical and Horizontal bone loss Grafting should be done, so don't worry go for treatment Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i get white spots on my gumline. lately ive getting them twice in to months and before now i think it lastest about two weeks i dont know what it is or how to treat it. each time they come up my hold mouth hurts bad.what is going on i am afraid. to ask but i need to fix this bad. | Hello! Thank you for posting in Chat Doctor. You did not mention if you smoke or have any other habits. This can be a candida infection as you say it comes and goes. You did not mention your age, general health status and if you suffer diabetes. Check if you are low on immunity. This can also be an oral lesion. However, you need a clinical examination with your dentist for definitive diagnosis. Maintain a good oral hygiene routine. Gargle warm saline thrice daily. Have a stress-free lifestyle. Please see an oral pathologist immediately for they can help you with a biopsy. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a hair removal wax treatment for the first time yesterday and have had an allergic reaction. The reaction has only occured in areas where a post treatment oil was applied. Affected areas are itchy and some small red lumps have appeared. I am using calomine lotion as a topical treatment. Will pseodoephedrine help? It is the only antihistamine I have at hand. | Hi, Thanks for writing your query. You should wash the affected area thoroughly. Pseudocode Chat Doctor. You should take antihistamines medicine like Fenofexadine or Cetirizine for relief. Application of Calamine lotion will help in decreasing the itching sensation, but local application of steroid cream will be more beneficial. You should get yourself examined clinically at the Emergency Department and take the appropriate medicine. Donor apply the post-wax treatment oil in the future, as your skin is sensitive to it. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. We just got our yearly family blood results back yesterday and my 16 year old sons sGPT level is 52 and his sGOT level is 77. He is not overweight, works out every day doesnt smoke or drink either. My sGOT is normal but my sGPT is 43. My husbands sGPT is 58 and sGOT is 39. All our urine analysis are clear. The laboratory director who spoke to my husband thinks that maybe it is something we have all eaten and it has affected my son more. He wants to repeat the blood test in 3 months. I would be grateful for your thoughts on this. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for the query. This is slight elevation in LFT and it shouldn't work you. It can be found in acute liver damage but many other causes too. Also, it could be temporary gallbladder stone which passed and caused bile duct obstruction. He should repeat blood tests in several weeks and if this persists he ends to do liver ultrasound ad check viral markers. Wish you good health. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor Samuel I had pain under my left rib cage on Monday lunchtime. Went to hospital and had blood, urine and ECG checked and was clear. Doctor then gave me laxative for constipation and after 2 dosage I had severe runs for a few hours. Runs had stopped but now when I drink or eat it hurts and feels like the food is stuck inside mid abdomen. Also when I walk my left side hurts. Please let me know what s wrong. Jan | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorIt is nothing to worry at all, hyper peristalsis wave causing such symptoms, while we eat a kind of wave appears in GI system that helps the food to propagate ahead when this wave becomes more active than it gives such kind of pain as you are feeling, you have to eat slow, eat little less in quantity, the purgative or laxative will aggravate the condition, :Dicyclomine" is Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think I have orthostatic hypotension but I am not sure. When I stand up I get the normal dizziness but my vision also fades to black for a few seconds. Sometimes I get tunnel vision. I am a runner so I thought it could be having a runner s pulse, but no one on my team experiences vision loss or as much dizziness. I am not dehidrated either. Is there anything I can do to stop this? Or do I need to see a doctor? | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to orthostatic hypotension. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing a Head-Up Tilt test in order to investigate for this possible disorder. Some blood lab tests are necessary too: complete blood count for anemia, thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction, blood electrolytes for possible imbalance. 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. | Pain in lower left side of abdomen. Also in upper left abdomen radiating to side and back. Bloating/pain/diarrhea after eating. Recently have had several bouts of left shoulder pain which radiates along what feels like a bone that goes from shoulder over to chest just underneath neck. