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I was exposed to some type of solvent that was sprayed in my hard hat at work. I was exposed several times in what was considered a sick joke. I m unemployed and no insurance. It has caused ingrown hairs and gallbladder issues and I have cut my hair. I think what I was exposed to was what is used to clean masonry saws which are like a chainsaw but cut cement. Is there anything I can do for myself. I have been to the dermatologist but he refused to treat me because of no insurance. The prompt care listened to what I am telling you know but wanted extensive amounts of subsequent visits etc. I know it was the solvent used to clean the masonry saws where I was working and can t get a straight answer for any treatment options w/out thousands of dollars. Please help. -Brad Brown | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern from the history given here you have not clearly mentioned the ingrowing hair, where actually you are having the ingrowing hair? But I could say that this is not because of the exposure of the solvent and not eve this is anything to take with the gallbladder although here also did not mention the problem of gallbladder, hope this information helps you, have a nice day. |
I AM 32 YEARS OLD; IVE BEEN HAVING A PACEMAKER SINCE I WAS 5 MONTHS OLD. WHEN THEY FIRST IMPLANTED MY PACEMAKER IT WAS IMPLANTED IN THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MY ABDOMEN, NOW IT IS IN MY LEFT SHOULDER AREA. MY PACEMAKER IMPLANTED AS A CHILD WAS NEVER TAKEN OUT AS WELL AS THE LEADS, AND FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY STOMACH. COULD THIS BE A POSSIBILITY THAT IT COULD BE FROM THIS OLD PACEMAKER? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello ... I understand You’re concern but less likely it will cause any problems beside discomfort. If u get pain on pressing. .at same place then may have relation ... for You’re pain u need to be evaluated by tests like USG and if necessary CT. Only Castro specialist after examining u can take decision ...pacemaker taking out or lead taking out is very tough after so many yrs and basically not needed .so don't think only that c may because... show nearest Castro specialist before going for any conclusion... Taker care |
i have gum disease started about 2 weeks ago my gums are bleeding really bad i seen my doctor while im waiting to see my dentist in 3 days my doctor gave me amoxil and said not to go to the dentist yet cause he will do is give me antiboics anyway is tis true or should i go to dentist too thank tou | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for posting here. Gum bleeding suggests bad oral hygiene. You did not mention when you had your last scaling session. Get a professional scaling done with your dentist. Bleeding gums will not reduce with amoxicillin. It requires scaling and tetracycline antibiotic course. You must see your dentist regarding this. Take doxy-1 once daily for three days. Avoid milk with this medicine. Brush gently over the gums. Use warm saline gargle thrice daily. Scaling must be done every 6 months. Gargle after every meal or snack. Use floss daily. Hope this helps. |
My wife had appendiceal cancer. She had CRS and Hipec surgery followed by traditional chemo. She has done very well except for some pain in her abdomen that seems to get a bit worse. Pet scan show some shadows around the kidneys and we are have a CT scan tomorrow. They told her that her kidneys werent functioning perfectly before and appears that they arent functioning quite right now either. Was wondering what your thoughts were. Thank you | 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 anxiety. If PET scan is showing some shadows around kidneys, spread is possible. If kidneys are not functioning well, CT scan is contra-indicated. MRU is done. Her creatinine will show exactly, the function of kidneys. With kidney failure, chemotherapy also is problematic. Surgery, if considered, is high risk. You may send the MRU scan reports, as a direct question to me, for opinion. Chat Doctor. Manga. |
Hi. My fingers are red and swollen but my knuckles are white and they itch like crazy. I have for the past 5 months been waking up in the middle of the night with sever pain in my arms from the shoulders to my fingertips. I am exhausted, my coordination is off. My arms and hands are tingly constantly. When the pain wakes me up the only way to make it go away is to walk around for an hour or so. If I am awake when it starts, I hold my arms out but bent down at the elbows the pain and numbness subsides. HELP | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. What is missing is your age, It appears it is neuropathy secondary to hypertension, or diabetes, or old age. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I.scaling besides other routine tests for diagnosis of any cerebral ischemia. As anemia also play a role in this, I advise you to follow some diet recommendations as take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, milk, egg, meat, and seafoods to provide body with iron, proteins, vitamins and antioxidants to cure it by natural way. Avoid taking, potato, other tubers, tomato, Cali flower, and coconut, till you get complete relief of the symptoms. Wishing for a quick recovery, and thanks for calling. |
Hi, I am a beginner juicer. im on my almost 3rd week and within the first week in i started getting rashes on the inner part of my thigh and crotch area. now is beggining to spread to my hip area. that look like random heat bumps and itch badly. i am using topical things. but I would like to know what is casueing this?is this the cleaning of a certain organ? will it go away and if so how long? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed fungal infection. The area of groin is very moist and is prone to develop these infections. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. Various antifungal powders like candid are available. These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection. Please don't use any steroid, it can worsen your conditionPlease meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
Hi Doctor Im a 26 year old , healthy female and have been going through stressful changes recently. Lately, every time Im about to dose of to sleep my heart beat raises, and my breathing gets heavier. It goes back to normal as soon as I fully wake up. Sometimes I try not to pay attention and fall asleep. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, This is Chat Doctor. Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes. It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress, or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holder Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo & thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any. Thanks |
Hi I am in the process of weaning of bisoprolol . I will percribed a 2.5 mg over 6 weeks ago which I ve reduced to a 1.5 mg over the past 2 weeks . I was treated with this med - due to a episode of rapid heart beat - suspected SVT . Or a virus attack on my heart muscle . I ve only had the one attack . And a further scan , indicating a normal heart . My heart enzymes returned to normal after the attack . I ve had a ECG 24 hour test and that s normal . I ve yet to have my out patient appoint with my cardio specialise in April . I just want some medical advise that I am weaning correctly . As I want to stop ASAP due to the side effects . I am thinking to reduce it further . My ? what is the lowest does to reduce to - before completely stopping . I am on a 1.5 now , I want to half the dose this week . Is this the right way to wean . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Rapid heart rate needs quick assessment for any arrhythmia. Radiofrequency ablation offers excellent results, I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography, ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart. Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day. Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful. Chat Doctor. Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food. One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. You can continue 1.5 as of now for optimal results. Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management. Post your further queries if any. Thank you. |
I fell down the stairs and got pretty banged up all over. My right knee and lower shin are deeply scraped and my shin immediately had a lump. I fell onto uneven concrete floor. Now it hurts to put weight on the shin, like walking. I have FMS & some spinal disc issues so all my other joints are aching worse than usual, but the knee and shin are my main concern. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, The pain in knee & shin can be attributed to the trauma induced due to fall from stairs. According to the history as posted, the swelling can be attributed to accumulation of fluid or blood (hematoma) due to inflammatory response of the body. The pain and swelling will gradually decrease as the inflammatory response subsides. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by taking analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, ice compression & adequate rest. However, if the symptoms still persist or aggravate, then it will be better to consult an Orthopedic and get a proper physical examination done. Investigation like X-ray of the right leg and knee joint will be helpful to rule out any injury to bone or soft tissue. Wishing you a good health. Take care. You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
I have been having chest tightness with numbness in left arm, back pain, and lots of other symptoms that something is going on with my heart, circulatino, etc. Doctors ran blood test, did an EKG, but nothing showed up. Doctor put me on betablocker, which is helping, but still having pain/tightness and other symptoms. Doctors are dismissing me because of age (33) and normal blood tests. They say it is stress. The tightness I feel usually comes on with activity or stimulation (smoking, caffeine) and is more like angina. My doctor hasnt given me a stress test yet, is making me wait two months, and gave me a prescription for anxiety meds. Two months ago I was healthy. I was able to run four miles a few times a week. Now I can barely walk across the room without chest pain and other pains. Im worries there is something more to my pain, possible heart problem, circulation problem. And Im frustrtated my doctor wont take me seriously. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This amount of agony of symptoms does not sound to be stress related there must be underlying organic cause which has to be evaluated thoroughly as possible - valvular issue of heart chambers - respiratory insufficiency - low hemoglobin - deficiency of certain vitamins, trace elements - others. Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards take care. |
Hello doctor,I had a dog scratch on my foot. So, I took tetanus injection on my upper arm after which I was feeling pain and swelling on my upper arm which remains to continue for four days. What is the cause of swelling and what should I do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I understand your concern. TT (tetanus toxoid) injection can cause mild side effect, like swelling in the injection site, pain, redness. However, the side effect can last from four days to seven days. If the swelling still persists please get back to your doctor to have a look. Few things that can help decrease the pain could be taking NSAIDS like Paracetamol, rotate a warm pack off and on the injection site. Hope this helps. Take care. |
I am on bactrim DS( generic) and took 5 pills on the second day by mistake. I was supposed to take it for 10 days. I don,t have enough now. 3 short. Did taking 5 in 1 day interrupt the cure. The swollen lymph node is still bothering me. It is in the left chest/armpit area. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that your overtook the number of antibiotics. This will not cause any side effects, but the course is now shortened by 2 days. If you are still having symptoms at the end of your therapy then I recommend you call your doctor for an extension of the antibiotic. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns and questions |
