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Hello doctor,I had mumps five months ago and after that, I started to have an infection in my left testes. It was swollen and now it has shrunk to almost half the size of the other one. As I am sexually active, I feel a pain in each of the vas deferens after sex. If I do not have sex for days, they become sensitive. I ... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. In my opinion you are suffering from epididymitis. I suggest you take ciprofloxacin tablet 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. Also take acetaminophen for pain. Avoid sex until you recover. Hope this answers your query. Get back if you have more. Chat Docto... |
Hello doctor,I am trying to conceive but my husband and I did cocaine a week ago. How long should my husband and I wait to safely continue to try to get pregnant? How long until it is out of our system? How long does cocaine stay in sperm? Thanks in advance. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you are planning to conceive, you should stop using cocaine. Cocaine use is associated with several adverse effects on the reproductive system and the fetus. It is not only the male partner who is affected but also the female partner. If you are plann... |
Hello doctor,I am currently on the Yaz contraceptive pill. I skipped my sugar pills for around four months and had a breakthrough period this month. I had my period last week, but I still have some residual brown discharge for about a week now. Additionally, I had sex a few days ago and bled during it. Nothing hurts or... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The menstrual disturbances are a common side effect of the oral contraceptive pills. The brownish discharge is due to the breakthrough bleeding. This is when the hormone levels fall and the period starts. You can expect this to settle down in a couple of... |
Hello doctor,My son aged 13 years has got his left eye -11 and right with -8. I am now very worried what good precautions should I take with him. Can you suggest me what should I do? | Hi, Thanks for query, It seems that he might have got shortsightedness. Go for eye check up and if it is found to be so then go for spectacles. Ask him to wear glasses regularly. Ok and bye. |
Hello doctor,I just got one side of my wisdom teeth removed both upper and lower six days ago, and I have another one scheduled after two days for the left side. The upper is 100 % fine, which they pulled. The lower they pulled the tooth without removing the root because it was too close to the nerve. I do have some st... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have hard lump on lower side where tooth is extracted don't worry it can be due to Bony spicules present or due to Bony defect also. You do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. You can apply ointment Gum paint twice daily ... |
Hello doctor,I had deep unprotected sex for three minutes with a broken condom with a sex worker who looks younger and healthy and aged between 18. It was my first intercourse with a sex worker and I am worrying about expose to HIV. I have started fearing from the minute where I had broken condom intercourse and she sa... | Hello, The red dots on your finger pits are not related to HIV. It can be due to fungal infection. I suggest you apply ointment Clotrimazole for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,I need advice after my second CT chest result. Six months back, I went for a CT scan because I have got chest pain which suddenly comes and goes and I wanted to go for a check-up. The CT showed a right-sided nodule measuring 3 mm and was advised to RPT interval scan in six months. I have done the second CT... | Hello, As per the CT report, there is no indication of any active treatment required for the lymph nodes. As the size is less than 5 mm, it is not an indication of any treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi doctor,I had sex for the first time. After that, I did not get my periods yet. I went to a gynecologist. She had taken my blood sample and it was negative. But, still I have not gotten my periods and it has been a week ahead. What could be the reason for my late periods? | Hi, Thanks for query, After sex first time there may be some hormonal imbalance and that may be the reason of not having period. If you are not pregnant then wait for some time you will get period. Ok and bye. |
Hello doctor,My friend aged 30 had two drops of phenol mistaking for milk. He vomited and had lot of salt water. Please advice for any side effect. | Phenol is a corrosive chemical, and it can cause chemical burns in the esophagus and stomach. If he has no symptoms then there is nothing to worry. But if he develops symptoms like pain abdomen, vomiting, black tarry stools, then you should consult a doctor. |
Hello doctor,Some mornings during the week I get a quick flash of numbness over my left temple. It is never at night or during the day. It can happen more than once sometimes. If I move, roll over, or get up, I can make it stop. It does not hurt and is very fast. What does this sound like? | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be numbness in your temple. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult ... |
Hi doctor,My last USG report showed intrauterine pregnancy with 8 mm gestation sac, no fetal and yolk sac. Last week I had brown discharge with mild lower abdominal pain and was prescribed Susten 200 mg (oral). Now, I am feeling the pain frequently in the right lower abdomen with mild bleeding and pain. It is less when... | Hello, Thanks for posting your query. You are having pain abdomen with spotting. You should get a pelvic ultrasound done to know the status of pregnancy. If it is intrauterine pregnancy with threatened abortion, you will need progesterone support in the form of injections or tablets. Consult your doctor for the same. H... |
I'm 40 & I've had glandular fever, shingles, influenza and have an autoimmune condition (Hashimoto's disease). I believe I may be more vulnerable than the average person my age to get Coronavirus, due to my weakened immune system? Should I be self isolating? I am ok to do so | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right. You are more vulnerable to infections because of your weakened immune system. So better to avoid crowded places and wear mask. Also do respiratory exercise like inhalation and exhalation with pursed lips. This will improve your ... |
Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old female who has had an elevated ferritin level for many years now. My last ferritin level was 342, 20 days back. My ferritin level has been as high as 390. My TIBC, UIBC, iron, and iron saturation have always been within normal range. My glucose has always ranged from 100 to 104. I was te... | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that ferritin is the storage form of iron. So when the ferritin level increases it means there is high storage of iron in the body. So you should look for the cause of high ferritin level. I suspect you have h... |
