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Hi, I will be embarking on 24 hours worth of flights tomorrow. I am in early pregnancyand have to apply on Crinone gel every 8 hours. I normally lay down to insert them. Is it okto do it standing up? I may have to make use of plane and airport toilets.Thanks, Michelle

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See if u can this progesterone gel properly ...like inserting inside d vagina...or else u can take tablets 400 mg also instead of this while travelling

I had a hammer hit me in my right pelvis area where I imagine my ovarie to be ... I have been married 2 years and no luck getting pregnant how can I get this looked at. Can it make me not get pregnant? How much does it cost for in vitriol or to get my husbands sperm tested

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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is unlikely that this injury would have significantly affected your ability to conceive. There are different reasons for infertility. It can be due to male or female causes or due to a combination. In terms of your partner, you are right in assuming that he would need a semen analysis. The cost would vary according to one lab to the next. He can either consider speaking to his urologist, speaking to a lab directly to find out the cost. In terms of your investigations, your doctor would need to assess the different aspect of the reproductive system-the uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervixThis would involve both imaging and blood tests. You should consider visiting your gynecologist or a fertility specialist. Even if issues are found with either of you there are effective techniques available that may be able to help you conceive. I hope this helps

I have ESLD and have unremmiting itching. I am unable to sleep at night and am able to take short naps during the day. I have tried all the known OTC remedies but to no avail. If this is what I have to look forward forward for the rest of my life its not much. My bilirubin levels are very high. I am at my witts end. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? YYYY@YYYY Thank you, Marc

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Hitching in the end stage liver disease can be quite problematic, there are quite a few things tried for it with limited success in some cases. Anti- histamine like cetirizine, defense Chat Doctor. Some local application lotions a like calamine and soothing agents are useful. Then there are medications like rifampicin and ursodeoxycholic acid. Please consult your doctor to see if any of these work for you. Thanks.

i have severe upper abdominal pain. I have been experiencing this pain on and off for months. I usually get it every other day in the evening or the middle of the night. No pain killers work for me. Each episode last around 3 hours and im in so much pain I cant move. I cant bare it anymore. The doctors have suggested IBS but im certain its not this, what could it be?

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Hi, From history it seems that this might be due to hyper acidity or acid reflux. During this two time usually stomach is empty and acid secretion is there producing this problem. Take less but frequent diet and keep stomach full. Take Omeprazole for few days. Avoid fried, chilies and junk food. Avoid stress.If you require go for ultrasound of abdomen. Ok and take care.

Hi, I m an 8 year colon cancer survivor. I had my colon removed at initial diagnosis and have been very healthy since then. June of 2011 I say block stools for two weeks after some hard training for a race. A blood test indicated I was anemic. I took some medicine for a month and my numbers returned to normal. This June and July I saw black stools again and my numbers were low. I ve had upper scops and a camera pill that show nothing major, just slight erosions of the esophogus. I have not seen any block stools since July (not Sept) but my Hemoglobin is still at 12.6. I ve been on Prilosec for 3 months now and it doesn t seem to be helping. I mountain bike very hard (race too) and play volleyball alot. About 6-10 hours of excercise a week. I feel ok although I am not as fast on the bike as I used to be. My question is, what do you think I should be asking my docs to look at now and is it safe to keep pushing my body with a 12.6 hemoglobin count? I ve read this can put strain on the body. Thanks.

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Normal hemoglobin level for men is 13.8 to 18.0 g/DL. Your hemoglobin of 12.6 is not that low and upper GI endoscopy is normal. But since u had colon cancer in past I would suggest u undergo colonoscopy and blood for CEA test. Yearly CT scan of chest and whole abdomen should also be done for colon cancer. Regards and Take care

Hi , my son is 3 years 3 months old he has allergy and uses levolin puff . His spasm is not acute but often suffers with it during change of season. recently he has been prescribed Budecort 200 two puffs twice daily for three months. I am a little uncomfortable with the use of steroid at this age he weighs 20 kgs and is almost 3 feet tall. Want your advice regarding the side effects

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Hi, I admire your positive outlook regarding the query. For asthma management, physicians need to advice various medications which depends on its severity and control.>Leveling acts by dilating air passages and relieves acute breathlessness.>On the other hand, Decor which is an steroid act by reducing inflammation which prevents as well as controls frequent asthma symptoms. It has some side effects like fungal infections of mouth and throat (Candidiasis). Systemic steroid effects on higher doses like mood changes, hyperglycemia, smell & taste disturbances, osteoporosis etc. Your son has been prescribed Decor two puffs of 200 micrograms twice daily that means a total of 800 micrograms which equals to 0.8 mg only. Moreover, very little amount of steroid is absorbed as it is used via inhalation.Therefore, its side effect is almost negligible except candidiasis. That is why your child is advised to gurgle his mouth with plain water after taking puffs which will prevent candidiasis. I presume that a diagnosis of probable asthma has been made and given proper medicine accordingly. Hope this answers your query. Wishing your son good health.

I have seasonal bronchitis whicChatDoctores yearly once or twice in the rainy or cold season. I use ampicillin based tablets ....can you suggest me the best medicine.Symptoms: Running nose sometimes or blocked nose sometimes, severe cough, sometimes body pains (may be due to severe continuous cough) but someitmes occasional cougChatDoctores. SLight fever so I use sinarest tablet.

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Hi thanks for asking question. Mostly according to history you have allergic or seasonal rhinitis with respiratory involvement. Continue using antihistamine Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, take more fruits and more water. Green leafy vegetable are helpful. Avoid smoking strictly as it can aggravate condition. Take healthy nutritional diet. Steam inhalation will be helpful in relieving congestion. If condition still severe then leukotrien antagonist

Hello, I ve had an itchy throat with constant coughing, sometimes very harsh, and sneezing with clear exudate, and I ve been afebrile. It is very bothersome. The constant coughing and sneezing and runny nose keeps me awake at nite. I ve been eating coujgh drops like crazy just to soothe my throat. Any suggestions? Allergies? Sinusitis? Definite post nasal drip , sometimes thick, sometimes thin and watery and always clear.

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I am a healthy 33 year old woman, but I have been feeling odd lately and was wanting some ideas as to what it could be....I have been experiencing lower back pain, cramping in my lower abdomen, swelling of my hands and feet, dizziness, am more tired than usual and in general just feel kind of lousy. Any ideas?

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That could be a number of things. Have you changed anything like your diet? Are you constipated? Could explain cramping & swelling, (less intake of salt). The question everyone will ask: are u pregnant? Have you experienced any weight gain as well? If these symptoms persist & become bothersome. See your

Hi my 2 year old is going for an op to remove a lump in his groin, dont know when as he seen the specolist last thursday but since then his hair has starting 2 fall out alot, went 2 the local doctors yesterday and said leave it for a month and if it gets worse bring him back! Me and my wife a so worrid as they dont know what the lump is or the reson why he is loesing alot of hair

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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations 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.

occasional blood spots in my urine, not on a daily basis. now I noted a back pain, it seems like to my left hip, I am feeling the pain when getting up from a sitting position and walking, I am not taking any pain meds, my only medication is Fosamax with Vit D once a week. Please help.

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Fullback pain and occasional blood in urine may be due to renal calculus, urinary tract infection etc. You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hologram, renal function test, Urine RE/ME, Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen. Ultrasound is important, and it can exclude many possibilities. CT scan can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.

Hello, this is my question. I am a regular plasma donor at a facility here where I live. Every 4 months they take a blood sample to be sent off for a protein analysis, it usually takes 10 days to get the sample back. Normally I know when the sample will be taken so I take 10 days off from donating at all before and the sample always comes back fine (because I am older, 40, weight 153 and I guess donating lowers my protein levels). I have had 2 samples come back recently with a protein of 5.9 (needs to be 6.0 or higher) and I am wondering what it is I need to be doing/and or changing to ensure that my levels are in range. Also, how is this different from the screening test they do every time I go in to donate to test my microhemocrotit? I have been out of range a couple times recently on that and was told to eat iron-rich foods. I am now including an iron supplement with my daily vitamins. I would appreciate any help or advice you could give, I am frustrated. Thank you!

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DEAR SIR/MADAME BLOOD PLASMA PROTEINS INCLUDE ALBUMIN AND GLOBULIN WHICH FUNCTIONS FOR MAINTAINING.1. MAINTAINING COLLOIDAL PRESSURE - BLOOD PRESSURE2. ANTIBODY PRODUCTION WHICH FIGHTS INFECTIONS - DETERMINE IMMUNITY3. ESSENTIAL FOR MAINTAINING RENAL PERFUSION WHICH HELPS IN CONCENTRATION OF URINE AND MAINTAINING URINE OUTPUT.THESE DEFICIENCIES ARE COMMON IN 1. ANEMIA WITH HYPOPROTIENEMIA2. INCREASED PROTEIN LOSS IN KIDNEYS DUE TO FUNCTIONAL KIDNEY DISEASESUPPLEMENTATION OF IRON WITH OTHER MICROBITCOINS MIGHT BE OF VERY LITTLE IMPORTANCE AS THE MAIN PROBLEM IS DEFICIENCY OF PROTIENYOUR VALUES ARE NOT TOO LOW AND ALSO WHEN YOU FREQUENTLY GIVE BLOOD DONATIONS THEN OBVIOUSLY IT VARIES.SO PROPER PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION WHICH IS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN LIKE EGG WHITE ARE RICH IN ALBUMIN WHICH RESTORES THE DEFICIENT LEVELS.EVEN VEGETABLE PROTEINS MIGHT BE OF SOME HELP. BUT I PREFER PROTEINS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN.THANKS

What is diffuse cerebral atrophy hair sir my child age 2 months and from last 1 week we consulted neurologist after ct scan told it was due to cerebral atrophy sequalae of perinatal ischemia can u explain what is cerebral atrophy can we cure it can my child normal again plz explain

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Hi welcome to ChatDoctorcerebral atrophy means decrease of brain size(fewer cells, neurons etc.). Cerebral atrophy can not be reversed. Your baby needs developmental, rehabilitative, neurologic care, and early intervention services so that the best possible outcome can be achieved, how much can be achieved depends upon degree of damage to child. Normal development as on a normal child can not be achieved, the best possible development for your child should be tried. Thanks

Hi, I recently went for a blood test for pain near my GB and re flux. My ALT and AST botChatDoctore back around 60. I didn t realize I was going for a blood test the night before, and had maybe 6 beers at dinner. Could this have falsely effected the results? I went as I was experiencing abdominal pain near the gall bladder location. Thanks, David

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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. Yes, the liver enzymes AST and ALT can increase due to alcohol intake. The high AST and ALT enzymes are not just due to the 6 beers you had the night before but may be due to

sir my son has got small pimple on right hand 5 days back now it has grown and become hard & red i checked with children specilist 2 days back he told it is a bite of some bee or ant but it has spread more i am worriying more YYYY@YYYY

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Hello, Five days and it has gotten bigger, harder and red means the area has got some collection of blood with or without pus, and now it is getting infected. The swelling needs to be examined again which may require for the collection to be Chat Doctor. Ideally by now had it been a simple insect bite the size wouldn't be increasing or getting harder. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

My 8 month old grandson has had a fever off and on for a month. He had an ear infection and was on anti-biotics. The ears are clear, urine is clear, and he had a blood test - no results yet. There is a cat in the house. What are the symptoms of cat scratch fever?

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Common symptoms of cat scratch fever include: a bump or blister at the bite or scratch site. Swollen lymph nodes near the bite or scratch site. Fatigue. Headaches. A low-grade fever.

Hi, Over the last several years I have been having issues with my feet and lower legs. The pain in my feet feels down to the bone and most times it is too painful to walk. I have hard masses on the bottoms of my feet (1 each) and on my shins (erythema nadosims - spelling incorrect). My Rheumatologist said that nothing was coming together for a diagnosis several years ago. Now within the last week I am losing strength in both my hands and the ability to grip objects small or large (been dropping things). My blood work showed high calcium levels, lymphs and wbc yet his nurse called me and said that doctor is on vacation but said to call me to say that the blood work looked good and that s it. I am VERY, VERY scared especially with whatever is happening to my hands!!! I have other things going on such as recent acid reflux, carpal tunnel, osteopinia, and knee issues that have me in physical therapy, not sure if they could all be related. Should I be getting a second opinion and be worried about whatever is happening with my hands?

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Your weakness in hand could be due to CTS. You need to see a good Hand Surgeon for that. But you have multitude of problems. And a thorough look by a rheumatologist is a must.

Dear sir my sister is suffered from fistula in ano from last 6 month..Two operations completed..And last operation was completed through radio surgury.. but sir pus is still discharging..dear sir we r in very tension please suggest whatever is posible.thanks-PANKAJ DUBEY

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Hello, very pleased to hear from you about the fistula of your sister. Fistula is very notorious in recurrence. If it recurred it is very difficult to operate again. It is recurred even after doing with radio surgery. I am afraid that it will recur again and again. If I am your treating Doctor I advised You to take proper and hygienic care of your sister. That is the only way you can prevent the recurrence. THX

I was diagnosed with hsv type 1 Sept 6th had my first outbreak and it cleared up. Today I have a rash all over outside of my vaginal lip only in the hair area but its all over and itchy like crazy. This is nothing like my outbreak a few weeks ago. I dont have insurance but is this worth an er visit?

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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you had an outbreak of HSV 1 infection previously which is known to affect the area around the mouth. As you are having itching around the genital region, there are many conditions which can lead to this problem and one of the cause may be HSV 2, but it should be confirmed by physical examination by your doctor. I would suggest you to undergo physical examinations before you take any medications. Thank you.

i think my g.f is pregnant but i am not confirm because i didnt broke the seal and i just inserted the neck of my penis and i get discharge but at that time i put my penis out...how do i confirm that she is pregnant or not?? please answer as soon as possible

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Hi, if her periods get delayed then you can do a urine pregnancy test at home. It will confirm the pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor.

I was fine till about 3 o clock in the morning I woke up to a pain in the tip of my penis( it feels like i have to pee but very little comes out. i am a 53 year old virgin and have not had sex with a woman yet. the last time i masterbated was 2 weeks ago. what should i do?

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Hi, You can have acute urinary tract infection like problem. For that urine routine microscopic examination is advisable. Underlying prostate enlargement like cause also has to be ruled out by pelvic ultrasonography. If urinary retention present then also it will be clear by sonography. I suggest you to consult Urologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

hi im manjit bhullarim very much worried of my unwanted hair on all over my body.i bought epiltor but im not satisfied with that.and other probelm i have burning in my genitalia. i feel like sacratching that makes me relief but the area burns when i urinate.plz tell me solution.thanks

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Some herbal combos known to have antiseptic and antiallergenic effect are wonderful remedies. Even after removing hair these can be used to prevent and correct itching. Genitalia burning can be safely controlled. If interested, may write direct question.

My right testicle is slightly more numb than my left and it can twist around without pain. I havent twisted it myself but several times I have noticed that it can hang horizontally and I suspect event twist to the point of switching with the left testicle. I am scared that this may be testicular torsion except that I have not had excruciating pain. The testicle usually hangs higher than the other and when i sit down both may start to hurt. This problem has been going on for a while, with no other/worsening symptoms.

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Hi, It can be due to spinal injury, diabetes and disc prolapse. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

A year ago, my young daughter (aged 6) made allegations against her father (my estranged partner) and another man who, she said, had been taking nude pictures of her. She doesn t remember being molested at all (and we don t know if she actually was) but at the time she was suffering recurrent bouts of thrush but since overnight contact stopped I have not had to go to the doctor once about this. She does have occasional redness and I m having to work on her hygiene in that area. I m told that thrush is a common problem in young girls and other medical professionals say it s not. I m confused - who is right, please?

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Thrush can occur in pubertal girls more often than in very young child Chat Doctor. That is the truth. Other than that, I was unable to understand the question. Why did you mention the first part of the question unless you suspected sexual abuse? In any case, treatment with local antifungal creams like clotrimazole is the only treatment available.

My brother has an outer layer skin problem on his hands where he is able to move only two fingers. Something about the top layer of skin growing to ???. He will shortly be undergoing surgery and will be off work for quite a while. Is there a name for this problem that I might be able to google and learn more about it? Thank you.

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Hello, His skin problems could be related to hyperkeratosis or psoriasis. Anyway, you should discuss with his dermatologist about the exact name of the diagnosis. There are many skin disorders, that may mimic this clinical situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care

I am currently 33 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, while my post meal levels are fin (generally below 7.0) I am finding that my fasting level in the morning is generally about 5.4 to 6.4 which is too high, are you able to advise what snack to have before bed?

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HI, Thank you for the query. You should eat, well before you go to bed.(2-3 hours before) Try to have snack with low glycemic index (pasta made of wheat flour/ beans, lentils/ sweet corns/ green vegetables, salads/ Oatmeal/ FRuits-oranage, apple, pear, pitches). Have walk for half an hour after food. & have a glass of strained milk (fat free) half hour before you go to bed. Thanks.

Hi My Name is Stephanie. I was biten by a copperhead snake on 7-6-14 around 10pm. I was taken to the ER and givin 4 viles of antivenom. I stayed in the hospital until 7-10-14. So I ve been home 5 days and the swelling has not gone done, it itches and sore to the touch. Should i go have it looked at now or wait.

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Hello, Thanks for your query. I am happy to help you here. Today is 22nd of July. If you have swelling till today, then it's better to have a follow-up. Usually snakes are non poisonous. But if snakes are poisonous usually its either cardio toxic or neurotoxic & sometimes both. Swelling doe snot confirms that the snake was toxic, but it needs attention further. Although it's rare that toxin will show its action after 15 days but until the swelling subsides u need to be kept on watch. 4 views of antivenom may not be sufficient if knowledgeable symptoms appear, & if no symptoms appear, you may not need anti venom at all, but for that you should be kept in watch for at least three days. Even if just swelling appears its considered safe to administer antivenom, some patient body react to antivenom and can't be continued further. I don't think you are in trouble of having activation of toxin but still you should keep watch on yourself for following things until the swelling subsides.1) If either or both eyelids starts Chat Doctor. 2) or if you develop numbness (decrease/loss of sensation on touch.) 3)Any kind of unnatural bleeding from nose or in stool etc. If any of above complaints develop then It's must revisit ER. At the time being I recommend you to take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication to prevent infection, decrease itching and to decrease the swelling. For now, I suggest you to either have a follow-up or you can take some medications as bellow. Chymoral forte once died before food for 1 wk (it will help to decrease swelling)Tab Exocet 5 mg 1 at night before sleep for 3 days (to decrease itching)Tab metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days. Tab definite 200 mg twice daily for 3 days. I hope my talk would be helpful. Will be happy to help you father. Thank you.

hi, my 4yr old was awake all night with a temp it has gone down since last night.but he seems very dosey + is complaning of a sore troat and stomach pains.2 nights ago he had a bit of a temp again went down with calpol but was complaning about his teeth what could be wrong with him in your opinion any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi, Look all these are symptoms suggesting of infection. He might be having Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis? You can do the following things: 1. Just give lukewarm water, vegetable soups. Thus maintain HY Chat Doctor. 2. Need to start giving a course of Antibiotics, Paracetamol, B-Complex Spy., Antihistamines. 3. Proper Rest & healthy diet shall be helpful. 4. Monitor temperature 4 hourly will be helpful to assess prognosis. 5. If required basis investigations: CBC, BMP, RBS can be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Hi! I tripped & fell on 1/25/14 & of course my hand was bruised & extremely swollen, limited ROM. I had it in a thumb spica splint for a 1 1/2 wks til I could get an apt to see a hand specialist 2/5. They put it in a cast for a month & took it off on 3/5. When they removed it my thumb was extremely stiff & painful, could barely move it. I ve been having hand therapy twice a week & my ROM has improved drastically. The only problem is that the MRI I had on 3/18 showed I had a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament. The Dr says that I m stable & surgery doesn t look needed & I can go to work in 2 wks if I feel ok (I m a RN). What do you think of his decision? They re going to make me a thermoplastic splint to wear as needed. Right now I take off the regular big thumb spica splint off about 6 times a day. I do the heated rice, picking up marbles, & ROM exercises, ice, etc. The pain is minimal 2-4 / 10 (used to be 6-7 / 10 in beginning). So, is surgery always indicated with a complete tear? Or if you re progressing, is it possible to not have any surgery & make a full recovery? I m concerned b/c I m a nurse & my hands are my life. Been outta work for 2 months now & missing it, but also don t wanna come back too soon as I m still having some pain & stiffness. I still can t bend it all the way down, & my strength is only 1/2 my right hand per PT (I m right handed & my left thumb is where the injury is). So what would be your next step or what do you think about my situation? And fortunately none of the XRays show any fractures, but I m feeling the ligament is a lot worse injury.

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HiThe the best assessment is if ROM is improved and no movement problems for routine work, nothing needs to be done.the dear tissue healing may have occurred by now...synthetic repair not of much value if you already don't feel incapacitated

hi i am having sinusitis from last 2 months. i had antibiotics for a month... still not recovered . Now i have started taking septilin and nasollerin as per the doctors prescription. how long should i take to get actual results age:34 weigh 70kgs

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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. As you have already taken antibiotic for a month, I would not recommend anymore at present.2. Were I treating you, I would suggest you regular montelukast and levocetirizine for at least 1 month.3. Regular steam inhalations (please be cautious to avoid burns) and nasal irrigation with saline sprays will hasten recovery.4. Please avoid exposure to smokes, dusts and air pollution.5. I would also suggest you plenty of ward liquids and a healthy diet.6. If you have still no improvement, especially if you have nose obstruction or loss of smell or headaches, I would suggest you to consult an ENT specialist who will examine your nose cavity from inside to identify a contributing structural cause, if any. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you a quick recovery and the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.

Good evening, my main symptom is dull pain in my lower left abdomen, especially when breathing in and seems to be occurring after eating a large meal. It has been occurring off and on for over 5 years. It started when I was using the bathroom and felt a very strong sharp pain in the same area 5 years ago.

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First, if the pain is persistent I will advise you to go for abdominal ultrasound to isolate the cause. For treatment, you can take some antibiotic preferably CEA Chat Doctor. Take gelusil-mps plus or machine gel syrup for gastric upset.

Hi there, i have a lump on the back of my neck, i frequently get headaches, and often these headaches are accompanied by nose bleeds, the headaches can last whole days and im getting worried, im 20 years old, medium height, weigh 65 kg and im male, please help me cheers

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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It needs examination first. You may have some lymph node enlargement, cystic lesion or soft tissue tumor. After examination if necessary go for fine needle aspiration cytology and then 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.

hi iam 21years age now, not yet married.daily in sleeping my sperm is coming out,it is happening every day.is there any problem if it comes out daily ?and is there any problem in future with my partner in having a child ? will my sperm reduse by that time ? please give clear solution every day iam worrying abot it.

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HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. It is normal to have ejaculation while sleeping if you don't masturbate. You don't need to worry about that. You can have regular exercise like swimming jogging etc. which may help you in decreasing those episodes. That doesn't cause any impact on your future fertility or libido. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.

Ive been feeling really tired the past 8 months. I was under a lot of stress and just assumed it to be that. As times gone on Ive noticed some other symptoms. my ankles get a little swollen at work (Im not extremely over wieght or anything). My lower back started hurting. Ive also noticed over the past three months that I go to the bathroom a lot more and my urins been really clear. More recently Ive been feeling light-headed and unable to focus. I keep trying to tell myself its just stress and for the most part Ive ingnored it, Im just a little concerned because none of the symptoms have gone away.

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Dear patient Considering your case possibility can be 1. Anxiety 2. Diabetes Mellitus. I would like to advise blood testing for fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels. Get it done from reputed laboratory. If reports are normal diagnosis is anxiety disorder. If reports are showing high sugar levels its diabetes Mellitus. For DM YOU NEED TO consult diabetiologist. If you are having excessive stress and anxiety in life try meditation and yoga which are very helpful. All the best.

My 6 year old son has been ill for over a week now with headaches, and lumps on the back of his head. Been to A&E and was told it was swollen glands and was given calpol. A few days later he was still very poorly and lumps had got bigger. Went to my GP who said it is a scalp infection and gave antibiotics and antihistamine. Finished course of medicine and lumps are still present and sore! What do i do next!!?

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HI, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I studied your query. I understood Your health concerns. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Boil with lymphadenitis, with resolved nodes after antibiotics. Remaining lumps indicates Chronic Amenities with fibrotic changes in it. Reason of antibiotics not giving regression of these lumps is due to the accompanied Chronic fur uncle- lumps with its lymphadenitis.FNAC biopsy / or Excision Biopsy / or CT study -of the persistent lumps, would give the exact cause of these persistent/ non-regressive lumps. Other causes like infectious mono, or viral lymphadenitis/or TB lymphadenitis/ NHL/HL lymphoma-needs to be ruled out. As the facts are very scanty, I would also suggest you to take Second opinion from Surgeon, to rule out other causes which would cause such symptom/complaints, after physical/clinical examination. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS

hello! i have been having cramping in my lower left stomach . when i poop and push expecially and sometimes even when i pee. my stool is soft and there is not alot of it. i feel like i need to poop much more often tho. either nothing or very small amounts. When I poop the pain last about 10 seconds and if i hold it on push on it, it seems to help? Helpp

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Hi. Please take plenty of Liquids. Most probably you are having Constipation along with urinary tract infection. Everything will be relieved if you take the lot of liquids. Take fiber diet too. All the best.

My 14 year old son is complaining of a bubbling feeling in his chest while he is breathing then he has to cough afterword. He has no fever and no noticeable wheezing sounds. Not sure if this is anything to worry about or not but he said it s getting worse.

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It appears to be allergic (bronchial) cough A course of fexofenidine with acoustic syrup will help .if cough and bubbling continue pl get an x Ray of chest and routine blood counts & ear

I just had two teeth pulled from an infection in the gums. I took the penicillin at 4:30 at the dentist office. Then again before bed at 9pm as instructed, along with tylonal and advil. I also took my nightly medication of zantac, along with vitamins. Everything was fine until I drank quinine soda for leg cramps and then I began to itch everywhere.

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Hi. Thanks for the query. Well, itching all over the body is an indication of the most common cause that is an allergic reaction. As it has happened after taking the Chat Doctor.

I just found out a blackish red swelling (much like an insect bite) on my lower back just beside the spine. It itches a little, but it cannot be an insect bite since I was wearing warm clothes through out the day and noticed it when I removed my clothes. The same thing happened a month or so ago and went away after I took levocetrizine and applied some soframycine ointment. I want to know if this might be an indication of something serious.

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Use WHITFIELD ointment. Take bath twice a day. Wait for 1 week. Consult dermatologist if symptoms persists

Hi Dr. ChandanI am familiar with the anatomy of the penis, and it seems I have dilated lymphatic channels under the skin of my glans penis. They become more prominent when I get an erection. Any idea what this could be? These vessels were preceded by a fluid filled vesicle I had years ago which I popped

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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorYou wrongly understood it the lymphatic system neither dilate nor constrict, this is only possible with the vascular system, if you do not have any clinical sign and symptoms then why to have such weird kind of thinking, I hope this information helps you take care and have good day.

Hi Can you help? I have a pain in my top front tooth , I went to a dentist two years ago and he said i need a small filling in this tooth and from then on I have had pain. I have been back five times to him also another two dentists and I am told there is nothing wrong. My mother passed away at the time I had the filling so one dentist said it was stress .

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Hi, if the filling was done without a proper cavity preparation, which could be by two ways-one, if the carious structure was not cleaned up properly, it leads to caries spreading underneath. Secondly if there is pulp exposure while deep cavity preparation, it leads to persistent pain after the filling. Please take a ray and go for a root canal treatment to get rid of the pain. You may need a crown also if there is discoloration. Take care!

hai doctor.i am lakshmi.29 years old. i want to check up my whole body. i have frequently facing leg pains fatigue pain in chest (not severe)and some small problems.like head ache flum etc.but i dont know what tests i need.some diagnostics offering master health check up like that. plz suggest me sir for my husband and me.plz.

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Hello Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor I have read your query and understand your concern. As far as pain in legs, chest and headache is concerned I will suggest you to consult good Physician or Cardiologist for general examination and investigations like complete blood count or ECG to get proper diagnosis. Hope this will help you.

Hi, i have been taking iron tablets and i have found that it has made it harder to poo, causing me to strain. When i finished on the toilet, i noticed that my vagina was swollen (lips etc). I am also pregnant. Do you know why this happened? Please help!

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Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion iron supplements are known to cause constipation or hard stools. Constipation is routinely seen complaint in pregnancy. To prevent the constipation:-1) Change the iron preparation- Certain iron preparations tend to cause gastritis, constipation etc. So changing the brand might be tried.2)Take adequate fluids up to 3 liters per day.3)Take high fiber diet daily.4)Take laxatives if needed. Nothing to worry. It will subside by following the above measures. Coming to vaginal lips swelling check for any infection like white discharge or itching or any high BP. The swelling can also be related to excessive straining at stools. If everything is normal the swelling might be considered physiological as some swelling of vaginal lips might be there in pregnancy and subsides after delivery. But iron preparations might not be associated with swelling of vaginal lips. Anyways nothing to worry as such. Prevention of constipation is important to avoid other problems. Hope this helps. Best regards....

Hi, they put me on cephalexin for infection that I have above my lip, got put on it yesterday 3 times a day and its 500 mg. When will i see results? And its still swollen and red in one area.And is ok to swollow the pill I hope cause they did not say like one of the pages that you should not so I hope thats ok. They said they are not sure what happen and I think maybe I got bitten or something cause there was a mark there and know like I said still a mark but red around it and I was running a temp also of 100

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Hi. Thanks for the query. As per your symptoms of having a red and swollen area above the upper lip and having raised body temperature can be either due to allergic reaction to any bee sting or can be due to infection like Hair follicle infection. As you are being treated with Cephalexin that is an antibiotic, and you have taken 3 doses without any side effects you can continue taking the antibiotic for the prescribed time period by your physician. You can also take Acetaminophen or Tylenol for reducing body temperature. Topical application of steroid ointment can help in reducing inflammation and discomfort. Hope this helps. Regards.

I have been using ring guard cream for 18 days. The infection got a little better but after 2 days red spots began to appear on the infection area. So i stopped using the ring guard. So what to do now? The skin infection is still there and severe. Its on the neck and above the thigh area.

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Hi!! According to your history it seems to be a case of ringworm infection as initially you had improvement in your skin lesion after applying ring guard. I would recommend you to take oral terminating 250 mg once daily and apply terminating cream over the affected area twice daily. This has to be continued for 4 weeks so that the infection doesn't recur after stopping the medicine. Besides this don't share your soap and towel, stay in a cool and airy environment and wear loose cotton clothes. Hope for your speedy recovery.

Hi Doctor, my query is, when my sister sits on a chair with her feet on the ground, her feet swell from the ankle. She s gone to her GP for the past 10 years about the issue but they tell her she s overweight. She does exercise, walks everyday for an hour and this makes it worse. Shes also got fibroids in her womb, is this the cause? Please I need advice. Thank you

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Yes fibroid can cause lower limp edema I suggest she goes to her gynecologist for further investigation Good Luck

Hi, I have a mass at the top of my left inner thigh which extends to my right hip bone. A biopsy said, no cancer. Doctors at U.C.L.A. don t seem to know why it s there . It s deep behind the groin and they re not sure what to do about it. The biopsy technician only took a half inch of fluid in a tube, The fluid was on the outside of the mass. Would that have shown that the mass itself was non-canceous, and I don t know why he didn t take any of the mass itself. Do you know the answer to that and also what it might be? Thanks. Barbara

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Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. It may be that mass is a cyst such as simple bone cyst and aneurysm bone cyst. Probably he was not able to get solid tissue. If tissue is proper then if biopsy shows no cancer, then it is OK. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.

hello doc Im having a small swelling in the lower part of the scm muscle and just above medial clavicle which started appearing 6 months back and now causing pain and pressure on the surrounding tissues..my age is 35 female and im extremely worried.pls help

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Hello, I have studied your case and I think that you should not take it lightly. I would recommend you to follow these.1. Meet an orthopedic doctor and get this examined.2. A CT scan may be required.3. If there is any doubt then you can get biopsy of the lesion. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks

Hello Doctor. My name is cccccc and this is my problem - my penis at the skin surronding the head, has swollen and also my urine is a dark color. I have prostate cancer and am doing very good according to all my doctors. But this surprises me and began on Friday. What should i do?

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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thanks for the query. It is hard to say, but it may indicate any urinary infection or std.Also, dark urine may be sign of bilirubin elevation, so you should check your liver tests. You need to do basic urinalysis, monoculture and prostate ultrasound to verify your condition. Wish you good health. Regards

I ve been experiencing bouts of severe abdominal pain over the past 7 months and admitted to the hospital four times. I ve been given different diagnoses of diverticulitis , irritable bowel , typhlitis and colities. The pain initially presented on my right side and also intermittently included back pain. The stomach pain on a scale of 1-10 is usually 7-8. I ve had an ultrasound, a abdominal CT scan with and without contrast, an EGD, a HIDA scan and most recently a colonoscopy and I m scheduled for a CT scan with and without contrast with a pancreatic window. My History: 49 year old African American female, 5 2 , 220lbs (lost 30 pounds in the last 6 months). I currently take cardizem cd 120mg, losartan 50mg, ferrous sulfate 325 twice a day, protonix 40mg, singulair at night and just finished 500mg of levoquin after my last hospital stay July 21-23. I had H Pylori back in 1989, had my gall bladder removed in 2006, had ovarian masses/tumors removed in 2008 along with a complete historectomy. I also have a mass and cysts on my right kidney (which I was informed was perfectly harmless--been there since 2008). My last 2 hospital stays were because of hypertension, heart palpitations, tightness in my chest, headaches, sweats, pains in the left arm, lightheaded/dizziness. Tests showed a normal EKG, but some tachycardia. The EGD showed a hiatal hernia and a growth that was sent out for a biopsy. Lab reports showed among other things, anemia. The ct scan showed typhlitis , whatever that is. The colonoscopy showed stenotic ileocecal valve. The doctors have come to a concensus...they don t know what it is. Here are the majority of the pieces of the puzzle, any light you can shed would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi MEANS, Welcome to Chat Doctor ! Your problem is really very complex. So many possible causes are there. Two of your medicines need to be switched, Singular needs to be stopped you can take other inhalations anti-asthmatic which are equally effective, You are taking excessive doses of iron- I would suggest 100 mg thrice a day after meals, which is most tolerated dose. You might have post-surgical bands which result in intermittent obstruction and pain, that is more so a case if you are totally well in between the episodes. Another prominent possibilities is tuberculosis of abdomen. If your problem does not get resolved soon please review with your gastro-surgeon, and possibly you would need an exploratory laparotomy for a diagnosis and intraoperative intervention if possible. You need a physical examination by your physician and get baseline investigations like Chest X-Ray, Electrocardiogram, Complete Blood Counts, Renal Function Test, Liver Function Test, Fasting and Postprandial Blood Sugar, Thyroid Profile, Lipid Profile, Ultrasound Abdomen, Urine Compete Examination. This work up is expected to detect the underlying problem, so a definite treatment could be started. I hope this advice would be helpful for you. Still if you have any queries or doubts, please write me back, I would be happy to solve them. Wish you a great health!

I have red allergies on skin since last 2 months. I have shown to skin specialist and have been taking medicines like vozet, and calosoft lotion.First time e after taking medicin-vozet,i had completely cue, but after 10 days agin these red allergies came back,then again doctor prescribe those medicine, and also told me to test my urin,something blod test, and ANI . all reports are ok.after taking medicin-vozet,i had completely cue 2nd time also, but after 10 days agin these red allergies came back-third time.Please give me suggestion what can i do...................to cure completely...........

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Control with medicine is no solution you have to find out cause any change in soap shampoo cream any medicines you are taking or took in recent steep Chat Doctor.

I Am cucurrentlytaking Oxycontin Cr 30mg 2x Daily for A Cronic Pain Condition And Would Like To Find An Alternative pain Medication. i have Been Able To Lower My Dosage With My Doctors Approval IN the past year BY 50%. My doctor Was Surprised That I Wanted To Do This And NOw i Would Like To Find An Alternative Pain Medication To Stop Using The oxycontin Completely. What Might Be Options That Would Still Control My Pain?

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Hello, You can take Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Hi, 3 weeks ago I fell in my wrist & was told I d probably fractured my scaphoid bone. It was put in a Velcro cast for 10 days & told to come back to fracture clinic for it re xraying & they would decide the course if treatment from there. When I attended clinic I was told I wouldn t need an X-ray as they were certain from my original X-ray that I hadn t broken anything, to take my cast off & get it moving again. I mentioned I had a numbness and pins & needles in my thumb but that was put down to the cast I d had on. One week later, I still have a numbness/pins & needles in my thumb & my wrist continues to ache/throb. Is this normal or do I need to go back & be seen again? I don t want to waste anyone s time.

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Dear patient, a needles and pins sensation is generally due to a nerve compression/irritation. If it wasn't due to the cast (that's a possibility), probably your trauma provoked a hematoma pressing on a nerve (median nerve? Collateral nerve of the thumb? It depends on numbness distribution). I propose to wait a month from the trauma. If this sensation persist, get an electromyography/electroneurography to objective the nerve injury. If positive, do an RMN of wrist and hand to understand the cause (i.e. hematoma) and project its possible removal. Concerning instead your doubt about a scaphoid fracture, I don't know which X-ray projections you did (scaphoid fractures are hard to be seen in standard X-rays). However, if your wrist remained very painful for 10-15 days after the trauma, a scaphoid X-ray projection or, better, a wrist CT, would solve your doubts

Hello. Im having a pressure in between my shoulder blades and it occasionally has a sharp pain. I have trouble breathing here and there and my heart races really fast sometimes. Im coughing up really thick mucus for the past 2 months as well. It has abrownish color to it. Can you help me figure out what this could be?

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Have u got done chest X-ray? What's your age? Any complain of breathing difficulty too????? Let me know and I would like to know.

1 year ago, my dad went to private Hospital (skin specialist) for his skin. Wrong medication causing him to vomit for a few weeks. He lost his weight from 75kg to 53 kg within 3-4 months. Recently the level of sodium is low 110. He keeps vomit cough, head panic. full medical Diagnosis shows everything is ok, just have a bit black spot in his lung. What happen to him?

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Hello, A sodium level of 110 is not normal and should be investigated. A black spot in his lung along with excessive unintended weight loss should lead to further diagnostic testing, e.g. for lung cancer. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.

Hi, my 3 yr kid is suffering from 103 fever. I gave him Meftal P 8.5 ml (his wt is 17 KG) but the fever returned after 4 hrs. Earlier Today, the fever returned after 9 hrs and then 5 hrs respectively. What should I do? Should I give him another dose of Meftal P in 1 hr time?

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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. 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.

i have lichen planus in my mouth , i had taken some medication for the past one year, last week only i came to know by another doctor it is lp. he gave me the oral past " triamcinolone acetonide(kenacort 0.1). is it correct medicin.is this disease is curable?

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Hi. Welcome to ChatDoctorI am Chat Doctor. I understand your concern and will give advice accordingly. Looking at your profile I agree that the treatment given is correct. As it is a chronic inflammatory disease and there is no specific treatment available as of now which cures this disease, no one can claim that this can cure completely. You need to do follow up with your doctor at regular interval even if your symptoms subsides as in can relapse, get infected & rarely lead to malignancy. I wish your rapid recovery and will help you further if needed.

For the past couple of weeks, I have developed intense itching in both groin areas. I have itched it so badly that I have developed fissures. It is very dry and flaky skin is coming off. It is really uncomfortable and just getting worse. What should I do?

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Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you have got intertwine. Intertrigo is an infection which occurs over any opposing skin surfaces, mostly seen over groin folds. Its caused due to bacterial or sometimes fungal infection. Overweight can increase the friction and thus predispose to intertwine. I would suggest you oral antibiotics and antifungal tablets for few days along with application of antibiotic cream like juridic acid and antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for few weeks. Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area Chat Doctor. Try to reduce weight and maintain hygiene. Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible. Hope this will help YouTube care

Hi i am concerned about my 6week old baby. his head seems feverish, bit his temperatute is 36.6,his almost halved his feed, he use to ask for it every 3 hours and now 4-5 hrs later n is only drinking 3 oz or less. His normal feed is about 4 oz.he is more sleepy then usual. Can i give him calpol? Shall i takh drs? Hehis other symptom is a slight bloked nose. HHe is having wet nappies. This is happening for 24 hours now.

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Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I figured your concern. The temperature rises when child Chat Doctor. The most common focus of infection is throat, nose. You can give cal pol to baby according to age. Cal pol is syrup of paracetamol, dosage-10-15 mg/kg for single dosage. You can use nasal

I have a lump on the lower left side of the back of my head that is tender to the touch. On occasions I have moved my head and there is a very tight sensation in that same area. It almost feels like a muscle cramp, but in the back of the head, that lasts a couple of minutes then subsides. Any thoughts?

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As per your description it may be a benign swelling. Confirmed diagnosis can be given after examination only. But if it is painful and creating problem then should go further evaluation. It might need surgery if it is Desmond cyst or lipoma.

When my 3 month old son poops it goes up his back. The poop is green color nd kinda runny. He just started doing it on the 3rd of September and he poops everyday now and all of his poops are like this. Then today he pooped a second time and the color of his poop was yellow. Is there something I should be worried about because I am a first time parent and do not know a lot of things.

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Hello. I just read through your question. At this age, bowel movements can take many form and produce different colors. The only color that could potentially be a concern is red. As long as you don't see red, and he is otherwise comfortable and gaining appropriate weight, there is no need for concern. You can continue to feed as you have been without worry.

Hello Dr. Grief,I have regular bouts of Asthma and dry non productive cough, usually last 5- 6 days; after taking 6 tablets x 5mg x 3 days, then followed by 3 tablets x 5mg. x 4 days, I am back to normal. I have exhausted my current supply prescribed by my own British GP. Now that I travel to and from USA/UK I do not get much chance to see my British GP. Prednisolone 5mg is the only medication that relieves my illness; where can I buy Genuine Prednisolone 5mg. with out Doctors Prescription?

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Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Directly coming to the point as you require prednisolone, so this is known as CYCLONE and available in the USA. Being as a doctor I would come up with this conclusion that this is the most dangerous Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should not use this

I am suffering from un rythmic heart for almost an year and take metoprolol 50 mg o.d. 2 days ago i had terrific pulse rate variation and I felt very dizzy my bp became 110/70 and pulse rate 60/min was hospitalised now i am out of hospital but feel very weak and still have irregular heart...in the hospital they adminstered normal saline with Cordarone.. what should be my next course?

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Hello Sir / Madam, Thanks for writing in to Chat Doctor. Un rhythmic heart (Atrial Fibrillation) is usually treated with Amiodarone (Cordon). Hence, you have been given the right treatment. The dose shall change in due course as a when the heart beats stabilize. However, the reason of atrial fibrillation need to be investigated hence you need to consult a cardiologist regarding further cardiac evaluation. Sometimes infections do cause atrial fibrillation whicChatDoctores down as the infection subsides. What needs to be taken care of is incidences of stroke increase in un rhythmic heart beat so kindly take rest and follow your doctors instructions. Donot do stressful work. Continue with the treatment. Chat Doctor.

Hi, I had tripped and hurt a part of my lower right leg (shin bone area) by hitting it against a pice of concrete two days ago. I was wearing jeans, so there was no direct contact between the skin and concrete, but my skin still ruptured and the skin in the area around the open wound got stuck to my jeans (was sort of scraped off because of the jeans). I had washed the wound and applied antiseptic as soon as I had gotten home, but today the skin area which had scraped off seems to be a yellowish-brownish scab surrounded by reddened skin and the pain in my shin bone surrounding the wound (upto 2 inches above and below the wound) seems to continuously increase. Could there be a serious problem with the wound?

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Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. There is nothing serious about it if there is no fever. So you can keep area open with antiseptic ointment applied over it. If you have fever then it is cause of concern. It denotes infection and needs urgent care by antibiotics and if needed incision and Chat Doctor. Antibiotics such as ibuprofen are given to relieve pain. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.

a colleague has just been diagnosed with fibroids, she has had a scan and has to wait until the 17 nov to see her gp for the results due to her gp s holiday. she has just identified a lump in her breast, has seen another stand in gp which happened to be a man so she did not feel very comfortable talking to him about her breast. he has referred her so hopefully she will hear soon. is there any connections between cancerous fibroids and breast cancer please?

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Hi, According to the FDA, if the woman also has uterine cancer, this procedure can risk spreading cancer within the abdomen and pelvis, making it harder to treat. Uterine fibroid are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. They are very common and often do not cause symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

I got my wisdom teeth removed a month ago. I ended up getting dry socket and an infection so the doctor gave me more medication. I started to heal and even flushed out the sockets. Not I have a lump along my jawline that is tender to the touch. Is it possible that food got stuck in the socket?

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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The lump over the jaw line can be because of the infection of the bone that is garret osteomyelitis. Nothing to be panic, complete the course of antibiotics particularly amoxicillin and metronidazole combination. Keep the socket area clean by rinsing with saline. If it is not reducing in a week, consult an oral physician and take an causal radiograph to confirm the diagnosis. I hope my answer will help you, take care.

Took Keflex for an infection on my eye lid, now I have a horrible red rash on my chest and it is slowly going away. But this morning I woke up with a red rash under both breasts. When will it clear up? It has been 5 weeks now. I stopped the Keflex two and half weeks ago. I have Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream 0.1%, will this clear it up?

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Hi, It seems that you are having candida infection. Do not apply triamcinolone, it is steroid and will exacerbate the infection. You apply clotrimazole or fluconazole cream at night and clotrimazole powder during daytime. And orally, take itraconazole cap. Daily for two weeks. Do not apply soap at bath. You can use detail liquid for bath, pour few Chat Doctor. Wear cotton clothes. And have blood test to rule out DM. I think, you will be alright . I hope you got my answer. Thanks.

My boyfriend put nair on his penis and left it on to long, he has burns on his p enis. On one particular part the skin is peeling, he says now that everytime he touches it it burns. Does it sound like a std? We are having unprotected sex and I dont hve any symptoms

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HelloThanks for query. Your boyfriend has developed peeling of skin over shaft of the penis after applying hair removal cream. This is mostly due to allergic reaction to hair removing cream. He needs to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Along with topical steroid cream like Renovate for local application twice daily. Ensure he washes his genitals with warm water twice daily. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. Since both of you are known to each other and have in sexual relationship since a long time and absence of any symptoms suggesting STD there is no possibility of STD.

A couple of months ago l discoverd a very large blood blister on my large toe, l went to our local center for them to look at it they decided to cut away the skin and release the blood. Then they cut more skin away and dressed it. l was told that it must be dressed every day that has happend with my wife cleaning the wound and making sure that it stays clean. Now after two months the hole where they cut away the skin has not improved at all, being a diabetic on insulin l am beging to worry about gangerine. please advise me as to my next move as l live in spain and do not have access to a doctor as yet, we are going through the proccess now, sincerly Paul Wintershausen.

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Hello Mr. Paul Wintershausen Since you are a diabetic and taking INSULIN and wound is not healing in spite of the treatment. This is a" diabetic foot" :Presentation of diabetic foot is of three type :1 Neuropathic foot in which neuropathy dominates .2 The neuroischemic foot, in which occlusive vascular disease is the main factor .3 Non-neuroishemic but purely infected foot. Since you are a diabetic patient, so any of above possibility may be the reason of NON-HEALING DIABETIC FOOT. In my opinion you must consult a PLANETOLOGIST and get his opinion. If color of infected toe is reddish bluish and foul smell is there then you may have developed GANGRENE. So at earliest consult a PLANETOLOGIST and get his opinion. Hope this will help you.

I have a large pimple-like mass on my mid section. I am also having pain in my groin which causes pain when I stand or walk. I know I should go to the dr, but does it sound serious? The mass shrinks and swells - at its largest has been the size of a baseball.

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Hi, This is likely to be a hernia. This is not serious but to confirm the diagnosis you would need to be examined by a doctor. Pain and swelling are the main symptoms of a hernia. I suggest a visit to your doctor. Chat Doctor.

I am 24 years of age. I had a tumor surgically taken out. After its biopsy it was found to be pure dysgerminoma. The tumor was confined to one overy. It was a conservative surgey. Do i need a chemotherapy? What is the survival rate with and without chemo. 5 year survival rate means the person only has 5 years to live?

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Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to take chemotherapy for dysgerminoma after surgery. Stage 1 requires only surgery because it is immature teratoma. However, higher stage is best treated with chemotherapy. Dysgerminomas are usually very sensitive to chemo, and can sometimes be treated with the less toxic combination of carbonation and topside. Giving chemotherapy will control the disease and prevent recurrence. Recurrence takes place in few patients even after surgery. That is why probably your doctors have recommended chemotherapy. With chemotherapy survival rates are high in the early stages. Almost every patient will respond to treatment. In cancer survival 5 year is considered a benchmark for treatment. If a patient survives for 5 years then their cancer is considered treated. Patients can live for a lifetime. Please do not worry.

Hello, I have extremely sore and itchy nipples. I have been using anti fungal cream for a month and its not helping and I also had an ultra sound on my breasts 2 weeks ago and it came back clear. My ex used to cheat on me alot so could it be a symptom of an STI ? Any ideas what it could be? Thanks

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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Sore and itchy nipples are not the signs and symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infection. I would be due to some other infections preferably of fungal origin. The fungal infection will be more common in this area because the fungus can survive and grow in the wet and moist area. As you are having the symptoms of itching and soreness it sounds like a fungal infection. I would suggest you to follow1. Keep that area Chat Doctor. Topical Antifungal cream3. Oral Antihistamines4. Oral Antifungal

I had a tooth filled sept 24 it abcessed I developed a cough shortly after was put on antibiotics had to have tooth pulled last wk but still had chronic cough ..Im very asthmatic nothing is working for cough a d now metallic taste aftertaste when I cough

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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You were having infected tooth and this can cause aspiration of pus in the lungs and development of lung Infection. So we should get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection as a cause for your coughing. Your metallic taste is due to antibiotics you are taking. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry much for cough. Take antihistamine and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.

hello, i have asthma and my gp said because i havent been to collect any new pumps for a while im not entitled to getting a flu jab the reason of this is because i have many inhalers and they dont exspire until 2013 and i never run out. but she says i cant have the flu jab and i dont want to get the flu what do i do?

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The flu jab (yearly influenza vaccination) is recommended to all patients with asthma regardless of how their disease is controlled. There is no reason why your doctor should withhold the based on your medication history.

I just had my teeth pulled and am wearing temporary dentures. My teeth were pulled on 10/25. I was given chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse. I have been out of that medication for a week. My tongue turned a chocolate milk color during using the rinse. Now that I havent used it for a week, my tongue is still turning that color. Infection or side effect?

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Hello, Yes. It is one of the side of chlorhexidine gluconate mouth wash. It is not due to infection. Some other usual side effects.1. Tooth/tongue staining 2. Increased tartar3. Mouth/throat irritation4. Change in taste of food/ Chat Doctor. 1. To decrease staining of teeth and mouth surfaces, brush with toothpaste 3 times daily, brushing more on the stained areas2. Use of a "tartar control" toothpaste and electric toothbrush may be more effective.3. To decrease the effect on how food tastes, eat first, followed by tooth brushing and then chlorhexidine rinse.4. See your dentist at least every 6 months for tooth cleaning/tartar removal.5. Staining from this medication that may occur on dental work (such as crowns or veneers) usually can only be removed by a dentist/hygienist. Wishing you good health.

hi doctors, my name is anita and im inquiring regarding chronic pain ( as of yesterday evening ) in my tail bone, i did not fall just almost tripped from behind but caught myself, since then from my knees down i feel numbness or tickling sensation and the pain is not aliviating, can i get your input and do i have to seek immediate help or home excercise is okay ?

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Hello, I have studied your case and most probably you are having disc herniation with nerve compression in the spine. I would recommend you to get some rest. Take hot water fomentation in the back and also keep your leg elevated over pillow. You should also take tablet Pregabalin M one daily. This will decrease nerve edema and also take care of the pain. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks

I have neurological symptoms pinching burning numbness weakness high pitched sounds in head titching kicking muscle jumping tingling and other sensations and ect my symptom s come and go. my first emg was positive for Peripheral neuropathy lower legs and feet symptoms spread threw body had a second emg was normal even though i still have symptoms in feet lower legs and now threw out my body I also have a lesion on my cervical spine does a emg diagnose multiple sclerosis

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His read your problem, actually peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that occurs when nerves malfunction because they are damaged or destroyed. Causes of peripheral neuropathy-Generalized diseases nerve damage caused by diabetes is one of the most common forms of neuropathy. The risk of neuropathy increases for people whore over weight have high blood pressure are over the age of 40 have diabetes other chronic causes airline disorderHypothyroidismDeficiencies of vitamins E, B1,B6, and B12, which are essential to nerve health NAD functioning. InjuryPhysical trauma is the most common cause of injury to the nerves. Alcholhol and toxins infections and autoimmune disorders. MedicationsTreatment options for peripheral neuropathy again medicationsAcetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Medical treatment-TENSErgonomic casts or splints. And you have multiple sclerosis and there is no cure for multiple sclerosis. For the further treatment or investigation consult the orthopedic or euro.

Hi I have notice skin discoloration spots on my lower back & side. Im not sure how long theyve been there I recently noticed a new one in a new spot under my right breast. Theres a big patch right on my tail bone & other spots spread out up my right side. Theyre kind of reddish at first & then turn to a more light browinsh color. What could this be linked to?

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Hi, It seems that you may be having most probably Tina tricolor. It is caused by yeast ...Melanesia fur fur. Antifungal tablet like ketoconazole for 2 to 3 weeks may be taken. Antifungal cream like ketoconazole cream may be applied. Antifungal shampoo containing ketoconazole may be done. I think you might improve. However, you consult dermatologist. I hope you got my answer. Thanks.

Doctor, my young brother has cycle-cell, he is 30 years old, height 5,7 and weight 59. He has been experiencing abdominal pain, after diagnosis it was found that his liver is swelling. and his stomach is swelling of water. Doctor help us we are poor we cannot aford expensive treatments.

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Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no treatment of sickle cell disease. Only thing you have to do is prevention. Prevention is by preventing low oxygen tension to your brother. If he is on low oxygen tension than he feels attack but if he is on good oxygenation nothing will happen to him. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor.

I have been on a diet using ChatDoctor drops. I have been experiencing a bit of unexplained bruising and other areas that are the same pain as a bruise, but no bruise or injury is present. Could this be a side effect of the ChatDoctor? Is this a safe thing to take?

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Hello, I will suggest you to discontinue the hormonal method of weight loss. ChatDoctor Chat Doctor. Lack of vitamin C in diet and other important micro nutrients can lead to browsability. Chat Doctor has also many side effects, one of which a rare one is browsability. It's best to get into a weight loss program using natural methods and not skipping these essential nutrients, under the guidance of a professional nutritionist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Hi, I have been having neck pain like in the muscle behind the ear going toward the shoulder. My husband says the muscle feels like it has a knot in it. Today my 6 year old came home from school and said his neck had been huring him all day long today. He has not heard me talking about my neck hurting since he was gone all day yesterday. Thanks

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Hello, The pain in the neck can be due to a muscle spasm or due to an infected node in the area. In case there is no palpable node then a muscle spasm is more likely. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

About 8 days ago I was bending over while placing a box on a shelf in the garage, and heard a pop on my side. It came from my lower left side about 6-8 inches from my chest, the shorter ribs i think. There is no swelling or bruising , just painful, especially if I lay on that side. Is it a rib?

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Hi, It might be a simple musculoskeletal pain. As of now, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and get an MRI done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

I recently had a stent put in my left carotid artery and am on Plavix. I have developed sizable bruise on my forearm which has a hard knot in the center of it. Do I need to see my doctor about this or will it just go away? Could it be a blood clot even tho I am on a blood thinner?

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Hi, Greetings from Chat Doctor. Since you had a stent put on your left carotid artery you have to be on a blood thinner medicine like clopidogrel or aspirin which prevent platelet aggregation and clotting. If you have developed a bruise it is due to clopidogrel overdose. If it's enlarging in size or if multiple bruises are appearing you need to consult doctor and adjust the dose of clopidogrel

I think I am going mad. I cant control my actions, I am scared of hurting people around me, I have tried to get nhs help I have been on a waiting list for a long time, I cant afford to go private but I need help, what can I do? I cant live my life this way for any longer

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Ok dear. Take olanzapine 5 mg BD for a month. And yes do follow up with me. Take single tablet of clonazepam 1 mg at night before going sleep. So don't worry. Hope my answer is helpful and thankful to you. Take care. Plz follow up to know me the effect of the Chat Doctor.

18 month old boy has a recurring dry cough, mainly at night. It will last 3-4 days then loosen and disappear only to return about 5-7 days later. I have tried everything including vaporizers, humidifiers, vaporub, glycerin and honey etc. What could this be?!

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Hi Dear Welcome to the ChatDoctorRecurrent respiratory tract infections are quite common, But only 6 to 12 episodes a year are ok, not more than that. Inadequately or /partially treated case may many times present like this. Such child Chat Doctor. All the prescribed

hi i m 25 years old male and i m having problem with my hair as my hair suffer a substantial loss in the frontal and anterior over the last year when i consulted with a doctor she prescribe me with morr F solution and curlzvit tablet plz let me know the effectiveness of these medicine and their side effects. thanks

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Hello, It may be used for hairless. It will work by increasing the blood supply to the scalp or affected area. Possible side effects are: 1. Dermatitis.2. Excessive hair growth on face.3. Headache.4. Itching. Culprit is a multivitamin tablet may be useful to avoid the hair fall. So I think I answered your questions still have queries please feel free to ask. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care

I HAVE INFLAMATION IN MY TEMPORAL BONE, LOADS OF PRESSURE IN EARAND CONSTANT RINGING. I ALSO HAVE A BALANCE PROBLEM. I HAVE TRIED SCOPE PATCHES AND THINGS FOR DIZZINESS. THE ENT IS PUTTING ME ON WATER PILL AND OFF CAFFEINE, HE SAYS IF THIS DOSNT WORK HE CAN DO SURG. AND DRILL THE INSIDE OF BONE OUT. HOWEVER HE SAYS THIS WILL NOT HEAL ME IT WILL ONLY BE PREVENTING THIS FROM GOING TO MY BRAIN AND CAUSING HEARING LOSS. IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE I CAN DO?

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Hello, It is necessary to treat the infection or inflammation. But, sometimes there are many progressive disorders that can lead to loss of hearing. For this reason, you should consult with your ENT specialist in order to make the proper treatment decisions, in order to prevent this situation from aggravating. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

ahm. hi doc. exercise is good for eosinophils or not and what is the best easy way to treat this sickness. this eosinophils is a threat of human health. I m just experiencing it right now but I doesn t feel anything or something wrong in my health can you please advised me ..

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Tithe first think to do is to discover the cause of elevated eosinophils because there are a lot of conditions that may cause it and then will be the treatment. Regards Chat Doctor.

My husband has a large, hard mass in the sternum. It has been there for about a year however in the past few months he has developed severe stomach pains, nausea immediately after eating and severe heart burn. His stomach constantly feels full and he spends a lot of time in the restroom. Is should also mention that about 8 years ago he was diagnosed with pre cancer of the stomach. This weekend the stomach pains were so severe that he could not get out of the bed. Could this be something serious? He is 44, 5 10 and weighs 210.

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HI. This is definitely a serious matter as he was diagnosed to have a pre-cancerous lesion in the stomach. He needs upper GI Endoscopy. The mass on the sternum is not related. I would advise for this HERD like symptoms the following: Santa 12 hourly. Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach. Add Risperidone or such motility regulators. Soft bland diet. No aerated colas / soda/ Chat Doctor. Early dinner. No late nights. Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor)Lying in a reclining positional around after dinner. Think of the factors which increased the present problem, HERD, anxiety and try to avoid. If no relief, get Upper GI endoscopy done and get prescription for added Medicines. EKG for the heart n a safer side to rule out cardiac problems. This helps all my patients and should help you, hopefully.

I have suffered from what seemed to be RA for five years now. I was treated with methotrexate yet continued to suffer joint pain at times when having allergic reactions. I was tested by an allergy doctor and told I did not test positive to any known allergens on tests. Yet continue to have knee joint pain and itchy tattoos that turn bumpy throughout the year. On and off. I discontinued Methotrexate treatment and I went on a hunch and was treated for Lyme disease. I am around rescue dogs as a hobby not all the time. I got better and was able to walk again. However now I find whenever I have allergic reactions itchy tattoos sinus issues my knees become painful again. Any ideas? Tatto related?

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Hello, I can understand your concern for side effects of tattoos. After analyzing your query it appears that you are quite stressed regarding the tattoos and its side effects. Though in general if the tattoos are made in sterile procedure then there is no any harm of the same but in case if the tattoos are carved by unsterile needle or is made with infected needle then can transmit multiple infections. Temporarily it can cause secondary infection and later on the tattoos can cause permanent darkening of the skin which is actually difficult to be managed. You can take further guidance from a family physician. Take care.

Hi sir!I am sekhar and 33 years of age.I have a pimple in my head of penis and a hard lump in my groin area since last 10 months.Recently i have examined those by 2 doctors(surgeon) and they told me that the lump is a cyst and it is now too tiny to remove.Sometimes i feel slite pain(rather irritation) from the lump but the pimple is painless.what should i do?

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Hello, It would be of great help if you could share the picture of your cyst so that I can comment over its treatment. Cysts are usually fat deposits below the skin or a clogged hair follicle. If its causing pain go and see your doctor again to see if It's infected or not and get your treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.

My mom (55yrs old) has low platelets count from one year consistently.We consulted with local physician but now he says to go some other doctor as he is not able to tell the reason. Also my mom is high blood pressure patient too... Please tell me what to do and where to consult ...

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Hi, Looking at the history and the presenting problem, few queries, I need answers with.1. How much is the platelet count?2. What clinical features are seen? Any Bleeding symptoms3. Are you suffering from any chronic diseases?4. What medications are you on?5. Investigation reports. Control the blood pressure with usual treatment. Do answer the above queries, and I will try to help again.

my baby is 6 months and has a red rash behind his ears and redish eyelids, he is more tired than usual. Noticed the rash 24hrs ago and now it has spread over his back of his head and little on his cheeks and under his chin. It is red slightly raised, does go when you add pressure thrrough the glass test - He is very alert and responsive and no change in himself, Nappies are normal and no vomitting. temp 36.4. Any ideas or help you can give Dr is helpful.

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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations 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.

Does an ECG show up any potential heart problems. I had one last week for ectopic beats Ive been getting as a part of anxiety and it came back normal. I have had 3 in the last 8 years all normal. I had a weird sensation in my chest almost like my heart bubbled or flip flopped whilst I was vivid dreaming. Wondering whether I should be comforted by the recent ecg and its scaring me and making my anxiety worse.

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ECG is the representation of your heart activity for that 30 seconds. Like all test it helps us detect many problems of your heart, however like other test It's not always true. If at all you want to investigate for ectopic beats consider below. I'd the symptoms do occur every day, get a 24 hour holder. If they are very rare once in a month or so and troublesome, an event recorder is a better investigation . Before you embark of such a tedious job let me assure that 85% population has at some point of time in life ectopic s, however most 99% of there are benign and not relevant clinically, so you should be worried it there are no associated symptoms Regards

I have an ALT (SGPT) of 61, but my other Lever function tests are within normal ranges. Should I be concerned, or is my old physician right that it is no big deal? He is significantly older and seeming dismissive in general since I don t look sick.

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Thanks for posting your concern on Chat Doctor! I appreciate your concern towards the high ALT (SGPT) level. Age, gender, problem for which ALT is advised, and its duration, alcohol intake if any are not mentioned. Normal Adult Range for ALT : 0 - 48 U/Therefore, ALT in your case is slightly elevated. So, as your old physician suggested you need not have to worry about it. You need to have some lifestyle modifications to reduce the level of ALT. Daily physical exercise, eat healthy balanced diet preferably fresh fruits and vegetables which contain several anti-oxidants that help in reducing the ALT, AVOID ALCOHOL if any, avoid fatty vegan and non-vegan meals, fast junk foods, take plenty of oral fluids. INSA Allah, in due course of time your ALT will be normal. Wishing you best of your health.

I found a hard peanut shaped lump on my bikini area on the left side. There is no raised point and it doesnt seem like an ingrown hair. It feels tender to the touch and has a general red appearence. I have tried squeezing it and it hurts too much. Any thoughts?

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Welcome to ChatDoctorDont squeeze it. Mostly it is skin infection or hair follicle infection or rarely infection in lymph node. Any of the case you need antibiotics like Tablet Augmenting 625 mg twice a day for 5 days. Show it to a surgeon once to rule out abscess that is pus formation as it requires surgical Chat Doctor. Regards

Sir , i have a problum, i am 23 age young ,, i strated on masturbate up to 16 th age, now my masturbite timing maxmum 2 minuts ,so what i do sir , i want to increas timing sir bcoz i am getting married after few month ,i am worried about the sex may be wife cant satisfide my sex, so pleas advise me ..

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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration. It happens with minimal sexual stimulation and before the person wishes. Most cases of premature ejaculation do not have a clear cause. With sexual experience and age, men often learn to delay orgasm. Premature ejaculation may occur with a new partner. It may happen only in certain sexual situations or if it has been a long time since the last ejaculation. Psychological factors such as anxiety, guilt, or depression can also cause it. In some cases, it may be related to a medical cause such as hormonal problems, injury, or a side effect of certain medicines. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.

im 32 weeks pregnant and yesterday during a sonogram they found a mass behind the baby s heart. what could this be? i have to have another sonogram done next week by a specialist. the heart looked fine and had a good heartbeat. but im worried because its clear that it shouldnt be there.

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Mass behind heart may b due to a teratoma which are tumor like malformation. It may also b due to malformation in lungs. Picture will b clear after second sonography.

from usg report the liver appears enlarged measuring 154mm in mid clavicular line. evidence of a well defined hyperechoic SOL measuring 16.6mm in diameter in right lobe. intrahepatic billiary radicles are not dilated... the patient details... 71 years, female , height: 5ft. 6inches..... i just want to know details about the disease...whether it is malignant or it is curable....... tne way of treatment... please help me out to treat my mother......

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Hello Enlarged liver(hepatomegaly) may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, fatty liver, tumour etc. Hepatomegaly is most likely related to mass(SOL) in your mothers case. SOL may be due to many reasons. It is due to both benign or malignant reasons. She may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver function test, renal function test, viral markers, contrast CT scan of abdomen. Contrast CT scan is most important, and it is very helpful in diagnosis and extent of lesion.FNAC/Biopsy can be done if needed. Treatment depend upon findings. Take Care Chat Doctor.

I have a lump or thickening in my labia majora, on the left side about level with the clitoris. It s a painful lump but seems deep in the skin, not like a cyst or a surface pimple or anything. I can t see a doctor until at least next week but maybe you can help reassure me that it might be a benign condition. It s not near the bartholin s gland.

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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A painful lump on the labia major could be due to boil, folliculitis etc. A clinical assessment of the lesion is required. In case the swelling is due to infectious cause, hot fomentation and antibiotic will be required to relieve the swelling. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.