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Hello. I recently chipped my tooth from eating popcorn. I happen to have a cleaning a few days later and my dentist decided to smooth out a part of the tooth until we could deal with it later. Now I have a blister like feeling over my tooth with pus coming out of it. I wake up in the morning with what feels like a wad of gum on my tooth and with the sides of my nose swollen. I went to a specialist/dentist yesterday in San Francisco who looked through a microscope at my tooth and couldnt see anything at all. What I feel with my tongue is a large soft sack like blister from my gum line over my tooth but when anyone looks inside my mouth they cant see a thing and I cant really feel it with my finger. If I touch it with my finger I can feel a sutle change in its shape when I retouch it with my tongue. I know its there and its so frustrating to pay someone money and they cant see it or help me solve the problem. To be honest I am going a little crazy with it and its affecting everything. Please help.
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The swelling and pain will be because of the abscess formed in relation to the tooth you have mentioned. I would suggest you to get a radiograph done to know the exact location of the abscess and the condition of the tooth, which may require a root canal treatment for complete cure. For the pain you can take an ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine) and you may need a dose of antibiotic on prescription. Please consult an endodontist and get the needful done. Use warm saline gargling and avoid applying hot bag on the surface. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.
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Hello doctor,I have AF for six years. Tried DCC and got sinus rhythm for 12 months, then back to AF six months ago. My echo showed serious left atrium dilation (more than 200% i.e. 180 ml compared to the normal 60 ml) and mild ventricular dilation. 24 hour tape ranges from tachycardia of up to 120 and bradycardia with up to two seven second pauses per night, but it was stable before one year. My ejection fraction is normal (60%). I have booked to have an ablation. Could you please describe what is the level of risk to life of such serious dilations, and what can be done to get them back to normal?
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I had gone through your query. So as ablation can prevent AF (atrial fibrillation) but the return of atrial size to normal is unlikely. The risk due to atrial dilation in AF is due to the formation of blood clots inside left atrial appendage and chance of embolism producing a stroke. We normally perform transesophageal echocardiogram to rule out the presence of thrombus before considering for DCC (direct current cardioversion). So if the size is more than 4.5 cms and some consider more than 5.5 cms there is a need for anticoagulation (blood thinners) to prevent thte stroke. Some may consider left atrial appendage closure device or surgical removal so that the chance of stroke decreases. So you need to discuss these issues with your consultant cardiologist who is planning ablation. I hope this helps.
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i have a good friend with multiple myeloma. he suddenly has developed a raspy voice. He has multiple hairline fractures in his spine and ribs and has become quite stooped and seems to have difficulty breathing. Is the raspy voice related to the condition of his spine
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Hi, Thanks fir writing in. A raspy voice is due to stimulation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve which supplies the vocal cords. It is possible that your friend has a lowered immune status after taking treatment for multiple myeloma. This might cause him to have infection in the throat which is causing irritation to the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Any infection or condition in the throat might cause the raspy voice. It is suggested that he consults the ENT specialist immediately and has a clinical examination of his throat done. This will show any inflammatory changes in the region and whether it requires treatment. Please tell him to do throat gargle with warm water twice daily to soothe the throat. The raspy voice is not related to his spine but might have an indirect association to his treatment which he is getting right now. Please do not worry.
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HI, I am Thaelesimia Minor. My age is 45 years. I have some black paches on my body which becomes sensitive sometimes and now my mouth from inside is also very sensitive. Hot, cold and spicy items hurt. Is it related to the blood infection. What should I do
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your thalassemia minor has no relation with your symptoms. So don't worry about that. It can be due to some infection or other pathology. You should go for complete blood count and coagulation profile and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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mY BROTHER IN LAW IS FACING THE tB PROBLEM tHERE IS INFECTION IN HIS SHOULDER AREA .tHE AREA IS INFECTED FOR LAST 08 TO 09 MONTHS. AFTER THE ADVISE OF DOCTOR HE IS TAKING MEDICINE FOR tb. bUT TILL DATE THAT INFECTION IS NOT CURED & SOME SMALL LUMPS ALSO FOUND IN THAT AREA.hE IS ALSO SUFFERING FROM rEGULAR fEVER & MUSCULAR PAINS.pLS. ADVICE & SUGGEST .
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should wait till the treatment is completed. It will cure after completion of anti-tuberculous treatment. If it remains persists then you should go for culture and sensitivity test. There is chance of multi Chat Doctor. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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It all started with a really bad gout flare up and now I have the worse swelling in my legs and ankles. Have been given series of medications such as high dose of prednisone with indomethicin and than given Cochin. They raised my lisinpril and changed my water pill to lasix. Nothing seems to be working for the swelling. Any suggestions?
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful leg and ankle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like taking estrogen or testosterone, taking certain antidepressants, blood pressure medications, blood clot of the leg, venous insufficiency, organ failure, particularly in the heart, liver, or kidney. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination. Doctor will examine physically by pressing with thumb, order certain test like liver function test, kidney function test along with check vitals. Doctor may prescribe diuretics, beta blockers or refer you to gastroenterologist for liver problem or nephrologist for kidney problem. For now keep your leg elevated while lying down, lower salt consumption and eat healthy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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Hello Doctor, i am a 24 year old Male. i had met with an accident couple of months ago, and had a severe fracture, my right hand radius and alna bone had broken. after the surgery my doctor told me to take GEMCAL NASAL SPRAY, my question is does it have any side effect with my fracture.??
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Hi, It does not have any side effects involving the fractures. Gemcal nasal spray (Calcitonin) is commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and also in elderly men to make the bones stronger and lower the risk of fractures. Its common side effects include nasal congestion, rhinitis, diarrhea, and flushing. It is not known to have any harmful effects on the fractured bones. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I have a daughter who s hair is starting to fall out since she was a baby. I thought it s normal until 2 months ago, her hair falls double. I went to different dermatologists but they can t give me an answer to what is causing for this hair fall. I thought it s due to malnutrition for she s thin and never had a regular milk to drink for she s allergic to milk. But I have been giving her powder milk and she seems to be gaining weight but the hair fall doesn t stop. Please help me find out what is causing my daughter s hair fall before her hair starts receeding in front. Thank you so much.
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Hi, Hair fall can be due to zinc and protein deficiency. Give her zinc supplements like Sure and high protein diet like meat, eggs. You didn't mention the age, so It's difficult to counsel regarding diet but make him eat good diet according to age and get a check-up from dermatologist for some fungal infection causing hair loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I just received a phone call stating my mothers kidney levels were very high and need attention, she is 84. Her level is 1.74. She s on several medicines ( Celebrex , simvastatin, bystolic , citlopram, prilosec , synthyroid & 81mg bayer) & had two strokes one last April & the other in August. She is doing really well overall since having them but now this. What could be causing this and what is usually done under these circumstances? Prognosis? Thank you in advance for your help! Kim
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HiT hanks for the query. I assume that her serum creatinine is elevated (1.74); this indicates dysfunction of the kidneys. The causes can be many but use of Celebrex for long time is known to cause kidney problems.However, we need to find out if there is any other cause by doing a urinalysis; ultrasound of the kidneys and a few other blood tests. So I suggest that the Celebrex should be stopped immediately and that she see a nephrologist who can perform the tests which I mentioned. Based on the results he/she can suggest further treatment. After seeing all the results we can give a better idea of the prognosis although prima facie it does not seem too bad. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Hi doctor,I have mild vertigo for the past one month. There is no sweating or vomiting. I do not have any pain in the head and there is no problem of hearing and vision. I am only experiencing some balancing problem. My ENG test is absolutely normal. What will be the possible way to reduce this?
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I understand your concern. I would like to tell you the causes of unsteadiness or dizziness. They are aural (disease of ear) and extra aural. Under extra aural there comes a long list of diseases. As your electronystagmogram (ENG) is normal, there is likely less chance of aural cause. Please consult your doctor for thorough examination and relevant investigation to reach correct diagnosis that may be managed accordingly.
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my husband continously hit his chest with his hands,when he is undergoing mental tension..and now he says that he is very tired these days...is this because of this he is tired....can u suggest wat will happen to himm..also suggest a way to overcome this
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about your husbands psychological problems. From the description of her symptoms, it appears that he has a problem managing stress. It is possible that he could be going through a depression which he is finding it difficult to cope with. In such a case, a detailed evaluation and psychological assessment is necessary to arrive at a definitive diagnosis and to start treatment. Effective treatment is available in the form of medication and psychological therapy. So, I would advise you take him to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further help. Wish you all the best.
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I ama 40 yr old female,with h/o hypertension,since last 5 yrs,on tab nebistar s.a,weight 76 kg, pain and heaviness and burning sensation on my tounge,and whenever i speak more,the irritation and pain increases.and some times eaching on my tounge,but there is no redness.plz guide me.thanks.
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Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. There is a disease know as lichen plans which usually occurs in elderly females, and more commonly with history of hypertension. In this disease there are white patches inside the the mouth and even burning sensation is present. Sometimes this white patch OS not prominent only burning is there. Better that once you should visit a good dentist and get your tongue completely examined. Hope it will help you.
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I just hit my head very hard on the centre near my forehead on a metal shelf. I m feeling tired and I know just in case I shouldn t go to sleep. It instantly hurt but it went away, now it feels numb and I just feel very tired. Should I go to the emergency or get an ice pack?
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Hello, As due to direct impact there will be mild cerebral edema and due to which you will feel tired and numbness. Wait and watch for any symptoms of brain injury like redness of eye, clot formation at the forehead, etc. If the symptoms of brain Injury are negative then with rest and good fluid consumption you should be fine. I don't think about the history you need to visit the ER. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor.
