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im a 13 year old male and have a lump on the center of my chest where the ribcage meets just under my breast area. i have fractured or broken one of my right ribs before but got an x-ray and it healed ok. i notice sometimes when i turn or move a certain way i will feel a slight pain one the lump. it feels like the lump is actually part of one of the ribs. what could be the cause of this??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The possibilities are bony out growth, cartilage growth, lipoma. 2. This needs to examine first and ask for an X-ray chest lateral view to concentrate on the area of lump - to see any out growth.3. If capable mass is seen over chest - then worth to have FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to know what cells are involving (fat cells / cartilaginous / bony and so on)4. To find out internal chest wall involvement CT computer tomography will be definitive in this case (though its radiation) we need to know if there is any growth which can be prevented earlier than in later state.5. Sugget to get the above investigations done and treatment or remedy depends on the findings. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query.Anything to ask do not hesitate. Thank you. |
My husband had a GIST (benign) removed Oct 21 and removal of stomach. Still in hospital because stomach will not empty. A cancer surgeon removed the GIST and has scheduled another surgery for 11/18 to fix, but hasn t explained what he will do. Do we need to request a consult with a Gastroenterlogist about why his stomach isn t emptying as this was what his origianal problem was...he lost 42 pounds from March-Oct. and has lost another 30 in the last month. Do you have any suggestions? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes, you should definitely consult gastroenterologist before another surgery. There are many other nonsurgical causes for not emptying stomach like Gastroparesis, low potassium level (hypokalemia), vitamin b12 deficiency, vitamin d3 deficiency etc. So better to rule out these treatable causes first before planning another surgery. So consult gastroenterologist and discuss all these and get done investigations accordingly. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. |
Hello. I had surgery 7 weeks ago to remove 3 benign tumors in my abdomen . I had 2 large dermoid ovarian tumors (size of an orange and grapefruit) and my adrenal gland was removed due to the adrenal tumor being the size of a racquetball. Fast forward to last week and I suddenly began experiencing pain in my lower right side. Sometimes it is in my lower abdomen (similar to the feeling I had when I had the ovarian cysts) and sometimes it is in my right lower back. I am concerned that I am getting another cyst or that I have an issue with my kidney. Other than the tumors, I ve been a very healthy person. I m 5 3 and weigh 105 lbs. Could you provide any insight as to why I would be feeling this particular pain? Thank you, Keri | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone surgery for removal of ovarian tumor and a Chat Doctor. Most likely this pain may be due to post-operative adhesions in abdomen which develop due to surgery Most of the tie these adhesions get absorbed over a period of time. However, consult the surgeon who has performed the surgery for evaluation and further treatment. He may advise getting ultrasound scanning of the abdomen to confirm the diagnosis,In the meanwhile take painkillers like Broken available over the counter of medical store. |
hi I had my tubes removed due to my parents wish @ 23 I now own to businesses my own home my three son are almost out of school I what to get married my friend has no kids I want to know what is IVF or essure procedure? or do you have other options for me? and about how much? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. If both your tubes are tied then the method of pregnancy is IVF. It is in vitro fertilization. Here ovum will be taken from your ovary under ultrasound guidance, when size will be appropriate, and it will be made to fertilize with sperm outside your body and then the embryo will be implanted inside your womb and proper treatment given for maintained of pregnancy, under strict supervision of your Chat Doctor. It is a non-surgical method of sterilization, for not having baby in the future. Thanks. |
I was scheduled for a root canal, and after almost three hours and another xray my dentisit said he would have to send me to a root canal specialist--or just an extraction --I had a deceision to make--meanwhile I am suffering from a very sore mouth and wondering if it because I may have bitten down on the area-- what do you think? and what should iI do to ease this situation | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Your dentist has suggested you in right direction. Whenever the tooth/teeth is grossly decayed or infection involves the fur cation areas. Then in such chronic cases it is always better to consult an Endodontist(root canal specialist and go for extraction.Therefore, you can meet your endodontist with the recent x-rays and then do as per advised.Meanwhile, continue with your medication and do warm saline rinses. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. |
i am 31 years old, 5.7" height, 85kg weight & a diabetic patient .My blood pressure is 100/149. Recently i was found my cretnine level high by 1.9 mg/dl. so my doctor suggest me to take insulin along with some medicine like BenFORCE TABLETS, NEPHROCAPS CAPSULE,AZTOR-10,VOBOSE-0.3, GISSICOR CAPSULES & RAMISTAR-5 . SO I WANT TO KNOW WHICH Medicine is for which desises ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your concern. Your reports suggest a diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy, with hypertension(high B.P.) and renal failure. You should mention duration of diabetes, hypertension and kidney failure. The treatment will aim to gradually bring levels of blood sugar (diabetes), creatinine(kidney failure), and B.P.(hypertension)to normal levels. Repeated tests of blood routine, FBS,PP2BS, creatinine, uric acid, electrolytes and B. P will be done, to assess progress. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
I had bilateral stents removed yesterday and I am nautious and running a fever of 102.3..it has been raising all day. I had some pain so the nurse told me to take 2 oxycodone every 4 hours. It helps the fever for a while..it goes to 100.5 but then shoots right back up at then end of 4 hours. If this fever is from the stent removal..should I be at the emergency room receiving antibiotics? I have a 1 year old that was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday as well and has had a fever for the last 5 days. My chest does not hurt nor do I have nasal discharge. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear I can understand your concern. I would like to suggest you that if you have any lung infection then apart from fever you will have cough and sputum or chest pain etc .if you do not have any of this then the most common cause seems to be stent removal site. Get this site checked and if there is any redness induration or pain then this will be the cause. You should consult your physician for further evaluation and management. Hope this will help you. If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me. Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. |
I had Internal lateral spinc. surger three weeks ago along with a sentential pile removed. The imoportant surgery is going okay, however the open fissure woumd is still very sore with a discharge of green mucus. It is not a lot, however, is this normal or an infection?. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, I understand your concern The fissure wound after surgery anomaly takes a bit more time (10=14 days) to heal because of it being soiled daily/often with incontinence of gasses/ stools. A perfect care/ cleanliness & nursing is essential for healing along with regular medicines as per doctors advise. You have been operated 3 weeks before, with green discharge in it.-which indicates infection. - For this you need to be particular in cleaning the wound after each visit to washroom/mop it gently Chat Doctor. - visit your surgeon & ask for need of medicines in case there is no progress within 5 days of intensive care of wound. - Take vitamin B complex/ It. C helps to heal. Thanks. |
My wife is feeling a pain on lafeside of back on kedney. I made following tests as advised by doctor :- Ultrasonography of whole abdomen, CT Scan of backside, Urin RE, Blood Urea , Uric Acid , Chest X-ray, TC, DC, Himoglobin, etc. Everything is normal. Is it psychological problem? Now a days she became very much cool & she used to avoid conjugal life. She became very much bad behabed. what to do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Forum. The reason of pain might be something related to spinal cord or muscle pain due to sprain or over exertion. As a second trial show her to an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis. If cant find anything it could be hallucination due to version towards sex. Cause for that might be vaginismus due to various reasons. None of them are her faults and every thing has remedy. Lastly if it is psychological also there could be a potential cause and there is treatment for that also you can consult a psychiatrist. Thank you. |
I had ahernia operation about 8 years ago via orthascopic by my belly button about 4 years ago working out at the gym i had a strange hot flash feeling and ever since I have had many different symptoms. burning sensation on my face and my scalp.a cough that is intrmintant but will not go away and extra flem in my throat. I have stomach paains that make feel nosiousnPlease let me know what you think | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Well, from the history your present symptoms are not at all related to the hernia operation. Get checked by an ENT Surgeon for ENT endoscopy and clinical evaluation to see for the reasons for burning sensation on the face and scalp, irritant coughing, extra flame in your throat. Get treated with decongestants, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. And you will be fine. It looks that the strain from coughing and the gym work-outs are causing these problems. |
Hi, Savita this side I got to know that my father has detected elevated microalbumin in Kidney due to Diabetis, pleaze tell me some precuation. According to the net, range should be 20 n my father report has detected 32.5 pleaze advise something asap. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. By definition, it corresponds to an albumin excretion rate of 20 to 200 micro/min (30 to 300 mg/day) or an albumin to creatinine ratio (mg/MML) of 2.5 to 25 in males and 3.5 to 35 in females. Microalbuminuria is an important clinical finding because it is not only associated with an increased risk of progression to overt proteinuria (macroalbuminuria) and renal failure, but also cardiovascular events. A stricter control of diabetes and any heart disease is required, and please follow up regularly with your doctor. |
sir i am having ocd(Obsessive compulsive disorder) for more than 20 years. I m fed up of this disorder. now i m 33yrs old now my family members are decided to marry me. But i m not interested because of ocd. I m having more thoughts of sucidal eg. falling from building is the top most which is troubling me and many more thoughts like holding people woman while walking on the streets, hugging people, talking worstly, throw the baby from the top, pushing people from the top of building while talking with me really i m fed up with all these thoughts if i marry girl will she support me for this disorder never she will call me as mental patient and if i have a child my child would also become like me as it is hereditary. i m fed up sir sucidal thoughts r more for me pls help me shall i marry, will the disorder is hereditary pls help me from all these i m greatful to u i m taking clofranil 50mg at night i have tried all medicine like prodep, oleanez, clofranil, serta etc no medicine is making me to come out of this disorder pls help i have decided to suicide my self i m fed up if there is any operational therapy pls tell me i vl make that pls help me i am decided to suicide its troubling me lot pls pls pls pls help me sir pls. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are quite distressed about your OC symptoms. You have mentioned that you have been tried on many medications but they haven't been successful in controlling your symptoms. In such a case, you may be suffering from a treatment-resistant OCD. Now, this doesn't mean that there is no treatment available. It just means that more intense treatments or therapies are required. You have mentioned that you are on 50 mg Conrail (Clomipramine). This is a very small dose and people with severe OCD can be given up to 250-300 mg per day. Another effective option is to combine CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) with medication for better results. So, don't lose heart - please discuss with a good psychiatrist regarding further treatment options. Wish you all the best. |
I ve had back surgery and neck surgery... But it gets so painful it feels like my spine is being riped out of my back... It happens every day, I m unable to walk far or lay down for long or to stand... I m at my whits end... Is there realy any help for someone like me... It s ruining my maridge,taken my life away... I don t have Insurance... What can I do... I m looseing it because of pain!!! Will this cost me anything?! Sue. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear patient Detailed history is needed regarding 1. What surgery was done 2. Why it was done 3. At what spinal level it was done? If surgery was done to remove compression of spinal cord by disc then result should be fruitful. If there was myelopathy already before surgery then results are not good. Was MRI done and if done what was the report? Please give details of this question and then only I can guide you regarding further care. |
Hi. Lately I have been feeling very jittery and out of sorts. For example, today I have felt jittery since getting up. I cant focus. I also am irritable. I seem to have more and more jittery days lately. I notice that when I wake up too early and go back to sleep for around a half hour I wake up like this. I also ate lots of sugar during holidays. Why am I feeling like this? I hate it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a difficult time lately due to your psychological problems. Such symptoms like irritability, jitteriness, early awakening etc. could be indicative of a depression. However, a detailed history and a psychological assessment is needed to make a definitive diagnosis. From your description, it appears that these symptoms are putting through a lot of distress and affecting your overall functioning. So, it is essential that you seek professional help. Don't worry, there are effective treatment options in the form of medication and psychological therapy that can help you overcome your problems. |
i m a 26 years old women and an advocate. we are planning for a baby for last 2 months. but did not succeed. before trying for a baby i had normal period no sickness etc. but after planning i fill very tried before my menstrual period. last month my period was 7 days late before last month i had a regular period. m taking folvite as suggested by my doctor. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:1) Pregnancy depends on proper timing of ovulation & unprotected sexual intercourse. Ovulation occurs approx 14 days before next due date in regular cycle. 2) Late period may be due to hormonal imbalance, mental stress, ovarian cyst, weight gain, irregular diet habit, thyroid disorder, pelvic infection etc.3) Above conditions should be ruled out, and you need to take Progesterone pill (D16 to D25) to regularize cycle.4) Ovulation prediction kit should be used in this context to predict ovulation, and you should prepare for that day for unprotected sexual intercourse. 5) You would need to do this for at least 6 months to 1 year to make sure that you have given the natural process a chance. 6) vitamin E, Zinc and folic acid supplements are very much helpful in improving fertility and chance of pregnancy. If with the above procedure, you fail to conceive, then you may need some initial investigation to narrow down the possibilities. These include:1) Fresh semen analysis for husband2) Ultrasound pelvis to check reproductive organs grossly.3) Mystery salpingography (HSG)-for tubal patency test.4) Hormonal test-thyroid profile, LH/FSH, Estrogen & progesterone level.5) For ovulation-Day 21 progesterone level assay or serial ultrasound on day 12-16 for follicle measurement.6) For cervical factor-Post coital test & anti sperm antibody test.7) Blood sugar (PPBS) etc. Hope, it will be helpful for your information. Good luck. |
hi doctor.my mother has a liver problem from last 8 months.her blood reports are abnormal as: platlets: 46 ESR: 40 NORMAL: 20 BILIRUBIN: 3.6 NORMAL: .2-1.2 S.G.P.T: 187 NORMAL: 5-55 S.G.O.T: 473 Normal : 5-40 her hepatitus A,B,C and E Test are normal. i dont know where is the problem because there is no hepatitus A,B,C,E. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, rizwan5125,If your mother has had this for over six months, the conditions chronic liver disease. She seems to have a very low platelet count and her Bilirubin levels are mildly elevated and her enzymes are moderately high. I am glad that her Hepatitis profile was negative especially for Type-B and Type-C. They are the bad ones. Type-A does not cause chronic liver disease. I am sure your mother never abused alcohol, so we can eliminate that as a cause. There are certain Chat Doctor. Ibuprofen, Naproxen, sulfa |
I am finding it difficult to breathe for past couple of days. I feel as if am short of oxygen and tends to take deeper breaths and keep yawning. I smoke around 5-6 ciggaretes a day and am a working professional. What can be the reason and cure for it.?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for this. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Quit smoking as soon as possible. This will help you more than Chat Doctor. 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. |
I am 63 years old obese woman with history of asthma and chronic bronchitis. Yesterday I started coughing which by late last night developed a deep sound. My neck feels tight when I cough and my head. Face.ears,and throats hurts when I cough. Will taking nebulizer with solution that expired nov 16 hurt or help me. I already have a call in to my doctor for my symptoms and for solution and new nebulized. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | If u didn't open the solution bottle, and it is sealed then u can take it in emergency. It sounds though you're suffering from acute bronchitis and need nebulization immediately. Since you're obese u need to sleep with your head raised at a higher level so that your respiratory tract pathway is clear and u can breathe pastry to take early morning walks regularly and take high protein foods like egg whites or lean meats and chicken without skin and moderate amounts of carbs. This will directly stimulate your immune system and decrease recurrent attacks of bronchitis. Avoid all heavy and fat foods. |
since ive been about 7 ive been biting my nails down to stubs and even though it hurts i keep dojng it because it almost feels good (you know?) ive been dojng the same thing with scrathing and poking at my gums until they bleed, or even scratching my skin until i have a rash. Ive told myself that its gross and i hate the fact that i do it but its like an addiction i guess, i do lots of little things like this and they are really unattractive and its unhealthy, why do i keep doing this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Biting nails, plucking skin and hair are part of impulsive control disorders. Odynophagia or nail-biting is commonly associated with hair pulling and picking skin. In most of the individuals the reason behind these impulses is severe anxiety. I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for expert management. Medicines like SSRIs as Fluoxetine, Fluoxetine etc. are very useful in controlling impulses. Behavior therapy by a trained psychologist help in decreasing abnormal behavior and to impart good desired behavior. Get your complete hologram done along with vitamin B12 levels. Low levels are associated with anxiety and consequent impulsive behavior. Hope this helps you, thanks |
Dear DoctorMy wife is pregnant and she is about 9 weeks now. She doesnt feel the usual symptoms of the first trimester however for the last 2 days she doesnt have hunger to eat food. The food intake is very less. She has been having constipation problem for quite a long time. She goes to the Loo once in 3 days. We tried different medications to get her constipation fixed but in vain. Can you please advise what we need to do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the constipation is the most common complaint seen during pregnancy. The woman who have it during before pregnancy might get aggravated in pregnancy. So laxatives, adequate fluids up to 3 liters per day and high fiber diet should be taken to prevent constipation. Daily exercise or antenatal yoga should be practiced. There might be increased risk of piles in those with constipation. Agiolax granules is one of the effective laxative. It is plant based and not associated with side effects. So it can be tried. Hope this helps. Best regards... |
My tongue looks awful - it is black and discoloured. This has been an ongoing problem and it s actually getting worse! I ve visited my GP tonight who, other than prescribing an oral gel (Daktarin), says that there is no other treatment. I m happy to try the Daktarin in case there is any oral thrush present, but I m so embarrassed about it - I dont want to laugh or smile because my tongue looks absolutely dreadful. I have taken background dose of antibiotics - Erythromycin 500mg twice per day, for a skin condition for about 13 - 15 years now, and I know these can contribute to the cause. Can you advise of any treatments please? Someone said fresh pineapple works as it contains salycilic acid? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The discoloration over the tongue can occur secondary to the food debris, or it can occur secondary to hypertrophy of the papilla or black hairy tongue or hairy leukoplakia. Consult an oral physician and get it evaluated to rule out these things. If it is because of the deposits and hypertrophy of the papillae, you need to follow thorough tongue brushing. If it is hairy tongue or leukoplakia, you can get it surgically removed or with the help of lasers. Captain will not help when there is no candida infection. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I have had a broncial type problem congested and coughing plus of mucous for 4 months , Had 2 lots of antibiotics but not effective. Can mold cause this type of problem Washed my duvet and just heard on t.v. one should never do this as it can cause mold to form. Could this be the problem? Checked by EENT Dr. and found airway anatomy normal. Xray of chest normal What could cause this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I can understand your concern. Chronic cough is commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. Since your chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
my age is 30, i am suffering from ckd, i am having solitary pelvic kidney, my creatnine level is 6.9 now which is fluctuating from 5-7 since 2 years. i am eating following medicines: Alfalog, Rocaltrol0.25, Shelcal 500, Renevela 800, Nodosis,Febutaz 40.Please guide me how to control creatnine and urea levels(currently fluctuating from--100-130). | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The main parts of treating kidney disease are : (1) treating the condition that caused your kidney disease if possible to stop or delay any further damage(2) treating any symptoms that you may have as a result of your kidney disease (3)using medications to replace any low levels of electrolytes. You are presently using a number of medications to replace your calcium, vitamin D, bicarbonate and phosphorus levels IN terms of preventing any further damage: (1) treat the underlying condition that may have caused the kidney disease (2) if you smoke it would be important to stop because this can cause damage(3) maintaining a good blood pressure is very important because high blood pressure will damage the kidneys. There is a family of medications that are helpful in the blood pressure and in kidney disease-ACE inhibitors or ARB medications. They cannot be used in late stages however but are helpful in the early stages.(4) it would be important to avoid NSAIDs. These are medications normally used for pain such as ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen. They can damage the kidneys further. I hope this helps |
Hi, I have nt had a period for 18 years now due to taking depoprovera and now impalanon. I went to the loo and there was this large amount of dark brown, almost black clots in the loo and on the paper. This ha been the for the past to days. I ve had nothing for so long and out of the blue these large clots. Any thoughts? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Weight changes or the dwindling effect of the hormones can result in breakthrough bleeds even while on regular contraception and this seems perhaps to be the reason for your symptom. Yet, you should have a check-up by a specialist to rule any significant cause. A sonogram of the pelvis, blood profile, pap smear and urinalysis are necessary. Please avoid strenuous activity and abstain from sexual intercourse until proper evaluation is complete. Hope this helps. |