I have URQ pain both in my back and around my side to the front. Have had the pain off and on for a year but has become worse in the last month. Can be severe at times, enough to be debilitating especially after sitting for long periods of time. Doc has ruled out kidney/liver issues and determined that it is muscular and my weight is causing this pain. If this is the case, what can I do to find relief in the meantime. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sitting for a long time can cause muscles to go under spasm you should have a good walk daily for at least of 20-30 mins initially do stretch exercises, get a physiotherapy session in that hot fomentation, laser therapy and ultrasonic therapy will help you a lot. Avoid smoking, Chat Doctor. Maintain your body weight as well because our body load is more on back and knees and ankle. Your chair should be comfortable too much bend of back is not good and if you use laptop or computer make sure the screen should be on eye level. Always take a side turn while getting up from bedroom bend forward and do not lift heavy weights for a time. Too much of long sitting and standing should be avoided. Wear good shoes. |
I am having continuous (big sound) cough for about 20 minutes and it decreases after flem (yellow colour) came out for the past tow days. Then I would get some rest. is it bronkitis sysmptoms ? The similar type of coungh I had more than 10 years back. | 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. Yes, these symptoms are commonly seen with bronchitis. Similar symptoms are also seen with lung infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) on the basis of these reports. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi Dr, I need some answers regarding a vibration in my lower right groin area. Ive been told possible pinched nerve. The vibrations has been going on for over a week and a half now. I do hot yoga and there is a weakness on the right side from neck down to my thigh. Also tenderness in the pelvic area. The vibration has gotten worse since practicing yoga today. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hifrom the symptoms you have mentioned you seem to suffering from a neuropathy (weakness in the nerve supply in that area)you need to get your vitamin b12 levels done, you need to be done a blood test to rule out viral infection like herpes infection. You might require to do ct scan of brain to rule out any problem.I would suggest get reviewed by a physician to do the necessary tests. Hope to have answered your query thanking you. |
I acidently kicked a door frame with my 3 smaller toes. It was very painful at the time an still is quite painful 2 days on. However my main concern is that I now have a lump on the outside of my foot about halfway between heal an toes. Should I be concerned and should I get it looked at? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hellos per your present condition I would like to assure you that there is nothing to worry about. What you are having now is a normal mode of wound healing in a post-traumatic condition. If I were your treating Doctor then I would have suggested you an Analgesic along with some other medicines as follows-Tab Attract - P 1 tab twice daily after meal for 3 days. Tab. Antacid 40 - 1 tab once daily before meal for 5 days. Tab. Erlangen 1 tab twice daily before meal for 3 days. Hope this would give you relief soon. |
I dont have a family doctor but I have BC/BS health insurance. About 3 days before Easter my lower back starting hurtingThe pain was most of the time but increase incredibly when I sit. It really hurt mainly down my right side; hip, knee Etc.. Well it hadnt gotten any better pain has actually gotten worse and now it starts in my lower back spreads to both hips and my left knee its throbbing. And is still increased when I sit down. I didnt not fall our anything to have hurt my back recently. But did have some instances over 10 years ago that maybe contributes. I dont know if course for sure... Is this er worthy? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. It looks from your details that most probably you may be having one of the following- -Sacroiliac strain -Prolapsed intervertebral disc at your lower back -Simple back strain The abnormal posture is one of the reason which does contribute to all this. There are some other reasons like injury to your back, spondylosis,etc. which can lead to this problem. Before going forward you should do following- -Have an x-ray of your back. The MRI will be best to check for a problem at back. -Get basic blood investigations like TDLC, ESR to check for presence of an infection. You should do following to have relief in this- -Take a good analgesic like Advil or sleeve. -Do strict bed rest. -Do warm fomentation at your back with help of a red rubber bottle available OTC. Hope this will help in relieving your problem in next 5-7 days. Wish you a happy & healthy life. |
Hi doctor,My husband\s eye got hurt with my finger accidentally. Now his eye hurts and can barely open. There is a red spot on the white area of his eye. What do we do? Please help. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Your finger might have hit the eyeball blood vessels. These vessels can bleed due to trauma and can cause a subconjunctival hemorrhage (bleeding behind the conjunctiva thereby causing a red eye). This does not cause any major problems and resolves on its own in a week. Other possibilities for not opening the eye can be an injury to the cornea, which can have an epithelial defect. This causes a lot of pain and watering, and he may not be able to open his eyes due to pain. For this, he has to use antibiotic eye ChatDoctor. |
Hello sir!! Im 23 years old and im having problem in my stomach and intenstines since last 3 years.. After every 6-7 months. Im on proper medication but still there is pain in ma extreme right of stomach. I only take 2 meals a day. I sleep in early morning like 4/5 nd get up around 2. It is actually bothering me too much now as my work is suffering and twice I had to leave my job . So what can I do to make things better!?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, By history it seems like you're suffering from acid peptic disease. Your food habits and your stressed life and work pattern has a role to play.you're on regular medication but you're not ad Chat Doctor. If uncontrolled you may develop gastric acid reflux, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Avoid spicy food, tea and coffee.Don't skip any meal. Have frequent small meal. Keep yourself stress-free. Sleep should be adequate. Take Proton pump inhibitors |
@ 2 yrs ago I had a stomach ulcer, no problems since. dr took me off all arthritis med. My severe pain arms, neck, back,legs & knees have made me sedentary. 15 to 20 lb weight gain..I can barely walk of lift my arms. I took one 800 Ibuprofen today & it helped with the imflammation....am I playint russian roulette?.....Thanks.... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I would suggest you add pantoprazole 40 mg along with every dose of ibuprofen you are taking as you have a significant history of stomach ulcers. The dosage can be up to a maximum of 3200 mg/day, but that will increase the risk of renal side effects. The lower the dose the lesser the side effects. I suggest try to take two400mg tablets, one morning and one evening. If pain doesn't subside then revert to 800 mg tab once a day |
Recently I underwent endoscopy for gastric problems. after that it was found H.pyroli+ve ,prescribed antibioticcs 15 days course. There was some relief for some days . Again started fullness of upper abdomen rummbling of gases, gas comes out from anus with big sounds, stomach is always filled with gas .more over there is pain in upper abdomen, some times loose motions. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Your symptoms complex of treated H-Pylori infection of the stomach yet the presence of rumbling in the abdomen, flatulence, passing of gases per anus, pain in upper abdomen and so on can be related to the single most cause of such symptoms called Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. But before we label you as suffering from IBS, you need to undergo some tests which should be normal.:viz.CT scan of the abdomen, Colonoscopy Enterocolitis. A course of an antibiotic, metronidazole. Once all these investigations are normal, you have to start treatment for IBS. Continue probiotic for a long time. |
hello doctor!! i am 33 years of age, 105 lbs., 167cm in height. i ve suffered colds ever since i was young as 7 i think because whenever i got colds, i had swelling nose and it was continuous. then just 2 years ago i discovered that i have allergic rhinitis. fortunately after the medicine it subsided. he had my face x-rayed and he told me that i had mucous formation and need surgery. he had prescribed medicine such as zyrtec, rinoclenil and some vitamin c for 3 consecutive months. i had this body pain, headache, itchy nose and non-stop sneezing. another doctor gave me roxonin, xyzal and allergodil nasal spray. it was effective. when my allergy attacks, i just used these medicine, roxonin, allergodil and clarinase. is it safe or do i have to see the doctor again for another prescription? thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern if this is allergic condition then in my opinion the underlying cause need to be found out for the allergies then and then this need to be treated and this would give best results if treated the underlying cause, otherwise taking symptomatic medicine does not solve your problem, although taking symptomatic medicine is not bad, even if you are taking the Chat Doctor. |
Ultrasound of abdomen has been performed. In the liver, there isheterogenous echotexture but no focal lesion is identified. Thereis no intrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation. There is sludge inthe gallbladder with a multiple gallstones. The common bile ductis not dilated.Visualized a sections of the right kidney are unremarkable. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Gallbladder contains so many stones with sludge, so in my opinion only one option and that is surgery. In my opinion consult a surgeon and get its surgery before any further damage. For kidney as unremarkable so get in blood examination for serum creatinine and urea examination to rule out any pathology in kidneys. Rest of the report is normal. Good luck. Chat Doctor. |
greetings...i had a left frontal dural menegioma removed 10/2/13...the pathology came back with atypical features and will begin radiation therapy next month. On my follow up MRI done earlier this week there is a new punctate nonspecific T2 Hyperintnsity finding deep in white matter right frontal lobe. My neuro is not on call this weekend and i am seeking information about what this may mean. It was not on my last MRI 9/13. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | It may mean absolutely nothing and may be an artifact from the study (i.e. nothing to worry about) or it could signal the recurrence of the resected meningioma from 2013. Only your neurologist will be able to tell you for sure after examining you and finding out from your history if anything has been going on in the background that has been either obvious or subtle in terms of neurological function or dysfunction. Please rate this a 5-STAR ENCOUNTER and write me at: www.bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. |
Daughter, 35, been told, via two MRI s, she has mass on her brain which could be a scar due to a childhood fever or if not, is in such a position in brain (middle) that it is inoperable. Symptoms were headaches (which have subsided when cutting out caffeine cola) and occasional fuzzy vision. Currently, she will get MRI every three months to see if mass is growing. Can you tell me more about scaring on brain due to fever? How common? How high of fever would she have had to had for such to occur? As her mother, other than normal childhood stuff, ear infections, chicken pox (she was quite ill then), I can t remember a time of high fever. Just hoping of course the mass is a scar, but how is that determined for sure? If mass does not change, ever, obviously that would indicate a scar - right? Thanks for your help. Karli | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to see the MRI scan images to know the location and size of the mass. The doctor means to say that during childhood she might have had an illness causing inflammation of the brain. On recovery, the brain in the affected area might have formed a scar. This happens during healing. The tissue in the brain forms a scar. This is only a possibility. It will help to get serial MRI scans done and any growth in the mass to be observed. Since the doctor has mentioned it as a scan that means it is showing benign features on imaging. Such a mass can cause problem by increasing the pressure of fluid inside the brain. Also, its location makes it inoperable. Therefore, if there is further growth and block to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain then a shunt might have to be placed to regulate the brain pressure and this will also treat symptoms like headache which is present due to the mass or scar. To confirm that the mass is a scar, additional MRI techniques might be used like MR spectroscopy which will tell the chemical composition of the mass by studying the molecular composition in the scar region. |