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from roxicodone 15 mg to fentanyl patch 50 mg my doctor recently put me on fentanyl patch 50 mcg/hr after taking roxicodone 15 mg for ablout a year but the patch is making me sick trwoing up,stomach pain,very sleepy,left arm felt asleep lots of tingling and dry pain is this safe??
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Hello, Any opiate often causes stomach sickness: opiates affect gut motility and cause constipation. Opiates cause gall bladder spasm, opiates directly cause nausea, opiates cause sleepiness even to the point of fatal overdose, opiate with Chat Doctor. Cannot say in your particular case, and there are many reasons how opiates affect gastrointestinal action and/or nausea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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Hi Dr.Bhml./i, my daughter 3.5yrs old broken her nose twice within 8weeks and now suffering from air congestion problem at night! How long it takes to heal broken nose for 3.5 yr old? Any suggestions??? Thanks. We have been to ent specialist twice as well.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor, I have gone through you query and understood your concerns, Most broken noses heal naturally in 2-3 weeks, and they can often be managed at home specially if the skin and septum (wall between the nostrils) are still intact, the swelling should go down within 1 week, and the bruising should disappear after 2 weeks, if her nose looks deformed don't attempt to straighten it yourself instead a doctor should be consulted. Please kindly rate if my advice has been helpful Wishing you a good health Chat Doctor.
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I think I have a cracked or bruised rib, although I don t remember doing anything to cause this. I have servere pain under my right boob and it is very tender to touch. It also catches my breath sometimes. But I have also noticed a small red spotty rasChatDoctore up in the same area. I have exzema but it is not itchy and feels different.
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Hello, The small red spotty rash may be due to inflammation. It looks from your details that present tender area may be due to an inflammation which can be due to a small trauma or due to a mild infection. You should do following to have relief in this:-Avoid heavy work-Take rest-You may have an anti-inflammatory analgesic like diclofenac or diclofenac on prescription any swelling in that area occurs, or you feel feverish then you should consult to your doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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hai i am 15 year girl.. i have slight fever and i have whole body ache and from this morning i have pain in my throat and i could see some acne like in my throat inside .... pls pls doctor i am suffering a lot i am writing my exams now and i am suffering
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms suggests me that you may be having upper respiratory infection, which has led to sore throat, body pain and fever. The symptoms are due to release of mediators of inflammation which is causing all these symptoms. For your symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Chat Doctor. Gargling with chlorhexidene mouth wash3. Oral Autoclave, 625 mg, twice daily for at least 5 days.4. Oral NSAIDs to relieve pain and fever.This medication will reduce the symptoms and improve the condition. Thank you.
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I have had numbness, tingling, cold in the hand and fingers of left hand since last September (for 4 months). My family doctor thinks it is the result of mild strokes and TIAs I have experienced over the past year. My neurologist said it was caused by carpal tunnel syndrome and performed surgery six weeks ago. The numbness and cold have still not gone away. Could their be any other causes for these symptoms? If it is the result of a stroke will I have this discomfort the rest of my life or how long will it take to heal?
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The tingling and numbness you feel might be due to your previous strokes and Ties before. That can improve for 6 months to a year after the last stoke/TIA. After that there would be minimal improvement to none. You can also have your blood sugar checked just to be sure this is not the cause. Are your symptoms constant? Or is it aggravated by any position of your hand? Carpal tunnel can also have some residuals even after surgery. Was there any improvement after? Even just a decrease in intensity, duration or frequency of your symptoms?
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I had pneumonia recently and my liver reading are poor. After been sent home from hospital my doctor asked, me to go for further test. My bloods have been taken, what does this mean? Also I havelotsof paid in my left side lover tummy andcentreof my chest near my chest bone
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Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor For giving detail comment your reports needed that has, been done for your case. Investigation needed with USG abdomen, chest x-ray, CBC and sputum examination for your case In pneumonia x-ray shows consolidation and antibiotic course needed for that You have not mentioned which antibiotic prescribed to you If there is pain in liver area then USG should be done and investigated with Sept and got Hence provide detail of reports done and treatment prescribed to you for giving further comment Hope this will help you Take care
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HelloMy girlfriend had her regular period this month. On the very next day of her period we had a unprotected sex. I advised her to take an i-pill though and accordingly she took it the very next day though I didnt cum inside her. After a week she witnessed herself going through period once again.I am worried. Please advise me. Thanks
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Hello, Emergency pill contains excess hormone that disrupts the hormonal milieu of the body and this results in with Chat Doctor. The next cycle may be delayed. If she has regular 28-30 day cycles, she was in the safe period when the intercourse took place and as such there was no need for the emergency pill. Yet, chances of pregnancy are very little as she took it within the stipulated time. If she does not see her next cycle within two weeks after her due date, she should see a specialist for further advice. Take care.
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Hello, my husband and I are trying to conceive and I know we have to keep trying for at least a year but I just want to make sure we are doing it the right way. My question is this : everytime we have intercourse, right after, I always pee. i also wash my vagina with cold water, to remove the stickiness of the sperm which makes me uncomfortable. (I was the outside and a little on the inside with the tip of my finger) Do these 2 things minimize my chances of conceiving? (1) peeing (2) washing?
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Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, Please find my advice below-:1)You can wash no problem at all which are outside of vagina.2)Use one app to calculate your ovulation date and try to do sex in that particular date only which you can feel by little practice.3)Remember Only one intercourse creates a baby. I hope I was able to ad Chat Doctor. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,
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hello, I TTC for one and half year. me and husband consult the doctor in husband report total sperm count is 102 million/ml, active motile 55% suggish 25% non motile 20% morphology 3-4 pus cell seen and for me my mensuration cycle is 28 days i am having bleeding only for 3 days. my last month period date is 12/11/2012 i want know when shall we make contact. i want to get pregnant this month. i was totally in stress for not having baby please help me
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Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor, Your husbands semen analysis report shows normal sperm count (normal is >20 millions / ml as per WHO2009). Motility is also within normal unit (normal total motility is >40% as per WHO2009). Morphology is also within normal limit (normal morphology of the sperm is >4% as per WHO2009). So, your husbands' semen analysis report is quite normal. You should make contact within 22 to 30th November. Regards.
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Hello, I m having a bad day. Last night I started to sneeze, I thought it was normal. But I guess wrong. When I went to school my throat was hurting me and my stomach, also I had a bad running nose. I told my dad, but he said it s just a cold. To be honest I don t even know if I have a cold or not. Please help. Thank you, doc.
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Probably you are suffering from common cold which is basically a viral infection. There are a number of viruses that could cause this. Antibiotics are ineffective in such infections. Even if it is streptococcal sore throat, irrespective of the use of antibiotics, it will take 5-7 days to go away. Just take steam inhalation and gurgle with lukewarm water, and you will get relief. Also take some antiallergic like levocetirizine. It will help in reducing the sneezing. You need not worry.
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Over the last five days, my ability to remember has rapidly diminished. Every mental task you can imagine is now slower and harder. A few examples: I cant do mental arithmetic anymoreI have trouble understanding what people are saying. Theres usually a delay before I realize what they said. I cant comprehend long sentences anymore. I forget things almost immediately after I hear or read them Telling the time is difficult My heart rate has also increased and its so strong that it moves my head when Im lying down. I can see my stomach moving up and down in time with each beat. Ive lost my appetite and im drinking water excessively. Im seriously concerned that my brain is deteriorating.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. First, you did not mention your age. Secondly you are worrying too much. Leave the diagnosis part to the doctors. If you have any trouble, please consult a qualified physician, and he shall do the rest. Unnecessary worrying like this shall cause anxiety and apprehension and shall result in other mental disorders. All other symptoms you are mentioning are related to anxiety. Anxiety do make people forget things. People even forget about their spectacles which is kept on their forehead, just because of anxiety. Forget it. Consult a physician and then do the worrying, if there is something really wrong. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some memory enhancing techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hello, I fell mountain biking today. I landed on a 3 inch tree stub about the width of a nickel or quarter. When I finished the ride & got home I notice a large goose egg. It s on the side of my leg about 8 inches below hip. I m trying to ice it all night so I can go on my trip Monday & Tuesday & ride again. Any Thoughts? Thanks KB
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The lump can be because of the inflammatory swelling secondary to trauma. The other possible cause can be because of the fractured bone. Nothing to be panic, consult a general physician and get it evaluated. You need to get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile you can take analgesics like diclofenac and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered your query. Take care.
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43 years old. Ring finger got caught somehow putting bike front tire on. Heard a snap sound from finger when finger dip hyperextended. Xray negative. Two weeks splint. Still swelling and bruising after 5 days ibuprofen 800. Do I still continue with the splinting?
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Hello, I think you have developed mallet finger. In this condition there is tendon injury and that causes pain and swelling that lasts for some time three to four weeks. I would suggest you to continue wear splint for two more weeks. Burden needs to be continued 400 mg twice daily for seven to eight days. I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks
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HI. .my girlfriend had taken an I pill within 4 hours .later on she also had taken little homeopathy medicine to get the periods sooner since she had planed vacation holidays ...she also ate papaya and all..The periods date was 30 of the month ...she usually gets on time. ..its two days late now. ..pls guide ..
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Hi there,I-pills are very effective especially if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. So it would make the risk of pregnancy very, very low. I do not know the safety or efficacy of homeopathy or their ability to advance the periods. Also, they can interact with the I-pill and may affect its function. This would depend on which pill she has taken. Papaya and all... will not help you to prevent pregnancy and there is no scientific evidence that they prevent pregnancy or cause an abortion. But I am sure you will hear a lot of people vouch for its efficacy. I-pill itself can delay the period, and she needs to do a urine pregnancy test after 3 weeks of taking the I-pill to rule out pregnancy. Its best that she takes guidance from a doctor rather than take pills herself to regulate her periods. Hope this helps. Regards.