Hello doctor,I have had a fishy odor down there since I was in elementary school. I was not sexually active at all either. Just a couple years ago I realized I might have something called bacterial vaginosis. I went to the doctor for it a couple years ago and got prescribed Metronidazole and it did nothing for me. Ever... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which there is overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. This infection is not caused by a single bacteria, but by a group of bacteria. Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of vaginal discharge in women. It is not spread from one woman to the next. It is... |
Hello doctor,My body is getting severe itching after taking a bath or while sweating. Initially, it used to happen only in winter 4 to 5 years back and then gradually started in rainy days also. Now in summer also while sweating. It is so irritating like that I am going to be mad. I have stopped using soap and also too... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. You seem to be having a condition called urticaria. It is an allergic reaction to food, medicine, infection, insect bite etc. You need to find out the cause. I would advise you to consult your dermatologist for proper management of the condition. You may need to undergo allergy testing to ... |
Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old male. I do not have any medical history. Been always healthy. For the past 3 months, I have been experiencing this facial tightness which comes pretty often throughout the day with different intensity. The facial tension usually comes half an hour after I leave the bed. The tightness on my ... | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Facial tightness can be a manifestation of anxiety. But it is unlikely that it should persist for 3 months. It is possible that you are having some form of facial p... |
Hello doctor,My mother is 75 years old. She had been treated for TB (tuberculosis) of the abdomen as her ultrasound of abdomen finding was thicken bowel loop. In general terms, it was informed about TB in her abdomen. Accordingly, medicines were given to her as per the advise of a local MD doctor. Treatment continued f... | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What causes numbness in legs and loss of sensation in legs? Answer : There are many causes of numbness and loss of sensation in legs. Most common among them are Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Problems, V... |
Hi doctor,I am suffering from a mild cold and severe clogging of ears. I am taking Afrin spray for an hour and one pill of Sudafed. I developed a similar condition of cold and sinus infection before six months. I had severe clogging of ears. I was given Amoxicillin for five days and Prednisone 5 mg. My ENT doctor exami... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having the symptoms of sinus infection and clogging of ears, it may be due to infection of the upper respiratory tract. As you are taking antibiotics it will control the infection and helps to reduce the symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Steam inhalation with Vapocaps2.... |
Hi doctor,My wife missed her periods and we doubt she is pregnant. Our first kid is just 1 year old now and it was a Cesarean. We are not in a position to have a second child now. Her LMP was 22nd of last month. I read that Mifepristone can induce abortion. Is it a safe drug? Do we have to consult doctor for taking thi... | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Mifepristone is an abortion pill which should be taken under supervision of a gynecologist. It is not advisable to take this Chat Doctor. There are other methods of abortion like medical method which can be tried before taking mifepristone. Hope you f... |
Hi doctor,I have a question for my mother. My mother is 50 years old. She complains of episodic, sudden loss of weight bearing ability on the left Achilles tendon. This has resulted in two major falls, which resulted in trauma. These are present for past few months and have become more frequent in the last month. She a... | Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression leading to leg pain. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start... |
Hello doctor,A few months before, I developed a gastric issue that required treatment with PPIs. Soon into using the drugs I developed headaches, dizziness, and nausea. I changed the type of PPI three times but the symptoms persisted. The symptoms included a feeling of pressure above my right ear and behind my right ey... | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since, you are having headache from last few months and took treatment for this. Now you are feeling pressure on right side of face. In my opinion this is due to tension headache. As you mentioned that you are taking P P I (proton pump inhibitor) for gastric problem, a... |
Hello doctor,I would like to ask what is the likelihood that my partner who performs oral sex on me has trench mouth or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis? He has no bad breath and he was able to have normal food. Can people with trench mouth have no bad breath and is able to eat normal food? | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have problem of Trench mouth or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis don't worry you can do is Apply ointment Gum paint on painful Gums twice daily for one week Do warm saline gargle two - three times a d... |
Hello doctor,My son has developed anxiety symptoms about four years ago. They came completely out of the blue. He was with someone who now has heart palpitations, sweaty palms and feet, and lightheadedness sitting in the living room. We ran a battery of tests when it first happened including TSH, EKG, lung scans, blood... | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Yes, you are right. Low iodine can cause hypothyroidism. But that is not the only cause. There are many other causes. And the same is for hyperthyroidism. There are... |
Hello doctor,I think a spider went up to my right nostril yesterday morning and I am worried about it and frightened. Since then, my nose has been blocked and sore. | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that there is nothing to worry about it. It will be cured by itself. If you have any other symptoms like fever, cough, cold kindly mention it. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. C... |