Hello sir my pappa can t take breath properly from last 2 weeks his feel like suffocation he told his stool and gas not pass properly and tightness feeling in stomach when I visit hospital for checking purpose then Dr told he don t have any problem his oxygen reports are OK his all test reports are normal he don t have any problem they told ur pappa having psychological problem. Actually I don t understand what he is suffering problem , we all family members getting in trouble. Plz Dr advice me what can I do | 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. Chest pain with breathlessness are commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. IF his chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. 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, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Thanks. |
My 15yo daughter has a fever of 102..she is experiencing cold chills and is achy...we went to the er on wed..flu test negative and they said stomach virus.She hasn t eaten in two days and she has no desire to move...what should I do? She is 5 4 and 140lbs | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.... I understand your concern. But by what you say this looks like a viral illness. If the child is active in between two fever episodes along with non-specific symptoms like what you are quoting then you need not worry. But if she is extremely lethargic or developing rash over the body and along with low urine output, then I suggest you get her back to the nearest Emergency Room.Otherwise you can just continue with oral Paracetamol at the appropriate dose every 6 or 4 hourly once, if temperature is more than Hun Chat Doctor. Regards - |
Hello doctor,I had severe cough and mucus formation which was in yellow. The doctor had prescribed antibiotics, Salbutamol tablet and allergy tablets. Now that cough has reduced but I feel some heaviness at the back right hand side and when waking up in the morning. While I had visited the doctor they had adviced me to take an X-ray. Later they said there is slight pneumonia and to continue antibiotics (Azithromycin) for five days. Also, I have completed my antibiotics dose for four days, still left with one more day. Cough is not there currently and better. I am attaching X-ray that was taken for your advice. Would like to have a second opinion on the X-ray report. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. In attached X-ray report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there is presence of slight consolidation in right side. So, it is suggestive of pneumonia like infection. For that, you need to complete antibiotic course. If clinically improved well, then no need for further work up. Take care. |
my nephew is in ghana , he was having a siezure with swollon lips and was very white, he was shaken on controlably had no temp, so what was going on with him he is 6yrs old he has no history of siezures i wonder what will triger that episode pls get back to me am very worried about the kid. thanks lily | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI completely understand your concerns. It seems that your nephew had first episode of generalized seizure. It's very important to go for electroencephalogram (EEG) to check the reason for seizures. Also, a family history of seizures, certain Chat Doctor. I would recommend you to take him to a pediatric neurologist for complete physical examination and lab evaluation. He may even start certain anti-epileptic |
Hello doctor,I have a symptom similar to gonorrhea and chlamydia with chronic testicles pain and swelling at the tip. Glans has a weird color, and pain under the abdomen sometimes. The urine test reveasl negative for STD. I am waiting to see a urologist and it has been for a year, now symptoms seem to change and getting worse and I am getting worried. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. From history, it seems you have pain in testicle and at the tip of glans. I need to know about frequency of urine at night, urgency to pass urine, sense of incomplete voiding? How is the flow of urine? Any straining to pass urine? Unprotected sexual exposure? Constipation? How is the pain in testes aggravated? Any associated swelling or redness of scrotum? Kindly share a picture of the glans abnormality you describe. Take care. |
Hi, I took a Dollar store pregnancy test and it came out negative, but Im not sure if its accurate. Ive looked up common early signs of pregnancy, and I seem to have most of them. Is it possible that the test is wrong? Or that Ive taken it too early? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hallow Dear, The routine urine test for pregnancy detection gives reliable results 8-10 days after missed period. If this test is done earlier, the chances of false negative tests are high. Beta Chat Doctor test is very specific and sensitive test. It gives reliable results within 2-3 days, or even before the missed period. Another test is ultrasonography. It gives direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status. However, it also is reliable about a week to ten days after missed period. Hope this helps you. |
I JUST FOUND OUT today MY SISTER WHO LIVES IN ANOTHER STATE AND IS 60 - HAS CANCER. ALL THE INFO I HAVE RIGHT NOW (DONT WANT TO CALL AND UPSET HER AS SHE JUST LEARNED TODAY) is that she had back pain and went in and had tests over last couple weeks. Prognosis is cancer - in her back which has spread to her shoulder, eye (and elsewhere)? Her husband says she will need chemo and that her doctor has started her on some pills. Can you help with some scenarios of what type of cancer this might be??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query It is a matter of concern that your sister has been diagnosed with cancer. I, as a Naturopath Homeopath and Magnate therapist, want to help you to remove your agony a little at least. Magnitude of the survival advantage from improved nutrition, can even be greater than the magnitude of the treatment effects being targeted in current clinical Chat Doctor. I would like to suggest you to modify lifestyle food habits to fight cancer is one of the most effective treatment options in my view. Many have been benefitted by These therapies which slow the growth of bacteria and kill on mass basesThough cancer is |
I had a hysterectomy 6 weeks ago and have been doing fine but yesterday I got a sharp pain in my left side of my stomach next to where the scar is around my belly button. I don t remember doing anything unusual but the pain has been there since yesterday and sometimes it really hurts. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Noted the history of Hysterectomy 6 weeks ago and development of sharp pain on the left side of your abdomen next to the scar around the belly button. This may be due to intestinal obstruction, stuck to the scar from within the abdomen or a small abscess that ruptured or development of incisional hernia. I would advise you the following:Physical examination of the abdomen by a General Surgeon. High resolution ultrasonography. CT scan of the area if required. It is possible that you may have to wait for two and half months before next surgery is to be planned if it is required. |
Hi, I just got YAZ contraceptive pills from my doctor and she told me to start taking it on my 4th of 5th day of my period (which is today or tomorrow). But lots of websites are telling me to start it either on the first day of my period on on the Sunday after (??). Will it control the start day of my next period? If I want to postpone it can i start taking the pills a bit later? Thank you, | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, The time of beginning of YAM is very simple.1. If you start it on the first day of menses, no other contraceptive method is needed and you are protected from pregnancy for the entire cycle.2. If you start it on the first Sunday after the beginning of your period, YAM will not protect you from getting pregnant for the next seven days, and you need additional method like a condom or diaphragm to prevent pregnancy for the next seven days after you start YAM. The pack has 28 pills with 24 active pink pills and 4 inactive pills and the next period usually begins while taking the white pills. Any of the methods can be adopted as per your convenience. You can start to take the pills later if you want to postpone your next period, but you will need to use some other method from now on until 7 days after starting YAM to protect against pregnancy. Hope this was helpful. Have a nice day. |
I have chronic gout, my rheumatologist currently has me on colcrys once a day and I am also on allepurinol, recently they called me worried about my platelets count being lower than the 150,000, can this be caused by either medicines I am on? Or could it be something else? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Both colchicine and allopurinol can rarely cause thrombocytopenia.2. Bone marrow biopsy will help in identification of the exact cause. If megakaryocytes are low, it is possible the medications are affecting.3. Stop one and look for a month and evaluate platelet count. If improving, continue with diet composed of cherries. Avoid meat, alcohol and caffeine. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Dear Sir, My daughter twisha age 5 was suffering from acute nephritis at age of 3. she was on steroids then. she recovered from the same in 6 months. she went in to relapse after 6 months but recovered in 3 weeks. later there were no issues and she was normal. now for past 4 months she is regularly getting few symptoms as seen at age of 3 like swollan eyes, aulbumin varys from plus one to plus four. I have shown here to child specialist as well as nephrologist. she has under gone various test for kidney such as sonography, dsma scan, urine creatin ratio, blood tests etc. she showns symptoms and then goes back to normal. this is being happening for last 3 months. Doctors are not able to judge the cause. all reports show that kidney is normal, but cause is not yet traceable. Request to guide us on the issue as we are very much concern about her. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:1. The first possibility is B-hemolytic Streptococcus of group A. Diagnosis can be confirmed by test for Antistreptolysin-O, then she also will be required throat culture and sensitivity to antibiotics and consulting of ENT .2. The second possibility is herpes persistent infection. IGM, G to HHV 6 type, CMV, EBV should be measured to rule out any herpes.3. Hereditary, consult genetic doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
Hi. There is a faint red line going from my scrotum to the tip of my penis. It itches a lot where the shaft connects to the scrotum and it hurts when I pee. Also, if I even gently put pressure on the shaft its sore on the inside and my testicles are really sensitive. My urine seems fine, but my ejaculations are a bit blotchy lately(like, chunky) | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your worry, stop looking to this line otherwise you would become more suspicious, this is nothing to worry this is natural and normal appearance, this is common complaints among the youngster while they go observing their genital they start getting different and weird kind of ideas, but that's all illusions and nothing else, hope this information helps you take care and have nice day. |
Hi, I am 29 year old, last 3 months I am getting delay in period. I am planning for a child, but every month home pregency test result is -ve.This month one week before due i got light bleeding but still i have not recieved symtptoms of getting period. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I think you may get your periods in few days. Even then if you are suspecting that you are pregnant you can do a urine pregnancy test at home if your periods don't come in time. I think you should go for evaluation. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and an ultrasound. A semen analysis of your husband should also be done. After these things are normal you can try for 3 to 6 months. If it doesn't work out then you can take medicines for inducing ovulation. Consult a doctor. Hope I have answered your question. |
Hi doctor ....this is lina ...I would have some advice from u about how am I can prepared well to my medical exam and how I can trained my brain to recall information fast ...P.S am a 5th medical student and one simple que. how can i relieved the stress of being stand on oral exam station thx alot | 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 worried and anxious about your exams. A few suggestions that can be useful to avoid or overcome your anxiety are:1) To plan your preparation well in advance2) To schedule your time properly3) To take adequate breaks to relax and rejuvenate yourself. Regarding your anxiety about oral exams, the best way to deal with this is "practice". Practice speaking in front of your classmates or maybe, even in front of the mirror. This will help you overcome your fear of facing people. You can also try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga and meditation to help you control your anxiety symptoms. Wish you all the best. |