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Yes, I had an orgasm at 1130pm last night and a few hours later woke up to severe pain in my testicles with the pain radiating outward to lower abdomen and the area between my scrotum and anus. It was so painful I broke out into a cold sweat and almost threw up. It would last 5-10 minutes and then go away, then return 10-15 minutes later. I went thru 3-4 cycles of this. It felt like it began in left testicle and then moved to the right testicle. It felt like something was squeezing my testicles and the pain radiated outward. I relate it to a pain from a kidney stone. What could this be?? I have soreness now today. thanks!
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Thanks for query. The severe pain in Testicles with chills and vomiting strongly suggests infection of Testicle or Epididymis and needs to be confirmed. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.1) Urine routine and culture.2) Ultrasound scanning of Scrotum.3) Color Doppler study of scrotum. In the mean wile start taking broad spectrum antibiotic like Δeferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to
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I notice just recently when i consumer beer i notice a little blood in my spit/saliva and also when i dont drink at all and one time it was my gums...but my doctor said my liver was slightly over active due to fat...please give advise as to what may cause this?
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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. Mere fatty liver does not cause any problem. But only when liver gets inflamed it may cause problem. In that case the liver function test and the prothrombin time would be abnormal. If these two are within normal limits it is unlikely that the bleed you had was due to liver issues. You need to examine your oral cavity for local cause of bleeding and may require a chest X-ray to rule out lesions in the lung causing the bleed. Get a complete blood count and a coagulation profile done. I hope that answers your question. Regards.
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I have a molar in the back that has most of the tooth broken off. It is now down to the rim of the tooth. The side that is against my cheek has a some small jagged edges and is starting to rub against the cheek a bit. There is no pain from what is left of the tooth. And as of now the tooth is not rubbing against my cheek enough to cause discomfort. My question is---Can I try to file the small jagged edge?
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Almost everyone faces a dental problem at some point in their lives. Sometimes dental issues are caused by the care you take of your teeth, or lack of, while other times they are caused simply by your heredity. The good news is that advances in dental care have made going to the dentist nearly pain free. Dental problems are never any fun, but most of them can be easily prevented. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, eating properly and regular dental check-ups are essential in preventing dental problems. Educating yourself about common dental problems and their causes can also go a long way in prevention.
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I was eating popcorn and I felt a kernel go down the wrong tube while I was laughing/singing with my boyfriend. Drank lots of water/lemonade. Still feel like it is there although I don t feel as if it is bothering me as much as it was. Am I at risk for any type of blockage, any type of problem? Should I attempt to get it out or should I let nature take it s course and get itself out? Age 27 Sex Female Height 5 feet 6 inches Weight 114 lbs. No current allergies to medication, foods or otherwise, smoker of cigarettes and drinker of alochol
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion if you are not having any symptoms at present than no need to worry. As coughing will remove it from wind pipe. But if you are having symptoms like1. Chest pain2. Fever with expextoration3. Shortness of breathThan you should definitely get done bronchoscopy. As chances of popcorn in trachea is high if you develop these symptoms. Otherwise, no need to worry. And still you want to get it checked whether it is in wind pipe IR not, get done bronchoscopy. It is 10 minute procedure only.
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I feel pressure in the back of my head when I cough continuously. My head is also super stuffy. Last week I was diagnosed with Bronchitis but this week it seems more of my head than my lungs. I still have this annoying cough that s been around 2 weeks!
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test)Since you are not improving with cough, we need to rule out infection by chest x-ray and worsening of bronchitis by PFT.PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. And this will help in guiding treatment. Coughing raises intracranial pressure. So more coughing will cause more headache. So if we cure your coughing, headache will itself relieved. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself than start treatment accordingly. You may require inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamines.
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Hi, My father has recently been having a foot spasm where his leg will twitch forward and back without any control. His leg then will feel like dead weight and he falls over. This is happening around 2 to 3 times a day. He has been in hospital for 3 weeks where he has had MRI scans and a lumbar operation. The results have been all clear and they have sent him home on some medication. He is still falling over and having the leg spasms. Can anyone help with what may be wrong?Thanks,Brad.
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Hi, as mentioned by you, that your father has undergone the lumbar spine surgery, then what surgery he has undergone for? Also, this is more like the irritation to the sensory and motor functions of the nerve. Besides, what were his symptoms before the Surgery? I will advise to undergo physical therapy as it will help improve the strength in the muscle and also to regulate the disturbed neural impulses. Also with the use of an electrical stimulation the activation of the muscle can be performed. With the grace of God I wish your dad a good health. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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Hello doctor,My Vitamin D is very low. Should be between 30 to 100 but it is 5+. What is your recommendation to get it to normal?
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I just read your query. Your Vitamin D level is very low and you should definitely start supplements under supervision. Along with oral supplements, you require supplements through injection too. Also take diet which improves Vitamin D level like fortified dairy products, fortified orange juice, fortified cereals, fatty fish as tuna and salmon, egg yolks, etc. Spend some time early in the morning in sunlight. All these things will help you in improving Vitamin D level. Poor eating habits and improper lifestyle. Blood test for vitamin D.
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Every morning I wake up can t breathe have to blow my nose when i do there is always blood that comes out I also can hear mynself takinfpg funny like I am congested my students said I sounded funny as well, My nose feels somewhat sore on outside and very crusty on inside. I did smoke for over twenty years and recently quit but very concerned it may be nasal cancer .
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. As you describe your problem is E.N.T. problem, so you should consult an E.N.T. surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Possible causes could be allergic rhinitis, adenoids, papilla of trabecula. Etc. There is very, very little possibility of cancer. You may have to go for M.R.I, besides other routine tests for confirmation. Thanks.
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Hi I fell on my upper back on Saturday and woke in bad pain in my tailbone region on Sunday morning, it was so uncomfortable it woke me up and is still quite sore this morning. it is painfull when pushing as during a bowel movement.. I was initially winded but have no real pain in my upper back.
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Tail bone region pain is also called as coccydynia. It may occur due to a fall or may occur without any trauma. Generally, it is painful during prolong sitting or pushing stools. You should:1. Apply site bath, where you immerse your whole pelvic region in a hot water tub for 10 min twice daily.2. Use a bought shaped pillow, which helps relieve the pressure on the coccyx, the tail bone.3. Use plenty of water and fibrous diet, so that your stool is not hard, and it is easy to push during bowel movement.4. Refer to a PMR physician, with expertise in pain management. He can prescribe you certain medications or can perform a procedure, called as Ganglion Impart block to relieve the pain.
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My others Xray report Showed: Mild Aortic Unfolding, Minimal Cardiomegaly & Mild Scoliosis. Is this very Serious. If we take the medicines will this be cured completely. Will she be able to work & do things very actively. She is 53 years old. PLS HELP me. I want to know that is she is fine...
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Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that a chest X-ray study is not the best tool to examine the heart. For this reason, I would recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound and a resting ECG in order to examine her heart function and structure. I would be glad to review her test reports as soon as you will be able to upload them for a second opinion! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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I just found out I have genital herpes and I dont know any details... COuld I of had this for awhile and not known or gave it to anyone? I had a severe mouth infection on the inside with sores inside mouth mostly on tongue was put on Valtrex for that,,, could this be latter of that? can I still have oral sex?
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Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Genital herpes is a disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is of two types: 1. Type 1 (HSV-1), which usually causes oral herpes in the form of infection of the lips and mouth. Symptoms are commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters. In the past, HSV-1 was not known to cause genital herpes, but that is changing, especially among people who begin having sex at a young age. 2. Type 2 (HSV-2), which, in most cases, causes genital herpes. HSV-1 is usually passed from person to person by kissing. HSV-1 can also spread from the mouth to the genitals during oral sex. If infection occurs, it becomes a case of genital herpes.HSV-2 is most often passed by vaginal sex and anal sex. But just as HSV-1 can infect the genitals and cause genital herpes, HSV-2 can pass from one person's genitals to another persons mouth, resulting in oral herpes. Hence, HSV-1 can also be transmitted to the genitals through oral/genital sex and about 40% of genital herpes is caused by HSV-1. It would be advisable not to have oral sex at this stage as it carries a risk for transmission of infection. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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Hi doctor,I am 25 years old, boy, my height is 158 cm and weight is 61 kg. I am suffering from motion problem. My motion is not proper. It is getting too hard and timing is not proper I feel, something like ulcer is there inside of my anus. Please help me.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You feel pain when you use the toilet, and always hard. You need to take enough water, fruits and vegetables in your diet to soften your stool. You need a lot of fibres in your diet. For the ulcer like symptom as if there is a wound in your anus, that may be making you to go to toilet for fear of pains after use of toilet, in turn it makes your stool get harder beause you do not go to toilet when you ought to. It is likely that you have anal fissure, which is responsible for the pains and in turn constipation is there steaks of blood too in the stool. What you can do is take Liquid Paraffin 15 ml thrice daily, that will help soften your stool. Apply topical Lignocaine local anastesia on the anus to relieve pain. Do warm sitz bath. Put plenty of salt in warm water, add a disinfectant containing Chlorhexidine to it and sit on it. Do it thrice everyday, and after using the toilet. It will help to sooth the discomfort and relax the nerves around anus.
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Hi, I had a lap band put in last tuesday..8-28-12. I started having these horrific sharp, stabbing pains about 3 days after surgery. Pain is on my left side, feels like right under the edge of my ribs. It only stops when I lay flat on my back. Any ideas what this could be? Thank YYYY@YYYY
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain due to recent chest surgery. During Chest surgery, ribs and intercostal muscles tend to pulled. Anderson they cannot cause sharp, stabbing pain post operative. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. If you fail to improve after 1 week then consult your operating surgeon. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Sir I travelled for 48 hours...been sitting. Because of sitting alot i had to force in the washroom to pass stools. I normally never have to force. I exercise regularly. I am completely fit. Never had constipation. When i finally arrived back home from that tiring long journey . The next day i felt a small bump like lump or a boil on the right side of my anal ring right outside anal opening. I checked in mirror. It had skin color. No pain at all. After 4 days i went to doctor. He gave me antibiotics i took for 2 weeks but still the boil is there and still no pain at all just an uncomfortable feeling of its presence.its smaller then a pea. Kindly guide me what to do about it. I am tavelling soon again in 4 days. But this time i changed the airline. Only 22 hours travel. Atleast.shorter then 48 hours. I am using an antibiotic cream on it. And i keep is clean.
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Hello According to your history of travel, this bump around the anal ring is hemorrhoid, not a boil (because of undue force for stool). Since you develop this, so next DON'T STRAIN at all, usually straining (force) aggravate the condition. For this the best way is taken some phenolphthalein tablet for constipation during journey. For this take some an ovate type cream (or nifedipine +local anesthetic cream). I don't advise any antibiotics to my patient. In my opinion consult a physician and get a conservative treatment for hemorrhoids (2nd opinion). Good luck.
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I have ADHD and I dont feel like my medcine is helping verymuch. I am still very loud and distracted sometimes. I m already on the highest dosage of my medicine and take more at unch. How can I calm down at school so I can be less loud and more focused?
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DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. You must understand that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. ADHD is a mental disorder. To cure ADHD, you need to change your lifestyle, attitude, thinking pattern etc. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is very much effective on ADHD. Rational emotive therapy too is useful. Meditation, mindfulness, exercise etc. should also help you. Identifying and deep understanding ADHD is the first step of cure. Please consult a psychologist who is willing to treat in this manner. 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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my 14 year old experiences severe chest pain as soon as she swallows rice. I have felt this while eating but maybe not to the same severity. Even drinking water doesnt help. It feels even more painful and doesnt go down. Have had her blood tested for celiac but it came out negative. What else could it be?
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Hi there, This sounds like Andalusia, which is failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. The lower esophageal sphincter is a valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus, and it prevents food and stomach acid from going back into the esophagus from the stomach. Sometimes, the sphincter is too tight and doesn't relax very well, which is called Andalusia. The usual diagnosis for this is something called an upper GI, in which the patients Chat Doctor. Another test she should have is manometry, which tests all the pressures throughout the esophagus. The treatment for Andalusia is something called a Heller Economy, where the muscle fibers near the lower esophageal sphincter are cut in order to allow it to relax. This can be done laparoscopically with small incisions. Some medications can be used, but the best treatment, especially in patients who are healthy and of young age is a Heller Economy. I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if you feel I haven't ad
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My husband has had an enlarged lymph node on the right side of his groin for over a year. One doctor treated it with steroids, another one recently gave him two injections at the site with cortisone, this weekend the one on the left side grew to four times the enlarged one and ruptured causing him to vomit violently for hours and rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery where they removed both lymph nodes? What would cause this? He does physical labor and lifts heavy things, all his blood test came back good and otherwise he is in good health. He is 62 years old..
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Hello, The enlarged lymph node in groin region is usually due to reactive enlargement of lymph node. However, FNAC or histopathology examination from biopsy specimen could be more diagnostic to reach up to diagnosis. You have mentioned that lymph nodes were removed. So kindly send it in nearby laboratory for histopathology examination. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I had an angioplasty 5 days ago to open the 2.5cm blockage on the iliac artery as my left leg was causing serious walking problems. However, the surgery was not successful The surgeon was not able to clear the blockage and insert the balloon or stent.Since then, for the first time, I have been experiencing burning and growing numbness in my right knee ( the good leg). Could this be related to the angioplasty?I am age 71 and generally in good health, not overweight, not diabetic, until Xmas, exercised regularly, no blood pressure or heart problems, quit smoking 3 months ago, have COPD, glaucoma, osteoporosis and mildly elevated cholesterol.ThanksMary
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Hi, Was the access on right side? Its possible during the puncture of femoral vessel, nerve on right side could have been damaged leading to your symptoms. Otherwise, there is less possibility of the procedure to cause this, unless there had been serious complication like vessel rupture, that doesn't seem to happen. Any you should get prescribed tab Erosion forte once a day which is a nerve vitamin. Also, other causes include like diabetes which can because in you. Besides get one nerve conduction studies done, which can clear a picture. Reply if you have any doubts. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My 14 yr old daughter, normAl weight and height has been having upper chest pain above the Brest area , middle,right and left side .NO breathlessness or pain in arm or palpitations. Pain comes and goes and is not affected by activity. There are not any other symptoms, could this be trapped wind.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion it seems anxiety related only, but we need to check cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If this is normal than stress and anxiety may be the cause. Stress and tension produce anxiety and this causes chest Highness and increasing chest pressure and cause the symptoms. So better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. She may need psychiatrist opinion for antianxiety Chat Doctor.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My 9 year old son has awoken with a fever of 105.5 and he mentioned that his heart is pounding. I counted about 107 beats per minute while he is resting in bed. He has been fighting cold symptoms for about 4 days. Hes had a fever on and off (highest was 103 before now). Weve given him a dose of childrens Ibuprofen as well as a wet cloth to the forehead. Any other suggestions?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Your son needs to be evaluated for high grade fever and heart pounding. So better to consult pediatrician and get done blood reports, ECG, chest x-ray to rule out cardiac and lung related diseases for his symptoms. He needs antibiotics and other supportive Chat Doctor. So take him to pediatrician. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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Hi I am 27 years old, I am 5 6 130lbs. i have had my right hip totally replaced about 3 years ago, I have been having extreme pain in my back, the lower part of my back hurts so bad it feels like it is going to crush; the middle of my back all the way across is completely numb and is spreading all over my back. it also burns really bad in the middle by my bra strap. i have had 15 surgeries on my hip since i was 7. i dont know what to do I hurt so bad. I can not walk for long periods of time or stand or sit. HELP please!!
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Dear I am sorry for health problems you are passing. It thinks it is time to make another radiologic examination, at least CT ideal MRI. You should consult your neurosurgeon about starting rehabilitation or swimming which is the best physiotherapy for back pain. Start painkillers such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen or eidola. Consult your doctor about my advice and dosage. Wish you all the best hope my advice has helped you
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Hi doctor,I am a 47 year old male weighing 90 kg with a height of 5\9", suffered with fever as well as cold routinely in the last month. My doctor advised me some blood test as my BP at the time of consultation was 130/110 but I was not having BP problems. The last checkup reveals normal BP 120/80. The antibiotic given to me works and I do not have fever after that. The blood test advised to me by the doctor shows normal reading except creatinine 1.19 and increased uric acid. My uric acid is normally on higher side and I was prescribed Zyloric tablets. Please advise me whether I am having any kidney related problem or not. My BP is normal without medication. What should be my line of treatment ? I have attached my lab reports including KFT, hemogram and urine test. I am worried. Please review the reports and help me.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). During any acute infection serum creatinine can rise as a result of infection as well as dehy ChatDoctor. For a better judgment you need to get a repeat serum creatinine as well as uric acid done. This should give us a clear idea. In case if it is still high, you would require to get further investigations. So, get the repeat test done and write back to me with reports.
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My 4 month old daughter has an upper respiratory virus. I cant get her to eat so her doctor put her on pedialyte but i cant even get her to take that. She has diahrea really bad and the very little bit of formula i can get down her imediately comes right back out the other end. I dont know what else to do
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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. If you are breastfeeding the baby please do continue exclusive breastfeeding as much as possible. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor.
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I have a small lump on my right testicle about 2mm across. I have had this lump since i was about 12-13, and i am now 17 nearly 18. The lump has enver grown in size and is usualy not there. It only apears once every few weeks (5-15) and only apears for about a day or less. It is a little painfull as well but not unbearable. I have also found it is more common when i wear tighter jeans and/or underwear. Should i worry? Or is it more than likely just a cyst?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggest me that it's an inguinal hernia - on and off swelling in the scrotal sac which disappears after some time.2. And clothing do effect the swelling which means pressure effect also favors in terms of hernia.3. Possibilities of cyst can not be there, because if there is cyst there will be for all time not fluctuation in size.4. In this case I would recommend getting an ultrasound scrotum done when you have the swelling.5. It will exactly help to find out and differentiate actual pathology - weather mass, cyst, hernia - where it's existing from and where it's extending to - it's a good tool for scrotum and testis.6. You should worry until you find out cause - but nothing is scary in your history. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Hi. I play tennis everyday after school for about two hours. Recently I have been getting muscle aches on my back, and today there is a lump on the back right side of my head. It does not hurt, and decreases in size when back/neck are massaged. Is the lump from muscle tightness in back or neck?
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HI. These are spasm lumps of the muscles. These appear due to localized muscle spam as a result of chronic repetitive stress injury. You have to stop playing the tennis for some time till your muscles are normalized, take a muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory medicines. Before you start playing again take an opinion of an Orthopedic Surgeon / Physiotherapist associated with sports-injury and when they declare you fit then only you can play again. You also need a very proper trainer who can train you considering your problem of muscles.
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Hi I am currently deployed overseas as a civilian contractor. The pollution in the air is extreme. I got what would consider extremely ill my lungs burned my nose was runing constantly tong was numb i was hacking green and black phelgm. I was not wearing a mask. I have been here on and off for several years. When I go home I want to see and dr and see if I have caused any permanent damage to my lungs but am not sure what type of Dr. I should see or what to explain
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Hello Whatever you will inhale (if polluted) that if not fresh air will intermingle with mucus (a long procedure due to phagocyte activities) and will come out in the form of phlegm. If polluted material is some allergen they will cause bronchoconstriction (if bacteria then infection and phlegm i.e. black or green or yellow depending on the type of allergen or bacteria). In your case you should consult a "PULMONOLOGIST" or chest specialist. Good luck.
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why do my bottom lip go numb for a few weeks my bottom lip on the right hand side and the bit under my lip has been tingling and going numb . I ve previously had cold sores there in the past and am prone to them . I m twenty eight and female. I ve been having cold sores every couple of months since roughly age fourteen. I m worried as to what this could be ??
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Helloi have gone through your query. Yes your numbness of the lip is mostly due to cold sores. But the problem is why you are getting cold sores every couple of months.maybe it is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, which is usually acquired in childhood through contact with infected saliva.it is activated by stress, anxiety, a cold or excessive exposure to the sun. Unfortunately you can't cure cold sores permanently, and they like to keep coming back. But you can get yourself relief from it in certain ways. Apply travel on the affected area. Change your toothbrush as it harbors the virus. If pain is more aspirin or paracetamol CN be taken. Cold sores may be triggered by stress. During stressful times, sucking on zinc lozenges can boost the immune system. Hope this and helps Regards
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Hi .....my 4 yr old grandson has been sick for 2 weeks he feels bad off and on isn t eating much has seen MD 3 times and been to er they can t find anything wrong but he has fever off and on......but tonight when he vomited it was bloodand i Am really afraid for him any ideas what it might be?
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Hi, I understand your concern. -. First keep a record of his temperature reading of the fever by using thermometer for 2 days every 2hourly. Sometime body gets warm, because of weakness, still temperature remains normal. - If you find definite rise/fall in temperature, your child needs an expert child specialists consultation, needful investigations & specific treatment. - The blood in vomit must be due to starving out of loosing appetite. Offer him could milk(not froze)/non-spicy food to avoid it, Consult your doctor for use of Sanitizing syrup., in case it repeats. - For lac of appetite, mild rise in body temperature- he needs- - Rest, easy to digest, nutritive diet that he likes.(Chicken soup/boiled egg, Fresh fruits/juices)in multiple small servings - Vitamin(specially B complex)supplements help in raising appetite level. Ideally lac to bacillus containing tonic help. - Protect him from extreme weather/ allergens/ unhealthy food till he regains his resistance. He should be all right within 15 days. Thanks.
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Hi, Im 13 years old. Im usually very healthy. I eat a lot of greens and red meat. Although I never have heavy periods. Lately ive been extreamly tired, weak, and have had a loss of appetite. I was searching online and my symptoms came the closest to anemia. I have all but around 2 or 3 symptoms. Im guessing it would be iron deficiency or vitamin deficiency. My question is, from the symptoms and things I described is it likely I have anemia?
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Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms you have mentioned likely to be resulted from anemia. My advice to you is - 1. Kindly go for your CBC report with peripheral smear examination. If necessary your doctor will tell you to go for serum iron and ferritin levels for iron deficiency. It B12 LEVELS for vitamin deficiency. 2. It might be possible that nonveg diet contains worms which causes anemia. You should do your stool routine Micro report for confirmation. 3. Eat Jagger, dates, spinach to increase your hemoglobin levels. Thank you. Have a nice day.
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Hi, my boyfriend is currently on sulphasalazine (apologies I think I have spelt this wrong) but it is likely he is going to have to take methotrexate soon. I know that it is not advised to have a baby while either partner is taking this drug so my question is, what options do we have if we want to have a baby in the future? From what I understand methotrexate is a long term drug i.e. he will take it forever.
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Hi. If his condition is better controlled, then you can discuss with his doctor options of conception and taking him off the Chat Doctor. There will be a wait period during which the doctor will continuously monitor him and also check to see if he will be fit for natural conception. After this, you can go ahead with natural conception. Or else, a donor sperm or adoption are last resorts. Best wishes.
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I had a really bad stomach ache last night with a lot of cramping. I went to the bathroom and just sat there but couldn t go. I started to sweat profusely and when I got up from the toilet I started to feel very dizzy. This has happened before and I usually try to get to a low position incase I faint. Anyway, I was leaning on my ironing board, feeling sweaty, dizzy and started the chills. The next thing I knew I was lying flat on the floor, on my back. My floor is some type of a hard granite so I think I might have given myself a concussion. The back of my head has a huge lump, I have a very bad headache and just feeling very tired. Never mind!! I didn t see that you guys charge for this. I should have realized that.
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Hi. You have two major issues.1. Related to the abdominal pain and sweating, fainting and so.2. Head injury The cause for severe cramps that lead you to the bathroom, profuse sweating, dizziness and falling down must have been died to severe intestinal infection causing the third space loss of body fluids into the intestine with electrolyte imbalances and severe toxemia due to intestinal infection. The head injury due to fall on a granite floor can cause concussion, internal bleeding and so on. The hematoma at the back of the head will resolve soon. I would advise you to report to the ER urgently to get yourself examined for vital of pulse, blood pressure and other signs, and get a CT / MRI scan to prove or disprove the internal brain injury. You will also get intravenous fluids and antibiotics and supportive medicines. Also gets observation for head-injury.
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I have this empty feeling in my stomach even after eating and I dont feel hungry though its just a hollow feeling and I also have shortness of breath sometimes and occasional sharp pains that will happen. I recently became began I dont know if that means anything...
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having stomach problem with shortness of breath. So possibility of HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) induced bronchitis is more. HERD is known risk factor for bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). For stomach problem, take proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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My right knee all the way down to my ankle will swell to twice the size of my other leg. Behind my knee is swollen like a tennis ball sticking out blood vessels have showed up everywhere. It feels like it has fever and is very painful.I went to ER and they said they coucouldn t find anything. Please help me Im in tears.
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Dear user, Firstly to control your pain, while you get further investigations. There are a couple of things that will help1. Regular painkillers. Start with regular over the counter Paracetamol (if you are not allergic or have liver problems). You can add on stronger pain killers like Diclofenac(make sure you get a prescription for some PPI e.g. Pantoprazole, Omeprazole to protect your stomach with this), Tramadol, Oxycodone(with this you might need a laxative) for the first few days. 2. Pressure Stocking. You can start with class 2 elastic stockings above knee. Your pharmacist should be able to help with sizing.3. Avoid prolonged standing3. Elevate your leg when you're sitting or lying to help reduce the swelling. This swelling could be because of Varicose veins, Cellulitis due some infection around your foot or leg, DVT(deep vein thrombosis; this is one of more serious problems where a deep system of veins is blocked and blood keeps pooling in the legs). While you are dealing with pain, try and get an appointment with a Vascular Surgeon, if not get your doctor to examine and refer you to them. They will be able to look at the veins in your leg and the ball of vessels behind your knee. They might need to do some scans though. In the meantime, stockings and elevation should help with discomfort anyway. Thanks
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I am having a lot of pain all the tome in my right side and left side as well as my lower back it gets really bad with discomfort and pain after I eat. I was told a month ago that I have gallstones in my gallbladder. what type of SPEACIAL Doctor do I go see for this problem. I found out my problem in the ER
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Hello Gall stones is a dangerous disease, and you must consult a surgeon and get its surgery as early as possible (laparoscopic or manual). The only one option is surgery for gall stone and that too at earliest stage because it turns into ugly situation otherwise. As you mentioned that there is pain also on left and right side as well as in the back. On the right side pain may be due to gall bladder stone. On the left side pain may be due to left renal calculus so get in an ultrasound of kidney .2nd reason of pain may be due to urinary tract infection, so get in urine examination. In my opinion first consult a laparoscopic surgeon and get his opinion. Good luck.
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Hi, I am in Colorado. Diagnosed with Stage IV Prostate Cancer in July.Oncologist suggest Lupron one month shot. Cease Lupron when PSA lowers. I intend to use concentrated forms of cannabis oils to hit the cancer hard during the Lupron one month trial. Problem is....I started the Casodex intending to start the Lupron a week later but did not. Casadex did much relieve prostate pain but I fear caused side effects a can barely tolerate-anxiety, loss of appetite, mood swings, anger and crying, the worst is the shortness of breath during an anxiety attack.....heavy constricted feeling around chest and torso...dizzy.....faint.Is there on earth another process that does not messing with hormones to treat my cancer now in combo with thecannabis. I am not a candidate for chemo or surgery. I have had no treatment for my cancer other than the initial cannabis and Casodex. Help. I get that a trade off is usually necessary in weighing treatment options. I am concerned since time is of the essence it would seem. Rest. exercise, nutrition, mental health , maintenance cannabis once the PSA lowered acceptably. I worry about the risk of heart or lung function degradation while on Lupron. If I use Lupron no longer than a month might I not have the hard experience that many folk experience while taking Lupron...............right?Thanks very much,Ron W
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Hi, thank you for posting. After I read the question, I can say that your symptoms are related with the side effects of the medicines. Loss of appetite is caused by your disease. You should select the foods, and eat those that you like to avoid loss of appetite. Use as many kinds of herbs in food, and consume it in small portion and frequent. If you do like this you can quit the medicines you are taking right now. To relieve anxiety you can use Temazepam10m mg every 8-12 hours a day. Another alternative is using Chlorprmazine 25 mg before you sleep. Best Wishes.
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So I m a male 16 years old. For the past 2 years I haven t grown an inch and my hair (on the head mostly), has been falling off without me noticing, now it is REALLY sparse, some places are normal and others are completely bald. I went to the doctor the other day and made a few tests, what he found out was that my hemoglobin was too high. For you fellas that know these terms, out of three tests I made, I got 167, 160, 158. And the normal value of a male is 130. He thinks I got this thing called anemia . Let s assume I got this anemia, will I be able to cure it?. Will I ever naturally grow my hair back again or at least grow a few inches more in height? I m 5 8 and I m starting to get really desperate. Thank you so much.
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thanks for your query can feel your concernsFirstly high hemoglobin is not called as anemia. Anaemia is low hemoglobin for that age. Haemoglobin value has a certain range for every age. For your age hemoglobin between 130 -160 is considered normal for your hair problem, you need to consult a dermatologist want to know if you have a family history of baldness wishing you good health regards Chat Doctor.
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My 12 year daughter has a reddish bump on her outer ear. It has been there for months, but only reasonly grew larger. We are in a developing country and the medical advise has been varied. Today we were told it was a hematoma, but doesn t look like any of the photos I saw on the Internet. Doctor friends who saw digital pictures thought it was either a hemangioma or an infected or hemorraging cyst or possibly an infection. How could I find out what it really is?
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of reddish bump on the outer ear which is pointing towards a condition known as deep bacterial infections, fur uncle and lymphadenopathy. There are lymph nodes behind the ear where you mention pimple. The infection can be bacterial or viral. Need not worry. I would suggest you to consult doctor. Doctor may order blood test to confirm the diagnosis also to rue out conditions like ear infection of infected wound and prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin for at least 10 days) or anti-viral depending upon the diagnosis. Till then keep warm compresses on it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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I suffer from astma when i have cough and cold.this problem started at the age of 12. once doctor prescribed to use combihale (FF 125) daily , i never used it .Now i am taking asthalin syrup when i have cough.what do you prefer me take asthalin or inhaler?is there any side effects for inhaler
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Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating you, I would ask you following questions: Do you have cough that awakes you at night more than once a week? Do you have difficulty in performing routine activities (including exercise) due to asthma symptoms? Do you need to take Stalin more than twice a week? If any above answers are "yes", I would suggest you daily treatment like inhaler or montelukast. 2. For relief of symptoms, I would suggest you to use albuterol (Stalin) inhaler rather than Stalin syrup whenever you have symptoms. Please be sure that albuterol or levosalbutamol are "reliever" type of inhalers which are used on as-and-when-needed basis and inhaled corticosteroids (such as combinable) are "preventer" type of inhalers which are to be used daily and regularly as suggested by your doctor.3. In general, inhaler forms are chosen over oral tablet/syrup forms because inhalers work direct locally in lungs and start working quicker. Moreover, only a few portions from inhaled Chat Doctor. Local side effects are more common.4. Common side effects of combinable are local - throat irritation, oral thrush, change in voice, and they can be minimized by rinsing the mouth after use of inhaler. As mentioned above, generalized side effects with inhalers are uncommon and can occur with long term use with high dosages. Generalized side effects of corticosteroids are gastritis, hypertension, diabetes, cataract, glaucoma, etc. and of formoterol (one of the components of combinable) are increased heart beats, tremors etc. But they are rarely seen with proper use. Hope above suggestions and information will be helpful to you. Should you have further queried, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.
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I have a burning pain in my left thigh with numbness to my leg and foot, along with shooting pains down my right leg and left arm. I also get some shooting pains in my left leg, but it s more the burning pain that is bothering me there. I am 27 years old, weigh 105lbs and am generally healthy. Im not sure what this is or what I should do?
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Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Looking to your age it is most likely an acute disc prolapse. It can be confirmed by MRI of lumbar spine. Till then, it requires rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Rest is advisable in lateral position with both hips and knees flexed. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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I dont think I never had an orgasm but yet Ive been pregnant and miscarried before a 3 month time period. Being said we have been trying to conceive and its not happening. We tried checking basal temp, using the strips to check when im ovulating and nothing has happen. Also Ive went to a fertility clinic. One doctor said that I have a polyp and check to see if tubes were open and everything. which that is fine, so I went to a second doctor after my gyno refered me for another ultra sound for a second opinion and nothing was there. im worried and im having heavy bleeding after the miscarriage. it feels as my monthly cycle is a miscarried all over again. cloting and pain. what should I do. it even feels different
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Hi, Thanks for the query. Female orgasm is not necessary to become pregnant. Small polyps can be seen due to endometrial changes. Usually these will come out during menstrual flow. Persisting large polyps need to be removed. As you are having heavy flow, once consult gynecologist and take tablets to reduce the bleeding. Then with her advice you can go for tablets to induce ovulation. Then go for follicular study to track the ovulation. Plan intercourse around the period of ovulation. This will increase the possibility of pregnancy. Start taking folic acid supplementation from downwards. Take care.
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i found a lump in my armpit and was suffering from swelling and tenderness in my armpit.I went to see my gp and was told it might be an ingrowing hair etc;leave it for two weeks and come back if the issue hasn t resolved itself. Two weeks later i went back to my gp and had my armpit checked for the second time;was told there was a small lump which was putting pressure on a nerve and was prescribed antibiotics. I have completed the course of antibiotics but still suffering with pain in my armpit and collarbone;any advise would be helpful.I m a 36 year old female.
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Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, with the history of it not subsiding even after a course of antibiotics, I would refer you to a general surgeon for a physical examination to rule out an abscess which would need an incision and Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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My daughter is completing 5 months. She s about 5.8kgs. Recently, she s picked up a cough. She has phelgm-y coughs and the congestion when she breathes is audible. I went to a Ped. and she s prescribed Sinarest AF and TAXIM-O(Cefixime) for a 6 day course. It s been 2 days and the cough/phegm does not seem to let up. Is there anything
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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing, and I suggest you meet a pediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. No point in using antibiotics every time. It will do more harm than good by increasing bacterial resistance. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
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what is the left base haziness in chest... while taking x ray test this result will shows like this what is the remedy .. is there any medication to solve this problems.. because of this problems my medical fitness was rejected and unable to work at Saudi.. please help me thanks and regards M.D.GAJARAJAN
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Hello Haziness in left basal region may be due to many causes like consolidation, fluid etc. This condition need clinical correlation and investigations. Investigations include routine hologram, ultrasound of thorax(it can detect consolidation and fluid). You may need further investigations like CT scan depending upon clinical findings. It is also important to know your age. With these findings, I empirically suggest broad spectrum antibiotics after clinical evaluation. This is generally due to simple reasons. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.
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Every time I take a bath, I experience shortness of breath. It is painful and cough inducing to breathe deeply. I had asthma as a child and several case of pneumonia. Do you think this is caused by the moisture in the air somehow inhibiting O2/CO2 transfer in my alveoli?
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Hi, If you have a regular problem while taking bath, avoid using the shower, water vapor might be causing the obstruction. Visit ER, get all the tests done(CBC, X-Ray chest, Imaging tests) to rule out COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis or tuberculosis). When Asthma gets complicated, it presents as COPD. Get evaluated & treated at the earliest. In the meantime, avoid addictions if any, continue to take the medications prescribed, stay away from stress/anxiety, try staying in the fresh air, avoid staying in air pollution. Do regular exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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I want to know if this litium would cure or help my depression,I have a doctor who has given me anti-depressants, but I guess I am getting too used to them . I saw this ad about lithium carbonate, but I am 69 years old and a little scared to take it. I will ask my doctor next week, when I see him, if he thinks it will help. Isnt it a known fact that older people are in A group that really is in greater danger from dying frim it. I may be depressed but not ready to give up and die.
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Hello sir As far as concern your question regarding use of Lithium in Depression, here I will tell you few things before we talk about the use of lithium in depression. See there many types of Depression in which two Maine categories are unipolar and bipolar depression. Lithium is second line treatment in management of bipolar depression one thing, another thing is Lithium is also an important Chat Doctor.
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A few days ago I found a small, hard lump behind my ear. It was painless unless I pressed on it. I guess it grew smaller, or deflated or something, because the bump isnt there anymore. However the spot where it was is numb. What is this?? When will I have feeling in that spot again?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have reactive lymph node enlargement due to some infection. So it increases in size at time of infection and gradually subside. If it recurs then you should take a course of antibiotics. If it does not respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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Hi yesterday I had a fever as I went to be sick so much fluid come rushing up I had a almighty pain on the left side of my chest so I went to hospital were they done a ECG and blood tests they come back ok no heart attack but I am still having pains in that particular part of my chest and another part of my chest
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest pain with fever is seen in lower respiratory tract infection (LETI - pneumonia). Your ECG is normal so no need to worry about cardiac diseases. Pneumonia causes pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). And this causes localized chest pain at the area of pneumonia. So better to get done chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about pneumonia. You need painkiller and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hello My baby is 6 months old..we dont get drinking water.so we ger mineral water cans .i have read it is not safe to give mineral water to babies..can we give aquaguard or pureit filter water.which is better.i want to give her dal water..plz suggest..Thank you
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Pureit is mostly RO+UV water filter while aqua guard is only UV filter. It is better to give Surat purified water as it will remove all bacteria & virus and excess of mineral while preserving minimum required quantity of mineral that is useful to body. Only RO purified water may remove excess of minerals leading to deficiency of certain mineral that are obtained by water. So, it should be second choice. Only aqua guard purified water will remove all bacteria with most viruses but will not remove mineral, thereby leading to high mineral intake if groundwater is used. So, it should be 3rd choice. Hope this will be helpful. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Do ask if any further question is there. Take care.
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I am a white female 86 years old height five feet weight 155 with a long history of hypertension. I am taking metropolol 100 mg two times a day, Lisinopril 40 mg two times a day, Atacand 32 mg one time a dayand a Catapres TTS 3 patch one every week. (I have taken it for two weeks so far). My BP has measured over 200/100 for several days. Today it was 228/102. I have had no symptoms except tiredness all the time.
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Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure values are really high. It seems that your actual therapy is not effective in controlling your blood pressure. From the other hand, I would not recommend taking both lisinopril and Atacama as they are of similar pharmacological classes and can cause severe adverse effects when used concomitantly. I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests). I would recommend discuss with your doctor on making some changes to your actual therapy: - stop taking lisinopril-add a calcium channel blocker to your therapy (amlodipine, amlodipine, etc.)- add a central nervous system antihypertensive agent (methyl dopa, moonshine, etc.) if your blood pressure is not under control with the above changes. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,
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I have been on the birth control pill since I was 15 or 16 yrs old I am currently 20 years old I never missed a period they were always regular well the last 2 months I got my period it was very light and would come and go within the week I was suppose to have my period well I was suppose to get my period this month last wednesday I did take home pregnancy tests and they came out negative I did miss 2 of my pills 2 weeks before my pack was up but did take them as soon as I remembered I am a little concerned
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HI, I understand your concern. Actually oral contraceptives are to be taken regularly at the same time of day. To have good contraceptive effect. You had missed 2 pills at about mid-cycle. You had taken them as soon as remembered. Mostly you will skip the risk. Oral contraceptives taken for a long time, tends to reduce bleeding. This month late can be due to temporary hormone fluctuation by irregular consumption. Still to exclude pregnancy you have to go for UPT after 8 days delay in menses. Thanks.
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Hi,My daughter has developed grey hair (4,5 strands), she has been suffering from Seborrheic dermatisand fungal infection for 2 years(this condition affects her off and on )she has been using different medicated shampoos and creams for last 2 years , do you think this condition is responsible for her grey hair . her age is 13 years. and we do not have any hereditary of greying early.shilpa
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Hi, I understand your concern. Dan Chat Doctor. Possibly your daughter might have got it due to the shampoos/ointments she had used to treat her hairs. Graying of hairs due to conditions like thyroid/pituitary problems is completely reversible. You should consult endocrinologist to exclude/confirm hormonal problems in her, which can be sorted away by treatment alternatively she needs hair care along with good cosmetologists advise for hiding it. Thanks.
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Good morning! I know that I have cancer by my doctors don t believe me because my lymph nodes are so small. Now my question is what causes them to pop up everywhere like popcorn so fast, especially after they have been discovered? The first ones were found on my neck by my pain specialist and I prayed and God confirmed that I had it and then it confirmed it w/my 20yr. old daughter. Now the lymph nodes are all in my throat, the surgeon has just found them in both breast , and I found a cluster under my left arm which is where the numbness has been for months. My biopsy will be done on Wednesday and the doctors will then see but it is very disheartening when those you look to to care for you don t even trust that you know your own body especially after seeing the history of my family with cancer. (mother-survivor, sister-13yr survivor, 13yr. old nephew just died in October from Testicle Cancer(youngest in the states), now me 46. Can you give some kind of answer or am I asking the wrong question?
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Hi, you have asked about a problem of generalized lymphadenopathy. There are many causes. Many systemic infections also present with this feature. Most important history is the exact nature of sequence of appearance of those nodes and about there features like pain consistency color mobility. Do you have fever or night sweat or significant weight loss? Your personal history also important. Anyway tissue diagnosis is mandatory to reach a conclusion. Consult histopathologic.
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My name is Dwayne. I have a lump below my armpit and above my breast that I have had for 5 years. Now it has gotten bigger and red, with irritation and ocassional itchiness so I want to know if it could be cancerious or what else it possible is. Thank you.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggest long-standing breast lesion followed by the axillary / armpit lesion / lump.2. The axillary lump according to the description seems like infective collection - hair follicle infection.3. Lymph nodal pathology can not be ruled out as there is lesion in breast next to in with symptoms.4. An ultrasound examination is advised for both breast lump and axillary lesion-that will help to find out the nature of the lesion and its source and extensions.5. An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will be helpful for definitive diagnosis.6. Folowing that for breast lesion a mammogram might be need depending on the age, followed by treatment. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.
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HiI have a severe toothache, I meet a dentist today buthe said I am ok and this has been caused by stress, go home andtake a rest. I do not remember having stress over the last few weeks,I had the pain 2 hours after my workout. my workout was so intense and my heart rate was so high. can the workout be the reason? if yes howlong it takes to heal?
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Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Please note that toothache occurs due to decay or tooth infection. Sometimes it is gum problem too. But in your case it appears to be due to different origin. Can you please tell for how long do you feel toothache. How it is relieved and how it originates. Does it radiate to other organs like neck, head etc. If so please mention. Please let me know for further help. Thanks. Take care.
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I seem to have an allergy to dust, it has increased in the past few days where I keep continuously sneezing all through the day. I am 32 years old, have a history of wheezing (very mild) and exercise regularly. Can you suggest a medicine to manage it
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HelloContinuous sneezing wheezing may be due to allergic Rhinitis i.e. inflammation of the nasal lining membrane. Major signs and symptoms. Nasal itching, watery gonorrhea, nasal obstruction, sneezing, post nasal Chat Doctor. So this is the main reason in your case. You should avoid contacts with dust, mite, pests (cockroaches) hay, pollen, molds, sudden fall and rise of temperature because these are predisposing factors for your symptoms. When such patients visit my clinic I advise them to take montelukast+ fexofenadine tablet twice in day till complete recovery. I also advise them to take terbutaline+guiaphenesine + dextromethophan syrup. Hope this information will help you.
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There seems to be swelling in my lower abdomen/ an area diagonal-right, above my penis. My stomach seems to be cramped/hurting as well. I ate an orange, a banana, an apple, a cup of oatmeal, two poptarts, a couple of carrots, and two leaves of lettuce all at once. Is this abnormal swelling somehow related to how much I ate? It s also strange because it s only swelling diagonal-right above my penis, not diagonal-left or above it in general.
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, the most likely diagnosis which could be thought of is an Inguinal hernia which causes such swelling. It might not be related to the food you ate. For a definitive diagnosis, you have to take an appointment with a general surgeon, and get your self examined for further management. Till that I would suggest you not to lift any heavy weight, or go for any heavy work which increases your intro abdominal pressure, and try to reduce your weight if overweight or obese. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with RA two years back and I am taking treatment for the same. My left knee is affected badly and the swelling is not coming down. Initially, I was not able to walk, but now I can walk slowly but cannot climb the staircase or fold my left leg completely. Recently I am getting a pain in my left wrist as well. I have attached the files.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I went through your post and have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your rheumatoid arthritis is not controlled which is evident from your high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) of 60. The reason for this is that you are not adequately treated. Regards. For more information consult a rheumatologist online
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I have the mixed connective tissue disorder. I am 36 years old and would like to know how this is going to effect me as I get older. I have had arthistis since i was 13 and I am know dealing with serve neck pain, whick I have seen the neologist and get the results tomorrow, from the MRI. she was thinking it was was the MCT disorder. Is there any updates in the medical field? Thanks Heather
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Good evening. MCTD is a rare disorder which involves 4 diseases in it like Rheumatoid arthritis, myositis, SHE and Scleroderma. It is confirmed after the antibody for U1 RNP is positive. I am not too sure if we are dealing with the right diagnosis for you. It rarely presents at the age of 13. But yes it can have symptoms of joint pains, bluish discoloration of fingers, rashes, skin lightning, muscle weakness and few more. It responds well to steroids For MCTD, I had like to be sure that you are having it before giving you further prognosis. As for the neck pain, it looks unrelated to MCTD. It normally doesn't affect the neck or your back. MRI should give some conclusive resultHOpe the information was useful
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I had a left upper lobectomy in July and have completed radiation and chemotherapy for Stage IIIA lung cancer. Six weeks ago I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism for which I am treated with warfarin. In spite of all this, I have been doing well with no signs of cancer after my last scan. Over the last week, I have developed pain in my upper left chest area that radiates under my left arm. The pain is felt when I cough or take a deep breath. Today, I would rate the pain a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. I have no fever, loss of appetite, or noticeably swollen lymph nodes. What is the most likely cause of this pain? And who should I see for this...my oncologist, pulmonologist, or my family physician?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of lung cancer and pulmonary embolism. Your pain may be due to minor embolic or ischemia. You should consult your physician first. You should go for electrocardiogram(ECG) and x-ray chest. Then you should take treatment accordingly. If all findings are negative then you may have muscular pain or gastric pain. Consult your physician 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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hi, i have been having severe pain in my back on right side, i have also had loose bowel motions every day sometimes more than once a day for the last 3 months. i am type 2 diabetic insulin depedant and have 2 gall stones, am a worrier and am getting really concerned, i am not sure if the back pain is kidneys, or something else, it seems to be from my hips up to my ribs,
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Hello, Thanks for your query. The pain at the bottom center of the rib cage could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done. If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely. The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritic. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Hi, I am a 53 yr old blk female. Two days ago i noticed a little pimple lick lump in R armpit. No fluid came out when attempted to pop it. Now I have a long hard lump running through the pit and part way up the arm. Its tender and hurts when i lift the arm?
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Hi. This may be due to an infected sebaceous cyst or just a boil or an infected lymph node. Due to popping up the edema increased and spread in the line you explained. I would advise you to stop popping. Do not touch except for hot fomentation. Take a course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. You will get alright and the lump may vanish. If it does not resole within a few days, get FNAC also done as well as blood, urine tests done and may be change over to another antibiotic.
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removed wisdom tooth 20 days ago, the hole is still bleeding I did a sugrical wisdom tooth 20 days ago. but the hole seemed that not very well. everyday I wake up, I can a little bit fresh blood in the hole. I take Clindamycin now, but it does not work for me. I don t know why it is still bleeding after 20days!!!???
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Hellobleeding at the site of extraction after 20 days is probably due to secondary infection where granulation tissue bleed spontaneously the secondary infection in most of the cases is due to lack of proper oral hygiene maintenance and infrequency in Luke warm saline rinses so what I would suggest is that you pay a visit to your dentist who will do a curettage of the socket and clean the socket with saline and Betadine and give Zoe Chat Doctor.
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Hello doctor,All my life, I have struggled with several problems that, after stumbling on a post online, I am now fairly certain are the result of a botched circumcision. My scar is very near my glans, with an unsightly blemish near the center. My erections pull my skin and testicles very tight, and also pull up the skin from my pubis, causing a visible shortening and an unsightly mound. I also have excess hair along the shaft of my penis, and my scrotal skin connects just underneath the glans. This has not directly affected sexual function, but it makes condom use exceedingly difficult and is also costing me significant penile length. What treatment options do I have? Surgical vs nonsurgical? Estimated costs? I would prefer to avoid the use of any mechanical stretching devices. I have one, but it is rather intimidating and I am worried about injuring myself.
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Hello. Relax and do not worry. I have seen the images sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). For more information consult a urologist online
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I have been taking clindamycin since tuesday night. My dentist gave me tylenol 3 with codeine also. I stopped taking that because It wasnt helping and I was getting bad headaches. I went back to the advil with antibiotics. I have a fever still and a lil tingling in my lips. Nervouse that I might be having a reaction. Sorry this is for an absessed tooth
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of fever and tingling of lips post intake of antibiotics for abscessed tooth is mainly due to high grade of infection in oral cavity. Presence of abscessed tooth is site for accumulation of bacteria and there build up which is causing infection and leading to fever. Tingling of lips occurs due to over use of antibiotics and poor immunity of oral cavity. Need not panic about anything. I would suggest you to visit dentist first and get IOWA i.e. X-Ray of tooth done to access the level of infection. Go for root canal treatment along with scaling in that area if it is possible to save tooth. Go for extraction if tooth is not restorable. Take medications prescribed by dentist only and explain your symptoms first. Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Use antimicrobial mouth wash. Chat Doctor. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,
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i went skating and was just standing and blades came out from under me i landed hard on the ground and my lower back hurts when i bend and feels like something aweful when i try to pick something up. my right butt cheak hurts constantly. what did i do to my self?
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Hello, Thanks for your query. The fact that your pain is occurring with movements indicates a muscle strain. Any strained muscle when stretched gives severe pain. I advise you to follow the below-mentioned guidelines -* Give adequate rest to the involved muscle group and avoid any movement that causes pain* Ice packing once in every 2 hours over the affected area* Moist heat application to relax the muscles* Local application of muscle relaxant gel* Analgesic medications as needed do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Hello doctor,Last week I took three pregnancy tests and all three came back positive. This morning I woke up and was cramping and bleeding like I would with my normal period only a little lighter. Is this something to be concerned about?
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Hi. If you are pregnant and the pregnancy test is positive, then bleeding after workup means there is threatened abortion. This is the initial phase of abortion, you should do rest in bed, consult a gynecologist personally for a scan for fetal well being. Over exercises. Ultrasound of lower abdomen for fetal well being. Start tablet Duphastone 10 mg twice a day, and tablet Folic acid 5 mg once a day for 15 days. Injection hCG 5000 IU intramuscularly stat and weekly for three months. Avoid sex and exercising.
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My Mama called me tonight saying her doctor is sending her to a oncologist hematologist in the morning after two blood tests that showed extremely high white blood cells and low oxygen in her blood. She had her spleen removed 10 years ago and hasn t had any problems with it until recently with being run down and tired all the time what could this be
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Hi there, It is difficult to answer your question on basis of the information given here. It seems that she is having what we call as Leukocytosis and Anemia and had splenectomy done. What was the reason for her splenectomy 10 years ago would be vital information to have. The reason for her being run down and tiredness could range from infection to malignancy but would need proper evaluation. As advised seeing a hematologist would be the right thing to do. Regards
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I have daily knee pain from a impact related injury will on a deployment over seas and have had exrays and a Mri done and they can cannot figure out what is wrong.. If I run about 3/4 of a mile my knee buckles and I cannot even stand up and I also get shooting pains when I am just doing every day walking and standing. Any idea what it may be
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Brief Answer:Get a second opinion for MRI report and require knee brace or cast for 4 weeks and bed rest. Detailed Answer:Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in Chat Doctor and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services. Based on what you said, it is recommended to get a second opinion for MRI report to exclude ligament injury. After exclusion, you will most likely need a knee brace or cast for at least 4 weeks. Even if there is slight ligament tear, it can be healed by this technique. You may take tab. Naproxen 20Β mg once a day for your pain. Best rest and decreased movement of your affected knee will Chat Doctor. Hope I add
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i HAVE LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN PAIN. i HAVE HAD BEFORE AND THE COLON RUPTURED AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. one AGAIN IT HAPPENED AND i HAD SURGERY TO REMOVE A BLOCKAGE. it IS NOW HAPPENING AGAIN BUT THE gastroenteritis i HAVE SAID ON THE COLONOSKPAY i HAD HE SAW NOTHING THEN THE PAIN STARTED 4 DAYS AFTER THE TEST WAS DONE. i DO NOT SEE ANY CHANGE EXCEPT THE FEELING OF NAUSEA AND THE CROSSED THE WAST PAIN. AM i IN TROUBLE AGAIN? last TIME i GOT ANTIBIOTICS AND IT HELPED A LOT. DOES IT SOUND LIKE THIS AGAIN? JOYCE
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Hi. Thanks for your query. Yes, this can be a recurrent problem. I would advise you to get the barium study for the colon and intestines in real time (with fluoroscopy) to see the motility problems. Colonoscopy can not find the motility disorders. Also go for CT scan of the abdomen: this is to find any other problem with the other structures like lymph nodes and so. This time too antibiotics can definitely help and start under the care of a Gastroenterologist. Remember one thing, a proper diagnosis is very important for the proper treatment and to avoid the recurrence.
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I had lyme disease in June. Ever since then I ve had pain and burning under my right rib cage and pain around my back. My doctor thought it was gallbladder problems. I had a ct scan and it was negative. I have an appointment with a gastro doctor on the 16th. The pain is getting worse and is constant. Any ideas on what it could be? Nothing makes it worse or better
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Hellos per your description of the clinical symptoms it seems that the followings can be probable reason for your discomfort- 1. As already described by your physician the most probable cause could be a pathology of the Gall bladder (cholecystitis or cholelithiasis).2 The second most probable cause could be a pathology of the liver or the hepato-biliary system. It should accompany certain other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, flatulence etc.3. Any kind of muscle spasm or sprain.4. A Costco Chat Doctor. A USG of the whole abdomen and blood tests (liver function test) may give you a diagnosis. Please visit your Gastroenterologist for further evaluation and man agent. Thank you.
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I started having these rubbery white pieces coming out of my mouth 2 months ago which then turned into swelling in my inner left cheek and formed to a big white looking womb on my cheek as well as white spots on my toung and back of my throat.The doctors took a blood test whicChatDoctore out to be on the borderline of the mumps and said I have a viral virus which they do not know what it is.No one has seen this before.And I still have small stretchy white chunks coming out of my toung when I swallow and push my toung out really hard.Can anyone help, does anyone know what this can be or has come across this before?
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Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. The type of rubbery white pieces you are mentioning, it looks that you are developing candidiasis in your mouth as this is a white lesion inside mouth which can be scrapped of. And this candidiasis has developed because you are having viral infection of your salivary gland (parotid) which is situated in front of your ear. As viral infection of this gland leads to decrease salivation and increase in candidiasis. So you have to visit your dentist get started with antifungal Chat Doctor. Hope it will help you.
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mysister has severe left ankle pain, she has high blood pressure and has recently started meds for this, after echo card gram and other test she has not been able to receive test results as of now however we all all concerned since she can not tolerate touching the left ankle and the meds to open the blood vessells cause headaches too severe.shouldn t she be admitted?
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Hello, If she isn't diabetic than icing should help reduce the pain. Using icing for the ankle joint as well as the lower back to the pain sensation can be desensitized. If she is diabetic then hot water fermentation for the lower back and ankle. Also, try to stabilize the ankle joint in crΓͺpe Bandage or ankle brace. Wait for the pain to come down. Post which you can give the details of the status, so we can advise some exercises to avoid future pains. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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hi ,my 4 year old has tonsilitis was given antibiotics and ibruprofen for his fever on wednesday night almost 2 days now and fever still on and off tonsils still look huge and he has realy puffy eyes not sure if i shoud take him back to doctors or keep at the meds.
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Hello! I read your query and I understand your problem. If your son was my patient I would suggest you to wait a couple of days more, in order to give time to antibiotics to work. I would also suggest you to take care that your son gets plenty of rest and Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, I would also suggest you to teach your son to wash hands frequently; teach your son to not use other persons cup, glasses, toothbrush or other personal utensils; teach your son to not kiss friends and relatives until he is completely over the tonsillitis; teach your son to cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing; buy a new toothbrush to your son once he has started the antibiotic. I would suggest you to call your sons doctor if his condition gets worse: he has difficulty in breathing or swallowing, his symptoms do not improve within a couple of days. I hope I answered your question. Furthermore, I hope your son will get better soon! Best regards!
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