My brother is having a DJ stent placed in the kidney for calculi at mid uretor. He has come home. He was prescribed with antibiotic medicines, pain killers and medicine for fever. he even joined office for 2-3 days. Now he is having chills with fever. On advice of doctor he is taking calpol tab . the fever stops with lot of sweating. Is this ok. should he take calpol only if fever comes or is it that he has to take it even if fever is not there...pl advise. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for query. Your brother has been detected to have stone in the mid-ureter and D. J stent has been placed in his renal unit to felicitate stone to pass down easily without any pain. The fever with chills that he has is mostly due to inflammation of ureter (Urethritis) or primarily due to infection. He needs to get his urine culture done to trace out the organisms causing this infection and to know the antibiotic sensitivity. Please give him broad spectrum antibiotics like Definite along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure he Chat Doctor. To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria. Do not worry his will get resolved once the stent is removed. |
I have a 15 years son he lately is in his school swimming team and very proud of that but unfortunately their practice is at 5 oclock early morning in outdoor pool and he has to leave to school directly from there. Now he has a cold from two days ago what can I do let him go | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Early morning swimming can cause infection in nose, throat resulting in cold. So better to avoid swimming for 1 week. Tell him to do it warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Give levocetrizine and paracetamol twice a daily after some food. Telling him to Chat Doctor. He will mostly improve with all these in 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks. |
Started with a cold and cough December 3, 2016. Went to my physician Dec 10, 2016 and he gave me one round of antibiotic to help me keep from a sinus infection and since I have COPD, to keep my lungs safer. It took almost 2 months before the majority of my symptoms were gone....then this past Monday, it all started again with dizzying cough and stuffy sinuses. the last 2 nights, I have gone home to check my temp and have readings of 99.9 degrees......this morning I was 97.7....just now, back to 99.4.....I assume my body is just trying to work itself through this.....work at a school district and almost everyone has this in varying degrees....just can t seem to get rid of it.... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! You seem to have had low grade fever once (99.9) with "stuffy sinuses". Sounds like a flu/ viral infection. Taking steam inhalation n lot of fluids will help. Antihistamine/ Decongestant medications can be taken for symptomatic benefit. If you have sore throat do warm saline gargle four times daily and consume only warm fluids and food. Avoid cold. Considering you have COPD, taking influenza and pneumococcal vaccine can help control recurrent infections. Consult your physician if you develop symptoms of super added bacterial infection like high grade fever with chills or rigors and purulent phlegm, in which case you will need a course of antibiotic. Ensure you are taking the appropriate Chat Doctor. |
My period is 2 weeks late this month. Hpts have all been negative, but Ive had excessive saliva, nausea/mild vomiting, menstrual like cramps, and fatigue. With my 3rd pregnancy, it wasnt detected on a hpt until my second missed period. I am nursing my 1 year old, but he is in the process of weaning, so its not nearly as often. I have had a regular period since 8 months pp. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Because of breastfeeding (though in weaning phase) the menses were regular, there is possibility of an ovulatory cycles/ late ovulation in between. Or a span of no menses in between. In such a case you won't have conception. In case you had late ovulation you may have conceived at a later date & pregnancy test will turn +ve afterwords. Please replete blood Chat Doctor test after 15 days & consult a gynecologist for evaluation after detailed examination. In case there is no pregnancy, you have to adopt a contraception method to avoid such tension in the future. Thanks |
Hi, my name is Julie and I am 54 yrs old. On the 22 oct 2011 I had a TIA which lasted a few hours, I was subsequently hospitilized for 4 days. I had a CT scan which was normal, and a MRI on the 3rd day which showed multiple discrete foci of hyperintesities within the subcortial white matter of the frontal lobes and and an additional small subcortial focus at the fronto-parietal junction, Conclusion maybe small vessel disease. I had numerous blood tests checking for vasculitis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis and immunity which all came back negative. The only thing the Doctor who is a specialist in nuclear medicine suggested doing was to do a yearly MRI. He is on holidays now and yesterday the 3rd dec I woke up with a terrible headache and a couple of hours later after sitting I began walking like I was drunk and my legs went like jelly. I thought I was going to have another TIA but it only lasted for a minute or two and I returned to normal. I am very worried about having another TIA or worse. What do you think I should do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, First, you should take aspirin 160 mg twice per day to avoid another attack of TIA. Second, you should do some investigations such as: measuring blood pressure, lipid profile in the blood. If you had hypertension or the lipid profile was high, you should take medical treatment, decrease salt and fat intake besides doing an ECG and an ECHO on your heart. The regular MRI Brain is advisable in your case. The woman who take oral contraceptive pills or a hormonal replacement therapy should ask a gynecologist for help. Third, vitamin B complex once after meals and Benfotiamine twice per day after meals are important for the healthy nervous system. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,My wisdom tooth may be infected, the side of my face is numb and swollen. Are antibiotics necessary for its cure? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. As per your history, it seems to me that you are having acute pericoronitis. You need to take antibiotics like tablet Nigox OZ (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) twice a day for five days. Tablet Lyser D (Diclofenac 50 mg plus Serratiopeptidase 10 mg) twice daily. Before taking medication, if you can write to me about your medical or ChatDoctor. So that it can be safe. |
I was hit from behind while our two cars were going less than 5 MPH. However, my breast--which has an implant in it--hurt right away. My doctor s office had closed by the time I got home. Now, the pain is harsh. It s directly above and toward my armpit and into my upper rib. What could this accident have done to me? What can I do to make it until morning? Should I see my plastic surgeon (first implants in 1979; replaced 6/13) or my Internist in the morning? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It can be simple muscular pain. You are likely to be benefitted by rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. I think you can visit your plastic surgeon for it. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
My 4 year old son has high fever since last 8 days. crocin is ineefective. He has been prescribed Meftal-P. tests for typhoid, jaundice are negative. headache before his temperature starts rising is a constant symptom. No running nose, no cough, but mild chest congestion. Pls advise what could be the reasons. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Fever is caused as the body is fighting against the attack from foreign organisms, headache is the first symptom to start with before the rise in body temperature followed by body ache. As you say child is having chest discomfort child needs to be evaluated further with an x-ray of chest and blood test for other fevers like dengue, malaria as well (only typhoid n jaundice is not adequate). Both Cronin and Metal P Chat Doctor. An 8 days long fever needs to be evaluated to find the cause of fever, child has to be seen by a pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doc...from very first onwards I was feeding my 2 month baby with formula due to low breastmilk,infact my baby is exclusievly depending on formula.First month he was similac 1 and he had 2or 3 bowel movements on daily basis with slight hard yellow poop,but he graunted too much.so switced to lactogen 1 and now per day he has single bowel mvt with green poop but he seems to be comfortable and happpy ,the only problem that I could point out with him is that he graunts with a reddish face all the time.Is there any solution for graunting ?Will the poop change from green to yellow ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, There is a condition known as grunting baby syn Chat Doctor. Baby passes soft, normal stools. This requires no immediate treatment and usually resolves by itself in a few weeks. It is felt that the infant is grunting because he has not yet learned to coordinate contraction of his abdominal muscles with the relaxation of his anus. You may want to confirm with his pediatrician that his grunting is normal. If your baby is grunting with every breath, in distress, or has a fever, he must be checked by his doctor right away. It is normal for the stools of a bottle-fed infant to be green. The stools of a breastfed baby are yellow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
doc i m 20 yrs old and i had circumcised due to medical reason just a day before and its paining really bad and other thing is my bandage is wet due to urine cause the nurse definitely didnt do her work properly so is there any side effect due to urine in my bandage?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. This is pretty common. Due to circumcision, frequent urination urge is common and seepage of urine is also common. There is no harmful effect of having urine wet Chat Doctor. Don't worry. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
Small brown oval shaped itchy bumps in the fold between my left thigh and scrotum. First appeared about a year ago with itching in that spot, but nothing was there. Noticed it around the time I was going to the gym working out and sitting in the steam room. They seem to be growing really fast now and traveling. I sent a pic to my doctor while I wait a couple weeks for my appointment, but he does not know what they are. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggest me that it may be a fungal infection, but it should be confirmed by physical examination. The genital and perineal area is known for fungal infection, as you are regularly going for the gym you may sweat a lot it may provoke the growth of fungus and produce these symptoms. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep the area clean and Chat Doctor. 2. Apply Anti-fungal cream on the affected area.3. Oral Antihistamines to reduce the itching and swelling.4. Single dose of Rifleman, 150 mg orally. The aforementioned modalities will help to reduce the symptoms and improve the condition. Thank you. |
I have found lately that when I get excited or start a good laugh my knees get weak. If I m holding something in my hands I have to put them down because I loose the power in my arms. It s like my body goes weak and I can t control my body for a second until I stop laughing which I instantly do. What could that mean or be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Feeling week after a state of excitement is normal. Body spends a lot of energy during the state of excitement. When I say it is normal, you must understand that it is general and body has a lot of strength left to come back from that tiredness. I think your current situation arises out of you obsessive thoughts. You obsess with that tiredness and when such an excitement comes, body automatically completes your wish. Just ignore the problem and there goes the problem. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