Hello doctor,My symptoms are extreme nausea, headache (mainly right posterior), and very stiff neck. I started with a severe middle ear infection on the right side. Does my MRI show any evidence of mastoiditis, meningitis or a subdural empyema? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and MRI findings. First, I would like to reassure you that your MRI findings do not suggest any serious brain disease. The most likely cause of your symptoms is middle ear infection (infective otitis media). You would benefit from taking antibiotics and a... |
Hello doctor,I am seriously facing acne pimples problem. Sometimes they occur on my face when I masturbate. If I use Mometasone, it gives a good result.Is it okay to continue this? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Mometasone is a steroid and is not the treatment for acne. You need to use a good antiacne face wash and avoid using oily cosmetics. Oral antibiotics like azithromycin or doxycycline will help in treating the acne. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. |
Hi doctor,My mother has a tumor-like thing in her shoulder. It is like a soft pulpy thing. Right now it is small and not causing much pain. When she works too much, she feels a weight on her shoulder and a mild pain like she has lifted a weight. Is that something cancerous? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. Or she may have some benign cyst like sebaceous cyst or Desmond cyst. She should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you ex... |
Hi doctor,I am 18 years old. My problem is the teeth has become white for the past few years. The back portion of the teeth has become dark or black. Teeth are quite creamy. Often a bad smell spreads out from my mouth. My mother also suffers from this problem. I use whitening toothpaste but all are in vain. So, please ... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have discoloration of tooth don't worry discoloration can be due to Enamel hyperplasia, or due to Caries, or due to Stains, For this you should consult dentist and go for Investigations IOWA X-ray if it is E... |
Hello doctor,My 4 year old son has some kind of rashes from last week. We visited a pediatrician who suggested a dermatologist consultation. I have attached images of the rashes and the prescription. We noticed that it increases in the evenings. Every morning he wakes up with clear skin and during evenings it worsens. ... | Hi, The rash could be a popular urticaria. But it could be other types of urticaria also. I request you to attach the pictures of the lesions in the follow-up query. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,I sustained an injury recently and I had an X-ray. The X-ray shows I have an intraarticular fracture of the right fifth metacarpal with significant ulnar displacement for consideration of ORIF. I went to my local hospital and they did a CT Scan. They sent me home and said to wait for their call to be seen ... | Hello, It is better to go for surgical fixation. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,My fiancee had a bleeding on the 25th of last month. It lasted for about four to five days. She then got dengue and on the 14th of this month, had mild spotting for a day and a half. The doctor said it could be the dengue causing the spotting. She has not gotten her periods yet. I have read that there coul... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Spotting during dengue is not uncommon. It is due to the breakdown of blood vessels. If she has not seen her period for more than a month, please get a proper evaluation by an expert in person. This is to exclude/confirm pregnancy and also to plan furthe... |
Hello doctor,I recently have noticed a slight blurriness in my right eye. It is only noticeable when I close my left eye, and so I am not sure how long it has taken for this to develop. I am going to see an optometrist and doctor early next week but am currently on the road for work.My main question is that when I look... | Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As per your information you have blurring of vision in right eye. This may be due to many causes like cataract, retinal problem, glaucoma, macular problem etc. You have not mentioned your age. If you are above 40 years then you sho... |
Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female. I am 70 kg, 5\3" feet.I am currently experiencing shortness of breath, it started a week ago and never went away even though I am taking lagundi or herbal cough medicine 500 mg three times a day after meal.I also feel like I have a lot of phlegm that I cannot release. It just fee... | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Your symptoms are suggestive of lower respiratory tract infection. You need to get a chest x-ray done to rule out pneumonia. If it is confirmed you will need a course of antibiotics. You may take Tab. Amoxyclav 625 mg twice a day for 5 days. You may s... |
Hi doctor,My wisdom tooth present in the lower left region is growing. I have a sufficient space for it to grow, and it is growing straight. I do not have pain in the tooth and half of the tooth is poking out now. But I have trouble in opening my mouth fully. | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. Actually the wisdom tooth is the last tooth to erupt in the oral cavity and is often tilted in position and impacted in the jaw bone. In your case as you are mentioning that it is straight and half of it is out, then it is in the correct position, but it can be impacted... |
Hi doctor,I am a 20-year-old female, height 166 cm, and weight 65 kg. I had two I-pills in one month. After the first I-pill, I got withdrawal bleeding after five days. It lasted for four days and the flow was normal. After 14 days of this incident, I again had protected sexual intercourse and took another I-pill after... | Hello, Thanks for posting your query. I have gone through it and understood your concern. The I pill is effective in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is not effective if taken in other times. The pill contains high dose of progesterone. This leads to with Chat Doctor. The wi... |
Hi doctor,I have been treated with for a yeast infection and given antibiotics last month end and then last week had another infection (milky like discharge no smell). Is it advisable to wait for one month to be seen by my gynecologist or go to an urgent care right away? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms are suggestive of fungal infection of the genitals. The fungus is the normal comedians of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful bacteria whenever there is a change in the environment it will activate and produces the symptoms of fungal infec... |
Hello doctor,My father recently had a heart attack and a stroke. Then had two heart valves repaired and they want to put a stent in. His list of medications does not seem to make sense and although he loves his cardiologist. I do not think he is paying enough attention. I am in the medical field and although I am not a... | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I would like to know what was the indication for metoprolol, losartan and atorvastatin. If they were given for heart attack or for high BP or for some other condition. If they were given for heart attack, they should be continued. If they were given f... |
Hello doctor,I have got an ear itching five days before and went to a doctor. The doctor has told me that my ear got affected with fungus and prescribed Otinex ear drops. I continued that for three days. Initially, I got pain and liquid discharge from ears. Now, pain has gone but slight liquid discharge and ear block i... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having fungal infection of the external ear, which is manifested by itching and discharge from the ear. The fungal infection of the external ear is most commonly associated with the fungal infection of the hair rooted in the scalp. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area ... |
Hello doctor,So, I have hives, also known as chronic urticaria. Basically, I break out when the climate I am in is hot, or when I exercise. I visited my family doctor and he told me to get a blood test and he also gave me a Cetirizine (Zyrtec) prescription which is 20 mg. I have been taking this medication for about fo... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. It appears to be allergic reaction. 2. You can continue with cetirizine. Along with it, mild steroids like prednisolone will be helpful.3. Blood test will evaluate the type of antibodies and will help in identifying the allergen. Once the allergen ... |
Hello doctor,My friend underwent a USG and she was detected with 6-week pregnancy and then she took Mifepristone and then next day four Misoprostol (mouth dissolving). Now it has been more than 24 hours. She is bleeding continuously with clots and having severe pain. Kindly suggest what to do now for pain and bleeding? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The bleeding and cramps are due to the process of abortion. Since she has taken the doses of Bisoprolol, the process should be complete in a couple of days. She needs to take rest and avoid stress. If the bleeding is heavy, she can take tranexamic acid s... |
Hello doctor,I have hydrocele for so many years. But as it is not showing any problem so I left it till now. But now I want to go for hydrocele surgery. Also, I want to know any other methods except surgery which can be done to finish hydrocele. Now I am also going to gym and doing some physical exercise there. Is ther... | HelloThanks for query. You have been diagnosed to have HY Chat Doctor. There are two types of HY |
Hello doctor,I have protected sex with stranger and after that I get inflammation in urinary tract. Should I get worried about it? | Hi, thanks for query. If you have inflammation in urinary tract then you should get it treated. There is no need to worry about the sex. Please take treatment for the infection and forget about the incident.bye. |
Hello doctor,I had a back to back unprotected sex with my partner for three days in this month and my expected period date was six days later. I have taken unwanted 72 on the third day morning after having breakfast. But, still, my periods have not yet started. Can you please help me out with the reason behind that? | Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of hormone & hence it is effective in preventing pregnancy. It is not a substitute for regular contraception. It is common to have irregular menstrual cycles after taking the pill. You can expect your period in 3-4 weeks time. If ... |
Hello doctor,I was having spotting most of the month, then heavy bleeding for two days. I then passed what looked like grey muscle and suddenly no more blood. What does that mean or what could it be? | Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and understood your concern. You are suffering from irregular periods. I advise you to get a pelvic ultrasound done to rule out fibroid or endometriosis. You may need hormonal treatment for this. Consult your gynecologist for further management. Hope I have a... |
Hi doctor,My son is six years old. He has nasal blockage for the past two weeks. Now, he has developed a fever. His throat and tonsils are swollen. We took him to a doctor. The doctor prescribed him Benadryl 5 ml and Crocin DS 7.5 ml. He has not given any antibiotics. Is it fine? Please suggest. | Yes, it is fine. It is a good combination. Ben Chat Doctor. It will reduce the swelling of the throat and tonsils. Cronin will reduce the fever. |
Hello doctor,My vision was crystal clear this morning. I just woke up from a nap, and the vision in my left eye is blurry. It has not cleared up in the past half an hour. Twice over the years, this has happened, and it normalized over a few hours, but I am in a jungle now. So, I would like to err on the side of caution... | Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem. You should not ignore this problem. Please see an ophthalmologist at the earliest. You may have a retinal detachment again. Please get your eyes examined by an ophthalmologist. Your retina needs to be examined to see if there is any tear or detachment. If there is... |
Hello doctor,Last night, I fell from my bike on my right side as it got slipped while driving. My right hand and right shoulder directly hit the road and cause severe pain on the right side of the abdomen. A local doctor prescribed some medicine and I got relieved from my side pain. I went for an x-ray of the right che... | Hello, I have studied your case. It can be rotator cuff injury which may need MRI for confirmation. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultraso... |
Hi doctor,My lab tests are as follows:Seven months ago: blood glucose of 105 mg/dl, GTT one hour 160 mg/dl, two hours 118 mg/dl, morning insulin 6.2 \xce\xbcU/ml, HbA1c 5.2 %, A1 6.1 %. This month: BG 110 mg/dl, GTT one hour 184 mg/dl, two hours 115 mg/dl, morning insulin 5.3 \xce\xbcU/ml. Every other blood test within... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about cancer or any other serious disease as your blood sugar reports are normal. You are having mild diabetes. Your insulin levels are not decreased, rather they are increased. This is seen in mild diabetes. So no need to worry ab... |
Hi doctor,I have noticed that my first molar is loose. I keep pushing it with my tongue and clenching a bit against it and I just noticed that it has become loose little more. I have my wisdom teeth and I think it might be applying pressure forward on these teeth. I read in a book that day grinding can cause a teeth to... | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have mobile first molar don't worry it can be due to periodontal problem, or due to enlarged wisdom tooth, For this you should consult dentist and go for investigations IOWA X-ray if it is due to periodontal... |
