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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have some type of fungus on my finger. It started on my knuckle, looked like ringworm dark round cracking skin then when I thought I cured it, it came back on the inside of the same finger where it bends it started to blister up and cracking where my finger bent. the wound became very painful cause I always use my hands, it had a deep crack for awhile until it healed, then in that area I had scar tissue eventually it gone. Now my tip of my finger is the affected it is very hard, skin tearing and very small bumps(blisters) are on my finger from my knuckle and close to my nail, but that s the only place I have them. tip of finger is tearing cause my skin is cracking and tears when I snag it in something also sore | Hello, thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you tell you that ring worm cis the cutaneous infection. It never goes deep into the skin. But it may be some other fungal infection. I advise you to go with fluconazole tablet 150 mg once a day for at least for a month under your doctors' guidance. I advise follow-up after a month. If you want to ask me anything you can ask me. Thank you. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease specialist. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello. I am currently being tested for adult ADD. I am suspicious I have had it my entire life. I am working with psychologist to test and diagnose it (or not). His tests are broad. He has me on a schedule of 3, 45 minute appointments where he is testing with vocabulary tests, drawing test, routine math tests, and assembling shapes with puzzle pieces, memory tests to repeat back things he says to me. I do not have problems with the tests. I can focus for short periods of time. It s longer periods of focus on routine tasks that give me difficulty. My is does this sound like a industry standard way to diagnose ADD in an adult? I would like a second opinion as I have a small suspicion I may be just going through tests he can bill my insurance. Thank you! | DearWelome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Every therapist know how to diagnose you. The diagnosis is basically based on your first-hand description. You have not mentioned your age here. But I see that you can speaking about attention span here. An adults' attention span is always less the minutes maximum at a stretch. While watching a movie that could go up to hours, if the movie is interesting. For ADD patients, they even show low attention span even when they watch an interesting move. If you fall in this category, you need those tests to confirm the depth of the problem. Otherwise, you do not have Added. If you want more of my help in this aspect, please post a direct question to me with as many details as possible. I shall provide some psychotherapy tips to overcome your current problem. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have for over a month been having upper adominal pain. I went to the ER about 2-3 weeks ago. They did a ultrasound of my upper abdomin and said my stomach was inflamed. Said it was a ulcer . They pain went away for about a week then came back. Now i am breaking out in sweats feeling hot and cold chills. When i feel hot my husband says i feel cold. I am a 32 yr old female i have not had a ulcer since i was 15-16 years old. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. F. You had abdominal pain, and cured after treatment. After a week, the pain again recurred, with chills and sweating. It appears to be due to some infection in the G.I.tract, like typhoid, Or infective hepatitis. It may take some time for it to be exhibited. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have gastrostomy besides other routine tests for confirmation. Wishing for a quick recovery. Best regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I am planning to get pregnant. Its exactly 12th day of my cycle ( 28-29 days cycle).However I am suffering from pinworms which i noticed from last 3-4 days. Is it safe to take anto worms tablet and continue with having intercourse? If not pls let me know for how long I have to wait after taking these tablets. Please guide me. | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1. First do not panic. 2. Usual deforming agents done have any adverse effects on the baby. You can very well continue with the treatment. It will not affect your pregnancy in any way. Using deforming agent sin pregnancy is almost safe. 3. As such, it is advisable to take Folic acid, vitamin B 12 and Omega-3 supplements at least 3 months before you plan to get pregnant. This helps to prevent many problems during pregnancy and delivery. Please observe good hygiene. Use of Lactic acid vaginal wash daily during bath time will be of help. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i had allergy in my hands. just 11 months back i washed a pot,stray dogs used to eat in. then i consulted a doctor and had 5 doses of verorab. again few weeks back a dog licked my hands and again i have taken 2 doses on 1 and 3rd day and then i missed the third one one had fourth one on the 14th day. two days ago again a dog lick my hand, what should i do now. am i safe, and have full immunity or should i again complete the full course | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor. If you are previously vaccinated within a year than you have to take only two vaccine doses.1st on day zero and 2nd on the third day of previous day. (Day zero means the day dog bite you)You have to take this vaccine when other animals also bite. In your case, dog just licked you. There was no bite. So if no aberration on your hands than no any vaccine required. But for safe side, you can have two doses. Hope this will help you. Take care... |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hiya i cracked a tooth bout 3 months ago and have had to keep pain down with paracetamol it stoped hurting for about 2 months and today i have noticed a puss filled pimple like thing on my gum next to the tooth in question and it has a bad smell to it iam a bit concerned and terifyed of dentists what could it be and what can i do ? | Hi thanks for consulting Chat Doctor.your history suggest that your tooth was cracked deeply enough to involve the pulp and would have got infected afterwards to cause this pimple like pus filled swelling.I would suggest you to go to your dentist and get a thorough examination and intramural radiograph done of the concerned teeth.there is no need to fear from dentist as this examination does not hurt.the probable treatment may be Root canal treatment if the root of tooth is sound for act... he will prescribe you some antibiotics for infection...hope this will help you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 55, female, no kids (by choice), was recently diagnosed at the ER w/severe diverticulitis, and the abdominal stabbing pains led to an MRI which also showed an exploding absess (hence, the stabbing pain) and a polyp (smaller than a grape, but bigger than a pea). 5 days in the hospital and my bloodwork finally came through Ok w/reduced white blood cells b/c of the absess. A colonoscopy is forthcoming. Meantime, my bowel movemements have a major amount of Vaseline type discharge. This is my major question. Sometimes, all that comes out is the Vaseline consistency discharge. I don t mean to be too graphic ... HELP | HI. The possible reasons for Vaseline type discharge per anus are:Intestinal infection as you are already diagnosed to have diverticulitis with abscess formation. Once the infection is settled, it is better to undergo a corrective surgery to get alleviation of your problem. Colonoscopy will certainly give further clue and a tissue-history to plan further management, either medical or surgical to get the diseases are removed. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Yes thank you. I have been with my family doctor and diagnosed with acute bronchitis. One week later and after being on prednisone, ceftin, and robitussin ac, I am not any better. I have a severe cough that doesn t allow me to get any rest, maybe 2 hrs sleep a t a time and then I,m up. The cough is that bad that disgusting as it sounds I have pushed my hemmroids out and they bleed at times. I think I need a stronger antibiotic, ceftin never worked for me but the doctors just don t listen to me. Also I had a lot of thick green mucous but that is the only thing that has cleared up some. Does this sound like lung cancer? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Infection is the most common cause for attack of bronchitis. So proper control of infection is must. Since you are having greenish mucus, even after antibiotic, we need to rule out lower respiratory tract infection (LETI) first. So chest x-ray is needed for this. And if consolidation is seen on x-ray then sputum culture and sensitivity is needed to guide antibiotic therapy. PFT is needed to diagnose bronchitis. This will also tell you severity of the disease and for treatment severity is necessary. You may need inhaled bronchodilators like LAB (long acting beta 2 agonists) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi im 26 years old female, currently experiencing chest pain when i swallow, i feel this for 1 week..my doctor gave me medication (ranitidine , dompiridone and omeprazole) i took that medication for 4 days but not relieve the pain..what should i do? and i want to know what is this? why i feel this things :( | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having dysphagia (pain on swallowing). Common causes for this are esophageal spasm, ulceration, reflux disease, Andalusia cardiac, esophagitis, mass like lesion in esophagus etc. But at your age of 26 years, possibility of spasm, ulceration and reflux disease is more. Since you are not improving with reflux medicines, I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist and get done upper GIs copy to rule out spasm and ulceration. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, i got a spot of maybe 3mm in size around urethra of my penis. I got tested for std and for used anti fungal Cream but it Seems to be something else. My std test was negatieve and The fungel Cream doesnt work.I dont have symtoms only i see The spot and it looks a bit dryed what can it be? | Hi, I can understand your concern for 3 mm size spot around urethra of penis. You have not told us your age and history of unprotected sexual intercourse ind its time duration. A close picture with good resolution or a close physical examination is necessary to give you proper diagnosis. Even then based on your history it can be : Simple patch of skin with Chat Doctor. For time being period you can apply antibiotic cream such as funding or mupirocin and take painkiller tablets such diclofenac or paracetamol. If it is increasing despite the treatment then meet a dermatologist or any family physician and get a proper treatment without delay. Do not try to even touch or pinch the area as can cause more aggravation of the problem and spread of the infection. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hai Dr. i tnx the opportunity. my query is on the 20/08/2012 i used PETOGEN FRESENIUS INJECTION from there i started bleeding very dark blood , sometimes i change pad 2 times some once, when i stop bleeding other day i had sex with my hub immediately i started bleeding. I went to a clinic on the 18 /09/2012 the nurses gave me famynor pill is every thing going on the right track, what the pill for now? | Dear Friend, Please try to understand the situation and the medicines. PATHOGEN FRESENIUS is me Chat Doctor. Minor are birth control pills, combination of Estrogen and Progesterone. These hormones stop the bleeding which is occurring from the uterine lining. It seems you are having irregular and profuse bleeding irrespective of sex. This seems to be from the uterine lining. Progesterone would control it better than estrogen+Progesterone. PATHOGEN FRESENIUS was better medicine for this purpose. If you are continuing to have bleeding in spite of progesterone, it is better you get the cause properly diagnosed. You may require study of the uterine lining through telescope and microscope, hormonal levels in the blood checked. This will not only clinch the diagnosis but will rule out certain alarming conditions like cancers. Please report to your Gynecologist for further management. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had unprotected sex 12 days ago, I think I was supposed to get my period this morning and did not. I am usually 28 days on the dot. I also took Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex. I took a pregnancy test this morning and it was negative. Can I be pregnant and if so how likely is it? | Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Plan b contraceptive prevents pregnancy when taken within 74 hours of sex... earlier the consumption better are the results As you had taken the pills in 74 hours . You have the least chances of conception. Pregnancy test of urine is reliable when done after 8 days delay in periods. If you want early reports you should go for blood pregnancy test (Chat Doctor test).or go for repeated urine test after 8 days delay in menstrual date. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi. my blood pressure continues to fluxuate reaching as high as 168 over 100 like right now, 4 am. I have been on 3 BP meds and none of them kept m BP down below 140-150 over 90 s. The Dr. was going to prescribe beta blockers, but I choose not to continue that route. I am currently seeing a naturopath who is helping me with a natural med: carditone. I am also going to have a sleep study done next week. I have become less active as I have to have hip surgery, bone on bone in my right hip, so I cannot even walk around a block. I have intense stress at my live-in job and am not sleeping, thus the sleep study idea. My main concern is waking with these very high #s and this persisting. I mean how long can you keep having these #s? | Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and would like to tell you that to undergo hip surgery you should have good control on your blood pretend I think you should take allopatry medicine till you don't get the surgery done. After recovery, you can get back to your natural antihypertensive meds. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My daughter received a third degree burn from a motorcycle accident. To day she went to the hospital because of on going infection. They informed her today that she has mesa. Can other family members become infected or are there different types of mrsa? | MRSA can be transmissible. MRSA stands for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staph aureus is a common bacterium often found on the skin. Some strains of staph can be very virulent, others less so. Methicillin resistant means it is a strain of staph that is not susceptible to the antibiotics usually used to treat it. There can be different strains of MRSA because there are different strains of staph. The MRSA are harder to treat because not so many antibiotics are effective enough. Staph can affect anybody. The fact that it is MRSA doesn't change that. People with weaker immune systems are more likely to get infected. Or people who have open wounds like abrasions or cut. The bacteria can get in through the wound and cause infection. The best things to do to prevent transmission is to wash your hands frequently and clean up areas, using gloves, where your daughter may have touched the infected burn on. Hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Good evening, I just noticed on my 8month old back that seems to be lump. After further investigating it seems as though it might be an extra rib. Is that normal? Can it be an extra rib? It s only on his left side. As I was messing with it, it didn t seem like it was hurting him. I m freaking out because I have no idea what it can be. His next pediatric appt isn t til august. Should I call to make an appt? Can it wait? Should I wait? What happens if it is an extra rib? Why does that happen? How did it happen? Could it be something I did during pregnancy? | Thanks for posting... firstly, how are you sure that it's an extra rib? Have you done an x-ray? Extra rib on one side if asymptomatic will not cause any problem, you need not worry. However, there may be associated vertebral anomalies which needs to be ruled out in an x-ray... the X-ray if posted will be helpful... you can wait. Its usually congenital... no, it's not related to something that you did during pregnancy..... lastly i don't think that is an extra rib or your pediatrician would have noticed it earlier. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a skin condition which started as a rash in Jan this year & has progesssed from my lower body up to my ear lobes, neck, head and is now predominantly on my arms, climbing gradually with some remaining itching on my neck and head but my arms is the biggest problem. It appeared to start as a creeping fungal rash but has changed. | Hello, Thanks for the query. Fungal infection are usually confined. It can be extensive only when immunity is low. Get your HIV test done. Another possibility is a condition called as mitosis fungoides, It is a pre cancerous condition, A biopsy may be required. Please meet a dermatologist if it persists. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have recently been diagnosed with several nodules on my thyroid by ultrasound. Blood work has returned to my general prac. with no thyroid hormone abnormalities, but high in calcium. I am awaiting a call from general prac. on what she will order re: calcium irregularities, and have an appt. next week with endocrinologist. I am not on calcium supplements, only Cymbalta, Vit D, and Premarin vaginal cream 2xwk. What could high cal be indicative of. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your high calcium level has no relation with your thyroid. It may be due to it D or some parathyroid disease. You should investigate for parathyroid hormone test. Take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Backwards fall onto a hardwood floor My two year old fell back wards off a 2 foot stool on to hardwood floor. He cried right away but settle and started to play again. I woke him up every 2 hours last night to make sure he was ok. all went well. This am if he is not playing he want to snuggle and fall asleep. Should I be concerned? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. First be reassured that your kid is normal. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain, you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15Β mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500Β mg) every 4-6th hourly. But as he is preferring to sleep, I suggest you get him checked at the nearest emergency room, first thing in the morning. Regards - |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have hep c just got a liver function test showing that my ast sgot r 60 between 15-37 what is that ? also i got a xray taken of my lumbar spine due to hep c it states that three views of the spind have endplate degenerative changes . why is that cause of my hep c . last year it was in the 8 million but levels were find | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Hepatitis C is a viral infection involving the liver. It can resolve or progress to chronic infection of the liver.GOT is one of the liver enzymes, it is also known as AST. There are 4 enzymes used to assess the liver: GOT, alkaline phosphatase, GGT and SGPT (also known as ALT). These enzymes can indicate if the liver is not working normally though they are also found in other parts of the body. Your GOT result is 60, and you quoted the lab range of 15 to 37, this means that it is above the upper limit of 37. You would have to look at your previous values to see if this is increasing, decreasing or remaining stable. In terms of the x-ray- degenerative changes mean break down. It may refer to arthritis. It is not likely due to the hep c virus.You may want to discuss the result with your doctor. I hope this helps |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, occasionally i get a rather large spot or 2 between my balls and my leg, i keep that area fairly clean and am not sure what they are, ive worn a condom every time ive had sex so im certain its not an STI. Id really appreciate if you could help me | Hello, The private area where you get spots / boils is due to warmth and moisture. Keep the area between the balls and the inner thighs clean and Chat Doctor. Bacteria (staph aureus) or fungus have the tendency to grow in the moist and warm areas. However, people who have this infection can spread it with skin to skin contact or contaminated towels, bedsheets, clothes, etc. Make sure that the natural skin barrier is not broken with some kind of injury or friction. Inner thighs are areas where friction occurs due to rubbing of the skin(if obese), exercising, running, etc. Wear loose fitting cotton clothes, avoid sex for a couple of days. You can apply Bactrian (mupirocin) ointment after cleaning the area affected. If its fungus (ring worm infection), then you can apply clotrimazole or fluconazole cream inn the area affected & take a course of antifungals (fluconazole) orally. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | sir,i had sex wid my bf on 24dec and i took ipill on 25 dec.my periods were just over at 21dec and after taking i pill it come again at 2nd jan which lasted for 6 days i.e upto 8jan2012.and after that i havnt got any period till today and i have also done my pregnancy test.it is coming negative. | Hello, Firstly, you did not need the emergency pill since you were in safe period presuming a 28-30 day regular menstrual cycle. The pill contains high doses of hormone and as such creates hormonal imbalances. This had resulted in the with Chat Doctor. Pregnancy is unlikely in this scenario as the pill was taken within the stipulated time. The next normal period can be expected to get delayed by a week or two. Please get expert help if you are overdue by ten days. Hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had basal cell carcinoma removed and it caused a keloid scar and I had some small veins that you could see. i had steroid injections and it is now flat. in addition I used Zyclara prier to my keloid and it made a pinkish red ring. So I had the ILP treatment done on my entire chest and including my keloid and I noticed that my keloid came back I think because it is puffy. Is that normal or will it go down from the ILP treatment. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have surgery fir basal cell carcinoma. Your surgery caused keloid scar. It is known for recurrence. So no need to worry. It is a common phenomenon. Treatment options are steroids, laser treatment or surgery. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello Doctor, i am 26 year age male and i had already sex with more then 20 girls in different time during my collage days but now from last 6 mnth i am not doing this anymore and may be in coming 1 or 2 year i will get married. but my problem is suddenly from last one mnth i am always feeling that my penis size and girth is not ok. i am not feeling the weight in side my zip .the size is 4.5 inch and girth is 3.9 inch.kindly advice what is my position and what best can i do to feel my self confident. | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. Penis size of 4.5 inches is more than enough to satisfy a girl. You should know that the sensory elements of vagina is available only up to 2 inches. Your girth is also enough. Regarding your self-confidence. You already have it. Confidence comes from experience. In any life matter. You have experience with almost 20 ladies, and you are complaining about confidence. You should know that there are people without any sexual experience marrying. That is all. You might need psychotherapy and other cognitive behavioral therapies. I can help you through telephone. Please do contact me through customer care of www.ChatDoctor .com for a telephonic consultation session. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i had A tubaligation in 2012 after my 4 baby was born im 24 yrs old and i have been having some slight abdominal pain and i have been off my cycle for 2 weeks almost and for the last 3 day i have been having light pink spotting and discharge what could it be | Hi. There is nothing serious with you to be worried. It may be just an acute infection of lower genital tract. Get a urinalysis and ultrasound abdomen to make a diagnosis of urinary or genital tract infection. If you were my patient I would give you a painkiller and empirical antibiotic to cover underlying infection. Visit your local gynecologist to give you treatment. I hope I have answered your problem. I will be happy to help you further. Thanks for using healthcaremgic |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend and she took the pill(Unwanted 72) within an hour. Two days later, after taking second pill accidentally we had unprotected sex. But, in both the cases I did not ejaculate in her vagina. Now, five days got over and she did not get her periods yet. What are the chances of pregnancy? | Hi. Firstly, I would like to inform you that taking an I-pill will not cause periods. The periods will come at its own time, maybe slightly late too. Delay in periods after I-pill is a common and expected side effect. Secondly, I would suggest you not to take more than one pill a month as one pill can cause serious hormonal changes. Also, it is best to take it only in emergency. Casual and frequent use can cause long-term problems. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 20 month old daughter fell of a chair 2hours ago. She cried for a while but seems okay. She ate her Lunch and drank her milk and is now sleeping. When she fell her behavior didn t change. I have noticed a lump on the right side of her head. How long will the lump take to go down. Should I take her to the emergency room to be checked over or should I wait the 24 hours. How does one know whether there is fluid build up. | Hits very difficult to take care of baby at this age. Lump on the right side of head after trauma is due to subcutaneous swelling. As you are saying there in no change of behavior it's good. However keep an eye for complaints like headache, dizziness, vomiting, seizures & breathing difficulty.don't worry now your baby is quite well. If any above symptoms seen take baby to emergency immediately. Thank with best regardsVasundhara |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My wife was hospitalized with systemic colitis. She was not in an ICU unit, nor being electronically monitored. Due to the pain she was given morphine which put her to sleep. While she was asleep a pulmonary embolism occurred and took her life. I was told that she went peacefully and without knowing what was happening. I still cant help thinking that she was at least partially conscious and suffered great distress at least for a short time. Your opinion please? | Thanks for posting your concern on Chat Doctor! In the treatment of systemic colitis a number of Chat Doctor. Corticosteroids and Immunosuppressants are known to decrease the immunity of the patients making them susceptible to a number of bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Some of these infections are difficult to treat and may land up on severe complications like coma and death. Pulmonary embolism can be fatal, it might have occurred due to deep vein thrombosis of the legs because of immobilization. May her soul rest in peace. Take care of your self. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | we had a chest xray that says... apico lordotic view shows faint left upper lobe opacity wchich may represent prominent interstitial markings or increased density due to overlapping bone (scapula) however, parenchymal infiltrates are not totally ruled out. is this a caused for concern? because this person is currently caring for a newborn baby | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor You have not mentioned your age and clinical history... Clinical correlation is necessary in such doubtful condition.... Because from this chest x-ray finding infection cannot be ruled out... CRP and CBC done for further work up if needed Is you have fever, cough like symptoms than suitable antibiotic course given... Consult physician or pulmonologist for examination and clinical correlation of your case Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | HI, I have sharp pain on my left ovary . It is not that I have pain all day... just at a few ocassions I have this pains. For example if I sneeze I have this sharp pain. I am also experiencing very itchy anus . My doctor gave me a cream, which stops the itchinnes, but the next day is the same thing. I don t know if this could be related. Thanks | Hello! Thank you for the query. The pain caused by ovary and itching in the anus are rather unrelated. However, close to the ovary there is a large intestine, and maybe this is what causes the pain. Anus itching can appear with hemorrhoids, rectal fissure or pin worms. Lower left abdominal pain can be caused by urinary tract infection (usually frequent urinating and pain while urinating appears), diverticulitis. As hemorrhoids and diverticulitis ca both appear because of constipation, it should be considered (if you have had constipation). Fresh blood in stool (on the surface of it) is characteristic for hemorrhoids. Pinworms usually give itching in the morning. I suggest you to visit your doctor and rule out mentioned conditions. Abdominal ultrasound, blood work, rectal examination should be performed. If pin worms seems probable, adhesive tape should collect larva and should be checked with microscope. Hope this will help. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Dear Doctor,I want to delay my periods for a week. Earlier my periods have been very sporadic.Just wanted to know whether, is there any way which can help in delaying the periods by a week without disturbing the overall cycle? | Hi. From your question, I understand that you want to delay your next menstrual cycle by a week. I need to know answers to a few questions before telling you the name of the ChatDoctor. Your answers for the above questions will help me treat you better. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Had sex 3 days ago without using lubricant. My partner is 48 and she is dry, should have used lubricant. As a result straight after sex felt discomfort on inside of foreskin.When I urinate no pain but if any urine gets to tender area feel stinging sensation. Have had this before but not quite this bad.Will see doctor in 2 or 3 days if it has not improved. Any suggestions? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Sexual intercourse without lubrication could cause rashes around the tender skin of penis as well as the vagina. In your case, this could simply be such a rash / inflammation resulted from the given cause. You can apply some soothing ointments and wait for two days. It should be clear. In these two days do not indulge in intercourse. You should visit your doctor if things are not cleared up in two days. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 34, and 38 weeks pregnant. I know what back pain is like, I have chronic back pain and have had a microdiscectomy L5-S1 in 2007. I have had a sensation but it has increased in the past 2 weeks. The sensation starts in my lower back and moves up to my head, then finishes in my chest. It feels like a pulsating electrical charge that is quite painful and stops me in my tracts. It goes away if I change my position. It feels like an adernaline rush up my spine. Im not thinking it labor pains, because it is not radiating to my tummy. I can t try and have orgasim because it causes the sensation. It is quite paralysing. I have a doctors appointment monday, but I worried because it is happened quite often if I get into the wrong position. | At 38-week pregnancy the baby in uterus lies in deep pelvis. This position compresses the lower sacral nerve root and causes severe back pain. Changing the position causes some relief in compression over nerve. YOU should not worry a lot .this will completely stop after delivery. Till now, you should try to sleep in lateral position and while sleeping supine use a pillow under the knee. It will help you. Hope this helps. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I have had cervical fusion (C5-C7) with human cadaver bone graft this past December. I have had difficulty breathing through my nose along with more than usual phlegm. A massage therapist recently told me that the surgery I had on my neck and the sinus problems afterwards are very common.Is there anything else that can be done aside from using a nasal spray 2-3 times a day? | Thanks for your question you need to consult a Pulmonologist who can assess by requesting a chest X-ray or an X-ray of sinuses to rule out any other cause steam inhalation 2-4 times per day will help you a lotleukotreine inhibitors like montelukast may be considered depending on your physician if phlegm or nasal secretions are yellow purulent or foul smelling, antibiotics may be needed thanks feel free to ask more questions |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi Doctor, my baby boy is going to complete 6 month old on 29th April 2012. So i have started giving him infant Cerelac milk and rice just tow days before.wanted to inform you that I am giving him breast feeding when he is 7 days old and still now continuing. But 1st day he got rashes on face and swelling nose with cough.2nd day he just effected with few rashes.and today when he fed after 5 minutes he got effect with rashes and swelling of both eyes. so please help me with some of my quires those are - * Should i continue with stage 1 Nestle infant cerelac or not. *Why these allergies are swelling his nose or eyes. *which cerelac should i follow. *Please share good diet chart should i follow. Thanks & reards, Barnita | Hallo madam thanks for the concerns the symptoms of baby are indicative of allergic action, it's better to stop the food supplement that you are giving to your child. You can switch on to other branded infant food supplements or best is to feed your baby with homemade preparations like rice/reign malt, mixed cereal powder malt, boiled and mashed potato mixed with milk. Mild fruit juices, etc can be given. Hope this helps you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Dear Doctor,i have bad lumps both sides behind my ears and on the back of my neck for the last week 10days,scalp has gone itchy and sore and red with lumps with discharge comming out on my scalp,and also pus/discharge out my eyes? eyes are red and sore. in a lot of pain! no tonsilitis and have had blood tests showing no infection or glandular fever? what can this be? | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Moslty you have post-auricular Lymph amenities, which are caused by -the scalp folliculitis with abscesses, from the history you give.Hence, I would advise you to check with ER Surgeon. And he would resolve your issues with your lump behind your both ears. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which has lead you to wrong tests and increased costs. Hope this would relieve your problem. Wellcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Dear Sir.. I have positive HCV C. First time it detect in 2008 when i got blood test . I take some medicines homeopathic. But my SGPT values not normal.. I stop treatment. But after 2 years one dr. suggest me for PCR Test. Its surprise me that my PCR is negative. My dr. said you are clear from Hep. C and no need any medicine.. But sir in 2012 i have opportunity to going abroad for job my friend who helping me for job.. So i do HCV Elisa .. When my report come it shows HCV Reactive 10.5 out of 1.00 cuttoff rate. So sir what i do to reduce or negative Elisa report... My pcr negative.. Suggest me any good homeopatChatDoctoredicine.. Thanks | Hi, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor ! I am really sorry to inform you that it is not possible to turn HCV negative, once it is confirmed as positive. Please follow up with a Gastroenterologist undergoing liver enzyme tests to assess and treat liver abnormalities which are possible with HCV. I am not sure about homeopatChatDoctoredicine. Kindly reconfirm, whether the tests are clearly positive or not, as you are mentioning that it is positive once and negative some other time. These results depend on the antigens and antibodies they are detecting. I can comment more if I get to see the reports properly. Let me know if you have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in the future, bring it to my attention: Chat Doctor. URL link is as follows:http://doctor.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello . I worried I may be pregnant. My last menstrual period was on August 13. I had unprotected sex on the 8th of September. My boyfriends worried he might have came in me. I was supposed to get my period on September 10th according to my period calander. I ovulated on September 3rd. | Hello dairy understand your concerned;yes period is most common by the pregnancy after having unprotected sex. Your last period date is 13th august. Next expected period date :10th Septembers your cycle is of 27 days. If it is regular then ovulation will occur around at 26th -27th august. So according to my you have done sex on the 8th September, and it is safe period. During this time there is no ovulation, so no fertilization will occur so no chance of the pregnancy. Your delayed period could be due to some other reason like excessive stress, change in dietary habit and lifestyle, hormonal imbalance. Wait for the period to come. If period will delay by more than 2 weeks then consult the gynecologist and undergo blood Chat Doctor, reproductive hormone analysis and examination.Meanwhile, avoid sex, eat healthy diet, Chat Doctor. In absence of pregnancy period can be induced by the progesterone pill. Hope this may help noncontact Chat Doctor for further query Best regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my Grand mother is 86 and has advanced lung, bowel and spine cancer she has chosen no treatment due to age she is losing her appetite, very tired but often says her chest hurts is this just a advanced cancer symptom? she takes medications am wondering if just a matter of time for her. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. But metastatic stage 4 lung cancer has very poor prognosis. At her age five year survival is almost negligible. And life expectancy is less than 7-8 months. Better to start palliative treatment for pain relief and nutritional support. Discuss end of life issues. In my opinion life expectancy in her case is less than 6-7 months. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I have a 3 year old with a temperature of 100 to 103, coughing, runny nose, vomiting, stomach hurts, red/puffy eyes, has been sick for 1 week, he has had tests for strep, flu and ear infection and all came back stating he was perfectly fine. Can you help me? | Hi...by what you say I feel that your kid is going through a viral illness. Usually it is a self limiting illness. All these non-specific symptoms are pointing towards a viral illness. I will explain to you how a viral illness behaves - so that you can be more confident. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi my childred have 4 year old i test of my child wadal test reports indicate typhoid o is 1.320 and typhoid h is 1.320 so kindly tell me what a catagory of above mention typhoid and what is treatment this temprature i am wating your responce thanks | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Can understand your concerns. Since, tidal test value is more than 1/320 it is pretty sure that your child has got typhoid fever. Typhoid is a major disease and needs immediate treatment otherwise complications can occur. In my opinion, you should give antibiotic like definite for a period of 7 days. Paracetamol should be given for fever. However, all doses of Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I read in magazine that the best way to keep the mouth clean by regular brushing 2 times a day and also to do flossing 2 times a day. what is this flossing, how to do it? | Hello there, Thanks for writing your query, Flossing of the teeth is a procedure of removing plaque or particles stuck in the teeth. It is done by a dental floss, which are available commercially in various forms .it is available in the form of thread like structure and small brushes. Flossing is done in inaccessible areas where tooth brush cannot reach such as interdental areas. Proper flossing helps in maintaining good oral hygiene by restoring good gum health. Approach a dentist and learn about the proper flossing methods, I hope this helps, take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi i m raffat from Karachi Pakistan sir i have a question regarding my 10months old . When he was 3 months old he got severe type of cough and flu and fever and doc given him ventolin and atrovent nebulizer along with antibiotic again at the age of six he got the same symptoms and same treatment and at the age of 9months he had the same problem and had the same treatment. Now he is very weak not gaining weight doc suggested to have flu vaccine in sep or oct but he does not start zatofen or other anti allergy course should i give him zatofen and complete the course before the season changes. I am worried about his weight loss. My daughter 12 years old had PDA and had asthama too dose it have effect on my son kindly suggest me what to do ?? | 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:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing, and I suggest you meet a pediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. No point in using antibiotics every time. It will do more harm than good by increasing bacterial resistance. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | What are the symptoms for a tick bite? I started getting chills on Wednesday and every joint ached knees, elbows, fingers, ankles, toes and I had a fever too. All I wanted to do was sleep, didnt eat much and when I did last night I threw up. I feel a lot of nauseous andalittle bit off balance whe I walk. I have headaches and throbbing in my head. I never saw a tick but I was in different areas in the last few weeks that could have been infested. | Hello, Thank you for trusting ChatDoctorThe symptoms you are describing is likely to be Lyme disease caused by Cordelia infection. The concerning symptoms are you being off balance and headaches. Possible Lyme meningitis needs to be ruled out. Treatment is with antibiotics. Lyme meningitis will require IV ceftriaxone. Please be advised to follow up with the emergency room. Hope this answers your questionsPlease ad Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My wife is bedridden, on 3 liters oxygen full time, has controlled diabeties (metformin), history of crohns and COPD, hypertension. She has become very confused, has nightmares, and sees people and things not there. also can not stay awake. she is 62 years old, and grossly obeese | Areas you are suffering from multiple medical conditions, Some medications disturb REM pattern of sleep, which CN cause nightmares. Even underlying depression or anxiety can cause nightmares. Being bedridden your sleep wake rhythm may most probably be disturbed. it's my advice to he proper sleep wake schedule with relaxation exercises like meditation, which can be practiced despite being bedridden. But if still nightmares are distressing for u, u CN be put on some medications to regularize your sleep wake rhythm after proper assessmentRegards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,My homocysteine level is 54, BP 80/135, LDL 144, HDL 46, GGT 55, SGOT 37, average three months blood sugar 105 and other findings normal, ECG normal. USG finding normal except grade one fatty liver. So, the doctor has given Udiliv 300 two times daily and cholesterol medicine 10 mg daily. Should I take it? I walk for an hour daily. | Hello. Your homocysteine is elevated. So is your MCV which suggests the possibility of vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency. So, you need to get these tested and treating the deficient one will cure your homocysteine levels and risk of heart disease. Next, you may try having a healthy lifestyle as well. So, you need to have low salt, fatty, and oily diet, and regular exercises at least 30 minutes a day and need to repeat lipid profile after eight weeks to see the response. For more information consult a cardiologist online |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | can not walk to well, I do have diabetis but leval are good just start talking peels about 5 week ago and he switch me to a new one about 7 days a go lower dosage. I also have neuropathy in my hands and arms I recent went to the hospital and all blood level are good also XRAY on my back came out good but on the bottom and middle of my back hurt can not bend down or get in the car very hard to do anything. I do have high blood pressure for 15 years but level are good .I been working out and walking but very hard to do any input. danny | Dear Danny,first thanks for your consultation. I have read your problems very carefully.it is good to know that your blood report and x-ray report are normal. Also your blood pressure is also under control. This back pain can be of neuropathic cause or spasm of muscles around vertebra in the back. You should go for a regular home regimen of physiotherapy like back strengthening exercise .also try not to bend forward too much and avoid lifting weights. If you follow these golden rules then I sincerely believe you will feel less pain the back and feel some improvement in your daily life. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a pain in my urtethritis constantly and hurts more so when erect. This developed immediately after unprotected sex with a stranger 3 days ago. I went to STD clinic yesterday and was prescribed Zithro (4 pills 500mg) one dose. I took this yesterday but still in pain ! Any suggestions what it could be?? Thanks | Hello, The urinary tract infection or Atlantis or STD can be possible in your case. I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination and culture for primary work up. If urine report shows any abnormal finding than it should be treated with further antibiotic according to the culture report. Chat Doctor. Don't take excess spicy foods. If any ulcer, sore or blister present over penis than Kindly mention it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I was diagnosed with viral meningitus 2 1/2 weeks ago and was in the hospital for 4 days. I was given the anti-viral Acyclovir and morphine in the hospital and then one week of acyclovir for 7 days after I was released. My problem is that since about the 3 day I was in the hospital, I have been numb from approximately my pubic bone around to my tailbone, down the back of my right leg and the bottom and outside of my right foot. I have been to a neurologist, but he really could not tell me anything. Is this numbness normal or what should I do next?? | Hi, it appears to be due to the ischemia, of brain during viral meningitis. The tests may not be clear for diagnosis. Or there could be some compression of the sciatic nerve and right Iliad nerve, during the course of the treatment. You may get the things corrected in the course of time. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotrophic injections for 10 consecutive days, and to be continued on injection every week. Along with other medicines. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doc this is xxxxxxx 23 years old i took krimson 35 for pcos past 1 year, after 1 year doc took basic scan and she said the measure of pcos is lesser than before treatement, and adviced me to plan for baby we are trying for baby continously 6 months my period is normal for 3 months (this 3 months i took follic acid as doc advice)4th months i missed 10 day i thought i was pregnent but after 10 days bleeded when i ll be pregnent there is chances to become pregnent. | Don't worry of course you can become pregnant, with PCs there are hormonal imbalances so delay in pregnancy, and when you he taken crimson 35 the imbalance would he decreased it's just the matter of time, be stress-free and try for pregnancy you will get the good news soon. Would advise you to go for plain follicular study to know the status of your egg development and all so that you can plan the intercourse around the time of ovulation because as I said in PCs nothing can be predicted so don't worry and all the best. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I am a 23 year old female, i feel like a have a fever, but am not sick, also my head on the top feels tight, like a vice grip(has subsided some in last day or so)We recentley had a death in the family, which has been very upsetting for me. I wonder is this could be anxiety or something else. | **Thanks for contacting with your health concern1. A panic attack [of anxiety] is usually associated with tremors, palpitation, sweating, feeling of shortness of breath, sense of choking and gastrointestinal problems, so in your case [23 years], which means young patient the symptom wise approach is:i. Because the choice of medicine will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality, so initially remain under single supervision and let your body know about the effects of the Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 25 year old daughter collapsed in a seizure yesterday in the mall. She had eaten before we went, not diabetic, no illegal drugs. Meds are beta blockers for rapid heart beat, pristiq for anxiety, occasionally 4 hour allergy pills, and occasionally ambien to sleep. Why would a seizure come so sudden. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some pathology IH your brain. You should go for MRI brain to rule out any pathology. There are many causes like hypoglycemia or hyperpyrexia or idiopathic. So you should go for through investigation and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | 26/male/56 145..no known illnesses..acne for 10 yrs recently subsided.. still get occasional breakouts, also have acne scarring.. question: for the past 3 years+? ive been getting small lumps that looks like acne behind both sides of my ear and boils in the folds of my ear near my earlobe ..ive been to the doctor numerous times and told it was a staph infection and had it lanced a few times..they still keep coming back. My question is that, is there a type of surgery that can be done to completely eliminate the chance of these boils from recurring..and the success rate..or maybe a pinpoint underlying cause or solution to my problem..any help would be a blessing..thank you | Hi I am doctor Fa him and I will help you with your problem can understand your feeling because acne is such a chronic disease that keeps on coming despite the best treatment. Nice to hear that its subsided. Boils behind ear are usually not related with acne. As you said that your doctor told you that its staph infection. Staphylococcus Aureus is the main bacteria found on over skin. Most skin infection is because of it. Its treatment is antibiotic cover along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. There is no surgery to completely eliminate this problem, rather it is reserved for complication of this problem if not responding to medications. It can be prevented by maintaining good hygiene, some routine investigation like plasma glucose level and blood complete picture to know about the underlying disease. I hope it will help you, do rate my answer if you like it. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 16 year old daughter has taken a few medications for depression since November . Before taking these medications, she excelled in school and in sports, being selected as a top basketball players inher province. In November, she came to me ( her mother) saying she was having suicidal thoughts, but no plan to hurt herself. Since this time she stated on Celexa 10 mg - no effect on her sadness, but she noticed it was harder to concentrate at school. After one month, she was switched to 20 mg - still no positive effect on sadness. Her marks at school were starting to drop and she had increased nausea and difficulty sleeping. The dr. Then added Welbutrin, this was not good for her, within days she was having severe nausea, vomiting, stomach pain ad very irritable. The Welbutrin was discontinued. She was then switched to citaloprex in early April- this med was not helping her sadness either. Two days ago, she experienced an episode ode increased depression and asked me to take her to the hospital as she didnt trust herself. We saw the dr. In the emergency dept and he switched her mess once again. She has been taking fluoxetine 20mg and methylphenidate 5mg. Today, she is experiencing flu-like symptoms such as cough, stuffy nose, severe aches starting at lower back and extending to legs and a burning sensation in throat and heart area. I am not sure if she has the flu or if these are side effects from the new medication. She had the cough and stuffy nose two days before she started taking the new mess. Not sure if we try to ride out the symptoms or if these symptoms merit the attention of a medical doctor. | Hello Depression is pervasive sadness of mood with low energy and lack of interest in day to day routine along with a lot of other somatic symptoms. Antidepressant such as Escitalopram or citalopram usually takes about 4-6 weeks to show full effect. They don't work if taken as SOS basis. She has been recently started on Fluoxetine and Methylphenidate and both are good Chat Doctor. Fluoxetine is good antidepressant and it also don't cause sedation, so it will help in improving concentration. Methylphenidate is a stimulant |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and have been prescribed anti-psychotic medication Olanzapine. I have been taking it for 2 to 3 years. I was wondering if there is an alternate route to treatment? Or if there is another solution for a possible cure? I do not want to deal with the negative effects. I do not experience any of the positive effects for 2 to 3 years as long as I have taken Olanzapine. Can I come off the medication? | Hi. Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medicine. Yes, Olanzapine is available in injectable form. If Olanzapine is causing some effects then it can be changed to other antipsychotic like Aripiprazole, Risperidone or Ziprasidone. You need to take medicines or injectables to keep symptoms in check. I want to understand what negative things you are experiencing. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | almost everything i eat causes halitosis,however proteins,fats,heavy starches and sugars,fruit,make it worse. i have also noticed that yeasty foods,probiotics and vegetables like cabbages,spinach and even broccoli make the bad breath worse too.what is my problem | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Bad breath usually occurs due to poor oral hygiene, plague and calculus deposition, tongue deposits, GIT disturbances, sinusitis, pharyngitis. I would suggest you to go for complete mouth scaling and polishing in every six months. Take antiseptic mouthwash rinses twice daily. Develop a habit of brushing teeth twice daily. Use interdental cleaners, dental floss. Gargle after every meal. Avoid eating of raw ginger, garlic. Hope this helps out, Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | A gallon of water fell on the right side of my head. I began having small seizures and a year later I had my first grandma seizure. I had no history of previous seizures prior to this (I was 50 years old at the time). A doctor who did not exam me but read my medical report said that was not true...I could not have seizures because of this. Is that true? | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The grand mal seizure is defined by the neurologist after a detailed description of the entourage who have seen the episode, so it is not just a loss of consciousness and is not very simple to be defined. Seizures may have many causes, but at the age of 50 there are less. Water is not reported to cause seizure so far, but it could have been a coincidence that you experienced your first seizure at that moment. So I would recommend a brain MRI to rule out any structural damage, because at this age this is the first and the most important cause to rule out. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Every few weeks (maybe 6/8 weeks) a strange thing happens to me which is baffling & worrying me.(as well as causing great pain)...It also happens when my body is under no strain/stress whatsoever. No heavy lifting is involved, I am not participating in any sport, I am not overeaching for anything, nor am I standing in some strange/unusual position....What happens to me is,...I get a totaly unexpected sudden severe pain at the bottom of my back, which I describe to friends as being like someone ramming a sword into the bottom of my spine from the back....As this happens, I fall to the floor, in a way that I can only describe as somebody switching my legs off . When I hit the floor, I know now from previous experiences, to try to lay flat on my back as soon as possible, which makes the hideous pain vanish in seconds. But whilst I try to adjust myself into the flat to the floor position, ALL movement however small, causes me pain equal to that which put me on the floor initialy....I am completely conscious throughout (this isn t some form of fainting )...and can have sensible conversation with anyone present, for the minute or so I stay on the floor, before being helped to my feet....When I am standing up again, there is no hint of pain, and I feel no sense of experiencing anything traumatic.?...I know myself, that it probably wont happen again for another few weeks, and so just carry on with the conversation (or whatever) I was having before it happened.....BUT I KNOW THERE IS SOMETHING NOT RIGHT.??...Can anyone suggest what may be causing this.? P.S. It only happens when in a standing posture. | Hi this may be due to orthostatic hypotension which occurs when you stand. And sudden pain in the back once in 6 or 8 weeks may be due to premenstrual symptoms. Will be better if you consult your physician and ask him to evaluate for you vitamin D levels calcium lave and have one bone scan done. If everything is normal take some medications prior to the expected date of your menstrual cycle to relieve your premenstrual symptoms. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I have been on clarithromycin for about two weeks for a sinus infection. I have been noticing a flutter in my chest, like my heart is skipping a beat. I ve been ignoring it, b/c I can allow stress to impact me negatively. Guess I ve noticed this symptom on and off for a week or so. I continue to work out, notice nothing odd in my viceroys cardio. While resting my heart rate is up a noticeable amount. I ve decided to stop taking this JUST NOW b/c the skipping heart beat was worrying me. I really think this is from the medication, but how many days for side effects to subside? As in, if I notice NO heart Fluttering one day, two days, a week to go away if this is on fact the cause? | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Yes, Azithromycin and Azithromycin can cause this. So, I would advise you to follow:1. To ask your doctor for a suitable alternative2. To stop Clarithromycin3. To get ECG.ECG is important to rule out any other pathology that can cause this. If this is due to Azithromycin, this should stop with in 72 hours. This is my best advice for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. ChatDoctor, MD |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I get these pains for no apparent areas in what so ever it goes into my wrist a bit the pain hurts so bad and my veins look like there bulging after the pain has subsided its very tender and it bruises! After a few days it goes. Any idea? Thanks in advance | Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through query regarding pain and bulging of veins on wrist. Bulging veins in the hands and wrists are often associated with aging, being thin and well HY Chat Doctor. When the arms are down the blood in your veins have to work against gravity to return to the heart. Subcutaneous fat naturally atrophies over time. Think of the difference between the cheeks of a baby and a 90-year-old man. These make veins which are normally occurring in the hand more visible. When you raise your arms the blood flows with gravity to move more quickly toward the heart. Unlike the arteries which pulse blood, the movement of blood in the veins is more passive. Bulging veins may signify poor venous |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello,my son is about nine month old and had very high fever before two days, it was about 105, the doctors in the hospital reduced the fever and they discovered that he had a virus in his stomache. I am concerning now because my baby is not playfull as much as before and he sleeps more than before. Is there any risk or side effect might affect on him? or this is normal reflection in the recovery time. | Hi, it seems like your baby might be suffering from Acute gastroenteritis. Are there loose motions? If yes, the there is high possibility that child is deny Chat Doctor. Kindly take him to medical facultyDisclaimer"This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the patient undergoing a physical examination and is based entirely on inputs provided by patient/attendants. The patient is advised for physical examination at earliest" |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my father was admitted to the hospital with a high calcium level of 14. he has lost 20 pounds since january and is anemic. he was tested for cancer and thyroid issues, both negative. they found abnormal activity in the right kidney. what is our next step | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The high calcium can be treated by first knowing the cause of high calcium levels. Since, you have a history of abnormal kidney function, the high calcium levels could be due to dysfunction of the kidney. The renal function tests need to be done. After assessing the kidney functions, the probable diagnosis can be known. I suggest you to consult a nephrologist for clinical assessment and thus management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Greetings Dr. Prasad, over the last 3 months I have developed a rise on the side of my temple, I believe it may be due to a tooth filling gone bad. The Rise falls in line with a vein / vessel, I consulted with a plastic surgeon last week and he said that due to the size ( pea size ) I should not worry too much, just monitor the area. He personally would not consider any type of surgery, he does not make any conection between the tooth filling at all. The doctor states that sometimes oil deposits into skin follicles and this may be the result but when I lift objects of a certain weight/size the area flares up as if I was bitten by a wasp, welp appearance.... What are your thoughts and advice? | Hi dear thanks for the query on ChatDoctorThe region you are explaining is the region where a major vessel runs. With aging the vessel becomes prominent and starts bulging out. Sometimes you can feel the pulsation also. The lump the doctor is fell NG you are also right. If you see similar multiple lumps along the vessels then you need to see a doctor. If you have doubts about it, you can always get a FNAC of the swelling which will give you the pathological diagnosis which is he base for treatment. Hope your query is ad Chat Doctor. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | An 89 year old lady was taking 20mg of diutric, one-half 5 mg of potassium a couple of months ago. She stayed in a nursing home in Kansas for 6 weeks and had to switch to a Kansas doctor. She is now home but is still taking the same diuetric but a whole potassium. She is experiencing leg cramps and the back of her legs feel very lumpy. What can I do at home to help her? | HiT hanks for your queryBased on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Leg cramps are mostly related to electrolyte imbalance mainly low potassium.2. Since she is already on potassium supplements, you can get serum potassium levels checked to see if she is getting right dose.3. Lumps and cramps in elderly may also be because of varicose veins, which is quite common with sedentary lifestyle.4. If there are too many prominent veins, then she needs to get a Doppler study for varicose veins.5. You can try using elastic stockings to reduce the swelling and improve venous Chat Doctor. Foot raise will also allow decreasing the swelling. Hope this helpsRegards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | m hvng PCOD.n m takng nw obimet n folic acid tab bt i undrwent my follicular study on 12th day aftr periods,,,,bt thy didnt find any DOMINENT FOLLICLE.so doctor told to take latsi tab n nxt periods on 3rd day..my husband s cumng n sep.i want to conceive,,,,,,,whethr i wil becom pregnant....m takng medicin frm long tim...... | Hi, actually the problem is with your follicles. So, you have to take medicines like lets or camphene for the growth of your follicles. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help you. Regards Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my son was at the doctors office today and it was noted he had high ketones and both blood and protein in the urine. The doctor immediately put him on an antibiotic but said it will need further investigations? He is 2 yrs old he is one developing a cough? | HI...high proteins in urine - the diagnosis depends on the number of (+) he has in the urinary protein. If it is 4+ then it is Nephrotic range proteinuria, and he requires further evaluation regarding the same. The ketones in the urine may be suggestive of his poor oral intake due to his illness. But what ever it is I suggest you get him evaluated, but do not know how much antibiotics are going to help in the absence of fever. Regards - |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My Husband had liposuction surgery Wednesday morning. He has been running a fever for the past 2 days. It comes and goes and I ve been giving him Tylenol. Fever is not real high and post op instructions read this is normal but just want to make sure if I need to call his Doctor. He hasn t taken any pain medicine today. He is sore but doing good. Incisions are clean and good. No drainage. He feels very tired and complains of be hot. Do you have any suggestions or concerns? Thank you. | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that it must be some infection. I advise you to take a Complete blood count to check what is the real problem. If the CBC result is showing it as infection than you should take the antibiotics accordingly to get treated. 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. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a hard painless lump in t nape area of my neck . Its more defined when I bend my head down. Its about one inch up from my hairline and slightly to the right of the center of back of neck... What could this be. It doesnt cause pain and doesnt seem to move.I am a 40 yr old female | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged occipital lymph node or some skin adnexal tumor or some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello sir.... Actually sir we are trying for a baby from 7-8 months.. But I ve periods every mOnth.. I consulted doctor in between... He told me to got for a course of tablet ovacare for 3 months... I did it... But no response of pregnancy..... Now I am very frustrated..... So I want to ask you that can I ve sex in my 3day of period to conceive | Hello dairy understand your concerned you have regular period of 28-30 days then your fertile phase is 10th to 18th day of cycle. Do sex daily in fertile phase of period. So avoid sex during your 3 days period. Sex during period increase chance of infection. If pregnancy does not occur then both partner need to consult infertility specialist and undergo reproductive hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study, HSG scan and semen parameter for female partner. Specific treatment will require on test results. You can take metformin, camphene and Chat Doctor injection for maturation and rupture of follicle. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | What should b a perfect size of folicale to get pregnant ? I m on IVF n it s day 11 but the size of bigger folicale is just 15mm n my doc told me it should b 18 at least ... So I get injected on day 11 again of IVF 150iui... N day after tommorow a repeat ultrasound is asked to perform So plz tell me what are my chances ? | Hello dairy have undergone through your concern and understand your concernSorry to hear about your problem have seen lots of case like you in my practice. Follicle size between 18-21 mm release quality egg, and it has high chance of pregnancy. You have 15 mm follicle size and get injected on 11th day. Injection effect will be seen with in 24 hours and if ovum will rupture then you have high chance of pregnancy. Along with this Endometrial thickness of 7 mm and above is ideal. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you all the best Best regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | For the past three months, it has been very hard to walk. I am only 38 years old. I have had two spinal fusions in 2005 and 2007. Someone rear ended me leading to these surgeries. I am now experiencing very sharp pains in my feet . Burning from my lower spine to my thighs, and it feels like the tendons are super tight to where my legs just don t seem like they want to work. Standing from a laying down or sitting position is almost unbareable. Once I get walking it all calms down, but it takes about a minute or two. | Hours is a post spinal fusion status (operated twice) and now have developed sharp pain, burning sensation and spasticity of lower limbs. At the first place were you operated upon at the same spinal segment twice, or it was different segment? What is the spinal segment? What was the cause - Intervertebral disc prolapse or tumor? Surgeries are usually taken up in cases of intervertebral disc prolapse when all other conservative managements fail or when there is a severe spinal canal stenosis. It is also not uncommon to land up with a failed back syn Chat Doctor. Whatever the case now you need to get the following investigations done:1. MRI Lumbosacral spine (plain).2. X-Ray lumbosacral spine (AP and Lateral)See a neurosurgeon with the report and get a proper neurological evaluation done. As for the present treatment options, it is possible only after getting a detailed history regarding the previous surgery, seeing present scan reports and doing a clinical evaluation. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I am a 55 y/o female and last nite I mowed the lawn, yes, in the heat. After I showered I suddently got a headache that got worse. I laid down and started feeling naseau, and started vomiting, cold sweats and some tingles. I feel some better this AM. Did I over-exert or have heart attack symptoms? | Thank you for choosing ChatDoctorI understand the anxiety that you must be facing. It seems that you have symptoms of heart attack. When you have headaches, vomiting and sweating, it is possible that you have these symptoms due to the pain in the chest. In some cases, there is no pain but the anxiety and the sweating is still present. The next step that you should take is to get an ECG taken. This will help you get to the cause. Please follow up after you get the ECG done. Hope this helps you. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I was laying in bed and my heart whent from normal to Extremely fast like i was about to have a heart attack and then it stopped for almost a full minute and then started normally again what happened my friends told me it could be a heart murmer but it really scared me could you tell me what happened? | Hi, What you have experienced are palpitations, and palpitations are caused by a lot of factors which may include intrinsic heart problems like arrhythmias and valve problems, thyroid disease, as well as external factors like intake of caffeine-containing beverages, alcoholic beverages, and even anxiety. Some palpitations are just benign, but some may be associated with fatal arrhythmias especially that you felt like you are about to have a heart attack. With these possible causes, I would greatly recommend a check-up with a doctor for appropriate examination to check for the rhythm of your heartbeat, as well as for work-up to rule out any other causes of your palpitations. From this, they would be able to determine the appropriate management strategy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi Dr. Grief, I injured my knee a few days ago. The area around the knee cap, above and below became very inflamed and hot to the touch. Today, the swelling has traveled down my leg and my calf, all the way around is 2 to 3 times the size of my other leg. I am also experiencing numbness, but it is not too bad. Can you help? | Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical assessment is advised along with the understanding of the mechanism of the injury. As the swelling is a protective mechanism of the body, so if the ligament injury occurs the pain and swelling is common, also the pain down the legs can be due to muscular pain due to strain. After a thorough assessment treatment can be planned. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have pain and tenderness under my left rib cage. When I cough or sneeze it appears that a bulge erupts and I have to gently push it back. I have had stomach surgery for non-cancerous tumor and colon cancer-2007-treated by surgery and chemotherapy. This new problem has me concerned. My CEA in October was 1.8 and oncologist /hematologist felt that was good. I am 81 years of age. | Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you to do PET SCAN so that activity and reaction around bone can be identified. CA will lead to osteoporosis, so this can also lead to weak bones and pathological fracture. PET scan will differentiate between simple fracture or fracture with metastatic lesion. Many of my patients of malignancy get improvement in morbidity by yoga Panama so you can also do that. 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. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Ive always had a normal regular cycle despite being diagnosed with PCOS 7 years ago. I am now 31 and lately a gyno told me that I do not have PCOS but PCO-like ovaries. I was never overweight or obese, I dont have hirsutism, I never missed a period and I had acne which got cured with Roaccutane (the same gyno said that PCOS acne doesnt go away with Roaccutane.) I got pregnant naturally in May but had a miscarriage in June (at 5 weeks, ChatDoctor levels were not doubling) then I started taking pregnacare conception and I got pregnant again in July (before letting one full cycle pass) but miscarried on August 21st at 8 weeks and had to do D&C on August 23rd to get rid of the remains of the last pregnancy which werent coming out naturally. A week after miscarrying and the D&C - when the bleeding started to stop I resumed taking pregnacare conception and all of a sudden I started bleeding again for another week. 28 days after the miscarriage, I got my first period (on Sept 16) and the bleeding lasted for 19 days and now my period is 7 days late and am starting to freak out that Pregnacare Conception has messed up my cycle as Ive always been regular and always had 6 to 7 days of bleeding.By the way, I just took a home pregnancy test now and it came out negative. Is Pregnacare Conception a bad product? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Pregnacare Conception is simply a combination of vitamins that help a woman have a healthy pregnancy from conception. It has no hormonal effects and should not have any impact on the regularity of your cycle nor your ability to conceive, It is not unusual for women to bleed on and off for even 6 weeks after a miscarriage so the 19-day bleeding episode you had may not have actually been a menstrual period but still could have been bleeding leftover for your D and C. So you may not be "late" at all, but may just have not had a real period since the pregnancy. There is no reason to assume you would have problems getting pregnant again since you have conceived naturally twice in the last year. Either way, the Pregnancies Conception vitamins have nothing to do with your irregular bleeding. It is generally advisable to wait to try to conceive again after your first real period-so I would wait until you bleed again to resume trying to conceive. If you do not get a real period by 3 months from your last bleeding episode, you should follow up for your GUN for a re-evaluation of your hormones and treatment with progesterone, which can restart your period cycling. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. Best wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have had 2 babies in the last 4 years. In the last year I ve lost around 10 pounds and have been exercising Much more regularly than in the past. In the last month I ve noticed a bone near my sternum sticking out. I ve also had discomfort in the area (what feels like could be heart burn). Should I be concerned? | Hello, What I feel is since you are exercising too much there might be losing of the fat tissue from the area. Also, having it checked is no harm but a sensible decision. The bony appearance should be just the Costco Chat Doctor. If you have any kind of breathless and chest pain in combination then better to get it checked once. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i was hurt in around the pubic bone area and the next day i woke up with a purple lump on the left side in the scrutum and the left side of my scrotum swollen and purple, iam really confuse because i was hurt in the pubic bone and not in my scrotum, is this a type of bruise or is this sothing serious? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Inguinal region is just below the pubic bone, through which all the vascular supply to the scrotum.2. So any injury or pressure effect in this region can because above symptoms.3. It a medical emergency as you are saying It's changed into purple colored.4. Get an ultrasound scan done as soon as possible to rule out torsion, or just edema.5. Do not delay as it can complicate as the time passes. Hope it helps. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 9 month old has had a runny nose (clear mucous) and watery eyes (no redness) for the last 4 days. She doesnt appear to be fussy or uncomfortable. I do hear the congestion in her nose when she is breathing. She just finished 10 day antibiotic course for ear infection. Does this sound like a cold, or an allergy? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15Β mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500Β mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25Β mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My mom had Cancer detected on 2008 and we removed her Brest. Last 2 years she was ok... but last April 28th night she had fever. We gave her one crosin but fever was continued and her hand and that operated said of her body started becoming red. We admitted her in Holi spirit hospital, her cancer treatment was done there. She was there 25 days there. Lots of doctors came and checked.. Her fever came down red colour went off. But swelling still there. She had arthritics pain on her right knee... so we took her to kerala for ayurvedic treatment. Her knee is fine now. We came back.. But her hand swelling is still there. Now two days before she got fever again... now no temperature.. but the pinkish colour in hand, swelling is still there. One of our family friend told us to show any doctor for poisoning.. it may some poisoning... pls help me what we have to do.. Which doctor we have to go... | Hi. Thanks for writing in. Any fever in a patient of cancer is usually due to infection. Patients recovering from cancer might have a generalized lowered immunity. This makes it easier for the infection causing organisms to enter and cause disease. Please take your mother to a general physician who will do certain tests to know if your mother is having an infection which requires treatment. Swelling in the hand after mastectomy is called lymphedema and is due to pooling of lymphatic fluid in the arm due to the absence of breast. This happens in many women with mastectomy and treatment of this swollen arm is by wearing compression garments over the affected arm. Right now it is important to treat the fever. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i had teeth out 12 years ago and always felt a little lump where one had been taken out. Ive noticed today it feels a bit bigger,its not painful and i can move it up and down. It feels firm but i can push into it and it gives but nothing comes out.any ideas? | Hi, Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to consult the concerned Dentist and get the checkup done take an IOWA X-ray of the region to see if there is any broken root piece in the socket causing re-infection or lump, if so it could be removed or else the pus can be Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to take course of antibiotic and analgesic. At home take lukewarm saline NAD antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take multivitamin supplements. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Hope you find this as helpful, Take care! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | HI, I am 30 years old and my husband is the same age. We have been trying to conceive for almost two years. I had a missed miscarriage last year in September and had a septum removal (disovered during the D&C) in February. Since March we are trying to conceive but nothing happens. I also take low dose aspirin every day prescribed by a doctor as they have discovered that my blood clots a bit more than usual. My husband is alergic to aspirin and now I am worried that maybe that might stop us from conceiving. I also have very irregular periods, but the doctors keep telling me that since I have conceived once it will happen again. So what test should I do to get pregnant faster and should I continue taking the aspirin. Thank You | Hallow Dear, Low does aspirin will not cause infertility. You are having irregular menses; so it is most likely that you may not be ovulating regularly or at all. Please submit yourself for ultrasonography for ovulation monitoring. If you are not ovulating, you may need some treatment for ovulation induction. If you are ovulating, then try to plan your sexual relations on and around the day of ovulation. Also get your tubal patency and uterine cavity tested by Hysterosalpingography and Laparoscopy. Any block and/or adhesions may require surgical intervention. Husbands sperm quantity and quality should be assessed by semen examination. Please report to an infertility consultant. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | mymother repeats her own sentences 7/8 times till she dont get satisfaction what is the disease my mother repeats her own sentences 7/8 times till she dont get satisfaction what is the disease | Hi! Repeating words or sentences of her own merely never give any impression of any mental disease but whereas if she talks to herself when she is alone or laughs, or repeats what you talk, then there may be some problem like late Schizophrenia but can be ruled out with the detailed Mental Status Examination and other Lab and Radiological tests. For Further evaluation please go to some Psychiatrist or Psychologist. Thank You. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I HAVE A TOOTH NEXT TO THE BACK TOOTH ON BOTTOM THAT HAS A SILVER CAP. I HAVE A BLISTER THAT HAS CAME UP ON MY GUMS UNDER THE CAP A LITTLE. IT DOESNT HURT BUT IS LIQUID FILLED. IT GOES AND COMES AND HAS FOR 2 OR 3 WEEKS. ANY SUGGESTIONS. TOOTH DOESNT HURT AT ALL, SHERRY | Hi. Thanks for the query. A fluid filled blister on the gum below the tooth that has a silver filling can be due to Periapical Infection causing abscess formation.However, it can also be due to gum Infection leading to gum boil formation. Pain is none to minimal in cases where the fluid or pus Chat Doctor. . But to rule out the exact cause consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and an x-ray should be done. If there is tooth Infection then Root canal treatment can be done followed by antibiotics and painkillers. If there is gum Infection then localized cleaning can be done followed by antibiotics and gum paint massage. Hope this helps. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi i am 55 years old lady weighing 75kgs. i have severe upper and lower back pain extending it to right thigh. my MRI report says i have L5-s1 disc shows posterior bulgee with a postero central herniation mildly indenting both traversing s1 nerve roots right more than left. please suggest cure. thanks. | Hi...what u have is intervertebral disc prolapse at L5-S1 level. MRI shows posterior bulge which a early stage of prolapse. Things to do.1) bed Rest for 3 days.2)Avoid lifting weights, bending down, squatting.3)Take painkiller(diclofenac 50Β mg twice a day)4) physiotherapy- most heat, TENS and once the pain subside then start physiotherapy to strengthen the core back muscle and abdominal muscle.5) If the pain doesn't subside in first 6 months with medication then steroid injection can be taken.6) if the pain persists even after steroid injection and if the radiating pain is more than back pain then surgery(disc removal) is the next options. As of now start on non-surgical management and physiotherapy the pain will subside. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Small nymph dog tick bit me on the scrotum 2days ago. Swelling, itchy kinda red, started 24 hours after bite. Today swelling is bigger with slight grape sized mass between testicles. No ring rash etc but slight fever in the swelling area. Reaction to the tick saliva? | Hi, You are right.it may be a hypersensitive reaction to a tick bite. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take a course of antibiotic, oral steroid in tapering dose and antihistamines. Apply mild steroid cream on the affected areas. Take precautions to keep away yourself from a tick. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi,I have been having severe dry cough since last 1 week.There are no other symptoms.I took Delsym and Robitussin and other medicines which did not help . The doctor gave me medicines for pnemonia,but that did not help.I dont have asthama or any other allergies that i know of. Please help. | Hi, It seems that you might be having viral infection. This infection is self limiting and takes its own course. Continue with same medicine for 2-3 days more, if there is no improvement then there might be having possibility of Eosinophilic which gives same picture. Then you might require complete blood checking like TC, DC, Eosinophil count. Bacterial infection is less likely as you are given medicine for pneumonia without any relief. Avoid fried, chilies, junk food and cold Chat Doctor. Ok and take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my mom takes spironolactone med due to her current heart problem. This med was priscriber by MD in Ethiopia and she is hear in USA. The Dr. here is doing a lot of test but in the mean time she is running out of this med. So if she stop this med what is the risk? | Brief Answer:There are no risks from the interruption of Spironolactone, while her blood pressure values are normal. Detailed Answer:Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. There are no risks from the interruption of Spironolactone, while her blood pressure is not higher than the normal. Spironolactone can be stooped immediately without any problem. Meantime your mother should monitor strictly her blood pressure values at least three times a day. If the values are higher than 140/90 mmHg, than she should refer this to the treating doctor, in way to prescribe any other antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise, please close and rate the answer. Kind |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My boyfriend just recently tested positive for mononucleosis, I just wanted to know more about it. We re clearly going to have to wait to see if I ll contract it in the next few weeks. Like can oral sex pass it along to someone who doesn t have it? How long until we can kiss again? Anything really. | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that Infectious Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein Bar virus. It spread through variety of routes like coughing, sneezing, or sharing a glass or food utensils. It is also known as Kissing disease as kissing can spread it. There is no such treatment for it, only supportive treatment is necessary to cure you, 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. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have very low antibodies to hep b and I have never gotten the vaccine. Does this mean I have chronic hep b or am I a carrier???? Iam so scared. Everyone explains this differently. Does having very low antibodies,2.8 mIU/mL,mean that I have chronic hep b?? | Hi thanks for asking question. Your doubt us obvious. But here if you provide full report then I can give still more comment... First you have not vaccinated. So here you have form protective antibody after getting infection. Usually after resolving acute infection protective antibody remain for long time.... And here HBV DNA, Bag result needed... If Bag also positive then chance of chronic infection .... You can follow up with full report of viral marker to gastroenterologist. Happy to help you further. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Have small lump under right breast doesn t hurt or move get pulsating sensation in breast and causes pain in my nipple when lifting breast up with hand looks kind of like an orange peel but when down doesn t look like that also have lump above collarbone was small and has gotten bigger was already on a 30 day antibiotic for boils under breast | Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump can be a breast lump or benign skin lesion. As it is close to the breast, should be treated as possible breast cancer. That is why I suggest you to have proper diagnostics. Brest's ultrasound should be done and biopsy of this lump considered. If it has no contact with the breast, should be removed as a regular skin lesion. General surgeon should be able to do that. Hope this will help. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 7 y/o daughter keeps c/o her arms and legs hurting and she wants me to pull them to make them feel better. This has been going on for months. She is c/o headaches as well. Sometimes it does not seem to bother her as she will run and play but at least once or twice a day she complains. | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. Your child has pain in arms and legs, and she is also playing less, it seems that your child has probably got calcium deficiency. In calcium deficiency, child usually gets tired easily and has pain in arms and legs which subside on taking rest. In my opinion, you should do calcium and phosphate levels in child and x-ray wrist app view to rule out calcium deficiency. Further treatment will depend on above reports. I hope this will help you. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I was poking my teeth when suddenly a piece of my front tooth yanked-out. At least, I think it was a piece of my tooth. I can feel a whole in the back of my teeth, but you cant see a whole in the front. The piece I pulled out had somewhat of a chalk-like feel to it. | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have broken front tooth from palatal aspect don't be worried so much chalky tooth can be due to condition like fluorous or due to nutritional deficiency. I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of teeth and go for oral prophylaxis. If this can be restored so for tooth colored composite restoration. Inmeantime maintain proper oral hygiene. Do warm saline rinses 2 -3 times a day. Hope this will help you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Ive been having a tightness in my chest lately. Im a smoker and sometimes its hard to take a deep breath. What should I do and what could be the cause? Theres no real pain and Im experiencing no real difficultly breathing. Just a tightness in my chest slightly superior to the navel extending upward to a few inches inferior to the nipples. Ive been diagnosed with GAD in the passed but have no previous trouble in this area. So...what could be the culprit | Chest pain can have many possible causes and generally should prompt a medical evaluation to rule out serious causes. Important causes to rule out given your smoking history include heart disease, emphysema and asthma. The initial work up includes a medical history performed by a doctor, an electrocardiogram, and a chest x-ray. Generalized anxiety disorder makes you more prone to panic attacks which can present with chest pain like this, but the other more serious causes should be ruled out first before blaming it on anxiety. I hope you get this figured out soon. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello! I am Vivek Das aged 35 years. I am taking Epilive 1500 at Night. Heaviness & Headache is caused by this medicine or by other. The other Medicines I am taking are: Encornate Crono 500 1-----------------1 Encornate Crono 300 ------------ 1 Lacosat 100 1------------2 Gardinal 60 ----------- 1 | Hello, All the medications you are taking are prescribed to treat epilepsy or other seizure conditions. Their prescription and dosage make me think of a severe seizure. This explains the heaviness and headache you feel. I suggest adding a magnesium supplements in combination with other it. B complex and L-carnitine supplements to ease your symptoms. Plus, should monitor your blood pressure, and record the results for reference. Keep regular follow-ups with your caring doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Me and my gf were fooling around i had gotten cum on my to stop from cuming in her after i pulled out. After i washed my hands with soap and water. About an our later we fooled around again. Could she get pregnant even after i washed the cum my hands? | Hi their have understood your concern. If you had this unprotected sex act in the fertile period of her cycle then she should take emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours of unprotected sex act. As you might be aware that pre ejaculation fluid contains sperms enough to cause pregnancy. And it gets deposited without you noticing it. So even if you pull out before ejaculation, it is not a safe sex. It is not due to washed hands but due to pull out method, she stands chance to get pregnant. I hope this answer helps you. Thansk. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello I have had a cough for about two days now im not coughing up anything yesterday iy hurt when i coughed but a little bit ago i started gettin chest pains or aches it feels like a muscle spasm it starts on the right side and slowy moves to the middle. i also feel shortness of breath n i have been achy..can you help? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Cough, chest pain, breathing difficulty etc. are suggestive of lung disease (infection or bronchitis) more. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection.PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. If all these are normal then possibility of muscular pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas and take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out lung diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi doctor,i would like to know when will i ovulate after eating duphhaston since there is no enough time to ovulate in between ..i ate dupaston two times a day for 5 days,my periods came after 4 days of finishing the course but bleeding was vry light,why?? | Hi, How are you doing ? Let me tell you how tab. Duphastone works. Day 1 of periods is first day of bleeding. For a lady of 28 days periods, ovulation will be on Day 13-16, following ovulation, progesterone hormone will be released from the remains of follicle. Only if this hormone is released for 14 days, you will get good thickness of inner lining of uterus & you will have good bleeding on time. Duphastone is same as Progesterone hormone. All you need is have tab. Duphastone once at night from Day 15 for 10 days. You will have periods 7-10 days after stopping the hormones. Your bleeding was light, as dose of hormones was for less time. Duphastone will not affect ovulation. It only causes periods by acting on uterus inner lining. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back if any queries All the best Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband is abusive when I do not do as he says or if he has stress, I am blamed for most of our problems, He runs to his parents cuts off everything, won t answer the phone till he feels I am broken enough, then it it terrible abusive phone calls. He says he loves me when he has his way, if not he is cruel and abusive to the point I cannot sleep I cannot eat, the fear and anbondment completely destroys my life, I am distressed for a week or months depending on how long he want to hurt me. I cannot function I am so tired and weak. He threatens divorce if I do not do what he demands and accept all the blame. He has done terrible thing to me though he says get over it. When I have gotten a little strength to stand up for myself and stood up to him he leaves and emptys the joint account and leaves me with so much fear. This has been going on for one year and six months, my health is suffering. I smoke so much as my nerves are finished, can t hardly eat cannot sleep. I am sorry my husband has left me with no money. | Hi, sorry to hear about what is going on in your life. In my opinion you should first get yourself a job which will make you financially independent. You need to talk to your husband about all this and stand up for yourself. If this does not work then you may reconsider the status of your relationship with him. Smoking will only do you more harm. I suggest you do yoga and meditation to keep your self calm. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I noticed a lump on the upper back part of my right shoulder, about 3-4 inches away from my neck. I ve monitored it for about the last six months and if there has been any growth it has been very minimal. Recently, I noticed that extreme pressure on the lump causes a sharp pain that may stay for a couple of seconds before fading. Should I be overly concerned about it? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I Have a lump that hurts about the size of a dime on my right side of my neck. If I push on it, the pain seems to subside but then returns. It does have radiating pain up to my gums. It is not at the base of the tongue but more where a lymph node might be. Been to a dentist but no tooth problem. Thoughts please ma | Hi! Thanks for sharing your problem of the painful lump on neck! As per your description,1. The pain seems to subside when pushed, but then returns...this means it is of cystic character and loose2. It does have radiating pain up to my gums....this means it is related to trigeminal nerve! Therefore, I would suggest following possibilities:1. Infected benign cyst like lymphatic cyst, retention cyst, hematoma, Desmond or sebaceous cyst2. Benign tumors of the salivary grandson need a clinical assessment and a needle biopsy, and therefore please see a general surgeon for this and treatment depends upon the diagnosis only; but generally it is surgical removal of it! |
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