What is the life expectancy realistically if you are at End Stage Liver Disease. The MELD score has not been calculated--he is on lactulose and various diaretics and creon because had chronic pancreatitis. Using hydromorphine for pain at home. Was in hospital numerous times to have 9.5 and then 5 litres of fluid removed. He has stopped drinking completely (except some brandy choc over the holidays) | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your Quertle probability of long term survival cannot be informed like this without seeing the patient, when I don't know the treatment details, and the other reports, and even without the meld score.However, if he is willing, and stops all alcohol, takes his medicines regularly, and avoids all further triggers and infection sources, the chances are that the patient will have enough time to settle his affairs in order. But truly, the accurate period cannot be informed without full details. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so I can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) |
I work in a jail An inmate came in stating he was exposed to T.B. and has been coughing up blood. This information was given to the clinic on 09/15/14. I met with him in a small cement room on the 18th . He told me he had not been seen by medical at this time even though it was reported on intake and he had been coughing up blood and told them he was exposed to T.B.. I m very concerned as he was diagnosed through needle T.B. test which he tested positive on 10/03/14. He is now in isolation and the clinic is going to take a chest x ray. Help me please as I feel I may have been exposed ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloAerosol or airborne infection is the most common rout of TUBERCULOSIS infection. No doubt you remained with a tubercular patient with cough and blood in sputum (his sputum may have AFC but not necessary as blood test was positive) but you didn't share anything with that patient i.e. eating, sharing clothes, sleeping on common bed. As I have noted in so many patients that even common sharing a room does not spread infection to partners. Above all your immunity also high, so need not worry. According to my experience I can say that you didn't got infection. But keep watch about, cough, fever, anorexia, weight loss for next one month. Good luck. |
a couple of months ago I had what I thought was a panic attack which ive never had before. Then yesterday I had another a little worse than the one before. Rapid heartbeat, a little difficult breathing, sweating, restlesnnes, the feeling of being super nervous and a floating feeling in the chest but not pain. What might this be because it was a little scary? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for asking from Chat Doctor for your health relate doubts can understand your concern. The symptoms like sudden onset palpitations, difficulty in breathing, restlessness, severe nervousness, chest heaviness etc. are commonly seen in severe anxiety or panic attacks. But to make proper diagnosis detailed evaluation is needed. ECG should be done to rule out any heart condition. Angina or any arrhythmia could cause symptoms like panic attacks. Even hyperthyroidism can result in increased risk of panic attacks. This should be ruled out by thyroid function tests. Anemia also increases the risk of panic attacks. Complete hologram should be done to rule out anemia. Once these medical conditions are ruled out then we can label anxiety or panic as cause of your symptoms. Chat Doctor. Low dose benzodiazepines like Clonazepam or Lorazepam can also be used on SOS basis for panic attacks. For severe intractable anxiety |
I have been operated ACL tear right Knee before 2 year. After operation there is a Pus Formation on knee due this I had operated again to remove the screw after one year again the pus formation on my knee started. Is there is any drugs or remedy to stop pus in my knee. . Please suggest me to heal my wound on knee. Thanking you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this pus formation. This is suggestive of a chronic infection and am afraid this may be chronic osteomyelitis. If there is still any foreign material in there, it would need to be taken out. A culture of deep tissue taken from the Chat Doctor. Treatment would be a long process and may go up to as many as 6 months. Talk to your doctor for review, removal of any foreign materials and culture of tissue from the |
Hello I am 20 days late and my husband and I have been trying for a baby for 5 months now. I havent been on birth control for 6 months. Three weeks ago I took 2 pregnancy test and botChatDoctore up negative. I am having some random pain but its different than cramp pain, also I have cyst and its different than that pain too. I guess I have 2 questions. One is when should I go to my doctor for a blood test, should I wait for a whole month of being late. Also can I have a baby if I have mild non threatening cyst and fibroids? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I think you should do a urine pregnancy test at home, or you can go for a blood test also now as your periods have already got delayed by 20 days. If its positive you can go for an ultrasound to confirm it. If negative you can wait for 1 more week and repeat the test. You can be pregnant with a cyst as well as with a fibroid, but I need more information on your fibroid and cyst like its size, position and number. Then only a definite answer can be given. Hope I have answered your question. |
Background: 14 days ago I suffered from severe dry mouth. In the past 4 days I have had swollen tongue with deep ridges along the sides and top. It has a burning feeling and is red in color. I do suffer from red eyes, fatigue. This is not a medicine allergies as I have been on the same meds for 2 years. It has become quite uncomfortable. It did bleed in one spot on top this evening when I touched it with my toothbrush. Do you have any Ideas as to what is causing this? I am a 56 yr. old female. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern. The condition as per your history is suggestive of fungal infection, because of Chat Doctor. You need to visit a doctor (dental surgeon) to get it properly evaluated. During mean time you can apply clotrimazole 1% mouth paint three to four times a day. Hope my answer will help you and visit us back if you have any further queries. Regards |
I ave become allergic to a lot of foods and things over the past 5/6 yrs and take benadryl to relieve the allergic reactions; hives, itch and such. I always take one then two then three to help it settle down and a shower. The other night I had to take 5 and it was horrible, took a while before I was okay. Is there somthing else I should be doing? I had an epi pen twice but it expired and then I wasnT sure if I really needed it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us. The only way to avoid an allergic reaction is to avoid the foods that cause signs and symptoms. Oral immunotherapy (OIT) as a treatment for food allergy. If you have any suspicion at all that a food may contain something you're allergic to, steer clear. Visit the allergist and get the treatment according to that. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards. |
I have a back condition called spondylolisthesis, its only stage 1 but I was told growing up that I would most likely not be able to give natural birth and that if my back slipped any further that it wouldnt stop and I would be paralized. Well now my doctor thinks I should try natural instead of getting a c-section and Im scared that if I do that my back will start to slip farther and not stop. How can I get my doctors to do a c-section? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Please do not fear. Even in routine OLD we treat grade 1 spondylolisthesis conservatively. We just advise precautions and some exercises for such cases. Consult to your gynecologist and learn some strengthening exercises for your back. Avoid walking, forward bending or sitting for long time. If possible an appropriate abdomen support may be helpful for you. This should be selected under your doctor supervision. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
My father has been diagnsed with emphysema and copd but my question is. Can he vomit. A lot because of it or is it some other reason he was diagnosed with stomach cancer four years ago but he was on gleevec for three years so is it cancer coming back or war | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. . In my opinion you should consult gastroenterologist and get done UPPER GIS COPY. As possibility of recurrence of stomach cancer is more. This may cause narrowing of lumen and obstruction to the food. So due to mechanical obstruction vomiting occurs. This can be the possibility. So to rule out this upper GI copy is must. Also get done CT abdomen to rule out metastases in lymph nodes and distal bowel. |
Good evening doctor, i am sagunthala ,i felt back pain in left kidney,Doctor suggested me IVP test and IVP report showed that partial left pelviureteric junction obstruction causing grade 3 hydroureteronephrosis and prompt contrast excretion from both kidneys.Doctor reported me go for surgery.What is the problems with that, if surgery is necessary or any other test is required or due to prenatal PVJ or due to pregnancy.please suggested your answer. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, as per your reports there is obstruction at pelviureteric junction leading swelling of kidney which now level 3. Surgical intervention is needed asap. Otherwise, kidney may become non-functional due to back pressure of urine. Obstruction needs to removed. Medical treatment is of no use in this case. If there is subsequent pregnancy then both nephron surgeon and obs/gun need to be consulted. Regards |
Hello Doctor, My name is Kalyan, 33 yrs old, height: 5feet 11 inches, weight: 95kg. I am feeling fatigue from morning to evening. I crack knuckles heavily and my feet paining a lot. Recently undergone thyroid test but results are doctor confirmed that I do not have any problem. I also lack concentration and feeling sleepy entire day. Can you suggest me on my health condition and recovery from here? Thanks & regards Kalyan | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Kalyan, I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Feeling tired, lack of concentration, excessive sleepiness can be symptoms of depression. I would suggest that you seek a psychiatric consultation for detailed evaluation and initiating treatment. Treatment with ant-depressants lie Escitalopram will help with your condition. In addition, you can start exercising daily which will make you more relaxed and help to be active. Hope that you find this information helpful. Best wishes. |
I took my nuvaring out and got my period as normal then me and my boyfriend had questionable unprotected intercourse a few days after ending that period but he knows he didn t finish inside me and thinks I m overreacting but I haven t gotten my period in over a month since last time I had it. My periods were slightly irregular before starting nuvaring. The past three weeks Iv had breast tenderness, slight cramps, tinniest bit of spotting, back pain, acne, and irritability basically pregnancy symptoms .. Is that normal coming off nuvaring? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Hope this message finds u in good health. I have gone through your msg and understand your concern.it may be due to some sort of hormonal imbalances or variations in the body, though there may be other reasons as reclothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Take multi vitamin and calcium supplements Do consult a gynecologist if symptoms worsened back to me for any FOLLOW-UP QUERIES anytime. Chat Doctor. .(MBBS, MS,MCH) |
Hi, I am a 54 year old female. Recently while in bed my legs have started to twitch/jerk and my hands are having trouble with fine motor skills. When I try to turn book pages or pick up something small, my fingers will shake and keep trying to pick at the page but nothing happens. I have Parkinson s in my family history. Thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems that you have muscle twitches or articulations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. A few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
My daughter is 12 and said she is having hard time taking deep breaths and exhailing, said pain started at her left chest then moved to behind her left shoulder blade, now thats where it stays, I have seen online lots of diagnosis of pleursey or phenomia (spl?). | 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. Chest pain with breathing difficulty are commonly seen with pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). Common causes for pleurisy are lung infection, bronchitis etc. So better to consult pulmonologist for her and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. She may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Don't worry, with proper treatment, she will be alright. First diagnose her and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. |
Hi, My father, age 68 had done his ultrasound and report shows -"bilateral kidney shows increased cortical echogenicity with maintained CMD" ... what is the meaning ... He is a cancer patient and under treatment for last 4 years and showing improvement | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Increased cortical echogenicity indicate renal parenchymal disease. It may be early since corticomedullary differentiation is maintained. Your father need proper clinical examination and further investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, complete renal function test(include serum urea, creatinine,GFR, creatinine clearance, sodium,potassium, calcium,bicarbonate, phosphate,chloride). Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I am a 13 year old female. I am overweight. My friends have done research and think I could be on the verge of becoming bulimic. I purge once a week if they. I dont eat even if i am hungry often. I push food away and wont eat in front of people. I lie and say I have already eaten. I really dont want to tell anyone unless I know for sure if i am bulimic or not. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor The way you have explained your symptoms, you could become a case of bulimia nervosa. Currently, you are weight conscious, but not bulimic. In bulimia, patients do binge-eating and purging, or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time followed by an attempt to rid him or herself of the food consumed (purging), typically by vomiting, taking a laxative, diuretic, or stimulant, and/or excessive exercise, because of an extensive concern for body weight. You have few of these symptoms. Thanks |
I have had type 2 diabetes for over 10 years. I am a male, 72, and am using insulin and victoza to manage my disease. Recently I started putting on a few pounds each week and have visible puffiness around my eyes and my fingers are swollen {puffy but no pain}. I look like I am retaining fluid. Any clues? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, After going through your history, I would like to make a few clarifications from you what's your age and what about your present sugar level. If you are fifty plus and sugar is not controlled, then I would suggest you undergo KFT (kidney function test) so that the cause of your water retention could be tracked out. From your history, It's very well evident that there must be some problem with the kidney so that you are retaining the water. So kindly go for the above test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello Doctor,I am normal male 20 years of age. I am having problem with my walking style it is like catwalk type.my walking style makes me embarrassing most of the time. and it makes me nervous all the time. What I need to get the normal male walking style. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Walking style is always learned or can be trained according to what you wish for. You said your walking style is like catwalk. Do you know how catwalk is taught to models? It is a lengthy training process. Therefore, you can be trained yourself how to walk like a man. You should talk to your friends and tell them to observe your walking style without you knowing. After some days, ask them for corrective measures, and they will tell you the measures to be taken. You, yourself can correct the posture of your walking, and it is no big deal. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care. |
Pain in pain in both knees, it started this past week, if I kneel or squat down I cannot get back up without tightly holding on to something and physically pushing myself up and the pain then is excruciating. They are aching and painful even without movement. I m 57 and never had any real medical problems | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear patient you seem to have early stage osteoarthritis. Pain on squatting and difficulty in getting up indicate this. I would like to advise X-ray of both knees anteroposterior view lateral and skyline view. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day for pain relief. Avoid squatting and crossed leg sitting. Start qua Chat Doctor. |
i have 2 lumps on one leg and one on the other ... all of them are on the outside of the muscle, they are soft and tender when touched. I recently fell and buised the area where one lump is. it hurtswith my heart beat now and it has been 5 days the skin is almost healed there was never even a purple bruise on my skin ... but it hurt worse than any bruise or scrape I ve ever had. what are theese lumps are they dangerous to my health? P.S. I remember my mom having the lumps on her legs too.. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Dear,Good Afternoon, and Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in details and understood your concerns.@My impression of your swollen leg lumps-is as follows-- Bruise with Deep-Abscess formation-with throbbing-Cellulitis. I would advise -a-Consult ER Surgeon. This would resolve your lump issue in leg. I would suggest consulting ER surgeon and test blood forces / PPS -levels. This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.@Hope this would resolve your worrisome query. Welcome for any further query in this regard, and would love to help you to resolve this problem till it is solved to your satisfaction.@ One Small Request to you to Write strong recommendations promoting my services for the benefit of my new and old patients at Chat Doctor clinic. Wishing you fast recovery.!! Have a Good Day. With Regards, Chat Doctor. N. Super-specialist in NCCD-Non-Curable Chronic Disorders and Rejuvenation therapies in tissue and organ failures. |
hi ,i am preeti kumari age23 married and i have disc problem from last 7 month and my mri report says that posterocentral protrusion of L4-L5 disc and ligamentum flavum thickening mildly indenting thecal sac.so please sir suggest me treatment and homeopathy medicine for it | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Preeti Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and the MRI spine report. The exact treatment would depend on the severity of your symptoms and their correlation with MRI findings. However, the initial treatment consists of physiotherapy and medications. Medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules would help reduce the neuropathic pain. Physiotherapy including IT, ultrasound, and TENS would also help. In addition, back extension exercises should be done. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I have COPD and take 500 mgs of azithromicin daily and have for over a year .Without it I shortly have a severe infection in my lungs. At least that was the pattern for about a year and half and 15 trips back to the hospital. Now Im breathing well,feeling quite well but afraid to quit the antibiotics. I can only assume they are the cause of my severe belly bloating and lately constipation as well. What should I do? | 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. Yes, azithromycin can cause gastric side effects like bloating, gastritis, constipation etc. Azithromycin is an antibiotic that should be taken for limited duration, not for 1 year. So better to stop azithromycin now. Take adult pulmonary vaccines like influenza and pneumococcal vaccines to prevent recurrent respiratory infections. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily for bloating and constipation.Don't worry, you will be alright after stopping azithromycin. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
which medicine should we prefer for increased eosinophills homeopathic or allopathic??is there any side effects from allopatChatDoctoredicines?? i dont want to take medicines often for this..!my eusinophill has increased to 11 and i have been having dry cough for 3 continuous months every winter since 3 yrs | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | **1. Cough for continuous 3 months every winter since 3 years is highly suggestive of Bronchitis and consultation with Chest Specialist is highly recommended for necessary Examination and Investigations.2. If there is EFFECT of some -path, it will have its side effects, thus prior to starting medicine, do consult for possible adverse effects and/or any disease which might get aggravated due to Chat Doctor. PS. Steam Inhalations:2-3 times a day. Warm salt water gargles. Avoid tobacco in any form. Cover the mouth while coughing to prevent spread of infection. Avoid: deep-fried food, sour fruits, cold water, rice and milk at night.ii. Take: lukewarm water with honey for gargles, old brown rice, chapatti with no oil, papaya, black grapes, warm/hot |
Hi doctor,I have my serum creatinine, serum uric acid, creatinine urine and protein urine test done. The result indicates that I have creatinine 1.37, uric acid 9.6, creatinine urine 169.84 and protein urine 31.9. My current medication is Amlovas 5 mg tablet once daily and Seloken XL 50 mg once daily. Please explain me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It seems that you are suffering from hypertensive nephropathy. You would need to know and understand that you need strict control of blood pressure and the addition of an agent. I suggest you to take an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors like Ramipril, which helps greatly in controlling the protein in urine, as a result of nephropathy. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them and take the medicine with their consent. I would also suggest you for an ultrasound abdomen to check for the status of the kidneys along with the prostate. A lot many times, the enlarged prostate can also cause kidney dysfunction. I hope your blood sugar has been checked and is normal. Revert back with the test report to a nephrologist online |
I am having problem with shortness of breathe or discomfort for quite a long time. It looks as I am having arrhythmia. Some times it increases and other time it keeps just above normal and It never get normal very few occasions for short period of time when my heart beats normally I feel tremendous amount of relaxation and comfortness and I want it to continue but a little stress and nervousness disturb the heart rate and breathing process. Would you please suggest me what is happening with me is it about stress or something else?? What is its treatment if it cure with medication?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having anxiety related symptoms. But better to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first your intermittent shortness of breath. So get done1. Ecg2. 2d echo3. Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous recording of ECG)If all these are normal then no need to worry much for arrhythmia and other cardiac causes. Get done chest x-ray and PFT (pulmonary function test) to rule out pulmonary causes. If all are normal, then anxiety related symptoms appear more in your case. 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. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. |
Hi, My son, around 3 & half year old has got fever few days back. Doctor gave him Maftel-P and antibitics. But fever was repeating in every 6 hours. Hence as per the advice of doctor, we get his blood test done. The report is normal except ESR was 13. He is also having cold and cough. Now still the fever is coming in every 8 to 10 hours. Though the same has reduced from 4 times a day to 2 time but still even after a week, the fever us still coming. Can u please guide us why it is so ? Is there anything to worry about or it will go naturally with the cough and cold. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Yes, fever is a common occurrence during cough and cold(any respiratory infection). ESR of 13 also can be taken as normal for him. But fever will usually subside by 3-4 days. Here, since fever is still coming even after 1 week, there is a chance that the organism is resistant to the given antibiotic. So I would recommend you to get back to your doctor for a reassessment and changing the antibiotic, especially if he is having wet type of cough, yellowish nasal discharge or breathing difficulty. Since fever frequency is coming down, something serious is unlikely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I had a brain tumour removed May 15th 2014. Over the past week to 10 days I have been tasting a metalic taste in my mouth, the taste and feeling is exactly the same as tasted immediately after surgery. I am sure us smell quite bad too, but I last my sense of smell during surgery as the tumour had already affected mtpy olfactory and the only nerve left was severed in surgery as the risk of keeping it was too high. Is this the amnestic dissipating from my body? Or is it something else? Should I be worried? Can t afford your answer at this time, I have been off work for two months an may be off for another month. Sorry for inconveniencing you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there, I would be concerned about a possible cerebrospinal fluid leak, which can cause exactly what you are describing- a metallic taste in the mouth. These can cause life-threatening complications like meningitis, so it is important that you seek medical attention without delay. It sounds like you had a brain tumor involving the skull base and the olfactory nerve, and though I don't know what approach your neurosurgeon took, a cerebrospinal fluid leak is a known complication any time you undergo a craniectomy for tumor resection. I would contact your neurosurgeon immediately and go to an emergency room for evaluation right away. I wish you all the best and hope my answer was helpful for you. |
What does white chunky discharge mean after sex?Im sexually active and Ive recently been tested for STDs. They came out negative. While having sex with my boyfriend, my discharge is white and chunky and it has no odor and there is no itching. He keeps asking me about and and if its normal. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you could be having is suggestive of mixed bacterial and yeast infection. Kindly maintain good hygiene by washing the area twice daily with warm water and mild antiseptic solution like Salon. Following this, you can also use pH balancing solution like V-wash. Kindly take a course of antifungal medication like fluconazole in the form of cream application or pessaries for 3 successive days. Along with this, take a course of metronidazole for associated bacterial infection. Wear loose fitting undergarments and maintain good personal hygiene. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
For 2 months my right arm is progressively feeling worse. It started with pain around my forearm and now their are veins that are popping out from my thumb up my entire arm. My neck now hurts. My arm is very painful when I sleep and painful when My arm rests. Help.... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear, probably this kind of pain that you describe is because an inflammation peripheral nerves of upper limb. Peripheral neuropathy risk factors include:Diabetes mellitus, Alcohol abuse and vitamin B deficiency. For short periods of time, prescription medications (such as painkiller medications and muscle relaxants). Vitamin B complex injection, elevation of arm and avoid heavy work to improve symptoms. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
Had pain in lower left abdomen which would come and go for a few weeks. Then a week ago it was so painful I couldnt talk through pain inassumed it was another ovarian cyst. I went to the ER and they did amCT scan, blood work, internal ultrasound and all came back normal. Pain since, comes and goes and is very sharp. Any ideas? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! As you have had severe bout of pain, and the pain is recurrent, it can not be overlooked as normal. Many times, ultrasound or x-ray may not be able to detect few of the pathology which have not attained detectable size by ultrasound. I would suggest either to go for a repeat CENT scan of your abdomen which is non-invasive. If this is also inconclusive, then you have to consult a laparoscopic surgeon in your area for a diagnostic laparoscopy, which can conclusively detect the problem, and possibly it could be therapeutic also depending on the pathology detected. Wish you an early recovery. |
hi need to know that my girlfirend and i had sex two days ago on 16.01.11, we didnt had intercourse yet but i did rub my penis againts her vagina. i never tried to insert my penis inside her as she was having heavy pain when i did that. the main problem is that she had her periods from 05.01.11 to 10.01.11, we had normal sex on 16.01.11 and now on 18.01.11 she observed some spotting in the morning and by evening some bleeding occoured. i am really worried is she pregnant as i have heard that pre cum can also cause pregnancy. please advice | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hallow Dear, What you heard is absolutely correct. Pre-cum does contain some sperms which can impregnate a woman. Your intercourse was very much near fertile window which usually from day 10 to day 20 of a regular menstrual cycle of 28-30 days. Some spotting before missing a period is not a symptom of pregnancy. However, wait for her period. If she missed it, get urine tested for pregnancy 8-10 days after missed period. These tests may give false negative results if performed earlier. Beta Chat Doctor tests are more specific and sensitive; hence they can give reliable results within 2-3 days after missing a period. If she is pregnant and does not want this pregnancy, she can get it terminated by medicines by Obstetricians prescription only. |
hi i keep on coming out in a nasty red itchy rash , for no apparent reason, they are small red swollen lumps some with puss heads and some just red swollen spots, very itchy and when you squeeze them they burn the skin, it rearl is annoying me and im getting very depressed, i only get them on my head mostly, kneck, chest and face . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for the query. You might be suffering from recurrent folliculitis. This is a bacterial infection. You need treatment with oral antibiotics. Please meet a dermatologist, for exact diagnosis and treatment. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
I have been diagnosed with Lumbar Stenosis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgea Arthritica and Fibromyalgia . I am 79 years old. I had an MRI about 3 yrs ago at which time my problems were discovered. I went thru therapy, shots, etc with no improvement. I am now taking Oxycodone Acetaminophen 10-325 for the pain. I am no longer able to be active. If I get out of my home the next few days I am unable to urinate or have a bowel movement for a few days. Needless to say, I am in extreme pain except while sleeping. My doctor told me as I was walking out of his office, the last day before he retired, no surgery. Can you give me any advice regarding my choices of any improvement other than surgery. Thank you for your time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello I am sorry you are in so much pain and especially in this era of modern medications, it's not fair to suffer. The lumbar canal stenosis seems to be giving the maximum problem from what I understand reading your complaints. The fact you are taking so many pain meds, suggests you are son going to need surgery. The additional issue about bowel bladder control also suggests the same teamed I would think, son enough, you would have to look for a minimal invasive spine surgeon to help solve your problems. In the meantime, Chat Doctor. If available, I do recommend yoga as an option to help relive your pain which of course would be only symptomatic for now. |
hello, my name is Teresa. I have a lump in between my chest... for a year now ive thought that it was maybe because ive lost some weight that it may be a bone.. but now I have some concerns that since it sticks out quite a lot that it may be a lump instead. I don t feel any pain, even when I touch it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Lump between chest can be due to soft tissue swelling or bony lesion. A X-ray of the chest is required to know the site of the swelling and its relation with other structures in chest. In case the swelling is due to soft tissue, an aspiration cytology of the lesion will be required. Aspiration cytology involves aspiration of cells, spreading on slide and staining with appropriate stains. The stained cells are studied under microscope to assess the origin and nature of the lesion. In case the selling turns out to be a bony lesion, biopsy may be required to know the character of the lesion. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I am a 32 yr old female, experiencing a bit of stress. I am mostly concern about feeling extremely tired even tho I sleep at least 8 hrs per day I still feel tired throughout the day, also Ive been getting mood swings and I become easily irritated or sad. Wondering if its all just stress related? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hithanks for using Chat Doctor I think u r in depression. Easy navigability, irritability, low mood, excessive sleep, etc. all are symptoms of depression. U need some antidepressant that would help u. Consult a psychiatrist and discuss your issue with psychiatrist. According to your severity of disorder, u can get treatment. U can also do some relaxation exercise, that would help u to stay calm. Thanks |
Hi. I ve been detected with a follicle of size 32 mm on right ovaries. My cycle is regular n expected on 24th of this month. I ve localized pain over tht area. Is there something wrg with rupturing of follicle at right time. I am trying for child but thought my ovulation has passed and nw told tht I ve follicle which doesnt rupture. Is it a concern | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for your query. Sometimes, the follicle fails to rupture and develops into a follicular cyst. This is nothing major to worry about. After your next period, have a repeat ultrasound because follicular cysts resolve on their own, and sometimes, oral contraceptive pill course for a couple of months helps to resolve the cyst.Consult an infertility specialist for treatment regarding conception. Take care. |
Good morning. My 11 year old son was found to have renal ultrasound findings of mild pelvocalyceal fullness in both kidneys. Per DMSA renal scan, the interpretation was: "Diminished tracer uptake in superior portion of both kidneys probably due to previous pyelonephritis. What does it mean? Thank you. From a Worrying Mother | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! It means that because of previous infection the upper part of your sons' kidney is not functioning very well. I suggest repeating the same scan 3 months after and if infection is still present, it should be managed properly. I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily, and please consider a 5-Star rating for my answer. Thank you very much. |
hi, can u help me? im 30 yrs old n suffering from unexplained infertility for last 1 n half yr. drs have done all necessary tests n all reports r ok. i have undergone 2 unsuccessful iui for last 2 months & there i noticed leutal phase length is 17 & 20days for the last 2 months. is there any problem? can i conceive without ivf? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, The recommended treatment for unexplained infertility of duration 2 years is IVF. The GUI /Camphene does not affect the chances of getting pregnant, and I would advise you to continue trying for another 6 months naturally. If not pregnant then it would be best to try IVF, Unless you have some objection to IVF. The chances of IVF success also decrease with increasing age. So it would be best for you to consider IVF at 6 months from now. The Camphene and GUI do not have improved pregnancy rates, so will just cause you to delay the IVF. Hope this helps. Regards |
Hi I have a mass about the size of an egg at the crease of my right arm. I saw my GP and he asked me if I was having shortness of breath, chest pains or palpitations. I do have some tightness in my chest with a cough. They are doing a chest x-ray and a mammogram. I am a 52. They have also scheduled me to see a general surgeon regarding the mass. Can you tell me if they are trying to rule out NHL or Hodgkins? Thank you. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for asking Chat Doctor. A lump at the crease of your arm could be a swollen lymph node which is an indication that something could be wrong somewhere. Considering your age, it is important to rule out a breast tumor or other tumors in your chest. Your appointment with the general surgeon would probably be to remove the lump for a biopsy. Hodgkin's diseases or Non Hodgkin Lymphoma could be one of the possible causes of this, but I think they would want to rule out a malignant breast tumor first. I hope that helps wish you well |
for abt 3 months now, I have such excrusiting pain in the back of my head, right side of my neck, temple on the right side of my head. Yesterday I had such a stabbing pain down my left side of neck and left arm (this didn t last) but it was enought to make me shocked. I took some prescribed medicines 3 months ago, and ever since I have been in terrible pain. I ve been to 2 doctors, one through a sinsus infection, the other a whip lash action from the throw up that lasted much too long. I m very concern about the neck and back of my head pain..along with at times the right side of my head (temple area). Just too sick and too much pain. can t seem to take medicine, makes me very ill...please do you have any thoughts? thanks Jrean | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, From you description I understand that you had a whiplash action trauma, maybe after this your story begins. You did not describe us if there are any head positions that worsen pain or ameliorate it.my hypothesis is that you may suffer occipital neuralgia post traumatica.in such cases it is needed to have an appointment with you doctor to undergo a clinical examination, maybe imaging with head and cervical CT scans or MRI is needed. If we had the right diagnosis there is needed medical or surgical treatment with doctor supervision. It is not a condition that could solve with home remedies. Feel free for any other information. |
My 8 month old has fever since 3days. She has difficulty in passing urine and also refuses to take any fluid other than my feed. When we visited her pediatrician we were asked to test her urine(urine routine). there were traces of albumin, appearance was cloudy and 2-4 pus cells. She was asked to give 3ml Oflomac-m syrup morning n evening for 5 days for infection. Along with that Aminol drops 1ml every 4-6hrs as per her temperature. Its the third day today and her fever is back after 7-8 hrs with temp varing from 98.5 - 100.4 F. Pediatrician asked to stop Aminol drops and start meftal p syrup 2.5ml 6-8 hrs. will this change cause any problem? which is better medicine for fever Aminol or Meftal p or any other drops? since birth we were using Aminol drops for fever. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI... Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Meftal-P contains Metonymic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Metal. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards - |
Hi thereI have been feeling incredibly nauseous for 3 weeks now. I have no appetite, and I have always had a very healthy appetite. I am tired and particularly so after even mild physical exertion.I saw a B.E.S.T. practitioner who detected Hepatitis virus in my liver and also told me that my gall bladder is also stressed.After that, went to see my doc who put my symptoms down to Giardiasis and prescribed Fasigyn. My nausea has improved a lot over the last 3 days since taking the Fasigyn but it now come and goes and is not constant or so intense.What concerns me about the suspected hepatitis is that thinking back over the last few months, I have always suffered terrible hangovers after even just 1 glass of wine. I was reminded of this last night when after about a week of no wine at all I had a glass... And woke up (and spent the entire day) feeling awfully hungover.Any advice or suggestions would be helpful.Ps. I am awaiting an appointment with a gastroenterologist.Thanks :) | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Yes alcohol consumption is one of the cause for hepatitis, if it is taken daily, in high quantities, and if you are taking only wine and that too not regularly or daily, the chances are lesser for you to have Hepatitis because of alcohol, please consult your Gastroenterologist, and please get evaluated for other causes of hepatitis, I.e. if you still have hepatitis. Hope I could help you, THANK YOU. |
hello my age is 27 we are plaaning for pregnancy..still i am unable to conceive but before 10 days docter has given me injection for rupturing my egg as my egg size is normal ie:20mm but today is 25 thday still i dont have any symptom for preganancy......can you give me any suggestion.thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. If your egg size was 20 mm, it means that in all probability you are ovulating. How long you have been married? Only about 20% of women get pregnant in one menstrual cycle. So have patience. Get a pregnancy test done if you miss your period. It would have been nice if you had provided me some more information like your age, BMI, regularity of menstrual cycles, whether your hormone assay, semen analysis are normal. What treatment have you taken so far? If you are married for more than a year consult infertility specialist in your area and register for treatment. Do hormone assay, HSG and semen analysis for your husband. Based on the results of investigations, further treatment can be advised. To increase your chances of conception maintain normal BMI, quit smoking (if you're a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week. If you have any further concerns do contact me through Chat Doctor. |
Dear sir, I am 31years old.my husband is 36yrs.i had pco (found nov2013)doctor gave me dibetasr500.renerve plus.i lost my wt 5kg.now my wt i 55kg.and now i have regular periods.but my huband s sperm motility is very low.he is taking fertisure for last4 months.but i am not pregnent yet.so please give reply. | 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. He should go for semen wash. It will help to increase the motility. If it does not work then you can go for artificial insemination techniques. 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. |
my baby 3yrs old having severe cough having a history of bronchial asthma .... but this time there is no wheezing and asthama , but this time he is having only serious dry cough frm 2 days,,,,, medcines zerotuss, levolin inhaler and budecort200 ug ... no progress yet ...shall i give omnacortil forte | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. You are already giving steroids by inhaler. There is no need for giving Omnacortril specially when there is no wheezing asthma. Omnacortril forte (15 mg/5 ml) is too high a dose for 3-year-old baby. I personally do not recommend Omnacortril forte for this case. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics |
hello i am a male 24 years old.i shaved my pubic hair scrotum area and around and now it itches like hell continuously and i scratched it causing it to swell on scrotum region where i specifically scratched.the itching doesnt go away.i wash it with dettol or savlon and the itching stops for a while like an hour or two then gain it starts.please help. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Itching can happen due to irritation and inflammation or certain types of skin allergy. You should check the razor with which you had shaved that part. There could be some allergens. Maybe the allergens were already there, and it got agitated when you shaved the area. In any case, to treat itching for the time being, you can use warm water. Clean the area with warm water twice or thrice. Fix an appointment with a dermatologist and consult him. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to post follow-up queries. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
Hi, Abdomen Ultrasound shows mildly enlarged liver ( size 152mm) with increased echopattern. No IHBD. Portal Vein is normal. Impression: Mild hepatomegaly with Grade 3 fatty changes. I was suggested to take Udiliv 300mg for 2 months.....how severe is my problem. Can this fatty lever situation be reversed...please suggest. Thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | You are having fatty liver disease. Yes, this can be reversed, but it will take some time. If you are diabetic or having dyslipidemia then it should be well controlled. Stop if you are having any addiction- particularly alcohol. I don't think that Adílio will help you in this condition- practically it has got no role in fatty liver disease. Citrus fruits and it E (e.g. Evion 400 capsule) have good role. Control your diet, eg-increase fiber rich diet, decrease fat consumption. Start having regular exercise (at least daily walking) and control healthy body weight. You should undergo following investigations urgently-1.fasting blood sugar and post glucose load (2 hr after taking 75gm glucose) blood sugar2.lipid profile3.liver function test4.anti HCV antibody (there is some association with chronic hepatitis C infection and fatty liver, so its better be excluded)5.blood pressure measurement on the basis of these reports you might need Metformin +/- atorvastatin. You can mail me(mainak.nrsmc@gmail.com) your reports and I will be glad enough to help you. Good luck, stay healthy and stay positive. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 2yr old has had low grade fever for 4 days. I thought it cvould be becouse of back moller she has been complaining about. Today I noticed random red patches apearin on legs n one on her side back side. about the size of baseball. Not itchy or hurt when I touch . they seem warm | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, What you are describing is very common in the Pediatric age range. Several days of fever followed by the onset of rash is a sign of a viral illness. These are harmless. It takes several days, but they ultimately resolve on their own. The rash may spread before it begins to disappear. Other than treating the fever with Tylenol or Motrin, there is nothing else to do. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Dear sir, i am debashis , age 28, heomangeoma is detected when i was 18, position is in inside the vein of right thigh. outside only you can see the swelliing. doctor told not to do operation, be always with crap bandage. now i am feeling some less blood flow to my lower parts of the feet. please suggest what to do?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.... I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST YOU TO APPLY THE RIGHT KIND OF PRESSURE NEEDED WHILE ROLLING THE Crêpe BANDAGE AROUND THE THIGH.BLOOD FLOW DISTURBANCES TO YOUR FEET CAN ARISE IF THE BANDAGE IS TIED TOO TIGHT.GENERALLY THERE IS NO SUCH DICTUM THAT A HEMATOMA NEED NOT BE OPERATED. IT VARIES FROM CASE TO CASE.ONLY "STRAWBERRY ANGORAS" DISAPPEAR WITH AGE AND REST ALL NEED SURGICAL INTERVENTION AT ONE TIME OR THE OTHER.YOU NEED TO GET A "VENOUS DOPPLER ULTRASOUND" OF RIGHT THIGH TO GET THE EXACT DETAILS OF THE Tumor AND ITS DEEPER CONNECTIONS IF ANY AND ASSESSMENT OF ITS SIZE.CONTINUE HAVING REGULAR VISITS TO YOUR DOCTOR.THANK YOU. |
hello.. just wondering if you could help me i could really do with it. When I stand up from laying down, sitting or even walking up stairs i feel really dizzy and my legs and right arm start shaking cronically, it only last a few seconds but is starting to worry me. Ive been to the doctors many of times because i used to collapse and they just told me I have naturally low blood pressure. Should i ask my doctor to do some tests? I also suffer from bipolar, the dizziness and shaking of my legs and arm tend to be severe when im high in my mood or low could this be a trigger to make my blood pressure lower? Thank you seren. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, It appears to be Postural hypotension. Also, certainly your other problem like bipolar can cause dizziness rather than causing low BP. Once you suddenly get up, blood supply to brain decreases and one gets dizziness, fainting etc. You should get morning serum cortisol levels and sugar levels done And also echo if possible to look for the cause of low BP. I n treatment, you should make behavioral changes like avoiding sudden change in posture, increasing fluid and salt intake in the diet. You can also wear compression stockings in order to prevent such dizziness. If none is helpful, then you can also get medicine like flu Chat Doctor. You should also seek psychiatrist for your psychological problems. |
A few days ago Ive noticed a small red spot on the left side of my penis head. It doesnt cause any pain or anything and it isnt raised. It seems to be fading but after showers or any erections it gets red looking again. I have protected sex with my girlfriend frequently. Could this be some type of skin irration or maybe a broken capillary? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, The mentioned red rash doesn't need to be specific problem of the glans penis. It can be due to some irritation of penis skin. You can wear loose cotton underwear and avoid tight-fitting clothes. You can apply mild steroid cream over that. Keep your genitals clean and Chat Doctor. If no improvement then consults a nearby doctor for a detailed evaluation or post photo of the lesion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hello i have been having left pelvic region pain accompanied by lower left abdominal pain, have been to ER they said not UTI, i have a appointment on monday but i am hurting with sharp pain increasing since this morning, have skipped my menstrual cycle for 2 months, but have the rod inserted in arm for birth control can u please give me some feed back as to what could be causing this pain no fever just pain that gets worse after a meal and have had some constipation the last few months? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood the problems. You have a pain in abdomen left pelvic and abdominal region, 2 months amenorrhea, pain getting worst after meals and have some constipation for last few months. You are also on birth control. The probable reasons could be:Colitis due to May reason. PID giving intestinal manifestations in constipation model would advise you the following:First the symptomatic treatment, in the form of an enema and laxatives as per the requirements of your intestines. Secondly have a course of a basic antibiotic active against intestinal infection, metronidazole, probiotic and activated charcoal tablets. Change the diet to the one that suits you the most, Avoid all the foods and beverages which increase such problems. High fiber diet. If these measures fail to give you the results, go for investigations under the care of a Gastroenterologist. ColonoscopyCT scan of the abdomen. Routine investigations of the blood to see for CBC, sugar, thyroid, liver and kidney status These investigations will HEL;p us to get a proper diagnosis and treatment |
Hi...am bind...my son goes to the gym everyday...he is 20 years old...he developed some red rashes on the chin ...is it because of the protein shake that he takes or the eggs ..he tAkes two eggs a day...he only eats chicken everyday with fruits of course...how to avoid the red rashes..he has a very good complexion actually..except for the red rashes...if u puts cold compress is also help...we tried calosoft wch is calamine, aloe era gel n light liquid paraffin..he helps but if he stops he appears again..pls advise...thank you...sooooo..muchhhhhhhhh.. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there, First question I would have asked from you would be is there a rash anywhere else on the body?if NOT then I would suggest that it's a simple case of Contact Allergic Eczema. I think he needs to apply 1% HY Chat Doctor. 3: Observe the rash, if the above medications don't help in 3-5 days then you need to see your GP or dermatologist of course.I think I can not help more than that with such a brief history, so please bear with that, thankyou and all the best. |
my ultrasound came back negative for stones in the gallbladder. however, the gallbaldder is smaller than it was a month ago during my first ultrasound. i also have two polyps about 5 mm and 6mm respectively. what could be making my gallbaldder smaller and should i get it removed b/c of the polyps? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I thank you for posting your query here and I'm definitely going to help you out. I being a surgeon, we encounter so many such cases day in and day out. Furthermore, I read your question completely and have understood it well enough. Furthermore, I will analyze all your points and provide necessary explanation. 1. You say your report came back negative for stones! Meaning, you had stones?? As far as my experience of 12 years goes, gall bladder stones once they come, they stay. Unlike Renal stones, they do not pass down the tract. So, either. A. The 1st report is wrong B. You need re scan. All this is in case you have had earlier scan which said gall bladder stones. 2. Gall bladder shrunken has no clinical significance. Some Radiologists report this. But as a surgeon, there's nothing to worry about this finding. As long as gall bladder functions, we don't have an issue out of this. So chill, do not worry. 3. Polyps of 6 and 5 mm should not bother you again. Generally, in size more than 1 cm or some say 2 cm and associated problems like A. Diabetes, Uncontrolled B. Along with stones which is symptomatic like pain C. Episodes of infection like cholecystitis These need surgery. If you are fine without fever episodes, jaundice and pain then do not worry. We can follow up with regular scans, may be once or twice a year. Hope this helps you, in case you need any further assistance, please let me know. Take care and God bless. |
My 21 yo daughter is 5 days post op from a reduction of a telescopic small bowel that had no lead point. When she stands up she has a small protrusion right above the mid line surgical incision. She is having small bowel movements and had a GI xray with contrast to ensure there was no further obstruction post op. This area is tender to touch. She has no vomiting and no fever. Should I be concerned about this swollen area? It developed yesterday and seems a bit larger today. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! I really appreciate your concern. But such swellings are common after surgical procedures due to inflammation of the site. If there is pain, tenderness and redness at the swelling then you should concern about it and have an appointment with the surgeon. Otherwise, there is nothing to worry about the swelling. It will be minimized as the days past. Hope my answer has solved your query. Take Care. Thank you. Best Regards. |
Hi doctor,I have itchy scalp and have started losing hair. Can I get help on this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You have probably seborrheic capitis (an eczema). I suggest Ketoconazole shampoo on alternate day. Keep in contact with scalp for 7 to 10 minutes in each application and continue it for three to six months. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent. |
in complete urine analysis traces of protein 2+ and epithelial cells in large nos were noted, The patient is diabetic for last 20 yrs and had icd implanted 2 months back. Medicines taken are ecosprin 20mg, revulant 1 gm, cardace 2.5 mg,glucornorm G1,nikoran(5mg), dytor 20mg( for cardio) she was also prescibed bazucin and uriplas for last 21 days due to pus cells noted in her urine. The patient has left kidney and right kidney is not working. Please advise what should be done- may water consupmtion was less due to water retention in the past. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HalloThanks for your therefrom what you have narrated it looks that your Rt kidney is not functioning, and you are a diabetic patient since 20 years. You have not mentioned whether your diabetes is under control or not? Have you checked your blood sugar level regularly The presence of protein and epithelial cells in urine are suggestive that you have developed Diabetic Nephropathy and may land in to chronic Renal failure So Pl consult Nephrologist for proper management. |
Hello doctor,I am a 40-year-old female. I went to my doctor a year before because I had a little blood in my urine when I wiped. He did a urine analysis, and some blood work and everything came back fine. There were no problems until three days ago. I peed then a few minutes later it felt like it still had to go so I went back to the toilet but I just got only blood. There was a lot this time, and it was fresh blood and small clots.It is hurting while passing the blood but that is all that came out though I had just emptied my bladder a few minutes before that. The only other symptom I seem to be having is all of a sudden there will be an immediate need to pee out of the blue but then when I go it is not a full bladder of pee just like half but it the onset was very sudden, or I am going to pee my pants.These are my only symptoms. I do have a long history of stones, but I am confident this is not due to that, because I have had blood from stones but not this amount of blood. And every time I have ever had a stone, it hurts worse than childbearing, and I am not in that kind of pain. I feel whatever is going on is the same thing I went to the doctor last year, but he found nothing. What is likely to be wrong with me?I am currently on Coumadin, Lanoxin, Coreg, and Propylthiouracil. Laboratory tests performed are urinalysis, hemoglobin a1c, CBC (complete blood count), fasting lipid panel, and fasting glucose. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. A bladder infection (cystitis), stones and overdose of Coumadin (Warfarin), all three can be the likely reason for your bleeding. In case of any such bleeding, an ultrasound is a must. I prefer to start with a short course of antibiotics (mostly Nitrofurantoin and Cipro or Levofloxacin are given) for five days depending on sensitivity patterns. Blood clotting parameters need to be checked to see if you are on the overdose of Coumadin. Ultrasound is a must to rule out any other serious causes of bleeding like a tumor. Since antibiotics are not available over-the-counter in your place, you need to get back to your general physician. Moreover, even for getting an ultrasound and clotting parameters to check the overdose of Coumadin, you need the help of your general physician. Please do at the earliest. |
I found a hard pea sized lump on the left inside (toward the back, closer to the anus)of my vaginal opening, less than a fingertip inward. Went to dr and they said it might be a lipoma. But it s hard to feel in stirrups easier to feel sitting and I m 24 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and 29 years old. Opinions? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Although it might require a physical and clinical assessment of the lesion you have described, it could be a benign lump of lipoma as your doctors said, but the hard consistency as described by you might not go in favor of it. If I were your family physician, I would have referred to a gone socialist to examine the same and go for any related investigations like an ultrasound to reach near to a diagnosis. If the lump persists even in the postpartum period, I would advise you to consider for a histopathological test of the biopsied specimen at that time. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I m a 54 year old male with stage 5 kidney disease and high blood pressure Just had AV fistula surgery last week for hemodialysis . Will I be able to keep my night shift job? How hard is it to get a kidney and what is the waiting period.I m in NC. In your opinion which dialysis do you think is the better option at home or in a clinic?I m having gout a lot and swelling in my right ankle. What is my life span on dialysis and with a kidney transplant? I am scared and been vomiting a little now and then urine output is good, just tired all the time? Dr. said it would take 3 months for the fistula to mature. What symptoms do I need to look for if I need dialysis sooner? What questions do I need to ask my nephrologist my next visit is Oct.17th? When sick how will I know when to go to the emergency room? What is recovery time for a kidney transplant ? What health requirements does a donor need to meet from the health aspect? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank for choosing CHI can understand your problem well, you need not worry every thing will be okay, I here with your answers and questions, you can not do any night shift right now, It is really hard to get the kidney donor for this you will have to see the concern person or department frequently and criteria of this is varies from country to country, you can not do a dialysis at home you need to hospitalize anyhow for this Hemodialysis would be a choice, Even if you have renal problem with right treatment you will get alright, if the urine out put becomes very low it is indication for dialysis, you need not ask any question to your doctor, doctor taking good care of their patients, you just take extra care of your self and enjoy the life Have nice day. |
I have been to the urgent care, they did blood work urinalist, xray . could not come up with anything. It is still there seems to be a bit better. I really havent been about much today. I do believe it is a cramp, I just dont know how to get rid of it. I have tried heat. It is in the lower left side sorts goes from the stomach to the back.what can I do to get rid of cramp? if you are charging me I cannot pay you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You have pain in the left lower abdomen radiates to the back. It is a clear case of either urinary tract infection, or a stone in the ureter. I advise you to consult a urologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an MRI, and ureteroscopy, and other tests for confirmation. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms, lifetime, metonymic acid, dicyclomine HY Chat Doctor. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. |