Hello doctor,We have a 9-month-old baby girl. She has five brown marks, two of them are 2 cm size and the other three of 0.5 cm. They are irregular in shape. Initial two marks appeared when she was 3 months old and now when she is 9 months three more for added that are comparatively light and 0.5 cm of size. Are these ... | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations... |
Hello doctor,I have red raised rashes in my legs and arms. I used Hydrocortisone cream, but there are no changes in it. Please help. | Hello, Thanks for the query. Raised rashes on the legs and arms can be due to a number of causes. It can be due to allergic reaction to some allergen, infection, Chat Doctor. Treatment can be started only after proper diagnosis. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. Y... |
Hello doctor, I have been going to a dentist about a tooth that is sore. They started a root canal but then did not finish. I have gone back several times and every time they open up the tooth and insert medicine. My tooth is in agony right now. I am just wondering if this is a standard procedure during a root canal? S... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the tooth could be because of the tooth infection. The root canal treatment is done to remove the infected pulp and the pus. The pain will come down once the RCT is completed. Consult an endodontist and get it completed. You need to take a course of ant... |
Hi doctor,I am 19 years old. I have pain in the corner of my left eye for the past one year. I went to the doctor, and he gave me Sterdex. I used it and felt better. My pain went away. After a few months, I started to have pain, but it was not so severe as the first time. I wear glasses and lenses, and I am treating my... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms are suggesting me that you are having a problem with your cornea. The steroid eye Chat Doctor. |
Hi doctor,I just had an EGD with biopsy, polypectomy. It showed a hianal hernia 2 cm. I am attaching photos. The doctor took biopsies, said no cancer. I have had breast cancer in the past. I am having pain in the chest when I swallow, and sternum today. Will that subside? Is it from the bleeding? And, can you recommend... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of breast cancer. So you may have chest pain due to metastatic breast cancer. You should go for ultrasound abdomen and x-ray chest. If you have any mass lesion in lung or any other organ then you should take treatment accordin... |
Hello doctor,I am 29-years-old male. I am 173 cm in height and weighs about 68 kg. I would like to know about testosterone injection if I took it in a small dosage weekly will that help my appearance to be more manly? Even that my appearance is manly but in general my physical built is small compared to other men, my f... | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Testosterone is a male sex hormone and is essential for development of male sexual characteristics. The dose of testosterone that you take should be prescribed by your doctor. Taking it in small doses will not help you gain muscle mass. It should be taken in a dose that is recommended by your... |
Hello doctor,Is there a difference in alcoholic and non-alcoholic mouthwash. Which is better at combating bad breath due to smoking than alcoholic? I am in a hygiene school and want to know whether or not to recommend non-alcohol mouthwash for the complaints of bad breath from smoking. I have recommended tongue scrapin... | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The mouth wash will reduce the bad breath to some extent. But the cause for the bad breath has to be treated. The bad breath could be because of the deposits over the teeth causing gum infection or pus discharge. Or it can be because of the pus discharge secondary ... |
Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with mild hereditary spherocytosis. My eyes still yellow. Is it unlikely hematologist who diagnosed me three years ago misdiagnosed? I do not doubt he knows his stuff. More about me getting worried. I lost weight a couple of months ago. I went very yellow in the eyes. I have always fe... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Hereditary phagocytosis is characterized by destruction of red blood cells due to mutation in the gene for band 3 of the erythrocyte membrane protein. The symptoms of hereditary phagocytosis are anemia, splenomegaly, and hemolysis. The hemolysis leads to hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice... |
Hi doctor,My height is 5\4", and my weight is 61 kilogram. My ovary is bulky with right ovary volume 11.5 cc and left ovary volume 11.2 cc. I am suffering from PCOD. I am under treatment for the past three months. Can I get pregnant naturally? | Hi, I think you can get pregnant naturally. You can track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregna... |
Hi doctor,I am suffering from an infection on my penis. I am using Clotrimazole cream over the infection. Once I miss applying cream a day, the penis gets infected with red patches, pus-filled boils and there is severe itching. My partner is not affected by any problem though we are sexually active. I am not diabetic w... | Hi, From history it seems that you might be having fungal infection on the part. Along with local application of antifungal cream go for one oral antifungal medicine course like Fluconazole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks. Keep local hygiene clean, Chat Doctor. Ok and take care. |
Hello doctor,I wanted to know if you could answer one question for me. I experienced an episode that lasted roughly about two to three minutes where I felt that I could not seem to catch my breath and it felt as if my heart had stopped beating. I checked my heart rate roughly three minutes after the incident and it was... | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a panic attack. Anxiety can mimic this clinical situation too. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests in order to exclude other possible causes: - a cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG-thyroid hormone le... |
Hello doctor,Can you please help me understand my test results? My platelet count is at 1314, and my doctors are unable to give me a specific reason for it. | The normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A platelet count of 1314 is definitely high, but not very high. Platelet count of more than 100000 is considered as high and is called thrombocytes. High platelet count can be due to many causes. Most common cause is idiopathic ... |
