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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I am a 28 year old mail, 6ft 2 inches tall, 78 kilos, in very good health(as far as I know). I am occasionally feeling a needle pin prick sensation on the outer, upper right thigh, which doesn t usually last much longer than five minutes. I experienced this very same pain, in the very exact same spot when I was 22 years of age on multiple occasions. But the sensations then stopped, and have now come back. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks! | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The most likely cause of your symptoms is a condition, referred to as neuralgia parenthetical. In this condition, a nerve in the skin of the thigh region-the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh-gets slightly compressed at the level of groin. This results in symptoms such as pain, tingling, burning, numbness, etc. over the outer aspect of the thigh. It is a minor illness and responds well to medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin. Please consult a neurologist. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had upper wisdom tooth extracted three weeks ago due to abscess on back of tooth. However everyday since I have a headache which is usually not eased without taking analgesics. Also now I have dizziness since new year. Is all this related to pulled wisdom tooth as I can not see another cause. Thanks for prompt reply. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint dizziness and headache after upper wisdom tooth extraction can be related as many a time after upper wisdom tooth extraction there is infection in the sinuses leading to the symptoms you have. It can also be due to side effects of medications if you are taking any. You should also get your blood pressure checked as it can also be a cause. I would suggest you to consult a Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and also investigation of sinuses like MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. In case of infection antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkillers can be advised. Other causes will be treated according to cause. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had a bad cold for two weeks. The past 2 days I have felt pressure and diminished hearing in my ears. I went to the doctor who said I had an inner ear infection. He prescribed antibiotics, an ear drop remedy and prednisone. I do not want to take the prednisone for many reasons so I was thinking of just taking the antibiotic and the ear drops. Is it ok for me not to take the prednisone? I would substitute ibuprofen instead of prednisone. | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor ! Ibuprofen and Prednisone are not in the same family of medications and do not work in the same way. This means that neither one can be substituted for the other. Most persons with ear infections do not require steroid medications, but there may have been a particular reason that your doctor suggested it. Short-term use of steroids is usually not harmful, it is the long-term usage that can cause problems. You should consider speaking to your doctor about your concerns. I hope this helps. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i am 22 years old i mastrubute ......daily 3-4 times continuously......does it effect to health or kidneys .....after 2,3 days....i again want to do the same continuous mastrubution......after doing continuous mastrubution my body becoming weak...... Asked On : Wed, 27 Jul 2011 Answ | Hello, Masturbating has not any adverse effect on body. The process occurred during sex into the vagina is same that occurs during masturbation in hand or against any surface. But as you mentioned, you masturbate 3 to 4 times daily.so this will cause thinning of semen as production of new sperms take some time. From your query it seems like you are addicted to masturbating. To get rid of it, you should start doing the things that you like, stay away from porn or pornograpChatDoctoraterials, eat good diet, spend more times with family and friends. By doing these gradually your habit will go. You are feeling weak because of some other reason, or you have heard false things related to masturbating. So just don't worry. Hope this helps you. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | This past Friday I was in a motorcycle crash in which I broke 4 lower left ribs. I am told that is just going to take time and there is really nothing I can do... I feel like my abdomen is blouted... Is this normal and is there anything I can do for it? | Hi. Thanks for your query. This is not normal. The bloating of the abdomen with a history of an accident which has broken lower ribs indicate investigation to see whether there is any internal injury to the abdominal viscera. I would advise you the following:Be nil orally till you are declared OK on investigations. X-ray abdomen in a standing position to see any gas under diaphragm; this is the cheapest and the simplest investigation to see is there any perforation of the intestines, ground glass appearance of the abdomen in peritonitis or collection of blood. Ultrasonography of abdomen along with CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. Once the reports are there and the clinical / physical examination is normal-wait and watch. If there are positive findings, exploratory laparoscopy is then needed and proper surgical treatment instituted. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband has something on his calf that started small about the size of a quarter and looked like a bruise or discoloration under the skin and it itched like a rash.; now it is about the size of a small pancake and it still itch. Do you have any idea what it could be? | Hello, I can understand your great concern regarding discolored itchy rash on the calf muscle. It appears from your query that your husband developed this bruise suddenly. It can be because of local trauma or by systemic cause. Furthermore, it can only be possible if the intensity of the scratching had been too high. If you haven't scratched that much then it indicates us towards some systemic cause of the problem. You can go for bleeding time, clotting time and platelet count of your husband. If these are normal then nothing to be worried about. If these are abnormal then it is best to consult a physician at the earliest who can guide you best for this problem and its solution. Meanwhile, do not try any self medications, do not scratch or disturb the area by pinching or pressing it. Hope it helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I am having some medical issues because of a C-2 thru C-6 cervical disc bulging and some mor things. I started having neck pain, shoulder pain. arm pain and tingling and burning next to shoulderblade and other issuses, and had a mri done and the bulging disc was found with some other things. Since then I have had more issuses such as right jaw, right hand shaking and other things all on the right side. What hospital or doctor can I go to that will actually throughly check me out and correct the problem instead of giving me medication to mask the pproblem. I was told by a family member that if the problem is not fixed it could cause serious problem eventually. | Hello, It may be due to lumbar spondylitis. Still for further assessment you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Till then continue physical therapy. You may require tablet pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, My daughter developed a fever yesterday(101) she also complained about headache and that her stomach was hurting. She continues to have a fever but it has gone up to 103.7. i have been giving her advil but it has not seemed to help. does she need to be seen by our doctor? or should we wait and see how she is over night? | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question. Your daughter is having fever, that gone up to 103.7. And Advil not helping. The first thing you should do is water sponging. The proper technique for water spooning is, Take a small cloth and wet it with normal tap water. Rub the wet cloth smoothing on whole body of daughter including scalp, abdomen, chest (both side), all four limbs. The temperature with Chat Doctor. You can add spy paracetamol 15 mg per kg per dose (available without prescription) to Advil to get better result. As fever is in range of 103.7, you should consult doctor for cause of fever. Hope i able to answer your query wish you health family life |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am newly allergic to both wheat and dairy and have many pre existing allergies. It seems that if I eat too much of anything right now, I am reacting to those things too. My reactions consist of redness and swelling of my face, mouth, and chest, itchiness, sometimes hives , sometimes wheaziness(I also have asthma ), lots of times diarhea, I have been using about 100 benedryl a month.what is going on? I have reacted to almonds, cashews, oranges, and avacadoes. | Basic allergy is wheat or miscall other things exaggerates the symptoms advise you to get blood serum tested for food specific antibodies for milk, wheat,nuts, rice,potato, eggGo for elimination diet Taking antiallergics is no answer this can be temporary control the Noor treatments of food allergies is Sublingual immunotherapywhich has been tried by many researchers have treated many patients of food allergies like this You take temporary antiallergics till you get result if you can post the results later I can guide you for SLIT THERAPY FOR FOOD ALLERGIES |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I did something wrong a while back, and now I feel like I have guilt and perhaps depression/ anxiety . My stomach has been in pain for months now. Could this be the guilt? Or should i see a doctor? I m really worried and it s caused a lot of discomfort. I haven t taken any medication in about 4 years. So far all I feel is an upset stomach and as a result, I have a hard time enjoying myself, and often don t want to interact with people or go anywhere. | Hello, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Yes anxiety can present with many types of physical complains including abdominal pain. However, abdominal pain can also have many reasons. So firstly you should get a USG abdomen done to rule out any organic cause. If not then you should treat yourself for some psychological causes. If USG is normal you should contact a psychiatrist who can involve you in some talk therapy to ventilate your guilt and make yourself think rationally. Hope I am able to solve your query. I will be happy to help you if you need any further clarifications. You can contact me directly on the link: |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good evening. I had a cold about a week and a half ago. I got over it but then about 3 days ago I lost my voice out of no where. Then my throat got sore. Of course there are old remedies so i drunk some hard liquor and the sore throat went away the next day but my voice was still gone. today my throat was sore again so i did the same thing. When i woke up for work i swallowed and the sore throat was gone but now there is a lump every time i swallow. I dont feel it when i drink but mostly when I swallow. | Hello, It seems you have had a severe laryngitis. Until the vocal cords edema fully settles and nerves become normal, voice would not come totally. To hasten it steam inhalation to b done 3 times a Daytona Voice rest Chat Doctor. Antihistamine like fexofenadine, loratadineSmall dose of steroidsVitamin B Since it seems your infection is settled no need of antibiotics. Anyhow it would take about 3-4 weeks to recover your voice totally. Hope this helps. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 51 year old Filipino male, my height is 5ft 5in, weight is 140lbs, upon advise of my doctor I had an ultrasound made, the result of which shows that my left kidney is 11.28 x 5.64 x 4.41 cm with a cortical thickness of 1.39cm. It has a cortical cysts measuring 1.6 x 1.6 cm and 1.3 x 0.8cm in its mid and upper pole. no calculus or caliectasis noted. What the report mean and what should be done? | Hi ADN welcome. Nothing should be done. These are only mild chronic kinda changes due to aging. There is no need to be worried if your urea and creatinine levels are normal and you don't have any symptoms. Those 2 cysts are small and it shouldn't cause any problems. You should just do annual check up by ultrasounds for its size following and if it shows rapid grow or signs of malignancy it should be surgically removed. From this, it seems like to be simple, benign cortical cyst. Wish you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my husband is falling/double vision and trouble with balance for a few weeks. one mri showed a piched nerve in spine. now hes in hospital in boston today and had an mri of his brain/preliminary finding were some spots on his brain. they are not positive but saying cancer somewhere that has metastasizes to his brain.?????? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes. As you suspected this may due to the Secondary metastasis in brain from some other primary tumor may cause double vision and Equilibrium imbalance. But it is essential to find the primary tumor by through physical examination and further investigations like Ultrasound abdomen, X-ray Chest. You must get full evaluation of ear and eye by various investigations to rule out any local disease which may affect the balance. This need through examination by Ophthalmologist and ENT Physician. If every this is normal pertaining to this system, You need the investigations which I mentioned above. Then based on the primary tumor or other cause, treatment varies. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a female, 24 y.o 5 8 220lb active with no previous major medical issues. About a 5 weeks ago I got thrown off a horse and at the time I thought I had only suffered a broken rib, distal radius, and scaphoid but now that the pain is gone and things are becoming more visible, I have found a divot/ledge on teh anterior portion of my distal tibia and am wondering if you could have a broken tibia and have only pain to pressure of touch and still be able to have normal mobility? | Hi, If at 5 weeks you have a bump on the anterior aspect of the tibia which is only painful to touch its unlikely you have a tibia fracture. It is a contusion and at this surface the bone is practically below the skin and so will appear like tender bump on the bone. It should not affect your walking. This should disappear within a month or so. I assume the rib, radius and scaphoid have been treated and is healing well. 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 am having loss of memory , head aches on the top right side of my head, reacuring dreams of seizures, lost time and feel weak, deep depression and a feeling of no happyness left in my life and i keep smelling rotten eggs when there isnt any i am a little freaked on this and have no anwser, i have multipule personalities so this could be why lose of time and memory, the head aches have been going on for months now there trying to get a MRI apporoved for me but the dreams i am having seizures just started about 9 days ago | Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your above-mentioned symptoms indicate presence of depression in your case. Having smell of rotten eggs may be due to olfactory hallucination. In presence of olfactory hallucination, it is better to rule out pathology in brain by MRI, which is already planned in your case. Depression can cause somatic symptoms like headache and nightmares like having seizure. It is better to start treatment for depression under psychiatrist supervision. Wish you all the best. Chat Doctor. 99doctor.combat://Bitly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello my 2.6 years boy is having fever. Can if i use paracetemol250 alone is enough or do i need to use antibiotic also? Or else please give me prescription. Usually we use Fepanil125 till now for normal fever and SUMO for high fever. What do you suggest. | Most of such fevers are caused by viruses where antibiotics are ineffective. So, you do not need to give antibiotics. Paracetamol helps in reducing fever. If you use paracetamol 250 mg/5 m syrup, you will have to give half the amount in ml than if you had given 125 mg/5ml syrup. How much you need is dependent on the actual weight of the child. Email contains paracetamol, but Sumo contains paracetamol 125 mg + Nimesulide and I would not recommend the use of the latter. You may use Metal P instead. It contains metonymic acid and is more effective in reducing temperature. We cannot give you prescriptions through this platform. It is just to enrich your knowledge so that you can deal with your situation better. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | what is prescribed for a kidney infection? And are these signs of kidney infection, lethargy, confusion, sleeplessness, in ability to focus, (could not count money) can t hold eyes open tiny pupils we feel this could be drug related but are being told a kidney infection and she said she was prescribed a anti-inflamatory. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. Stop the anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. NSAIDs are never prescribed. First, one needs to confirm, if the symptoms are due to a kidney infection. The symptoms you've written, could occur in a severe kidney infection. After getting examined by a Urologist, some tests are needed, for that, like :1. Urine routine, culture and ACR.2. Blood routine, creatinine,RBS, platelets,electrolytes and LFT.3. USG-KUB, or ACTIVE.scan. According to reports, the treatments advised. You can send all reports to me here, as a direct question, for expert opinion. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 6 yr old has chronic asthma, mostly activity induced. She takes a daily control med and has rescue med to be used prior to physical exertion. She is complaining she couldnt breath but doesnt appear to be having difficulty. She said her heart feels like its racing. Her pulse is 128. Should I give her the rescue med? I know this can also increase her heart rate. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your query and would like to make following suggestions for your daughter:1. It is true that rescue medication for asthma can increase heart rate. So if her pulse rate is 128, it should be given under doctors guidance.2. If she does not appear to be in difficulty and she complaints of not being able to breath, she could have nasal obstruction. I would like to know whether she has any nose symptoms - running nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, etc. In that case, treating the nasal congestion would help her rather than rescue asthma medication. Hope above suggestions will help you. Wish her the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | If a female, 37 year old have hypertension 170/90 and with chest pain when admitted to ER and twitching in the muscles and chilling all over the body, physician has requested heart enzymes test, CPK found high, troponin -ve , but the patient still have the chest pain even after treatment. What is the probable prognosis | Hi, Chest pain occurring without associated symptoms like Radiation Of Pain to the Neck, Back, Jaw, Arms, Sweating, Breathlessness is less likely to be of cardiac origin. You also mention that you had twitching of Muscles & a Chill all over the body could also mean Stress, Anxiety. Your BP would have transiently shot up. Have you been on any regular medications for Increased BP? A few Lifestyle Modifications like Exercising Regularly, with some Yoga would help you control your anxieties, if these measures fail you could get a consult and start some anxiolytic. Your diet should be Salt Restricted, Low Fat Diet. Incase you have these symptoms quite frequently then please get your Thyroid Function Tests done along with 24 hour Ambulatory BP monitoring. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr s ;I notice today that my son his 2 don t want me to touch his penis when im washing him or changing him his say ouch like it hurts , I see everything normal ,nothig red , the urin have it s normal color ;theres no trace of blood . the only thing that a observe was that when he whas urinating his face got red like he felt a disconfort.what can it be? thanks. | Hi... I have just red through your question - I think these are the possibilities -1. Stranger - due to concentrated urine. Give him a glass of sugar water followed by 2 glasses of normal water and this will settle the issue if he passes large amount of urine.2. Balanoposthitis - please consult a pediatrician as this might require antibiotic therapy.3. Urinary tract infection - Unlikely as there is no high grade fever or vomiting. But better to get a urine routine analysis done if the symptoms are not better by suggestion number one.4. Posterior urethral valves - get an ultrasound abdomen and pelvis done. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been taking Lisinopril Tabs 10 mg 2x/day in the last 6 weeks I have been taking it 3x/day(per my Dr. to try and lower my blood pressure. Since the increase I have experienced achiness in my feet, hands, knees, back etc. Do you think it is the increase? or do you think something else is going on? Also, my blood pressure is down to a better reading. Thank you | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if increase dosage of Lisinopril induce pain in the feet. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to May reason, but in your case the symptoms can occur due to lisinopril as its side effects. Because the medicine can cause joint pain sometimes as a side effects. I would suggest you to consult your cardiologist for proper evaluation and rule out other causes. Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute. Doctor may also refer you to podiatrist for other foot problems. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I recently had pain & discomfort, gas, diarrhea , bloating , etc in my abdomen and I was referred to a gastroenterologist ....when the doctor examined me before scheduling a colonoscopy a pelvic exam was not done even though I had lower abdominal pain. For the procedure I wore a gown & paper pants with an opening in the rear. I was lying on my left side and the nurse started the drip, the last thing I rememeber was the back of the pants being opened. When I awoke the pants had been removed, is that normal? I was wondering if the doctor might have done a pelvic exam while I was in the prodeure room. | The procedure that you have described is absolutely routine and normal. The left lateral is the customary position for this procedure, and it is done under light sedation to make it painless for the patient. That is the reason you don't remember anything. In all probability, the doctor must have done a pelvic examination at the same time, and he must have deferred it for this reason only, that he will do it under anesthesia. Else it would have been painful for you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I recently got hit in the left testicle from a popup softball. I iced it for a couple days and now its just a bit tender but I notice the left testicle is hanging alot lower and when I tighten my lower abdomen on the right testicle rises but the left just stays there. Is that normal? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Testis are originally intro abdominal organs and descend to the scrotum after birth. When you tighten the abdominal; muscles or stroke the thigh region, the testis can get pulled up. This is due to a reflex mechanism involving the nerves of the autonomic system and called cremaster reflex. By tightening the lower abdomen there is contraction of the cremaster muscle which then causes pulling up of the testis on one side. Similarly, when the inner thigh is stroked, sensory fibers of the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve and the ilioinguinal nerve are stimulated. This synapse in the spinal cord and activate the motor fibers of the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve which causes the cremaster muscle to contract and elevate the testis. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | im 40 years and quit smoking 10 years ago ,over the last year ive smoked the odd packet here and there,i have recently had blood in my saliva,i have no cough,a slight chest pain,and an odd feeling in my left hand side could this a blood clot in the lung. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum). You are also an active smoker. So following are the causes for you hemoptysis. 1. Pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Lung cancer 4. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lung). So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (pulmonary function test) 4. CT pulmonary angiography. You will need treatment according to the diagnosis. So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Don't worry, with treatment, you will improve. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a small lump on front of knee it started lookin like ant bite and iched i poped it a little yellow puss came out not very much at all.now just clear liquid comes out and its not really painful.probly nothin but what most likly would case that i have had stuuf like that befor but they were zits .. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Cause and plan of Treatment-In my opinion on the given data, you seem to have follicle this would resolve your issues. Act fast. So keep cool and Consult your ER PCP doctor and ER Surgeon, if need be, who would treat it accordingly. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good reviews and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I have a pain & it seems like it s right under my breast. in the center above my abdomen & it hurts every time I bend over or take deep breathes ... I m kinda freaking out because I did have unprotected sex a week ago like two days after my period ended and I was wondering could that have anything to do with it ? | Thanks for your version on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) mostly. And no need to worry about pregnancy due to unprotected sex because your timing of sex is in non-fertile period (just after menstrual bleeding). But get done urinary pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. Better to avoid such unprotected sex. Use condom. And your current symptoms like central chest pain above abdomen is mostly due to HERD. It is because of laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms like burning central chest pain. So avoid hot and spicy food, avoid stress and anxiety. Start proton pump inhibitor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had sex the day before yesterday with a guy, and it started to hurt alot and since then i have had a little bit of abdominal pain, and tonight i had sex again with him and it hurt really bad i had to tell him to stop. It hurts a little to sit down, and walk, and if i push on my lower stomach it hurts, i dont know what it wrong and i really dont want to go to a doctor unless it is necessary | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. This is called Dyspareunia meaning painful sex or pain during sex. The causes are as follows:PID, Pelvic inflammatory disease/SalpingitisOvarian cyst, torsionPsycho-somaticI would advise in such a patient the following:Ask the Gynecologist to have an internal examination by doing per-vaginal examination, this can elicit many a thing. Urgent ultrasonography, per abdomen and per-vaginal. Routine examination of the blood, urine and stool. The final diagnosis hence made will help us to get a proper line of medical or surgical treatment. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | This is more of a psychological thing but, I keep seeing things like dead people hanging from trees, psychotic murderers, blood dripping down walls and young woman in white gowns with blood all over them. But theyre not there and Im the only one who sees them so... Whats happening? Am I mad? | Hello and thanks for writing in. I understand that the strange experiences of seeing non-existent things / people must be causing you a lot of distress. Now, it is important to differentiate whether you are seeing them in front of your eyes (like you see normal things) or whether you are seeing them as mental images. If it is the first case, then you are experiencing hallucinations, which can be due to a psychotic illness or illegal Chat Doctor. If it is the second case, then these could be due to stress-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc. A detailed history and psychological assessment is required to arrive at the correct diagnosis. So, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist and have a detailed psychological assessment in order to confirm the diagnosis and start appropriate treatment. I would also suggest that you avoid alcohol, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a terrible toothache and cannot see a dentist until Tuesday or Wednesday. It is Saturday. All I have is Cipro. My tooth broke in half and just a little s sticking our. It feels like there is an open wound into the middle of my tooth. It is sensitive to sweet, pressure, hot or cold. My whole face hurts ito my head. I will see a dentist as soon as I can get to one. I am just afraid of infection. Should I take the Cipro. This is a rural area, and no dentists were open today. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The toothache can be because of the exposed pulp resulting in pulpits secondary to broken tooth. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated, take a radiograph to see the amount of tooth structure remaining to decide whether the tooth can be saved or extracted. Meanwhile you can continue the tablet ciprofloxacin and along with that you can take a painkiller like diclofenac. 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. | i am having pain in lower abdomen . in scaning the results has given as s/o sub acute appendicitis with minimally inflamed appendix measuring 4.6mm with tenderness seen at RIF.plz let me know whether i have to go for operation or can it be cured with medicines regards. ramakrishna | HI. This is a very good question and there will be varied opinions by different Surgeons. I can give you the reasoning. The rule is, once diagnosed, appendix should be removed as if not taken out now, may cause re-inflammation some other time and occurs most probably at the time of some important work. As you have asked for Subacute appendicitis, the best way is to get operated that the tension of further attacks is not there. If there is some reason for not getting operated at the moment you can get a nice course of an antibiotic and metronidazole under a care of a General Surgeon and have regular follow-up. If there are no further attacks, nothing to worry about. Only precaution is to get operated immediately if you have a further attack. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my husband had a pons stroke over four years ago. no doctor in the buffalo area can explain how he even lived let alone the fact he can eat and sit and talk and see. the thing is he recenltly started this uncontrolled shaking of his left side. all mri and ct and blood work come back good. he does physical therapy but what is all of sudden causeing this shaking. | Hi, Unilateral tremors are associated with cerebellar or thalami stroke. As per your description, I would attribute left sided uncontrolled shaking to right thalami or left cerebellar strokes. However, if a recent scan (done after he developed the shaking) were normal, then I do not think any serious organic condition causing the shaking. On other thoughts, I also would like to examine him to rule out tremors on the right side, just to make sure we do not miss out bilateral symptoms wherein we need to consider other causes. Currently, since MRI and blood reports are normal, there is no major reasons to worry. Discuss with your neurologist. Hope this answers your query. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have pain in my right side of the stomach under my rib cage and aslso in my back, I also have Diarrhea and nausea I have been drinking aprox 70 units a week I have also noticed that my periods are very heavy and clotting and my stools are tar like, also very sleepy and headaches. | Dear friend, pain in stomach and tar like stool can be due to certain amount of hemorrhage due to stomach ulcer. Also excessive acid secretion can cause diarrhea like loose motion. So all your symptoms that you have mentioned here, are quite suggestive of due to excessive acid secretion in stomach. But SS far as your clotted blood in period is concerned this has nothing to do with acid peptic disorder. Either frank menstrual irregularity or hormonal imbalance can be a reason for this.a complete gynecological check-up with some relevant hormone profile assay will easily clinch the diagnosis. And to combat excessive acid secretion, regular taking acid reducing medicines like blocker or plain antacid is a good idea.it will help you to reduce your symptoms and lead a healthy life. Thank you for your patience hearing. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had pain in my right front of my abdomin. I believed it to be constipation so I have been taking Oxy Powder to relieve the problem. Ad I have been going a bit in the last two days I feel like something is blocking my intestines. I have begun getting short of breath and if I eat anything my stomache gets hard and painfull and I am So uncomfortable. What do I do. Keep trying to clear it ?? | Hi! It seems that you had a mild attack of appendicitis which got the intestines and momentum adhered to each other. This is preventing your intestines to move freely and hence you feel like something blocking your intestines. As the infection is still persisting, you may be hyperventilating and may be also tachycardic. I will advise you not to take any more medicines to relieve your constipation, as it may harm you more in case it is appendicitis. I will suggest you to consult a general surgeon at the earliest possible who may do some routine blood tests followed by ultrasound abdomen and possibly surgery if appendicitis is considered. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Everytime I am around a candle or big red gum or somehing that has a cinimon scent my face and ears get real hot my throat gets sore ans I breath harder than usual along with a head ache. I came in contact with a cinimon scented warmer last night and I had all those reactions and still today I am having the same ones and my throat is killing me. And I feel very week today. I have been drinking lots of fluids but still very weak. Is ther something I could do to help myself feel better? | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would make suggestions for you as follows:1. I usually prescribe such my patients' levocetirizine, montelukast and levosalbutmol for 2-3 days depending upon response.2. You are doing very right by taking adequate fluids, it will also help you to recover better. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good day doc.. I have a sister whose bone near the jaw are growing, at first it was only a small growth but it is growing now like a marble... She was checked up by a doctor at cebu and the doctor say it might be an ossifying fibroma..My sister now is already 26 years old, female and single... | Hello, I suggest a consultation with an oral surgeon. You report an increase in growth, and it is important that you seek professional care. An increase in size can affect function of the jaw and cause loss of multiple teeth with damage to the roots. Your sister should be up-to-date on her routine exam and cleaning at the dentist. There is a possibility that an infection has formed from a tooth abscess. This would need treatment with an antibiotic such as amoxicillin and further dental treatment such as a root canal or extraction. Anti-inflammatory medication such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen may limit inflammation, but make a dental appointment to diagnosis this advancing condition. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope your sister will feel better soon. I am available for additional questions. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am a 32 yrs maile, a software developer by profession and I have slightly high level of BP 100-140., My USG for abdomen reads mild hepatomegaly showing grade 1 fatty infilteration, LFT & Lipid profile correlattion needed. Lipid profile and LFT within range. Please suggest. | Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Normal blood pressure standardized in the world population is: systolic 100-139 mmHg, diastolic 60-89 mmHg. According to your age, it is uncommon, although not impossible, to have high blood pressure (hypertension). The blood pressure can go up and down during one day, because a myriad of reasons. It is recommended that you check your blood pressure after being 15 minutes in relaxing state and sitting. You could also be put on a 24-hour blood pressure monitor, to check your BP throughout a day, and decide whether this is a some-times a day thing, or it is a constant finding. You must remember that various Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi sir...I have little lump on my pharyngopalatine arch and just behind the vulva too from last 2-3 months, it has little bit of eaching and pain too...Is it something serious...I have visited doctor 2-3 times, when I am taking medicine I have got relief in eaching and pain..But after 4to5 days of medicines I have got the same problem...What should I do sir plz help me...I am so nervous. | Hi. Thanks for the query. A lump behind the uvula on palatopharyngeal arch can be due to infection leading to abscess formation. It can also be an inflamed minor salivary gland.First consult an ENT Physician and get it properly examined. In case if it is due to infection then a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and serratiopeptidases can help. Along with it do regular warm saline gargles. Avoid spicy and hard foods. If it still does not improve then a Biopsy can be done. Hope this helps. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A few minutes ago, as I was taking a pill, the pill got caught in my throat. Since I couldn t cough it up I put my finger into the throat and as I tried to remove the pill, I actually pushed it down farther. I do not have trouble breathing nor do I have discomfort! Should I be doing something more ( to remove the pill etc.) or will it take care of itself without harming me? Jim | Hello. Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Since your pull got stuck in your throat, there are two ways it can go. In the stomach with your food pipe or in the lungs through the wind pipe. If you had got food into your windpipe, it would have cursed you significant cough. But sincere you mentioned that you had no cough or breathing difficulty, it seems the pill has reached its right place i.e. in the stomach. Also in worst case scenario if it had gone into your windpipe into your lungs, it must be dissolved by the secretions and eventually be thrown out or absorbed into the blood stream. So you nay stop worrying about it. Wishing you good healthRegards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I an 29 years male and weigh 87.5 kgs. I have been diagnosed with a Grade 2 Fatty Liver , while the liver is in the normal shape in the ultrasound . Also, my Bilirubin level (Indirect) is high to 2.1. However, other parameters are in the normal range. My alchohol intake has been once a week on average. Please advise some strict do s and dont s so that fatty liver can be reversed and also how much time does it take to reverse the liver to its normal self. | If you indirect bilirubin is high I wouldn't worry much. You might be having a benign condition called Gilbert's syn Chat Doctor. What is more concerning is the fatty liver. You need to do the following to prevent further worsening of the fatty liver 1. Loose weight2. Stop alcohol3. Does diabetes run in your family ? - if yes have your sugars checked. Vitamin E has shown to reduce inflammation in a fatty liver however benefit is not conclusively proven. A good healthy alcohol-free lifestyle would reverse the fatty liver in due time... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir good moring. i m kavita and my son is 2.9 yrs old he has suffering fits since last 4 month. his all EGG, Citi Scan all reports are normal. he is taking tegretol syrup 7.5 ml in 2 times. i have complete this course for 1 yrs. is his future will normal i m very worried about it. plz help me | Hi Ms Kavita, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your sons medical details. There is no need to worry about his future as fits (epilepsy) is a fully treatable condition, and most child Chat Doctor. Regret (carbamazepine) syrup is a good anti-epileptic medication, and it is very safe also. The fact that your son is seizure-free for one year on anti-epileptic medications is good news. You should continue the medications for at least three seizure-free years. 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, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i just wanted to know why i am walking up in the night soon after i have gone to sleep and suddenly feeling like my heart is racing and that i am trying to catch my breath. I feel as though my chest hurts and feels very heavy, I sometimes wake up only 1 or 2hrs after i have gone to sleep and then cannot sleep afterwards and find it very hard to sleep afterwards. thanks | There are two problems. There is the sensation of abnormal rhythm and the fact that it disturbs sleep. To catch a rhythm that is not daily, I usually recommend a long term monitor to try and catch the abnormal rhythm and tie it to the symptoms that you feel. For you, this may not be needed. Abnormal sleep and abnormal rhythm often go together. If you are very tired in the morning, sleep easily during the day and snore loudly, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common cause of abnormal heart rhythm requiring treatment. A sleep study or the simple recording of your heart rate and oxygen saturation overnight may answer both questions. Discuss both options with your doctor to see which route will be most efficient. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Doctor!, I am 30 years old and suffering from PCOD after my marriage for almost 4 years, i have been taking medication for 3 years and my doc keeps on changing the contraceptives ...but nothing changes and even pass one year i have been gaining weight and started having acne , i am 94 Kg and ht 5 6 now... please suggest me some alternative and a good gyni in mumbai... Regards, | Hi, Diet and exercise are the first line treatments in PCs. Oral contraceptive pills are used to regularize the period, and all are almost equally effective, but the newer ones containing Chat Doctor. Also, Metformin which is usually used by diabetics is also given in doses of 500-1500 mg daily for 3 -6 months. I would like to know if you are planning to have a pregnancy, then the treatment plan would change as ovulation will have to be induced by Camphene. But first I would ask to contact a good gynecologist in your area and discuss these option with her. A dietitian input is also desirable to help with weight. Hope this helps. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had a reconstruction on my right knee in febuary last year, I recently noticed a hard lump at the incission point about the size of a 5-10 cent peice australian. Its sore to touch if I press around medially. Any ideas what this lump is? And how best to treat it? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth. I feel concerned about it. In my opinion your hard lump at incision point is -keloid / and or /chronic cellulitis with abscess -at incision point of surgery done 1 yr back-as it hurts on touch. I would advise you to consult the knee surgeon who- would treat it with -antibiotics and NSAIDs with pus smear study-if its chronic cellulitis /and or/ with Injection escort in multiple sittings-if It's proved to be keloid by -USG/Excision biopsy. Hope you would recover fast with these health tips. Please contact again, and I would love to attend your queries promptly. Have a good time. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi two days ago my husband and I had intercourse about an hour later I had a sudden onset of cramps and a stabbing pain in my lower abdomine and lower left side of back . As the days have gone on I m now very bloated and the pain and cramps are a constant . I also have a feeling of heavyness in my belly there has been a clear discharge and a light itching in my vaginal area but no odor . A lot of movement seems to aggravate it I do have what Dr called ic in my kidneys and am on elmeron for treatment please help | Hi, Thanks for writing in. You have been given Cameron for interstitial cystitis (IC). Recently you are having cramps and lower abdominal pain (started after sex) and clear odorless vaginal discharge. There is documented painful sexual intercourse in women having interstitial cystitis. In women, the pain tends to worsen during menstruation.IC generally develops in middle age, and many people with IC also have other pain-related conditions, such as irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Please discuss your situation with your urologist. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i am from hyderabad my wife not with me last one year, so i will not control my sex so i have daily shaking pennis and removing sperm but my body very weekness know my hand n leg very weekness and also body this type of doing is correct or not and plz tell to how can i get | Hi, I read your query and can understand the dilemma that you are facing. First, masturbation in normal and doesn't lead to any physical or mental weakness. Once a person becomes sexually mature, its physiological that either he has sex, or masturbate, or he has nightfall (wet Chat Doctor. So, you need to stop worrying from that point of view. Now, regarding your weakness, it might be possible that you may have some other problem that is causing it. Anxiety itself can lead to weakness. Many medical disorders can lead to it. I would suggest that if your problem regarding weakness is persisting, seek a psychiatric consultation. You might need to undergo some baseline investigations like complete blood count, blood sugar, etc. and proper treatment for any cause need to be instituted. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI I AM SUHAS PATIL .I AM PHLEBOTOMIST ,BEFORE ONE MONTH WHEN I DRAW THE BLOOD FROM PATIENT ,NEEDLE INJECT SLIGHTELY IN MY FINGURE.THEN I DO TEST HBSAB WHICChatDoctorES POSITIVE.PATIET IS HBSAG POSITIVE .I WANT TO KNOW POSITIVE HBSAB WII HARMFUL IN FUTURE.,YOU SUGGEST ME WHAT CAN I DO? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Dear has, Bag positive patients need to follow up regularly with their LIVER FUNCTION TEST and HBV DNA load. You should approach to the nearest gastroenterologist for further check up for Hepatitis viral markers to rule out active state. Patient can be asymptomatic for long time but he/should always be in touch with consult doctor. HBS AG positive patients do not need treatment until liver function test impaired and Hepatitis virus DNA load increases. So I suggest you to be in touch with your doctor for further follow up. Thanx for query. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have bothered with certain things that I eat. I had a colonoscopy last Wednesday and everything was good. The next morning I had sausage for breakfast and shortly after I started with a pain on my right side and my stomach bothered me all day. I have not had any more pain but my stomach seems not settled with a couple of things I have eaten. | Hi. Thanks for your query. If the pain is initiated with certain foods this is an allergy and intestines respond by spasmodic contraction to get the thing removed out of the system. Colonoscopy may be absolutely normal in such cases. It is possible that you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. I would advise a Contrast enhanced CT scan in all such cases to rule out any organic problem like appendicitis, lymph node enlargement, small bowel problems like thickening or obstruction due to a particular cause. The primary treatment is avoidance of all such food and beverages which enhance this problem. If the stress is a contributory factor, it has to be treated by psychotherapy, avoiding activities causing stress and anxiety and if required, some medicines, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Is it harmful to masturbate? Can it make body or face hairy? Im one of studious students and books are my life but I masturbate alittle more can it cause me to be stupid or less smart or any damage in brain?If its yes masturbation is bad.. So I can leave it but I want know factsThank you | HelloThanks for query. Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that You had been indulged in masturbation since many years and now facing problems related to general health First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety.However, excessive masturbation in a long run leads to addiction and may affect erection and cause erectile dysfunction You have to restrict masturbating frequently which needs self-determination to stop it. You have to concentrate on your studies and to built up your carrier. Chat Doctor. . |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | okay so im 43 and my whole body shakes all over when i start to get up and it feels like some 1 is standing on my chest the world feels like its shaking fast its hard to see my eye sight is becoming poor it feels like there is a fog in my brain and and i feel like im going it faint my heart beats really fast then suddenly slows to like 2 beats light and my heart feels heavy and arms and limbs are really weak some tomes when im out about i get small shake but i got to tell myself not to bend down this has been getting worse since march 2011 | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to orthostatic hypotension. I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests: - a Head UP Tilt test for orthostatic intolerance- complete blood count for anemia-fasting glucose and HbA1C for diabetes-blood electrolytes- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction- cortisol plasma levels for possible a Chat Doctor. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiI am wondering if you ould plz give me some advice, i ad an op 11 days ago and te wound/stiches av become infected, i went 2c my dr on monday and he gave me some antibiotics however, it sems to have got worse and it hurts more now. Wat advise to you hve please | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint in case if you have got infection at the site of stitches you need to take a combination of oral and topical antibiotics and steroids for faster relief from the infection and anti-inflammatory painkillers to relieve the pain. I would suggest you to continue taking the antibiotics as advised and along with it, you can start taking anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. You can also apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over the sutures. Clean the area twice a day with antiseptic solution before you apply the ointments. You can also be advised injectable antibiotics for faster resolution. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A friend has undergone extensive abdominal surgery for a cancerous tumor of the stomach wall lining. Had stomach removed, part of intestines, gallbladder, and omentum. Was in hospital for 6 weeks. On return home has not had a good day yet. Weight has dropped 41 lbs and has had fluid on lungs removed once, but now fluid has returned. Why is he not improving and why the fluid build up. At this point he 15 weeks post op. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your friends situation and problem. Stomach cancer can spread to pleura (lining surrounding lungs). This pleural metastasis is common cause for recurrent pleural effusion even after removal of fluids. So better to get done pleural fluid cytology and pleural biopsy for the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion. And if these are positiver than your friend need pleurodesis (adhesion of pleura) for treatment of recurrent pleural effusion. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | dear mam i got married in 2008 but still yoday we dont have kids we anoxym to concive we gone to hospital their they told to go for IVF but i didnt no why they told like that bcoz technology improved alot without IVF they can treat us but they didnt tell . my husbands sperm count is very low how can we approach and with whom can be approach please guide us and suggest a good doctor please help in this mam plz | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As you had done ultrasound color Doppler scan of scrotum of your husband, if not then do this first to rule out varicocele and see vascularity of testes. Then consult urologist for him. Do ovulation profile, thyroid profile, histosalpingography HSG of you to rule out any abnormality. Then I would suggest that if anything found abnormal with you then consult gynecologist and can be treated with medicines. No need to jump on IVF intro fertilization directly. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have (for about two years now) abdominal problems that include chronic diarrhoea and severe stomach cramps (only in the morning). Beside that, Ive experienced total loss of appetite and occasional (every few months), but terrific vomiting that lasts for about a day. I vomit for about 12 hours, in that time I cant take water nor tea without vomiting some yellow liquid.I dont have ulcer and doctors in Sarajevo cant find anything wrong with me. Please, help!Lana | Hi Lana. Thanks for your query.2 years is a long time to suffer without a proper diagnosis. You have chronic diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, loss of appetite, once in a while terrific vomiting of yellow fluid. The probable causes can be :Tuberculosis of the abdomen - intestines particularly the jejuna that is early part of the small intestine with intermittent obstruction, which gets relieved after vomiting to restart the cycle over and over again. Get Barium studies, Diagnostic laparoscopy. IF there is TB get started wit medical management, and surgery may be necessary only if the obstruction is severe enough. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr. Samuel My doctor has adviced some medicine for the pain at the back they had my X-Ray and finally given me the medicine which i have to start taking the medicine are following 1)Patova 40 2)Cholecalciferol soft gelatin 3) Egact 90 4) Methylcobalamin 5) Pregabalin Sr Request you suggest me if i can go ahead with the medicine and also,let me know if there is any side-effects of any of the above mdecine and there intensity Regards Shashank Shekhar | Dear patient Every medicine has side effects and so has the medication u have been prescribed. But they are not significant. Of all of them pregabalin should be taken only at bedtime as it leads to giddiness and headache if taken in daytime. Cholecalciferol is vitamin d3 and methylcobalamin is vitamin B12 which has no side effects if taken in recommended dosage. Tab pat ova is antacid and tab exact is painkiller and has minimal side effects. So do not worry and start taking your medication. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I was just brushing my teeth 10 minutes ago and while I was brushing my tongue I gagged (which is normal for me). After that gag, so white stuff appeared far back in my gums stuck inside a whole/opening. I pushed it out by pressing beside it. White stinky stuff that felt soft came out. Is this an infection or what | Hi. Thanks for the query. As there was stinky white stuff from a hole in the gum in the very back region of mouth, then it is most probably due to the hole from which wisdom tooth is about to erupt. Many a time if the wisdom tooth is impacted the hole or opening is formed in the gum, but the tooth does not erupt and there is food lodgment in that area. So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist if there is any problem and get an x-ray of the area done. If the wisdom tooth is impacted and if there is any problem repeatedly like infection and bad smell you can get the tooth extracted. As of now always gargle after meals and do not let food accumulate in that area. Hope this helps. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my father underwent CABG on Dec 2. He started taking bath from Dec 8 after the surgeon advised so. It seemed then that his stitches had healed. Today we found a water like liquid coming out from where the upper end of the incision started. We observed that after he felt something there. Is it something to worry about? What should be the first aid? We are going to see the surgeon tomorrow.Thanks | Hello there, I am Chat Doctor. If infection is there it cause associated symptoms like fever and body ache etc. Sometimes it is inflammatory because there is cut has been made and presence of stitches cause local irritation cause serous(watery) fluid from there by inflammatory response of our body. You should go for culture examination of that watery fluid along witChatDoctorplete blood count to rule out infection. I advise you to maintain hygienic cleaning of wound and take rest along with healthy diet. Please Follow your surgeons' opinion. Hope I have given appropriate guidance to you. If you have any query you can consult me anytime. Give me star rating according to your satisfactory level. Thanking you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you....I am experiencing recurring pain radiating from my left thigh all the way through the left side of my lower left leg. Does not affect my hip or lower back and is worse below the knee. Pain is very bad when lying down or sitting but walking around does seem to help lessen the pain. Never mind.....not going to pay for your answer. Will wait until I can see my own physician and let Medicare pay for it! | Hi there. Thanks for your question. It is not uncommon to have radiating sciatica kind of pain at rest. Pain which is present on sitting and lying down, relieved on movements, suggest an extrapyramidal kind of disc herniation, which is particularly common in people above 50 years of age. It is quite distressing since rest exaggerates the pain. I would suggest you to get an MRI and re confirmation the finding. Aonce its confirmed injection shots give considerable relief. If no pain relief with injection, the next step would include surgery. But surgery would surely be the last step in the ladder. Hope this helps. All the best. Regards. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have 36 years age, 5ft and 5 inches height and 75 kgs weight, Alt=180 and ast=70 . i checked from Lab its a pairs Hepatitis B and Ultra sound says that i have fatty liver, dr. said that you start injection, i am a poor man and i cant afford lot of money, kindly advise other way for treatment, | HelloThanks for asking query on Chat Doctor. You have Bag positive status and fatty liver on USG, AST of 70 and ALT of 180. This is insufficient data for me to opine on the treatment plan. The rise in AST and ALT may be due to hepatitis B or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, treatment of which are entirely different or a combination of both the factors. I would suggest you to undergo - HBO DNA (quantitative) and E antigen testing. After this I would be able to opine on the treatment. If the said injection is peg interferon and if you don't want to take, there are other alternative tablets which are simple to take. But the recommendations can only be made after the blood reports. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For the past few days there has been a lump, or maybe like a underground one right above my anus. Each day, the pain from it has been getting worse. Now its been 3-4 days, its hurts to lay down, it hurts to sit, and its even getting uncomfortable to walk. And just today a little while ago, now there is a clear sticky substance coming out of my anus..whats going on... | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. The condition you have just described seems like a perianal abscess which has burst now due to neglecting treatment. This could also form a fistula in ANO. Therefore, I would advise you to report to a general surgeon in your area for proper management as it might not be possible to advise you properly on net without clinically examining it. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im 30 yrs old married since last 10 yrs,in 2004 bfor marrage i suffer with tuboovarian for which i had an opration. i took AKT-3, for six mnth. Later after 5 year i oprated for ectopic pregnancy, now im trying to conceive and doing treatment for the same, two cycles of follicular shows follicals became too big n hemmorage yet not ruptured.is it any possiblity to coceive throught ivf. | Hi.in IVF the egg formation is stimulated and eggs are collected and placed in media and then fertilized with sperms outside the body and fertilized eggs are implanted in uterus and tubes are bypassed. For this to happen, ovaries have to be properly functioning and the uterine lining forms the bed for embryo to grow normal menstrual cycle partly suggests that ovaries are good, your age seems to be OK for good results, hormone levels: FSH, LH,ESTRADIOL, AMH would give us the ovarian functioning, hence after the work up, your chances of conception could be tentatively explained |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,Age : 35Weight: 65My eosinophils count was 28 and I was advised hetrazan 100 (3times a day for 3 weeks). Post this my eosinophils count was around 23. All other components of the CBC are normal. I have no cough or any other symptoms of illness. My GP says there is nothing to worry about, but Ive heard that a high eosinophil count could lead to organ (heart/lung and other) damage.Should I be worried? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have eosinophilic. There are many causes of high eosinophil count like asthma, parasitic infection, hypersensitivity, allergy, pulmonary eosinophilic etc. You should search for the cause and take treatment accordingly. High eosinophil count can damage heart and lung, so you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, i have always had random periods, i could go one or two months wit&out a period and then have one. However, when i became sexually active, i would go four to five months with out a period. I experience abdominal pain during intercoirse on my right side and 6 months ago i finished a period that lasted 3 months. I havent had one since. The abdominal pain is also present at random times, normally a dull ache. During 8ntercourse it is worse. I hadnt thought of going to a doctor before now as i was diagnosed with a duplex horseshoe kidney system, but i no longer feel like these pains are related to my kidneys. Help me please? | Hi young lady, thanks for the question. Your abdomen pain is very highly unlikely related to your horse shoe kidney which is an incidental finding. You don't have to worry about the kidney especially if the kidney function tests are fine. Horse shoe kidney is a congenital anomaly and nothing to worry about tall. You have very erratic periods, and you need to see a gynecologist asap. Best wishes. RB |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My huband, 40 years, is suffering from slip disc. He is undergoing traction, physiotherapy since the last 15 days but no results. Pain is severe in the right side lower back moving through the thigh & left leg. Completely bed ridden. Please advice. Local doctors adviced injection dynapar AQ 100/Hifenac p/Fibrogesic/ pAntium 40 & myoril | HiT hank you for your question. Pain from a pinched inflamed nerve can be severe at times. Dynamic/Higher are painkillers and will definitely help. Other options are1 Pregabalin and Gabapentin are nerve specific medications that help to relieve articular pain like this. 2 Oral steroids like methylprednisolone can help reduce acute pain if there are no contraindications like diabetes.3 Epidural injections can be done directed to the specific nerve. See a spine surgeon to discuss this. These modalities are helpful for alleviating pain in most of the patients. However, if it persists for long time surgical decompression of the nerve is needed. Wish you the best recovery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | dear Sir my blood urea is 14 , creatinine 1.5, uric acid 4.7,potassium 3.40 , BUN / CREAT ratio 9.33....... i use to have high blood pressure so take medicine METPURE XL 50 and TELMA 20 daily....... Please suggest what precautions should i take to control creatinine level ....please suggest about diet | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. At present your blood creatinine levels are just above the normal levels. Regular control of blood pressure will prevent further damage to kidney. My advice is - 1. Avoid excessive protein intake, non veg diet. Normal protein intake is allowed at present. Avoid excessive salt intake which might increase your blood pressure and kidney damage. 2. Avoid any kind of painkillers as they are prone to damage the kidneys. 3. It is better if you decrease usage of foods which are high on potassium like banana, coconut water and other fruit juices. 4. Repeat kidney profile every 3 monthly. Also go for sonography of kidneys. Thank you. Have a nice day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was having a normal day ate nothing out of the ordinary and I developed a pea sized lump inside my tongue on the left side. I have been reading message boards and they say it could be a clogged salivary glad. I am not sure if it is related but my whole mouth feels kind of sore now too. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query yes swelling on tongue and soreness in entire oral cavity. It doesn't seems to me as a blocked salivary gland duct or a muscle. The most probable cause of your symptoms is canker sore. Canker sores, also called authors ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth. They usually go away in few days without any treatment. There are many reasons for canker sore like stress, acidic and spicy food, minor injury to mucosa or any dental appliance. I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day, do Betadine rinses twice a day and maintain proper oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello.. I am a 28 year old male who has been feeling dizziness, nauseas and headaches for the past few weeks. I have taken a blood test and everything seemed okay until I reached my MCHC level which is at 36 g/dl and my RDW-SD is at 38. Could this be causing my symptoms? and If so do I need to do any further exams? Or take something? What exactly does it mean? | Hi Thanks for your query. Based on your query am of the following opinion.1. High RDW means marked variation in size of RBC, that means you are having anemia.2. Anemia causes dizziness, fatigue and weakness.3. You need to get evaluated for anemia and take treatment depending on the cause.4. Get a complete hologram done to find out Hemoglobin concentration, RBC counts and red cell indices.5. Get a peripheral smear examination done to find out the type of anemia and cause.6. These are the baseline tests required. Others like iron studies and bone marrow examination can be done later on if needed. Hope this helpsRegards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was tested for strep and mono, however was negative. They decided I had tonsillitis and gave me z pack. I also have been experiencing extremely sore gums the entire time my tonsils have been inflamed, could that be that a side effect of the 101.5 fever or tonsillitis? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, both of your condition is interred related. You have acquired the tonsil infection because of infection gums. So our management goal is to treat both the infection. I advise you to do swab culture from the infected tonsil area. Culture and sensitivity from the swab will tell us regarding possible pathogen and its Chat Doctor. Taking treatment according to the report will cure you at earliest. Please maintain good oral hygiene you can do medicine mouthwash and gargle. This will keep the bacterial loaf to the minimum and rest antibiotic will do its work. Daily two times brush can help you clear the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am now having severe right buttocks pain, which has gotten worse after two cortisone shots, physical therapy for 11 sessions and an xray was taken in the begginning. Do you think my next step will be an MRI to determine what the pain is coming from? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. As the history suggest that this is more of a lumbar spine disc degenerative disease. As due to nerve root impingement in the lumbar spine the sciatic notch in the gluteal region will have a severe pain and needs a thorough clinical examination and an MRI to understand the pathology of the lumbar spine. Infact with 11 sessions of physical therapy the pain can not come down and may need more sessions as well. Taking therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy should help control the pain symptomatically and exercises will play an important role in stabilizing the spine and also improving the muscle strength to hold the spine without leading to nerve root impingement. In my clinical practice most patients need more than 15 sessions of physical therapy, and they respond well. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good Day. I got my chest x-ray and diagnose that i have a pneumonia, right lower lung. They seen on my chest xray that there is haziness in my right lower lung. Doc, what does it mean? Is there a possibility that the impression is correct or is pneumonia can lead to tuberculosis? Please help, am paranoid of this pulmonary tuberculosis. Thanks, Lilou | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Tuberculosis is more common in upper lobes and less common in lower lobes. TB bacilli grow faster and have higher affinity for oxygen. And in lungs, upper lobes have the highest oxygen concentration. So Tuberculosis affects upper lobes more. It can affect lower lobes in diabetes and His infection. So in my opinion get done screening for diabetes and His. If both are negative then Tuberculosis is less likely in your case. Also get done sputum examination for Aug (acid fast bacilli-TB bacilli). If this is normal then no need to worry about Tuberculosis. You are having mostly bacterial pneumonia. So start treatment accordingly. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I had Salmonella in blood as following:AH: 1/80BH: negativeH: 1/80O: 1/160however I didnt have any of typhoid known indications but only general low effort and anal itch. I started cure using Cebrofloxacin 750 mg twice daily 4 days ago. to how long shouls I continue curing? Is it safe to have sex with wife during curing? | Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. You can take ciprofloxacin for one more day. After the end of the antibiotic course kindly take similar or other pro-biotic medication for at least one week to replenish your intestinal flora. You can have intercourse there is nothing wrong with it. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in the future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Had flu A recovered have been a little short of breath since had headache now feel shakes inside with weak feeling and legs shake at times as Fatigued or weakness. Missed flu shot this year but have had the phneumonia shot 2 yrs ago. General health has been good but before flu had been sleeping and fatigued for couple months no interest in much I am 67 yrs old have always been a doer now I don t do much don t know if I m depressed or have an illness I have yearly checkups and good numbers. Any suggestions? Thank you | Hi, I understand your concern. Having headache and fatigue after recovery from an infectious disease is a common complaint in physician office. It is due to the stress and toxicity that your body suffered through during the disease period. In a period of 3-4 days, your body should flush away the toxins, and you should feel better. In the due course, you should take plenty of natural vitamins and proteins if it is no contraindicated due to any other chronic illness. If this is not helping, you should visit your Physician. Hope this helps. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | how do i go about getting a diagnosis for post traumatic stress disorder? its not me its my mother. she has been incorrectly diagnosed about 5 times now. she has been put on about ten tablets a day, and has started getting worse and worse. also its like all her anger she has carried with her for yrs is suddenly coming out. this is a living nightmare, her gp is the one who put her on all these tablets but the neurologist we seen for yet another diagnosis, said its ptsd, she doesnt need to be on all these tablets. what would you advise? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The given case is beyond the treatment ambit of online concept. If your neurologist says your mother has PTSD, she needs psychiatric treatment as well as rehabilitation therapy. Psychotherapy and meditation and breathing exercises should also do good. Work with your GP and neurologist for good treatment. In case if you need more explanation in this regard, please post a direct query to me in this website. I am happy to explain. Hope this answers your concerns. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my name is Cory. For the last 2 weeks Ive had alot of pain in my abdomen. I dont have an appetite and ive lost 30 pounds. Ive been to the er 4x and our family doctor 3x. All the tests have come back negative. Today ive had terrible pressure and feel bloated in my stomach. When I went to the bathroom my stool was dark dark brown and the toilet paper had small black spots on it. I was wondering what you may think it is cause nobody else is fixing my problem. Thank you | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The presence of dark brown stools, black spots on paper, bloating and pain in abdomen is suggestive of an infection of the intestinal tract. I would advise you to get a course of an antibiotic, probiotic, activated charcoal, and you may be fine. If no positive effects take a second opinion of a Gastroenterologist so that relevant tests and diagnosis and treatment can be done. If all the reports are negative / normal I would consider the diagnosis of IBS meaning Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The veins under both sides of my tongue have dark purple dots, about 30 or so on each side, eminating from the larger veins. I noticed it today when I was holding a mirror in a dentists office while he was working on a crown 9he was checking the color). I m not sure how long they ve been there, but when I asked the dentist, he said check with your doctor , which made me concerned because if it were not an indication of a serious condition, I would have expected him to say no problem, etc. Thanks! | Hello, Does it appear to be related to trauma or an allergic type of irritation? Think of any new products or changes in food made recently. Monitor the area for additional changes now that you have noticed this condition. If there seems to be small hematomas or blood filled areas, your doctor may suggest basic blood tests. This will check function of blood cells and clotting ability. I suggest scheduling a routine physical exam based on your dentists' recommendation. Without more clinical information, I can't provide many suggestions. I hope this gives you some guidance. Thank you for your inquiry. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, i am 36 yrs old 5 ft 11 in tall, yesterday i had pain in my right arm, today i got my bp cked it was 140 / 100 and after 10 mts i got it checked again it came to b 138/94. please suggest me is it normal and if not what precautions and tests i need to carry out? Thanks | I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Those values are a little high though not alarmingly so. However, isolated measurements are not enough as blood pressure is affected by many factors like stress and pain. So treatment is not started for one single high value (since the measurements are only 10 min apart it is the same episode). What is advised is to measure blood pressure once or twice daily for the next 10 days. Measurements should be made after resting for at least 5 minutes and not after having taken coffee or alcohol in the preceding hour. Only if there are repeated high values (over 140 for the systolic and over 90 for the diastolic) is a diagnosis of high blood pressure made and treatment considered. I hope to have been of help. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I WS IN A BAD ACCIDENT AND I HAVE ABROKEN COLLAR BONE AND A BROKEN PELVIS DAMAGED GALL BLADDER AND A ABRAISED LIVER. I HAVE A VERY LARGE HEMOTOMA AND A BULGE WAS ON MY LEFT HIB AND ABDOMON THAQT IS HOT, THEN TODAY THE SWELLING PAIN AND DISCOLORATION MOVED TO MY VAGINAL AREA, SO I PUT MY HIPS UP AND LAYED DOWN AND IT SEEMED TO GO DOWN SOMEWHAT BUT NOW MY CHEST HURTS. WHAT SHOULD I DO | Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, you seem to have multiple injuries having internal bleeding that might be causing the ecchymosis (Collection of blood beneath the subcutaneous region) such case need close medical monitoring as long as the vital organs' injury is concern, the great danger is infection to prevent that you have to get admitted in hospital, such bad injuries can not be treated like that only, hope this information helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hey im 13 other day we went out with our family to this farm place anyway there were signs up saying about washing your hands because of ecoli. i didnt think to wash them. And the following few days ive had diarrhea ive done some research on symptoms and am not sure if i could of caught this also since them my bellys been rumbling really loud and advice ? | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to either infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract (maybe due to E.cold)Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Risperidone twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)2. Anti spasmodic like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food).3. Lactobacillus preparations or probiotics.4. Antibiotics like Ofloxacin+ Ornidazole preparations, OR based on culture & sensitivity reports to control the causative organism.5. Oral Rely Chat Doctor. R. S) for maintaining the HY |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.I had a spech dog.he was suffering form pulmonary desease from last one month.10 days back he bite my mom.His vaccination is due on next april.I vaccinate him regular besis.last friday he died.has my mom suppose to take anti rabbies injection or not?please help me out. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Dog is a known reservoir of rabies virus, and it has got potential to transmit rabies which is 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As the dog has died after some time after biting your mother, according to WHO categorization this is categorized into Cat III, Has dog has died I don't want to take any risk and would suggest you to follow these measures1. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.2. Passive immunization with anti rabies serum around the wound.3. Oral antibiotics like Tab Augmenting, 625 mg, twice daily for five days. The aforementioned measures should be followed to prevent rabies. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello DR..i am 20yrs old,i was suffering from viral hepatatis...2day i took my LFT..and the results are:-Total Billrubin 1.1,direct billrubin .7 and indirect is .4my SGOT is 175,and my SGPT is 208..my A/G ratio is 1.2 pls give ur valuable suggestions to me..is there any problem because of the high level of SGOT nd SGPT??.thanks.. | Hello and thank you for your question. There are treatments for hepatitis, but you would need to see a liver specialist to know which one is best for you. There are several types of viral hepatitis, and you need to know which one you have to determine which medication is right for you. They may even need to do a liver biopsy in order to determine the stage of your liver disease. Elevations of GOT ad SGPT are signs of liver irritation and are common in patients with hepatitis. Please avoid any alcohol or acetaminophen as these can further damage the liver. See a liver specialist for a determination of which treatment is right for you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i m a 66 year old male. my health is excellent, excellent. never sick. wbc count is 14,000. this from a cbc test. next step according to my primary dr is call a onocologist/hemotologist. am i looking at a bone marrow biopsy or will they take a wait and see approach? one more question...if a bone marrow biopsy is called for is it out of line for me to want and ask for a general anathesia or will they insist on a local thank you for taking the time to answer | Your WBC counts are mildly elevated.Currently, the upper limit of normal range is 10,000- 11,000. These reference ranges are designed for 95% of population. Remaining 5% healthy population have reference ranges above or below reference range. Also, before proceeding straight away for bone marrow, please inform me about the following.1. Your differential WBC counts ??(meaning % of neutrophils, lymphocytes etc.2. Your general blood picture description.(any toxic granules in neutrophils, etc.)3. Your serum CRP levels. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have really bad pain in my left hip. after sleeping on one side i sometimes awake with pain that usually goes away after walking. the pain I feel today is in the area of my waist on the left side. My husband had to help me out of bed, and it hurts to walk. I slept propped up because the pain is so bad when rising from a laying position. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As per your symptoms this pain may be due to either of the factor - disc injury or bony injury. As in the lumbar spine there are many pathologies which may lead to pain in the leg and also the lower spine which connects to sacrum is called the Sacroiliac joint. Due to inflammation at the Sacroiliac joint there is a possibility of not able to move the body out of the bed. Having a thorough clinical examination and an MRI of lumbar spine will make us understand the symptoms much better. Followed by which Most patients are referred to physical therapy in my clinical practice and almost all of them respond well. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am recovering from Double Bilateral Pneumonia in hospital 3 days. I m an RT so I knew I had to use incentive spirometer and nebulizers for 2 weeks I am 2 weeks post discharge. I have to wear 02 at night only .5 to. 1 liter to keep sats above 90. During the day I occasionally need o2 I am on medical leave for 4 weeks is this going to get easier to breath soon I am resting as much as possible. I don t have much choice rather rest than feel pain I. Chest. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Pneumonia usually takes 2-3 weeks for complete recovery. Your oxygen requirement is decreasing. This is suggestive of recovery. So you will definitely be alright after 4 weeks. So get done repeat chest x-ray to see how much pneumonia is recovered. Chest physiotherapy, deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry are vital to achieve good lung functions after pneumonia.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a viral infection of some sort since January 1. Diagnosed with flu, bronchitis, costrochondritis, low grade fevers, fatigue. I also have fibromyalgia. I broke out in a rash for about 2 weeks, and was given medrol dose pack and topical steroid cream. I still feel flu like off and on, and am still breaking out it hives - although it does not get on my face. Mostly my neck chest, back, and arms. Some areas on my lower legs. What else could it be? What else should I do? | Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, The repeated flu episodes are may be due to allergic reactions following viral infection. The virus itself can stimulate the mast cells to release histamines to produce the symptoms of generalized hives. The symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having allergic reactions. I would suggest you 1. Cold Packs over the hives2. Oral Antihistamines with Mast cell stabilizers3. Topical Antihistamines and Steroids. If there is a secondary bacterial infection it should be treated with oral antibiotics. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im a virgin. I had my first yeast infections a couple months ago. The yeast infection returned. I done research it told me if i had reaccuring yeast infections within a year i could have some harmful viruses. Since i cant have an STD it could link to diabetes right? Plus how do i get rid of this yeast infections with home remedies? | Thank you for the query. I would like to inquire about your age. Vaginal candidiasis (yeast) is a common fungal infection in female subjects. Since you are having recurrent yeast infection, a blood sugar screening is advisable (Fasting and post radial blood sugar). A routine urine examination may also be done. There is no home remedy for candidiasis as such. You must try to maintain hygiene and keep you private parts clean and Chat Doctor. Local preparations like vaginal creams and ointments are available (Clotrimazole cream) which may be applied locally twice or thrice a day, with good results. If symptoms worsen or urinary tract symptoms like burning during urination develop, you must consult your physician for a thorough physical examination. Hope that helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i ll have been feeling a nagging pain that comes and goes in the right mid-section of my back, earlier this summer i had the flu virus,was prescribed the z-pack,but lately i still feel tired,and my breathing feels a little uncomfortable,it s almost as i can taste a gases flavor. | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion i think your viral infection still not completely cured causing your flu breathing problem and thus causing the metallic gases flavor. Your back pain could be a kind of muscular spasm treated by painkillers when needed, hot massages with topical gels, muscle relaxants, avoid heavy lifting and vigorous movements with some bed rest will be enough. For now I suggest some nasal steaming with minor medications as viral infections doesn't need antibiotics, Z pack, paracetamol, antihistamines for your flu. If your back pain persists visit your physician for proper evaluation of the underlying cause. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there. I had an incident while cleaning my toilet 15 months ago where I unknowingly put bleach in my toilet along with toilet bowl cleaner. When I inhaled, I couldnt breathe and crawled out of my house unable to get a breath. I couldnt talk for 2 days and then got better. In the last 15 months, I have right side rib muscle pain upon pressure, worse after strenuous activity or stress. I have a dry cough and clearing my throat often. Could this be long term effects from this chemical irritation and what should I do about it? Should I be concerned?Thank you,Joni | Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you have chemical irritant exposure to respiratory tract... So just now by contribution from other causative factors you might have chronic bronchitis.... For its diagnosis chest x-ray done which shows prominent bronchovascular marking. Pulmonary function test also useful... If needed treatment done with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. If inflammation more short course of steroid can be given... Avoid smoking .... Avoid excess spicy food. Take care. Hope your concern solved. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 5 days ago i had unprotected oral sex now with a guy that lives near me, this was my first time and last time trying out. now i have a soar throat and what i thought i saw as white discharge from my penis , i want to get tested but i am still apart of my parents health care coverage and don t want them to know about my experiment is their any advise? the internet keeps speaking about free std centers but theirs still a price for the tests right? also is their away to get tested with out my parents knowing but still allow me to use the health insurance instead of paying am a college student with no money on me. | HelloThanks for your query. Since oral cavity is full of bacterial flora. You have probably developed Urethritis (Infection of Urethra) following unprotected oral sex. Since you do not have intro vaginal sex there is no possibility of STD. Please get your urine routine test done You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Čeferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Doctor, Good evening. This is Ramachandran from Coimbatore aged 61 years. MY Alkaline Phophastes, during my master health check up found the value of 1200 which is very high. I am perfect in my health and never had any lever related issues. All other parameters are excellent. Pls advise what treat I need pls? My weight is 64 kgs and I am strict vegetarian. | Hello Thanks for writing to ChatDoctorAlkaline phosphatase is made mostly in the liver, bone and some are found in intestines and kidneys. It is increased in many conditions. It may be due to liver disease like cholecystitis, cirrhosis of liver, alcohol intake, bone disease like pages disease etc. You need proper clinical examination and further investigations. You need routine hologram, RBS,LFT, RFT, GGT level, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i got a small wound on my leg.. same size as a grain of a rice... but around the wound.. it is swelling.. i dont remember when did my dogs scratch me... 3 of dem are immunize already.. but the other one isnt... is swelling around the wound a sign of rabies?... i had tetanus toxoid before.. but i did not took anti rabies vacine.. do i have to take a shot of anti rabies too? | HIT hanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor . I presume the other dog which is not immunized is your pet dog and not a stray dog. If it's your pet dog and you can observe the dog for 10 days and within this 10 days nothing abnormal (including death of dog) happens then there is no need of Rabies Vaccine. But if the dog starts behaving abnormally, or it dies then you need to get vaccine. But if you can't watch the dog or its stray dog then better you get the rabies vaccine. Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 65 yrs 2 years I suffered from depression but for many years I had anxiety problem I went to doctor n he put me on nexito 10 by I also tried homeo med aura met 1cm 3drops once in 10 days 2 months bak after taking nexito for one year I tried to reduce the dose to 5 but I started having those sYmptoms again so I went bak to to nexito 10 can u suggest homeopatChatDoctored which I can take some time and stop nexito altogether .i am very healthy and excellent sports man | Hi .see homeopathy is the best alternative for any psychological problem.u take these aura medicine with your own or taking any doc advices.don't mix two medicine because it confused u and u don't know which medicine affect u. U have to be patience. Consult any good homeopathy doc and give your case and after analyzed the case doc gives u medicine. Only medicine not work u have to do yoga and meditation which pour positive energy into u which help u a lot. Thanks Chat Doctor. shah84@yahoo.in |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 37 year old male...6 2 tall, been an athlete my entire life. I went to the ER two days ago for severe back pain. It was located mid to lower thorax , not flank area. Over the past few years I have had elevated bilirubin levels. I had a CT scan and it showed an enlarged (mild to moderate) spleen . Direct bilirubin was 0.30 and total bilirubin was 1.8... need help with what is going on. | Hi there : I think this is a referred pain from viscera (gall bladder and so on). I guess what I am trying to say the low back pain is not from your back likely, rather it is from other reasons (hepato-biliary system) but this what you feel at this moment. Furthermore, I would like you to see if the back pain radiate (referred to your legs)/ as well if this related with prolonged standing or to the body position. Such info might help to verify whether these symptoms from back originally or referred to your back from other reason. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My partner had a hernia operation a week and a half ago. and he developed a hematoma after surgery. still after a week the wound has not healed and it is still bleeding he has about a 1cm gap where the blood is still coming out.he has alot of swelling and is still in alot of pain. we have been to the hospital on 3 occasions and been told its ok and normal. he is due to go back tomorrow and have the staples removed, but the wound has not healed, is that right? and is there anything they should be doing. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have gaping of wound due to some poor healing as a result of some factors. Poor nutrition, diabetes, infection, constant irritation, raise intro abdominal pressure are some of the factors which causes delay in wound healing. He should go for examination. Need to search for any of these factors and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my mom is 46 and suffering from wheezing so she daily takes the asthalien which has in turn spoiled her food pipe and she is not able to consume a proper food even wit the least spices in it...pl suggest a remedy to these steriods and is it good for her to consume nutrilite health suppliment daily because shes got sugar and blood pressure | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First let me clear your false belief. Stalin is having albuterol. It is short-acting beta 2 agonists (SAGA). It is not corticosteroid. Stalin is having half life of only 2-3 hours. So it is not ideal for long term control. In my opinion, you should start long acting inhaled bronchodilator like (formoterol or albuterol or geotropism). Their action last for 12 hours. So wheezing can be controlled for long duration. These are ideal Chat Doctor. . So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don't worry, she will be alright after starting these |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I m a 19 year old male facing some potential heart issues. Randomly my heart will slow way down for a few seconds and then return back to normal. I have anxiety but I can t help but feel there s something wrong with my heart. It usually occurs while sitting down for awhile and sometimes when i have sex. I ll feel a little bit dizzy and get a weird feeling in my neck during. Occasionally i have chest pain, but my doctors say its my anxiety or related to the stomach issues I ve been having. What could possibly be wrong with me? | Hi, I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. The symptoms that you have mentioned can very well be manifestations of anxiety. Since you have visited a doctor, I assume that your cardiac evaluation would have been done. If not, you can get an ECG done just to rule out any cardiac cause. That will help you overcome your doubts regarding your heart. You should also consider starting treatment for your anxiety. You can seek a psychiatric consultation for the same. Treatment with medications like paroxetine will be helpful. Hope the information provided was helpful. Best wishes |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have pancytopenia my hb is 6.9 and wbc is 2800 and rbc is 1.81 i was on nerroferritin and rudimin and vitcofol injection.now my doctor has changed my medications to leucovorin and livogen along with vitcofol injection daily for one week.i want to what is the exact problem im suffering from | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have pancytopenia. There are many causes of pancytopenia. Megaloblastic anemia, Hypoplastic or plastic marrow, certain viral infection, bone marrow fibrosis etc. are the causes of pancytopenia. You should go for bone marrow examination once to find the cause of pancytopenia. Then you should take treatment according to cause. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. Don't forget to click, thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI my child is 2.5 months old , he is having fever since 4 days , the initial 3 days the fever occured only once (101) , and from the fourth day he is having fever every 8 hours (102) his upper half of body is hot , and legs are cold . it started with bad stomach that is loose motions which got ok after giving Vizilac as subscribed by doctor. We are also giving him crocin Sos. And he is also complaining muscle cramps sometimes in his hands and sometimes in stomach . Please advice of the disease . | Hi dear welcome to the Chat Doctor, Paracetamol to be used with recommended doses of 15 mg per kg 4 to 6 hourly to get the desired. Muscle cramps to be treated with plenty of electrolytes and fluids. Fever to be investigated in terms of CBC, ESR, CRP, TY PHI DOT TEST, URINE EXAMINATION, Dengue serology to rule out any infection. Plenty of Oral rely Chat Doctor. Now days ready-made ORS is available in liquid for with the chemists. Hope the query is answered. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I cut my arm 5days ago, i went to a&e , they cleaned it and used steri sprips to put it together and put a clear plaster over it, i took it off today, the strips were yellow and there was a fishy smell. I wipe around with an antisepitic wipe and put some more strips over and a surgical dressing, is this the right thing to do? . Do you think i may need antibiotics? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your history and symptoms suggest me that you are having infected wound. The yellow color discharge indicates that there is an infection. Most common infection following a cut in a skin is either staph or strep infection, as this organism reside on the surface of the skin and when there is breach in the surface they will gain entry and produce the symptoms of discharge and pain. I would suggest you to TSK course of oral antibiotics like tab augmenting, twice daily for 5 days along with that local application of cream like Tract, these medications will help to reduce the symptoms. Otherwise, it may lead to cellulitis which is dangerous to treat. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | How long does it take for Strep Throat to go away. I have been taking Biaxin since Thursday. I still have the white patches of infection, fever, body aches, muscle and body fatigue. I also have an ear infection and sinus infection to go along with it. Normally when I take antibiotics for strep I feel pretty good at least by the 1st or second day. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here you could have streptococci like bacterial infection, or it can be viral influenza respiratory infection....CBC can be done for it... If shows neutrophils then bacterial and if show lymphocytes then viral cause can be there.... Take cefuroxime protein like antibiotic for it . More water taken.... Hot water useful.... Avoid excess spicy and fried food excess for few days.... Fruit juice more.... If blocked nose present you can take .05% oxymetazoline nasal Spray can be taken... Antihistaminic Chat Doctor. ... If still condition increasing then throat swab can be taken and send for culture... Consult physician discuss these with him... Take care.... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I recently consumed MDMA crystals and by the way me and my friends felt can assume that it must have been cut with another chemical. I am fairly experienced with the usage of MDMA and infer this as the drug experience lasted in total about 14 hours, had terrible migraines and as bad an upset stomach. However after 1 or 2 days I started developing numb big toes but only the tops of them. It has been a week or so and am wondering what to do and if I should be worried. This is the first time this is happening and where I stay, India, it is not so easy to talk to a doctor about such matters. Any help is appreciated.Top | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. This can definitely be effect of MDMA and this is the first thing to think of. Your body tells you that you must stop using it immediately or ti may have very serious consequences. Various other symptoms can be caused by these Chat Doctor. Numbness may indicate neural disorder but also it can be blood clotting in your peripheral vessels. You need to see doctor if your symptoms persist. Wish you good health. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a bump on my lower lip that (at first) appeared to be a cold sore, but is below the lip line and keeps growing. It is getting wider and is very sensitive to the touch. I no longer think it is a cold sore, but I do not know if it is serious enough to go to the doctor. I was using Abreva on it. That usually works good for cold sores, but instead it is getting larger and is heading downward instead of on my lip. Can you help? | Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with Chat Doctor! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of lower lip nodule, I would consider infection of minor salivary gland in the lips causing a chronic abscess formation and this needs examination by a general surgeon and if still you are not convinced enough I would suggest you to go for an FNAC of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |