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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I slipped and fell on my knee around 10/26, it turned black and blue and was sore then it went away, however if i lightly bump my knee into something on accident it hurts a lot more than it should, it also hurts to kneel but everything else like bending or walking is pain free | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion that could be a ligamentous injury where the origin of your muscle which may take time to heel according to your injury. From your given history I do not think you have a ligament tear or maybe partial so i don't want you to worry. You may use painkillers like Advil when needed, hot massages with topical gels and use a knee support will be helpful. If pain persists or swelling increases I recommend X-ray and MRI to exclude any fissures, muscular or ligament tear, meniscus or cartilage injuries for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Doctor, Please I want to know if Staph can prevent a woman from getting pregnant? I and my wife have been having sex for 1 year now but she is yet to conceive. So she went for a medical test and the result shows she has heavy growth of staph, and I was asked to come for my test too, after the test the result shows I have moderate growth. We have been worried if it will prevent us from having kids. However we are on treatment now, and the second test my wife did last week shows scanty growth. I will be very glad to hear from you. | Hallow Dear, Staphylococci infection alters the vaginal atmosphere to hostile atmosphere for the sperms. Hence, the sperms cannot survive; so naturally, the conception is not possible. Moreover, this infection if it has reached up to the tubes may block the tubes rendering the woman infertile. You are also having this infection. So your semen quality could have been affected. Now both of you are on the treatment. Once your infection is cured, please get your semen examination done for the quality of the semen. Also get her tubal patency test done; hysterosalpingography and/or Laparoscopy can provide you this information. Laparoscopy also can provide you information about any infective damage to other pelvic organs. I hope this provides you some guideline. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, I have had a pain and pressure in the bottom back part of my head for about 2 years. sometimes its ok, sometimes its painful. sometimes when I run it pounds and really hurts and then sometimes hurts without doing anything. I am a dancer and have been told I have lordosis, also my back and neck click dreadfully and my shoulders and back are sore quite a lot. I went to a physio a few years ago and he mentioned hypermobility??? I also get dizzy sometimes when i stand too quickly? | Hi and thanks for the query, What you describe to me deserves a keen attention form a rheumatologist. Screening for hematologic disease using appropriate blood tests, X-rays, CT scans and MRIs could be the best thing to do. Getting an appropriate diagnosis shall orientate treatment and avoid unnecessary expenses. Treatment could range from anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I suggest you book an appointment with a rheumatologist. Thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD/. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I was on the nuristerate contraceptive injection for a month and was due to go for a second shot but did not go,I got my regular period about 8days after due date to go get a 2nd shot and got another 3 more menstrual cycles a week apart and I got an abnormal light period a week ago and it lasted for 4 days which is abnormal because I usually bleed for 7days. What is wrong with me? | Hi, Your symptoms are more likely due to the hormonal imbalance induced partly by the injection and partly by the failure to take the due dose in time. The menstrual bleeding is a with Chat Doctor. You have two options; either go for additional hormonal supplementation to correct the bleeding disturbance immediately through consultation of your specialist or waiting for a couple of cycles with regular intake of doses to see if the disturbance settles down on its own. Either way, you need dietary supplementation of vitamins and minerals. Hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Im a 16 year old student and have to continuously study for upto 12-13 hrs a day.So the main thing is i bearly get any physical activity.I also tend to have lower back ache so i started taking 1 or 2 packets of electral everyday.it does give momentary relief but i wanted to know if there are any side effects.and could you suggest if it actually works or maybe some other alternativ to curb my backache.thanks... | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think you are suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac). Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get her vitamin D checked. If it is low then vitamin D supplementation (weekly with milk) can be taken. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk and milk product, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. As per my understanding, taking 1 or 2 packets of electoral everyday nothing to do with treatment of backache however it has no side effect. You may consider this after discussing with your treating doctor. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with genital molluscum contagiosum (about a month and a half ago). I am being treated now and there are few number of bumps left (less than 5) when it first appeared there were 8-9 bumps. I wanted to ask if this had anything to do with the HIV virus. I have almost never been in a relationship without protection. But that still made me worry for a while. Please let me know if I should panic. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Genital molluscum is a viral infection but not caused by HIV virus. It is a sexually transmitted diseases and therefore usually spread from sexual route. Genital molluscum is considered to be a marker of HIV infection. Therefore, it is usually advised to rule out HIV infection in patients of genital molluscum. As you are having genital molluscum does not mean that you are having HIV infection. If you are practicing safe sexual practices then chances of HIV infection is minimal at least not because of sexual route. But to be in safe side I will advise you to rule out HIV infection by doing HIV testing as it is considered in protocol to test for it incase of genital molluscum. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My BP is ranging from 130-150 and 85-100. My cholestrol is 172 with HDL of 32, LDL 117, VLDL 23, Triglycerides 117. In essence my BP is high and my good cholestrol count is low and bad cholestrol count is high. What should I do to reduce my BP and reduce by bad cholestrol and increase good cholestrol. | Hello, If I were you, I would control my blood pressure several times a day for some day, and if the values are high, I would start treatment, for example, irbesartan. If you don't have other problems like diabetes mellitus, you should be more selective in your diet and start a physical activity, like running. After three months you can do your lipid profile again and to see for any results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 1 yr olds adams apple seems to have a small lump on it.It seems hard. I am not sure if this is any concern. He saw the dr a few days ago and at that time i didn t see the lump. Today it just seemed red so I noticed it. Should I take him back immediately or wait to see if it goes away. | Hi, new line welcome to this forum. Can understand your concerns. Most common cause of lump at the area of Adams Apple is thyroid nodules. We have to look for other symptoms like feeling of nervousness, great loss, muscle weakness, tremors, sleep disturbances. In my opinion, child should be examined by a pediatrician because it is very difficult to comment whether it's actually a thyroid nodule. I hope this will help you. Take disregards Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my left leg feels very warm, currently I have a mechanical and will tested with ct angiogram for possible blockage. I have diagnose with peripheral disease with significant atherosclerotic. my aorta value was put in 2005. also my doctor think I could have intestinal ischemia due to abdominal pains | I have understood your concern about your problem, see warm sensation is due to recurrent vasospasm follow by flushing of blood due to dilatation of artery. When it will be inflammation in it then effect of autonomous nervous system is reduced. So there will be warmth and some time burning sensation also. As soon as possible you need to pay attention to healthy diet and nutrition value, regular Panama, yogasanas and exercises will help to decrease inflammation in vessels. Main go to physical therapist and learn burgers exercise which is very helpful in maintenance of good blood supply and pain free walking. I hope you have satisfied with these answers. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have a lump in the center of my chest. it has been there for 1 week. no pain .it doesnot feel hard. i can see it in the mirror when i stand up , but it doesnot feel hard. when i lie down i donot feel anything.age 58, weight 152 5 ft., donot drink, smoke, i take no medication. no heart problems, no hypertension. | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a gelatinous type), a fibrous or a lipoma. These lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur. Management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Okay my left ribcage has like a small dent in it, i always had a small dent in my chest i thought it was a small pectus excavatum but i recenly noticed it was only a small dent on my left ribcage. What could it be? Im a 16 y/o M Thank you for taking your time to read this. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Pectus excavated is chest wall anomaly, and it is usually asymptomatic. Some patients may have cosmetic problem. It is actually seen since birth but noticed only after 10-11 years. The causes of this can be 1. Congenital malformation2. Vitamin D deficiency3. Calcium deficiency4. Vitamin deficiency etc better not to worry about this as it is asymptomatic. If you have cosmetic problem than corrective surgery is needed. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I am a 46 year old women. For the past five weeks I have experienced burning and pain consistent with a UTI. I have had 5 samples taken of my urine and all show microscopic heamuturia but white blood cells have normal blood count. I think the red blood cells were a count of about 10 more than normal for RBC. I have been prescribed two courses of UTI speciific antibiotics, yet the urine test from the lab confirms no UTI (white blood cells normal), Cannestin cream with HC to apply for 3 weeks. Symptons have not improved, yet worsened. Visited GP this morning and requested kidney ultrasound and Cystoscopy. Both have been refused for the time being and I have been prescribed an Eogeston based pessary for Atrophic Vaganitis, even though I have not gone through the Menopause yet. I have a history of pre-cancerous cervical cells. I feel powerless and need some guidance. I am prepared to go private if I need to. Thanks | Hithe presence of persistent microscopic hematuria is not normal. Do you have proteinuria, or high BP ? Which may indicate problem with kidneys. Or the problem may be with the urinary tract. Yes you have to do some basic tests like RFT, sonography of abdomen and pelvis, if required cystoscopy in consultation with your Doctor. If there is no apparent problem with urinary tract you may be required to do renal biopsy. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i m 36 year old women with having problem of high cholesterol , hypertension , fatty liver , diabetic and hiatas hernia , also i daignosed before 10 years as tortious aorta but this thing i gnored now want to ask that tortious aorta could be treated without medical treat3emnt or should i consult with cardiologist also i got symptoms of heaviness in chest and also get drowsiness in day time | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult cardiologist for your co-morbidities (hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes) and tortuous aorta. Your tortuous aorta is mostly due to high cholesterol, obesity and hypertension. Once you control all these, your aorta problem might resolve also. You should start antihypertensive, antidiabetic and lipid lowering Chat Doctor. Even after control of all these, you have tortuous aorta then you may need surgical correction (Stent placement) of aorta. So consult cardiologist and discuss all these. 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 | I am a female of age 48. I am suffering from low Hb level i.e. 3.3. Ferritin level is 1.4 whose range is 10-120.I have pain in my teeth and mouth. my hands and feet swell by even walking a few steps. I have become quite weak. eyesight is also affected.How can I bring my Hb and ferritin level to normal? | Hi, After looking at your lab reports, I am wondering why you are not admitted to hospital. Severe anemia has led to cardiac failure leading to limb edema. You need a red cell packed cell transfusion to improve your hemoglobin at the earliest. Later on injectable iron can be used, and iron tablets can be taken at a later stage. Other vitamins also need to be added to improve hemoglobin levels. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I have had reflux and a bit of a tummy ache off and on between my naval and hip, for the last week (no diarrhea). (I also know this can be indicative of an appendix problem but it is where I always have pain with tummy troubles and it is not my appendix). This is not uncommon as I have digestive issues kind of often. However, this time is different. I have had pale, clay-colored stools and some pain in my right flank for going on five days. It feels a bit more sore on my right side after a bowel movement. I went to the ER, my blood work indicates no problem and is normal across the board, no infection, normal pancreatic enzymes and liver enzymes, normal bilirubin and I had a had a scan of the biliary ducts and they appear normal. I have two gallstones that are not blocking anything and there is no indication of inflammation of my gallbladder. Please help me find an answer or an alternative reason to pale stools (also no change in diet). | Hello. I need following details to help you better. Revert with the asked details for a better help. Revert with more information to a medical gastroenterologist online |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello my name is Shannon and my daughter is 9months old and her father recently took her to the doctor and said that she has a condition with That starts with a T I can not remember the name, I would know it if I saw or heard it. Her head has a lean she keeps it turned to the side and that same side her jaw is shaped weird plus it kinda looks like her shoulder on that side is lower than the other. My question is what is that is called? | Your child may be suffering from tortillas which occurs due to injury on the muscles of neck. In some conditions its due to hematoma in the neck muscle which resolves gradually with time, and the deformity also goes away. Do an ultrasonography of the necks muscles to detect any hematoma or deformity there. Do not try to forcibly correct the deformity as that can aggravate the lesion. Don't worry in much of cases its resolves with time. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | can you please tell me what lobulated means? multilevel for the most part spondylitic changes? I have just had an mri of my cervical spine...also what are craniocaudal or can you give me a definition please? these are located in the Pons part of the brain? sorry its hard to try to type all of these medical terms.... | Craniofacial just refers to the direction of a scan. The cranium is your brain, the caudal equine is your rear, therefore cranial is from your head, caudal means to your butt! As for tabulated, this just means something that looks like a globule, or something that has lobes, such as a thyroid gland or a breast. Sometimes when things divide or accumulate in a small area they seem to look loculated, with a structured appearance such as population. It is not a negative nor positive finding, I would not be overwhelmingly concerned. I hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi..My ESR westergren is 73... what does it mean..? i had heavy bleeding for about 2 days from my rectum. blood loss was 6 liters in 2 days.. i have intestine ulcer.. but i dont have any pain... reason for this blood discharge is unknown.. I am male 61 years... hemoglobin is 10.3.thanks | Hello, Sad to hear about your condition. If I am your treating doctor I want to tell you about the ESR. ESR is erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the rate at which erythrocytes sediments in anticoagulated blood. It is a nonspecific marker of the inflammation in the body. As it is non-specific it may increase in any condition related to inflammation. You have intestinal ulcer it may be related to some inflammation I think. I want some more history regarding bleeding? Like what type of bleeding it is? Frank or digested? Duration of ulcer? I also want a biopsy of the ulcer, colonoscopy for father diagnosis. Please come with me with above mention parameter so can I guide you further for treatment. THX Chat Doctor |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi there,i have been suffering from back problems for the past 21 years.2 years ago i had a discektomy lumber,i am still getting pain in my back but recently i have got pain in the middle of my back the painis going to my ribs also i can feel my shoulder and arm really heavy.could you please tell me what it is.thank you. | Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your back and rib. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. 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 | Hi went to my drs today as suspected I had high blood pressure and have being having palpatations. She gave me an echo which seemed ok, however is sending me for a chest xray, lots of blood tests and also have to wear a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours. Is this really necessary ? Wouldnt the echo have shown something if there really was a problem. I really hate doing these things unnecessarily. | Hi, If you there are a suspicion of high blood pressure, then we perform ECG, echocardiography, some obligatory blood tests to rule out other organ problems which could cause high blood pressure. We measure blood pressure at the hospital, but in the majority of cases it is not enough, and we need to know how the patients blood pressure behaves during the day, to decide out strategy of patient management. So, in my opinion your doctor does everything correctly. Take fearsome back if you have any further questions |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I have painful back , that seems to be locking or trapped nerve maybe , pain in middle of back . Struggling to wear a bra , it s worse when I do that . Have right pain in elbow (doctors tested for arthritis but not conclusive ) left arm upper I have an impingement which is also so painful . Help is it all related ? | Thank you very much for contacting Chat Doctor. You have problem of severe back pain that may be because of nerve compression or injury to nerve. Take one MRI that helpful for further diagnosis. Low calcium level and vitamin d deficiency may cause back pain. Check your calcium level also. Spinal nerve compression may cause back pain and elbow problem also. Consent physician for further diagnosis. Take MRI that helpful for diagnose. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. . Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I m male 37 yrs old. I have been told that the inner stitches from my appendix taken out when I was 5 yrs old have somehow mended together. I m having discomfort on this side including internittent aches in thigh and less the calf muscle and the groin on the same area. Can this influence urination because during the last few weeks I ve been feeling a slight pain, almost the feeling of pressure. Any ideas? Thanks | Hello! Your history of appendicitis is not significant anymore as it was 32 year ago. Your symptoms are characteristic for urine tract infections and urine tract stones. That is why the first step you should take is to have urine test performed and abdomen ultrasound. The other reason of your chronic thigh and calf pain might be a Sciatic nerve compression. So if your pain does not go away for a long time you should have MRI of your backbone performed. Hope this will helpmate Care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hey.. I had surgery of ethopic pregnancy on 28 may 2012. I stil have so much pain my neck and i feel the pain in cheast.. I went so many times to doctor they giving very time painkiller it dont help. Is it safe to take Primolut N to start the petiod hope you can help me.. | Hello, Yes, IIS. Once you have finished taking a course of Primal N, you will usually have a menstrual bleed (period) 2-3 days after taking your last tablet. If you do not have a period, you must make sure that you are not pregnant before taking any more tablets. Do not take Primal N if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. 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 had a genital wart burned off from the womens health clinic and it caused a lump of scar tissue over it I cant seem to get rid of it and I think it might be infected I got picked at it and got rid of the extra skin around it now its just red not sure what to do | Hi...thanks for sharing your problem...different people have different quality of skin and so scar development...I would have suggested more accurately if I have the history, timing of wart excision, duration of scar and a picture....for the info provided I will suggest massaging the scar with white petroleum jelly or bap scar gel...is you got hypertrophied scar(raised above skin level) then intro lesional steroid is the better choice....also scar can be excised with post op radiotherapy.don't hesitate to ask again...thanks Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | dear sir, i am getting a pause from the belly button, i had lifted weight a week back on my head and there was a pain at the belly premises.. i was getting pain when i urinate, bend, and when i cough and sneeze.. from yesterday i am getting lot of pause.. now the pain is bit low as compared to earlier but the pause is keep on coming.. is my condition is severe can u help me out with this.. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Pain at the belly button is not a normal occurrence and whatever the instigating factor this has to be investigated. Lifting the heavyweight might have pushed the fat pad into the preexisting umbilical hernia. Another possibility is preexisting granuloma and not getting inflamed and causing pain. The pain is getting increase with urination, coughing and sneezing as these cations increase intra-abdominal pressure. I would advise you the following:Physical examination by a General Surgeon. Any investigations like ultrasonography may be of help, but it us the clinical examination by an expert that clinches the diagnosis, and certainly you may need a surgery; be prepared for it if it is needed. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I started having pain on my lower right side of my back a few weeks ago. I have been tested for stones, UTIs, vaginal infections, STDs, and appendicitis, and all were normal. Because I was also having bladder urgency problems and retention and right abdominal pain. A few nights ago I started getting really sharp, intense pain at the top of my left toe, it only lasts a few seconds and then stops . I then started having back pain on both side of my lower and upper back so severe I find it hard to breath, and it wakes me up at night, but goes away after a short time and then comes back. Then yesterday, I started having really horrible tailbone pain and found it hard to sit or stand or lay down. I feel the urge to go to the bathroom and I have no luck getting anything out and it hurts my back like crazy to try. I looked at my bottom in a mirror and it doesnt look like a hemorrhoid, it looks more like skin grew over my anus and now there is no view of a hole anymore and there is a red streak that started out small this morning and now it has spread up to my spine from the aaus and I feel excruciating pain when I sit, stand, lay or even try to go to the bathroom in my spine and hips. I also have been experiencing muscle spasm type feeling through my legs whenever I get up from sitting, it is also very painful and it has been going on for about 3 weeks,and the pain can last for hours. I have no idea what to think any of this is. I know I am not pregnant, I have been tested and I have started bleeding a few minutes ago from what I hope is my period. I have fibromyalgia, IBS, Interstitial cystitis, Migraines, and Bipolar as my history. I have been taking Neurontin and elavil though for those things. | Here you have told as per your past and current history you have irritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Now recently you have started developing back pain along with muscle spasm feeling in your leg. Here your back pain can be related with multiple issues. It can be due to fibromyalgia where it is affecting your spinal muscles, it can be due to IBS where due to over strain on soft tissue it is causing pain, it can be due to problem at lumbosacral spinal level where there might be issue at lumbar spinal curve or disc related problems disturbing the nerves coming from. That particular level, it can also be due to interstitial cystitis which is disturbing the soft tissue and creating more inflammation in soft tissue.However the conformation can be done by MRI of lumbosacral spine and physical test examination by orthopedic doctor. As per the report and orthopedic examination, or tho doctor will suggest you either surgical correction for severe damage in spine and disc or conservative management with physiotherapy treatment and exercises for mild to moderate issues. Here if you have any issue with your digestive system as well for passing motion then you can also check once with Castro neurologist. For back pain you can also use hot and cold pack to have some more relief at home itself. As well do take suggestion on postural correction and physiotherapy spinal exercises properly. This will help to improve strength and stamina of your spine. If your MRI is normal, and it gets conform that back pain is due to fibromyalgia. I suggest first keep some rest to body and mind, do Panama and yoga to heal body from inside. Along with this again physiotherapy treatment and suggestion will help you a lot. Also do changes in your lifestyle like keep food habit regular and have simple food with Lora of fruits and fiber, maintain sleeping time etc. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I have my penis glans blue in color it look like it have poor blood circulation. I also feel numbness followed by vibration like sensation (jinjini). When it erect glans turns again in normal red color but again in normal size it turns to dark blue in color. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please do not worry about those things. Hard black blue is normally the color of penis in tropical region people. There are other symptoms for the problem you are suggesting. Please consult a physician for evaluation and diagnosis. Worrying is of no use. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | pain at the back oght of my mouth, i had a tooth chip and thats hurting but i think i also have a wisdom tootChatDoctoring up, anyway when i lie down my jaw joint is extremely painfull... is there anything i can do to get some sleep before i go to the dentists? i tried clove oil which helped the tooth but still got the jaw pain | Hi, Welcome to the forum. Over-the-counter analgesics are common for treatment of wisdom tooth pain. Clove oil can also be used with a pinch of pepper powder and one quarter teaspoon of rock salt to make a paste to be applied directly to the painful tooth or gum. Chewing garlic or onions is thought to be good for teeth. The gentle massaging of the cheek and the application of ice to the jaw can also help manage wisdom tooth pain. I hope this is helpful to you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have had a dull pain since Friday (sudden onset) on right side waist high in abdomen, radiates to back right and a bit tender to touch there. Gallbladder? Kidney...not constipated but feel bloated. Seems worse at night. | Hello, The mentioned symptoms point towards either gall bladder infection or kidney infection. However, in kidney infection burning micturition, blood in urine, etc. can be present. So these symptoms have to be ruled out. I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination and USG scan for further work up. 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 | Hi doctor,I am 35 years old and my weight is 56 kg. My daughter is 3 years 3 months old. My doctor advised me to take one Femilon tablet daily from the first day of my period for contraception purpose. Last day of my period was 22nd of last month. At 21st night of this month, I felt that my period has started and took one tablet at bedtime. But, yesterday and today I got only spotting and the period has not started properly. I am continuing the tablet regularly at night for the last two days. Should I continue to take the tablet regularly till completion of the pack of 21? Will protection start from the first month or do we have to use extra protection like a condom? Should I start taking a fresh pack on the first day of every period? | Hello. This is a hormonal contraceptive pill which could reduce the amount of menstrual bleeding. This will occur in this cycle as well as probably in all your next cycles and this is entirely normal. The recommendation is to continue the pills for 21 days throughout and then wait for 7 days. Again, start a fresh pack from the 8th day. From the second pack onward, you need not have to wait for the commencement of the cycle. You can start the next pack after a gap of 7 days irrespective of cycle. Continue the pills as advised. Start the next pack as I have told and yes, you will have a full protection after seven days of commencement of pills. So, for the first week, use barrier contraception like condom and later you need not take an extra precaution as you will be a regular user. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I got hurt at work 3 weeks ago by lifting very heavy boxes I have been going to pt since then it doesn t seem to be helping I an have a lot of pain in my right side and very sharp pain in the same specific point in my lower back beside my spine the doctor I am going to keeps saying that I just strained it any suggestions ? | Hi there. There is a very high likelihood that your spine surgeon is right. Sprains of the paravertebral muscles can cause those sharp pains. Now, how do you deal with it. Ideally, resting that area is very important. You need to stop lifting things for a while and see if you can get assigned lighter work, maybe paperwork for a few weeks. Nextly ask your doctor to give you some muscle relaxants that can help loosen up the muscles. Painkillers and back massages are helpful as well. A lumbar support belt can be used when you are up and about and should help the muscles heal faster. If none of these things work. Then you will need to get an MRI of your back to see the extent of the injury. I hope this helps. If you would like a more personalized discussion with me or any of the euro or or tho spine specialists on Chat Doctor, use our "Ask a Specialist" service, and we will get back to you quickly. Take Cardinal |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | 5mths girl, post running nose followed by nasal congestion which was treated with normal saline nasal drops twice a day for 2days. Nasal congestion cleared but today acute state of distress/ not able to breast feed or sleep, cries out loud on putting down but quiet on carrying upright. What may be the problem? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Feeding is problematic in babies with blocked nose because breathing is interrupted with engaged mouth and blocked nose. Similary while lying down in horizontal position mucus and sputum is collected at back of throat. Nasal blockage can be removed by saline nasal Chat Doctor. Nasal bulb sucker can remove impacted mucus. Vicks air humidifier can help remove the blockage. Home remedies like honey and ginger tea can help your baby get rid of runny and blocked nose. Hope you find this answer helpful. Good luck! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | what are the treatment for cathartic colon ? | Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. As cathartic colon is caused by prolonged regular use of laxatives, the first step in treatment includes discontinuation of use of laxatives. Treatment from there on depends on extent of damage to your colon which may even need surgery. You can reduce the symptoms of pain and fecal evacuation by having small frequent meals, limiting dairy foods, taking plenty of fluids, having balanced diet rich in carboy Chat Doctor. You must consult a surgeon for complete evaluation. Wish you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My period normally comes every 34 days. My period was due yesterday and it still hasnt come. I have also had a yeast infection the past week. My boobs are sore I have been having slight headaches and stomach aches. Can the yeast infection cause a delay in my period or is it more likely I could be pregnant? | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorAny infection in the body for that matter can delay the periods. Stress associated with infection, intake of medication for the infection would have altered the hormonal levels in your body that may have altered your periods. You can't expect pregnancy if there is delay for only one day. I would suggest you to do urine pregnancy test after one week and confirm your pregnancy. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi sir.i have dry cough since 1month.cough wil b more at nite tim nd when i go out..i have used 1ST DOSE t.altrocin500 wid febrex plus 6tabs mrng nd nit.2ND DOSE t.azithromycin500 wid sinus-77.3RD DOSE-t.zifi20010 mrng nd nit wid t.lazine-m nite bt 10TABS. but i didnt get relief..so ystday i went for diagnosis ESR,CBP,CUE,CHEST X-RAY.ESR- 1ST HR 10mm ,2ND HR 22mm ESINOPHIL-06,,X-RAY P.A VIEW NORMAL.plz suggest me a syrup R TAB ....THANQ SIR | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Coughing at night is mostly due to allergic asthma. Asthma don't picked up by routine blood reports and chest x-ray. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test) is must for the diagnosis of asthma. So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT. If PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had an uterine ablation done in 2007 after about three months I started having really bad abdominal pain so severe that I started vomiting from the pain. Went to the emergency room my bp at the time was 153 over 104. They were more concerned by my blood pressure which I am sure was elevated because of the severe pain I was experienceing. I told them I thought the pain was coming from my ovaries or uterus. They checked my appendix and told me they couldn t find anything wrong with me, but got my blood pressure down after giving me pain medicine. They gave me a prescription for pain medicine and sent me on my way. I have since had pain almost every month most of the time not as severe, but several times it has been. I still spot once a month and sometimes when the pain is severe I bleed like a normal period. I have had a colonoscopy and everything was fine. I have been told by my gyno that it is just simple cysts rupturing. Is there anything else that can be done. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read your history and understood the problems.You're mentioning the age would have helped me to give you more specific reasons and treatment option. Uterine Ablation is due for hemorrhagic, which must have been suffering. Yes the blood pressure usually rises with pain. Raised blood pressure does not cause pain in abdomen. Now you have pain in abdomen on and off, spotting once a month, and you bleed when the pain is severe. This indicates that you are still suffering from hemorrhagic and hormonal imbalance. If you have completed the family meaning have kids, it is wise to undergo Hysterectomy. His will solve the problem permanently. All other therapies will certainly have their own complications and your pain and bleeding will persist. I hope this is the best solution you have at the moment, Please discuss this in detail with your husband, the Gynecologist and go for it. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 9 month old grandson has two upper and two lower teeth. Just this past week he has developed very swollen gums and his teeth are surrounded by thick white stuff, for lack of a better way to describe it. He won t take his bottle or sippy cup and he is totally miserable. This is the first time this has happened with him. Is this an infection that needs immediate attention? | Hi. According to your complaint, your grandsons age is 9 months.this is the normal age of the child when his milk teeth(deciduous teeth)start appearing to his mouth.because of this process of tooth which start appearing in mouth know as teething.it is followed by swollen gum around or overlying that tooth. Due this swollen gums, your grandson feels pain in that gum area. So there's not any kind of infection in your grandsons mouth.AND your grandson feels pain while taking bottle or simply cups.for that wide range of TEETHING RINGS are available for infants to gnaw., A variety of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables have been used by teething infants, anything from peeled cucumber to frozen bananas. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a bloating feeling and pain in my abdomin area. Stomach girgles and twitches. This has stoped and I know have severe presure just below my belly button area. It is associated with middle back pain. I go to the chirpractor and it stops immediately for 2-3 hours or maybe a day, then continues. The pressure is pretty severe in my lower stomach | Hi. Thanks for your query, read and understood your problems... The bloating, gurgling, twitching, pressure below the belly button, which releases for 3 hours after Chiropractor may be due to the following reasons:-Intestinal infection -Intestinal obstruction. This can be diagnosed well with the following investigations:X-ray in the standing position of the abdomen and chest Ultrasonography. If required-Barium studies. You can take a 5-day course of antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic. If there is a complete relief, nothing to worry. If there is a problem, surgery may be an option. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi. I am wondering if ecophane pills have any side effects. I am a 39 female and have been suffering mild hair loss caused by stress and sleeplessness recently. Some friends recommended ecophane pills. My husband who has the same problem would like to take it if it s ok. | Hello, Ecophene is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses. Vitamins and iron are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health. Constipation, upset stomach or diarrhea are the only other effects of taking coffee and this is not at all serious, so your husband can certainly start this medicine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my name is Patricia obrien , Rheumatology, I have a condition: polymyositis. I don t have a doctor right now. The inflammation on my body shiver my skin has gotten worse. Could you help me! | HI, It is sad you do not have a doctor now, but visiting one of the neurologist at the earliest will be good if the symptoms have just started. Also, polymyositis is the inflammation of multiple muscle at a one single time. You need to be very careful to control the symptoms in the initial stages, This is one of the rare condition and many physicians do not come across. A neurologist is advised and based on the severity the medication will be straight away started. Sometimes, steroid compound is of choice to control the symptoms, as my last case of polymyositis. Now, once the situation comes under control, you really need to work out well. I personally implemented this protocol to my patient, and he is fine and mobile without any symptoms.* Meditation* Medication* Breathing Exercises* Physical therapy* Massage therapy etc. Always, require here is to understand the signs and symptoms, based on the proper neurological assessment and diagnostic reports, the medical treatment is guided. Since, the patients body is the medicine of its own, a physician or any health provider can help to control the symptoms and help assist the bodies metabolic system to charge on its own. I recommend meeting a neurologist and get thorough assessment, which will help better. You can even discuss the multiple therapies which can keep your mobility functional. With the grace of God I wish you a good healthRegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello sir i am khurram here from karachi i m in viral fiver dated 17/11/2011 and doctor write some test to me sgpt, sgot these test result sgpt 76 IU/L and sgot 130 IU/L and fiver finish in 5 days mean 23/11/2011 my fiver gone my question is this why these range go up and what u say i repeat these test again and after how many days i repeat these test | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. You have mentioned viral fever in 2011. At that time liver enzymes elevated. If liver also infected by viral or bacterial infection then enzymes can elevate... Fatty liver also can lead elevated enzymes. Other cause might be Bag carrier like condition. Carduac and heart problem also can elevate enzymes.... And finally alcohol Chat Doctor. .... So now it is 4 years ... Repeat LFT just now without delay ...regular follow-up necessary and above causes ruled out.... Take care... |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am rahul. Age 34 i often suffer from fatty liver this is the fourth time why does it often comes back i also have chronic constipation from years which is herediety currently i have pain on my right side of my abdomen exactly below the ribcage where the liver is situated can you suggest any permanent relief...i once consulted to gastro specialist.Dr.shankaran a year back who treated me for fatty liver but it seems like it has return back. the pain is worse after eating | His went through your concern regarding your condition of fatty liver. Fatty liver is a condition in which triglycerides are deposited in liver. And this condition has strong relationship with obesity and other metabolic conditions like diabetes etc. And if inflammation is also present along with fatty liver in the form of raise ALT level in blood then it is called as NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis). NASH needs aggressive treatment. Well for your condition you have to concentrate on losing your weight if you are obese by changing your lifestyle n dietary modification. You should start regular exercise and avoid junk foods, oily foods and sweets. If still your fatty liver condition persists after 2-3 months then you should start capsule ursodeoxycholic acid 250 mg once a day along with vitamin E 200-400 mg once a day. Combination of these two medications has shown promising effects in clinical trials. Hope you will try to follow the advice. I wish you good luck |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have secoundary progressive ns around 10 years or so/ I find lately my balance is getting worse and my memory is possible getting a lot worse.l saw my neuro said it was caused by deep lesion in my brain and normal.i would like to know what causes these lessions | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! You should know that your symptoms are quite normal at this stage of the disease. They are caused by chronic progressive damage to the brain. The main cause of the disease is very complex, and it is not just one cause. It is related to chronic inflammation and an autoimmune response of your body, triggered by a possible infection, leading to progressive declination and cell loss in the brain. In the advanced stages there is more prominent brain cell loss. That is why your situation is worsening in a progressive way. Anyway, the Chat Doctor. A lot of physiotherapy and a balanced diet are the main treatment to reduce the progression speed of the disease. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I suffer from pretty bad reflux. recently I have been quite uncomfortable in the chest and have develop back pain. I have occasionally had difficulty swallowing but not often. I also have some difficulty breathing like I cannot get enough air. I am quite concerned this is cancer of the esophogas. | Welcome to Chat Doctor, My dear friend as per your symptoms I will suggest you first to avoid spicy food avoid coffee, smoking and alcohol.it will help to suppress your symptoms. Now we come to your query of esophagus cancer.It's not very common. In esophagus cancer your weight will also decrease, and you will feel very fatigue associated with other symptoms. Your symptoms are going in favor of acid peptic disease. I also suggest approaching the nearest gastroenterologist to clear your all anxiety about cancer and to rule out any kind of esophageal disease. Thanx. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I popped a whitehead pimple on my chest by squeezing it. Pus came out. The next day the pus came back. So I squeezed it again. I also put peroxide and antibiotic ointment on it. The next day the area was very red, inflamed, swollen, and extremely tender to the touch. I did not squeeze anymore but the area has stayed swollen and inflamed for a week now. There is also a large hard lump there now. It has been a week and the tenderness and lump size has decreased somewhat. But the hard lump and redness is still there. Did I cause a bruise under the skin? Is it infected? Will it heal on its own in time? Should I see a Dr? Thank you. | Hi dear, From what you have described it looks like you had a pimple and when you popped it, you introduced an infection, which most likely happens when the bacteria on your skin goes under the skin. I would advise you to take oral antibiotics and topical antibiotic cream.1. Oral antibiotic preferably augmenting 1000 mg x 1 tablet x 2 times daily after food for 5 days2. Bacitracin cream x 1 application x 3 times daily for 7 days3. If there is pain for then you can take ibuprofen x 1 tablet up to 2 times daily as needed (after food)Avoid contact with water as it can delay its healing. I wish you good health and an early recovery. If you have further questions you can contact me. Best regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 36 and have never had a child or tried to conceive one till last month. Because of my age, I wanted a completed checkup to see if anything is wrong. My doctor is suggesting that I have a polyp removed because it is a possible cause for infertility but on here I read an answer that stating that my body could take up to a year to heal enough to conceive ? Is that right ? It is only one polyp if that makes any difference. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes even one uterine polyp can interfere with attachment of embryo to uterine wall resulting in infertility. As advised by your Gynecologist get it removed through Hysteroscope. It just takes a FEW DAYS to heal after the surgery sine the endometrium (lining of uterus) has good blood supply. So don't worry. Go ahead with the surgery. Take a tablet of folic acid daily. To increase your chances of conception maintain normal BMI, quit smoking (if you're a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week. If you have any further concerns do contact me through Chat Doctor |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi! My fiance is 26 years old, 165 cm tall and weighs around 75 kg. His SGPT is around 60 and he needs to reduce it to reach normalcy as soon as possible as this is proving a hindrance in joining the company of his choice. He does not drink or smoke and has been on a fairly fat and oil free diet for the last month. He has consumed no non vegetarian food either in the past month. Is there any medicine that could help him? | Hi. Thanks for posting query at Chat Doctor. Usually ALT or AST values higher than "two times the upper normal limit", is considered abnormal (in some countries, ALT or AST values of more than 100 are considered abnormal). Value of AST or ALT greater than 85 or above maybe investigated further. Alcohol ingestion and obesity are common causes of fatty liver disease. Advice for fatty liver:- abstinence from "Alcohol" - LOW fat diet should be followed, AVOID junk food and beverages-decreased oil consumption (oily food)- NO red meat-green vegetables should be ingested daily-use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-reduce weight if overweight/obese-"recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks" and/or ultrasound. Any further questions are welcomed. Hope to answer your concern. Wish you good health. Regards, Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had a picc placed august 17 I had 14 days of outpatient IV infusion of invanz afterwards. Due to no primary care no one wanted to rove it until I demanded it b taken out due to sever pain n my chest close to my right breast. The pain has not clears up and seems to be getting worse. Can you tell me what it could be?? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem.PICC is cardiac device and use in monitoring of cardiac diseases. So you are having cardiac disease for sure. I advise you to consult cardiologist and get done1. ECG2. 2d echo3. Stress test (trade mill test)To rule out cardiac cause. Because your chest pain is looks like due to cardiac cause more. If all of the above are normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Take simple painkiller for your chest pain.Don't worry, you will be alright. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my son is 18 months old he has been having bowel movements 4 to 6 times a day the past week and has developed a rash and is now bleeding because he poops so much its not getting a chance to heal and i keep putting a&d ointment on it. im thinking maybe not give him as many fluids and not feeding him as often and give more things like cheeze and things like that to maybe slow his bowels down but im not sure can u help me | Hi...it seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my baby is 75 days old and makes gargling type sound .She also has excess saliva which forms bubbles.The doctor who has looked at her told her larynx is not developed fully andthe sound will be cured automatically after she is 3 months old.please advise. | Hi... By what you quote I put forth this possibility - Congenital airway anomaly - this causes noisy breathing (both inspiratory and expiratory noise, actually inspiratory will be more than expiratory noise). But the child will not struggle to breath and there will not be fast breathing and in- Chat Doctor. The sound will be more heard during sleeping and feeding. This is due to softness of tissues on the airway. 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 | I feel so tired, always hungry and nauseaous at the same time. I m also moody, easily irritated, and sometimes when I eat I feel dizzy and shaky. I also get hot like I flare up or get hot flashes. Also once I a take sip of water, juice or soda I burp right away. This also happens when i take a bite of food. Oh and I also get bloated. Also every morning i feel my bladder is going to explode so I have to get up and run to the bathroom to pee. This has been going on for months, what could be wrong with me? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should get done some blood investigation to find out cause.1. CBC (Complete Blood Count) to rule out anemia. 2. Thyroid function test to rule out thyroid diseases. 3. Urine examination to rule out urine infection. You're bloating, nauseous feeling etc. can be due to HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease). So avoid hot and spicy food. Take proton pump inhibitor. If all the above tests are normal than mostly you are having anxiety. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, i am samar, i am 22, married since two years..i have sharp abdominal cramp (like painful pinches last for only five seconds) in lower right abdomen, uterus area and intestinal area, severe cramping a week before periods, infertility since two years, | Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, would examine you clinically to exclude any tenderness (pain on pressure) on the right side of your abdomen, and look for any other signs to rule out appendicitis. If I could rule it out, I would like you to be examined by a gynecologist colleague. At the same time, I would get your routine blood check up done like a CBC, Blood sugar, urine routine and microscopic test, and an ultrasound of the abdomen if need be. Further management would depend on the results of both clinical examination and investigation reports. Till that you might go for an anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a pain in my left breast just beside a little lump, which I initially thought was a spot, but when I squeeze nothing comes out. I have had the lump for around a year now, but no pain until recentlyI am 38 years old, weight is 9 stone 12lb and height 5ft 2. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have fibroadenoma, fibroadenomas other benign breast lesion or breast cancer. You should go for mammography and 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 sharp pain in my upper right back under my shoulder blade when I take a deep breath, yawn, sneeze, or perform certain physical movements. The pain can also sometimes be felt under my right ribs. It depends upon my posture. I believe I had this once before but remember the pain going away in just a few days. Its now day nine of this. I have seen a doctor. She ordered a lung x-ray, normal and blood tests to test for a clot, normal. Im telling myself that this is muscular, as the pain is related to movements, whether heavy breathing or physical changes in posture. Am I making the correct assumption? The pain responds moderately well to Ibuprofen. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It appears to be the muscle twitch, may be due to the deficiency of calcium. The other reason is the gastric hyper acidity due to the irritant foods, peptic ulcer, or secondary to the liver problem or gall stones. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment, you may need to have an M.R.I. for diagnosis, besides other tests. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods, to have good health resistance against the infections. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Doctor,My marriage was in Aug 2009. I am 30 years old and my wife is 28 years old. Both of us are bank officers. We stay separate due to our job locations. We used to meet once in a week or sometimes twice in a month. For a year, we take precautions. During last month, my wife took leave for 2 weeks (12 days after her periods) but failed to concieve. Her periods is not regular. she has undergone preliminary tests and the doctor has advised her she is perfectly ok. Whether I should have sperm analysis. please guide. | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Since how long have you been trying to conceive? It is called infertility if couples did not conceive after 1 yr of unprotected intercourse. You can get a semen analysis done. Since her ovulation is irregular the exact date of ovulation cannot be predicted. So like in normal cycle 14th day ovulation cannot be expected. In your case, once her census starts, she should visit a doctor from day11 for follicular study. May be study has to be repeated on day13 and15 to see the exact time of ovulation to have a timed intercourse. In case there is no ovulation then ovulation induction Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor in for follicle rupture and GUI is the next stage treatment. Hope I have answered your queries. Good day. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi... i am 25 year unmarried male and facing of fluid leakage (same as urine but with very different smell) each time when i go for toilet .This phenomenon makes me vry tired and tiredness can be fell on my face by any body.my penis is also getting weak and small. I am not habitual of masturbation ,use to do it thrice a month but each time i do this its makes me very tired and eyes goes down regularly .Even after that i feel some at lower part which is making my body lower part wider and bad looking. why my eyes going deep inside even i do hv good diet is it curable my face can same as previously and with good looking eyes | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. The fluid you are talking about is actually the semen itself. Body produces semen whenever it is sexually aroused. Such semen should be ejected out of the body, and it is the need of the body. If you do not masturbate or indulge in sex regularly, body finds its own way to eject produced semen. It could be through night fall or urine. Your case is normal and stop worrying. As such leakage is normal, all your tiredness feelings are just in your thoughts. Divert your attention from sex related matters and prioritize. Channel the thoughts towards education and career. 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 have a small burning spot on my back lung or rib at present i have brochortis and allergies taken medicine for both when i breahe very that is when the burning spot starts doent seem larger than a dime to quaeter size it just started this evening did not know if it heart related or my condition to the brochortis abd allergies | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis and allergy related symptom is more rather than heart related. Bronchitis and allergies when uncontrolled can cause worsening inflammation in lungs. And this can cause burning type of sensation. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of inflammation. On the basis of PFT values, treatment is advised. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are treatment of choice. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. 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, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi I have had low hgb results for many years and have been on iron supplements as a result they continue to be low should I be concerned? What may be causing this even with supplementation? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Low hemoglobin levels despite iron supplements suggests that the low hemoglobin is not due to iron deficiency. Thus, more investigations need to be done to know the cause of anemia or low hemoglobin. The investigations include red cell count, hematocrit, red cell indices, vitamin B 12 and folic acid levels. The probable cause of anemia will be determined by these investigations. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 14 year old daughter had a small lump on the base of her skull a year ago. Now it is the size of a quarter and when I touch it she gets a fever. She has had a headache now for the past 2 days with a slight fever and feels like she is going to get sick. And earlier today she felt off balance. Is the lump on the back of her skull causing all these other symptoms? What could the lump be? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have Desmond cyst, some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma or some skin adnexal tumor. She should go for 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 | hi I am 38 years old women i have a left led pain and same side thigh and butt,lower back also i went to so many doctors they gave me oxycontin 10mg for pain 4 to 5 mri done also but nothin now my skin have sometime so itchy and make rash after etch pls help me what to do | Hello, Sorry to hear that our team in the medical was not able to help you out. It would have been perfect if you had mentioned the details of the MRI reports as we could have understood something from it. If you have any issue with the intervertebral disc and nerve entrapment. Now since you are mentioning pain in the hip, thigh, leg and back, I would like to know if the pain symptom is radiating in nature? Also, how is the back pain? Is the nature of the pain sharp shooting or dull aching. If dull aching then it will be related to muscle but if sharpshooting than it will be for nerve. Now coming to an analysis of you, you mentioned your age is 38, so we can look for some Degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. Due to which there might be changes of back pain and nerve getting trapped. For this I will recommend you to try out the exercise for the core, back and lower limbs on both sides. It is mandatory to do exercise in any back pains or radiating pains as due to pain there is a muscle weakness which gets build up over a period of time and once the muscles are weak there is instability of the spinal column. I wish you check for your blood glucose levels along with uric acid too, so we can have a differential diagnosis made to rule out the possibility because. If you can still mention in detail about the MRI it will be really kind of you. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, many back cases associated with leg pain are doing well with conservative management. Like - exercise, physical therapy and yoga. Outcome score is almost as desired to be. Please start the exercise, and you will get a difference in the overall physical well-being. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a 5 year old who woke up Monday throwing up. She only threw up once but has had diarrhea for the last couple of days and has been very tired. Today she woke up complaining of arm and leg pain and we carried her down the stairs. She ate a good breakfast this morning which was the first solid meal she has had in a few days. She did walk from a little after that but is very tired. Is this a simple stomach bug or something more serious with the arm and leg complaints? | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Do you have fever/ spasmodic abdominal pain/ nausea or vomiting/ acidic belching? With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of acute viral gastroenteritis. Myalgic is an integral pro Chat Doctor. You should consult with internal medicine specialist/ pediatrician and should go for thorough check up. You should also go for complete blood count, ultrasound imaging, and serum electrolytes. Viral infection has also some effect on liver and that's why loss of appetite and fatigue is very common with viral infections. You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretic. You should maintain your HY |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi i took a sleeping tablet (10mg) prescribed by my doctor and that night i didnt let myself go sleep after taking it because i thought i was having a panick attack and didnt go sleep and now i have been awake for a good 4, 5 days but i do sleep but i feel like i am still awake though and now my body mass has gone softer and i feel tingling around my body. | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor.sometimes after taking sleeping pills, you get the sleep, but It is not refreshing, and you may feel like your brain is constantly working on some issues. Tingling may be because of inadequate sleep or vitamin deficiency or an s a symptom of Anxiety. You should consult qualified psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment.Meanwhile, you can try breathing exercise, yoga or meditation and self motivation to get rid of anxiety-depression. Avoid excessive use of affine, nicotine. I hope you will be fine soon thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My twelve year old daughter has had a lingering back ache. She had a kidney infection last summer so I thought that s what this might be. I took her to doctor and they said no kidney infection but she had a small amount of blood in her urine sample and they were sending it out for testing. She is still complaining about her back. What could this be? | Hi.... I do not think the back pain is related to the urinary infection or kidney infection which your daughter had. This sort of lingering back pain could be due to heavy school bag or abnormal position in which she sits at school or while doing homework or due to sudden lifting of heavy weights which she is an accustomed to. You can give Paracetamol in the appropriate dose as of now and if it is still persisting after 48 hours or increasing then I suggest you consult your pediatrician regarding this. Regards - |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Good Morning sir,2-months back suddenly in the evening I saw a soft lump over my left neck above the collor bone. I was astonished, I had a pinpoint sessation in the middle like chilley. I cleared the place with dettol. Next day I visited the doctor. They game me cietrizentab. and done FNAC test. It was un conclusive. The lump is not settleing down. Please help. I am restless.Rabindra PrasadDelhi | Hi, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I reviewed all the details of your query, in context of the soft lump in left neck above collar bone. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to have Boil, as it developed overnight with a soft lump above collar bone with a pinpoint chilly like sensation in the middle, which implies boil with pointing head in middle. The cause of worry is because this lump is not settling downtime lumps could be due infective URI / or could be Cold abscess, due to TB amenities. To rule out these possibilities you need to get the Complete blood test/ESR/Interferon Gamma-release assay(IRA) for latent TB infection. Possibility of NHL/ HL lymphoma needs to be ruled out by CT and Excision biopsy with Homeopath studies by a Surgeon/ENT Surgeon, as the and FNAC Biopsy of this neck lymph nodes has come inconclusive. Hope this reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctors and resolve your worries. Will appreciate writing excellent review comments to help the needy patient visitors like you at Chat Doctor. Welcome any further query and information in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I had my periods on 20th of the last month and yesterday I had sex but accidentally the condom broke. So, I took I-pill within two hours of having sex. And today also I had unprotected sex and after sex immediately took I-pill again approximately within one hour. Is there any chance that I will be pregnant? Right now we are not planning to have a child so I am worried. I had a normal cycle of 32 to 35 days. So I am expecting my this month period on 22nd. Could you please tell me that is there any chance to be pregnant? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. There was no apparent need of taking the second I-pill. The first would have sufficed for next 72 hrs as well. However, now your with ChatDoctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | What I m inquiring about is I ve just been diagnosed with secondary raynauds and auto immune disorders. I have also had a big problem with tumeral calcinosis in my elbow and had several operations to remove them. Is this all tied in together. Also I have nephritis of the kidneys | Hi, Thanks for writing in.Autoimmune disorders cause significant deterioration in kidney function and this leads to pain and discomfort from the effect of deposition of immunoglobulins in the kidneys. These changes take place at the microscopic level and a renal biopsy usually proves the cause for the symptoms. If the diagnosis is confirmed then treatment is by a combination of immune modulators and steroids. Chemotherapy and anti metabolites might also have to be prescribed for this purpose. The treatment might take 6 to 8 months with proper treatment and follow up. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a lump(size of golf ball) its between both color bones in the lower part of my neck, been growing since 06 when i first discovered it. I took xrays as a tech everyday for 7 years and not much protected was used! If ive had this lump for over 6 years it couldnt be cancer/lymphoma? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged lymph node due to tuberculosis or lymphoma. Or you may have metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy. 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 | Last night I was awakened with a sharp electric-type pain in my tongue. It happened twice in the night. I am 59 years old and this has never happened to me before. When I touch the side of my tongue there is a bit of sensitivity and tenderness. What could be causing this? What type of doctor should I see an ENT? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The electric shock type of pain in the tongue could be because of the neuralgia of the lingual nerve. Consult an oral physician to rule out neuralgia from other conditions like any lesions over the tongue. If it is because of neuralgia then you have to consult a neurophysician and start with carbamazepine therapy. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I am 24 years old male who is seriously suffering from stomach inflammation, back pain with inflammation and chest pain with inflammation. Please help what can be done. | Hello. The stomach inflammation and pain can be because of gastritis or ulcer like condition. It can lead to referred back pain and chest pain as well. For that, antacid can be prescribed. I suggest you investigate with chest X-ray if the pain is not burning type. You should consult a physician for the examination. For more information consult a family physician online Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i am male,aged 63. during sep 12 i underwent thorough body check up in a reputed hospital at .i do not have bp problem. there is no traces for diabetes. weigh is reported as normal.one observation is as follows left kidney measures11.7x4.9cms.a simple cortical cyst measuring 3.1x3.1cm in the inferior pole extending exophytically.it shows normal echopattern with no evidence of calculi or calyceal dilation. I have not taken any medicine so far.Whether the cyst can be dissolved without taking any allopatChatDoctoredicines.Pl suggest . | Simple cortical cyst can occur normally as age advances. Only when it is multiple or the cyst is large enough to compress the renal tissues and impair its function, or when it gets infected or a hemorrhage occurs inside it, it needs intervention. Else, it can be followed up with USG by the same radiologist every 6 to 12 myths. Provided, your urea, creatinine levels are normal and no evidence of proteinuria, u don't need to take any medications. Just a periodical follow up is enough |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my 12 year old daughter kept me awake untill 1oclock this morning by saying she was not tired, she eventually fell asleep, i woke her at 6.30 this morning for school,she said she wasnt going ,i asked her why and she said because i dont want to ,when i threatened to phone the school she started to scream and shout and punch herself in the head about 6 times so bad she had lumps on her head ,she has done this before and on one occasion blacked her eye,she also said she dosent care about anything and said she wanted to kill herself,what can i do , | Hi Janine west, Forum, I can understand as a parent how u must be feeling after going through history written by you. There can be chances that1)She might be having school phobia - where she might be afraid of going to school, might have anxiety after going to school - so there is avoidance behavior. If forced to go to school she might become aggressive.(this possibility can be there if such behavior is persistent only related to going to school)2) Another possibility that of personality problem (can only label after a8 yr age completion) which can be manifested by stubborn, threatening,attention seeking behavior, demanding,head banging behavior.(happening not only for time of going to school but also other time. ) Both kind of problem can be treated by medication and child-parent psychotherapy. This will help to improve her academic performance and if personality problem then improve as person being-build her life in positive manner. So first take her toward general practitioner for Lump on head treatment. Then take her to the nearest good psychiatrist who can assess in person and definitely help to resolve this problem. Hope it helps. Best regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am having a lot of problems with anal itching, as well as small amounts of feces regularly ending up on my underwhere or outside of the rectum, I have been looking up different possibilities and cant decide what I likely have? Also, I work manual labor in the summer and sometimes towards the end of a hard day I get this, decently sized, really painful red ring around my anus. It is very painful esp. when I come home and shower but the pain usually goes away once I can relax inside for a while. Please help me! | Hi, thank you for writing in to Chat Doctor. Kindly consult a general surgeon regarding your problem as a clinical examination including photocopy is required for an accurate diagnosis. Since you do a lot of weight-bearing going by your profession it is important to rule out any abnormalities of the rectum since you are also complaining of fecal incontinence. Kindly Chat Doctor. Also avoid spicy food. Regards, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my son is 8 years old...he has been throwing up at all times of the day for the past 6 months and has gotten worse over the past 3 months we have taken him to his pediatrician and she put him on Zantac which doesn t seem to make a difference we have taken him back to his pediatrcian and she has referred us to a GI doctor...these are his symptoms...he says his stomach sometimes hurts but not always he says he feels something in his throat and then he just throws up and he throws up hard...sometimes its just stomach acid and sometimes it s food...he throws up when he gets out of bed and somtimes again within 30 after that he can be riding in the car he can be walking at the store or sitting at his desk in school...what could this be...thanks | HI...by what you quote I feel that the child is having GER (gastroesophageal reflux). Your son will need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position - as in the care seat. He should not be sleeping completely flatly.3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small liquors.4. This type of GER is the root cause for the constipation she is having. He needs expert gastroenterology consultation. Regards - |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am having a dark complexion. I use emami fair n handsome cream when i used to move out but it really not working. When i come back my face get more darker. I feel very odd to attaind party due to my dark complexion. Plz suggest some good sunscream or product for healthy fair screen... | Hi, You seem to have dark complexion due to genetic factor. And the exacerbated hyperkeratosis may be caused by tanning effect of sun rays. Other factors like vitamin B12 deficiency, anaemia, endocrinal diseases.etc. should be ruled out. You consult dermatologist for better evaluation of your problem. To reduce pigmentation, you may take vitamin C, nicotine acid and glutathione tablets for long time. Comic acid containing lotion may be applied at night. Sunscreen gel like sun mask aqua gel may be used to prevent tanning effect of sun. Comic acid soap like clear min soap may be used for bathing. You may be benefitted. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,My niece was born with a small hole in her heart. The hole was automatically closed when she was 18 months old. As per our doctor, the hole is permanently closed, and there will not be any problem in future. I just want to clarify that if there is any chance for problems in the future. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It is less likely that a hole that has closed will open again. Hence as regards to the hole in the heart you need not worry if it has closed. A repeat 2D Echocardiogram would be advisable to see the exact status of the hole (if not done) to detect for any other anomalies and prospects regarding the heart. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My daughter just found out yesterday that she has Mono, and Dr told her she probably has been contagious for over a week. I am feeling a bit tired at work, and do not feel great overall, but nothing really bad either. I m thinking that I m probably talking myself into feeling bad (psycho-sematic sp?) Is there an easy way to know if I have contracted it? Any obvious symptoms I should watch for? I know tiredness is a main symptom, but I usually do not get enough sleep anyway so not sure if I m tired more than usual. Are my co-workers at risk? | Thanks for asking your question completely understand your prpblemyou want to know about infectious mononucleosis or also known as kissing disease.it is transmitted by saliva most of the adults have acquired immunity by the age of 40 yrs In adolescence and young adulthood, the disease presents with a characteristic triad-fever, sore throat and enlarged glands. You can get yourself checked if u have all these symptoms.lastly yes your close co-workers will be at risk if you have the disease. Thanks /regards feel free to ask more queries may god bless you with good health |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello doc, i am 36 year old, wt is 100kg, height is 6ft. i did a pemen analysis and found that i have a low sperm count on which less than 40% active and diagnosed to have staphyloccosus which was treated with rocephin inj and oral augumentin tab.what treatment will you recommend for the low sperm, cos i want to have a baby. thank you | HelloThanks for query. Your semen analysis has revealed your sperm count to be low with staphylococcal infection which was treated with antibiotic. Truly speaking there are no medications that can increase sperm count.However, following general measures do help to increase sperm count. 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Taking Camphene Citrate once daily for five days in a week is advised by many Physicians, and they claim it to be effective to increase sperm count. Chat Doctor. . |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I am 37and I am5 feet 1. For the pass 3 week I have been having all the symptoms of pregnancy with the nausea, light headed, sore breast, light abdominal cramping and lots of trips to the bathroom. the only thing is I did have a cycle a week into the symptoms so I thought they will go away but its getting worse. My cycle was cut short last month on the 28th only last 2 1/2 days and usually last 4 to 5. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. Can it be pregnancy but too early to tell or something else | Hi, If you had a normal period during this time, pregnancy can be ruled out. Your symptoms suggest very early pregnancy. As you had a short cycle, you should suspect pregnancy. You can either go for a repeat HPT with a fresh early morning sample or get the serum beta-ChatDoctor assayed. The latter is sensitive and specific. You should also exclude any urinary infection by an urinalysis, examination and sonogram. Please take plenty of oral fluids. Hope your query is answered. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi. i have a 6yr old. she constantly gets fever in her joints associated with a headache, stomach ache & vomitting. ive been back & forth to the doctor with her. they even prescribed her with glasses which hasnt really changed anything. would u happen to know what might b the cause? | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor .your history suggests it may be urinary tract infection. Better get the urine tested microscopically and if possible consult pediatrician and follow his advice. Norfloxacin may be tried for a week or 10 days, and it may help to reduce symptoms. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello doctor i am light wheatish in complexion and my skin is very sensitive, oily and acne prone. right now i have red acne on my cheeks and forehead and even on my scalp . As my skin is very sensitive no face cream and sunscreen suits me. Can you please suggest some good sunscreen which can make my skin look graceful , oilfree, acne free and fair. waiting for your reply please.......help | Hi.dear ne elfin., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., For sensitive skin use the following ...,1) use...LOVER SPF.from Glen mark....it is non-comedogenic., oil-free, PABA-free, Fragrance-free.,., it contains... Vit E, Lover, and Sun active agents., Apply 20 MTS before sun exposure...after 2 hrs again apply .,2) For red acne...use 1% clindamycin with Darlene.CLINDAPENE., from. Unichem company...night application., thanQ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I mastrubated and ejaculated in my hands. Then I washed my hands twice with dettol soap and then dipped my hands in diluted liquid dettol and then again washed with dettol soap.After 30 mins I fingered my girlfriend. Is there any chance of her getting pregnant? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. With the explanation and procedure you gave here, I can be 100% sure that your girlfriend cannot be pregnancy. Sperm dies within minutes in room temperature and normal atmosphere. Sperm only survives within vagina. Secondly you had washed your hand thrice using soap. Sperm cells die immediately the moment it comes into contact with soap molecules. No need to worry. Your girlfriend cannot become pregnant. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my 11 month baby had a very sudden attack of pain in his nose area. was rubbing his nose & in a lot of pain & distress. thick white muscus came out of his nose... i tried to wash the area to see what if there was anything there. 5 minutes later he seems fine. I m thinking that maybe something got up his nose, but can the nose produce lots of white mucus very suddenly? | Hello, I think you are right to consider that something got up in his nose. Yes, little noses still can produce lots of mucous even over a short period of time. Other things to consider - did he get close to a plant/flower/outside and get a sniff of pollen that caused his to itch and sneeze out a mucous glob? In general, if it is gone, its gone and you don't have to worry. If something is stuck up there you should continue to see mucous that will become very smelly and gray. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | back pain I am a 51 year old female 125 lbs. I was thrown from my horse Christmas Day Im sure I have a fractured rib under my breast bone . I also have pain in my back right under my collie bones with some swelling and although I hurt there is numbness. could u please tell Mr what that could be.thank u Debbie | Hello, I had gone through the case and found that it might be hair line fracture or dislocation of clavicle. So do not wait, immediate go for X-ray of right Clavicle bone and ribs and get the proper diagnosis. Might be due that there is pressing of nerve which causes numbness. Meanwhile do not move the hand and take painkiller for subsiding the pain and swelling. Hope my answer will be effective for you. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi i think i have cancer and am too scared to put me mum through the pain beacause her dad just died of it no i am always needing toilet, blocked nose, sore throat, and pains in my chest and sumtimes feel like i cnt breath sum times, am getting dead upset cos am only 20 i dnt want to leave my mum an dad already | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about cancer as cancer is extremely unlikely at the age of 20 years. Your symptoms are more suggestive of viral infection. So better to consult doctor and start appropriate treatment. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. And don't worry about cancer. 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 my father has hepatic encepalepathy and he is very sick and weak and has lots of bed sores too. Right now he is on meds to control the high amonia level in his blood. But how long can the meds help? and how long can a patient live with this condition? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here your father is very sick and having encephalopathy.... So as he has chronic liver disease and elevated ammonia, prognosis is poor here ... Take prescribed Chat Doctor. ...Meanwhile, more fruit juice and green leafy vegetables given... Spinach and carrot juice given... One tsp cumin seed with water can be taken. Ultimate treatment for liver chronic disease is liver transplantation.... In severe case 5 year survival rate poor. Take care.... |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi i am tushar age 23 , every mornin i get up i sneeze 4 to 5 times ... sometimes sneezing doesnt stop & eyes start watering and its even worst .. i avoid taking medicine but when i cant control the sneezing i take allegra & after that then its fine ...please suggest what is wrong with me ... | Hello Pusher, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. From your history, I would first think of allergic rhinitis. I usually prescribe my such patients' combination of montelukast and an antihistamine like fexofenadine (Allegra that you are taking).2. It is important to mention here that above medicines can only "control" your symptoms, they basically do not "cure" allergies.3. I would suggest you allergy testing which will help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know the measures to avoid them. Based on your allergy testing, an Allergist-Immunologist may prescribe you allergen specific immunotherapy which works on immune system to improve your allergy symptoms on a long term basis.4. I would especially think of allergy to house dust mites or indoor molds as you have early morning symptoms.5. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.6. I would also suggest you to take a healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc.) which will improve your immunity and will be helpful in a long run. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have swelling with a pea sized mass just below the right rib cage. I am 48 yrs old, 5 9 and weight about 184. If I touch the area,move just right or bend over it s painful. I had my gallbladder checked back in Sept 2011 and the hyda hyda scan test showed very slow progress, but excreted in normal limits. Can you help??? | Hello, The swelling in the rib cage could be a lymph node related to inflammation. I don't think that it is related to your gallbladder. Anyway, if this persists, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and an abdominal ultrasound, in order to examine the nature of this lump. 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 | I have pain in my abdomen the pain radiates down both legs down to my ankles, at times i feel some sharp pain on the sides, and at times on my bum, i also have prinking pain in my left breast and on my back from the rib area upwards, i have noticed some yellowish discharge from my left breast when i squeeze it. What could this be? | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. The bilateral pain radiation in your case down to the level of ankles with pain centered around your buttocks represents pain of neurological origin. This could in be sciatica by most reasons. I advise you to have an MRI SCAN to assess the degree of nerve compression and plan specific and required surgical management. Coming to your breast discharge, a yellowish colored fluid could be normal milk ejection subjected to hormonal fluctuations. You need not be worried of this. You should seek health consultation only if the discharge is long-lasting, bloody or foul smelling. Consult your neurologist for further management. Post your further doubts if any. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | HiIm trying to get pregnant I want it more than anything to start a family with my husband but I take laxatives every week and eat around 600 calories a day as I am not happy with my body, my period stopped I get maybe 3 a year will I ever get pregnant living like this? :( | Hi, I understand your concerns, but you do not get adequate nutrition. You should eat an average of 1500 calories per day. Also, you should be eating food from all classes including vegetables, fruits, carboy Chat Doctor. Your period stopped because your ovaries stopped ovulating due to starvation. Without ovulation, you can't get pregnant. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had a virus or cold in mid January. Symptoms were nasal and chest congestion with a cough. 6 weeks later the cough persists and is worse in the evening or at night with headaches. I ve been told it could be walking pneumonia. Should I see my physician? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult your doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray to rule out lung infection 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. Lung infection and bronchitis, both are common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI). And both can cause similar symptoms. 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 | I had a CT guided liver biopsy on Thursday 8/28/14 to get tissue samples of cysts, I had a little swelling after and had moderate pain until today. The swelling had gone down as of this morning, and the pain was substantionaly lower. I bent down to pick up some paper off my floor and had a sharp pain in my right upper abdomen where they had entered with the needle. The swelling has returned, but only in the direct area, also I am noticing a stiffness in my back just under my right shoulder. As well as a redish blotchiness to the swollen area. Should I go to the er? Or is this possibly something I can wait to see my doctor about when they open back up after the weekend? | Hi.noted history of liver biopsy and current experience of back stiffness and pain over the site of biopsy. It may be an inflammatory reaction secondary to the procedure. It will resolve spontaneously in a few days time. Analgesics and lukewarm compress may temporarily alleviate the pain. If the symptoms are persistent, it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your doctor, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly. Physical/rehabilitation therapy/exercises is also suggested. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I m 42yr old female been having cervical cancer biopsy for the past 2 yrs something about cells 16 and 18 Idk. But for past couple months I ve been having really bad pain at the bottom of my stomach near pelvic area. Feel achy all over , don t feel like eating, what could be causing this problems | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of cervical cancer depends on stage. In early stages hysterectomy is the treatment of choice. In later stage chemotherapy is needed accordingly. Please send me the results of your cervical biopsy so that I can help you further. 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 m Mukesh serving healthcare people by promoting Pharma product from last 1 year I m having severe back pain which is radiating towards toe of both legs I had consulted by Dr. & done with MRI . The conclusion is I m having slipped disc & need to go for surgery(according to Consulting Dr.) Is it necessary to go for a Surgery? any other alternative to avoid Surgery.? | HelloThanks for your query. You have been suffering from severe backache and diagnosed to have Slipped Disc. You have not mentioned the level of slipped disc in your statement. It is important to know before you take a decision of surgery.In the meanwhile you can try following measures1) Have a Yoga for 1/2 in the morning especially for back. This will help to increase the strength of muscles of the back2)Avoid forward bending3Avoid lifting heavy objects. If the pain is very severe consult some Orthopedic surgeon and take some painkillers as per his advice. Physiotherapy to the back will help to relieve spasm of the back muscles. If your pain persists even after trail of all the measures you will have to go for surgery of (Spinal Cord Decompression) Laminectomy. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My father was diagnosed with hurthle cell carcinoma last march with a 5 cm tumor on his thyroid. Which he had removed. He is 77 years old. He is still feeling really bad and he had radiation several months ago. What are his chances of beating this cancer? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has hurtful cell cancer, and he has gone through surgery and radiotherapy. If tumor is completely removed then chances of survival is high. But he should go for regular follow up to detect early recurrence of tumor. 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 | hi, i have lower back pain, my feet are tingly, sometimes i cant feel them, i am only 30, but feel like old lady, i cant normally walk with my kids.....i was to my gp, he give me exercises and strong pain killers, but pain killers not fix the problem....i have this problem nearly 5 years, and it is going worse...i am very active - running, aerobic, salsa dancing, but back is stil in pain..... | Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from chronic backache. It may be due to vitamin and trace element deficiencies specially vitamin D and vitamin B 12. You need to do MRI to rule out other causes. Back exercises, neurotrophic such as mecobalamine and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised, if it is lower than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hey today after sitting on the couch for about 20 mins I noticed the back of my right hip and the right side of my vagina felt numb. Almost like it was asleep. It s been 4 hours and it still feels numb. Also I have a pain in the right side of my pelvis that feels almost like gas pain but is getting increasingly worse. Any ideas what s going on? | Hello, I have studied your case and I think you have developed neuropraxia. In this condition there is transient pressure on the nerve. It is a reversible condition. I would suggest you to rub that part with mustard oil or ointment like voting gel. You need to take Pregabalin M tablet one time in nighttime. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | first of all befor i month i had mddle chest pain.. now its came to me left side, normaly i feel painging every time & some time little cough also i have, today afternoon i feel my neck also very havy.... ,pls advise me why like that? age 36, weigh 52 | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you are complaining chest pain since one month with dull aching like and shifting... Do you smoking???? Any positive cardiac history ??? First as you also have coughed your resp examination done with stethoscope for rhonchi .... If it is present then bronchi constriction by allergen can cause pain. So it might be allergic condition like asthma. Pulmonary function test done for it... It will also rule out bronchitis along with chest x-ray.... If you are a chronic smoker then fibrotic lung disease ruled out by chest x-ray... If no resp causes present then no need for worry... It could be simple muscular pain... If chest pain increasing then cardiac causes has to be searched by ECG . Take care.... |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | sir,my son age is 8 month.he has convultion with jerk & sometime fit with eye fixed. mri report say-right hippocampal sclerosis.eeg report-bi temporo-occipital epileptiform with frequent spreat to become generalised epileptiform activity.medicine use-epival&lobazam5.but convultion continue.....is it can curable,is my son led normal life,is it harm devolpment of my child | When repeated fits damage the hippocampus, the outcome is unlikely to be normal, ever. He may continue to get fits all his life, or for many, many years. This condition, however, can be treated with stereotactic surgery, where a neurosurgeon will go into your sons brain under controlled conditions and remove the sclerotic hippocampus. This surgery can even stop his fits. However, this is a major kind of surgery, with attendant risks. You should research this both online and offline. See a good neurosurgeon in a large city and consult them for the pros and cons. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have advanced periodontitis: bone loss pretty far on upper front teeth. One of my front teeth had become really loose & not wanting to have it pulled I opted for splinting it 2 wks ago. Right after my splinting, i noticed a small Mount of white pus between my front teeth, when my tongue would hit the roof of my mouth behind them. It happened couple of times but I thought maybe I wasnt brushing well enough. Then yesterday lots of white pus pushed out. Tonight after hot tubbing greenish-yellow puss was pouring out above 3 of my teeth...please help. I am on vacation & tried two emergency dental calls only to have NO one return my call tonight. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query, the gum infection, bone loss, mobility, pus discharge, could be secondary to deposits around the teeth. If the teeth are very much mobile then there is no meaning in retaining those teeth. The splinting will help to retain the teeth for some days. it's better to get your teeth removed and go for fixed or removable prosthesis. You can start with antibiotics after consulting the physician and so saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I m 25 years old male....I has black spot on my nose....as it seems hyper pigmentation....one of my friend suggested cosmelite so from last 4 weeks I m using the same and it works.....but then my anther friends suggested to stop using as it harmful to skin....can u pls suggest what would I do?? Shall I continue or stop using?? | Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at ChatDoctorCosmelite cream contains Mometasone, retinoid and HY Chat Doctor. It is usually prescribed by dermatologists for Plasma and Pigmentation over face. Usage is limited to 2-3 months because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like acne, photosensitivity, skin thinning and telangiectasis, facial hair growth specially in females. It should always be used under the supervision of a dermatologist and that too for not more than 2-3 months would advise that you visit a dermatologist who might ask you to use a triple combination cream like Carmelite initially for 2-3 months but after that usage of a cream containing ingredients like comic acid, glycolic acid, albumin, betray |
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