Hi doctor,I am a known diabetic for the past 15 years. 20 days ago, my HbA1c was 9.83. I am 54 years old and my weight is 87 kg. My medications are Metformin 500 mg, Hcl 1500 mg, Istavel 100 mg and Glaritus Insulin 30 units. Even then the sugar levels are 246, 265 and 277 after every three hours today. My creatinine, S... | Hello, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your HbA1c is very high. Normal level is below 6.5. You are taking right medicines. But still your sugar levels are not controlled. You should increase the dose of insulin. You should consult your doctor and ask for the same. I think it will help ... |
Hi doctor,When I have the fever, can I take Cetirizine in the morning and then Paracetamol in the afternoon? | Yes, you can take paracetamol in the afternoon. But you should take cetirizine at night. |
Hello doctor,I have small white and yellow lesions with a red border on my tongue. My tongue also develops a white coating, that has to be scrapped of daily. I have attached a photo of the same. What are the likely causes? | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have white and yellow lesion on tongue with red border this can be due to condition like Leukoplakia, Candidiasis, Oral thrush, or due to poor oral hygiene deposition of food debris on tongue. Don't be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral s... |
Hello doctor,Three days ago, I had my atlas adjusted and now for two days, the lymph nodes (cervical lymph nodes) in my neck have been extremely painful and swollen for the last two days. I have no fever or other symptoms. Should I be concerned? I had my atlas which was supposedly two degrees off by an atlas orthogonal... | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your neck and head. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Ph... |
Hello doctor,I am feeling really down. I have had a lot of digestive problems for about two years. I have been diagnosed with candida and dysbiosis but my regular doctor does not seem to know what is wrong with me. I have been very stressed and have suffered anxiety since I was about 16. I was not on any medications an... | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. Cymbal ta can cause such neurological side effects. You have stopped the Chat Doctor. You may restart it again after a gap of 15 days and see if the symptoms are s... |
Hi doctor,I have blood dots present under my skin. But it appears only in my arms. I have them on a different arm every morning. I do not have itching, and they are not raised. | Hello, Thanks for the query. It is difficult to comment without examining. It could be small superficial veins. Please meet a dermatologist. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
Hello doctor,I had a silent missed abortion last year in the third month of my pregnancy. After that, I got some tests done, which resulted in CMV IgG positive. Then I got vaccinated for rubella to prevent any casualties in the next pregnancy. Now I want to try and conceive, but just now I got my torch panel done again... | Hi, I think you can try for pregnancy. There is no need to worry. You can take a course of antiviral medicines for herpes. You can try naturally for 3 to 6 months. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chances of your pregnancy. Hope I have answered your quest... |
Hi doctor,It is regarding my son. He is 14 months and 1 week old. He has not started to walk by his own but started to crawl since 12 months. Is there a problem with his leg muscle? | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Can understand your concerns. Late walking in a child can be due to muscle weakness, hypotonia, or neurological problem. You need to get the child examined by a neurologist to rule out neurological problem. If everything is normal, then physiotherapy can be done to improve muscle strength. I... |
Hello doctor,I was suffering from an infection in my tonsil for the past four days. I went to an ENT specialist four days ago. He told me there is an infection and advised me antibiotic.Now my pain in the tonsil has gone, but I am still feeling something stuck in my left side of the throat where there was tonsil pain. ... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having infection of the tonsils for which you have visited your doctor and got some medicines. The tonsils are enlarged and there will be infection in the throat which is leading to pain and difficulty in swallowing. I would suggest you to follow1. Gargling with chlorhexidine m... |
Hello doctor,Around a year ago, some red pimples started appearing around my mouth, chin, forehead, and my nose. These small red pimples create a red area when seen from far away because they are very small and inflamed. It never disappears. My skin always feels stuck and not flexible and with a mildly itchy or burning... | Hello, Thanks for the query. You might be suffering from rosacea. It is a chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face. It causes redness, pimples, and visible blood vessels in the face. It is more common in women than in men. Treatment is with topical antibiotics and laser. Please meet a dermatologist for exact... |
Hi doctor,I asked a question to you this morning. You advised me not to take contraceptive pills since I have the DIU MIRENA. But I have another question. You are right, I have been feeling my body temperature too high, and my last period almosts last seven days. Here is my question: There are five pills left in the bl... | Hi, thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Mirena is a progesterone only contraceptive. It is advisable to take contraceptive pills while on mineral. But if you are having side effects like high body temperature, you can stop taking pills. But remember to use other contraceptive method like condoms for next 7... |
Hi doctor,I am coming here for what I think may be possible lower back muscle spasms. I originally felt the pain after playing lots of baseballs (swinging a baseball bat many times). I have symptoms such as tightness, limited mobility or restricted range of motion, throbbing pain, and sometimes it gets so bad that it b... | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiot... |
Hello doctor, My partner had a miscarriage unknowingly that she was pregnant five to eight weeks maybe? She had negative home pregnancy tests, a negative test at the doctor, and had a miscarriage the next day after doctors test. My question is, could it be possible there is another fetus remaining inside? I only ask be... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If the home pregnancy test was negative, it is unlikely that there was an ongoing pregnancy. Moreover, if the menstrual pattern was regular, the chances of pregnancy are very low. If she is on birth control, the chances of pregnancy are almost nil. The p... |
Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with dysphonia about a month ago. I have had a couple of speech therapy sessions but progress is glacial. I am still hoarse and in pain. I have been on 40 mg of Omeprazole for a month and Gaviscon Double Action for two weeks. I feel like the back of my throat is still swollen and I have pai... | Hello, I went through your question. I am sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time. I would suggest you to see an ENT specialist. He/she will examine your throat and may order a laryngoscopy to see if there is any structural problem that is causing your symptoms. I hope you feel better soon. |
Hello doctor,I had a secondary burn on my calf, after a month of self-treating. It just got worse. I play soccer and that and the sweat is what was irritating it. So I finally went to the doctor and they prescribed me SMZ, TMP DS. I took it for about a week until I realized I was having a lot of side effects and an all... | Hello, Thanks for the query. You might have developed a fungal infection. Please get a KOH mount done, This can confirm the fungal etiology. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a... |
Hello doctor,Attached is a treadmill stress test result. I would like to obtain technical info regarding these results, particularly regarding the infarction. I would appreciate the severity of this infarction and whether it could be a machine error. Could you also tell me by perhaps drawing on the shot what waves and ... | Hi, I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Infarct means death of tissue. It is a kind of necrosis. Infarcts are seen in ischemic heart disease. Ischemia means reduced blood supply to heart. In your case it is most likely due to coronary artery disease. Severity of infarct can be assessed by ... |
Hello doctor,If TSH range is 18.64, does it mean any problem? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your query. TSH levels are low in your case. Normal range is 0.5-5.0. Low TSH is seen in hypothyroidism. You need to get your thyroid function test done to see if there is hypothyroidism. If present, you need to take thyroxine hormone replacement. Hope I answered your query. T... |
Hi doctor, I have one white lump around the tonsil area in my throat. It has been there a good few months now and the area is swollen. Is this cancer? | Hi, Thanks for query, It is difficult to say anything without seeing the lump. If it is painful, not moving, not increasing or decreasing in size, not changing color then it is less likely to be cancer. But if it is painless, changing color, increasing or decreasing in size, moving then it is likely to be cancer. Pleas... |
Hello doctor,I have a best friend who suffers from anxiety and I saw her almost dying today because of a panic attack she had. All her life she thought she had a problem with her heart but she went to see a doctor and he said she is in perfect health. She starts shaking and cannot breathe and I am really scared and try... | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your friends recent problems. Now, panic attacks can be very distressing for the person having them as well as for the people around them. Since you have mentioned that your friend has been having such attacks repeatedly,... |
Hello doctor,I had elevated ALT levels between 50-130 for the past one and half years with slight enlargement. Recently, I have elevated AST levels. There is no hepatitis or inflammatory diseases, alcohol, drug use, or fatty liver, or Addison\s.Liver biopsy showed inflammation, but a resolving process likely attributed... | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. You have mentioned that you have elevated ALT levels for the past one and half years. I would like to know if you have got tested for autoimmune liver disease like autoimmune hepatitis. If not tested, you can get tested for it. You h... |
Hi doctor,I have a small pimple on the penis and testicles for the past six years. I consulted a doctor a long time ago. The doctor told me that it is normal. Please help me. | Welcome to Chat Doctor .com and myself |
Hello doctor,After unsafe exposure, I got 49 days ELISA antibody test done, 71 days HIV proviral DNA PCR test, 87 days ELISA antibody test. All were negative. The antibody test I took is not a fourth generation test. Is it conclusive or should I take another test? If I repeat the HIV test after six months what is the c... | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that as your all test is negative you have nothing to worry. Secondly as you have exposed to the HIV you have to take the test again after 3 months. Till that time you have to wait and watch. Do not worry as y... |
Hello doctor,I am 16 years old, and I wear contact lenses. I have never really taken them off. I would sleep with the contact lenses in my eyes and I have started wearing them since I was 13 years old. I would change them, but I would not take them off, and I would go days. My vision gets worse when I go to the eye doc... | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. It is not advisable to wear contact lenses for such a long time without taking them off. This can cause infection of the cornea. This is the transparent dome at the front of the eye. It is very painful and can cause loss of vision. You need to take a break from ... |
Hi doctor,While working out today, I was doing a shoulder press. I was doing it too fast, and at one point, I got a sharp pain in my back, near where my ribs meet my spine. Since then, I am also having very sharp pain when inhaling and exhaling, as well as when rotating my torso or neck. Should I need to go for urgent ... | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and ribs. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physio... |
Hello doctor,I am 26 years old. I have seen my period in the second month of last year and miss it up for a further two months. I have seen it again after three months and stopped at the end of that month. But anytime I have sexual intercourse, I will bleed and past lots of blood clots for at least three days and then ... | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The pattern of your menstrual cycle is not regular. This is suggestive of hormone imbalance. The cause of the imbalance can be stress, infection, weight changes, polycystic ovaries, thyroid dysfunction, etc. You need a proper clinical evaluation, a trans... |
Hello doctor,I have an astigmatism of O.D. -0.75, -1.25 90 OS: -1.0 -0.75 85. The last week I have had constant headaches and periodic blurry vision. I am wondering if this could be a result of not wearing my glasses. How often should I be wearing my glasses? The periodic blurry vision started two weeks ago and one wee... | Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. I think you are not wearing your glasses and the symptoms are due to that. You should wear your glasses all the time. If you do not wear your glasses, the eye muscles get fatigued and cause the symptoms you have. Hope I have answered your query. Let ... |
Hello doctor,My upper front tooth with root canal has moved inside because of an injury and it is bleeding. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If the tooth has moved after trauma, then it is a case of vertical fracture of tooth. In such cases, the tooth is root canal treated and a post and core build up is done. The tooth is left for 3-4 months for healing. Afterwards, a crown is placed over the tooth.... |
Hello doctor,Two years before, I got tested my whole body and blood. There are some dark circles that appear on my body and I am getting treated regularly, but still, my blood has some problem. I get PT and INR tests done regularly. | Hello, I have gone through your question. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I need to know what kind of blood problem you have and for what you are taking PT and INR tests. If you are on oral anticoagulants like warfarin, then you need to maintain INR between 2 and 3 to prevent thrombosis. If you are on oral anticoagulants... |
Hello doctor,I feel pain after eating some food around the belly button. Sometimes, it feels warm also around belly button and itching as well and tastes come from mouth what I ate. So, I want to know what is happeing with me. | Hi. Thanks for your query. This is a classical finding of gastritis. You need to take a PPI, antacid, soft bland diet, small frequent meals, avoidance of all foods and beverages that increase your problem. |
Hello doctor,I had kissed a prostitute on lips and breast but did not have intercourse with her. I have no cut on lips and mouth. Is there any chance of me getting any STI? | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As you have not had intercourse there are no chances of STI. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
Hello doctor,I have spastic paraplegia. Everything I have tried has not worked. I was told to try a medication called L-Dopa. Will this medication help me? | L-Dopa is a medication that can help you. But you need to be under a doctors' supervision. |
Hello doctor,I am a 17-year-old. I am 5\7" in height and140 lbs weight. My dad is 5\9, and my mom is 5\1. I would like to at least reach 5\9 to 5\10. My diet is exceptional. I am taking a multivitamin, and I do not have any deficiencies. I am thinking of taking 1500 mg of Glucosamine because I read studies concluding t... | Hello, Height is a genetically determined factor and can not be altered with Chat Doctor. However, calcium and protein supplements can help in gaining height. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hello doctor,I am having back pain near the spine on the right side, especially when I go downstairs or go for a walk. My back gets locked when I am standing still. There is too much pain on the right side while sitting on a hard surface. There is also nerve pain after having food sitting on the ground. There is pain o... | Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be lumbar spondylosis. It can be confirmed by x-rays. MRI of spine rule out other causes. Back exercises, Diapering, glucosamine sulfate neurotrophic such as methycobalamin and analgesics (DI... |
Hello doctor,I have an odd thing happening in my left eye. I see a flash of light when I look right to left in the left side of my eye. It is a curve from top to bottom. It happens in daylight, nighttime, and even in the dark with my eyes closed. I move my pupil left to right and see a bright arc of light. I cannot mak... | Hello, Thanks for the query. This can be a sign of nerve damage. Please get your eyes tested. If there is a problem with the optic nerve, it can cause flashes of light. Please meet an ophthalmologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,Hemoglobin: 14.3, platelets: 174000, SGOT: 38.9, SGPT: 65.0 and vitamin D: 23.6. All other reports are normal. | Your liver enzymes are elevated, but you need to provide more information about the other liver enzymes, bilirubin, etc. to give a better opinion. |
Hi doctor,I have not grown to the expected height. I am 173 cm. My mother is 173 cm and father is 189 cm. I had a blood test to determine my HGH levels. The doctor asked me for a testosterone and GH test. The result came back a week later and it said that I had a low HGH level and a 21/42 level testosterone. Is this no... | Hello, Height is a complex trait determined by many genetic and environmental factors. The height of parents do not always reflect in their offspring. You need not worry about your height. HGH levels are low, but they do not cause any problem. Testosterone levels are normal. Erectile dysfunction is not related to testo... |
Hello doctor,I am six days post operative from a full tummy tuck with liposuction and muscle repair. I feel that I am recovering normally from what I was told and what I read. However, the area immediately above my belly button is extremely sore and appears to almost be bulging and is slightly elevated when touched. I ... | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that there is nothing to be worried about. It is normal to have some swelling in that area. It will take some time to get settled. I would suggest you to take some anti-inflammatory and painkiller like Broken. Also, you should wear compression bandage. I hope this answer wi... |
Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old, and I have experienced forgetfulness ever since I was in elementary. I usually ace my tests because I have a very short term memory, so cramming often makes do. But, I often tend to forget things when my body takes the so-called auto-pilot mode. During these times, I tend to do things ... | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. I have noted your history in details. In my opinion you are not having Alzheimer disease. You are just 18 years old and not 65 years. In my opinion you are having a kind of anxiety disorder, may be generalized anxiety disorder. Consult a psychiatrist and get his opinio... |
Hi doctor,Five years ago my mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I think she also has rheumatoid arthritis. For the past five years, she was managing the pain with anti-inflammatory medicine, Lyrica, Mythycobal, Voltaren injections, herbal creams, etc. You can see the veins in her hands popping out. I also realized ... | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of your mother. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you mentioned she has pain in the hands and tingling in the legs, I will advise to undergo a thorough neuromuscular assessment. As the pain is in the hands and tingling in the legs, it is related to the pinc... |
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