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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have severe pain that comes and goes..about 2 inches below my belly button and to the left. I am a tennis player and thought I pulled an abdominal muscle but it has been 2.5 weeks since I last played and it still hurts. I had a ruptured appendix when I was 10 (54 now) so I know it s not htat. | Hi. A tennis player with pulled abdominal muscles two and half weeks back and complaining of a pointed pain 2 inches bellow and to the left of umbilicus can be due to a small hernia, This is a bit difficult to diagnose. A clinical examination by a General Surgeon in lying and standing down position, with elicitation of a cough reflex can help the diagnosis. Another possibility is a local hematoma in the area of pain due to pulled muscle. High resolution ultrasonography helps in the diagnosis. If hernia, get operated. If hematoma take anti-inflammatory medicines, take rest till you are healed. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello doc well let start from last year, I lost my mom she had a massive heart attack and ever since in and out of work I feel really drained, I thought it would go away but it seems to get worse my symptoms now are I keep getting shortness of breath and nearly fainted twice in work ive had diarehoea a lot of times headaches and over this weekend I literally felt so weak I couldnt move off the sofa, then just after that I started getting the shivers really bad and felt really bad, but to be honest I dont think ive got over the death of my mom at all, we were so close and the death was a big surprise and shock | Hello am sorry about your mothers' death. The symptoms you are having as easy navigability, shortness of breath, fainting episodes, headaches etc. are most likely due to normal grief reaction. But such symptoms are considered normal for about 6 months only, if symptoms persist beyond 6 moths then they may result in development of depression. Somatic symptoms are common in depression. As symptoms are causing dysfunction in your social and personal life I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for opinion. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had meniscus repair left knee 3 weeks ago. developed a rash from the knee down only on surgical left knee. Rash was light red now it is dark red and won t seem to go away. Knee still swollen and having difficulty walking on that leg. I have a very noticeable limp. I have taken benedryl and used Hydrocortisone cream then changed to Nystatin cream not sure what else to do. My ortho said it probably is due to the stitches or ace bandage that i had, however the stitches and ace bandage was removed about 8 days ago. | Hello, Welcome to the magical world of health care, I went through your query, and I feel these are either iodine sensitivity as is seen with the local application of provide iodine in some patient. It will settle do not worry. Your treatment is right. I hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. I hope a 5-star rating if you feel guided in your treatment, Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dr, I am Hauwa, 80kg, 1.73cm and 30 yr old female. did a pelvic scan today (being trying to conceive for 6 months now - had a c/s a yr ago but lost the baby). Adnexae/POD | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. Your ultrasound shows significant inflammatory tissue suggesting pelvic inflammatory disease PID. PID is the major cause of infertility, may cause tubal blockage, ovarian adhesion and many more. I would advise consulting a gynecologist for the same and he/she would be proper person to treat it. Hope I have answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 10 1/2 month old recently started with loose grayish colored stool 3-4 times/day, and is not eating as well as usual. We recently weaned from breastfeeding. He has all of a sudden stopped wanting oatmeal/rice cereal that he previously was getting three times a day. When he will take it, he vomits the entire meal. The only thing we can get him to keep down is some formula and yogurt. | Thanks for asking on Chat Doctor. Grayish colored stools can occur due to obstruction in the flow of bile. But it can also occur due to change in food habits. I would not suggest stopping breast milk before 1 year of age provided that there is adequate flow. In case of inadequacy, the situation is different and there is no other way out. Semi solids need to be given. But if the child is vomiting it out, I think that you should get a medical consultation in order to assess for conditions like liver pathology or intestinal obstruction that could cause such vomiting and gray stools. In the meantime, also I've ORS (Oral Rely Chat Doctor. It comes in ready-made form or may be prepared by mixing a full sachet in the designated amount of water. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i was diagnosied with as about 3 years ago ish, i had a flare up yesterday which was a bad one, when i woke this morning i had a tingling in my left hand, i didnt think anything f it but it still has gone away, its now 5 hours after i first noticed it, the tingling is in my thumb, little finger and middle finger, it comes and goes further up my arm. thanks | Hello! Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, your symptoms don't seem to be related to the heart. The most probable cause would be a cervical disc displacement, which is causing a articular pain, or a pinched nerve. Another disorder which could cause this symptomatology would be a possible stroke or TIA. I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical examination and perform a routine check up (resting ECG, chest x-ray, routine blood test, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, thyroid hormone levels). A cervical spine x-ray and a brain CT scan may be necessary to exclude the above-mentioned causes. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My period is two days late, however, Ive been experiencing a lot of light brown spotting. Not only that, but ive been having some sharp cramping and pains in my lower abdomen as if my period is about to come on but it hasnt. My breasts are sore sometimes and sometimes i have lower back pains. Could this mean that Im pregnant? | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. You can get blood Chat Doctor or UPT test done to know your pregnancy status. There will be spotting even in pregnancy due to implantation of fertilized ovum. Once pregnancy is ruled out you can wait for few days for periods to start normally. Hope I answered your question. Consult your doctor for further examination and management. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I tried to donate platelets today, but they were unable to get my blood flowing enough to gather them. While trying to get the needle in the vain they moved the needle around a lot. I now have a tingling feeling in my fingers, that wont go away. Should I be concerned? | Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern. While taking blood from your vein they might have caused some tissue injury which may have somehow compressed some nerve passing by. This is very unusual and uncommon but still possible. This should go away in a couple of days. In case it persists, you should do a EMG to be sure there is no nerve compression. Hope this helps. Please feel free using MHC for further questions. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor , 20 days before i had temperature , cough and it takes 15 to 20 days , and here local doctor gave me anti bio tics i eat them and now i well , no temperature but still have cough , it seems like some times the dry one and some times not, with all this my complex i mean color of my face and body becomes pale and brown , all people says to me what happen to your face , today i look in mirror i saw black, grey spot on my tongue also.What you suggest and recommend. | HIT hanks for posting your query. Fever with cough indicates infection, though you were treated with Antibiotic, your cough has still persisted. It means the Antibiotic given to you has not worked properly, and you need to get another course of antibiotic. But this time before getting an antibiotic started I would recommend a test called Throat swab culture sensitivity test. This test will tell which is the right Antibiotic for you and if you use that Antibiotic your cough will subside. Also do salt water gargling, Chat Doctor. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a numb area under my ribs since I had a baby two years ago. Then I had my gallbladder out and it got worse . If anything touches that area it drives me crazy, cant even wear a bra sometimes. If I push on it, or feels better. Feels like my abdomen is always full unless I push on that spot | 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. During the surgery we usually cut some nerves in abdominal wall and this may lead to numbness and pain occasionally. However, it should be better after several months post surgery. If not, you should do Tess to rule out some other disorders such as neuropathy or intra-abdominal issues. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello doctor ,My son is 7 yrs old ,we are living in Bangalore , for the last two years . my son was being affected by cold and continous running nose . especially after wake up from bed ... sneezing for some times.. then it will be ok . very hyper active next sleep at day time .. often coughing at night and then vomiting some time .. head ache some time then vomiting .. .Please advice me what are the test i shoudl go along with .. plz advice me | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What home remedies i can use to remove the black spots on my tounge??? I have had that ever since i cud remember also alot of people from my father side family has it but i feel like mines is worse than their s. It is very uncomfortable and i am looking for any possible way to get rid of it. Please help | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. As black spots on tongue has most possible rain is vitamin b12 deficiency. I would advise doing blood report for it. B12 level. Take medicine like multivitamins which contains it b12. Take healthy diet like green leafy vegetables, milk, if you take non veg then non veg, eggs are very of source of it b12. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | can i give my one year old daughter Ornof syrup if she is suffering from dysentery. there is mucus present in her stools.she passes around 8 to 10 stools a day........pls advice. i have currently put her on vitazyme drops for the past 6 days, but no improvement. | Hi, Does she have fever? Is the stool blood stained? Loose stools are most commonly caused by viruses, and need only rely Chat Doctor. Antibiotics are not needed. Only a minor fraction is caused by bacteria/amoeba (dysentery). Here, child may have fever, the stool can be blood stained or with mucus, and there can be pain during defecation. This needs antibiotic treatment. But Roof is a combination of two antibiotics, which is not recommended as first line treatment. For dysentery, I usually give antibiotics like definite, along with above said supportive measures. For cases not responding, a stool microscopy can help to detect amoebic dysentery, that can be treated with |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I just had some intense chest pain, on the left side of my body, located inferior to my left breast. Lasted about 5 min, and I had an incredibly hard, painful time trying to breathe. Hot flashes, and I havent been feeling well for the past hour or so (Nausea, dizziness, etc.). The symptoms seem consistent with a heart attack, but I am a healthy 20 year old college student. Should I go to the hospital? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of heart disease is less but nowadays heart diseases can present at younger age. So better to get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms of nausea, hot flush, left sided chest pain etc. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello doc, i dislocated my middle finger about 9 weeks back. I wore a splint as per an orthipaedic surgeon s advice and after 10 days removed it and again my finger got bent in the middle joint . Now it is swollen and I can t either straighten it nor bend it below certain level. Please guide me | Hello, As during dislocation, there is ligament injury which takes place along with soft tissue damage. The first foremost thing I can advise is to meet up for the orthopedist to check out if you have not again re-dislocated your joint. Also, I would advise you not to do much strain for now and make the finger and hand immobilized for now. Once you confirm with the orthopedist that it's not dislocation than you can follow the exercises which will Include ROM and gradual strengthening exercise for the muscle groups first support ones and later the involved ones. For time being use hot water fermentation and slowly move finger within the hot water bowl. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my daughter aged 5 yrs...she little autistic features and hyper actrivity.so giving axepta 18 at bed time . then she not yet start speaking like other kids. giving speach theraphy last 8 mnths. not yet speak. and taking tablet oxetol 300 ...2 times for epilepsy . last 2yrs. with this strocit drops, nutropil syrup also giving. now in eeg record she normal mns no epilepsy features. did she improve from this situation and moove like other kids. Smitha from Kerala. | Hi.for epilepsy, the medication is already chosen and for hyperactivity also.but autism is a kind of neurodevelopmental disorder for which medication do not work.she requires behavior therapy along with speech therapy.also people with autism may have selective interest in certain activities.so keep nurturing them on if you find any.there are also much autism training institutes.also consult a child psychologist for the opinion.it's a difficult journey, but you will definitely get result if you hold on.she will be fine.also social skills need to be learned.just continue the sessions and don't lose hope.wishing her good health |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter has had back and neck issues since shes been a baby. She will be 12 in the begining of jan. Anyways weve seen our pediatrician about it over the years and 2 years ago he sent us to a physio therapist and she discovered that she had muscle problems. She said it was almost as if she had been in a serious car accident (which she has not been). She went on to say that she had very little abdominal muscles and her upper thighs were very tight because that was what was holding her back up. We did physio for about a year and she taught my daughter how to strengthen her stomach muscles and shoulder muscles (for her neck). But as soon as she stops exercising the problem starts again. what can be the cause of her problem? Why does a 12 year old have to work out almost everyday so that she doesnt loose her muscles in these areas? | Hello, Thank you for contact us,Nowadays it's mostly the common problems in humans. Due to inactivity of muscles it happens. Today every one having totally sitting life as no work at all that could be count as a body exercise due to that problem occurs. For neck muscles problem you should avoid taking pillow while sleeping, it may work for solution. Or you may take very thin pillow. Other exercise should be done as you said physio suggested. Hope it will work, if not than You should have to concern physio again as you said you had concern physio about a year ago. So concern physio again and check it out for details. Thanks & regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi good day!!i have question.. My husband is having xray yesterday for his 1 of requirments.. the result of the xray was this Pulmonary Koch s Infection. minimal infiltrate in the left upper lobe with at 1.7 cavity. i just wanted to understand whats the meaning of this because he has a previous illness before about tuberculosis..also known as TB.plz i really need the answer. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Your husband s current x-ray report says he is having cavity with fresh infiltration. These mean active TB infection. Cavitory lesion on chest x-ray has high chances of having active, infectious TB. If he has previous TB than this can be a healed lesion. But for this you need1. CT THORAX2. Bronchoscopy and BAD (Bronchi Alveolar Lavage) analysis for TB. CT THORAX gives excellent visualization of lung parenchymal and much better imaging modality than chest x-ray. So if both are negative for TB than this is probably due to past tb infection. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had a ganglion cyst removed by a needle yesterday at the hospital but instead of a clear fluid it was blood and quite alot, now I cannot move my hand or wrist due to the pain and the lump is still there and even more painful what should I do and what will the next form of treatment be? And is blood normal instead of clear fluid? | Hi, The pain and swelling in your wrist in the area of surgery is likely to be bruising from the procedure at this early stage. The procedure you had will not have removed the ganglion, it will have aspirated the contents of the cyst. I am surprised it was blood as ganglia do not usually contain blood. In order to more reliably treat a ganglion I would suggest surgical removal. Therefore, if your symptoms do not improve in two days, a visit to your doctor would be appropriate for further assessment. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my name is sheilla and for the past 2 months I been having really bad chest pain when I wake up in the morning, when I lay down, when I m pressing down my chest. I m also having bad headaches were I would have to be in the dark because the light will bother plus I get the headaches in one side of my head and all over my forehead | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having muscular pain mostly. But as a rule in chest pain, we have to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal then it is muscular cause only. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.3. Avoid movement causing pain.4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had bronchitis months ago and still had breathing problems, and a cough that would come more at night time. The Dr. I went to twice said it was pleurisy and prescribed me an inhaler, which has worked some, but I am still coughing some at night and feel like there is something I have to cough up but there is not. There is also the stabbing pain on my left side of my chest. Is the inhaler and nebulizer going to clear this up? | Hello dear, The inhaler and nebulizer will provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)and reduces the inflammation. But as long as the underlying cause is not treated, the symptoms will recur. Investigations like complete blood count & X-ray chest will be helpful. If any infection is detected, then you need to take a course of antibiotics. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi namaste dr,i am student and i am suffer from jaundice that is increase in biulrubn level and i am feeling so tired ,loss of appetite,abdominal distress(swollen of stomach),indigestion,loose stool and color of stool is also pale yellow and sometime color of urine is also dark yellow and before 2 weeks i had checked my blood but bilurubin level is normal(bil.total-0.8 and bil con.0.2mg/dl so plz give me your good treatment and suggestion for me as far possible thank u i am hearing from you soon..............ok bye. | Thank you for posting query at Chat Doctor. More history would have given a better picture of your clinical condition. Did you merely have increase bilirubin ?what about liver enzymes when you found increased bilirubin>?what's your age? Are you alcoholic? Are you taking any medications>?did you test for viral hepatitis serology?anyhow, increase in the level of liver enzymes with increase BILIRUBIN reflect an INJURY to the Liver. Medically, the condition is known as \"Hepatitis\".loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal discomfort are classical symptoms. You need to test for Herb & C serology as well as Lipid \"Profile\" too. If all causes of hepatitis are ruled out, then-abstinence from \"Alcohol and Chat Doctor. - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-recheck liver enzymes after 2 to 4 weeks. Wish you good health. Further queries are welcomed. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband and I are trying to conceive for almost a year now without any success. After 6 months of trying we went for tests. My blood tests showed high prolactin levels and my husband s sperm analysis showed low sperm count and low motility. I repeated my blood tests after a month of taking pirodal as a treatment to lower my prolactin and the results showed that my prolactin levels have indeed decreased, but my doctor advised me to continue the treatment. My husband is taking Vitamin E and a herbal medicine called Speman (for the last 2 months) but has not repeated his sperm analysis since then. I have two questions that I would be grateful if you could help me with | Hello, To answer your questions, first let me say that high prolactin levels indeed cause some problem in conception. But treatment for a few weeks usually corrects it. You may stop your treatment if your prolactin levels are normal but will need to maintain them by regular monitoring. As for your husband, he has a problem too and should continue the meds for at least 3-6 myths before repeating the semen analysis. If both problems are solved then there should be no reason why you cannot conceive naturally provided there are no other anatomical problems. But sometimes in low sperm count etc. often assisted reproductive methods are required, but that won't be suggested to you until necessary. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi sir my name is adnan bashir .I am 25 yrz old and I am from Pakistan. my kidney not work is properly my kidney size is small and this disease effect my both legs the rickets disease spread my legs day by day and sir i am very worried about this disease the all pakistani doctors dont accept to opprate me they ask if they try the most chances i will die bcoz my blood urea and creatine high so that is the reason the doctors not agree my operation the kidney disease also effect my height my height is small my height 4 feet 10 inch plz sir help me what i do | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. If you are having rickets due to vitamin D deficiency, you can take supplements of vitamin D to at least stop the further progress of the disease. With deranged renal function, going for a surgery is risky. The stress of surgery might cause a renal failure. You need to bring the renal functions to normal with the help of medicines and dietary restrictions. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had my gallbladder removed in Sept. Ever since I can t eat without running to the bathroom. It doesn t matter what I eat. I ve noticed a little mucus in my stool . Then today I ve had horrible pains right below my breast .. and right above my belly button.. along with pain in my midback right side. I went to use the restroom and I had a lot of clear mucus come out with a lot of blood in it. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Blood and mucus in the stool is very neglecting symptom and should be checked. It might not be associated with your gallbladder surgery. If it is fresh bright blood on the surface of the stool, hemorrhoids are the most probable reason of it. Otherwise, any other large intestine disease like polyps or even cancer can be a reason. In some cases after gallbladder surgery there are some stones left in the bile ducts or pancreas ducts causing such pains or even acute pancreatitis. Peptic ulcers and severe bacterial infection should be also ruled out. I suggest you to have abdominal ultrasound, full blood work, liver tests (AST, ALT,GTP, AP), amylase, urine amylase, bilirubin, urinalysis, stool tests performed. If no findings, colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy should be also done. Hope this will help. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter is 32. She had cervical cancer twice (age 25 & age 26). It was removed by laser surgery . The second time it came back it was a different type of cervical cancer (cell shapes were different and grew outward also. At age 31 she had a thyroid problem that the doctor predicted would turn into cancer. A few months ago, emergency room doctors found gangrene in her cervix and ovaries. It was removed surgically. Now she goes to clinics every day for intravenous treatments for plasma because she vomits blood and it pours out every opening in her body. Over the year she lost 30 lbs. She can t have a pet scan because she is allergic to the dye. The doctors said her body is shutting down and she could expect a painful death. | Hi, Extremely sorry to hear about your daughters condition. The reason of blood vomiting is not very clear, probably her complete blood count may be helpful to assess her condition. Cervical cancer can rarely produce this sort of complications. Probably some other etiology is responsible for it. Anyway supportive treatment should be continued and depending on pathology report of ovary and cervix specimen any treatment can be planned, consult your doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son has been feeling I ll the past week. He is tired, dizzy and feels nauseas. He just had a blood test which has indicated high levels if t bil in his liver . He is 12 years old and the level was 24. Could this be causing his symptoms now and what might be the causes for high levels? He is going to have an ultrasound and has had a second blood test today. But I m concerned and confused | Hithe symptoms you are explaining is obviously due to the high bilirubin levels, or you can also call it jaundice. The bilirubin levels are produced due to the break-down of the red blood cells that is referred to hemolysis for which you have to do a lab test blood complete picture. Other than that there be an acute viral infection causing hepatitis resulting in increased hemolysis and hence increased production of bilirubin. It can also be due to some sort of obstruction in the common bile duct. The lab test bilirubin levels direct and indirect value can differentiate between obstructive and non-obstructive hyperbilirubinemia. The precautions you can follow is give him adequate fluids and better to admit him in nursing care hospital as he may require blue light therapy. Thanks with regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, it seems I have experienced an allergic reaction in my lungs to cement dust. I ve experienced a laryngitis type reaction and chest pain and cough. How long will it take for my lungs to recover? Will they recover fully? YYYY@YYYY | Thanks for asking your question completely understand your situation it depends on according to the amount and duration of exposure cement exposure can cause permanent changes in lungs like fibrosis or interstitial lung disease if the exposure is for a long period of time and continousbut if exposure is just once that can cause an allergic inflammation and will remove with in a week or two. So don't panic and consult a pulmonologist, he'll guide you through the process of treatment which will be a short course of antibiotics like lifetime for 7 days and a leukotreine inhibitor like montelukast for a couple of days for this allergy.thanks/ regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having pain in my upper stomach area under the ribcage whicChatDoctores and goes and sometimes more painful than other times. I had symptoms of what I thought were gallstones several months ago but an ultrasound was done three days after I had symptoms and everything looked good. Not sure if it is gallstones this time. Ive have pain for 9 hours. | Hello, thank you for writing in to Chat Doctor. You seem to be suffering from Acid peptic disorder. Take small frequent meals instead of three main ones. Include a lot of fiber in your diet along with plenty of oral fluids. Try to get into a proper routine of going to sleep & waking up. Also include some form of exercise in your day-to-day routine. Take pentataprazole tablets with risperidone on empty stomach fast acting tablets. If pain is unbearable you can take Tab Alvin after that. Also, if you're constipated you can take a mild laxative. Even if you get relieved You must see a doctor for investigations like ultrasound abdomen or even gastrostomy so that your future course of medicine is decided if at all required. Hope this was helpful. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I hit my head last night when I was trying to get up from sitting on the floor.I hit my head right where my neck and skull meet so maybe the brain s tr em area. It didn t hurt after the initial pain but it has really been bothering me tonight. Slight head ache and seems kinda hot. Not to the touch but I feel it | Hi dear user of Chat Doctor! Thank you for your question! I read your query carefully and understood your concerns! It seems you have a contraction or little edema (inflammation of your muscles behind the neck and head.It's a response to the hit you had. If you have not any other symptoms but just that light pain and hot feeling I would recommend you to take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. If you have other symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, severe headache, vision problems, etc., you better go to the ER and see a neurologist. I hope you will get better soon! Best regards! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Alternating between the right and left hand without a specific pattern I get spontaneous cramps of my finger flexors, sometimes affecting one, sometimes affecting more than one finger (predominantly thumb, pointing finger and middle finger), asymmetric occurrence. Status post C6/C7 fusion and Bryan prosthesis C5/C6 (2009). Physically very active (ski-racing and bicycling. | Hi, Overuse of a muscle, deny Chat Doctor. In many cases, however, the cause isn't known. Although most muscle cramps are harmless, some may be related to an underlying medical condition, such as inadequate blood supply. Sometimes, it is postural because of compression of nerve roots. All you need to do is to keep changing your posture as much as possible. Magnesium, calcium and levocarnitine supplements are documented to help in large muscle cramps, you can try them as well. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am researching information for my niece who is pregnant due in april. she is experiencing an increased heart rate and has had a migraine type headache for six days. She is wondering if these are normal symptoms as she didn t experience them with her first child. should she go in to see a doctor at this point? | Hi. Causes like anxiety, hypertension, exertion, fever, hypothyroidism, etc.; can all cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) and so I would recommend an elaborate evaluation to be conducted by your doctor. As for the migraine headaches, they are very common in women mainly because of a hormonal fluctuation, which can occur during the menstrual cycle and also during pregnancy. It can be frustrating, but please support and encourage her, so she can get through this. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I get a stabbing sensation like a needle being poked in my foot at random times. It will happen maybe a dozen times a day for a week or so then not happen again for months. It feels like someone must have a vooddoo doll and theyre stabbing my foot. Can you explain | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have epididymitis with no pain urinating, no discharge, no sharp pain. i am worried that it could be caused by unprotected sex.. but the last time was almost 9 months ago. have no blood in my urine or my semen. my Dr. prescribed ciprofloxacin for 10 days. 500 mg. as i understand this medicine is for bacterial infections.. should i still ask my doctor to test me for STIs and STDs | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are not having the symptoms painful micturition, itching, foul smelling discharge and bleeding there is no point in testing for STIs. The symptoms are suggestive of urinary tract infection for which your doctor has prescribed the course of antibiotics and this will settle your symptoms. If you develop any of the aforementioned symptoms then you have to think about the lab investigations to confirm the presence of any STIs. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HCV test shows reactive , ast 49 and alt 91, am i at risk of life | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor ...HCV reactive means you're or were infected with Hepatitis C virus.AST & ALT being normal means its dormant, means its just lying silent in your liver, not damaging your liver for now. Consult a gastroenterologist and find out if he would advise treatment. Usually when hepatic enzymes are normal, no treatment is requires but if the virus is active then treatment may be required. U r not at risk of your life now. The complications can be - liver damage (cirrhosis), Hepatocellular cancer(liver cancer), these are possible complications, does not mean you will have them for sure, but u have a chance to have them.Don't worry a lot, consult a gastroenterologist, get an advice, take treatment if he advises and take precautions not to spread it - don't donate blood. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son came home from rehab with a medicine I CAN NOT FIND IN MY DRUG BOOKS It is a compounded med. it is labeled CMP CLCA He said he was given this because they told him he had poor decision making skills. What in the world have they prescribed him? I want to know what it is before I continue to give it to him. Kelly | Dear User, the reason that kids can't make decisions as fast as other kids is that they may have Added or ADHD, This means Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are many medicines for this like Atomoxetine, Methylphenidate and Dee Chat Doctor. These medicines are costly and have many bad side effects like addiction. Look, do not give your kid any medicines. Just make him join a sport or some activity that requires attention. See what your kid likes. Some kids like to play chess, some like to play sports, some like to study or read or program a computer. Thus, slowly your kid will develop his attention and judging skills. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have rigth & left foot heal too much pain last more than years.i was put it there before couple of months 3 pain injections course.when i feel pain in the morning so,everyday get one pain killer after 16/18hrs. later again pain start and i get again pain killer. i was spent too much money to reduce my heal pain.but nothing diffrence every day same happen.now please give me some solution to relief my pain. | Hello, It looks from your details that you may be suffering from planter fasciitis. Sometimes it becomes chronic. I shall advise you following to have relief in this |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sirI am 24 years old. Height 54 and weight 55kg.I have constant breathing problem.Whenever i do any physical work like climbing stairs my heart starts beating very fast. i feel tired all the time. I have breathlessness and i always feel the hearts palpitation. Whenever i go to sleep i feel something is going on in my heart i dont know exactly but it feels as if i feel the blood flowing in my heart. I cannot breathe properly even while sitting it feels i am not getting full oxygen. I have been to a lung specialist and all the tests done they are all normal. I had a open heart surgery done for ASD closure in 2007. These symptoms i thought would go away after the surgery but there is not even 1% change in my condition. I feel the same before and after the surgery. Now i cant figure out which Doctor should i see. I have been to a cardiologist and pulmnologist and all tests are fine. Please suggest me which doctor should i see. Also i have lot of gas .....i keep burping all the time..Can these breathing problems are because of gas?? Should i see a gastrologist please advise?? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First no need to worry about major heart and lung diseases because you're all reports are normal. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms like palpitations, breathlessness, gaseous bloating etc. So in my opinion, you should definitely consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily for gaseous bloating. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my husband was biten by a possum 2 weeks ago. He was admitted into the hospital one week ago for a condition unrelated to the bite. However, the emergency room started rabies vaccination as a precaution. He got the first and second dose of the vaccine in the hospital. He has since been released and is due to have another shot today and one a week from today. I am having a hard time finding a primary physican that carries the vaccine in his office. Weve been told the best option is to return to the emergency room. Which will cost us a $150.00 co-pay. What should be do in the case that we cant afford the co-pay today. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. I think you need not to admitted to the hospitals. Rabies can be caused by dogs, bats, cats and others in descending order. Possum can be counted on others' category. So chance of rabies by it is very less. In my opinion there is no need to worry about the hospitalization. Hospitalisation is important in case where the patient is very serious. I don't think you ate serious enough to get admitted. You can get your vaccination at the old based clinic. No need to get admitted. Till you decide maintain good living habit by hygiene, good food and exercise. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | EVERYONE I KNOW THINK I M NUTS. I THINK I HAVE SOME SORT OF INFESTATION THAT IS EVERYWHERE. WHEN I SAY EVERYWHERE, I MEAN EYES, NOSE, MOUTH, EARS,SCALP, GUMS, AROUND AND UNDER MY FINGERNAILS AND TOENAILS, GENITALS, AND EVERYWHERE ELSE YOU AND I CAN THINK OF. WHAT COULD THIS BE? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! Are you having any symptoms? If you have symptoms like fever, weakness, body aches etc., that may suggest of some generalized infection. However, in absence of any symptoms and if you just feel that you are infested, you might be needing a psychiatric opinion. There is nothing wrong in it as you might be suffering from some phobia, and it can be got rid of with the help of Psychotherapy and medications. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. With warm regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I had a bit of a clash in playing netball tonight!! I hit my temple quite hard and felt a little dizzy for a few minitues. I continued to play and it was okay just a little tender!! I have a slight headache and bruising around the temple - should I be worried or get this checked out and what symptoms should I look for if there would be any internal damage!! My brother was in a axe accident and became permanently brain damaged so I know how delicate I can be which may be making me paranoid, I am struggling to sleep over thinking so would appreciate some reassurance or advice - thanks | Hello, I understand that you are worried about this issue. I would advise that you visit your doctor today or tomorrow and get this problem checked out. Seeing as you are having a headache, it is always better to be on the safe side. There is nothing to be paranoid about though, do not worry. Most likely it is a concussion but even if your doctor finds a contusion or some amount of bleeding in the cranium, he would be sure to treat you well, and the condition is very amenable to treatment, without long term sequela in the vast majority of cases. The symptoms that you should look out for |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i being having pain on my lower back and front of my left side. they did testing no stones... kidney and other organs looks fine. but blood in the urine is getting worse... and now the right side is starting to hurst too...They did rx, ultrasound, urine culture. | Bellflower back pain may be due to many reasons like musculoskeletal causes, pelvic pathology, genitourinary causes etc. Kidney stones may cause pain, infection,hematuria(blood in urine)etc. You are rightly advised for ultrasound and urine culture and sensitivity. You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, renal function test, urine RE/ME, ultrasound of abdomen. Ultrasound of abdomen is important in diagnosis and treatment. It can exclude many causes. It is important to exclude urinary tract infection(UTI)in your case. Proper treatment depend upon findings. You should Chat Doctor. Get well soon. Take Care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I have had hpv for abut 5 years now and since I had my last son 5 months ago my period has been very painful. I get severe back pains a few day before that last till my period ends. Lately I have noticed that wearing a tampon is extremely painful and hurts to pull them out or put them in. I noticed yesterday I started losing what I thought were just blood clots but today they have increased in size and are now white also. This is really startup.g to worry me because I m scared my hpv. Has now became cancerous. | I would have wanted to know if you have ever had a PAP smear done and if yes then whether it was normal. If not, then you need to get one done soon. The symptoms that you have described look more like an acute vaginal infection. So, take Tab Fluconazole 150\u00a0mg twice daily and place a Clotrimazole pessary daily into your vagina for 5 days. This should take care of the infection after which I suggest you get a PAP smear done by your gynecologist whether your symptoms are relieved. You should repeat the PAP every year after that if all goes well. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 29 yrs i hve irregular periods1 year passed hving marrige doctor gave birth control pills then she put me on letrozole four cycle has been passed1) no result, tests were ok like fallopion tubes ,sperms and ovalation were also happen. then why wht is the reason? that i hve not conceiveing 2) wht to do next to hving better chance | Hallow Dear, You have briefly narrated the required information and I should compliment you for the same. Since your Tubes are patent, semen examination is normal and the ovulation is occurring, the advice has got definite directives. However, if you are ovulating normally, I wonder why you are put on Ethanol which is to help the ovulation. Now my suggestions are |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I think I have a medical problem.. my boyfriend just thinks Im crazy though. Anyways Im 18 years old, I weigh 104 lbs and Im 51. I had a heart murmur fixed when I was 6 months old, reoccurring Kidney and UTI. But other than that I am pretty healthy. I know that depression runs in my mothers side of the family, but I dont know if that is something that can be a genetic trait. But some days I wake up so depressed I dont want to eat or get out of bed. Other days I feel like a maniac, i feel like i am overly happy for no reason. About 90% of the time I find myself crying with no explanation. I have recently lost quite a bit of weight and yet I still wake up and look in the mirror and think i am fat. I do get migraines pretty frequently upon waking up and I have been seen for those with no diagnosis. Im wondering if this is even a medical problem and if my craziness and migranes might be coexisting. Thank you for your time. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety and Depression is known to create physical fatigue and mental fatigue. You are anxious about something which is giving you these series of symptoms. Migraine could be related to anxiety and stress. Disappointment in unexpected life happenings can cause anxiety and depressive symptoms you are experiencing. Understanding those disappointments may be of help. Researches have shown that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Psychotherapy to have lifestyle changes, Yoga and meditation to streamline thought process and metabolism can be practiced for easy and permanent cure. Contact a psychologist for further information. If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to overcome your problems. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had my gallbladder removed on 5/1/14 through the belly button. I am still in a lot of pain especially on the left side of the belly button and it goes all the way to my back. Puss was coming out of the belly button and I have been taking antibiotic for 2 days. I started having a low grade fever today. Is that normal? Should I go to the ER? | Dear Friend, greetings from Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. I think you underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Pus and fever really indicates infection. You need to take stronger anti bionics please meet your surgeon and get the prescription. Might need culture and sensitivity of the pus. But better you meet your surgeon. And get final opinion from him. Thanks a lot and do contact us for more questions. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 8 week old baby has the whooping cough, he recently was admitted to hospital as doctors are concerned about him throwing up and him being irratable. Xray shows dark spots on his chest and an enlarged heart? What does this mean? He is going to have an MRI today to check the heart. | Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctorYour query has 2 aspects. Let me deal with it one by one.First big heart in the X-ray is a need to evaluate the status of the heart in an infant. The causes can vary from a simple infection related change to a major abnormal dilatation of the heart or can be normal in some child Chat Doctor. It surely warrants an echo evaluation and hope there won't be anything abnormal finding. Dark spots on the chest is not very clear to me. If you mean dark spots on the X-ray then it can mean aerated areas which can be normal such as bronchial markings. It is hard to comment on it without seeing a X-ray. So I am sorry I can't be of help for that query. If you may revert to me with some more details may be a pic of the X-ray, then would be of great help to explain. Hope your child gets well soon. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good After Noon Dr.5 years back I have donated blood to my cousin test results were HbSAg positive. What should I do for this if I want it to be Negative.please advise me, is there any treatment for this how should I get relief from this.My Liver Kidneys & other test are Negative & dont have any kind of symptoms.Thanking You Kashif | Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns. Yes you should immediately meet your doctor so that treatment can be initiated... Meanwhile, get your family members screening done and particularly your wife if you are married. Get precautions during sexual intercourse Treatment usually varies from 6, months to one year. Your doctor will decide about your case. Get well soon Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Well Im 14 and when i was younger like 3 to be exact I found out i was allergic to seafood and fish, after that I havent ate seafood since except flounder since i found that i could eat that....Is it a possibility I can grow out my allergy to other seafoods and fish | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history. I would like to make following suggestions to you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have Trigeminal Neuralgia . I have had three surgeries...two included the insertion of a lumbar drain for 5 days...to seal a CSF leak from the dura of my brain. I had MVD surgery in December of 2010 and was left with the CSF leak A bulge formed in the back of my head near my neck . The first surgeon kept saying that it would heal on its own and the lump would go away by being reabsorbed into my body. After it just got larger and larger I consulted another NS and he said it would not heal on its own and he has performed 3 surgeries (2 of those also included him removing fat from my abdomen to help with the patch) and the last surgery was on Oct. 10, 2012. Well it s still leaking and the lump is back. It went down after the lumbar drain was in. Came home and it was pretty flat. Then it got large and I freaked. Then it went down again and now it s back again and pretty large. What should be my next step as I do not want to keep having unsuccessful surgeries. 4 brain surgeries in less than 24 months is enough. | Hai I can understand your agony having undergone so many procedures. But the two doctors are right in their own view as both the options have been described in neurosurgery standard text books. U had a CSF leak after microvascular decompression which is a known complication of that surgery due to that u had swelling over the neck over posterior aspect.(pseudomeningocele).for this initially it subsides with simple cr\u00eape bandage to head n asking the[patient to lie down in prone position. If it doesn't subside try to remove CSF by keeping lumbar Chat Doctor. IF IT STILL DOESN'T SUBSIDE THEN EXPLORATION OF OPERATED SITE N CHECK FOR ANY LEAK REPAIR BY PLACING A FAT GRAFT OR FASCIA LATE GRAFT.kindly AGAIN CONSULT THE DOCTOR N IF DELAYED N Is CSF GETS INFECTED U WILL FACE SERIOUS PROBLEMS LIKE MENINGITIS. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have palpitations in my left thy for about two hours now, this is however an ongoing problem for the last two or three months and it s usually either in my left upper arm or my left thigh, before the palpitations I get a chest pain, what could this be? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. The palpitations you are describing may be muscle articulations. And when they appear on left arm and left thigh after chest pain, needs cardiac work up. So better to get done ECG and 2D Echo to rule out cardiac cause. If both of these are normal than we need to rule out anemia and thyroid disease. So get done CBC and S.TSH level to rule out these. If all these are normal than it must be related to stress and anxiety. So avoid stress and anxiety. Keep calm and relax. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband has already undergone surgery to remove the upper lobe of his left lung. We have just been advised that the lower lobe must now be removed due to growth of the cancer. It is no where else in his body. This surgery will mean that he will only have one lung. Our question is, how will this affect his life style, if at all, as we are very fit and healthy people. His lung capacity is in the highest level of fitness.Thank you | Hello, If his lung functions (lung volumes and capacities) are good (above normal), then no need to worry in living with one lung. Just make sure he is doing chest physiotherapy (deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry) regularly to build up the strength of remaining lung. Regular PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) should be done to keep watch on lung functions. Don't worry he will be able to live a normal life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am at very depressed at this moment. My son, our only child, is not perfoming academically, which is causing a lot of tension in our family. We are all in counseling, separately and together. My husband is disabled due to his physical and mental illness, which included a prolonged period of substance abuse. I am 61, in a moderately paying job, low for my profession, and we are totally stressed all the time about money issues. Tomorrow we need to be in a family meeting regarding wheter or not to keep my husbands brother on life support....help....my husbands family is totally dysfunctional...everyone either having dealt with a drug issue or still us using. A cauldron of anger and blame. Help. | Hi, From history it seems that you are having depression due to all circumstances you are facing. Remove anxious state and be positive to solve the problems regarding your family and your child. Consult psychiatrist and psychologist for your child. Few counseling will give positive effect on your child. Develop strong self-confidence and be positive in life to solve the difficult problems of life. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i had BP above 170, but after taking Amlovas 5 , BP varies between 120-140. Doctor has also prescribed nikoran OD 10 and Lodoz 2.5. Should i take last two medince or not. Please advcie. I am 62 years old.My e mail id | Sir, alohas and Lodz are for BP, with these two your target BP, upper 120-140 and the lower 80-90 mm Hg, which I think is achieved. So I will recommend you to continue the above meds. Nikoan is anti-anginal, its effect on BP is not very significant, though it may lower it by 3-6 mm Hg, the indication of giving will be some chest heaviness at res o some activity, if that is the cased i would prefer that you get yourself evaluated for the same by doing a stress test SOS 2d echo before being put on the medication. If the above complain is significant continue Nikolai for time being, regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Last night while exiting my car I stumbled in a pothole and put my arm out to stop me from falling. My forearm is now swollen, bruised and tender to touch. I still have movement in my arm/shoulder/hand but it hurts to straighten my arm fully. Is this just sprained? | Hi, I appreciate your concern, in your case, there is the possibility of muscle strains along with skin brushing, but I would advise you to consult an orthopedic expert to take X-rays and clinically examine you to rule out fracture displaced, or you displaced and also to see the extent of injury to soft tissues. Accordingly, expert will advise treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my age is 24,female..yesterday i experienced low bp and has wommited 4 times since..my blood test shows sgpt | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is not initial stage of jaundice of liver disease. These are only slightly elevated liver markers and may be found in healthy people or sign of gallbladder stones. Also, some medications and diet may cause such changes in liver markers as well. So I don't think you should be concerned. You should do liver ultrasound and just check these findings in 1-2 months and see will it improve. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been diagnosed with asthmatic bronchitis after having a cold . When reading up on this illness I realized it is sometimes misdiagnosed and could be lung cancer . I am 25 and have smoked for 10 years on and off and I smoke less than 1/4 pack a day. What is the most effective monitoring of symptom to look out for or screening test to check for early stages of lung cancer? | Hello, There are several signs that are sometimes obvious that a malignancy is brewing such as constant cough, sputum mixed with blood, weight loss (very important), GI symptoms such as vomiting or constant sickness. Getting a chest X-Ray is the first investigation, but HRCT is more sensitive and can be done. The most important thing you must do is STOP smoking, and it does not matter if it is 1 or 20 cigarettes a day. Asthma/COPD is the obvious progression of lung pathology is you continue and finally ends up with cancer in some people. There is no reliable blood test for lung cancer as is there for some other organ-specific cancers so do STOP smoking. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have never had allergies before, up until this year (some sinus issues on and off, but nothing major). About 4 months ago I had a few episodes were my eyes got very itchy and dry on and off and a few times I had some eye symptoms...minor swelling of the right upper eyelid , twice had a bubble which looked like a mosquito bite form under the eye (one time each eye) and another time I woke up with small to medium size bag under my left eye. Each time I felt fine other than the small amount of swelling and each time it was only in one eye, never both. In fact, most times I didn t realize until I went and looked in the mirror and then got scared after seeing the small amount of swelling. I also saw an eye doctor last fall after the first issue with it and the covering of my left eyeball was slightly fluid filled, which he said was due to an irritant and nothing to worry about. We had also found some black mold in our basement at that time that a plumber opened up the ceiling (so conceivably, some of these mold spores may have come out into the air...I had had no issues before this). I am now about 120 pounds (was 140 before I lost the weight) and female and 45 years old. I am a very nervous person and had been under severe stress for several months. It was during this time I started getting the eye symptoms. So stress, the mold issue and most likely the start of peri- menopause may all be contributing. Two of times I got the eye symptoms I had eaten peanut butter....but many hours beforehand. One time it was probably between 4-6 hours earlier and the second time, it was about 10-12 hours earlier. I had also had peanut butter in between with no symptoms. Each time I felt fine other than later on getting some eye symptoms. I had also, due to the stress, had lost 20 pounds during those months and once became dehydrated. Both times I had gotten the little bump under my eye (like a mosquito bite), I had been under acute stress both those days. Those are the only 2 times that ever happened. My general physician feels it s all stress-related and also seasonal allergies (I seem to have a little bit of hayfever). He said my symptoms are not consistent with food allergy or peanut butter allergy. Since not having any peanut products, I ve had no eye swelling, bags or bumps, but my stress level is also a LOT lower now. Should I get a blood allergy test for peanuts or is it most likely stress-related or hormone-related? Is it just a coincidence? Whenever I ve eaten peanut butter I always feel absolutely fine afterwards...even relaxed. No other symptoms...no rash, no breathing issues, nothing else. Being the nervous person I am though, I have worried that if the eye symptoms were related to the peanut butter, then my reaction could be worse next time. That s my main fear in trying the peanut butter again (as I said, I had been suffering anxiety and panic for several months, so my thought process became a little skewed). Would love to know if it s safe to just try the peanut butter again or if I should have the blood test. Thank you. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. I think you should get yourself tested for an allergy to peanuts. Its unlikely that stress or hormonal issues are contributing to these allergies. I would suggest that you steer clear of peanuts for the time being as allergic reactions can be very severe at times (fatal reactions have also been reported)Try and reduce your anxiety levels with deep breathing and yoga. This should benefit you a great deal. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I feel like something is stuck in my stomach. Ive had this sensation for approximately 24 hours and Ive tried drinking apple cider vinegar, carbonated drinks, and the like to combat it. It seems like the pain subsides when I eat, however, though this is nothing like a hunger pain Ive ever experienced, because the same is constantly in the same area (feels like the pit of my stomach on the right side of my body). Any ideas on what it could be or how I could fix it? | Hi! I would advise you to take some antacid and proton pump inhibitor initially. If this symptom persists, then you have to consult your family physician, who may advise you go for an ultrasound to exclude any heat biliary pathology, para esophageal hernia, or esophagitis. You have not mentioned your weight. Try to reduce your weight in case of over weight. Consult a gastroenterologist in case no relief, to be considered for an endoscopy. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr.Yesterday I recently discovered this small lump on the lower, left side of head. (behind, near my left ear). It hurts when I apply small pressure to it. There is no different pigmentation either. It feels like a vein thats popping out. Please help! What can this be??? thank you ! | Hi, it would most likely be a lymph node swelling or a small cyst. Either ways, it would be better to see your GP or Doctor who can examine you and advice whether you need a course of antibiotics or not. I think that is what you would need probably for a week, and then it would slowly decrease in size. Don't worry, it is probably nothing to worry about but nonetheless get it examined. Take care, Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been a chronic user of crystal meth for the past 20 years, four months ago all at once i had pain from butt bone all the way to my feet, long knot across the top left butt cheek, several knots stayed in calf area, heel of foot went numb and has remains numb still. knot on top butt cheek has gone away. muscle tone in calf has changed, lower extremities have started swelling as of 2-3 months ago and seems to persist all of this in left leg. right leg started a few weeks after the left and swelling is less than the left by at least 1/3 of size. emergency room Dr. has checked for everything except for liver. ekg, ultrasound of legs, cardiac stress test and extensive blood work has been done Dr. say results were good. . what the hell is wrong with me? | Hi, I cannot say in your particular case without actually observing it AND swelling implies a circulatory problem. There can be damage to the vessels supplying blood to an area due to meth--especially if they were injected into. This causes numb and cold and changes in color. There can be clots in veins that permanently mess up the veins' ability to bring blood out of an area--varicose veins. And just lying around will do that. Also if there is prolonged pressure on an area, the local nerves get damaged and the area is numb in a small area. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have Been having throbbing pain in my Supraorbital Ridge for months now, i went to the eye doctor, everything was normal. Also went to my medical doctor, everything was normal except i have allergies congestion. When i bend the pain gets worse. ive been sneezing alot lately. What could be causing this pain?? (left eye) | Hello dear, The symptoms & case history mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Frontal sinusitis. Management involves |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor I have a cyst (small) called pilonidal cleft , on my tail bone that had been oozing out some pus and blood for 3-4 month now and at present, it is more of blood rather than pus. May be because i had been consuming some blood purifiers. I want to know that can I use Nebasulf powder on my cyst to treat it. If not what can i do? | Hello! Thank you for the query. As a colonial cyst is caused by hair ingrowth, the only way to get rid of it is surgery. Usually such ingrowing hair irritates tissues and causes local inflammation. It leads to abscess and that is why the pus comes from it. None of creams or powders will treat it. You should consult a general surgeon and have simple removal of this cyst. Hope this will help. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was diagnosed with a viral infection. The doctor, a Wellstar Urgent Care doctor, did not prescribe anything even though I asked for an antibiotic. I have had enough sinus infections to know that I needed an antibiotic to clear it up but he would not prescribe one. I felt worse the next day so I went to another doctor. He immediately diagnosed me with a sinus infection and indeed prescribed an antibiotic. How could the first doctor miss that, and be so adamant about not prescribing an antibiotic? | Hello, A sinus infection can occur secondary to cold. As cold is a viral infection and antibiotics does not treat viral infection. Therefore, antibiotics have not been prescribed to you.However, there can be superseded bacterial infection, so the other doctor prescribed you antibiotics. You should continue taking antibiotics and along with it. You can also take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen and along with it do saline nasal irrigation. Do steam inhalation and use a decongestant nasal spray like Origin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I m very shy, don t talk to people first unless I m talked to, etc. A part of my wants to have more friends and do stuff with them. But another part of me wants to stay far away from any social interactions like going to the mall, the movies, and other places. And when they do invite me, I always find an excuse not to go. Is this an anti-social problem or is what I m doing just my social anxiety working? Whatever it is, I hate it. | Hi well come to Chat Doctor. You are not at all anti social. It is just you are introvert and that is your personality, can be changed easily by you only by developing your interest in others and what they are doing, moving out with friends repeatedly will give you pleasure and gradually you will come out of it is may change with age as you built up your self confidence. Do not need any treatment for this. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been have severe back pain and just had a MRI of the Lumbar spine. My appt isnt until the middle of July and these are the results. l3-4 Disk Protrusion more of a right lateral component. L4-5 facet arthropathy, a disk protrusion and mild central stenosis. and L7-S1 there is a small disk protrusion and central annular tear. I also have Fibromyalgia and had a disketomy and fusion of c6-c7 but lately, my lower back is killing me, I am still as a board when I wake up and Im having a terrible time walking. Can you tell me what all of this means and if you think Ill need surgery of the lumbar spine? TY. | Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes right foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply right lower limb [leg]. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my name is Waseem and i just went for another semen analysis. i used to have only 15% slightly active sperm and the last report showed them all dead. the lab guy said i have 10 - 12 hp of pus cells in my semen. is there a cure and how long would it take me to be able to get her pregnant ? best regards, Waseem | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! A proper physical examination is needed to assess infertility problems in males. The testis needs to be palpated to check for size and consistency. A rectal examination is also needed to check for prostate cyst. The spermatic cord is also needed to rule out varicocele which is the most common cause of infertility in males. Urinalysis is also needed to rule out UTI. Once the etiology is identified then the proper medicine and intervention will be prescribed to help you. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have had an xray done on my knee with nothing abnormal coming back. I have horrible pain when trying to straighten out my leg from a bent position to the point of tears. i also have had numbing in my hands for about two weeks off and on. please help! | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A detailed clinical musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As mentioned in your history about the normal x-ray and pain still persists while bending the knee, then an or tho clinical assessment is needed, as your pain sounds more of a soft tissue injury than a bony one. So x-ray cannot show anything except the bones which appeared normal. Your or tho may also advise you for MRI of knee, which will help in addition to see the soft tissue status. As pain during straightening the knee is related to the soft tissue injury and should get assessed. Based on the diagnosis, you will be recommended for simple painkillers and physical therapy. With physical therapy, your pain will reduce by use of therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy. Also, exercises will be performed to regain the ROM of the knee joint and also the strength of the muscles. In my clinical experience, I have seen cases with such injuries, and they respond well to the medication and physical therapy. By 2-3 weeks of time, they have optimum functionality without pain. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 9 month old son recently began amoxicilin on Thursday for an ear infection. Just last night he began to vomit (only twice) and has had decreased appetite and his urine smells like vomit.is this normal | Hi, 1. As you said your son is taking Amoxicillin, an antibiotic which causes vomiting and diarrhea in all the age groups as this is the main side effects of the Chat Doctor. 2. Just be sure of giving him some Antiemetic before giving him the same medicine e.g. syrup ODEM.3. Give him some proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole to relieve gastritis by the Amoxicillin. As because of the side effects of the medicine kids tend to stop eating food.4. If still doesn't feel better than you can take advice from your treating physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I HAVE HAD SOME VERY STRANGE SYMPTOMS FROM DIZZYNESS TO A SEIZURE AND NUMBNESS IN MY LEGS KIDNEY FUNCTIONS ARE FINE OTHER LABS HAVE BEEN FINE CT WAS NORMAL. MRI SAYS THERE ARE ILL-DEFINED REGIONS OF INCREASED T2/FLAIR SIGNAL IN THE SUBCORTICAL AND DEEP WHITE MATTER OF BOTH FRONTAL LOBES ANTERIORLY. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM MY PHYSICIAN AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT WHAT THIS MAY MEAN. ANY SUGGESTIONS? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that these MRI brain findings do not represent any serious neurological disease. These are common in people with migraine. They can also occur in ischemia-lack of blood flow to brain, due to risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugars or cholesterol. There are good medicines for treating your problem, so, please discuss with your doctor. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had a lower right abdominal pain above the hip for 5 days now and it started with a lower stabbing pain that was very painful and then became a dull ache and it was painful to say the least. The next day I just had the dull ache on the lower area of the stomach near the hip but also started hurting next to the navel and also I felt very hot and cold and also had no appetite . The pain seems to be worse when I am standing up and moving around and hasn t got any better. I finally decided yesterday to book a doctor s appointment and this morning I went and at the end of the appointment, the doctor didn t even know what it was, but thought it wasn t appendicitis but didn t rule it out. So basically I have a blood test next week and then an ultrasound sometime (no idea when though). So I still don t know what it is but the doctor thought my lower right stomach was quite hard around the belly button and ordered the tests so I am going to have to live with it until I have the tests. Today the whole of the lower right abdomen feels quite bloated and I have started to feel pain in an area below the navel and above the hip. I really don t know what to do as I don t feel well at all with most of my stomach hurting all day and don t know what s wrong. Any help is appreciated. | Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for the query. Pain in Rt Lower abdomen starting from navel and moving downwards with loss of appetite is most commonly due to appendicitis. Though there may be other causes like Memetic amenities, ureteric colic diverticulitis, I suggest you to get your blood examination and sonography report done soon which will help in early diagnosis of your problem. And if you are having severe pain and not feeling really well I advise you to go to emergency to a hospital and get yourself checked and if necessary admission so that treatment can be started early to avoid any complications. Wish you good health and get well soon |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a cellulitis staph infection and keep my place covered. A coworker found out what I had and went crazy even though my doctor wrote a note saying I was not contagious. The coworker says my doctor does know what she is talking about. Can that be true? | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your treating doctor I advise you that it is not much contagious. In other words it is not as contagious as other disease like swine flu. If you come in contact with the lesion having high bacterial load of the staphylococcus bacteria than it is possible to have this infection. But it can be stopped spreading by taking due care that is proper handwashing, using sanitizer, using proper disinfectants etc. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had Papulations since about 4am it is now 4pm.... it is like a beat a skip and flutters... I am 60 years old black female with High blood pressure on amlodipine besylate,5mg, enalapril 20mg and htz 25 triamterene37 5 mg and vytorian 10/20, I hve seen heart specialist last year and had a stress test every thing was fine., but I continue to get these every now and then this is the longest usually i take baby asprin and it goes away not today | Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that it is important performing an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring in order to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia. I would also recommend performing some blood lab tests |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | About a week ago I was trying to get comfortable to go to sleep and as I was turning in bed something kinda like snapped inside my stomach area, I freaked out but didnt think much about it because it didnt hurt much. Then the next day I had like stabbing pains in upper ab area. Then the same day I had something like a bump in my outer lip of my vigina (Ive never had sex before), and today I found a little bump inside the skin below my rectum. When I try to flex my ab muscles, the same stabbing pain is there. Whats wrong with me? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Something snapping in the abdomen while turning in bed followed by stabbing pain in the upper abdomen in the morning, now the bumps in outer lip of vagina and inside the skin below the rectum, all indicate that there is a septicemia or bacteremia may be due to an intestinal infection or so. I would advise in such a case you need to be seen by a Doctor to for your vitals and more important are the investigations like Blood -CBC as this may indicate towards the urgencyUrine and stoolUltrasonography / CT scan of the abdomen The treatment |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doc, I just had a bliood test a few days back and my doctor confirmed to me that i have Hepatitis B, and its in its early stages, he recommended an HBsAg test to be conducted. can you tell me more about this test and any symptoms that i need to worry about that may affect me badly in the future and please also tell me if there is a cure available | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your concern. Any kind of hepatitis presents with 1. Pain in right upper abdomen2. Fatigue3. Loss of apetite4. Yellowish discoloration of eyes and urine5. Nausea and vomitingWithout a blood Bag or Hepatitis B surface antigen, a diagnosis of Hepatitis B is hard to make. I would suggest you to get - blood Liver function test done- Bag uneven if it comes out to be positive, there are plenty of Chat Doctor. Do not panic. Hope this helps. Have a nice day. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | dear dr my father has bypass surgery last year at baroda heart institute at baroda. but he has no relief at all . he has experience pain in heart which is gradually increasing . now dr suggest him angiography . my queries is that if in angiography there is a blockage and drs said that go through angioplasty then what is the guaranty that he got relief | Angioplasty results after bypass surgery varies from patient to patient. But in general several studies revealed that there is 65-80% success rate of angioplasty in post-CABG (Bypass) patients. When these patients were followed over a period of next 30 months then about 70% of them were pain-free and had an improvement in angina. However, around 27% required repeat angioplasty with about 80% success rate while 15-20% were complicated by re-infarction and only 4-6% with cardiac death. In my opinion proceed with angiography to help determine the extent of blockage and to decide about the options available. Make sure the medications' compliance post-procedure as this is crucial. Stay blessed. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello my name is Megan Beasley I had back surgery in feb to fix a herniated disc it went will but 2 months after surgery i begin to have new symptoms with pain in my right foot and still have severe pain in my whole right leg and light pain in my left leg I also have severe pain in my whole spine and hip and buttocks and my new doctor told me my MRI showed I had extra graunalation tissue from surgery im in pain and I cannot take narcotic pain meds because I have 6 kids all I want is to be pain free | Hi there, thanks for your question at Chat Doctor.2 months is quite early to comment on granulation tissue in MRI after a disc surgery. I would recommend you to wait for another 1 to 2 months if the pain is manageable. Any new pain in a different area after surgery needs further evaluation. Whereas since you say you have pain in whole of Spine and buttocks associated with the new associated pain I would suggest you to try physiotherapy, rehabilitation and back strengthening exercises over next 2 months. If you still have pain after that an MRI then can guide as to source of pain. An MRI within 3 months will show artifacts due to surgery you start having new onset numbness or tingling sensation with unmanageable pain that would need earlier intervention. Hope this answers your question. All the best. With regards. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What type of doctor do I need to see on a regular schedule after half of your thyroid has been removed then one week later found out it contained Papillary cancer stage one? Do I need to start seeing a endocrinologist or my family doctor for routine checking levels of calcium and hormones?I dont know if the thyroid remaining has cancer or not. The general surgeon is going to do several T tests in a couple of months. The one lobe removed had a nodule, but the nodule did not have cancer even thou the lobe did. | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Since you got your half of the thyroid removed, check for any nodules / abnormality in other lobe with thyroid scan and all the required tests as advised by your surgeon. If they are normal then I advise you to consult your family doctor for routine check up and get done USG thyroid, TSH and calcium levels on regular basis. If you find out any abnormality then you need to consult your General Surgeon for management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my son is 2 yr 7 months old and 10 kg . two days back he was suffering from cough & running nose and fever reading was 2 times in 24 hr temp. noted 101 to 100 f. at this movement fever was 101 again and 3 hr back given him Crocin 6 ml . but again noted fever after 3 hrs. it still 101 i ve one medicine ibugesic plus. Could i give now? plz rep[ly thnx | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Fever usually occurs with infection and takes time to be under control. Cronin contains paracetamol, eugenic plus contains ibuprofen and paracetamol combination. It will be difficult to monitor doses of paracetamol if giving doses like this. Better option will be to use tepid sponging to bring down fever. Or if using eugenic plus (under guidance of your doctor) , use that only, do not mix Cronin and eugenic plus. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questionsTake care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | BEFOR THREE YEARS I GOT INJURED BY THREE PERSON BY BEAT ME IN BACK SIDE AFTER SECOND DAY AFTER TAKING ANY FOODS I VOMET AFTER 1 HOURS WITH KHATTA PIT AND I TREATMENT IN KM HOSPITAL & OGD SCOPY I HAVE DONE BUT THERE IS NO PROBLEM IN REPORT I AFTER TAKING MEDICIAN NO RESPONS DAILY WE GOT VOMETING & I TREATMENT MR. N H BANKA THEY GIVING ME SPASARIL & OTHER MEDICIAN BUT NO RESPONSE THEN I TAKEN PENDIT 800 I THOUGHT THAT I HAVE INJURED SO I TAKEN PENDIT 800 THEN I GOT SOME RELIFE CAN U SUGGEST ME MY E MAIL YYYY@YYYY I CAN SEND MONEY BY POST PLEASE GIVE ADDRESS IN MY EMAIL | Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Internal injury may be in esophagus or diaphragm. Further investigation like CT scan and Ultrasonography can be done. You need to take muscle relaxant and analgesics. Physiotherapy like USG, TENS will help in early recovery. Till time take rest, avoid lifting weight. Hot fomentation will help in reducing pain. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Extremely stressed today. In bed and can feel a strong pulse in both lips. Had an aura yesterday where lights flashed and phased through my field of vision. Headache started about 20 min ago. Is this just stress and eye strain or something more. 36 year old female. | His understand your concern. If you have sudden onset of headache with vision difficulty then need to immediate medical attention. Consult physician and monitor your blood pressure 1st.1st we have to rule out blood pressure.2nd thing go for eyesight check up and funds examination to rule out any pressure changes. For symptomatic relief take analgesic for a while and consult for proper treatment. Get well soon. Thank you. Do not forget to say thank you if you are helped.3rd CT scan help to detect appropriate cause. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Gmorning. My father suffering from Jaundice for the last 40 days and Bilirubin count reached max of 14. As per docotors advice Currently he is taking OMNACORTIL 10 mg. Is it the correct tablet to take? Will there be any side effect because of this. Pl. advice - Thinahar | 1) it is difficult to say role of Omnacortil on bilirubin level without knowing prior history and blood reports. If your father is suffering from acute hepatitis (due to alcohol) then yes there is role of Omnacortil in hepatitis.2) the prescribed dosage of Omnacortil which your father is taking is safe-dosage. But you can't stop steroid medications like other medications. You need to reduce dosage over few days then only can stop taking medications. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ive been having the sensation like someone is squeezing my heart in their hand and letting go and doing it again. Also my heart races up too 140. My chest xray and ekg were normal. Any other tests I should be requesting? My Dr doesnt feel like this is a big deal. | Hi, Increased heart rate & palpitations can have a lot of causes. It can be normal sinus tachycardia due to anxiety or stress, or it could be abnormal supra ventricular tachycardia. For the diagnosis, you need to do ECG at the time of palpitation & tachycardia. If the duration of palpitations are short enough to reach a nearby hospital, we put a 24hr ECG monitoring (Holder Monitor). You also need to do a 2D Echo & thyroid function test to see for any associated abnormality if any. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A few weeks ago I had gotten a abscess on my head, was prescribed an anti biotic, and now the infection seems to be gone. But in the past few days I have noticed that all the hair that was where the abscess was is no longer there. It s very bald in that spot now, so my question to you is, is that normal to go bald? Should I be concerned? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Abscess is an infection of the hair follicles. If the infection is very severe, it could lead to the destruction of the hair follicles which could result in loss of hair in the affected area. Sometimes, it is temporary, and the hair regrows in a couple of months. However, if there has been considerable scarring, the scar tissue will replace the hair follicles and hair may not grow back. Hope this helps you. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 37 yr old female. I have recently been feeling a faster heart beat at night when I lay down and ususually only if I lay on my left side. Last night I woke to a sudden noise and realized my left are was numb, but I had been laying on my right side. Today at work, I felt my left are go numb again. I am overweight , but only gained the weight the last few years due to stress of job loss and divorce. I think I am too young for heart trouble, but I am a single mom and want to make sure I am ok for my son. We don t have insurance so I came here first. | Welcome to Chat Doctor As per your details following possibilities could be there- 1) Medical illness- Cardiovascular disease....yes it commonly occurs in late stages, but possibility cant be under looked as stress is a major factor contributing to heart diseases. Visit a cardiologist and get investigations like ECG, Echocardiography, CT scan head etc.2) Anxiety disorder- If all your investigations and cardiac work up is within normal limits, you could be having anxiety disorder for which consult a psychiatrist for some medication, psychotherapy and relaxation techniques. Don't worry. You will be alrightWish you good healthRegards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I got hit with a ball on my inner knee.I went to the hospital and they said it was sprained..a month later Ihad to get physical therapy ... my knee is very larger then the other.. I have a little ball on my knee that I can move and it seems to grow...what can it be? | Hello It is difficult to diagnose accurately without physical examination. Sometimes such condition arises after physical trauma. Muscle of affected area becomes hard. I would suggest you to consult any physician for proper diagnosis. Meanwhile, you can start with Homeopathic treatment. Medicine helps to treat muscle injury. You can start with Arica 30 6 pills twice in Darius to 30 6 pills twice in day This will help to solve your problem Take medicine for 15 days Thanks Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI,am a guy from india,i have a frequent urination and burning sensation for past 1 week.I took cultural test which shows that i have E.COLI.please let me know what are the necessary things that i should do.At present am taking tablets like urispas,zobex,cefspan and citralka.. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having symptoms of urinary tract infection for last one week and the urine culture showing growth of E Cold, which is the most common organism causing UTI. As you have been prescribed medicines from your doctor like crisps, zone, C-SPAN and catwalk will help to control the symptoms of frequent urination and burning sensation. The symptoms will come down in few days I would suggest you to take these medicines and in addition to this you have to Chat Doctor. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | scrotum hangingHelloI am 23 years old and unmarried . My scrotum is hanging low . When I go to toilet my scrotum is tight. I did not fell any pain in the. Scrotum . Is there any treatment to make my scrotum tight. One of my friend suggests to undergo scrotal liftt or scrotum reduction surgery, Is there any side effects in future by undergoing these.surgery . And how far its good and there are any risks in it.I want to know is these surgery can be performed by urologist or cosmotic surgeon Thank u in advance | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. It is quite normal that the testicles hang loos and become tight. In any case, you should consult a doctor to clear the physical health problem called HY Chat Doctor. If it is cleared, there is nothing to worry. The sack which holds the testicles (scrotum) is highly elastic. Therefore, the condition you are worrying about is quite normal, and you do not have to do any treatment for that. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr.... i am 25 yrs old, ht- 5.3, wt- 54kg, having POCS.... am trying to conceive for last 4 months. I m taking the medicines Chrominac-A tab and B-Long F tab... before starting medicines my follicle size is 16mm and endometrium size is 6mm... Am i taking the correct medicine?? How lond should i wait to conceive?? Is there any chance for that?? Am really tensed?? please help me... | Hi, For PCs most important thing is to improve your lifestyle, with at least 30\u00a0min. Walk/jogging/any other sweat inducing exercise daily. Starting tablets at a time when you already have dominant follicle of 16\u00a0mm, might not help. If your cycles are regular & you are ovulating regularly (Confirmed by either urinary LH/USG/serum progesterone) you just need to confirm tubal patency & semen analysis. If all are normal, there is no need of medicines. If you have irregular cycles, just try ovulation induction in consultation with doctor. But remember the most important thing is lifestyle modification. Wish you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I am 29, I had a kidney removed aged 3 due to disease ( hydronephrosis ). Tonight I noticed a twitching/spasming/pulsing in my back, where my remaining kidney is. Doesn t feel muscular,feels deeper inside. I have had quite a lot of alcohol tonight, I m worried that this has done something to my kidney. It s not painful, just uncomfortable. | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you are having and for the kidney that was removed at 3\u00a0years. I know how concerned you can be having just a single kidney. The symptoms you have described are very, very nonspecific and cannot be entirely attributed to the kidneys. It could be from the muscles of the back because the kidney wouldn't produce twitching and spasms. Muscles do this. If it were a kidney problem, pain is often inevitable in acute aggression and either constant or intermittent. I don't really think that is the case right now. Because you have just a single kidney, if this problem should persist beyond 24\u00a0hours, please consult a doctor and make sure all is okay especially with the remaining kidney. Excess alcohol consumption is not good for the body. Please, always try to keep your consumption as low as possible. I hope this helps and I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask more questions if need be. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have physiologically distended gall bladder shown in my sonography in October when I had similar lower right abdominal pain and lower back pain. No Cysts were found any where and everything was normal. The pain subdued after some medication given by physician. Now it has come back again. And it is more painful than last time. Should I get a CT Scan done? | Hello! Thank you for the query. Gallbladder rather gives upper right abdominal pain radiating to the back with nausea and vomiting. Lower right abdominal pain and back pain can be caused by urinary tract infection or urinary tract stones. Frequent urinating and burning while urinating can be also present. Lower right abdominal pain should be always checked with possible appendicitis. With this condition nausea appears, the pain can aggravate while coughing or walking, heart rate is accelerated (above 100/min). Other possible reasons of such pain are ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy. Abdominal CT is not a necessary test. More valuable can be urinalysis, blood work, CRP, pregnancy test and abdominal ultrasound. Hope this will help. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am taking Stamlo Beta every day after break fast {morning} [Amlodipine 5 mg -Atenolol 50 mg ] My age is 63 years Bp 95/140 Want to change my medicine to reduce BP. Stress test & 2D Eco is okey Doing every day Brisk-walking & streching exersis . Please advice. | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorSince your age is 63 years, and you are taking combination of Amlodipine 5 mg and Atenolol 50, your blood pressure is not under very much good control. I usually start my patients who come with high blood pressure with ACE inhibitors like April -2.5/5/10 mg or AT-1 antagonists like Telmisartan-20/40 mg. They are very good for kidneys also. If you are already having diabetic nephropathy, you can't take this Chat Doctor. Otherwise, you can surely take this for control of blood pressure after consulting your doctor. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a vertical 4 red arc bordering my left ankle and was wondering what it may be. Here is a background on me. I had breast cancer in 2009 and was treated with 26 high dose radiation visits and have been on the 5-yr Tamoxifen treatment plan for 3 years now. I also had a foot wound in which I was diagnosed with Cellulitis , Strep infection and Scarlett Fever, 1 year ago. I flew a long distance 6 months later and both of my feet, ankles and legs swelled up again. My family doctor told me it was just the long flight and that I should get stockings and get up during the flight. I disagreed and thought it was related to my Cellulitis and wondered if my Strep infection was cured. I was originally given 3 antibiotics to treat Strep, Mersa and 1 other infection for the recommended length of time, my family doctor said the infection was treated but did not do a follow up blood test for strep. I still have a few red dots on my legs below my knees. I just got back from a trip to Hawaii from Alaska and my legs were fine! Currently, my latest blood test revealed high glucose and high calcium. My oncologist asked me to do another blood test to recheck my calcium and go from there. I also have an appointment with an internist for an office visit to report blood from rectum with more frequent and loose stools. My family history is cancer, heart disease. No diabetes. I have normal low blood pressure, 101/63 or so. I have also been going through menopause for the last 9 years. I also have frequent nighttime urination along with incontinence . I have to wear a daily panty liner because of discharge. I have had yearly exams and tests ran for all std s but all have come back negative. Sometimes I feel like I have a swollen gland in the outside vaginal area and once in a while feel maybe an ovary pang.? I have had a cough the last couple of months, running nose and a sneeze ever now and then. I have also had a couple of scans on my neck area because of bone grinding and neck tipping . My cartilage is gone between a couple of discs and I was diagnosed with osteopenia and told to take calcium supplements. | thanks for your query can feel your concern sits really hard to cope with so many problems you need to monitor your blood sugar. And you may need medications if it is continuously high. Modify your diet. Avoid junk food and bakery items. Use fresh fruits and vegetables. For your loose stools, you can use Espa\u00f1ol husk. You need a routeing urine examination to rule out any urinary infection. Moreover you can have pelvic exercises to overcome urinary incontinence. For cough, use honey and green tea. Steam inhalation is also effective. Avoid cold and soft Chat Doctor. You can use some antihistamine after consulting your doctor. Continue using calcium supplements and also use vitamin D Supplements.wishing you good health regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my husband is 24 and we are having troubles in our marriage due to his uncontrollable anger. it is getting worse here lately. he gets so angry for little or no reason at all and starts yelling at me and saying hurtfull things, and then later acts as if nothing ever happened. im afraid if he doesnt get help now it will get wose as time goes by and will end up ruining our marriage. please help me determine what the problem is so i can get him some help. he is about 510 and 210lbs. thank you | HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor In that case, you should take help of a psychiatrist and psychologist. It is important to find out the reason behind anger, whether it is due to depression or personality disorder. Management in his case depends upon diagnosis. Maybe both of you need couple therapy, but before going for that consult a psychiatrist and make treatment plan. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Broken 2nd metatarsal ,displaced and floating. Surgeon put in a plate. I didn t even know it was broken until X-rays. I have diabetes (25 years) and terrible neuropathy. Since the surgery my foot is kind of purple. If I am up much the lower part of my foot feels like I can t move it. It almost feels like I am walking on top of something. Not able to move my toes. Is all of this normal? Surgery 5 weeks ago. | Hello, I have studied your case. Proper fixation and adequate post op immobilization is important to maintain good vascularity. You need to consult your surgeon to find reason for pain or see podiatrist Till further consultation use proper footwear. You may need x-ray to see proper position of implant. Color Doppler study will help to see vascularity at foot region. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a biopsy on my wrist which turned out to be fatty tissue---is the swelling going to go down or will it get bigger & should I have it removed. I have been eating almost 10 clementimes a day could this have done this to my wrist from eating to many? Thank you | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have biopsy of wrist swelling, and it suggests fatty tissue only so most probably it should be lipoma. No need to worry much about that. If it increases in size or if it becomes painful then It can be excised. Otherwise, no treatment is required. Just be relaxed. And it has nothing to do with your diet. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a female 69yo. On Jul 12 had a sudden sharp chest pain on left side that woke me up at 6am. Lasted around 15 min or more. Felt discomfort and some pain on left upper arm. Did not check time. Today have sharp pain on my upper left back side (never before) and some shortness of breath, but am asthmatic(had some asthma days ago and used proair and advair). Have lower back problems. Have been using celecoxib for osteoarthritis. Am a medical technologist and know heart symptoms are diff in women. Don t know if this is anxiety attack or is nothing. Should I wait to see if this goes away? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No, you should not wait. You should immediately consult doctor and get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test) to rule out cardiac chest pain. After the age of 60, people are more prone for heart diseases. So get done these tests. If all these are normal then your symptoms are mostly due to anxiety and panic disorder. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sequence of events | Hi, please don't be so upset. A 1.6 cm cyst in the ovary is of no clinical value we don't even call it a cyst, it may just indicate an unruptured follicle which may be painful. Even then, if this is bothering you, all you have to do is repeat an ultrasound pelvis after 6 weeks to make sure it has disappeared. All the other symptoms are likely to be related to your UTI. This infection may cause nausea, vomiting, lower abdominal pain, back pain etc. The antibiotic you are taking may also be responsible for all that nausea. Your dizziness may be due to the medications you are taking for sinus problem. Your diarrhea may be a consequence of antibiotic therapy or due to an ongoing infection. Just complete your antibiotic course and take any much medicine to stop your nausea after discussing with your physician. Please repeat urine culture some time after your treatment and period is over to make sure all has cleared up. May God help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | When I am in a meeting and have to take notes or if I am in a social setting my hand starts to shake (usually the right) and I get really nervous. Sometime I cant even lift up my wine glass or coffee cup out of fear that people might see it. Please help, it is extremely embarrassing and I turned job offers down because of it. Thank you! | Hello understand your concern. It sounds like you have social anxiety, made worse when you are in a social setting. Physical symptoms of social anxiety include nervousness, shaking, upset stomach and palpitations. You should have a physical exam and laboratory studies that may identify a physical cause. If no underlying cause is found such as thyroid disease or a cardiac or neurological condition, there are certain medications that are available called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They help with the serotonin levels which have been found to be associated with anxiety. For the shakiness, beta blockers have also been used with success. These medications must be used under physician supervision. It sounds like your symptoms are interfering with your quality of life and there is treatment. I hope you get better |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my brother has had a few episodes of extreme muscle twitching of all four extremities which cause him to have difficulty walking. after the episode is over he is extremely fatigue, wold sleep, when he wakes he is not having the shakes on the outside but says that he is having the shakes on the inside aand he still is having difficulty walking. Could this mean he might have MS | Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems that you have muscle twitches or articulations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. A few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |