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I am almost 4 weeks post-op (laparoscopic myomectomy), the 5 incisions are healing well and I just returned to work after being out for 3 weeks. My problem is that I still feel extremely tired and just recently started feeling depressed. Also, my libido was extremely high pre-surgery now the thought of sex makes me feel ill. I had what I think was a period about 2 weeks after the surgery but I feel like I am about to start my cycle again but it hasnt. This has been ongoing for about a week now. Are these symptoms normal?
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Hello Post surgery depression is a common thing. You are having tiredness, weakness, poor libido, lack of motivation etc. symptoms and I would like to tell you that these are the symptoms of depression. Try to divert your attention in watching TV or reading good books. If possible exercise daily and practice yoga. This thing help to improve self-confidence. Consult a Psychiatrist for management of depression if not controlled by exercise. Chat Doctor. Cognitive therapy is also a useful alternative. You can contact a Psychologist for this. Thanks
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Hello I am in need of some information My husband had testicular cancer in the Marines in 1985/86, he had severe after affects from the radiation treatments. I.E black outs, memory loss, phenomia, skin changes. They released him from the Marines with honorable discharge he received a clean bill of health approx. 92 in 2011 he got a cold he could not shake, he thought was phenomia again like when he was sick in 85. They told him he had a blockage in his main artery or the cluster??? then he didn t... then he did well they kept him for 3 days then released him. he continued to see the doctors all year long, continually get worse oncologist says multiple Myeloma, then not then does then not, gave him a calcium push, the a heart reboot and nothing. they said plasma cell dysplasia, amyloid, multiple myeloma possibly poems.so in my research after a doctor mentioned it. They said the after affects from the radiation damaged him so bad, he was bound to get sick years later. Could this be true and if so how can I get this in writing to submit to the VA for his death benefits? Please any help is much appreciated Char 702 419 7471
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. Many people end up with a second cancer with a history of having been treated for an earlier cancer with radiation therapy. However, at that time, providing radiation therapy had more benefits and risks and has helped in treating the testicular cancer and your husband has been free from symptoms almost 25 years. Plasma cell dysplasia can be seen in such patients but saying with confirmation that it is indeed the radiation that is responsible is difficult. Radiation effects are both dose dependent and non dose dependent. If your husband was exposed to radiation in error at his workplace then things would have been different but in the present case he has been given radiation therapy as a treatment and that has been successful to a certain extent. There are also patients who develop a second cancer that is unrelated to the first cancer. To know the chances of the prior radiation treatment causing the plasma cell dysplasia, all his medical records have to be verified and that will only give a risk. It cannot be said with certainty that the radiation given 25 years back is completely responsible for his present health condition.
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Hello,This is Shobha. I am suffering from cold from last two weeks. I am taking Alka Seltzer plus twice a day, and I feel temporary relief, but I would like to try some other medicine. I dont have health insurance, so I cannot go to a doctor. Could you please help me?Thank you,-Shobha
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HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor There are many cough and cold medications that are available over the counter. The exact names may vary from one area to the next. Medications for the common cold do not speed up recovery from the cold but help to decrease the symptoms experienced. The medications contain different ingredients that help with the various symptoms. Decongestants would help with nasal congestion and facial pain due to sinus congestion. Antihistamines may also help with congestion, sneezing. If you have a cough, cough suppressants are available. If the cough is wet, a cough syrup with a bucolic would be helpful. You may want to consider speaking to your local pharmacy to find out what is available. I hope this helps
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my daughter is 15 today had a spell she got got really tired all of a sudden and then her heart started beating heavy she said it wasnt fast but just felt like it was beating harder than normal it lasted about 5min she is taking to med. meloxicam 7.5 and suladizine 500mg. she feels normal now .
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The good news is that at age 15, an uncomfortable awareness of the heartbeat (palpitation) is rarely life-threatening. However, there are several disturbances of rhythm and other problems that can be bothersome. One of the most common sources of the symptoms that you described is single extra heart beats in between normal heart beats. While not dangerous, these can make you feel somewhat odd and tired. They usually respond with no need for treatment. In your daughters case, the use of meloxicam and sulfadiazine suggest an underlying medical problem and relationship with a physician. Be sure to discuss the symptoms that you describe and this response with her physician.
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Hi my name is nancy I have a server pain top of my shoulder left one geart doctor says heart is good it like the pain sets on my shoulder a little towards my neck tried muscle rub heat pack andbicebpack no pain down my arm pain stay right at the top of my arm sitting in the area where my bra strip go cross can you tell me what u t u think is the problem could be sometime hard to lie on that side or roll over thank you
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Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history. As per the history I don't think this is a cardiac issue. It is more of muscular pain. I will advise you get thorough tho clinical examination done along with MRI of the cervical spine. This looks to me more of a nerve impingement and trapeziums. As most females suffer the similar symptoms of trapeziums and due to which top of the shoulder pains. With the help of physical therapy - like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy the pain and inflammation can be reduced. Using a myofascial release technique will release the spasm of the muscles as well. Exercises on a later stage will help improve the muscle strength and avoid nerve impingement to have better functionality of the Shoulder. In my clinical practice most patients respond well to physical therapy and full functionality is achieved. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.
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hi..i m suffering from skin infection on my foot and also having lots of pimples on my face and also full dandruff
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Hi ...welcome to Chat Doctor.dear user U were not telling about the correct location and symptomatology.on the foot....ok.regarding pimples having very good treatment.... first do --1) come done extraction by using Radio Frequency to remove all comedones on the face-this one is doing by expert dermatologist with carefully 2) using topical creams like clindamycin in morning times and Darlene cream in nighttimes after washing the face with Triclosan soap 3) orally take Doxycycline capsules 100Β mg daily half an hour after lunch....4) Isotretinion tablets alternatively morning after breakfast.5) regarding diet ...restrict the fat intake.5) for Dan Chat Doctor. ... avoiding this ., by using frequent head baths with ketoconazole shampoo...after shampooing thorough
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I have an inch-sized cut on the back of my hand (right over the knuckle below the ring finger). While I can ball up my hand into a fist slowly with minimal pain, I cant seem to fully extend my ring finger. Its like its just lazily laying there. Is there anything I can do at home? (cant afford a trip to the ER)
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Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. It will take some time to heal. As the healing process will progress, movement will become possible. Meanwhile, I would suggest you following things:> Keep wound clean.> Apply poly fax plus ointment thrice a day> Wash hands before and after applying.> Take acetaminophen for pain Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.
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Hello, Im 29 married weighing 72 kgs, height 5". My gync has ask me to go through Adv USG Pelvis scan. My menses are irregular. Im trying to conceive. I had a abortion done 2 yrs back. and have gone for clean up also. Is there any serious problem. Why is this scan recommended. Also can i conceive easily or will there be problem in the same. Jyoti Hello, Im 29 married weighing 72 kgs, height 5 . My gync has ask me to go through Adv USG Pelvis scan. My menses are irregular. Im trying to conceive. I had a abortion done 2 yrs back. and have gone for clean up also. Is there any serious problem. Why is this scan recommended. Also can i conceive easily or will there be problem in the same. Jyoti
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If u have irregular menses then the doctors ask for normal USG Pelvis Scan .even I had irregular periods.n after 3 yrs of marriage couldn't conceive so my Gino asked me to go for the scan. In which they showed some ovarian cysts.which they call it as "POD" Polycystic ovarian disease. don't panic .just go for the scan .u ll come to know what that is. If u also have cysts then u might be suffering from POD.or else if not then your irregular menses could be due to the hormonal imbalance...for which the doctor will give you some hormones instructing tablets and your periods would be regular. And you can conceive very easily . All the best :) Kampala M
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Hi doctor,I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend and she took I-pill within two hours. She had bleeding for three to six days after having sex and she missed her periods till now.I have heard about the disease amenorrhea, it might also be the side effect of I-pill in some cases. Is this a pregnancy or a disease amenorrhea? If amenorrhea happens, then can it be easily cured or not? How she can have her regular periods? Is it a matter of fear or a common disease?Please help us.
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Hi. Amenorrhea is not a disease. Amenorrhea is simply absence of the menstrual cycle. A lot of females have missed periods for one or two cycles after taking I-pill and this is normal. In most cases cycle resumes after one or two missed periods. So, no need to worry. Within one to two months her periods will resume. So, no need to do anything. As she bled three to six days after taking I-pill, there is no risk of pregnancy. The amenorrhea is the side effect of I-pill only. It is not a matter of fear. No need to do anything. Just remain relaxed and wait for her periods to resume.
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I have an abnormal rib cage. Instead of having more of a flat, broad torso, It s more narrow and sticks out. My shoulders slouch forward, and my collar bones are not straight across. Who would I need to consult with, and is there anything that can be done?
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Hello, Firstly you need to meet up and orthopedist who will assess you and guide for x-ray or MRI which so ever is needed post assessing you clinically. Post that you will be asked to undergo certain exercises under the guidance of the Physiotherapist who will help correct the biomechanics of the bones, joints, and muscles. Which will help you correct the current symptoms to a greater extent? 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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I thought it was a cold sore but I ve never had one and I m not sure what they look or feel like. It s a small patch on my upper lip that doesn t hurt or itch or anything but it feels dry to touch. It has a bunch of small bumps and several are starting to turn white. Any thoughts?
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Hi, Dear,Good Morning. Thanks for your query to my ChatDoctor-virtual clinic.After in depth study of your query, I understand your concerns. In my opinion-diagnosis -is -Herpes labials or Oral Herpes or Oral HPV-It occurs with cold and respiratory tract infection. It is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus -type-1(HSV-type-1) or HPV, which is the most common Oral-viral infection. Check with your ER doctor for its treatment. Hope this would relieve your worrisome query. Wellcome to Chat Doctor for more queries.
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my left calf muscle has been very tight for about 4 weeks now, i cant walk properly as it feels like the tendons r being squeezed, two times it has felt like something has exploded and the pain becomes million times worse and then i cant walk properly. it aches constinly and starting to get me down. please help
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Hello, As the history directs towards the nerve entrapment in its course. Do core stability exercise, spinal muscle strengthening exercises, hip and lower limbs strengthening exercises as a whole. This should get some good results. Use hot water fermentation for the calf muscle to reduce the vasoconstriction and keep the leg elevated over the pillow. 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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yes pleaseiv had broken / abcess teeth since fourteen early fifteen now im twenty three and tooth decay has spread progressively facial swelling and jaw pains have have also been an issue and I always dealt with it my self impoverished family nother story nother time as I say but all ways self medicated scalpels or suringes grew up on farm animal supplies and had a small knowledge of veterinarian procedures dealing with abcess and lesions and felt I could deal with it but in the last few years most molars or wisdom teeth have gone aswell even with more than average brushing the entire time have about three exposed pulp cores and the lumps below ear have always rehealed once opened and or squeezed out by hand some times with great strain on my hands "poped like pimple" but scar tissue gets ever harder and larger about the size of half dollar easily noticed just below ear right next to upper jaw bone could these things berelatedif so should an er dr be able to see this?
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Hi, After going through the entire description, I am of the opinion that the cause for your pain is infection. A tooth abscess won't resolve without treatment. Even if the abscess disperses, bursts or Chat Doctor. Antibiotics kill the germs responsible for tooth abscesses, helping the body to repair the tooth and bone. If an abscess erupts by itself, warm salt-water rinses will soothe, help clean the mouth and encourage
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I have had a cough for a long time now, at least 6 months. I cough mostly when I lay down at night. It used to be a dry cough, bit lately it s looser. I have been coughing more.. I don t feel sick, am just really tired all the time. When should I be more concerned about this?
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Hi, I understand you are worried about your chronic cough (cough more than 8 weeks). Chronic cough associated with fatigue warrants complete history taking and work up. Since I'm not sure about your age, geographical area, occupational history, and social history, I would like to give you an overview. It could be caused by a discharge from the back of your throat (what we call post-nasal Chat Doctor.
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Hi, about 14 years ago, when I was 12, I feel and hit my chest in the handle bars of a bicycle. I went to ER because the handle bar actually moved and punctured my left side under my armpit. Well not 14 years later, I have a bump in my chest where the handle bar origininally hit me and until about a month pain in my chest comes and goes and sometimes I even feel short of breath. What do I do? Thank you!
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Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. I understood your needs for your health concerns. Based On the facts, You seem to suffer from- a Chronic Abscess in the armpit, which is caused due to the chronic infection of the post-traumatic hematoma developed due to the bicycle handle bars 14 yrs ago.1 myths off and on pain indicates a pulsatile swelling ?either Abscess? Or AV fistula with Lump hematoma or ? Post-traumatic Aneurysm eroding the ribs and chest wall, causing short of breath from pleuritic pain. Remedy-I would assess the lump with Physical Examination and by USG or CT chest studies. And would plan Corrective Surgery thereafter, depending on the cause of it. A Second Opinion from Surgeon Would resolve your diagnostic ambiguity and would fix the exact cause, for the right treatment to start soon. Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctor there. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Wishing you fast and early recovery. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS
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hi Dr,im 40 year old mother of a 8 yrs old kid,weight 85kgs,height 5.2,experiencing burning and slight numb feeling on the lover back right side and runs down to calf mussle..its a severe pain and cant stand up for 5 mins even,what could have happened pls reply.
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Hello, Thanks for your query. Symptoms that you are having are likely to be due to a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. You need to get an MRI scan of the area done and consult a neurophysician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Since there is only numbness of the affected area it suggests that the affection of nerve root is only minimal. Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your orthopedicianI 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 m itssel. I have a question from something that s been happening to me for a while now. It s this feeling in my chest and throat. It s as if I had something stuck in it. In my chest, it feels like its being sat on. It feels really tight. Also I have this horrible pain in between and under my ribs. It all gets worst when I lay down. It doesn t let me breathe. Also, my heart is just racing, and suddenly it goes back to being slow. It hurts really bad when this happens. It s been going on for a while now but each time it happens it just gets worst. I also get nausea. I dont think this is normal or a good thing. Your help would be appreciated, thank you.
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Hello, By your history and description, we should definitely rule out asthma first. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is normal then no need to worry about asthma. Another possibility is stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi I just had my ultrasound result that had said I got mildly distended pelvicalyceal systems in bilateral kidneys and recommended for proper ultrasound of the renal system for further evaluation is that serious? Also I had a grossly enlarged uterus which may be related to fibroid uterus or adenomyosis I am 51 years of age and having post menopausal signs hope you could help me Thanks emily
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HelloBilateral mildly distended pelvicalyceal systems of kidneys may be due to many reasons like over HY Chat Doctor. It is also important to rule out any obstruction. You need to repeat USG after 2 weeks and if findings persist the need further evaluation like CT scan etc. Treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Treatment of fibroid uterus or adenomyosis is both conservative and surgery. It should be discussed with your doctor. Take Care
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Hello doctor,I have one larger tonsil and there are no symptoms. It does not bother me unless I look at it.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. One-sided enlarged tonsil is not a good thing to have. Usually, when both sides are enlarged, it would mean an infection or chronic infections over tonsils and pharynx. Unilateral enlargement needs to be investigated to rule out a tumor or abnormal growth. If you were to show to me, I would go for a tonsillectomy surgery where I remove both side tonsils and send them separately for biopsy (histopathological examination). That will give us a final report on what exactly it is.
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the result of my medical unfit due to ptb opacity in the left upper lobe is there any injectible speedy medicines to cure because my work abroad will be affected pls. help me is there any medicines to cure for just a week...Pls. help me i need immediate recovery and healing
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Sorry to say, but there is no speedy recovery in tb. Tuberculosis is basically a chronic infection. Treatment for tuberculosis lasts for at least 6-8 months. This much longer treatment is required to prevent relapse and recurrence. Tb bacilli stay longer in body. So if we give incomplete dose, chances of relapse and recurrence in later life. So better to take standard treatment. Avoid desire for speedy recovery. There is no scope of speedy recovery in tb. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Hi i work as a dental nurse myself so i have a problem with my bottom wisdom. Half of the tooth has decayed very badly and i am now in severe pain i am on antibiotics. My dentist also made me get a opg x ray. I have taken lots of pain killers nothing is workibg even the antibiotics arnt working much. When i looked at the x ray myself i noticed but.not 100% seems my nerve has been exposed due to the decay. Im in bad bad pain and untill i get that tooth removed how can i get rid of the pain please help
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Hello, we are here to help you out... I have gone through your problem, it seems that your wisdom tooth is decayed and as you say much destruction of enamel and dentin has occurred since you are suffering from so much pain. If medicine are not working then I would advise for such patient for extraction of the wisdom tooth as it is difficult to do root canal treatment in the wisdom tooth. So better you get that tooth extracted as soon as possible. Hope you got the answer. Take care. Thank you.
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hi ,almost one year I do have lower back pain that I can not seat more than half an hour and when I want to stand up to stay tall it takes some time and there is another thing may be its related is about 3month ago all of my neck lymph nodes came out and I felt lumpy things along with pain after 2 weeks they gone and transferred to my breast close to my under arm I think it was my under arm lymph nodes I did blood test and ultrasound for my neck and my breast and every thing is ok but still I have a weak pain at the same time when I went to specialist for my lower back pain he said you have mild sacroiliac artritis and today he got my blood test and my bone scan result he reffered me to romatologist when I explained all of these to him he said you have autoimune desease.now my question is do you think all of things(my lower back pain and my lymph nodes)are related together which one is trigger for the other since I have lots of weakness as well.Thank you
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Here for normal individuals who do not have autoimmune disease, back pain and lymph node problem at neck level cannot be related to each other but since you are already diagnosed with autoimmune disease it can be related in your case. As per my suggestion you should visit rheumatoid specialist and take specific guidelines from him for your back pain. You can also visit physiotherapist who will guide you with spinal exercise program which will help you to improve strength, stamina as well as flexibility for your spine. Another problem what you explain hear about your lymph node swelling I suggest if it's increasing then you should take a note on that and visit doctor and take his opinion. You may go for lymph node biopsy to rule out there is no other abnormality other than inflammation. Here you also need to understand what happens with the people who have autoimmune disease. There are various type of autoimmune disease but the common problem with all these patients are the bodies immune system gets activated against the bodies normal cell so that there used to be an inflammation in the body which will create pain and disturbance in normal functioning of bodies system. Usually we have found people who are on anti-inflammatory diet (omega 3) or anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Also doing regular exercise helps to generate certain hormones in body which have healing as well anti-inflammatory effect on body cells. So that also helps with this kind of patients. Take care.
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MY MOTHER IS 88 YRS. OLD. SHE S DIABETIC AND NOW HAS RENAL KIDNEY FAILURE. SHE DOES DIALYSIS 3 TIMES A WEEK. SHE HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF INSULIN, WATER PILL AND COLESTERAL. HER LEGS ARE VERY SWOLLEN UP TO THE GROIN AREA AND VERY RED. SHE JUST LEFT THE CLINIC AND THEY CHECKED FOR BLOOD CLOT AND THAT WAS NEGATIVE. THEY SAID IT IS SOMETHING CALLED CELLUTIS INFECTION. WHAT AND HOW COULD SHE HAVE GOTTEN THIS?
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Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Cellulitis is infection of tissue and skinny bacteria most commonly by Staphylococcus. You need to consult to surgeon and examine locally. If there is pus formation take place, its must be evacuated and if there is only inflammation you can give her antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication. If pus found you need to send it to culture and sensitivity examination to microbiology lab so that you can know the causative organism and ite remedy .take care.
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wanted to discuss with someone regarding Gallstone problem. My husband is 45 years old. He has been diagonised with gallbladder stones (multiple). What are the options available for a permanent solution other than surgery as there have been instances where people have undergone gallbladder operation but the problem still persists.
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Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Treatment of already formed gall stones is nothing but surgery. You are taking note of instances where people are not treated by surgery, but there are a umpteenth number of cases where cholecystectomy (gall stone surgery) has healed people. Laparoscopic or open surgery is a safe option.Long-standing gall stones may complicate issues by causing superimposed infection, perforation and even malignancy. So please be wise and judgmental for your benefit. Take care
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Hello doctor,My 1 and a half month old baby is having mild cradle cap and cluster of red pimples on his face. The area is quite dry even though the pimples are gone.This has left a white patch or discoloration on his cheeks. Is this atopic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis?How long will it last and when will the white patch disappear? This is my first baby and I am really heartbroken seeing his face like this.
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Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The baby has post-inflammatory hypopigmentation due to seborrheic dermatitis. It is nothing serious and will go with time. I suggest you apply Desowen lotion (Desonide) twice daily on the affected area for two weeks. For his cradle cap, I suggest you use Cetrilak (Cetrimide) 5 % shampoo. You may also use Desowen lotion on the scalp as well. Regards. For more information consult a dermatologist online
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I have had symptoms of influenza now for over 4 weeks, it comes and goes I get feeling a bit better and then asw I increase activity...eg shopping swimming shovelling snow, the symptoms come back...a harsh cough, headache, nausea, bloody discharge. I rest and they come under control....I have had a rough week.
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Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Influenza is a viral infection present with feature of common cold . Upper respiratory tract is involved mainly and patient present with weakness in head, headache, watering from eyes/nose, discomfort in throat, mild cough, fever, body ache etc. it will recover spontaneously within a period of 7 days. You should maintain proper HY Chat Doctor. For systemic symptom Paracetamol can be taken for symptomatic remain. Take care.
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dear dr. i am raghvendra singh 33yrs. i had got my sperm test done. it showed 30million. and the dr prescribed the following meditions- carnitor-500 and addyzoa capsule and fertyl m tablet . my wife is also 33yrs. her reports are normal. we r trying to get baby , but there is no sucess. we r married for 3 yrs. i am in army and stay maximum far from my wife. but meet maximum time when there is fertile time ,that is after her periods 7th day to 20days. kindly guide.
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Hi thanks for your question. You have mentioned only one parameter of your semi analysis that is sperm count. What about other parameter like morphology and mortality. The other two parameters are also important. Your sperm count is normal. The Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to remain under regular treatment of a gynecologist, who will be able to evaluate both of you for infertility. Hope this answers your question.
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sir , my friend took ipill after having sex on third day (i,e) between 55-72 hrs after sex on oct 14. Next two to three days were simple but on 18 and 19(today) she started bleeding with some pain .Can i know the situation(regarding pregnancy) and problems if any .
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Hi How are you doing ? I Pill is high dose of Progesterone hormone which is produced in your body in second half of period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of inner lining of uterus, making it unfavorable for a possible pregnancy to sit. As it is single dose, it has no strength to stand on, so it falls off & you get period or bleeding of the increased thickness within 7-10 days. So this bleeding you are having is the expected with Chat Doctor. Don't worry, there is no chance of pregnancy. Hope I have clarified your queries, do write back if anymore queries the best
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Hi, I have worm-like veins that have appeared near the hairline and my temples. The popped vein on the left has been present for a month. The one on the left appeared a few days ago. it started out small and tender and now it has grown to the same size as the one on the left and it is painful, causing a headache. Do I need to see a doctor or is there otc medicine i can take. Thanks for your advice.
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Hi, Looking at your history and clinical symptoms, I am of the opinion, it could be temporal arthritis. It is commonly seen in the elderly. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive proteins will be elevated. Biopsy and imaging studies are necessary for confirmation. Treatment needs to started with steroids, once confirmed. Risk of blindness present. Discuss with your doctor for diagnosis and treatment at the earliest. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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hi im a male 29 yrs old and ive been having chest pains when i run 2 miles for a few months now. i went to the medics and they took my blood pressure on friday and it was 124/100. my medics told me to come back every morning to take my blood pressure for five days before they recomend me to see a doc. this morning it was 138/98. i was just wondering how dangerous my blood pressure is. im worried im gonna have a heart attack before i get to see a doctor
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Hi don't worry you are 29 and are not going to get a heart attack feeling a bit heavy in chest (chest pain) after running 2 miles is very normal try to increase your running capacity gradually, if you feel chest pain after running 2 miles in one go, cover the distance in two parts. Unless you are a chain smoker, or you have a family history of very early cardiac ailments, chances of it being a pain of cardiac origin are very rare your blood pressure is quiet high considering your age you are having prehistoric hypertension and your diastolic BP is grade 1 (mild hypertension)at your age it should be less than 120/80before starting you with medicines lifestyle change should be tried for at least 3 monthlong smoke45 min of strenuous exercise every day is advised include fibers in your diet take a low salt diet avoid using excess of ghee and butter in food follow this for 3 months if still not relieved will add tablet nevibolol.adv get an ECG done to rule out a cardiac because rest follow suggestions for 3 months
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I found, through routine bloodwork, that I have very elevated liver function tests. Bilirubin, AST and ALT are all very high. Currently, I am waiting for an appointment with a liver specialist on Dec. 13. In the meantime, I am very worried that I can t get the levels down. From Nov. 10 to Nov 22, the bilirubin climbed from 3.2 to 5.9. I was also looking jaundiced. AST went from 79 to 265 and ALT from105 to 407. Alkaline Phosphate is also high. On Nov it was 211. On Nov. 22 it was 214. After 2 weeks of drinking lemon juice and apple cider and eating apples plus drinking more water, there has been a very slight lowering. My bilirubin on Dec. 1 is down to 5.2, but my primary doctor said it is still dangerously high. I do not want to go back to the GI doc in our neighborhood. I have had an ultrasound and an MRI/MRCP. The MRCP shows two large gallstones, but they are not blocking the bile duct. Is spite of this, the GI doc wants to to an ERCP and I refuse to have that done except by an expert in the field. Also, I don t think he can see anything with the scope that the MRCP didn t see. Are there any other foods I can eat to lower the levels further while I wait to see the specialist? I can t exercise as I have too little energy. I have constant nausea and itching and am tired all day.
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.GOT and SGPT are sensitive indicators of liver damage or injury from different types of diseases or conditions, and collectively they are termed liver tests or liver blood tests. So the next step is to look for certain liver damage and most common case is fatty liver disease. It should be confirmed by ultrasound. Other causes are viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, medications, alcohol intake or autoimmune diseases. To verify exact cause, US, bilirubin levels and tumor markers should be additional done Then appropriate treatment can be started. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Dear Doctor, I am 53 and am a smoker and a drinker as well. I do exercises but very limited based on Yoga..The last time I did a full check nothing serious was found but since recently am having a tickling or itchy feeling around the kidney are..I have been a lot of stress in the last 5 years and am only beginning to come out of them now..I started reducing the frequency and the volumes in the last few months but don t feel a great improvement. As a precaution what should the dosage be before i repeat my full tests..Thanking in advance.
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Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You are having tickling, and itchy sensation in the kidney area. If it is outside may be the skin infection. If from deep in side, it may be related to the ascending and descending colon irritation, lastly may be due to gastric irritation. Stopping the alcohol and consulting the doctor are different things, so go on reducing the alcohol till you stop completely. Besides, you can consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I, for diagnosis. Avoid taking milk, milk products, wheat, and barley. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts and protein rich food to support the medicines. Wising for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...good morning:h have history of peptic ulcer for 10 years and hypertension for 3 monthes ,,i had pain in tip of my left shoulder for 2 weeks ,,i have no shortness of breath ,no chest pain ,sometimes the pain is radiated to tip of my right shoulder ,,my ecg and chocardiogram s are normal each one i have repeated twice ,, kindley ist a heart problem or its stress , thank you
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Hi dear, From what you describe it does not look like a heart issue. If it was something cardiac it would be associated with symptoms that are serious.Also, as you said your ECHO and ECG were normal. I would recommend1. Get X-ray shoulder done2. If it is inconclusive and pain persists please do MRI of shoulder as there could be tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon)3. Try over the counter painkiller (Tylenol or ibuprofen)I wish you an early recovery dear. Regards.
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im 26 year old and around a month started having severe hair loss. The hair are getting lost in patches. I have 3 circular patch as of now with no hair in those. Please help me identify the treatment for it and suggest a clinic in bangalore.
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Hi, As per your query you have hair loss which is alopecia problem which seems to be due to genetic factor, fungal infection, stress, environmental factors and hormonal changes. Need not worry. I would suggest you consult a dermatologist for proper examination. The doctor may order skin patch test, blood test and perform a physical examination. The doctor may prescribe your Chat Doctor. You should take a diet rich in vitamin A, Omega-3 and vitamin E. Take Indian gooseberry powder (half spoon) with water once a day and use almond oil for message. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi doctor,I am 27 years old female. I am taking Dronis 30 mg from the last month. My period cycle is 27 to 28 days. But, I was getting my period from 30 to 32 days. Is it normal? This time, I got my periods after 37 days. Is this normal after taking Dronis or is it irregular? I am also trying for pregnancy.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. ChatDoctor. You will not become pregnant if you take it. You should stop it if you want to become pregnant. The cycle is normal when it is from 21 to 35 days. Nothing to worry. If you have irregular periods, do serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and serum prolactin on empty stomach tomorrow morning and let me know your report. If you have any hormonal imbalance, it can be corrected with medicine and your periods will be regular and you will become pregnant. Also, do USG pelvis by transvaginal scan to see if you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syn
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my one week old daughter has had very strong smelling gas and 2night her stool started to smell like vinegar yellow and runny. I am breast feeding and also doing formula half and half...is this need to worry...have a dr app fri just never had this in one of my kids b4
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one-week-old baby who is dependent on milk diet only usually have this kind of stool pattern. This is called transitional stools. Initially baby passes greenish black stool then greener than yellowish green then by day 6 or 7 yellow bright goldens. After birth the flora (healthy bacteria) of babies gut start to develop which causes this change in stool color, after 7 to 10 days stool will remain like this.nothing to worry. Please try to give breastfeed as much as possible. Exclusive breastfeeding is best. Formula feed has nothing to do with this change in color.
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My hair has been falling out for the last 5 months quite rapidly, there is no male pattern boldness in my family. My doctor thought it was a fungal infection and have been using anti-fungal shampoo for 6 weeks now, the hair loss has slowed but Im still losing 20-40 hairs a day. I only wash my hair twice a week and use shampoo high in zinc.Im also on tetralysal tablets for acne treatment, my acne has pretty much cleared up now but was wondering if this medication could cause hair loss? or whether a change in my hormones meaning no more acne could be the problem?There are no bald patches its jsut generally thin all over, I am having a bllod test on Monday to se if im low on zinc in the blood.Any thoughts or suggestions?Thanks
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Hi, You may be having halogen effluvium, probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. There may be some cause like anemia, vitamin deficiencies, minerals deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, stress, anxiety, sleeplessness or some internal diseases. After thorough examination and investigations, your doctor may come to some conclusion. You may take biotin tablet. Take vitamin E. Apply mild steroid lotion on the scalp. Do shampoo daily with herbal shampoo. Apply almond oil after Chat Doctor. Take proper sleep. Take nutritious food. Do exercise and yoga regularly. Keep the mind cool. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Good day, my baby was diagnosed with Atrial Secundum Defect of the Heart when he was only 10 months old. We have tried to consult a doctor and was adviced for a immediate operation of my son since the hole is already big. As we consult another doctor, she adviced that before school age- a heart operation must be done. My question is : is there any chances of not getting a operation for my son ; the thought that his disease is not curable but for operation but as we have gathered few informations from few of our friends,that there were cases like his that have not undergone an operation and was then unholed as time passes. We need your advice on this since we have been thinking of not taking him for operation because we are really afraid of any risk. As parent, we want to be with him for a long time.
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Hi, The hole should be closed. Patients with hole on heart will develop some pathological changes in their hearts with time depending on the location and size of the hole. Surgery is done to prevent those complications and heart failure. I would advise you to perform surgery sooner, as sometimes patients refer to physician when there are already sucChatDoctorplications, which are contraindication for the surgery. Take care
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I am having severe back pain. About a month ago, when I would go to bend over my back would have to pop before i could fully bend over...now Im in severe pain. my feet go to sleep and have pain behind my knees. what should i do? I have had an MRI that shows three herniated discs and 2 torn discs.
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Hello, I have studied your case. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.
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My 3 year old son has had a fever all day and history of diarhea/vomting in past 24hrs. He had a warm bath and began shaking hard afterwards and continued to do so even though he did not feel cold. I gave him tylenol and even in his bed under blankets he is still shaking. Temp at this time is 37.8
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Hello, Vomiting, loose stools and fever may be due to food poisoning. Shivering, shaking is due to sudden increase in temperature. During shaking cover him with blanket and don't give Paracetamol. Once the shaking stops then only give Paracetamol. You may need to give antibiotic to treat the fever and diarrhea. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.
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hi i am 25 tears old ,male for a few month ago i am suffering mild Hepatomegaly ,135 mm aprox,my question is it will be curable or not , and i am regularly going gym but not now can i also start gym and what can i do in future........it is dangerous or not?
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor .... Noted you had hepatomegaly in the past... But you have not mentioned cause ....if known I can guide better suggestion... Anyway according to your history it seems you might have simple fatty liver or gall stone like condition. Yes daily gym is good for healthy liver...Lose your weight if obese.... Take low fat diet if fatty liver.... Non veg, junk foods kept limited. For healthy liver functioning stay away from bad habit like smoking and alcohol. Some good food for liver taken like ......-carrot -turmeric roots -onion -spinach -chicory -beets -blueberry and papaya etc..... If still having hepatomegaly investigate with USG and liver enzymes study..... If still having fatty liver AdΓlio can be given... Take care.
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Hello doctor,I have spinal stenosis from last five years. I took a lot of medicine but the problem remains same. Pain also includes my legs down, foot, hips and standing more than ten minutes cannot bear. Please tell me the only best solution.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. For spinal stenosis, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory ChatDoctor. Physiotherapy is also beneficial. For neurological pain, Pregabalin can be prescribed. Reduce weight if obese through exercise and dieting. If all above measures failed then surgical management can be done. Take care. Consult orthopedic surgeons for examination and management. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online
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My 17 year old son has been complaining of chest pain. It got so bad he had me up all night one evening. He has been expremely tired and gets dizzy and light headed alot. We went to our doctor, they ran the battery of tests and said he has a bundle blockage in his right artery. He is 6 foot tall and weighs about 115 pounds, always been very healthy. We are seeing a pediatric cartialogist on Monday. I just am so nervous and want to know what to expect. Thank you
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Hello, I would explain that it is important for performing further tests to investigate the possible causes of underlying chest pain: - an exercise cardiac stress test-cardiac enzyme levels-complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- a cardiac ultrasound in order to examine his heart. A cardiac MRI may be needed to examine better his cardiac function and structure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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For years now I ve been having these chest pains that happen out of nowhere and I ve had 2 or 3 in the past 2 and a half weeks. Sometimes they go away for a long amount of time like a month but then they come back and it s like whenever I exhale, I get this sharp pain in the left side of my chest like my heart is being squeezed and it s hard to breathe because it really hurts and it usually lasts about 1-3 minutes. Should I start seeking medical attention as soon as possible? What could be wrong?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely get done few reports to rule out heart and lung related causes for your chest pain. You are having squeezing type of chest pain on exhalation. This is seen in heart diseases like coronary heart disease and lung diseases like pleurisy, pneumonia etc. So get done ECG, 2d echo, chest x-ray. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart and lung related causes. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can cause similar symptoms. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. First rule heart and lung related causes. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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hi doc,my doctor prescribed me duphaston because my period has not arrived for the month of june.4 negative pregnancy test taken at 1 week intervals,until 1 month after last missed period.after taking duphaston, i bleed for 1 week like my normal period.is it still possible i can be pregnant?
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Hi, I think you can't be pregnant if you had bled normally after taking phaeton. Do a thyroid profile just to see what is the cause of irregular periods. Also do an ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries to rule out pod. If everything is fine, you can take some medicines for growth of your follicles. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor.
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I have raised white lines inside my mouth, both cheeks that started after having a root canal redone. the one thats a little worse also had cold sore/fever blisters at the end by my lips. After the cold sores/fever blisters went away I got a small white bump on my lower gum about 2nd to last tooth (the one that had the root canal redone.) I went back to the specialist that did the root canal and my dentist and all they say is that we will watch it, is this something I should get a second opinion on?
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Hello, Thanks for your query. It sounds like you have a fistula. The fistula is the result of an abscessed tooth and a failed root canal. The abscess is an infection that first forms around the apex or tip of the root. If left untreated the infection will begin to erode the bone around the tooth. You are going to need root canal surgery called an apicoectomy in order to save this tooth. Usually, a tooth that has undergone a root canal can last the rest of your life and never need further endodontic treatment. However, in a few cases, a tooth may fail to heal. The tooth may become painful or diseased months or even years after successful treatment. An apicoectomy is a way to save a tooth when inflammation or infection persists in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal procedure. The endodontist will open the gum tissue near the tooth to see the underlying bone and to remove any inflamed or infected tissue. The very end of the root is also removed. A small filling may be placed to seal the end of the root canal and a few stitches are placed in the gum to help the tissue heal. The dentist will remove the bump or fistula and with a good result and a good immune system the tooth will heal, and the fistula will not return. 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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My husband fell forward in a hole 3 weeks ago and had a large bump on his shin. It went down with heat and ice and his leg and foot turned blue until it reached his toes. Now the lump on his shin is still there and very swollen in the area of the injury. Does not have a lot of pain. No pain in back of leg for clot . Worried about compartment syndrome.
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A history of trauma with development of bump on the shin suggests a hematoma formation. Trauma can lead to internal bleeding and collection of blood under skin. Bluish discoloration develops after formation of hematoma and thus the bluish discoloration can be due to hematoma formation. The hematoma usually resolves spontaneously, and the bluish discoloration also fades away with time. Thus, you can wait for some days to allow the swelling and bluish discoloration to disappear. Compartment syn Chat Doctor. In case the swelling does not reduce, and the pain also increases, you can consult your primary healthcare provider for a clinical assessment. Any injury or abrasion on the skin should be covered with proper
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My wife if 50 years old she says she is having chest pains that feel like pluracy and for the last couple months has had pain in her left arm muscle related today she saw our doctor and was told to go home and take a nitro pill she is home alone and I am at work 20 miles away is this something she should do or not.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your wives situation and problem. She has been prescribed nitro tablet. Nitroglycerin is given in angina pain (heart related). So her pain is mostly due to heart disease. So better to take Chat Doctor. Ask her to avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Ask her to avoid stress and tension if she had. Also get done regular follow up with cardiologist. Get done ECG and 2d echo at least once a year. With regular follow up and
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I have a very poor attention span, i cant concentrate on a tv show, or even when someone is talking to me my concentration lasts a stupidly small time. I was considering asking my GP if he could prescribe me ritalin. I am not sure whether i would need any further testing or anything before hand. I do not want the drug for any form of recreational useage and in fact i would actully prefer one that increases concentraion without those side effects. I am not a fan of drugs that can have uses other than what i need them for eg when i have asked for sleeping pills or painkillers before i have specified i do not want opiates, benzos etc.I was wondering if you think it would be a good idea to ask my dr for them, or if there is an alternitive to them that you think would be betterAdditional info, i am 21, male. I was been diagnosed with bpd a few years ago. I am not on any medication. I used to drink alcohol too much but i cut down a few months ago to a fraction of the amount i used to drink. Smoker - around 10/15 per day that i roll myself from tobacco.
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are supposed to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span of below 30 minutes. If you are able to make your studies interesting and based on variable principle, your concentration level can be increased. Concentration comes only when you are interested in what you do. So please be passionate towards what you are doing or do only those things which you are interested in. It is also possible to improve your concentration level with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hello Doctor, My father is having Blood Clotting in his brain. For the past few years he is taking treatment from one of the doctor in XXXXX. He suffers frequent attacks in which he gets unconscious for some time with problem in speech and heavy sweating. He had paralysis attack 15 years back . I would like to consult you for his case as now the attacks are very frequent. He is also having high B.P. and Diabetes .Please guide.
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Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The most likely cause of fainting episodes in your father could be post-stroke epilepsy. In this condition, the epilepsy starts because of scar formation in the brain (due to the blood clot). It is well treatable with medications such as levetiracetam. At the same time, medicines to prevent further brain strokes such as aspirin should be continued. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.
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I have a lump on my face, on the bridge of my nose and it seems to be getting bigger, I thought it was a spot but it hasnt turned into a spot, ive had it for a while now and its starting to make me concerned and I would like to get rid of it but I dont know what it is. It turns white if I frown and it is quite large.
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Hi, Dear Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied your query with available details given in your query. I understood your health concerns. Treatment and Cause for the painful multiple lumps in arm vein-For the right treatment right diagnosis of the cause of the lump on the nose bridge is to be done. Cause of lump -It is very difficult to comment on the cause of the lump on the bridge as the data is insufficient. Following possibilities could be ruled out with help from your doctor-DERMOID CYST/ACNE/Boil/Epidermis Cyst/Syringe/Sebaceous Cyst. From the size told by you, possibility of it being a Dermoid Cyst / or Sebaceous Cyst-is Moreno Don't worry.It's not cancerous. Still if worried I would advise you to get the USG guided FNAC biopsy, to rule out it being cancerous. This would help you to plan treatment with your doctor, whom you should plan your visit urgently, before it complicates anymore.Don't Self-treat or medicate in your case as the case may go in to further complications. Hope this reply would resolve your query and would help you to plan treatment with your doctor. Hope this would relieve of your health concerns. Welcome for any further query in this regard before final suggestions are given in your query. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist.
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I have a lump on the bottom of my heel, on the edge/underneath where i walk on it, it has a purple bruise over it and the lump and bruise have been there for nearly 3 weeks.Its painful when i walk on it especially after i have been resting for a while e.g. when i get up in the morning.any ideas?
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Hi, Thanks for query to My Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied all details of your query. I understood your health concerns about treatment of lump on heel-Treatment-You seem to have Calcaneal Spur with Bursitis with cellulitis around from overuse, which is giving purple bruise over it. Get Second opinion from Orthopedic Surgeon / or your Surgeon or GP and or / Podiatrist if need be, who would Confirm it by physical examination and reviewing it with Check X-ray of the heel for Calcaneal Spur with bursitis. Any other cause for these needs to be ruled which your doctor would take care of, as he would have first-hand information, to which I don't have any access. Suggested treatment -Rest to the Part, Anti-inflammatory medicines from your doctorCorrection of the Foot Arch and Change of your Shoes/footwear accordingly from Podiatrist-a special foot doctor. Hot Compresses / and or/Infrared Heat from your GP or at Home under his guidance. Voltaren Gel locally. This would take care of it as such lumps reduce on its own in 2-3 weeks. IF recurring needful treatments would be directed from your OrthoSurgeon accordingly. Hope this reply would help you in resolving this complex query and anxiety with it. I would appreciate if you hit thanks and write excellent review comments to help needy visiting patients at Chat Doctor. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N.M.S. Genl- CUTS. Senior Surgical Specialist.
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I had a bump on the buttom of my butt/inner thigh around and I tried popping it because I couldnt see it and it felt like a massive black head. The next day it hurt really bad, and once again I reached down there and it was completely swollen, and it popped very easily and yellowish, very smelly puss came out, bleed a little, and now feels so much better. Should I be concerned about this?
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i suffered right abdomen pain a month ago, when consulted with the doctor, he said it would be large intestine infection and prescribed me bacillus antibiotics. I got relief from Pain. Now again for past three days, I feel the pain. Can you please explain me why this pain would occur? what is the root cause for this pain?
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Hello, thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. ForumMild pain inn abdomen whether it is on the left side or right side, mostly root causes are, Amoebic colitis, Worm infestationRare cause tuberculosis. In your case pain (recurrent) may be due to amoebic colitis, so please have a treatment, anti-amoebic, for whole four weeks. Get in anti worm treatment also. Still you feel that there is pain, then require full examination physical as well blood and U/S. Good luck.
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I have a very deep wound just under my knee, i didnt go to my doctor until 4 days after it happend. He said i should have got a stitch in it and that it has now become infected. Since then the cut hasnt started healing at all and is still bleeding. Why is this?
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for writing. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question completely, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best way possible. Yes doctor was right deep wounds who usually need a stitch should not be left open they catch infections. According to your history you seem to be having an infected wound in which there is ongoing infection. I hope you are taking antibiotics suggested by the doctor regularly. This wound is not healing and still bleeding because when there is infection and inflammation in the wound it delays the healing process, as infection settles down healing will start to speed up automatically. I would suggest you to take care of your wound, keep a good hygiene, don't let it get wet, take antibiotics regularly, if you were my patient I would have suggested you to take Augmenting 1 gram twice a day, I hope you are already taking antibiotic. For pain, you can take Tylenol or Broken. Daily cleaning and
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Hi, I smashed my finger between a wall and a couch on Thursday. My nail is completely black and under my cuticle my finger is red and puffy (perhaps filled with pus). I am worried my finger is infected and would like to know whether I should go to the doctor. I am also thinking of attempting to release the pus myself, but dont want to get my finger more infected. What would you advise?
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Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear that you injured you finger. From your description it sounds like you have a build up of blood under the nail. This build up can cause significant pain and pressure. To help reduce this pressure and pain a doctor can actually poke a small hole in the nail and that relieves the pain. I recommend you seek medical attention, so they can perform that small procedure for you. It is a painless and quick procedure and one that is performed in most primary care offices. Hope I answered your question. Please feel free to contact us again for you medical concerns and questions
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My husband had surgery in June, 2010 on his right shoulder to repair a partially torn rotator cuff and bicep detachment. A nerve block was inserted in his neck/shoulder area for pain. When the block was removed three days after surgery, there was a tremor in his right hand - sort of a rolling motion between his thumb and first finger. The orthopedic surgeon could not determine the tremor s cause and referred my husband to a neurologist for tests. The neurologist spent five minutes with him and said that it was Parkinson s. He has no other Parkinson s symptoms. He prescribed Mysoline, which had no effect on the tremor and made him feel as though he were on speed. He was referred to a neurologist who specializes in motion disorders who prescribed Sinemet. After beginning with 1/2 tablet 3x a day, my husband is now taking 2 1/2 tablets 4x a day with no reduction in the tremor; in fact, his tremor has increased. We were informed that Sinemet was the go to medication for Parkinson s. However, having been on it for several months with no change, maybe this tremor isn t Parkinson s-related. We would like information as to whether this tremor could be related to the shoulder surgery and/or the nerve block that was used.
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Hi, I don't think that the tremor is related to the nerve block or surgery. The nerves that traverse to the thumb and index finger do not pass near the surgery site that you mentioned. Even if they did, there is no sucChatDoctorplication for surgery. Regarding the tremor, you should describe it better. It would help if I could see a clip of the hand, but overall, as you say it is like a rolling motion, the first diagnosis will be early Parkinson's disease or a Parkinsonism (symptoms like Parkinson's disease, but due to other etiologies). An essential tremor should be considered but less likely. You should inform me 1- Are there any other symptoms like slowing in regular activities such as getting up and walking, or decreased balance during walking? 2- What is your husbands age? 3- Have the tremor increased over the past years? Another important thing is that you should have done a brain MRI to reveal some etiologies that cause such symptoms (such as a small stroke). Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, I am a 45 year old female. I started swimming several months ago. This past week I started experiencing right dull flank pain, while swimming. I am not having any symptoms of an UTI, but this flank pain is very uncomfortable. Could I be doing some harm to my body, by swimming?
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HI. You have a typical history of flank pain while swimming. As you may be aware of, flank muscles are most active during swimming and must have been sprained causing you the dull ache. If you do not have any other symptoms which you have categorically denied, I would go for spam of muscle and advise you the following:Rest and avoid any activity which can enhance the pain more. Take a muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory medicines and apply rubrafacient ointments locally to give warmth and soothing. IF you develop associated symptoms of any nature consult your Doctor for clinical examination and treatment accordingly.
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Hi.my brother is 16 years and in school.he recently started to experience headaches on one side and especially when he changes body pose(e.g bending). he is now also having what he calls pain in heart and has palpitations. he is now home for holidays. this pain has been there for about 2 weeks now.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. At the age of 16 years, these symptoms (headache, palpitations, chest pain) are more suggestive stress and anxiety. But better to first rule out heart diseases. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on its solution. He may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother. Thanks.
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Our home in Hudson Florida was tested for mold and my husband & I have been having a lot of health problems since this home was tested positive. We want to be tested to see if our health problems are related to the mold.Can you recommend where to have this testing done.
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Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. You should go for testing of blood. This can be tested in any of the advanced laboratories available near to your house. There are two tests that can differentiate the condition. One is blood eosinophilic and other is the fungal alpha antigen testing present in the blood. If these two tests are detected in blood and in the respiratory system. Then you are infected with the mold. Mold mostly come into system by the inhalation of the fungal hype. Once inhaled it causes allergic reaction in the body. This is responsible for the reaction in the body. To keep the antigen away from the body is the most important thing. This is the final cure for the disease. If you are severely affectedbthan you can take the fluconazole tablet and prednisolone low dose tablet under your doctors' guidance. Engineering and construction can remove the mold from the house so if you can do that, all your infection will remain away from you for lifetime. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.
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when i yawn sometimes turn my head to left i get a sometimes severe pain starting at the base of my skull and over a period of a few months the pain has started at the base of my skull up the of my head to about the center of my skull and grown more severe. i do exercise regularly doing both heavy and light exercises am 69 and feel i am good shape physically also ride a stationary bike for 1 hr. each workout amounting to about 12-15 miles based on difficulty course chosen.
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Hi, I saw your explanation about your problem. It's good to know you do regular exercises at the age of 69 and keeps your self fit and healthy. Now to talk about your pain at the base of skull. It can be related to upper cervical spine issue also. But here you have mention that it has increase from past few days and have become more severe till the center of your skull. In your case I suggest you to visit a euro physician and take MRI or ct scan of brain as per euro doctor suggestion. Here we need to rule out there is no internal issues. Once if your report comes normal then you can follow spinal strengthening exercises suggested by physio as well do yoga and Panama as well practice relaxation in a daily basis. Also keep checking on your blood pressure because many times due to high blood pressure also similar symptoms are possible what you have. I suggest following all above advice, and I am sure it will be useful for you. Take care.
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ataxia,numbness in legs,feet and hands.fibro broke foot badly got 3 breaks just getting out of bed plate fitted to leg and foot severe muscle loss from bum to ankles loss of power inlegs and arms hand degenerate disc disease and facet joint disease also fibromyalgia defiency in vd3 and folic acid
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Hi, With the number of skeletal injuries you seem to have sustained it sounds likely that your calcium levels may be too low and this could be due to either a problem in your vitamin D intake, kidney function, or parathyroid gland function. The way to fix the problems you mention would be to obviously, find the source of the problem with your calcium homeostasis (equilibrium) and correct that issue. Your doctor will send you for specific tests to figure out where the main problem is in the chain and give you either recommendations, medications, or both to get things back on track. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello doctor,I brush my teeth a minimum of twice, if not, once a day but my teeth have a yellow look to them. Is there anything I can use at home to help get them white. I have heard that charcoal tooth paste makes teeth white. Is this true or can you recommend something?
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I got your chief complaint and your concern is esthetics. Yes, there is kind of toothpaste containing carbon or charcoal which can remove stains. But there are variable opinions regarding their use. I suggest you if you are more concerned about esthetics use alternative toothpaste like Glodent (containing Bromelain, Papain, Flouride, Xylitol) daily for one month. This toothpaste can remove stains and whiten teeth. But so for tooth esthetics is considered, there are treatment modalities available like bleaching, scaling, and polishing. Send your photograph of teeth inside and outside so that I can find a proper cause of discoloration and it can be ad ChatDoctor.
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Semen analysis report Quantity 1.5 ml ,colour grey whitish,transperancy opaque ,viscosity.viscous ,time ov liquifictn 30 min pH 7.5,fructose positive ,total count 21 mill/ml, live count. 6 mil/ml,sperm per ejculate 31 mil ....p ercentage ov mtlty 30 % rapid linear progression 0%,,slow linear/non linear progression 35%..non progressive 65%,, sperm normal morphology 20%,,wbc 2 % rbc 1 % what does this report means ? Am i able to impregnate my wife ? Am so woried am just 27 yrz old.how to treat rapid linear progression its zero :(
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Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Semen analysis provides general information on fertility. Some men with abnormal results are still able to conceive and some men with normal results may experience difficulty.(1)Semen volume is normally 2 to 5 ml, your value is slightly below this at 1.5 ml(2)sperm count of 21 mill/ml- this is normal, it is supposed to be greater than 20 mil/ml(3)in terms of motility or progression of movement, normally at least 50% should show normal progression.65% of your sperm were not progressive, this would imply that at 35 % were moving(4)in terms of their shape and structure (morphology)- at least 50% are supposed to be normal, in your result only 20% were normality is possible that with the abnormalities in shape and movement that pregnancy may still occur naturally though it may be more difficult. If it is not possible to achieve conception via natural means that artificial methods are available that may be able to help you and your wife. I hope this helps
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For the past week or so the inside of my upper and lower lip have been swollen and reddish and my gums feel dry over the swollen area of my irritated lips . In addition, the front of my tongue is now particularly sensitive to salty, spicy or sour food which I have had no problems eating in the past. I do not have dry mouth but this is more evident in the morning when I wake up. Should I see my doctor or go to a dentist and what could be the cause? Michelle
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, your gums are infected due to deposition of food particles. This has lead into chronic generalized gingivitis. Get thorough professional cleaning of teeth. Brush your teeth minimum twice daily. Use only soft-bristled toothbrush and clean your tongue also or else it may cause accumulation of microorganisms and thereby systemic diseases. Take doxycycline tab.100Β mg for a week so that your gums become intact.
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Hi doctor am having small breasts,and am 20 years old and am thin,please help me get rid of it.
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Hi...dear XXXXXX..., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor..., I have gone through Your problem., There is no definite treatment for Breast enlargement..., A)............ Natural enlargement of Breasts is the best option., It can be got by using Breast Exercises like.....1) Push-ups.... Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and cross your ankles. Bend your elbows and place your palms on the floor a bit to the side and in front of your shoulders. Straighten your arms and lift your body so you're balanced on your palms and knees. Tuck your chin a few inches toward your chest, so your forehead faces the floor. Tighten your abdominal. Bend your elbows and lower your entire body at once. Rather than trying to touch your chest to the floor, lower only until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Push back up. Don't lock your elbows at the top of the movementRepeat 10 times. Break for a minute, then do 2 more repetitions2) Palm Pushes:Press your palms together in front of your breasts. Hold for five seconds, relaxRepeat ten times.3) Forearm Grip:Grasp your forearms at shoulder level and then pull outward without letting go. Repeat ten times.4) Finger Lock:Curl your fingers, lock them together at shoulder height, and pull. Hold for five seconds. Repeat ten times. B).......... By medicines..., Not safety.,but available... Estrogen and Progestins ...increases Breast engorgement temporary..., Some Herbs.... Dong Quiet (Chinese Herb)., Blessed Thistle (German herb)..., Some seeds., Fennel Seed (contains anethole and photoanethole)., Fenugreek seed (contains Diogenes.)., will increase the Breast size..., So first try and flow Natural procedures ok...good luck
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Halo sir,I am kiran from kerala.I realy mad when I am looking a mirror and my friends says about my face.it covered by black scars and acne .I tried many produts from market which was trend.finaly I went to a dermatologist for a good treatment but I don t gets good results moreover many good jobs had gone because of mybad looking face.pls help me
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum Kiran,first, I would like to inform you that using cosmetic products is never a good option, but as you mentioned you met a dermatologist, I assume you must have got hormonal tests done before starting with the treatment with your doctor. Oral antibiotics(azithromycin) is usually indicated for 12 weeks along with topical ointments for acne, but that can only be done by your dermatologist. You can use comic acid gel(2%) for pigmentation, apply it all over the face(twice/day), always wear a sunscreen gel(no cream/lotion), Chat Doctor. Kindly visit and discuss these options with your concerned doctor, I hope I answered your query, i wish you good health.
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MY total eosinophilia count before treatment was 1300 , after 40 days of banocide 50mg 2 tablets a day , my count is 657 . How long do I need to continue with this line of treatment ? The reference range mentioned for total eosinophilia count is 40 -400
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. You are possibly suffering from filial infection, which has caused increased eosinophil count and genocide is being prescribed for this.2. The eosinophil count will take a bit longer to reduce. Usually you need to take treatment for 3-4 weeks, then restart after 6 months, once again for 3-4 weeks.3. Now you can discontinue and restart it after 6 months again.4. The eosinophil count will slowly fall. Not to worry. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Hi, I am having an allergic reaction on my chin from Just For Men Beard Dye. My chin went very red and itchy and now I have yellow/gold scabbing. I am taking 1 Piriteze allergy tablet a day and used E45 itch rekeif cream on it. I was wondering if I should be taking/using an allernative tablet/cream. It is quite painful and itchy. Thanks Paul
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Hello, You seem to have had a delayed allergic reaction (referred to as Type IV hypersensitivity) to a chemical in the hair dye. The antihistamines you are taking is a bit weak for this sort of reaction, therefore would recommend Allegra (fexofenadine) and emulate for the face but avoid prolonged use on the face. Ensure you get seen by a doctor before getting this cream (emulate) as a prescription. A patch test is recommended to find out what you are allergic to for avoidance advice.
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I am 54 years lady. My husband expired in april 2011 and i am not regular in my diet. Last night i was having a bad headche i cant even sleep and i hold my head with both the hands. I have survical problem as well. I had gone to lab and check my BP itis 90/60. Is there any risk. I amin stress as well due to some official problem for the last two days. Kindly suggest i have to go to doctor or any -------- Anu
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Normal blood pressure in middle-aged women is 120/80. You have headache and your blood pressure is very low. You need to take treatment. Furthermore, you should take lemon and salt water to raise your blood water. If it remains persistently low then you should consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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I have a very sore throat; it has now been occurring for a week, but the past few days I have begun to cough a lot, wheeze and cough up yellow mucus. I have a history of Asthma and Bronchitis, but I do not know for sure what is wrong. My head is pounding non stop and it hurts to open my eyes, I prefer a dark silent room. On top of all of this It hurts to drinks, eat and swallow
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test)Cough, wheezing and yellowish mucus can be seen in either lung infection (pneumonia) or bronchitis. And Both are common after sore throat. So get done chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. And PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.Don't worry, you will be alright.
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i have bumps under skin on finger palms ankles ,i have cut them off they grow back not filled with any liquid i have burn them and scarred my skin some returned i do not know what to do? im not sure if its related but i have 2 spots on hand pink out side white on inside? and one on foot with a crater in middle like chunk of skin is missing? any help or ideas would be great
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Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, You mostly seem to suffer from-Mulitple Warts from specific strain of HPV virus-with Palmer and Planter flatter warts.FNAC Biopsy of these lesions would be needed to confirm the diagnosis. Imoquimod 5% cream would give resolution or could be with Aureomycin injections in the warts. Surgical Excision with extra marginal excision-after the FNAC confirmation would resolve the issues forever. Hope that, This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist
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I feel weak and tired all the time. I am not normally like this and my arms and upper body feel the most weak. what is this? Also I was diagnosed with mono begining of april but still feel terrible and I had mono 10 years ago it was not even close to this bad.
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Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, chronic infectious mononucleosis can cause this type of reaction. But you should be diagnosed with such a condition by PCR and its various antigens and antibody against it. This type of chronic infection has very bad prognosis. Even antiviral Chat Doctor. Only chronic fatigue specialist can help you. I advise you should visit to them. They will certainly help you. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/
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Hi my name is robin and I like to ask my lower left back keep on having pain then move to the middle of my upper back .Fill like someone is hitting me. I have to lay down on the floor to reveal my tension, so that my spasms will stop.. what can you tell me that will help me with this spasms..
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I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Treatment for back pain and spasms usually consists in a combination of physical therapy and medication. Medication used are over the counter painkillers like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, however they only alleviated the symptoms the best means of ad Chat Doctor. If the pain persists for over 4-6 weeks you should be checked by a doctor because imaging may be required to search for uncommon causes. If there are signs like trouble urinating, weakness of the legs, high fever even sooner than 4 weeks. I hope to have been of help.
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Just recently I have been going to the bathroom alot. And when I do it s only trickling and just today I started to bleed but only when I pee. I haven t had my period since September 14. I haven t had any sickness but I do sleep alot. Everytime I ve thought I was pregnant I wasn t so I don t know what it is. Also it can t be a uti I have had one before. But I have abdominal pain when I pee. And when I get right back up I feel uncomfortable so I try and pee more and it just trickles out. HELP
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Hello! Thank you for the query. Such symptoms can be caused by urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones or pregnancy. Abdominal pain can appear due to UTI. Moreover, back pain can appear. It is advisable for you to have full blood work, urinalysis, pregnancy test and abdominal ultrasound. If the UTI is present, antibiotics are necessary. You should also have your blood sugar checked as diabetes can cause recurring Otis. Hope this will help. Regards.
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I am a 25 year old male with intense testicular pain. It started 2 years ago with a gradual onset of non-specific right side testicular pain. I received a physical exam and was told nothing was wrong. The pain persisted on and off for months until finally it was so bad I went to the ER and received an ultrasound. The doctor informed me I had an epididymal cyst which becomes inflames at times and could cause pain and told me to take Motrin. Well, since then it has gotten overall better with random bouts here and there, the medication seems to make no difference at all. Ive visited another doctor and a urologist who have both told me extreme pain isnt common for the diagnosis. The other day I woke up with extreme extreme pain in my right testicle. It seemed to change upon moving positions but for the most part felt like someone was squeezing my spermatic cord every 15 or so seconds, very bad pain. I managed to sleep it off and felt fine the next day. Then today out of nowhere it began again in the middle of the day and got much worse. I have noticed no swelling or change physically when looking at my testicles. I was wondering if partial torsion is a possibility. Tonight I was in such pain I was debating going to the ER but talked myself down from it. I dont believe it to be epididymal pain as the pain is much higher up in the spermatic cord near the groin and I can emulate the pain by rubbing the cord high up much further than the epididymas. The pain is very intense, but from what I read not torsion intense as I can walk and am not on the floor crying or vomiting as I have heard is usually the case. I have no pain urinating and have had no pain ejaculating. Is it possible to have partial torsion that can come and go? Would there be more symptoms like swelling or physical differences I would notice visually? Would there be any other test I could do besides an ultrasound to see what the problem is?
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Hello, TESTICULAR PAIN could be due to epididymitis, or inflammation of the testicles, caused by the STI chlamydia. Gangrene, or the death of tissues, as a result of untreated testicular torsion or trauma. A HY Chat Doctor. An inguinal hernia. I suggest you to consult a doctor for further investigation and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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Hi ,i am nisar , my age is about 25 years, i am about 5 feet and10 inches in height and my weight is about 70 kg,sir, i am suffering from hair loss in patchs from last 4 months ,at first patch appeared on right side of head ,the doctor diagonosis it as Alopacia areata and he priscribed compound dithranol ointment and vitillex and i used it for three months and hair start comming on that area,but now i am loosing hair in patchs ,about 6 patchs of hair loss appear under my chin and i am undergoing same treatment from last three months but no improvement occur ,now what i have to do ,so that hair comes on these patchs
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Hi, For your knowledge, I would say that alopecia errata is a chronic autoimmune relapsing disease of unknown cause. Stress might precipitate the disease. The disease process may be active in your case which may be responsible for the appearance of new patches. I would recommend you to take immunomodulator like camisole or till the cure. Apply trioxsalen lotion on the patches on scalp daily. Apply tacrolimus lotion on patches of beard area. Intradermal steroid injection may be considered in unresponsive lesions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Chat Doctor.
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which one is better lactodex or nan? my baby is 4 months old and I have been prescribed lactodex by my child specialist. As I came across many of my friends feeding their babies with nan, I tried to change my baby feed. But, he doesn t seem to be liking it. Even we found bacterial traces in his excreta after feeding him nan a couple of times. Now we have stopped nan and continued with lactodex. Kindly let us know which one is actually better for his growth and development.
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Hi Dear welcome to the Chat Doctor, Breast milk is the best. And is the best for the proper growth & development of the baby. And there is no actual substitute. Both the formula milk are more or less same with minor differences. Only difference is of the producing companies. Use anyone which ever suits the child. Bacteria in the stools are not because of the milk but because of some contamination during preparation of the formula milk or feeding techniques. Hope the query is answered. Thanks
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Hi!, Writing on behalf of my mom....she has blood pressure & takes Diovan. Recently for about 2 months now her left arm up to her chest have been hurting anytime she walks or does any regular activity. She was prescribed Cyclobenzaprine for this but it hasnt worked & pain is still there. Any thoughts about why this is happening? Also, she did an EKG & everything is normal.
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Her symptoms are suggestive of either uncontrolled hypertension or coronary artery disease (CAD) or heart failure, because all these cause chest pain with radiation to arm. ECG can be normal even with the disease in some patients. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring to rule out high BP. 2. Trade mill test (stress test) to rule out CAD. 3. 2d echo to rule out heart failure. 4. Coronary angiography if required to rule out CAD. So consult cardiologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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I have been diagnosed as a borderline diabetic. For the past several weeks I have had a rash that appears on my mid-section, arms, neck, etc. I comes about the same time everyday and it produces a terrible itch. My question is could this be related to the diagnosis?
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His you have mentioned that you are borderline diabetic, the blood sugar levels are not very high so may not be related to diabetes however continue the lifestyle management and diet as advised by your physician. If I were your treating doctor would have advised for the itching -some anti histamine tablets and apply Renovate cream if you still continue can contacts you good healthRegards Chat Doctor.
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hi i had two teeth extractions on wedensday 2nd one didint come out easy :( by friday i went back had an infection i had the site cleaned and was given antibiotics and advised to rinse with salt water.Today the tooth next to the extraction has broke half way down horizontally along gum line i can see the brown inner of my tooth upper part is still intact and healthy that tooth was filled on wed it was a small hole..I am very concerened as if i haft to get it pulled it will effect my smile..Is their any hope for my tooth i have no pain from that tooth the infection on my gum is still their im day 2 of my 3 day course i am calling dentist on monday am i am an nhs patient aswell just looking for reassurance (starting to reslly dislike the dentist ) regards carol
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Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Tooth broken next to the extracted tooth has to be replaced or extracted for permanent relief. I would advise you to get a thorough clinical evaluation done. If the fracture involves pulp, tooth has to be root canal treated and crown has to be placed. If tooth cannot be saved, get it extracted. Antibiotics as well as analgesics will help to relieve pain. Meanwhile, avoid chewing on hard objects. Take care.
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Hello doctor, I was a cocaine addict for almost a year, I have been sober for 2 months now, I am suffering from lack of motivation, tiredness and fatigue, I also have a hard time being around people because of suspiciousness and high anxiety. There are some thoughts of paranoia about the world also. I feel my mind is constantly talking and worrying and this is when I have bad headaches and tiredness. I have seen a psychiatrist and he prescribed me many medications but has not worked, I also received psychotherapy, I am exercising 1-2 hours a day in group exercise classes which helps, all of my symptoms I noticed are slightly getting better as days go by since I have been sober. Any advice can you give me will be appreciated
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! What you have currently is very usual presentation after quitting cocaine. I prefer to prescribe Venlafaxine 37.5 to 150 mg to such patients(at night). With that you may need an antipsychotic like- olanzapine for some weeks (to help in paranoia). I'm sure that this will help you out. The constant use of Chat Doctor. It takes time and a lot of hard work to come out if it. You are very right in doing workouts daily, it is very, very helpful. Also, take more of nuts, salads and veggies in your diet, take lots of water in form of sips every few minutes. This will HY
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Hi, my name is XXXX. I am 28 years of age,smoker, weight 50kgs, 5ft..something? I have had a number of seizures in the last few years. Im a heavy user of both GHB and iv methylamphetamine. I suffer chronic anxiety. I don t have epilepsy but have had a number of seizures just this past week. i stopped going to hospital for them and have told my friends im fine and not to take me there. I am prescribed 600mg seroquel nightly and 50mg XR seroquel daily (which i haven t )
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Hello, I will suggest you to slowly reduce the use of GHB and methamphetamine. This will help you relive your chronic anxiety. You should start taking the prescribed Chat Doctor. Epilepsy or a seizure is a condition which needs further elaboration. Do you suffer jerks movements over the body? Does anyone else witnessed your fits? What about tongue bite, urinary incontinence, or a fecal incontinence during fits? Do you sleep after fits? If you have a video of this event, its also required. You need to go to your local doctor along with a witness friend or a video recording of these events, so that doctor is confident to prescribe you a regular anti-epileptic, if he is convinced about these events as fits. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, My dad was diagnosed with liver sirrhosis and hospitalised when he had esophageal bleeding. Now he is in hospital, he is getting well but we are scared of how long can he live and what will be the cure for him. He never had alcohol in his life and even smoking he stopped when he was 30. Please respond to my query
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I thank for asking question. I appreciate your concern.First there is no permanent cure of liver cirrhosis except liver transplantation. But we can prevent its complication. Here are few suggestions for you. Aspirin, ibuprofen, some antibiotic can damage liver, so taken only after consulting doctor. Take low salt diet which will help in reducing blood pressure and preventing ascites. If fluid accumulate in belly means ASCIIs, diuretic can be taken. To treat varietal bleeding endoscopy treatment or balloon lemonade done. Beta blocker especially useful in preventing varietal bleeding. To prevent ASCIIs limit your protein in diet. Take enough rest and avoid stress. Regularly visit your doctor. If varietal bleed occur immediately refer to doctor. With this suggestion he will be in less trouble. I hope these will help you. Wish you good health. Chat Doctor.
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equal-sized lumps under jaw; examined by ENT, Endocrinologist, (I m diabetic), Dentist, and hematologist. Maybe a bit larger than a quarter in size. No pain or sensitivity there. While no medical professionals have said these are normal, they don t seem concerned. Michael
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Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even though you have already shown to most of the specialists, if I were your doctor, I would go for a general clinical examination of yours in detail followed by a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of the lump to have a cytological diagnosis. Further management would depend on its report. 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. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.
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I was told years ago that I have an abscessed tooth and needed a root canal. I have had no work on this tooth. There is a small bump under the tooth on my gum line & occassionally it will get sore & I will burst it and floss & brush and it will be fine. The tooth never causes me any pain. Do I have any need for concern?
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bump over the gums below the tooth is because of the abscess or collection of pus secondary to teeth or gum infection. Consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. If I am your treating doctor, I would have suggested you to take radiographs like RVG or IOP AR to rule out gum and teeth infection. If it is a gum or teeth infection I would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). Then I would have suggested going for scaling and root planing for gum infection. RCT or extraction if it is a tooth infection. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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My MRI of the brain findings read: generalized volume loss is demonstrated with prominence of the sulci, most prominently at the convexity. Otherwise, the basilar cisterns, ventricles, and sulci are unremarkable. Focal and confluent areas of hyperintense T2/FLAIR signal are seen in the pericentricular deep and subcortical white matter that are nonspecific in nature and could be related to microvascular disease; however, other etiologies cannot be excluded. I can see 2 and one half Dawson s fingers perpendicular to the corpus callosum. Do I have MS?
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There are many differentials for such MRI findings including MS. But this MRI is not satisfying radiological criteria of MRI. Anyway diagnosis of MS also depends upon clinical attacks....in your case it can be labelled as RIS (radiological isolated syn Chat Doctor. )If you're asymptomatic. ...then I would suggest followup MRI after 6 months with contrast......and look for any progression...regards.
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hi - I fell down stairs on Saturday and landed on my lower back. It has hurt since, with mixture of numbness. I went to the emergency room on Sunday and after xrays it was diagnosed as a sprain. The numbness is starting to subside, and now I have very sharp pains that radiate ONLY when I touch the area. Other times, just a dull pain. I have been taking Motrin (perscription level) and icing it. BUT, I do sit at a desk most the work day. Is there anything potentially serious with the sharp pain?
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Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to a fall. I recommend doing gentle stretching exercises. I also recommend using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. If the symptoms continue, you should consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor.
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I have high blood pressure and have noticed that since I stared taking Zantac on a regular basis my BP is getting worse I also get palpitations but had them before taking this medication can my increased bp be due to zantac I have been exercising for a couple weeks and have change my diet as well
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Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that this Chat Doctor. For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests in order to investigate other possible causes that may trigger this clinical situation: - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound-thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance-complete blood count for anemia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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My baby was born fair nd had jaundice. After phototheraphy she became full darker within 1 week of her birth. She has mangolian marks on butt, hands nd legs too. Me and my husband are white complexion. Its being 15 months we have seen little change in her face but body skin colour is very slow in developing colour. Mangolian marks have become so dark.
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Welcome to Chat Doctor. It is natural for parents to be concerned about the well-being of their child Chat Doctor. Mongolian spots are very common in Asian, African and Hispanic populations. Usually these are black/bluish spots in the sacral area, however, this is usually a benign condition and stays there for a long time. It mostly disappears when the child reaches his/her tenth birthday. I would recommend you to visit your children pediatrician for a well-baby check up and to update her/his vaccination. The doctor can confirm whether these are Mongolian spots and will document it in the file for future reference. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you. Please feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
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Hi, I am pregnant 17wks and almost 35years old. I have not taken my thyroid meds in a year. I have graves disease, treated by radioiodine therapy when I was 21. Three years ago, I started to get full body cataplexy drops, expecially after climbing stairs or elevations. Hospitalizations many times ruled out many cardiac and sleep study concerns. It was found that any slight decrease in my postassium level caused the hospitalizations after comparing notes for every visit. The doctor experimented and left me on IV potassium for a week and my levels would not go past 4.0 to make me hyperkalemic at any point, but did not make me feel better. Once the symptoms stopped, I would get released. Finally, they diagnosed me with hypokalemic periodic paralysis and potassium supplement nor potassium sparing diaretic would suffice. It actually made it worse. Ultimately, after discovering that sipping Pedialyte slowly all through the day kept me out of the emergency room, they put me on time released low dose potassium capsules 4x a day (10meq) as well as noting my thyroid levels had finally thrown me into hypothyroid after all these years since therapy. A year ago my TSH w T4 reflex was 1.80 and today it is 13.6. My potassium levels have been fine and I do take B12 monthly injections since I was 20 for pernicious anemia diagnosed by spinal tap a year before the Graves disease. I will see my endocrinologist this week but I am worried that the OB referred me to a maternal/fetal medicine specialist. They are getting familiar with electrolyte imbalances and taking the proper chromosome testing for my age and I await results. I am concerned about possibly getting paralysis attacks and falling while pregnant. It has not happened since I got pregnant, even though I feel awfull and stay in bed or on the couch. I am assuming the thyroid levels contribute to this worse feeling of my life because of my own neglect. I thought thyroid medicines made my heart race and made me have paralysis attacks more often, so I stopped to prove I dont have them as often when not taking Synthroid or Levothryroxine. The only other abnormality any specialist came up with during hospitalizations was a nuerologist noted strange brain waves during the test they make you hyperventilate to go to sleep (I did not sleep, only paralyzed myself) and he noted a small sclerosis on my hippocampus that was missed from a different hospital. I have not followed up with the nuerologist in fear because he had no answer for what causes it. Is it possible that tweaking my thyroid levels with treatment can cause the electrolyte issues to suddenly reappear and make it unsafe to be unattended or exert myself as before, noted by my frequent hospital visits of the past? My second fear is how much worse can it get until I deliver if I do not treat my thyroid? So in short I ponder: Obey doctor and suffer possible hypokalemic paralysis attacks/cataplexy body drops and treat as they come, or can the consequence of not treating my thyroid be more harmful to myself and the baby? I am not sure how bad a thyroid can get over another 20 weeks to guess which suffering of myself is worse, by for the baby, I am not sure how either symptoms can affect him.
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Hi. I can understand the concern you have regarding your baby. The most concerning for me at this point would be the report of a high TSH, since you were off thyroxine supplements, because hypothyroidism during pregnancy is known to affect the fetus and its development including neurological development. So I think a visit to your Endocrinologist should be done as soon as possible, and this needs to be corrected. Otherwise, you will need to check and monitor your potassium levels and take supplements as required. You must already must have been informed about avoiding high carboy Chat Doctor. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a condition known to be associated with hyperthyroidism. So take care and get your thyroid status corrected. Thank you.
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I have a friend he is having type c depression. He is 19 now he had a abusive childhood not in home but in school when he was in class 5. He has gave up and thinks himself as a mental patient and also that he can never be fine. Moreover he gave up his dream work for certain conditions. Now situation is going out of control how can I help him? What can I do for him? How can I help him to regain his confidence ?
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Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. It seems that the case is not of depression. The case seems to be personality disorder with which he lost his self-confidence and self-esteem. We need to find what created such a thought pattern. Personality assessment is required. Then motivation therapy, self-confidence building measures and applied focus therapy could do the trick to bring him back to his normal path. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://yyyyyy/yyyyyy. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hi iam 31 female for past 2weeks I ve got lump on my left hand side of my stomach its the size of a tennis ball and from saturday I ve noticed my urine is green getting stomach pains sometimes,getting a lot of back ache and noticed my stomach getting bigger also felt sick and quizzy,what can this be plz help
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Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. I understood your needs for your health concerns. Based On the facts, You seem to suffer from-Renal Lump with Backache with Bloating of your stomach, with green urine. Many causes need to be assessed. In this scenario, with limited data on the Renal lump, I would suggest you to have Second opinion from Surgeon / Urologist and get it evaluated and investigated for the possible causes in your case. I would suggest getting -urine micro/ PUB -X-ray abdomen/USG Abdomen/CT abdomen studies to assess your stomach lump.Your doctor would reduce you're sick feeling by -Painkillers like-Tab Metal Spas / with plenty of fluids/ Tab Cipro -500 of x 2 times per day x 14 days and would investigate the case and would treat accordingly, as per the need of your case.Hence, I would suggest taking Second opinion from Surgeon / Urologist. Hope this reply would satisfy you and would help you to plan further treatment with your doctor there. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Wish you fast and early recovery. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS
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I had a kidney stone earlier this month and required the basket procedure to remove it. I have had a urinary stent in my kidney/bladder since the surgery and I have an appointment to remove it on the first of next month. Im not exactly sure how this stent thing works, Its not visible externally from the body at all, and its not one I can pull out via a string. Every night, I have a strong urge to masturbate, but I have been really hesitant to do so while this stent is in me. Ive read a few questions/answers that were posted on the Internet about masturbating/having sex with the stent in place, and a lot of them have me confused on whether it is advisable to do or not do so. So please, can you tell me whether or not I can do so while this is still in me? the month is nearly over but every night I get more and more anxious
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Hi, Ureteric stent is kept inside the tube connecting kidney and bladder. The upper end gets coiled inside the kidney and lower end coils inside bladder. It does not touch the penis. It is safe to masturbate with the stent inside. However, if there is any associated urinary infection (related to previous kidney stone or the procedure itself), this may lead to pain in urethra (the urinary tube passing from bladder to the tip of penis). If you experience any pain or discomfort while masturbating, please avoid masturbating further and consult your Urologist. Hope I have answered your query. Wish you a good health,
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Hi, I m a pregnant women who recently found out that I had an yeast infection, they gave me a pill and I finally feel better. But on the other hand, my husband is having a red rash (sort of the same symptoms as a yeast infection) on his penis and he says it burns.. can men also get a yeast infection and can he use hydrocortisone cream on his penis??
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns. Red rashes on the penis may be simply due to Atlantis due to infected Sega. If penis is swollen, intensely itchy and very red, it is probably thrush (also known as Candida, a yeast). It is cured with antifungal cream like Clotrimazole or a single dose of oral medication such as Rifleman tablets. Ask your partner to visit doctor or a genitourinary medicine clinic to check for thrush. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you
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about an hr ago i ate some of my homemade chili i made today. the ingredients were fresh; extra veggies, ground turkey, little salt, and salsa added for a little heat instead of individual spices. all of a sudden, now i am feeling upper abdominal pain, tightness across my forehead and behind my eyes, chills, and nausea. ive not experienced similar symptoms with any of these ingredients before. i took an omeprazole, lied down for an hr and feel alot better. i didnt expect this reaction to chili or i would have taken the omeprazole before i ate. i dont take this med all the time as i havent had a stomach issue for months, even when eating salsa or spices. why are symptoms triggered now? i havent had flu symptoms. if it persists ill see my dr, of course. any ideas?
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With your history, I feel that you got a severe gastritis in response to the intake of chili which is now relieved with the omeprazole. I would advise you to continue the omeprazole at least for six weeks and avoid taking chili or any fried food. Go for a bland diet till you are comfortable symptomatically. If the pain increases, or any other discomfort increases, I would advise you to see your family physician. 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 im a 18 year old female, I have been on birth control for about a little over a year now, My boyfriend of three years have intercourse, only about twice a month, last month my period did not come, I figured it was because I messed up my birth control a few days but not that serious but I had the symptoms, cramping and such, My periods are usually only two days long on the pill , usually if my cycle was normally I would be starting my period today, but after I was finished going to the bathroom I saw a brown discharge on the toilet paper but never got my period, Ive been having my normal cramps and stuff, I have gone a month without my period before when I first started birth control, Is this normal? Could I be pregnant? Should I worry? I do have really bad anxiety and get stressed alot if that helps
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Hi there ~ It is not uncommon to have these symptoms while you are on birth control pills. You are also advised to take a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. It may be worthwhile discussing the results with your boyfriend. If the pregnancy test is negative you may need to have a pelvic ultra sonogram. However, you need to consult a qualified gynecologist to have things sorted out and relieve your anxiety. I hope this helped. Take care and have a nice day !
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i have been on cozaar losortain 100mg for almost 2 years and in the past 2 months ive had severe rash in my ass crack and now my shoulders my ass had blisters and now its become eczema.my initial pressure was 145/100.i am a male 5/2 125 lbs. i have cut my dose in half and going to discontinue it for now what dop i treat the rash with? i cant afford to dr hop. i do have insurance.
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Hi, It seems that probably you may be having fungal infection. Tina corporal. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. It does not seem to be Chat Doctor. Apply antifungal cream like Fluconazole cream and take antihistamines and antifungal tablets after consulting the doctor. Avoid soap bath. Take bath with diluted Detail. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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dear doctor,my son is 18 months old.he had runny nose since 2 days.today he started having low grade fever 99.5 degree farenht with lot of runny nose & throat irritation.shall i give him any antibiotics.by the way,a week ago my 6 yr old daughter had viral fever &she is recoverng from that.pls suggest.
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Hi.... by what you Quote I feel that your kid is having a viral fever. This does not require antibiotics. Usually when viral fever starts it will be there for 4 or 5 days. Unless the kid is having fast breathing or fits or seizures or bleeding manifestations or Rash over the body you need not worry about fever. What is more important is the activity of the kid when the fever comes down. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever it is Viral illness. You need not use antibiotics for this. Regards -
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my mother was born with a deformed heart she is now 80 has had 2 heart attacks one stroke and several stints put in she has a leaking heart valve which is getting worse we go to the er 4to5 times a year she is always commited to much fluid around heart. they told us a time frame of inside a year and she will be gone does this sound normal
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Hello, most probably what you are referring to is mitral regurgitation, where there is back leak to the upper chamber of the heart causing symptoms of congestion in lungs, breathlessness and increase in fluid in the body leading to swellings the legs, decrease in appetite because of liver congestion and fatigue. Mostly it can be well managed with medication, There are newer ways depending on the exact nature of leak and other echocardiography parameters. At 80, surgery to repair or replace the valve may be risky if she is otherwise not healthy, um you may consider the option of Mira clip and discuss it out with your doctor. Till than optimization of her medicine should do the trick. Send us detailed medication and reports (ECG and echocardiography), so I can guide you more objective. Regards Chat Doctor.
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