My daughter has been having non-epileptic seizures for approximately a year now, minutes before the seizures she feels a tingling sensation in her face, breaks out in red splotches on her face and chest, and recently has been complaining that her chest is tight just prior to the seizures. She is a month away from being 15 years old, @ 5 2 tall and weighs around 145 pounds. She has had many tests ran EEG, EKG, bloodwork and all kinds of other tests. 95% of the seizures seem to be a couple days prior, during, or just a couple days following her cycle. What are your thoughts | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for the query. By your description it is quite clear that its non-epileptic seizures. This usually appears at adolescence. Aggravate during premenstrual periods, due to hormonal changes. This is mostly due to psychological reasons. Depression could also be the reason, which is very common premenstrual. Some physical exercise on regular basis, psychological counseling and if needed Psychiatric counseling (this does not mean she has mental disorder) may help her immensely. One needs to be patient so that the child is able to cope in better way. To keep in touch with the neurologist is advisable. |
GOOD EVENING, I NEED A PULMONOLOGIST I WILL BE STARTING ON A DAILY DOST OF BREO ELLIPTA IN ADDITION TO MY DAILY DOSE (1X DAILY) OF SPIREVA. I AM SOMEWHAT AFRAID OF THE BREO - BECAUSE IT IS NEW, AND I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE CLINICAL TRIALS. BUT, I AM LESS COMFORTABLE WITH MY MILD COPD THAN I HAVE BEEN FOR A LONG TIME AND MY BREATHING RESULTS HAVE NOT BEEN AS GOOD AS THEY WERE FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. THA NK YOU JUDY BELFOR | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Breo Elliott is having bilateral and fluticasone curate. Bilateral is newer long acting beta 2 agonists. And fluticasone is long acting inhaled corticosteroid. And it is very well studied Chat Doctor. It is long acting so given twice daily. And you can definitely take this with spirea. Also enroll yourself in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy is available. Besides vaccinate yourself with pneumococcal and h.influenza to prevent future infection. |
I was having a lot of numbness and tingling in my feet with adderall. I just made a change to Vyvanse and suddenly have feeling in my feet for the first time in over 3 years. Is this numbness likely to return once I ve titerated to a regular level of Vyvanse? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for your query. Numbness and tingling in the foot indicate that there is some sort of neurological disturbance (impaired conduction of nerve impulse) in the involved nerves. This may result due to compression of the nerve at some level during its course or may also result due to some systemic diseases. A detailed clinical examination and few investigations like EMG & Nerve conduction studies are needed to establish a correct diagnosis of your problem. I suggest you to consult a Neurophysician and follow the advice. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
I have a dark ring on the gum line that encircles one of my back molars. It is not sensitive, gum lines are healthy, and there is no pain associated. I did floss it really well yesterday and a small popcorn kernel came out and it has been weeks since i had popcorn. Any thoughts? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello thanks for consulting at Chat Doctor,the dark ring on the gum line could be tartar/calculus present.which appears as black line,you need oral prophylaxis- scaling and polishing,you also need to do gum massage with the pulp of your finger,do salt water gargle thrice daily,nothing to worry, also get an Iowa radiograph. To check for alveolar bone loss,consult a periodontist for a check-up and treatment.hope it helps,take care. |
Hi, Im 33 years old female been suffering heart palpitations, not only is my heart racing I can see my left side of my chest fluttering/ moving. I have theses episodes most time of the day and have been suffering this symptom for about 2 months I also have pain and discomfort on the left side of my chest and upper arm like a stinging/burning pain. What could be the cause of my symptoms. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Ms, Heart palpitation can be related to anxiety, over-tiredness, etc., in your age usually there is nothing serious. Most probably your pain comes from your spine. I would advise you to take Ibuprofen 400 mg, three times a day, after meal, if you don't feel better in 5 days, I would advise you to have your vertebra checked. Hope I could help nourishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I just found out i am pregnant but about three weeks ago I ate a stem of magic mushrooms while at a friends birthday.Would this have caused any problems. My last period puts me at about 6 weeks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. There is little medical evidence about the effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms on pregnancy, as there are many types and species used for this purpose. However, many people consume alcohol or other substances generally regarded as harmful for pregnancy before they realize they are pregnant. The period of the development of the major organs on the fetus does not begin until at least the eighth week, so any exposure before that time in pregnancy really does not have a chance to expose the fetus at a time critical to its development. So it is unlikely that this one exposure will have any significant effect on the fetus as long as you do not continue to use the mushrooms later in pregnancy. To help ensure the best pregnancy outcome, I recommend you begin taking a prenatal vitamin daily and discontinue any further use of alcohol or any other Chat Doctor. I hope I was able to answer your question adequately and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy, |
Hello, I have a very tiny dark freckle on the inside of my mouth on the left. It doesnt hurt, and it is completely flat. Didnt even know it was there till today. I have no cancer history; although, I do occasionally smoke black and milds. Do I need to be worried? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have tiny dark freckle don't worry as you have habit of smoking it came be Melanesia also, so not to worry, but you should consult dentist and get oral prophylaxis done, and if problem is there in your dark freckles then go for proper investigations Cytology done Hope this will help you. Wish you Good health. |
Hi my daughter is 11 year old shes been running temp for more than 3 days now, temperature goes upto 102 degrees, comes down to normal at times with adol or brufen, shes got pain while swallowing in throat, no runny nose or sneezing, a bit of cough, should I start antibiotic? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid is acute pharyngitis - it can be either bacterial or viral. Viral pharyngitis doesn't require antibiotics. Warm saline gargles and symptomatic measure like Paracetamol will do. But to diagnose bacterial pharyngitis you can get a Rapid Antigen testing done for Beta Strep at your pediatricians' office. The result will be available in 10 minutes and if its positive you can start antibiotics. Regards - |
I am 28 year old girl, weigthing 55 kgs. I was diagnosed with SLE four years back and suffering fom hairloss some 10 years back. I have lost 70% of my hairs. and the loss s diffused . I there a treatment for SLE hairloss.?? wil transplant work in my case. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.have been through your query carefully.dear in she skin and hair changes are very common, unfortunately. And that is no specific treatment for she hair loss.however using minoxidil hair spray twice daily for 3 months help in solving your problem up to some extent. Also take multivitamin with zinc supplements for at least 2 months. Regarding hair transplant, there is no specific contraindication for hair transplant in she. However if you are on steroids are immunomodulator Chat Doctor. U can take a second opinion from rheumatologist too. I hope you are satisfied with my answer in case of any problem feel free to ask.thanks. |
I am 33 years old taking TB medications from past 2 months in my x-ray their are scars in both left and right side, will i be able to clear the medical for going abroad anywhere or doors are closed now for me to go abroad in countries canada, GCC will these scars fail me in medical after completing treatment. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Any lung insult whether tuberculosis, pneumonia or Pulmonary contusions, heal by following mechanism. 1. Fibrosis 2. Calcification 3. Fire calcification 4. Bronchiectasis 5. Rarely complete resolution. Fibrosis and calcification are seen more commonly. These are healed scar tissue. They will remain as it is throughout the life. They are inactive and noninfectious, so no treatment is required. You need to prove this. And for this you need to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT thorax with Contrast 2. Bronchoscopy and BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. If both these are negative for tuberculosis then you can argue with visa authority about not having active, infectious disease, and your lesions are just healed, inactive, noninfectious scar. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
i hav bite by a dog..but thre is light red spot on my leg but its not confirm its from dog teeth when he press my leg with the teeth..but thre is no blood contact with skin should i take ravisz injection ..govt hospital without checking my leg suggested me 5 anti raviz injection. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you were bitten by a dog which has led to wound over the leg, dog is known to transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As there was no bleeding from the site, according WHO categorization it is categorized into Cat II, Which requires following treatment.1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to wash out the rabies virus if it is present in and around the wound.2. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28.3. Inj TT, if you have not received in last five years.4. Topical application of TB act ointment. The aforementioned measures will help to prevent development of rabies. Thank you. |
please help mri shows L4-L5 i have moderate disc desiccation is seen with mild broad based diffuse disc bulge. Mild facet arthropathy is noted. The thecal sac is minimally effaced. L5-S1 severe disc desiccation is seen. There is a central disc protrusion as well as a left paracentral producing severe effacement of the thecal sac. The thecal sac is effaced by approximately 90% Left lateral recess stenosis is noted as well. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there. Thank you for posting your question with Chat Doctor. I will do my best to help you. What you describe here are sometimes referred to as "degenerative changes" in your lumbar sacral discs. It is not good news of course though the prognosis can be very varied. Anti-inflammatory medication and/or surgery should only be considered on the bases of your symptoms. In the meantime you can help yourself along the way by losing some weight and doing gentle back exercises. Obviously you will need to avoid all lifting and anything that seems to exacerbate you symptoms. I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have any more questions please contact me again anytime. Chat Doctor. |
sir, last year i was diagnosed with R A now after 1 year my RA was negative and my urine culture report is E coli bacteria and puss cells found in urine. what should i think i am not a patient with RA or i am having UTI problem still i am having joint pains and little bit body warm now i have started Niftran 100 mg twice and this is my first day. please suggest me i am confused | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Nitrofurantoin (nightcap) is very effective for UTI including one with E cold. It is less bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics also. So to can complete the course your doctor prescribed. After that go for a follow-up culture of urine to see whether it is clear. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
Hello Doctor, My brother has been suffering from mental health disorder since long long time almost from birth. We consulted a doctor only since 2000 and his treatment was continued till 2004. He stopped having the then prescribed medicines(sizodon and feliz). However he was alright till 2009. Again from 2010 he started becoming violent and recently his violence increased. He is non adjustive, does not like change. With lot of difficulty we have initiated treatment again but I want him to take to bangalore with me, and he is not willing to come permanently, He stays with my parents in bhubaneswar and he treats my parents very aggresively and sometime violent. He does not expose much in front of others, even me, and remains polished most of the time, please advise doctor, I am desperate to find out a solution.. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writingFrom what I understood, your brother has some mental health issues, which has been there since early childhood, and has been causing you a lot of trouble of late. As you have mentioned, he however responds well to medicines, and hence probably that is what is needed presently. Visit a psychiatrist, and get him on a regular medicine regimen. Subsequently, the treatment can be planned accordingly. Hope that helps, Chat Doctor. |