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Your history of radiation of the pain to the should and the neck has first to be checked by an urgent ECG and cardiac work-up. The history of pain on the left side of the abdomen with loose motions, bloating and pain radiating to the sides and back is suggestive of severe colitis of the left colon. I would advise you the following:Take a course of an antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic with activated charcoal and symptomatic treatment. If required undergo the test of blood, stool and urine, a colonoscopy and biopsy and CT scan of the abdomen. And get the further treatment as p[er the reports. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | ive had miscarriage with out knowing it. I stop menstruating for 3 months I thought its just because of stress and exercise, I usually jog and bike at morning. two months later I started having rashes in the shoulders, and breast. Is it because of missed miscarriage? Thus the dead fetus in my womb infect my immune system that started having rashes? | Hi, Miscarriage is usually not associated with rash. But any bleeding abnormality can cause rash. As you have not mentioned the characteristics of the rash, it would be difficult for me to arrive at a provisional diagnosis. So, I request you to consult your Dermatologist for arriving at a proper diagnosis and for initiating the treatment. 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, Recently I ve been having lower left abdominal pain. My pain ranges from sharp, dull, and cramping sort of pain. The other day I d noticed some type of white substance in my stool before flushing. Visit the emergency room yesterday, to only tell me, I might had an STD. Okay how can they be so sure, when I was told to come back in four days for my results. Can you give me some other reasons what may be going on with me? Unless they are right. I hope not, because that means my partner of 8 years is sleeping around unprotected. Thank you, A concerned one | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The symptoms of abdominal pain and passage of white substance in your stool points more to an intestinal infection than an STD. I would advise you to go for a stool test for ova and cyst and get it treated if positive which would relieve you of your symptoms. Chances of having an STD with this kind of symptom would be remote, and if in doubt get yourself investigated as advised by your treating doctor. 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. | I need a real time solution for PCOS. I am a 28 yr old female, obese and have tried all modes of weight loss . | Hi Ms Andean a day we are hearing many women who are had PCs and who visit the traditional medical treatments available BUT they have limited success with it. Sometimes, traditional medicines and treatments are not enough. In some cases, such treatments are too invasive, some are too expensive, or the medications are too difficult on a women system. Homeopathy offers a great deal of help in curing the cases of PCs. When prescribed exactly according to the patients symptoms Homeopathic remedies work in most of the cases and totally without any side effects or complications of any kind. Hope you will get well scorecards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello. i have a problem of hard to breath because of air in my stomach. I have to wonder is t cause by gastric? because lately i keep farting and quite every day releasing a gas in my body. Now, it s hard for me to breath because every time in going to take deep inhalation via my mouth its keep pressing my upper stomach and cause me a lot to yawning. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Gaseous feeling and bloating are characteristics of HERD. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid habits like smoking and alcohol if you have. 8. Lose weight if you are obese. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | skin rash on bottom went to doctor and was tol they thought it was either contact dermatitis or infected hair folicles. was given antibiotics both skin save and internal. is not affecting it. started out the size of a quarter and now covers his bottom only where underwear is. 6 yr old boy | Hello, Thanks for the query. He might have developed fur uncles. These are deep bacterial infections. Treatment is with antibiotics, but the choice of antibiotics should be based on culture and sensitivity tests. A single best antibiotic should be chosen on the basis of tests. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I jus have a question I ve been off depo since August an I ve been having this brown discharge for about two months me an my partner had sex on nov.5 while I still had the brown discharge but then I started bleeding on the 19th so I thought it was my period but then it started to get light an it only lasted for 2 days an when I m on my period it last for 7 days so then I started looking up implantation bleeding on pregnancy an it said that it only last for 2 days an its a pinkish color when you wipe so when I wipe I get a pinkish color or nothing but I took 3 pregnancy test an they were negative so I was wondering if u can help | HI. The symptoms you are presenting with could also appear due to a hormonal imbalance that can occur after getting off the demo shot. This can occur in women until 6 months after getting off the shot, and can present with symptoms like inter-menstrual bleeding, spotting, weight gain, menstrual irregularities, etc. Although pregnancy should be adequately ruled out, especially if you are experiencing a delay in your period, visit a doctor for an ultrasound by the 6th week from your LMP, and confirm/rule out pregnancy. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Helloo sir..:-) sir i have a week liver prblm..when i take strongs diet like milk etc nd other heavy diets..my liver cant consme diets. ..i have a loose motion after these diets...nd some time vomting..my internaly body is very week..nd i have a problem un sex..means weekness ...so plz give me some good tips to cover my liver prblm nd sex weekness..tell me some good diets to cover sex weekness.. | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. I feel you have diagnosed yourself about weak liver. If you really feel so, get a Liver Function Test done. The symptoms you are describing can be because of the following problems :1. Acid Peptic Disease2. Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease3. Lactose Intolerance4. Celiac Disease. You should get yourself evaluated. Weakness feeling regarding sex is just Psychogenic. Stop worrying about that. 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. | hi doctor. we are planning for pregnancy last month april 2011 we tried but this month i got my period but it was late, even i had pregnancy symptoms..and i had some urine infection. last month we travelled about 600kms was it affected for my pregnancy pls answer me | Hi, Thanks for query. I understand your concern. Stress of travel purine infection or psychological stress out of anxiety to get pregnant, can cause delayed period. Pregnancy like symptoms can suggest possibility of loss of pregnancy. Before planning for pregnancy- -The urinary infection must be completely treated. -Assessment of normality of sperm count & ovulation would be ideal. - Ovulation day can be known by LH surge test & unprotected sex from the day of +ve surge test for 5 consecutive days offers maximum conception rate. -Home pregnancy test after 8 days delay in periods OR blood bets Chat Doctor testing of blood around expected date of period . Can confirm pregnancy. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello,I am a 41 yr old male and I have a large lump between rectum and groin. It appeared 2 days ago and is now extremely tender and the lump is moving down to my scrotum. I am trying prep h but it is steadily getting worse. I have trouble sitting, bending, etc | Hi. It would most likely be a abscess or collection of pus - infected. I suggest you see a Surgeon soon to get it evacuated and start a course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medicines. The medicines should be continued for at least a week to avoid a recurrence of the infection. So please see a Doctor preferably a Surgeon at the earliest. Take care and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, i am a 25 year old female, for the last couple of years I have noticed a lump on the outside of my anus. sometimes it enlarges & goes hard, and I find it uncomfortable to poo, other times it is barely noticeable but still evident outside my anus. At present it is probably the size of a 1p-5p coin and is hard to the touch. The more I go to the loo & wipe it the worse it becomes. I sometimes have to use sudocream. I also experience anal bleeding sometimes too when I have a poo (it doesnt necessarily have to be a strained one). i did go to the doctors over a year ago & got told that it had probably been there all my life & that i just hadnt noticed although I am sure this is not the case. What could it be? | Hi. Thanks for your elucidate history and findings. This is a classical finding of the interno-external piles (hemorrhoids). This degree of piles needs an active treatment. I would advise you to visit a Surgeon who deals with this (proctologist if you have) or Castro surgeon. You can get a proper examination to know the degree of piles and get further investigated and treated. Most probably you need a surgery if you want a permanent cure. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My mother who is 83 had had creatinine in the 0.6 to 0.7 range and urea in the 20s for more than two decades until 6 months back. The latest blood test indicates creatinine at 1.3, urea at nearly 70 and WBC at 18,000. She had a stomach pain for a few days and it has just gone away. She has chronic BP (controlled by meds), she takes a low doses of simvastatin and glipizide for blood sugar (A1C around 7) What could be the reasons in terms of probability? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The normal level of creatinine ID 0.6 to 1.6 mg/DL and normal range of ures is between 20-40 mg/DL. Thus, creatinine level has increased from 0.7 to 1.3, however, it is within normal range. The level of urea has increased and thus complete renal function tests have to be done to know the status of the kidney functions. The white blood cell (WBC) count is high. High WBC count occurs in case of acute infections especially bacterial infections. Thus, I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for renal functions and to find the focus of infection. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had CA Ovary last year. It was treated with surgery and 6 cycles of chemotherapy . In my recent pelvis and abdomen scan it was found that i have mild hepatomegaly . report also said that i have fatty liver with focal fat sparring area adjacent to gall bladder fossa. what does this mean and what is the next step. I have been a diabetic since my chemotherapy . | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor Fatty liver is the most common incidental finding during ultrasound scan of abdomen. It is a very benign condition. It is unrelated with your previous history of carcinoma ovary. For this, you have to do a liver function test. If all are within normal limit, then you need nothing. But, in case of abnormality in the liver function test, you should consult with a gastroenterologist. You should avoid alcohol and fatty foods. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi fo a few.months now iv had a dry flakey itchy spot.on the arch of my.foot it started about the size if a 2p and now covers half the arch and is.mooving up the sides of just one foot at first there was tiny blister like spots that pop and cause it to itch then it dryes up and goes sore the skin goes hard and flakey and layers i used a dpray for athletes foot but this has not.worked | Hello, Thanks for the query, Itchy flaky spots on feet which is spreading probably indicates fungal infection. You can use topical antifungal agents to treat this condition. In addition, take some anti histamine tablet me know if you have any other doubts. Please meet a dermatologist you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I had sex about 13 days ago. He went in me for about 30 seconds without a condom, but the rest of the time he had a condom on. And he made sure he pulled out way before he came. My period is always usually 23 days apart. now i am 2 days late on my period. and the day i was supposed to get my period i had this light headache. how likely is it that i am pregnant? is it too soon to take a pregnancy test? | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the chance of pregnancy according to your explanation is rare. Nothing to worry. Consider doing a urine pregnancy test a week after missed period for accurate results. The symptoms of pregnancy like nausea, vomitings, increased urination start usually 2 weeks after missed period i.e. around 6 weeks. The headache might not suggest pregnancy. So relax. Stress regarding the thought of pregnancy also delays the period. So wait and check for the period. Best regards... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my 17 year old son was complaining last night of pain in his lower left abdomen. No fever. he woke up with the pain gone, but with a bad headache. Now he complains of dizziness. I gave him biogesic ( paracetamol) this morning. do I bring him to the ER? | Hi. Thanks for your query. With the history of pain in lower left abdomen which has gone in the morning on waking up and now has bad headache and dizziness, I would advise you to take your son of 17 to ER for Physical examination and investigations if needed and prescription based treatment. When the facility is available it should be availed as only a Doctor can see the proper diagnosis and probable future course of the problem your son is facing. If the as nothing serious the Doctor will certainly reassure you and the son and this makes life easy... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think I may be experiencing bells palsy. I had pneumonia a few weeks ago, since then have been treated, however, I ve experienced a death in my immediate family, thinking I was under much stress, I started feeling an abscess grow in my mouth, I went to the dentist and he could not find anything. My right side of my face swelled and as of today I m still feeling like I m growing an abscess. What do you think I should do at this point? | Hello, As you got it checked by the dentist I also don't think its abscess formation. Because if it was such things and symptoms would have been different. Also, bells palsy doesn't seem to produce selling but pain and weakness more. I will advise you to have a check with the ENT once to rule out your abscess doubt. Also, doing simple gargling exercise of the muscles of the mastication and monitoring your diet should help reduce the symptoms. 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 had a fbc blood test which highlighted Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 15mm/h when the normal rangeis 1.00 - 7.00 mm/h; serum ALT level of 59 iu/L normal level Please let me know if something is seriously wrong with me and what, if anything, I can change to improve these results. Also I have had a stiff neck for over 3 weeks but tests for infection came back negative. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your ESR is slightly higher than normal. Your alt is almost normal. No need to worry. Just avoid alcohol and high fat diet. Repeat the blood test after 15 days. Mostly it becomes normal. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. Don't forget to click, thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello. lately,almost a week now i guess, i keep having slight fever/feel uncomfortable every evening onwards. By uncomfortable i mean my body feels kinda warm especially around the neck area. My head feels slightly heavy as well. No coughing, no flu or whatever.im having my final exams anyway. can this be related to exam stress or something else? quite worry.thanks. | Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you are having your symptoms seems to be due to excessive straining of neck muscles while studying. This can be due to wrong posture while studying. Following precautions will be helpful :-1. You should not bend your neck too much while reading.2. Have adequate light in your room while reading.3. Give rest in between to your body when sitting for long durations.4. Doing yoga and meditation in fresh air in the morning will help to get relief from examination stress.5. Take care of diet and water intake. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a diabetic and have been for years but for the past couple of months I have had trouble breathing and my legs are like concrete. They are swollen so are my feet and I have no ankle bones anymore that you can see. My feet are swollen also and it is hard to walk after a few hours. I do work on my feet for 8 hours a day. | Hello, If this is the swelling of the lower limb, then it could be due to a long-standing position that causes the return of blood difficulty it is the most common reason seen if the swelling subsides on its own in the morning. And if this is not the reason, then it could be the renal disease, cardiopulmonary disease, with diabetes such symptom of lower limb swelling need to be taken seriously, I would suggest getting done the test for renal disease and for cardiopulmonary disease. 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. | Hello, I just left from having a pre op phy, Dr. said ekg showed possible enlarged heart and my bp (wo/meds) was 140/100, I will have to see a cardio dr before surgery. what should BP be before surgery ? Can a enlarged heart be made normal thru diet and exersice ? if yes, how long could it take? Thanks | Hello. Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Enlarged hart on ECG may be due to left ventricular hypertrophy due to high blood pressure. But there are other causes and types of enlarged heart which should be ascertained. I recommend you a 2 D echo of the heart to see what chambers of the heart are enlarged and if there is any leak between the valves. Treatment depends on the findings of 2 D echo. If it can be reversed by diet and exercise, again depends on the 2 D echo findings. Meanwhile since your pressures are found to be high, monitor them regularly for three weeks and if the readings are persistently high, then you should be started on BP medications. Wishing you good health. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | yes, my duaghter, 16 years of age. bloodwork was done at my request becuase i saw symptons of anemia , which i myself have suffered since the age of 12. she is of african american race her dads side,he once told me he had sickle cell traits but it never affected him.myself not knowing my whole side becuase my mother did not put my dad on the birth certificate leaves a half side- kinda unknowen.reason why im stateing this is the doctors office said they couldnt give me a proper diagnosis becuase my duaghter blood level was so extremly low her red blood cells ..ect.. very low.they gave her a month worth of strong iron pills @ laxatives to help her with the iron pills. they said they will have to retest becuase they couldnt determind proper lab results has to why or what it maybe?.the doctor asked if maybe it was thalassemia her dad may have had? but i know he said sickle cell traits.(we are no longer together & cant find him at this time.)when i looked up thalassemia very scary. but im white catch.. 22 my mother refuses to tell anyone whom my birth father is, well in concultion i cant be mediterrranean or asian haritage.. maybe itailain?or greek? problem is to norrow this down,.....maybe?.. cant sickle cell traits disguise as maybe as thalassemia? | Your description of your daughters' problem shows that she has anemia which you think might be sickle cell trait or Thalassemia. First test which can be performed is a reticulocyte count. If this is high it is a hemolytic anemia. A peripheral smear should be done which will make the picture clearer. A bone marrow biopsy can be done to rule out plastic anemia or other bone marrow abnormalities. All these tests will help you to narrow down the diagnosis |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi My 9 year old daughter is tired all the time, she is very pale at the moment. She has been sleeping for about 13 hours a night for the last 2 weeks and normally slept about 11 hours. She eats a really good diet and gets lots of exercise/fresh air in normal child ways (ie playing with friends, bike riding) but no excessive sporting regime. She has a slight sore throat but no white spots on it. Any ideas? | She may be anemic and this may have to be ascertained by blood He test. Inspire of good qty of food she needs to get green leafy vegetables, salads and juices and milk in order to maintain balance. The reason could well be MAL Digestion too not allowing nutrients absorb and assimilate. Sore throat, if not treated, could become marked infective upper respiratory tract. Mild affect of weakness can be felt due to this too temporarily. Best way is to motivate her to do saline gargles with warm water and mix a pinch of turmeric to this water. Do thrice a day for a week or so. If you can get holy basil leaves, boil these with little pieces of ginger and tell her to Chat Doctor. Avoid |