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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello doctor, im doing masturbation for the past 12 years (since my starting of my puberty), im unable to stop/distract myself even i handled various measures. Due to this, i started to bunk classes both in school as well as college time, and im unable to chat with the opposite gender, i get ego, misunderstanding among my friends. Say me a suggestion, i Should not Again do this in my Future.! | Hello welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Masturbation is safe and pleasure giving procedure. In your case you are having excess masturbation habit and so you are not interested in study. Social anxiety, fatigue also can be because of over masturbation. I suggest you to stop watching porn videos and focus on study at this young age. Yoga and meditation beneficial in your case. Make short term and long term goals. I suggest you to consult psychiatrist for examination and counselling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello. I have a bump in my gums and a red vein? Wierd but on my upper front tooth I have 2 bumps very small. And I also have veins through it. Like. Little red lines. I also have 2 more bumps above another tooth. Its smaller but when I press it, its a bit painful. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bumps on the gums could be multiple periodontal abscesses because of the gum infection. Or it can be multiple excessive bony growths(exocytoses). Consult your oral physician and get yourself examined and get your teeth cleaned and take a course of antibiotics if it is of gum infection. Do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I seem to have lung pain that won t fully go away. I ve had no issues in the past, just this year. Also note that the 2 areas I ve been in this year many people have had breathing problems only this year. I ve had it off and on since April, but worse when allergies are all round, but its November and I m still having it. I got checked by a doctor in July, and I was fine as in nothing damaged or some serious illness like TB or Bronchitis. I got some medicine that could take out a possible infection, which was doubtfully there. I ve cleaned my house as well as I can and my room more so, which is where its the worst. I feel better in different areas too, unless they have heavy pollen or mold, etc.I guess I want to know if I have something other then allergies and what is the best I can do to feel better, OR if only time and winter will stop whatever. | Hello! It seems to be an allergic response at your lungs that is causing your problem. Most likely you seem to have Bronchial Asthma in which the chest feels tight as a result of the airways temporarily getting narrowed. This attack happens whenever there is exposure to some allergen / cold/dust. I feel it's the feeling of chest tightness that you are describing as pain. Can you please tell if you feel short of breath ? Do u wheeze ? Cough and phlegm ? Because if these associated symptoms are also there, and they increase on exposure to dust / cold/ allergens like pollen then it makes asthma the most likely diagnosis. Also do you have symptoms suggestive of allergic response in your other parts of your body . Like allergic rhinitis or skin allergy ? Any family history of allergy or asthma ? Do let me know these details so that it can be more helpful at confirming my provisional diagnosis. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | doctor I have mild pain in left side bottom of chest and shoulder some time, it is not constant and not continuous. My blood sugar ,BP, Cholesterol ,thyorod and ECG reports are normal. No problem in breathing also. Can you guide me what to do further. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Since your all cardiac reports are normal, no need to worry much for cardiac cause. In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain mostly. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in chest and shoulder pain.1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.2. Avoid strenuous exercise.3. Avoid bad postures in sleep and movements causing pain.4. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site. You will mostly improve in 5-7 days with this treatment. If not improved than get done chest x-ray to rule out pulmonary cause like lung infection (pneumonia). |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have pain on the lower right hand side of my stomach. It hurts when I breath and when I sit and when I get up. The pain on the scale of 1-10 is about an 7 or an 8. I am sitting in chair now and it hurts. My stomach is also bloated. I have had this pain for about 2 to 3 days now. The pain is more intense today then it was the past 3 days. I have been taking the supplement CLA for weight loss. I have taken one capsule a day but I have not been taking it regularly for the past two months. I take it with 1400 mg of Fish Oil. What is wrong with me. Could I have pancreatic stones or gall stones. I do not have a fever and I am not vomiting. | HI. Gone through the history you have provided. Odd to know there is no fever, no vomiting in spite of pain in right lower abdomen.7 to 8 ON scale is severe enough. It hurts when you breath-there are few things like appendicular lump, kidney problems and inflamed gall bladder that can cause pain like this on the right side of abdomen. The best way to get the clinical examination by a Surgeon and ultrasonography to find the cause. Pancreatic stones do not present like this. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi..im 25years old and 53kg. 2 month ago ive been diagnosed with puss in the right kidney after doing CT Scan. 1.how puss formation happen in kidney? 2.what the causes of puss formation? 3.can a antibiotics treatment heal this puss formation..what the other treatment? | Hi1) Pus formation in kidney can be due to blockage to urinary tract, urinary tract stones or sometimes due to infection from blood stream in patients with diabetes or immunosuppressed or due to tuberculosis. 2) Pus formation is due to infection3) If there is obstruction this needs to be relieved along with antibiotics. Occasionally the pus have to be Chat Doctor. Specific treatment will be based on underlying cause. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I developed incredible pain on my left side approximately mid way on my rib cage about 2 oclock this afternoon. I dont remember any sudden pain like I cracked a rib or anything. It seems very localized and intense. I did go bowling yesterday for the first time in a long time and I lift a lot at work. I have to take about 6-8 advil to get any relief and hurts to the touch. Any suggestions as to what it could be? | Dear Sir, Thanks for your question. As you mentioned you had developed incredible pain on your left side approximately midway on your rib cage which was sudden in onset. It seems very localized and intense as per your complained. You went bowling yesterday for the first time in a long time, and you lifted a lot at work. Your pain was that intense that you need to take painkillers frequently. Now as per your history and your presentation of pain, I would say it is very unlikely related to heart. Now there are few possibilities1. It can be muscular pain due to heavy lifting which leads to muscle spasm and causes intense pain2. It can be hair line rib fracture which you might not have noticed and which may or may not be even seen on chest x-ray Wish you speedy recovery |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | sir i have cirrosis of liver fluid formation getting tapped once 25 days doctor has given this tab. from sample. Will it workout for my problem. I am totally tetoller non smoker i am 62 yrs old i had 2 times open heart surgery in which mitral valve was replaced. Now 40 yrs have gone. I have good appetite other systems are alright. Please advise me asto what should do sir. Srinivasan Swaaminaathan india chennai | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have cirrhosis of liver, and it leads to ascites. You should go for routine and microscopic examination of ascetic fluid. It will give idea whether is transitive or oxidative. Then you should take treatment accordingly. High protein diet will help you along with multi vitamin Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, my younger sister woke up this morning with a painful mark on her wrist. Its white in the centre and has a red ring around it, and spans about 2cm across. Its not scaly and itchy like it would be if it was ringworm, and its completely flat. She says nothing has burnt her or bitten her or anything. Any ideas what this could be? Thank you! | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Looks like your sister has developed a lesion of Vector dermatitis.also known as Panders dermatitis. Panders dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of red lesions on exposed areas of the body. The disease is provoked by an insect belonging to the genus Panders. Such lesions due to insect bite usually have a history of sudden overnight development. You need to apply an antibiotic/steroid combination cream over the lesion (something like flutist, Unibet) twice a day. Take oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day to decrease the redness Do not use any moisturizer or lipstick over the lips till the time the lesion heals Hope it helps To wish your sister speedy recovery Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My daughter had a viral upper respiratory tract infection about 6 months ago and since that has had a chronic cough, worse at nights, sometimes associated with wheezing, and certainly worsened by milk products/chocolates. She has hada chest x-ray, blodd tests etc, and has been diagnosed with asthma. However, on good doses of inhaled fluticasone/oral monteleukast/ zyrtec and albuterol prn, she has not improved much. Some doctors say this is astma, others say she has allergies. She sometimes coughs so much at night that she vomits. SHe has also been prescribed a few rounds of antibiotics (azithromycin, cefuroxime) without help. She does snore at night, and does have eczema. Since the astma meds were not helping much we have stopped them, but she continues to have a cough most days. There is no fever. She usually ahs a good appetite. need help! | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By her history and description, possibility of asthma is more. Asthma is allergic disease. And best treatment of allergy is identification of allergen and if possible complete avoidance of it. So better to consult first identify the causative allergens in her case. For this, you need to get done allergy testing in her. Once allergens are known, we should avoid all of them. Also, don't stop asthma treatment. You should continue all the asthma treatment including inhalers. Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 24, 53 and 115 pounds. Never had any major medical problems before.I have been congested and coughing for about a week and yesterday I went to my stylist to get my hair done..I was sitting down most of the time and was coughing repeatedly, after I cough my vaginal area(my pelvis) hurt a little, and now I cant even pee from the pain...it feels like pressure on my pelvis and I dont even want to cough because its so painful, I had to hold my pelvis(put a little pressure on it) to make is less painful. What could it be? | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* Pelvic pain is in concern with excess straining of bowel loops when coughing* Remedies for better cough management - Gargles with salted lukewarm water with added peppermint oil.- Avoid much sugar, oil, ghee, beverages, chilled items, non veg.- Avoid exposure to cold.- No smoking or alcohol.- Primary relief with Salon pearls and Mini OD , further antibiotics may be needed as per clinical condition. Hope this clears your query. Welcome for further guidance. Regards dear. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my son is 4.8 yrs old, has fever 101.6 f n has loose motions, givin him zanocin 6ml twice daily, pantop tab before food twice daily and crocin suspension every 4-5 hrs, still fever not comin down, he has severe stomach infection, few enlarged lymph in rif n lds, 17*13 mm... | Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your son is not well. He probably has a gastrointestinal infection which is often caused by a virus called rotavirus though it could also be caused by certain bacteria. Antibiotics have been given to control it but in case the cause is viral, it is unlikely to respond. The temperature needs to be kept in control by cold sponging and use of medicines like paracetamol. Although you have not indicated the location of the lymph nodes, let me mention that in case of an infection, the lymph nodes try to limit the infection from spreading and get swollen in the process. So that is probably the case here. To keep the temperature in control, I would suggest you to sponge the child with water at room temperature. You can give him a bath too when the temperature is high. Do not wipe Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have severe upper back pain. Feels like someone clenching their fist in it and digging nails in it. Will be moderate for a bit, and then will tighten again and be painful. Radiates to front chest pain (chest just has mild to moderate pain) radiates to neck, which is mild, Shortness of breathe, extreme fatigue. I have had mild symptoms for three weeks. Intensity is getting stronger and more painful. Is this a heart attack. How long do heart attacks last. Should I wait and go to clinic tomorrow. | I have gone through the details provided by you. Let me assure you that this is not a case of heart attack. Your upper back pain is occurring due to muscle spasm. The muscles sometime go into spasm and remain contracted in the process giving rise to fatigue and pain. I would insist you to take some muscle relaxant like MySpace forte twice a day for a couple of days and see if you get some relief. Hot compress alternating with cold compress should help in reducing the pain. You should definitely go to the clinic tomorrow. It might still be worthwhile to remain in the follow-up of a doctor who can examine you and tell if there are any other possibilities to consider and can intervene accordingly. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My daughter is 32. She had cervical cancer twice (age 25 & age 26). It was removed by laser surgery . The second time it came back it was a different type of cervical cancer (cell shapes were different and grew outward also. At age 31 she had a thyroid problem that the doctor predicted would turn into cancer. A few months ago, emergency room doctors found gangrene in her cervix and ovaries. It was removed surgically. Now she goes to clinics every day for intravenous treatments for plasma because she vomits blood and it pours out every opening in her body. Over the year she lost 30 lbs. She can t have a pet scan because she is allergic to the dye. The doctors said her body is shutting down and she could expect a painful death. | Hi, Extremely sorry to hear about your daughters condition. The reason of blood vomiting is not very clear, probably her complete blood count may be helpful to assess her condition. Cervical cancer can rarely produce this sort of complications. Probably some other etiology is responsible for it. Anyway supportive treatment should be continued and depending on pathology report of ovary and cervix specimen any treatment can be planned, consult your doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Does compression fractures affect or cause pinched nerves in the lower lumbar spine .My compression fractions started in the thoracic spine in the 3rd, 4th, 5th thorax spine. Now the lower spine diagnosis is spine is said that i have a pinched nerve to the point I have problems walking sitting, standing andlying down to the point this pain is excrutating pain with any activity at all worsens this condition so bso bad there is even stiffness in the left side of my neck the pain is radiating every where from pelvic region left and right sides of my kidneys. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The pinched nerve is not connected to the compression fractures of thoracic spine. On the other hand, you could be having another problem of disc prolapse in the neck or lower back region, resulting in pinched nerve and giving rise to pain in the neck, arm, lower back and legs. MRI spine focussed at cervical and lumbar region would help in the diagnosis. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have several small white bumps no bigger than a fine point pen tip on my gum and then there is one big bump. My gums are pink, but where these bumps are that region of my gum is whitish/pale. And the side of my mouth is swollen. What does that mean | This means that you are most likely having pus in your gums which can indicate gum disease. If you are systemically healthy and have no medical complains and you're swelling has been persisting then you can start antibiotic amoxicillin 500Β mg thrice a day and visit you dentist who would rule out the cause for such a pus which would be forming either due to a decay or gum disease and either of it warrants further treatment. Do not delay this further since you already have a swelling, and it may worsen the state of tooth as well as your general health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Dear Dr Bienenfeld, I am a 62 year old white female that recently located from northern VA to the rural area of Van Buren County, AR. For the last 3 1/2 years, I have been on medication for adult ADHD that has truly transformed my life. It was at the urging of my family that I originally sought help for symptoms that I have had since childhood. I have been very stable on: Generic Concerta (methylphenidate) 54 mg ER: one each AM as well as generic Adderall 20mg each afternoon as needed. I am in need of a psychiatrist in the Van Buren county of Arkansas who would be wiling to renew the above medications. I have no allergies whatsoever. I do take generic Lipitor for a slightly high cholesterol and even though my diet is excellent and I exercise regularly, it is still necessary to have a bit of help with medication. I have no history of heart problems or problems with blood pressure and my family history is negative for that as well. I am retired and enjoying the Ozarks in close proximity to my relatives. Last week a friend and I traveled 3 hours to see a psychiatrist whose receptionist assured me should be no problem in renewing my medicines. We actually felt as if we had entered the Twilight Zone, lol. The psychiatrist insisted on seeing us both. She went into great detail regarding her medical crisis of the past year. She gave us a tour of her facility and showed us a chair that she helped invent for depression. We were shown the many gifts bestowed on her by her patients as well as pictures of her with celebrities as proof that she has been a psychiatrist to the stars in past years. After about 1 1/2 hours, she revealed that I would need to see a psychiatrist closer to my home. She offered to provide names of specialists close to me but her receptionist still has no such messages for me. She does seem like a lovely lady but it did come across as more than a bit unprofessional. Thank you in advance for helping me find a solution to my situation. Warmest regards, Sandy Umstott Anesthetist, Retired | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I see that you have vast knowledge about medical field and other aspect. I see that you are depressed and anxious. Present research outcomes show that a combination of pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, meditation and exercise could ease many of the mental disorder, especially anxiety and depression. I request you to consult a psychologist / psychiatrist nearby to your home, because that will be beneficial for long term treatment. 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 | I just started the beyaz pill about 3 weeks ago and started my cycle about 3 days ago. I usually have minor cramps 1-2 days before starting and then not at all throughout my cycle. This time however, I had no cramps prior to starting but have had severe cramps all the days of my cycle. Ive also been experiencing nausea for about 5 days but only for a few hours a day on an intermediate level so I dont know if its associated with the pill or perhaps a stomach bug. Is this normal with this birth control? I took a pregnancy test because Ive heard of women bleeding and cramping even when pregnant in the early weeks but it came out negative. | Pills are almost 100% effective if you take them every day at the about the same time and rarely miss a pill (double up if you miss and use back up if you miss more than once). It doesn't matter if you don't have. If you pleader regularly or if you spot. They are still that effective if taken correctly. Usually women on the pill have fewer cramps than women who don't take the pill because bleeding I s usually much lighter. It does however take a few months for your body to adjust to the changes caused by the pill. If you are continuing to have severe cramps through the next couple cycles it will be time to be evaluated for some other things that can cause pain such as an infection. I hope this information helps. The nausea should also decrease over time. If it continues you might want to try changing when you take your pill. Sometimes it's better to take it with a little food. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband had a cystoscopy yesterday morning and is still having a lot of kidney pain, nausea and vomiting. Is this common? It was found he has a 2-3 cm cancerous tumor. Also what is the most common treatment for this. His Urologist wants to remove his left kidney. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your concern, the cystoscopy may be painful to your husband, (Post surgical pain) and he may not be able to tolerate this pain, this might have developed vomiting, give him Ondansetron sublingual tab. This will relieve his problem, the treatment of cancerous tumor are surgical removal, chemotherapy, radiotherapy (Combination of these three) the oncologist and the once surgeon can only take the decision have nice day. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Thank you for writing. You had indicated that the recurrent numbness or twitching in the hands could be a result of the concussions - diffuse axonal injury - frontal and/or temporal lobe.It has not completely gone away after this most recent concussion (2 years ago) as it did with the earlier ones. Am I correct that with repeated concussions, the chance of lasting symptoms increases - and why is it that the axons? won t heal all the way - as before | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that the atonal damage is important damage of the brain cells. It is usually irreversible. Repeated brain trauma, can lead to repeated brain cell death, which leads to a more severe clinical situation. I would recommend performing a brain MRI to examine the possible brain lesions. An EEG is necessary to exclude possible epilepsy (including mycology) which could be responsible for those twitching in the hands. There is no cure to brain damage. But we can try to improve the situation with physiotherapy and antiepileptic Chat Doctor. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi... for the last week ive had flu-like symptoms that include constant aching knees and joints. Also neck strains and pain that comes and goes. I have fevers regularly, headaches, slight dizziness, loss of appetite, tiredness, chapped lips and stomach pains. ive been to the doctor and theyve told me to just rest, but I have the feeling that its something bigger.. Thanks, kim | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have fever and stomach pain which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen for fever in dosage of 15Β mg/kg. You should take proper rest. You should take plenty of fluids to rely Chat Doctor. Furthermore, you should do tepid sponging as well. Visit general physician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out underlying cause of fever whether bacterial or viral and start treatment accordingly. You can take paracetamol along with antacids/ proton pump inhibitors. Avoid taking cold carbonated beverages and hot and spicy food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi,I am a 43yo male and have just had a ct scan in which it showsi have 3 lesions, 1 right heptaic solid hypoechoic lesion measuring 3.3mm x 2.5mm and 2 hyperechoic lesions right lobe measuring 1.0 x.8mm and 1.9 x 1.6mm hypoechoic lesion with peripheral achogenic rim.Post contrast scans were performed, durind the portal venous phase. All thrre lesions show a similar appearance being hypodense with lobulated peripheral infilling during the portal venous phase. All become isodense with liver on delayed phase scans. Appearance are typical of hepatic haemangiomata. I have now been advised to have another ct scan in a years time as well as a blood test in 6 weeks time. What are your thoughts on my precautions? My GP has advised me to stop drinking alcohol until my blood test is done to see if there are any improvements, I consume 8std drinks per week. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Going by your report findings, lesions measuring 3.3 x 2.5 mm, 1.0 mm x 8 mm and 1.9 x 1.6 mm are very small. Also words hypoechoic and hyperechoic are terms used in ultrasound scan. Please re confirm size and words used in your report. Even if we take the findings of post contrast scan to hold good, you really need not worry about these lesions. Meningiomata of size mentioned by you are always benign. A blood liver function test can be done, and ultrasound scan can be done after 6-month intervals. If felt necessary (increase in size and number) then a CT scan can be done. Alcohol might be temporarily restricted to get proper blood test results. Please discuss you blood test results with your doctor. Hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my brother, age 50 years went to the hospital for endoscopy procedure, he did not see his physician before they put him out, he ask to see him, after he woke up from the procedure he felt discomfort in the lower abdomen ask ask his nurse why he is feeling that way, she said oh it happens sometimes after a procedure. he was discharge, still have not seen his doctor who suppose to have done the procedure. Later on in the evening he was rush back to the emergency room because of terrible pain in his lower abdomen. at the same time He could not void, A resident could not answer his question but inserted a catheter, he got some relief but later on at home the pain increase from 1 to 10 he went back to the emergency room, now his PPC went on vacation with out seeing his patient and tell him about the outcome of the procedure. Another resident doctor had Ex-ray done and told him that he has kidney infection. He is on antibiotics. He is still has some discomfort.All his test was ok before he had his procedure, I am wondering if the doctor who did the procedure might have use an unsterilized instrument or did his kidney or intestine got perforated? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. Forum. Your brother of 50 years had been to hospital for endoscopy, (it is not clear whether gastrostomy, arthroscopy, colonoscopy, or something else. ) If it is arthroscopy, or ureteroscopy can cause infection, if it is others on possibility of infection to kidney. If it is perforation the scene will be different, there will be shock etc. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Pain in the lower abdomen suggests urinary tract infection, stone in the urinary tract, prostatitis, descending colon infection, etc. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my mother in law aged 67 has been diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer. Both kidneys are affected alongside uterus and cervix. Drs are saying she is not fit for chemo due to other health probs. most of her children live abroad. How much time does she have left? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Stage 4 cancer is an advanced stage of cancer wherein there is involvement of surrounding as well as distant sites. Treatment in stage 4 is only symptomatic and there is no definitive treatment. The survival time in stage 4 bladder cancer is dismal, however, no exact time period can be determined. It may vary from few weeks to few months. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello doctor, i was married three years before.but we are not able to concieve a child.And the problem is with me i have less count of sperms(14%).what type of treatment we should take. Doctor is suggesting us a (iui) tretment.Just reply wheather it is ok or not. saurabh(India) | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question.14% sperm count is not sufficient enough for me to explain, although sperm motility is also important to know the result. I would advise doing color Doppler ultrasound of scrotum to rule out varicocele and to see testes vascularity. If this report comes normal and your partners report also normal then GUI intrauterine insemination in better option. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Im having heart pain that feels like a needle pocking me, it comes and goes but lately its been happening more frequently, should I be worried? My dad has the same thing but we have never been to the doctor since it just comes and goes. What should we do? | Hiusually pain of cardiac origin is dull aching in nature it is often termed as heaviness in chest needle like pocking sensation is very unlikely to be of cardiac origin, but the golden rule of medicine is that there is no rule you have not mentioned your age you smoking habitant ailments pain in area of chest can also be caused due to muscular sprain, gastritis, heart burn, acid peptic disorders, and some lung problems also cardiac origin pain is often associated with breathlessness on walking or climbing upstairs pain starts in the chest and migrates to hands upper part of abdomen and towards backs of now according to details given by you its pointing more towards a muscular pain thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | mri cervical spine shows c4-5:small bilateral paracentral disc bulges mildly indenting the thecal sac and right nueral foramen. no evident nueral compression.c5-6:small bilateral paracentral disc bulges mildly indenting the thecal sac and right nueral foramen. Minimal focal compression of right exiting c6 nerve root.can this be treated? What are the precautions to be taken? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through the MRI cervical spine report, as posted by you. Treatment depends on the patients symptoms and the findings of clinical examination. However, what we can say is that your problems are minor and would not require surgery. Treatment would consist of medications such as pregabalin and physiotherapy. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I feel something like a ball rolling in my chest, especially after eating for the past few weeks. I ve taken tumps but not sure if they help all the time. Almost like I keep swolling something down the from path. could it be heartburn or something? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it is mostly HERD A (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease). But we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG and if this is normal than no need to worry. This is because of HERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,I seem to have a recurring spot on my back. Feels like a bite but it never heals and never goes away. It also has a brownish dark area on the skin around it. No pain. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Exactly how long it has been there? Please send few more close up photographs? Any family history? Any history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension or any other medical illness? |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi Doc, My 4 and a half month old baby boy is suffering from loose motios from last 3 days. There is mucus in his stool as well. The motion is very thin and watery as well. He is doing motion as early as he is taking mother feed or anything else. We tested his stool and the report is that he has redusing substance positive. could you please explain what excatly is that. Also the doctos to which we have consulted suggested not to give him milk for another 2-3 days not even mother feed. he said he has diarreaha due to lactose intolrence | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor .1. This is not infective diarrhea.2. This is not lactose intolerance either.3. In any exclusively breastfed baby, presence of reducing substances in the stool sample is normal. One cannot diagnose lactose intolerance based on this. What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. When the baby takes milk, the stomach expands - then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastronomic reflex. Do not worry. 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. 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 had a small pimple like projection on on labia monora, i thought it may get alright by 3 to 4 days, but now it has turned to a small lump and the whole left labia minora is swollen. I feel it very painful to sit , walk and touch. pls let me what is due to and any treatment for this. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some inflamed cystic lesion or some benign tumor. You should consult your gynecologist and go for examination. Then take treatment accordingly. If needed you can go for biopsy of that lump to know exact cause. 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 | About 2 weeks ago I had an allergic reation to something I may have eaten, it is yet to be determined and my face swelled up and turned bright red. My eyes were so swollen that I could hardly see. I went to emergency and the doctor there just told me to take an antihistimine and if it doesn t go away then come back. Well I did as he suggested and the swelling didn t go down, so I went again to emergency and this time a different doctor asked all that I had been eating and doing etc. I am allergice to sulfa drugs and was taking hydrochlorthazide (sp?) which he told me contains sulfa and he suggested i stop it for a couple of weeks and in the meantime prescribed prednazone for 5 days. After 3 weeks my face finally went back to normal and I am going to look further into what I am allergic to. However in the mean time I have just contracted a cold and I ve had it for 3 days now and every morning my eyes, especially my upper eyelids are extremely swollen and this is not normal for me......I have been applying ice packs but is there something else you can suggest...is this normal for some people to have extremely swollen upper eyelids...or should I be looking further into this? | Hello, Thanks for your question. From your history there are two things that stand out as possible causes of your eyelid swelling. You mentioned that you noticed the swelling and your cold around the same time. A common cause of eyelid swelling is conjunctivitis that could be caused by some viruses that also cause a cold. Look out for associated "pink/red" appearance of your eye with discharge. This should resolve in a few days by maintaining proper hygiene of the eye. You mentioned that you had stopped taking HY Chat Doctor. If it was for blood pressure control, then were you put on an alternate |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a tightness and swelling in my Glossopalatine arch in my mouth with developing black bruise looking marks on my cheeks inside my mouth. Over the weekend I had a stress test with radioisotopes, and a CT Scan with dye. I had severe pain, difficulty breathing, and my D-DImer was elevated, but they never found a clot. Are they related? | Helloi have gone through your query. A nuclear stress test measures blood flow to your heart muscle both at rest and during stress on the heart. This test is done to look for a coronary artery disease or another heart problem, test can be done to pinpoint the cause of symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath. D-dimer test can be performed when conditions such as acute deep vein thrombosis is suspectedD-dimer values i don't tank your palatoglossal swelling is related to your heart condition or any of these recent tests. Swelling in palatoglossal arch can be due to an infection mostly a viral or strep infection. For bacterial infection you need to take antibiotics. Maintain proper oral hygiene as you might seem to have a heart condition i would suggest you to visit a doctor before taking any medication Hope this and helps |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | HELLO MY SON IS 8 YEARS OLD AND HE HAS MED SIZE LUMP RIGHT UNDER HIS EAR IT WAS SMALL NOW IT MED SIZE AT FIRST HIS FACE WAS SWOLLEN THEN IT HURTS WHEN HE SWALLOWS NOW HE CANT LAY ON HIS RIGHT IT HURTS HIM THE DOC SAID THAT ITS A MUSCLE IN HIS EAR THAT GETS INFLAMED I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO THEY CALLED FOR BLOOD WORK AND A THROAT SWAB BUT IM GETTING WORRIED | Hello dear!a photograph of the swelling would be more beneficial for me to diagnose. It could be a swollen lymph node due to throat infection and that's why the doctors have called for throat swab. It could be mastitis for which blood samples are necessary to check infection and if it comes out positive they will prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications for a week usually, and he will be fine, dont you worry. I would recommend tab Ibuprofen 200 mg thrice daily for 3 days (avoid on empty stomach) to relieve the pain, and it will settle the swelling too. Hope it will help. Wishing your child good health :-) |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, After i sneeze it smells like honey or sweet oatmeal. the smell is not always present. Im 34 male, the first time i ever smelled this was next to a co-worker who sneezed very strong oatmeal time smell. Note. at that time i never had this smelly sneeze if you will. i noticed it about six months later and now it comes and goes. thanks | When we sneeze, the secretions of our nasal mucosa are expelled out. So this smell comes from her nasal mucosal secretions our secretion smells largely depends upon two factors:-Our diet-Any underlying medical condition we are affected without need to be investigated. Are you taking anything sweet, smelly in diet on a regular basis? Maybe a certain wine etc. Just as an example, people who smoke expel a smoky smell when they sneezeTypically, diabetics have an ammonia like smell in their breath or sneeze. Patients with liver disorders or kidney problems may also smell similarSinus problem/ENT exam is suggested. This is so because, sinus problem is the most common cause of smelly sneezes meditation and regular exercise which will help in increasing the immunity and limit allergic episodsWish You Good HealthRegards Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have an "air pocket" in my chest, it has been there since last night (about 12 hours now) with heart burn but that is only at night. I have a history in my family of heart problems, a sister died at 43, an uncle at 45. It is a little scary but think I might be over reacting. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of heart burn related chest pain is more likely. But since you have strong family history of heart diseases, better to get done ECG and 2d echo first to rule out heart diseases. If both these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.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 | Hi - my son is almost 22 years old. He was a 10 week premie and had a grade 3/4 cerebral hemmohrage. He was seizure free until he was about 10 years old. Then they started after he fell and struck his head. He has used a wheelchair due to Cerebral Palsy. He takes Keppra, Celexa, Trileptal and another one that I cannot remember. His seizures come about every 30-45 days. Theyve been classified as partial focal seizures and sometimes they last up to 45 mintues and we use 2 diastats sometimes. Any thoughts? I am interested in vitamins or herbs. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the complaints of your son. He has epilepsy, which is fairly well controlled on multiple medications. As he had brain hemorrhage, he is likely to require anti-epileptic medications for entire life. Vitamins and herbs may not help much. However, vitamin B12 deficiency should be looked for, as its deficiency can exacerbate seizures. If he has vitamin B12 deficiency, then, he should be given B12 supplements. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 9 weeks pregnant. In the past few weeks I have been experiencing vision problems where I can see but things are not focused in leaving me feeling off. I dont know if it matters but my neck is stiff and soar. When the vision problems start then a little later headches. Earlier today when it happened I went to get something to eat hoping that would make me feel better, and when asked if needed sauces I could not think of ketchup. I dont like how I feel when it happened and scared of what could be the problem. | Hallow Madam, All these signs are pointing towards some tumor or infection in the brain. Please do not ignore it. Please report to the Neurologist ASAP. You might have to undergo MRI scan of your head. Since the vision is blurred, there seems to be tumor which is pressing from inside the skull. Stiffness in the neck is also suggesting intracranial irritation of the brain coverings. Please rush to the neurologist. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi,2 years back i undergo through a servical spines surgery (c4 c5 c6)...but still now i fell a burning sensation in my left palm and pain in my shoulder..can you please suggest me something which help me to cure this.I am taking typtomer 25 mg every day to get relief from that pain...please help | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a nerve damage or compression, caused by surgery. For this reason, I would first recommend performing a nerve conduction study to examine your nerves. Regarding treatment, you should know that Customer can help with the chronic management of the pain. Anyway, considering the fact that the pain persists, I would recommend adding pregabalin or Gabapentin to your actual therapy. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | why is it when I do something as simple as comb my hair or pick up a trash can, my muscles feel like i ve been working out. it s like a burning soreness type feeling or i could hold my arms out in front of me for ten seconds and the burn of like i was doing weight exercises? what is going on? | Hello, I have studied your case and your report. Due to cervical stenosis burning soreness may remain persistent to compression of nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your arm and pain.Also, there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief. 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 my dad was just diagonised with prostate cancer ....His psa was 4 last year and it jumped up to 9 this year...A biopsy was done 5 of the 12 core came back with a posiitve result...my dad has a small prostate...the doctor has recommended surgery. My dad is 62 very healthy and has had no problems intil now...Is surgery the best option? | Your dad can undergo surgical removal of the prostate, or prostatectomy, which is a common treatment either for early stage prostate cancer or for cancer that has failed to respond to radiation therapy. The most common type is radical retropubic prostatectomy, when the surgeon removes the prostate through an abdominal incision. Another type is radical perineal prostatectomy, when the surgeon removes the prostate through an incision in the perineum, the skin between the scrotum and anus. Radical prostatectomy can also be performed laparoscopically, through a series of small (1 cm) incisions in the abdomen, with or without the assistance of a surgical robot. Regards and take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Thank you for your time Dr..I have been having a dull persistent pain in my lower left abdoman for about two weeks. It is just above my hip and around to my back and above my groin area. lacking in energy and feeling tired even after a good night sleep. however the pain did keep me restless last evening | Hello and thank you for asking Chat Doctor, I understand your concern and I studied your case. You didn't mentioned your age and gender, so I will have to be very general. In both genders above 50 years diverticulitis can manifest with these symptoms. It could also be something connected with your spine or hip, so your musculoskeletal system. So I suggest you to visit your GP who will do a better examination that will take him in the right direction with further tests. I hope this answer was helpful to you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I live in Buffalo, NY. My 18-year old daughter, who plays very competetive soccer, has scoliosis that has progesses to 56 degrees. We have been told she needs surgery. Is there any way to look up credientials and results of surgeries performed by a specific doctor in our area. The doctor that we have been dealing with is Dr. Robert D. Galpin of University Orthopedics who supposedly specializes in pediatric scoliosis but we cant find any information on him besides from the University Orthopedic website. | Hi, Early or mild symptoms of adult degenerative scoliosis may respond well to non-surgical treatments. Physical therapy can improve strength and flexibility in the trunk and legs, while nutritional changes and aerobic exercise can help patients lose weight, thereby decreasing the stress on the lumbar spine. Injections into the epidural space or into the spinal joints may help decrease inflammation and reduce back or leg pain, and alternative treatments such as acupuncture may also give relief. Bracing does not usually provide satisfactory relief. In some patients, symptoms may progress in spite of non-surgical care. This is often the case when a nerve root is chronically compressed. Surgery may then be appropriate. Surgical intervention can be broadly categorized into three groups:Simple decompression, Decompression with short fusion and Decompression and scoliosis correction surgery. The link below will help you find neurosurgeon at NY, their qualification surgery done and appointment detailshttp://neurosurgery.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/z-conditions-guide/adult-degenerative-scoliosis. Regards Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Since my daughter went exclusively to formula and we switched kinds she has been having small thick grey poops and going only about every 2 days. She was put to formula due to slow weight gain, and is getting polycose added. Is this from iron in the formula or should I worry? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. What your kid is having is not a diarrhea and is only a gastronomic reflux. It is quite common for babies of this age group t pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. 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. 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 | Im 39yr Male.Im 185 lb.And i have a High Cholesterol 2 yrs back,then the doctor suggested Primovatin tablet - used for 1 month and got a liver irritation(fatty liver),then after 4 months it is in same state.ALT is 104 last yr and 100 this year.Doctor suggests for biopsy.Should i go for biopsy?Is that safe? Or is there is any other way i can reduce this fatty liver? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Noted you had high cholesterol and taking Chat Doctor. ... You have not mentioned your cholesterol level. Do you have diabetes ??? Smoking and alcohol history ??? Cardiac history ??Anyhow, here you have to decrease cholesterol and take care of liver by....... Avoid excess fried and fatty food... Fruit juices good like papaya, orange, grapes etc.... Trans fat food has to cut of from diet like butter, pizza, red meat etc..... Avoid alcohol..... Regular one hour exercise done..... Whole grain, cereal can be taken..... If still no improvement then further options can be thought..... Just now according to my view and history provided no need for biopsy..... Take care..... |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a rash on my waist area that I have had for over a month and it seems to be spreading. I can t seem to find any pictures on the internet so as to identify it. it sometimes itches, heats agrivates it, and it tends to cause very dry skin I also do not have any medicaql insurance at the moment for I am unemployed. I have tried a vitamin A&D ointment, a psoriasis multi symptom ointment, and a staphAseptic ointment with no result. please advise | Hi. Thanks for the query you have not explained how the rash looks. There can be several possibilities. From the site and the kind of symptoms you mention, I would think about the possibility of a ringworm infection. Called Tina corporal, it is a superficial dermatophyte infection characterized by either inflammatory or noninflammatory lesions on the skin. A pruritic, slowly spreading annular plaque is characteristic of a symptomatic infection. Patients occasionally can experience a burning sensation. A potassium HY Chat Doctor. Topical therapy is recommended for a localized infection. Topical creams having antifungal components, eg, ketoconazole/ clotrimazole/ fluconazole should be applied to the lesion and at least 2 cm beyond this area once or twice a day for at least 2 weeks. Hope this helps.take care! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Diagnosed w Bactrial pnemonia on Oct.28,2014(I waited to go to ER for about 1.5 weeks got sick:Oct. 18, 2014). Was given *Levoflaxacin*500 mg for 7 days & gallon of IV fluids & pain med. Wasn t any better. Went back on 11/08/14 said it was gone. IV fluids/anxiety med... By than in bed for 3+ weeks. Went to my PCP on 11/17/14 and she said no u still have it. So now 750 mg *Levoflaxacin* & pain med... Lost 27 lbs so far...And I m stil in bed stomach cramps/fatigue/insomnia/ shortness of breath( not as bad)/dehydrated/ache all over/ bad headache/nausea. *CBC*: RBC=2.97mg HCT =L 30% MCH=H 32.1 HGB=L 9.9g/dc PLT=H 548 k/ul MON%= H 9.8% ( rest on CBC normal). *CMP*: K=L 3.1 GLU=H 108 Creatine=H 1.09 CA= L 86 ALB= L 3.0 NA= L 131 mmo/c...(H=high L=low). After all that...no energy what so ever!! I took all antibiotic and still am losing weight/no appetite & trying to force fluids. I m 5 10 & now 123lbs. It s been just over a week since last went in. I m 50 yrs old. Do blood results look just alright? Pnemonia should be gone. If so, how long to recover. 6-7 weeks in bed is no good. Should I go back again. I m tired of this-just want another opinion on what more I can do. Thank u and sorry for the novel. Coleen | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x-ray repeat.2. CT thorax if needed.3. Sputum culture and sensitivity4. Sputum examination for AFB. Repeat chest x-ray is needed to rule out position of your pneumonia, means it is decreasing or static or worsening. CT thorax will be more informative if x-ray is inconclusive. Since you are having ongoing weight loss, tuberculosis must be rule out as a cause for your pneumonia. Ideal way to treat pneumonia is by isolating the causative organism and start appropriate antibiotics according to sensitivity report. This will avoid haphazard use of antibiotic and prevent Chat Doctor. So better to first consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I am a 53-year-old female. I had gestational diabetes and 11 years later my sugar levels were high so started taking Glycomet. However, the fasting sugar level in the morning is always high and PP is less than fasting. Recent HbA1c is 6.9. Do I have to continue medicine? I walk daily for one hour and eat raw vegetables for breakfast. I have constipation problem. By any chance is it related to high sugar levels? Please advice me as to how to control or keep HbA1c below 7. Suggest me natural way of reducing sugar levels without medication. | Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctor. Diabetes is not curable but controllable. The first line in the management of type 2 diabetes is lifestyle modifications. Fasting should not be higher than 110, postprandial should not be higher than 140, and HbA1c should not be higher than 7.5. My advice: For more information consult an internal medicine physician online |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | is it possible to be contaminated with hepatitis c?but im not really sure if i was prick with the infected needle because it did not bleed and the 2nd glove did not have a hole,but i felt slight pain on my finger.i tried also to let it bleed but no blood,and when i put alcohol on my finger i did not felt pain.but im just afraid i get contaminated | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor, I presume you are health worker, and it is accidental possible exposure to needle prick. Needle stick injury from someone who was HCV positive have about a 1.8% chance of contracting the disease themselves which is very low chance. The risk is greater if the needle in question is hollow and the puncture wound is deep. There is no risk if blood exposure occurs on intact skin. Your prick is not deep so possibly no exposure to blood, but just take care in future to avoid such injuries. Hope this helps you. Take care. Good Luck |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I woke up with a severe headache, shortly thereafter I got a seering pain just below my left shoulder blade which is now permeating to an area inside my left ribcage. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Sudden onset left chest pain, shoulder pain and headache should always be evaluated for hypertension and other heart diseases. So immediately consult Cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). You may need antihypertensive and other cardiac supportive Chat Doctor. If all these reports are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar symptoms. So take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. 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 | In 2010 I had a small cancer in my mouth removed. The surgeon s incision was below my right ear down to the middle of my neck. After surgery I was given a mouth stretching device and I used it faithfully for six months with absolutely no results. The scar tissue prevents me from opening my mouth no more than 1 inch making eating extremely difficult. Can scar tissue be successfully removed? | This condition is called Keloid or excessive fibrosis.It's an over-response of skin repair mechanism. The problem you are facing is unable to open mouth fully. First we need to know do you have this keloid tendency, if yes sometimes scar removal procedure also brings in new scar which will grow further and cause contracture of skin making your mouth not opening fully. But don't worry there are topical steroids which stop the local excessive fibrosis, Please talk to your surgeon. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi doctor, i get constant pain in the stomach, one doctor told me it was acidity, another gave me medicines for intestinal infection, the pain is mostly either in mid night or early morning, im confused and tired of taking so many medicines with no proper diagnosis.. pls help | Hi, Ir seems that you might be having gastritis or hyperactivity giving this problem. At this time at midnight or early morning stomach is empty as few hours are passed taking food and acid secretion in stomach is continued giving rise this type of pain. Take Omeprazole type of medicine for one to two weeks. Avoid stress. Take light diet. Avoid spicy and junk food. Take milk before going to bed. Ok and take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I m 47 years old single mom of 2 kids; 19 and 17. My eldest in is college and my youngest has a mild autism . I spent all my life providing and guiding my kids. I m under a lot of stress . I try and manage for most parts but sometimes trivial things really bother me and I get upset. I don t like being upset for more than 10 seconds. I wonder if I can eat some mood enhancing food to control my mood even more. Last night I got upset because my gentleman friend left me at a pub for the 3rd time in the night to go out for a smoke . I am not a smoker and dislike the whole package from health perspective to smell and the habits of smokers. He has supposedly quit regular smoking but does social smoking. I tried to brushoff the first and the second time I was left by myself but the 3rd time got to me. I don t know why it got to me so much. I don t know if I was too tired and so I reacted to such trivial thing. I felt like leaving and almost took off. I stopped talking and smiling and sat there like I hated the world. Today I feel bad about my reaction though I was not disrespectful or rude. Maybe I should drop it all together. thanks, Pira | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. East irritability could sometimes be a manifestation of underlying stress or depression. If these symptoms are frequent and distressing or if you are having difficulty handling your stress, I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further management. There are effective treatment options - in the form of medication or counselling / psychotherapy which will help you overcome your problems. Wish you all the best. - |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I had an Adenopathy in October with fever (39 max) for about 5 days, I did bloodtests back then for CMV, EBV, Hepatitis A IgM & HBs, they were negative whereasresults for SGOT, SGPT, Phosphatases alcalines & GGT were respectively 78, 101,240 & 67. They were high. The doctor asked me to redo the liver tests this monthand the levels are now even higher with no fever or any specific symptoms. Thenew levels are: SGOT: 145, SGPT: 241, Phosphatases alcalines: 222 & GGT: 62. Mydoctor asked me today to visit a gastroenterologist to diagnose the problem. Ihave an appointment next week but im terribly concerned now. What can really bethe problem? Can it be hepatitis? HIV? An STD? I did my Pap test 2 month ago everything is normal.I take lots of ponstant forte during period. Ive also been taking pills to lose weight (forte pharma minceur.Its worth mentioning that I hadan unprotected sexual relation more than 2 years ago and I had hepatitis B andHIV tests twice, 5 month and one year and a half after the potential risk, butthey were all negative. Please advise! | Hi, 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. Viral hepatitis (HAD, HBO, HCV) are common cause of elevated liver enzymes. Typhoid fever may also affect liver and cause high liver enzymes. Advice:- abstinence from "Alcohol"- 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/oneself Bag is positive also test for HBV DNA and Head. Bag can not be completely eradicated in a patient suffering from Herb. However, complications maybe prevented if proper medication is taken and proper diet plan is followed. Treatment is advised IF high values of liver enzymes AND high viral Load on a PCR. If HBV DNA count in PCR are not high, liver enzymes should be monitored regularly while Herb markers maybe checked every 6 to 12 months. Hope to answer your concern. Any further questions are welcome. Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Any suggestions for a chronic cough. The cough started 7 weeks ago and became much worse 10 days ago. It is a non-productive, persistent, severe cough. Promethazine DM, Tussin DM, Flonase, Mucinex and Azithromycin and Zyrtec were prescribed by an urgent care physician 4 days ago and has not had any effect. | Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Chronic cough could be allergic or infective in etiology. Ingestion of antibiotics and antiallergic medication is not effective if you have taken without confirm diagnosis .you should first find out the cause of cough and then treat accordingly. I suggest you to investigate for radiological examination of chest, complete blood count, and sputum culture examination and sputum for gram stain and AFB stain . All this test will help you to decide treatment plan as there are different treatment protocol for different condition. You can consult a respiratory and chest physician for complete evaluation of case .hope it will help you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I was involved in an accident 2005 that affected my spine.this is my MRI REPORT,I want a possible line of treatmentAge:31Sex: femaleRegistration Date/TimeMRI OF THORACIC SPINEDIAGNOSISTECHNIQUE :T1-T2 sag, axial and coronal and MR myelogram were done.FINDINGS :Alignment of vertebrae is normal.Vertebral bodies and appendages show normal signal intensities.Discs are normal.Wedge compression fracture is seen at T4 with angulation at fracture site andmild prosterior displacement.Prolapsed disc is seen at T4/5 witChatDoctorpression on the cord at same level.Posterior spinal colletion is noted posterior to the neural spine.There is expansion of the spinal canal.Intramedullary T2W high signal fluid collection is noted from C6 to the terminal cord.Pre and para spinal soft tissues are normal.IMPRESSIONCASE OF TRAUMATIC SPINE DISEASE.WEDGE COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF T4 WITH ANGULATION AT FRACTURESITE AND TRAUMATIC PROLAPSE OF THE DISCRESULTANT CORD COMPRESSION AND NARROWING SEEN AT SAME LEVEL.EVIDENCE OF CORD EXPANSION WITH INTRAMEDULLARY FLUIDCOLLECTION INDICATIVE OF A SYRINGOMYELIA ALSO NOTED FROM C6 TOTHE TERMINAL CORD.CORRELATE CLINICALLY AND FOLLOW UP.DR M A IYUNMBBS,FWACSCONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST0000 17/11/11 -Dr. YUSUF AFIZ FemalePatient Name | This calls for evaluating your symptoms' history, period, duration etc. as fracture may be old or may be in recent years because of disease of the cord syryngomyelia, disc and cord implications, compression can be either event, late or old which have to be correlated to symptoms history. Determining the cause of collapse of vertebra, old or recent and extent of cord compression treatment may be from surgical decompression to more conservative lines and will vary to accommodate and evaluate relief possible |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | HI sir, whether low sperm count is permanent problem even if medicines are taken and stopped latter ??? is it a permanent problem??? also this kind of affected person will remain infertile or ...???? how i will get child???? pl reply sir .. thanks & regards | Hi, Low sperm count could be a temporary or a permanent problem depending on the reason why the count is low. If it is due to infection or Varicocele(Vein swelling in scrotum) they can be treated. If not, then there are certain medications which have shown benefit in improving sperm counts. If these causes are found out and treated you can expect a child. If not, then you should consult your Doctor or Surgeon for alternate methods like Invited fertilization. Do not lose heart, there are many ways by which you can have child Chat Doctor. Take care, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my son is in the hospital with double vision in his left eye when both eyes are focusing, severe headaches, numbness on the top of his head & in the back of his head. He had vomiting & has vertigo along with it. They did CT scans & an MRI showed something but they dont know what it is. A spinal tap was done this morning & one doctor said it could be cancer. What type of cancer could he possibly have? | Dear friend Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor .... I read your concern and your son is more likely to have tumor / growth in parietal lobe of brain which can be due to trauma or genetic variation. You can get a higher opinion from Euro specialist who can definitely save your son from double vision and vertigo. Sometimes edema which can be Chat Doctor. Hope this will be useful me if you have further queriesRegards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I went to my regular doctor close to two months ago, I was not feeling well. Tired all the time , pains in my stomache, pukey feeling, Exc. well she did some test and it came back that I have e coli. and my vit d levels were extremely low I took the anti biotic as directed and still feel awfull. THey never told me why my vit d was so low and I feel worse than what I did before I went. I am bleeding when urinating amd having lower bak pains along with my stomache pains. I am scared and dont know what to do. I called the er and they told me to go to my doc. but i have moved since then and it is to far of a drive. I feel like I am dieng and I am scared!! Plz someone help me. Whats going on and what should I do | Hi. You are alright for the last 2 months and already took the treatment for ecol. No relief, have vomiting sensation and stomach pains. I would advise you to undergo related tests like : Blood -CBC, Sugar, Tidal for Typhoid, Liver function and kidney and thyroid function tests. Urine routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity. Stool - routine, microscopy, occult blood and so on. Ultrasonography and if required CT scan of the abdomen. Fleeing while urinating may be died to urinary tract infection and take a long time to settle. Take plenty of water orally. IF required Intravenous Paleography may be required |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Respected Sir/Madam I am 22 years old/ female..i have recurrent acute pancreatitis..but recently i got cough and cold.and for the last 5 days i am having excessive pain on my left side of the pain including gum teeth eye...doctor asked me to take antibiotic augmentin and said the pain wont go without the medicine..should i take it?As i am taking some pills for my pancreatitis problem so i am a bit worried whether to take it or not.Thanking you ANINDITA GUHA | Hello, Augmentin is a common and effective antibiotic used to treat infections involving ear, nose and throat. Yes, I think you should take your medication as prescribed and expect a reduction in inflammation that includes the gums. An anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol may help reduce discomfort. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and keep well HY Chat Doctor. Balanced vitamins, proper diet and good daily oral hygiene should be maintained. If your gums are still inflamed, and you continue to experience discomfort, visit your dentist for a full exam and cleaning. Your dentist will assess your periodontal health and diagnosis additional treatment for your gums if necessary. I hope my suggestions are helpful. Thank you for your inquiry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, last night at a part I got a bit worse for wear and fell over, i awoke this morning to a lump on my inside bone in arm (close to my wrist)...it is painful to touch, but I can clench my fist and move my palm up and down, but its painful to move my hand side to side and to flex my fingers...any ideas? Is it just a bruise? | Hi, Susan. Dear, Good Afternoon. I am Chat Doctor. -I studied your query in-depth and Understood your health concerns.-To Start with-I would advise you NOT to worry about what you are suffering from. For every problem there is a solution with Me.-Treatment and Cause of lump close to wrist- -The painful lump you have is due to the Contused Wrist bones-with Wrist joint Contusion and painful lateral side way movements.-In my opinion-the inside bone lump of the arm above the wrist -is contused Ulna-with painful side-way movements.-This is because you could clench your fist.-Restricted sideways movements and restricted painful flexion of fingers-points to ?fracture without displacement or with little displacement.-I would hence advise Xray-Wrist joint with wrist bones-and to consult ER-Ortho-Surgeon if your ER-Surgeon advises. Treatment Advised--A bruise would be relieved - in 2-3 days time-with treatment by-Tb-NSAIDs/ice compresses and / Wrist Support bandages.-If no relief-Xray wrist and ER Ortho-surgeon consultation is advised to your.-Hope this elaborate advise on your most complex issue would help you to recover fast. Wish you recovery ASAP. Wellcome and ThanksWith Best of Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Should I be concern if I have a t-score of-0.2 lunar l1 l4 it has decreased 13.8 since my last scan in2010 and my hip score is-1.7 decreased 10.9% I am 55 postmenopausel have had herniated disc in my back and neck both corrected with surgery is there any connection? | Hello, There is no connection between herniated discs and low bone density except that both are more likely as we get older. What you have is osteopenia. A T-score less than 2.5 is osteoporosis. Treatment is not needed usually for osteopenia, but there is a calculation your doctor can do called a FAX score. This is a calculation that estimates risk of major fracture and when your doctor calculates the FAX score, if you are at high risk he/she may recommend a medication to increase bone density. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i am very stress from last few months and mostly attacked by night and can feel my heart start beating fast. my brother died last month and also some other problems. try to kkep myself busy but night is very hard. some time i wake up at night. how cani relax myself and medicine to keep my self as i am very worried. thanks | Hello and thanks for writing in. I understand that this must be a very stressful time for you after the recent death of your brother. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you are suffering from an Adjustment disorder - with predominantly anxiety symptoms. I would like to give you the following suggestions to handle your steps and anxiety problems:- Practicing relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing, etc. can help relieve stress.- Ensure that you get 7 - 8 hours of continuous sleep every day. - Avoid alcohol, smoking or any other substances as they all have been associated with many psychiatric disorders, including depression.- Develop a strong social and spiritual support system. Have friends / relatives who you can trust and talk to regularly, keep up with social and religious activities frequently.- Keep your mind always active and engaged - finding a new hobby, spending time with nature, doing tasks which you enjoy, etc. will all help in avoiding depressive thoughts.- Last, but not the least, seek help early: when you feel low in mood or feeling depressed or having difficulty in managing your stress, please don't hesitate to seek help immediately. Early intervention by means of counselling or sometimes medication can prevent you from going into a major depressive episode. Wish you all the best. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my mom (age 40) having a minor accident in 25 nov11 in which she got some memory lose prblm, still now she is having prblm in recognising faces, and here doctors advised to do not give her food... wt should i do and wr should i go to a neurolgst nearby jabalpur ... | Hi, welcome to our site. I am Chat Doctor, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and I appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your queryPlease enter a detailed query. The details given here are too short to make a valid suggestion. e.g. Did she have an MRI? What was the report of the MRI? Is she oriented? Is she willing to eat? When were her last electrolytes tested? What were the levels of the last electrolytes? Does she seem to be improving? Is she a diabetic? Is she hypertensive? As for meeting a neurologist, I think you can meet some good neurologists at Indore. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other, so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)Best of luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a family history of heart attacks. My father died from a sudden massive heart attack at the age of 51. His mother, father, 2 brothers and a sister also. I am 43 yrs old and have been experiencing chest pains mainly on the left side and heart burn (acid reflux). Just wondering if this could be warning signs? I also have high blood pressure in which I take medication. It was high (150/104) but since is slowly coming down. An hour later it was140/98. Is this a major concern that I need to go to the emergency room? | It is very important to take care of this situation. You have multiples risk factors for coronary artery disease, including : older than 40 years old, family history, hypertension. I don't know your sex, but if you are male with high cholesterol and diabetes, that will increase the risk factors. You need a complete cardiac workup with an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and stress test to have a better view of your medical situation. You should go to the emergency room if you have chest pain, do not wait. In addition to this, your blood pressure is high. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi...this is haasini...am 24yrs old and my weight is just 38, height 5.5...how can I gain my weight...??? I just thought of taking injections since a friend of mine advised me so...I don t have any physical or medical problems...some people say its genetical and some say that s bcoz am working in night shifts...!!! Please do suggest me on wat can be done... | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Its usually genetic, Unless you are dieting. Night shifts usually cause stress and can usually cause weight gain.2. Need to take calorie rich diet. If still does not improve, then stools examination for malabsorption necessary.3. Check thyroid hormone profile for hyperthyroidism. More details necessary for further opinion. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | What other problems could I possibly have if I have milky discharge from my penis all the time sometimes heavy sometimes light, also burning at the very end of urination when last of urine is coming out, but have been screened for all STDs and all came back negative? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. If all the tests about STDs came negative, the answer to this question is simple. That milky discharge, in all possibility, is your semen itself. I would like to know, do you masturbate? Or indulge in sex regularly? Your body produces semen whenever you are sexually aroused, and it is stored inside your body If you do not indulge in masturbation or sex, your body finds its own way to throw the stored semen, because it is a waste product by then. Usually body throws it through urine or through nocturnal emissions. 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. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I have some bad pimples kind of stuff near the leg joints... near to right side.. Its because I masturbate in underwear and it remains wet so gets on the right side. All my underwears are little brown from the right joint which is quite embarassing. I have stopped masturbating in underwear but what i can do to remove the existing pimple kind of stuff which marks impressions on underwear. | Hi, Bad pimples kind of stuff near the right groin is due deficiency in keeping your groin & testicular area in a hygienic way. Masturbating in underwear is the worst way of let out. Soaked (by anything) underwear has to be removed immediately. Always wear clean, Chat Doctor. Your skin problem may be Infected Fungal Infection. Antibiotic & Anti-fungal ointments in the night after a thorough wash and |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 39 year old fiance began injecting Sustanon 250 IM to rebuild muscle tissue in his shoulder which he has repeatedly broken/dislocated over the years. He complained of injection site for days after administration (in his greater glut or quad). He was switched to Decadron with better results as far as injection site pain. Of course, all of these steroids were obtained illegally via internet from an overseas source. He didn t taper his dose when coming off of his last week of injecting the Decadron and is now experiencing night sweats. He claims that these particular types of steroids do no cause roid rage . I beg to differ. I am a nursing student and would like a better understanding of how these steroids work. Is it true that the adrenal glands eventually shut down so that a sudden d/c of this Rx is very dangerous? I m concerned about his Potassium/Sodium levels. | Hello, I will suggest you to taper off any steroids when used for a period longer than 21 days. Once you taper off slowly, the side effects will be minimal. It is always mandatory to use any steroids under the guidance of a physician. There is no mention of dose duration and frequency of use of these steroids. But the basic rule to handle steroids remain same. It is true that steroids do suppress a Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I am exclusively breastfeeding my 7 months old baby. My baby has started solids. I give her two meals and two snacks. I am planning to go back to work now. My question is how do I stop daytime breastfeeding? Should I breast pump and bottle feed her or should I start Formula? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. It is better to breast pump and store the milk rather than Formula feed. The breast milk should be stored in hygienic conditions in the fridge separately from other food items. The milk need not be heated again before consumption but the bottle in which it is kept should be put in warm water (along with milk in it) so as to warm the milk. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello sir , from last night i am suffering from alergy due to sweat as exccesive increase in tempature at my place .there are red patches all over my back and neck. I have been preiscribed oxflokem-200, fluconazole -150 mg , omeprazole domperid, decdan , cetrizine hydrochloride . Is these medicine adequate ? kindly give suggestions | Hello, as you are having allergic symptoms, having red patches with sweating and itching, the treatment you are taking is good, but I want to suggest you to take a deforming treatment also(Albendazole 400) at night once in a fortnight along with treatment you are taking i.e. fluconazole, omeprazole with risperidone, Dexamethasone in reducing doses and cetirizine or levocetrizine for 7-10 days regularly, if there is no secondary infection present than avoid antibiotics as far as possible and keep Chat Doctor. I hope you will be benefited by my suggestions. Good luck and take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a six year old with a virus, running a temperature of 102.3 with Tylenol, Motrin and childrens cough medicine on board. The biggest issue that is not currently controllable is her unproductive constant cough. Any suggestions. The virus started yesterday AM. The room is not overly dry. | Cough and cold with fever is most often caused due to certain viral infections. Tylenol is effective in relieving fever. Motrin (Ibuprofen) should be given only if Tylenol is not effective in reducing temperature. Child Chat Doctor. Rather give some anti-allergic syrup like levocetirizine as there is generally an allergic component involved. Give steam inhalation. Water in the form of vapor will reach deep into the lungs and help in relieving the cough by making it productive. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, My daughter is 3. I ve just realized that it seems every time we take her to the Doc they ask if she had a bowel movement today... (interesting) She has been complaining of her tummy hurting for well over a month. I took her off of milk but it s not helping. The other day she had diarrhea that had smelled very awful and actually now that I think about it, the last time I saw her go #2 just a little came out and it wasn t very solid. hmmm | Hello, It seems your kid have 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 and D Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband is having tingling and minor numbness in his fingertips (both hands) and legs (both). In addition, he is having mild numbness on the left side of his face/mouth. This will occur and then go away, this has happened a few times over the past two months. It started again yesterday. When we go to the er they do a cat scan, tell him everything looks normal and releases him. He has a history of heart problems, is on blood thinners, his blood pressure and cholesterol are all fine. He was in hospital about 45 days ago and they ran every test on him from spinal fluid to mri . Nothing showed up. His doctor is out of town and the neurologist office hasn t returned his call. We feel helpless . . . | Dors your husband has diabetes and on any medications for this? If so peripheral neuropathy should be suspected. Does he have any neck pain or injury to the cervical region? If so cervical spondylosis is a possibility. He has numbness over the left side of the face and mouth which indicates probably 5th nerve involvement(trigeminal nerve) which may also occur in high cervical spine pathology or in case of possible brain tumor. It is better if he takes MRI cervical spine to look for any pathology. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi Sir, I have girl child 5 years old, last 5-6 days she was not feeling well. occasionally she had fever, cough & cold, . now all symptoms gone by using T-minac, Combiflam, & Ampi-Coxicillin. she looks OK other times now, but when given food for eating she coughs and omits the food. & now feeling weakness. please telll me, can I use Ondensetron & Azithromycin & apitizer ? | Hello. I have gone through your question. Yes you can use Ondansetron syrup 2Β mg/5ml, 5ml three times a day on empty stomach. Donor give azithromycin as of now. If the condition does not resolve, or she develops some fever, then start with an antibiotic like norfloxacin 100Β mg.5ml. 5ml three times a day. You can give an appetizer as well. I hope this helps. If you have any other queries/question please feel free to ask. Thanks and wish your daughter a healthy life. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Ive been suffering from allergies for the past month: itchy eyes, ears, and a mild sore throat. Now theres a new wrinkle -- one side of my tongue is swelling up! I took a Benadryl roughly an hour ago, but it doesnt seem to be doing much good. Im having no problems breathing. Aside from the above, I feel fine, but the tongue thing has me nervous. Any suggestions? | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. I usually suggest my such patients antihistamine like cetirizine or HY Chat Doctor. 2. Furthermore, I would also suggest you to avoid too hot/spicy food for 2-3 days.3. Furthermore, I would suggest you to remember the foods you had taken before development of symptoms. Common foods causing allergies are milk, peanut, eggs, tree nuts, seafoods, some fresh fruits & vegetables. 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 | Hello doctor,My major complaint is headache and dizziness. This has been ongoing for years, despite being to several doctors. I am currently on Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism along with Bisoprolol for IST. I have had an MRI and CT scan done on my head, both of which came back abnormal. My doctor has sent in a referral to a neurologist, but he has yet to look at any of my information. I just want an opinion to begin with. | Hello. Regarding your concern, I would explain that these CT scan and MRI findings are not related to the headache and dizziness. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know more about headaches. Is it throbbing or like pressure? Do you feel nausea during the headaches? How long do they last? Do you tolerate the light during the headaches? In my opinion, considering the location of the headache in half of the head, it could indicate migraine. I would recommend starting therapy with Sertraline coupled with Verapamil. Regarding the MRI findings, in my opinion, they could indicate a normal variation of the brain structures. Anyway, a brain MRI after a year would be necessary. I hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My blood Pressure is 140 / 100, Im 60 years old, about 40 pounds over weight, well, Im 56 I weight 200 pounds. I think it runs in the family, my grandfather had a stroke, My father also had a stroke. But I think all began when I began working at school right across the street from McDonalds, and I do quite a few meals there a week or a day when there isnt much time to go somewhere else. I have been walking two miles every night for Three months, not change at all. I have been taking medicine for cholesterol for 40 years. IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONTROL ALL THIS WITH NATURAL PRODUCTS ?? Thank you very much for your help. Pascual Diaz | Thanks for your query. Hypertension and high cholesterol are lifestyle diseases which can be treated and reversed with lifestyle solutions and not a chemical cocktail of medicines. Cut down salt cook at home don't eat outside no chips, pizza, hot dogs and all salted foods no smoking and alcohol stop all dairy eat plant based diet full of fiber reduce stress by meditation and yoga socialize sleep well for 8hrs daily exercise daily do vegetable juicing do all these things your BP and cholesterol will become normal without medicines hope this helps |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am scared that I won t be able to have kids when the time comes, I m not regular with my cycles. Unless i on Birth Control . ( Which I am now) My mom s two older sisters where not able to have kids so it runs in my family. I was with my ex for 3 years, we ha un protected sex a lot while I was not on the pill . Stile never got pregnant. A blessing now but stile it makes me wonder if I m not able to get Pregnant. | Hello, Irregular cycles essentially indicate a disturbance in the normal hormonal pattern of the body (Hypotaxis) and these maybe caused by a variety of factors, some of which are polycystic ovaries, abnormal thyroid hormone and insulin levels, abnormal weight, stress, use of certain medications and so on. Some situations are familial, but most of them can be treated with modern medicine, so you need not worry at all. See a good infertility specialist who will work up you and your partner for cause and further management. Good luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a lump that appears above my right eyebrow. It comes and goes. It is only there for a couple of hours. It may be gone for months and then reappears, always in the same place. It is hard and painless even when pressed, it is about the size of an acorn, maybe a little smaller. | Hi, Dear thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you. I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion, Dear You seem to suffer from periorbital Desmond with link to intraorbital fossa or intracranial fossa or could be frontal sinus muscle and needs to be ruled out by CT study of the skull and sinuses and periorbital areas. Treatment-Would by Surgeon in association with ENT / ophthalmic/ or neurosurgeon depending on the nature of the tumour-with sinus muscle / or intracranial extension / or intraorbital extension with defects in the bony rim of the orbital cavity. Moslty a Desmond Cyst is the cause of Such a tumor. In any case -excision with Biopsy for homeopath study would be needed in your case. Hope this reply would help you to evaluate your case and treat it with your doctors in time to come. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied by it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME. I would love to help you out.Awaiting any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have 5 herniated disc and nerve damage L 4&5 was being treated for pain after conclusive MRI and EMG test proved there was reason for all of the pain that I live with . My internal medicine doctor wrote the scripts for oxycodone breakthrough pain 5 mg and a 12 hour time released 20 mg oxycotin all of this was in fort myers fl. I now moved to Louisiana and in the Ville Platte area I can t find a doctor that will write the scripts that I need . I no when I run out of my current pain meds I will end up in the local ER . | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root due to multiple disc there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can search doctor in your locality on our website. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 2 year old son has red bumps all over him that has clear liqued coming out of them.Now i have taken him to two docters an they said he had hands,mouth an foot virus an scabies.I have treated him with both an he still has bumbs..Someone please tell me what to do for my son!!! | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Scabies is caused by small parasitic mites burrowing under the skin. The bumpy rash you can see on your children skin is an allergic reaction to the eggs of the mites. Permethrin cream is the most common cream that is used in treatment of scabies. You need to spread over every inch of your children body, from his neck down. Even parts of his body that don't seem to be infected must be treated, so don't skip them.Don't forget to put the cream between your children toes and fingers, under his arms, in his navel, and on his genitals. Leave the cream on his skin for 12 hours and then wash it off. Other Chat Doctor. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi my name is john and i think i have croans disease, i have ticked most of the boxes for the symtoms,my main symptom is pain in the stomach in the early hours of the morning while sleeping, I have had this condition for 4 years and my doctor has given me blood test but canot find the cause of the problem. I SUSPECT it is a leaky gut ,is this conected to croans. my doctor has also tested me for croans, which he has said I have not got. please give me advice. thanks john | Hi and thanks for the query, I think you might a proper clinical review. Crohn s disease presents differently and a colonoscopy could be more helpful than blood tests. This shall permit to visualize the colon to visualize the characteristic thickening or ulcerations observed in Crohn s disease. The abdominal symptoms you present do not however actually make this diagnosis likely. Common conditions like Irritable Bowel Syn Chat Doctor. Thanks and kind regards. Bain LE, MD. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | EVERYONE I KNOW THINK I M NUTS. I THINK I HAVE SOME SORT OF INFESTATION THAT IS EVERYWHERE. WHEN I SAY EVERYWHERE, I MEAN EYES, NOSE, MOUTH, EARS,SCALP, GUMS, AROUND AND UNDER MY FINGERNAILS AND TOENAILS, GENITALS, AND EVERYWHERE ELSE YOU AND I CAN THINK OF. WHAT COULD THIS BE? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor! Are you having any symptoms? If you have symptoms like fever, weakness, body aches etc., that may suggest of some generalized infection. However, in absence of any symptoms and if you just feel that you are infested, you might be needing a psychiatric opinion. There is nothing wrong in it as you might be suffering from some phobia, and it can be got rid of with the help of Psychotherapy and medications. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. With warm regards, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I suffer from dizzy spells which are exacerbated by me being over warm. While having the dizzy spell my arms feel heavy & I struggle to raise them, my eyes ache & the light hurts them. I feel as though I am about to pass out & my speech is slurred. Many of these incidents happen when I am travelling by bus, car or train & most of them happen while I am sitting down. I have only actually passed out on 3 occasions yet I have at least 3 dizzy spells per day & sometimes as many as 18. I am also extremely tired all the time & very irritable. PLease can you give me an idea as to why this happening? My GP has said I am just one of these people this happens to. I also have high blood pressure which is controlled by 3 tablets & I am being monitored as my last 2 ecg s showed a rapid irregular heartbeat . | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms require further evaluation to establish the diagnosis. Possibilities include presyncope/syncope, vertiginous epilepsy, and migraines vertigo. Investigations would involve a Holder monitoring with cardiac electrophysiologist consultation, MRI brain-epilepsy protocol and EEG. With proper diagnosis and treatment, you would get better. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, Im a 19 year old female.. My lungs ache constantly, and give off a sharp pain when I try to breathe. They feel heavy all the time, like theyre full of cement. It gets worse with activity, especially with physical activity. As for my headache, my head pounds. Its really achy all over and causes me nausea. Im always coughing up flem. I have recently came into contact with several people at work who had pneumonia since I am in retail. Help? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, we should definitely rule out pneumonia and bronchitis in your case. Both these diseases cause cough, expectoration, breathing difficulty etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed for lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). 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 | our house owners 2 months dog bit my father last night at around 11pm, but as there were no hospitals in that time we did nothing today evening we have to go. is it safe to stay without getting anti rabies injection for that much time. the puppy is not vaccinated | HiT hanks for posting your query on ChatDoctorI appreciate your concern for your father. Your father must be given the treatment immediately. The wound should be cleansed, Injection Tetanus toxic should be given. Then he must receive the anti rabies vaccine on the following days:0, 3, 7, 14, and 30. If the dog is healthy after 10 days of treatment the last dose on day 30 can be omitted. According to some hospital, he should also receive a single dose of anti rabies serum injection. Hope these suggestions could be of help to you in getting the treatment from the local hospital or clinic. Best wishes. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | NAC 600 MG (N-ACETYL CYSTEINE) has been prescribed to support the kidneys during surgery for a splint in the main artery of the leg where my husband has no circulation. I was hoping he could take it on a daily basis. If so, how much. He also has high blood pressure, now under control with meditation (allergic to pharmaceuticals) and is also pre-diabetic. | Helli ....n acetyl cysteine was prescribed to avoid usually contrast induced damage to KIDNEY...your husband must have undergone angiography or paleography of his leg vessels ...as your husband is having high BP and cis prediabetic and has developed peripheral vascular disease as detective circulation in leg ....please see he needs strict BP control and cholesterol control besides no smoking or alcohol ...besides if your husband has some allergy to any Chat Doctor. Talk to your doctor he may prescribe some suitable |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am taking ramopril I am 82 and go to the gym every day. It is not reducing my blood pressure and not making me feel very well. My doctor has perscribed Cardicor but I have read it will slow my heart down( I havent got a fast heart beat, just high blood pressure) and to be extra cautious with elderly people. not happy about taking this drug, havent started it yet and would like an alternative | Hello, Certainly there are much alternative medicine you can have like Amlodipine 5 mg or telmisartan 40 mg once a day. So you can get this prescribed from your doctor. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week and BP should not be persistently more than 140/90 MMH. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi ive had a lump on my neck that has been there for more than a year now. At first it was small and barely noticeable, but now it has more than doubled in size and is very red and painful. I do have alot of sinus congestion and I think it may have something to do with it. I am setting up a docots appointment asap. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Lump on the neck which has gotten bigger sounds like an enlarged lymph node. As it is painful, sinus infection can be a factor of it. Sometimes such lump can appear due to lymphoma, therefore you should not ignore it. Other skin lesions like debacles cyst should be also considered. You are right consulting a doctor as soon as possible. Ultrasound of this area should be done. If it's an inflammatory sebaceous cyst, needs to be incised and Chat Doctor. If it is a lymph node, biopsy of it and blood work should be done. Hope this will help. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Im having dufficulty breathing & mild pain in my back. Its been going on for a month already. I have an astma which is being controled by advair & albuterol but its not helping much. My nose is constantely runny. I took antibiotics & different cold medicines but no help. What should i do? | Hi I read your problem of breathlessness and your doctor diagnosed asthma. U taking medication BT not get relief. So first u take some precautions which will u more relief that's are-1-Take only boil water and hot water in your daily life.2-prevent ourself by allergens because heavy exposure to various allergens may also be palpitate an acute attack of bronchial asthma.3-Prevent ourself from emotional stress which is an imp cause of this.4-also prevent for cold by using pollen clothes.5-Donot doing vigorous exercise.6-prevent ourself from air pollution and environment.7-Espace from taking some Chat Doctor. 8- |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, I was diagnosed 15 years ago with vasculitis and mononeuritis. My majior symptom is severe pain in both legs and arms. I was sent home from clevland clinic on 1800mg of morphine a day. Over the years Drs have passed me around worried about giving me so much meds. I listened to one DR who convinced me to try suboxone . It did not work due to the severe pain I tried suicide. Now I cannot get anybody to treat my pain. What can I do. I am at the end of my rope! | Hi, Over time, people who have been on opioids for long develop tolerance to the analgesic effects of opioids. Probably this is why you are still in pain in spite of being on such a high dose of opioids. Since such a high dose of opioids can cause respiratory failure, doctors obviously feel uncomfortable in prescribing it. In my opinion, you should try alternative methods of pain relief like nerve blocks, acupuncture etc. Even if these bring only some relief, you will at least be in a better position than now. Best wishes. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My son noticed a lump just below his cheekbone yesterday. He had me feel it and it is the size of a grape but round. He said his teeth aren t bothering him and it doesn t cause any pain. I sent him to the Dr. today because he leaves for college in two days. The doctor said it could be a cyst. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He may have some benign cyst like sebaceous cyst or Desmond cyst. Or some submandibular lymph node enlargement. He should go for biopsy. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then he 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 stopped taking birth control (oral contraceptive) almost 8 months ago. Ever since then my feet ankle swell randomly. When my menstrual cycle gets close they swell up even more. Never in my life had I ever experienced swollen ankles or feet before. Has the birth control permanently changed my body? Is this something I should be worried about? My ankles dont even look the same anymore. Its as if they have permanently changed. | Hi, Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. You're swelling of feet could not be related to BC pills. You need to get evaluated by a general physician to rule out other causes for swelling of body. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it. Thank you, Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor .com/doctors/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My frenulum ripped during intercourse and after a short time, I pulled out and noticed a lot of blood. My wife is concerned about my blood inside of her. I do not know my blood type, but hers is O positive and she s scared that my blood can t mix with her. | Hello,It is possible for the frenulum of the penis to get injured or tear during sexual activity. The bleeding is not much significant unless there is injury to the regular artery. Healing usually occurs within two weeks. But if there is no evidence of healing, then you need to consult your Doctor. Also make sure that during intercourse in near future, you are using lubricant & being gentle, then injury can be avoided. I would suggest you to take some antibiotics like Augmenting twice daily and apply topical antibiotic ointment locally. Avoid any sexual encounter till it heals completely which may take 1-2 weeks. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have had a small movable lump under the skin of my penis, left side, under the forehead, for a year or two! It It is there whether i have an erection or not and is ticklish. I now wonder what to do about it! Is it harmful and should be removed? Is it what is referred to as sebaceous cyst?! | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor clinic. I studied your query in depth. Your data is incomplete and confusing-Is it under the foreskin or the shaft skin? If it's beneath the penile-foreskin-for 1-2 yrs, In my opinion-diagnosis-is-mucoid cyst of the preputial skin / or? It could be epidermis cyst of the preputial skin. Treatment-advised would be-a-Surgeons opinion b, Surgical excision ASAP. Hope you have cleared your worry. Would welcome you to Chat Doctor for any more queries on it or on other health-problem. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, i might be pregnant but im wondering if my iud/ mirena can harm the unborn child? I took a home test today and it showed up positive, if indeed i am pregnant, i dont know how far along i am. Im going to take one tomorrow morning just to make sure that I am. IF i am, i will deffinetly see my doctor and get the iud removed but i just want to make sure the baby cant be harmed by it. Thank you! | Hello, Although rare like 1 in 200 cases, a pregnancy is still possible with IUD in place. In such types of pregnancy the chances of ectopic pregnancy are increased, so you must consult your doctor as early as possible, once the pregnancy is confirmed. Other problem is that the chances of miscarriage is increased in such type of pregnancy. However once the initial 2 to 3 weeks period is over, pregnancy continues normally. There is no harm to the baby. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I was recently bitten by what I believe to be bedbugs and its been about a week and a half now and the bites have dried up but now black rash spots are appearing on my chest, stomach, back and arms. It seems to be spreading on my face as well. Im at such a loss and Im very fearful | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Looks like you have developed a lesion of Vector dermatitis, also known as Panders dermatitis. Panders dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of red lesions on exposed areas of the body. The disease is provoked by an insect belonging to the genus Panders. You need to apply an antibiotic/steroid combination cream over the lesion twice a day. Take oral antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day to decrease the swelling. Do not use any moisturizer or oils till the time the lesion heals. If the lesions continue to increase inspire of the above treatment, then you might have to see a dermatologist as in severe cases, short term courses of oral antibiotics or oral steroids may be required. Hope it helps To wish you speedy recovery Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my daughter came home from school on friday feeling very sick, she has vomited a couple of times and is very lathargic, I have been giving her cough medicine and panadol, today she had some mosqeito bites on her belly which have now become large welts can you help please | Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor.insect bite stimulate inflammatory response and which lead to development of large, raise, red lesion on skin.however it will spontaneously heal within 3-4 days of time. But if it is troublesome produces itching, pain or discomfort you can use :1. Cala Chat Doctor. 2. Tab Aceclophenac 100Β mg orally after meals two times a day. If fever or pus formation develop contact immediately to hospital. Hope you would be satisfied with my answer. Feel free to communicate if any query.regards, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Had my first nose break. I hit it pretty hard and needed stitches for a deep wound as well. A CT scan was done. Now that I am healing and the swelling has gone done, I notice that my front teeth are tender and sore. Is this part of the normal healing process? They do no feel loose. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The tenderness over the front teeth could be secondary to impact during the injury to the nose. The teeth might get hurt and lose its vitality. So consult an oral physician and get a radiograph and vitality test done to rule out the vitality and infection in the tooth. If the tooth is non-vital and infected, get the tooth treated with RCT and crown. If the teeth are vital, then the pain is secondary to the impact. Just take symptomatic treatment like painkillers. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
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