Male22Roughly 5ft 10-11inches heightWeigh approximately 155-160lbRecently prescribed Dexedrine (Dextro-amphetamine sulfate) upon diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Had sex - woke up next morning with a bump (Cyst, swollen nodule(?)) at the base of the penis where the pubic hairs reside.1week passes - Impatience growing - Had sex again - bump still there.Squeezed bump(uncut/unopened) - turns inflamed (red, swollen)----Bump appears to be roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of an inch in diameter.Considering creating very small incision on bump in order to drain whatever fluids inside. (Concerns: Unknown cause --- Fear of it being cancerous, staph-infection, or indicative of a larger issue) Thought: I wonder if this is related to Vasoconstriction brought on by Stimulant medication. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, It may be folliculitis. An infection of the hair root. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take a short course of antibiotic like definite 200 mg twice a day along with an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Apply antibiotic cream. Keep the hygiene in good condition by washing the area with diluted alone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Ive been having these spells of losing my breath without being active at all, mostly just when Im watching tv. I will start to feel like Im breathing into a plastic bag, Ill start sweating, my heart will race, and it will just become harder and harder for me to breathe. This will last for about 2-3 minutes more or less. This has been going on now for about 2 1/2 years, my chest just feels tight and painful when this happens, I will also feel very dizzy and scared. This also happens when I take any type of over the counter sleep aid or allergy medicine. Ive asked my doctor, hes never seemed concerned nor given me a direct answer or any type of explanation, Im only 21 and I have a 4 1/2 month old son, I smoke a half a pack of menthol cigarettes everyday. It has been happening more often recently, and I spend 4 days a week at home alone with my son, please help me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The smoke can be causing allergies or any food can also cause allergy allergy can affect any age at any time with any substance you stop smoking otherwise it is not good for health even if you don't have allergy with it get allergy tests done from alley specialist and get immunotherapy for cure temporary you take singular 10 mg busy Ventolin 1/2 SF busy toss 1/2 SF nightgelusil 1 SF your allergies will remain under control |
hi i had been havin unprotected sex but im on birth control pill tri perverm. my last period was n da end of september into da beginning of october but it havent came on and its Nov 1. I took a pregnacy test n it showed negative. Do you thnk that im pregnant n its too early to sho that i am or do you think its the birth control pill thsts stopping my period | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, -Any cyclical birth control pill is designed to avoid ovulation (& so pregnancy). The result of hormonal pills is 100%, provided they are taken as advice, at a fixed time. Not a single dose is missed. So possibility of pregnancy lies if you were irregular in taking the pill/ you missed pills midway. Please go through the information leaflet given in the pack of pills. It will solve any confusion. - The urine pregnancy test at the stage you did, is premature. The test can be +ve after 8-10 days delayed period. - At the moment, blood Chat Doctor test will help you for a dependable result. _ If the blood Chat Doctor is -ve/ you get delayed periods, please consult your treating doctor for any change in the pill, in case indicated. Thanks |
I had Implanon inserted about a month ago and all the bruising and pain from injection subsided, but now it s tender again and a bruise is appearing over the length of the implanon. Is my body rejecting it? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Bit is unusual to be developing additional bruising after having it in place already for a month. Is it possible that the area had some trauma like a punch, or did it get struck with something? If not, I would have your doctor check it out. It may be infected, or you may have some kind of allergy to the implant. This is very rare, but still possible. Please let me know of you have any more questions. |
Hello doctor,I am experiencing lower back pain, and it hurts whenever I stand up. I am also suffering from abdominal pain. I do not know if my period is the one that caused it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Sometimes these symptoms can be due to periods in young females, so your gynecologist should be able to give you an insight into this. As far as lower back pain is concerned, if it has been present for a long time even in the absence of your periods time, then it could be due to a spinal issue. If you have localized back pain with no other symptoms like radiating leg pain, neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, paresthesias, etc., then you can start with following recommendations for an initial period of two to three weeks. 1. To maintain a proper posture of your back while working and sleeping. 2. If pain is more, then you can take a short course of anti-inflammatory medication like tab Ibuprofen or Paracetamol or one which suits you. 3. Physical therapy initially under the supervision of a trained physiotherapist and then to continue at home. 4. Adequate calcium and vitamin d intake if levels are low in the body. 5. Ice packs can be applied if your pain is acute, then hot fomentation can be done at home. 6. Analgesic spray for a local application can be used and is readily available. 7. Avoid lifting heavyweight and acute forward bending in mornings etc. We will observe you for the next two to three weeks how you respond to this conservative management protocol. If you are not feeling better, then we will have to get some investigations like, dynamic x-rays of lower back and few blood tests for evaluation. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. |
how can I find a doctor that knows about severe traumatic brain injury? I got hit 4 years ago - died on scene - went to a great trama hospital - Tampa General - but even they don t know what to do about living with TBI - seems now I ve learned more than a doctor has about it. I was on life support and in a coma for a couple of months - died 3 more times there too.... know I got sent back for a reason - maybe to help folks understand about this..... just need help finding a doctor that can help me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question: Which doctor to consult for severe traumatic brain injury? Answer : You need to consult a Neurosurgeon Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
i have beenn on birth control for 8 months i had unprotected sex and he ejaculated in me 3 times this month, i take it everyday around the same time i have not missed a pill this month. i have been having mild pregnancy symptoms of nausea in the morning a few days ago but i was also very nervous so my bf said it could be just all in my head from me being nervous and worried about being pregnant. i have also had frequent urinations. i took my first white pill today and i am worried i may be pregnant, i was also told that birth control (yaz, which i take) can cause thoose symptoms. i just switched back onto yaz this month so i was thinking it may be the cause of that. and if you know or are on yaz what day do you get your period like on what pill cause there are four. i use to be on yaz and im pretty sure i get it on the second pill. should i be worried at all i mean i am not going to do that again it was a very bad decision on both me and my bf but what are my chances of me being pregnant and if so what test should i take and when. thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hallow Dear, If you are so regular with your birth control pills there is almost no possibility that you would be pregnant with the unprotected sex you had. You are right, the symptoms you have described like nausea and nervousness are the side effects of birth control pills. You need not worry about them. If nausea is making you uncomfortable, you may take proton pump inhibitor tablets like pantoprazole to control the acidity. Please do not change the birth control pills frequently. Continue with one brand that suits you best. I hope this helps you. |
I am on 150 mg of enoxaparin for a blood clot in my liver. I have liver cancer. Since starting shots 44 days ago I have bad nausea and vomiting. I have lost 20 pounds, cant keep anything down plus liver enzymes are up. Dr wont believe that I am having symptoms from shots. What Can I do. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. I don't think this is caused by Enoxaparin or some medications since liver cancer will alone cause such abdominal symptoms and this may be sign of disease progression, and you should see your oncologist to see what is going on. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor. |
I am having a huge problem!I am having a severe pain in my lower right abdomen, it comes and goes every time I get up and it even hurts sometimes when Im lying down. I am having this problem for 36 hours now. I have been to the E.R. this morning, they took my blood, urine, temperature, etc, everything is fine. My white blood cells are in the normal range. No nausea, no fever, no vomiting, nothing. Still this pain is excruciating. From the E.R. they gave me an anti-inflammatory drug and sent me home. They said its not a hernia, not appendicitis. What in Gods name can it be??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Your history looks like appendicitis or Nephritis (inflammation of the cecum) or right ureteric stone or so. If the pain is coming and going the possibility is more of an impacted stone in the right ureter. The blood, urine and everything else can be normal. The proper diagnosis can be made only on a high resolution ultrasonography and / or CT scan of the abdomen. Insist for one. Get the diagnosis and get treated accordingly. |
My sister has tried two cancer drugs for high grade papillary serious carcinoma after she had surgery. She will soon have a biopsy done on one breast to see if this is the cause for her CA125 to keep rising. Which Is now at 400. If they find no breast cancer then does this increase mean the cancer has spread some place else. If so, probably where to? Hers originated in the overies pathology says and OBGYN surgeon beloved the uterus-.... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorIn the malignant lesion (Regardless of type and origin), the early detection and the stage is more important matter, otherwise the chances of metastasis is likely, if it is being detected lately, and have a stage that is responsible for spreading of disease, then spreading of lesion is more likely, but one thing is sure and that is natural remission it may some time happens, have good day. |
Yes, I have been shaking from my head a lot and my hands. Also inside shaking, when I get it I get shortness of breath. I have had some chest pain at times. Ive had 3 heart attacks over the past 15 years. I went to the cardiologist twice and my ekg was fine both times. I take my blood pressure dailey for the past few days. Its been ok but my standing pulse rate is not what my normal is. Resting rate is usually in the 60s. Its been between 75 and 95. I also went to my GP doctor and all the blood work came out negative. What do I do next. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Question 1 : What causes involuntary shaking of head and hand? Answer 1 : This can be situation with intentional tremors. These are signs of cerebellar involvementQuestion 2 : What do I do next. Answer 2 : Consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http://yyy.ly/ask |
iam a 27 year old lady, taking the treatment for infertility since two years. two years before with medication i was conceived but happened a missed abortion. i had a teeth pain and taken some tablet also for that just before tha missed abortion. Now iam going to Humog HP 75 injection as per the prescription of my doctor. please tell me the possibility to the pregnancy by it . or what is the another treatment for it.Itis proved that i have PCOs. and thyroid problems. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have gone through your question. Humor HP 75 is human menopausal gonadotropin which is given for ovulation induction. It will increase the chances of conception, especially in ovulatory infertility caused by PCs and hypothyroidism. The line of management in infertility in PCs is ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization in that order. Hypothyroidism has to be controlled by levothyroxine because abnormal TSH levels also lead to ovulation disorder. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. |
I am 34 weeks pregnant and have had a few issues with skin tags near my genitals, and i recently noticed a larger what seemed to be a skin tag near my anus, and thought nothing of it, but it just tore while i was in the shower and now i am bleeding quite a bit, what should i do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Chat Doctor. I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1) First do not panic. 2) apply pressure with clean cloth or cotton swab at the bleeding point. Once bleeding stops after 3 to 4 minutes, you can apply local antiseptic ointment. 3) Skin tag near vaginal opening is normally seen in many women, but please get it confirmed from your doctor if tag near anal area is not a thrombosed pile Please take care not to pull out these ski. Tags. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks |
along with lung cancer I also have cirrhosis of the liver. My spec said the other day that after looking at my hands [palm side up] he mentioned that it mentioned my cirrhosis was starting to move . Just what did that mean? I am a 71yr, female never mind I did not know I had to pay. Should have been told at the beginning GREAT HELP | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for asking question. Let me know you in cirrhosis hyperestrogen is there because of defective metabolism. So because of estrogen Palmer erythema present. So doctor just seeing that sign. Now you have to take care regarding healthy lifestyle because if you don't care it will progress and encephalopathy can occur. So take good dietary habits like.... Fruits more. Green leafy veg taken more. Avoid trans fat like pastry, cookies, meat etc. Avoid junk foodAvoid smoke and alcohol. Regular exercise. Oily food avoided. Cumin seed powder mix in butter milk and taken daily ... I hope your concern solved. Chat Doctor. |
its not a pimple and doesnt have head. It has no pain but looks like pimple. I went to doctor and he said something about cutting it if I want. He said its not cancer, its tissue something like that. But some times it sores....burns as if I skretched it. What is that? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Good Morning, Thanks for your query to My-ChatDoctor Clinic. I studied your query in depth. I understood your concerns. My opinion on the painless lump appears to be-Sebaceous cyst ? Or a Lipoma/ lipo-fibroma, buring pain is due to the stretched tissue around.-Treatment -would be-a-Consult a Surgeon and confirm its diagnosis.b-Excision Biopsy would reduce your worry totally.-Hope this would help you to recover from worry-some query. Wish you a Fast Recover. Wellcome to Chat Doctor again. |
hi i ve been experiencing pain approx. one hour after eating anything and everything. i feel hungry but it hurts to eat and i am extremely nauseous, but do not vomit or have diarrhea. the pain is 3 inches above my naval and on the right side. please help | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Friend. Hi, I am Chat Doctor, I have read your query in detail, I understand your concern. This might be due to:1. Acid Peptic Disease with Gastric ulcer2. Cholelithiasis. I advise you to follow:1. UGI Endoscopy.2. USG Abdomen.3. A combination of Pantoprazole and Risperidone once a day.4. Soft, Bland diet.5. Avoid Heavy meals. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Chat Doctor, MD |
I have round flesh colored quarter size itchy bumps on my upper legs and. one behind my knee. My mother just had a stroke...and i have a Great deal of stress.wondered if it was stress induced or Bites or what....please help have not been to dr yet. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! From what you have described, it seems you had insect bites. Take a tablet of cetirizine. It will bring relief from itching. Change your bedsheets as bed is the most common place where insects bite. However, it might also be fungal infection for which you'll need to take an antifungal tablet and local application of antifungal cream. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. With warm regards, |
hi doctor i got sperm leakage for last two years and now i feel no strength in my body i m 22 years old and i hve this desease due to over masturbation and i m totally dissapointed to my desease and now sometime i feel to suicite because symptoms are create very anxiety for me symptoms are a very hard headache, backpain, often sperm leakege after two or three days, feel weakness in whole body, and something wrong happen to my body DOCTOR plz help i take many medicines but no more cure now im totlly disappointed myself and somtime i want to sucite DOCTOR PLZ HELP ....PLZ HELP...... PLZ HELP i shall be very thankful if you tell me the right treatment my no. is 0000 plz consult me plzzzzzz | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Patient, Thank you very much for your question. First I want to tell you that masturbation is an innocent, absolutely normal human sexual response. According latest research men who have often practiced masturbation are less prone to prostate cancer in later ages. Therefore, Do not worry about masturbation. It does not have side effects. It is absolutely normal and harmless. However, the fear or guilt you have towards masturbation has resulted to create your anxiety. I believe those non-specific above-mentioned symptoms are also related to anxiety. When you have anxiety and do not know a way to solve your problems it coverts into depression. Your suicidal thoughts are part of your depression. Dear reader, you have to understand for what you are worrying is meaningless. Almost all men have practiced masturbation in their lives. Your problem is you just overlook at your problem. Also, all your above-mentioned symptoms are due to your anxiety, therefore,treating your symptoms mean in other words treating your build up anxiety. Also, men when they are sexually aroused fluids from prostate and Cowper glands start leaking through the urethra. This is what you have seen as semen and during sexual excitement leaking of these fluids is again normal. You do not have to suicide. You are a healthy young man. My advice is you have to see a psychiatrist immediately. He is the right person to help you. Believe me you life will be good and happy. Stop worrying and consult a psychiatrist soon. Good luck! |
I am 32, (5ft 6in, 8 stone) with 2 children and have had the contraceptive implant for well over a year. Since having it fitted I have suffered from mood swings, periods of extreme sadness, feelings of worthlessness and most of the time feel completely detached from the world around me. In between these periods I have felt extremely happy and excited about the future. It is probably also worth mentioning that just before I had the implant fitted my youngest son was diagnosed with autism and my husband lost his job this caused a huge amount of stress and could be the cause for my depression. I know my Grandma suffered with depression at the end of her life and my Mum has periods of it. I also suffered from depression as a child (from about age 10 to 15) and then I had post natal depression after my first child. Could the implant be the cause or could I be bi polar? I have read a lot about the condition and seem to tick a lot of boxes. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 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. Contraceptives can cause hormonal disturbances leading to mood changes and depression. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link:bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. |
hello DR..MY AGE IS 40 YEARS HAVE 2 KIDS WITH MY EARLIER MARRIAGE GOT MARRIED AGAIN NOW I WANT A CHILD FROM MY SECOND HUSBAND..I TOOK FERTYLE 50 4MONTHS BACK AND BECAME PREGNANT BUT I HAD A MISCARRIAGE..DID DNC..AND AFTER A GAP OF 3MONTHS TOOK FERTYLE 100 WITH .DUPHASTON...BUT GOT MY PERIOD FEELING VERY SAD | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I think you can try with ferry and phaeton for 3 to 6 months. 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 pregnancy test at home after that. Also do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels. Sometimes these can cause miscarriages. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hi ive had some chest pain and left arm pain ive had two ecg come that are normal normal chest xray and a ct scan after d dimer results were slight raised but everything is coming back normal and they say they THINK I have paricardioitis but if everything is normal would this be right, still have chest pains but more of a che now and feel very tired and energy levels are low. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Pericarditis is less likely in your case. Because your ECG, d dimer and CT scan is normal. Pericarditis if present, you must have elevated d dimer, characteristic ECG abnormality and CT scan positivity. So no need to worry much for Pericarditis. In my opinion you are having anxiety and related symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. |
Hi, I m a 17 year old girl and last summer I noticed I had a small lump under my left arm pit. I asked a friend about it and she said it was probably a cyst and not to worry about it, so I didnt. Over the past year the lump has always been there but it hasn t hurt all the time but every once in a while it would be sore for about a week and go away, now it s back again but it seems like it s more sore than it was the other times and it doesn t seem to be going away. Should I be worried? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged axillary lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia or tuberculosis. Or you may have some cyst or lipoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then 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. |
helloi have lower back pain that gets worst after masturbation... i feel tension on my right lower back and feel awful after masturbating and angry that i masturbated. what can i do to get rid of this habbit? and also why do i have that lower back pain after masturbating? thank you very much for your time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The pain is due to the strain of muscles of the back. Also, the back pain n body pains may affect u because u feel bad about the act. So think it's a normal thing then u don't feel many pains. And about to stop masturbating, if u feel you're having repeatedThoughts of it and feeling bad about it later den u may be having obsessive compulsive disorder. It will get controlled by using medications usually SSRI. |
I am about 4-6 days away from starting my period, I did have intercourse around the time I would ovulate. First day of my last period was 6/11/10 and I had sex early morning around 2:30am on 6/24/10. I am now having mild cramps at times they feel like it is my period and other times it feels more like a bladder infection. I also have been a little bloated yet it comes and goes, as well as chunky white discharge. Wondering if this sounded more like my period or beginning on pregnancy. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hallow Dear, Yes, you did have sexual intercourse during your fertile period and the chances of pregnancy are quite high. Please remove the concept from your mind that in pregnancy there are cramps in the abdomen. In fact, any pain in the lower abdomen during pregnancy is not a good sign. You are yet to miss a period. You have got two options:1. Wait for the period to be missed. A week after that, perform pregnancy test on the overnight first morning urine sample. 2. Perform Beta Chat Doctor test. This test is very specific and sensitive and provides reliable results even few days before missing period. Wish you good luck. |
Im 33 years old and my gums suddenly started turning brown. They have always been on the pink side. I dont smoke or drink, but I do have some African Ancestry. Aesthetically, this is bothering me but Im most concerned that this could be an indication of some sort of systemic disease. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. This brown pigmentation of gums is usually due to melanin pigmentation. It is a normal finding with progression of age and in certain ethnicity. Since you have African ethnicity, it can be a factor. If it bothers you anytime aesthetically, laser diode surgery is done for this. However, if you notice any change in gums like inflammation, bleeding, discomfort, I suggest you to see your dentist. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you! |
Dear Sir My semen analysis report is as follows... volume 4.0ml lequefication time 30 minute ph alkaline total count 70 millions/ml active motility 60% sluggish motility 20% non motility 20% morphology normal forms 75% morphology abnormal forms 25% pus cells 2-4/hpf SEMEN CULTURE AND SENSIVITY REPORT... STERILE FOR AEROBIC ORGANISUM AFTER 48 HOURS INCUBATION PLEASE SUGGEST if report is not good. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloVolume 4.0 ml (Normal 3-6 ml) . Liquefaction time 30 minute (Total count 70 million /ml (normal 60-120 million /ml normal)Motility 60 % (normal motility for successful conception require > 63 %)in your case it is low, but conception can take. Morphology 75 % (>13 % is associated for normal fertility, so in your case this is very good). Pus cells 2-4 normal Sterile semen, this is very nice i.e. no bacteria. Studies suggests that normal fertility is associated with sperm counts of 48 million /ml, with motility >63 % with >13 % exhibiting normal morphology. Approximately your semen is normal for NORMAL FERTILITY. Hope this will help you. |
HI.. I AM 28 YRS OLD.LAST TWO MONTH AGO MY i was fell down from stairs and i got severe pain..after X-rays report is that my pars interartularies fracture. . doctor suggested me bed rest 3days n take physiotherapy....but my pain increasing day by day.my pain is increasing and travel left leg. after 6 weeks i am going to neuron specialist.. he took my MRI report...in my report is that my bone are okay.. but indicate one another thing is loss of normal lumber lordosis due to muscle spam in secondary stage.dr. suggest me exercise forward bendin and backword bending.2 weeks i am doing this exercise..after 2 week my pain is still so i am confuse what can i do further please suggest me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | If your pain is due to muscle spasm at your back and loss of lumbar curve. Then I suggest doing exercise like spinal twisting, knee to chest one -one leg at a time keeping another leg on ground without lifting upper limb and with the help of your hands., pelvic bridging, and spinal extension, Lowe limb stretching in lying position. But do not do forward bending exercise. You can also visit a good physio who can understand the biomechanic of your problem and suggest you some good exercises. Here another thing is you can also take physiotherapy treatment like ultrasound to relax your soft tissue. As well, I must suggest to use hot pack regularly and frequently to have more of healing soothing and relaxing effect on soft tissues. Just follow this, and I am sure you will feel much better and will recover fast if you take some rest for next few days along with this. Take care. |
shoulder injury i have what is called hypermobility in all my joints but its more promident in my shoulers. well ive already had 3 shoulder surgeries on my right to correct the multi directional sublacations. which i also tore my laberem, capsule, and front ligament. now my left arm has always done it also... but recently i was working out lifting weights nothing heavy 5 lbs and two days later it started to hurt when i lifted it 90 degrees and above out to the side. now its unstable and almost completely dislocates when i do. i just want to know how long before i should have a doctor look at it? meaning as if its just muscle strain and will heal on its own and if the pain doesnt stop when should i go to the doctor? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, As due to having non-stabilization of the joints doing weight training may lead to small inflammation due to abnormal movements and lead to pain. I will advise stopping weight training and undergo joint stability exercises which will help to make the joint more stable and avoid injuries. Unless and until the joints are stabilized it is not advised to undergo weight training as this may damage the joint more. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I have tingling numbness and burning sensations in my fingers hands and sometimes the bottoms of my feet, and sometimes I have problems focusing my left eye and have difficulty concentrating, it has been suggested that I get tested for MS. I have had several mini strokes in the past several years and have just recently recovered from having terrible balance issues where I had to use a walker and or a cane for six months. Any ideas? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for the query, Please note that there are several neurological problems can present in this way. Though it can be MS in your case, other conditions need exclusion. Other conditions that need exclusion are vitamin B12 deficiency, systemic vasculitis, and chronic neuroinfections and so on. Tests which can differentiate between these conditions are mainly MRI Scan of the brain and spine followed later by blood tests for vasculitis, vitamin B12 level and lumbar puncture. You need to consult a local neurologist and get evaluated. Your management will depend upon the cause. Hope this clarifies your query Best regards Chat Doctor. , MD(Medicine)., DM (Neurology)., Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy)Consultant Neurologist & EpileptologistNarayana Hrudayalaya Multi-specialty HospitalBangaloreMy blog:http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ |
My 12 year old granddaughter has had a continuous fever since last friday, up and down, as high as 103, has had test done for strep, as there were some white spots, the first one came back negative, are waiting on a second test...just feels draggy,...any other suggestions | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your granddaughter is not well. Most of such fevers are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are ineffective and all you need to do is to keep the temperature in control by cold sponging and use of medicines like paracetamol. There is a viral condition called infectious mononucleosis which looks similar to Strep throat and should not be treated with antibiotics. Gurgle with lukewarm water should help. Only in case the blood work reveals raised WBC count, it would indicate a bacterial infection which can be treated with antibiotics. If the fever lasts for more than 7-10 days a test should be done to rule out typhoid. With the little information that I can get from your query this is all that I can say in order to guide you. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any. |
I need a medical opinion. I had an emergency procedure Sunday. A hematoma on my labia and once lanced it was a blood clot the size of a golf ball and quite a lot of blood. I then an HR later had to be rushed back because the blood clot that formed busted and I hemorrhaged. I am anemic and slowly healing. Tonight my feet started to swell and my toes. Badly. What should I do | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, What emergency procedures you have undergone? This may be due to trauma secondary to abortions. Please check for deep vein thrombosis or cellulitis by Doppler study. Elevate the limbs, use compression bandage and antibiotics in case of infection. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am currently on xanax 1 mg a day. There are a lot of times when I have panic attacks and need something. What do I do . I have chronic panic attacks and depression from an injury where a machine fell on wrist arm and hand and no one was around. I was like that for about 20 minutes | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there. I understand that it could be a difficult situation for you. The treatment for both anxiety/panic attacks and depression is an antidepressant medication. So I would suggest that the diagnoses is confirmed and then started on an antidepressant like Fluoxetine or Citalopram. It does however take some time to take effect, but then you can continue with the Xanax. Therapy also helps for both conditions and therapy plus oral treatment gives the best result |
Hello doctor,I have attached an AP view of X-ray of my skull. On each side of my skull from the rear canals down are speckled cloudy areas. Do you know what can cause this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have seen your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The speckled cloudy areas on each side are your mastoid air cells that are filled with air and hence give such an appearance which is normal. However, I observe haziness involving your frontal sinuses and subtle involvement of sphenoid sinuses also which can cause a headache and cold on and off. Other features appear within normal limits. This professional advice provided by me stands subject to the actual examination of the report and image and is based entirely on inputs provided to me. It should be correlated with clinical findings. For more information consult a radiologist online |
I was in an autombile accident and my thumbs were sucked throught the airbags on impact. Besides a brain injury I have aching and at times sharp pain in the base of both my thumbs and to the wrists large arthritic lumps like arthritus I have little strength its hard to maneuver zippers and buttong. I live with pain and am not sure if their is homeopathic remedies and excercise I can do it hurts to press down. Please help me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As mentioned that you had a brain injury in the past and now the pain is in the base of the thumb a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. Also, since the pain is in the base of the thumb, after a Neuromuscular assessment it will be possible to comment if it was due to the brain injury or a pathology of the tendon. Also, for this, you can take a physical therapy which will help improve in the functional ability of your hand to function. The therapist will provide you Therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for reducing the inflammation and pain. As hand is a complex structure it needs a precise understanding of the injury and also the precise rehabilitation plan to get the maximum functional Mobility of the hand. You may have pain which can be related to neuropathic or may be just a tendonitis. For both of it, physical therapy can help you to regain the strength and mobility. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I have been having very severe pain in my left shoulder and pulsating pain into my left upper arm and elbow area. I am supposed to have a persantine-thallium stress test tomorrow in which I have to raise my arms over my head. I have been taking Baclofen but this does nothing much. The pain is a heaviness and is excruciating. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Radiating Pain can be due to decreased blood supply (ischemia) of heart muscles. Percentile thallium stress test is a test to see how healthy your heart muscles are. Doctors must be suspecting that the origin of the pain is from heart and not from your shoulder. You might have had your test and results by now. Baclofen is a Chat Doctor. Hope your either you had a cardiac pain or a musculoskeletal pain, you must be better by now. |
I have had 5 c sections and I am in my 50 now my lower back feels like it s curving and makes me walk funny It is causing pain when I try to do my daily chores my feet and hands swell , I also had my thyroid surgery 35 years ago and taking natured thyroid meds I am 5/ 3 weigh 180 lb I try to stay buisy and Do a little yoga stretching but excersize is painful | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hanks for posting your query. Back pain can occur in any lady who had c section for years together but it won't cause any curving of spine and any walking problem. So there must be some other problem causing curving of your spine. It could be due to fracture of spinal bones or weakness of spinal bones. Weakness of bones can occur due to calcium deficiency or vitamin deficiency. I advise you get x-ray lumbar spine serum calcium and serum vitamin D3 tests and revert with reports. If pain is excruciating get back physiotherapy weekly and take muscle relaxants after consulting your doctor. Any clarification feel free to ask. |
need your help, I am 24 years old I am having a habit of shaking pennies daily from the age of 14 to last week. will I get a problem in my sexual life, or will my sperm count will reduce because of this. or will be any problem for my baby in feature. please help me. what I have to do if I have problem. now height is 160cm and my weight is 60kg. will my sex time be normal or will my sperm come out soon while sex.. please help me now I stopped that habit. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, The masturbation is safe and pleasure giving procedure. It cannot lead fewer sperm count like side effects. So although you masturbate, it will not lead infertility. For stoppage of masturbation you can practice more yoga and meditation. Avoid watching porn as well. Hope this will help you. I suggest you consult Urologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My aunt has undergone a colostomy operations 7 years ago. In the beginning everything was fine but for the past 2-3 years she is experiencing severe burning near that area. Red rashes have developed all over her stomach mostly near the operated area which is causing excessive burning. These rashes are like when anyone gets bruised and the top skin peels off leaving the inner red layer exposed. Not only that the whole skin around her stomach has become extremely sensitive. Could you pls suggest a way to get rid of these rashes ????? Pls reply urgently. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thank you for writing to USI suggest a possibility of irritant dermatitis due to digestive juices that COE into contact with skin. Specifically for the rashes I suggest you to use a topical moderately potent steroid e.g. mometasone furnace or fluticasone propionate, twice daily for a few days. Topical steroids are anti-inflammatory and would help resolve the rashes. These are prescription products, therefore, I suggest that you talk to your doctor for the needful. Once these rashes resolve, I suggest you to use a barrier cream, containing zinc oxide, dimethicone etc. and smear it on skin surrounding stoma so to create a protective layer. That would prevent digestive juices from coming in direct contact with skin. Regards |
What is causing me to keep bumps with puss all over the back of my head? Different shampoos seem to make it more irritating than others. I have tried all kinds of things and have been to two skin doctors and nothing works, but the nail fungus pill medicine? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, From history it seems that there might be having scalp infection giving this problem. This can be folliculitis, yeast infection, sebohrric dermatitis, Dan Chat Doctor. Consult dermatologist and discuss this. After finding the cause go for treatment accordingly. If there is fungal infection in nail, this can be yeast infection in the scalp. Go for one oral course of antifungal medicine like Fluconazole 150 mg once in a week for 4 weeks. Take head bath daily with plane warm water. Avoid using shampoos, conditioners. Ok and take care. |
Few years ago, I have been diagnosed CLL plus pure red cell aplasia so for I have taken 45 units of blood transfusions. Could you tell me how aplasia can be treated. Is that Bone marrow Biopsy can be avoided as I had back injury few years back and some time nerve get pinched. so trying to avoid Bone marrow biopsy. A. B | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have to confirm the diagnosis of pure red cell aphasia by bone marrow examination. Treatment of choice is bone marrow transplantation. Till that you can take blood transfusion to maintain your hemoglobin level. 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. |
i am 33 years old male.i have pain in chest.my ecg,eko,and mri of chest is clear.my dorsal spine have problem in d7,d8,d11,d12.i have no signs of angina .my doctor gave me beta blockers.but i jogging 35 minutes and walk for 25 minutes.plz tell me whats going on with me .i am in tension. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry about heart related diseases for your chest pain. You have been prescribed beta blocker for anxiety and stress. Since you are in tension, possibility of stress and anxiety related chest pain is more in your case. Along with Chat Doctor. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i went to dentist the other day- and the week before i had noticed a red ring lesion under hard palate- the hygentist and the doctor checked it and checked my entire mouth- my dr referred me to a oral surgeon- and told me it was not anything he had seen in 29 years that it looked irritated but not to worry as it did not look like any cancer- i cant get in to the oral until monday and in the interim i have searched the entire web and cannot find anything that lookes like it- also i was on cipro for 10 days due to UTI- cipro made me itch wich i told the dr and he said i had an allergic reaction and not to ake it any more- should i be very worried? or find a oral surgeon i can see sooner | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for posting the query, Lesion on the palate could be because of various reasons few are infection from the nearby tooth, allergic reaction to some food product dental filling, trauma, could be a lesion in response to smoking, a thorough examination is required by an Oral Surgeon, I would suggest you to take multivitamin supplements OD daily for 30 days, at home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, maintain a good oral hygiene, if the lesion is painful take tab broken BD for 3-5 days.... Hope you find this as helpful, Take care! |
Hi, I have multiple sclerosis and have had iv steroids a couple of times and also a couple of oral courses of methylprednisolone. Someone told me that this can affect my sperm count and I should get it frozen in case it does. Is this correct?ThanksChris | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank You for consulting Chat Doctor ! True that improper use of steroid effects the health of sperms, but it cannot be generalized with your case which says the only couple of courses of iv and oral steroids. It is a side effect but not a mandatory thing. You need an physical exam to confirm if this is happening to you. Stay healthy, and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in the future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied. |
Hi, doctors seem to think (but aren t quite sure) that I may have kidney stones. I recently had a bad case of coldsore on my lips but it has almost healed....last night i got a rash all over my body except my hands and the lower half of my legs and feet, it wasn t painful or itchy it just felt warm | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I don't think your rash is because of kidney stones. Rash can occur due to various causes like allergy, some medicines, some diseases of blood vessels. My suggestion is if you have any symptom of kidney stone like pain then you can have sonography done will tell your diagnosis. Secondly for let's have a visit to your doctor to know what is the cause of this. Generally it's an allergic one and can be treated by giving antihistamines medicines. Hope this is helpful. Take care. Thank you. |
So I currently have a concussion from passing out at school. its been about 3 weeks, and this morning I woke up feeling extremely dizzy, nauseous, and I had a huge headache. I was feeling fine yesterday, so I dont know whats wrong? It feels as if Im on a boat and everything around me is moving, which is making me sick. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello . Welcome to Chat Doctor . I read your query, and it seems that Headache and dizziness with nausea sensation makes me to think of possibility of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)also a simple migraine can cause similar symptoms. I wound suggest you to get prescribed for 1) Tablet Betahistine 8 mg to reduce symptoms of dizziness. 2) Tablet Acetaminophen 650 mg to treat severe headache. You should also know to prevent BPPV with some information :Be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury. Sit down immediately when you feel dizzy. Use good lighting if you get up at night. Walk with a cane for stability if you're at risk of falling. Work closely with your doctor to manage your symptoms effectively.BPPV may recur even after successful therapy. Hope I provided useful information. Thanks & Take Care. |
hi iam 22year old and ihave stretch marks on my legs and my lower body portion and back is going to much dark.my face complection is also going darker day by day.iam in abroad plz tell me a solution what can i do.iam in trouble.after 3months iam getting married.plz help imidietly. Iam very thankfull to u. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Thanks for your query seem to have developed skin pigmentation due to tanning. Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent. I would advise that you should use a lightening agent like comic acid and vitamin C combination over the affected areas. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there. Also, try not to touch the area too much Use proper sunscreen (SPF>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads If after all the above measures, the pigmentation tend to persist, then I would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented skin like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc. which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars. Hope it helps To wish you speedy recovery Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have a queation.. In the past year i have been getting these strange attacks. I throw up, get hot, itchy, and pale with a rash on my face, i have even gotten dizzy and fainted before. I was wondering if i have hypoglycemia? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:1. Itching rash on face and dizziness points towards more of an allergic cause with systemic manifestations.2. Hypoglycemia can present with dizziness, however, itching rash is not known to occur.3. Get your blood sugar, eosinophil percentage, and IGE levels evaluated.4. Based on reports, clinically appearing to be of the allergic cause, further opinion can be given. Take plenty of fluids. If eosinophil raised, an allergen test may be necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hai doctor i am sandhiya .i am a pcos patient.i got maried before 2 months .after mariage i didnt get period doctor said i have pcos.now i am taking treatment doctor prescribed me take T.VACFOL,T.OKAMET,T.SIPHENE,C.MIPROGEN 200mg,T. ECOSPORIN 75mg.pls tel me can i get pregnant earlier | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello magic care health user Don't work and be relaxed In my opinion PCs patient has good chance of pregnancy. My many patients with PCs has delivered, and they are enjoying parenthood In your case you are married since 2 months so nothing to worry please do regular intercourse from 8-18 days of period for next 6-9 months, Regarding medicine which you are taking I will not advise taking all this medicine right now. If you are not able to get conceive AFTER 1 year of married life than you should worry, and we have done few investigations but till than enjoy and don't worry hope my answers help outranks |
My son has been saying that hes having chest pains for the past two weeks. I thought it might just be gas passing through his chest so I have him some gas meds. He burped, but two days later and for the reminder of last week he has continue to say once a day his chest hurt and with trouble breathing. When I asked him if he has trouble breathing the hold time he said no more like it feels like pressure on his chest. Also he said drinking water seems to help. Any ideas what this could be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... This doesn't seem to be simple constipation Your work up should be done with..... -Blood pressure measurement -Auscultation -Tread mill-EKG -Chest x-ray -CBC -Calf examination for redness and swelling (if yes d dimer done for rule out pulmonary embolism) According to cause specific treatment can be given... For ex. If it is infective condition than suitable antibiotic given Consult pulmonologist for examination and further work up |
I was born with a red, puffy birthmark right at the top of my butt cheeks (has always made me wonder if I was born with a tail, but my parents say no). It is oddly shaped and roughly the size of a quarter. The problem is that it itches, on and off, and if I scratch it without thinking, it breaks open and bleeds. Ive been using hydrocortisone on it, and trying not to touch it, but this problem has been ongoing since I can remember. Im poor and without insurance, is there anything I can do at home to make this better? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | **1. Birthmarks rarely cause problems, other than cosmetic changes, psychological distress, pain, bleeding, or rapid increase in size which needs to be treated.2. Since you are applying topical steroid [HY Chat Doctor. The risks of laser surgery include transient hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, slight scarring, permanent hyperpigmentation, and recurrence. I would advise that you consult a Dermatologist with Good laser experience in these kinds of lesions. 3. a health care professional can diagnose a birthmark based on the appearance of the skin, so have an appointment with your doctor. [since problem is ongoing]PS. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions |