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I have a red rash on the top and sides of my feet that developed a couple weeks ago and seems darker now. It itches some but feels dry and hurts when I touch it, kind of like a burning feeling and feels swollen. I started putting a tea tree oil lotion on it this morning. Ive been on medication for the past couple of months for a herniaded disc and had one epidural injection 2 weeks ago. Could it be an allergic reaction? My email is YYYY@YYYY
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Hi, It seems that you may be having allergic or irritant dermatitis on both feet. You may be having eczematisation with sensation of burning and itching. There may be some cause.it may be allergen or irritant. The injection or Chat Doctor. I would like to suggest as follows...- avoid contact with suspected allergens or irritants- antihistamines like levocetirizine may be taken daily till relief in itching- antibiotics like cephalexin 250 mg thrice a day for a week may be taken-if needed, steroid in tampering dose may be considered-apply antibiotic with mild steroid cream-soap bath may be avoided, detail liq may be used for bathHowever, consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and perfect treatment. I hope this would help you. Thanks.
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i am a regular user of cetirizine , if i stop it allergy will recover again .Now i am going to study in banglore . At the time of allergy i have asthmatic problems,skin problems,eye and nose will runing given me a solution ? i am 18 years old women,weight 40 kg,with A+ve blood group .
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Hellos you mentioned that you are a patient of allergy and using cetirizine tablets for this purpose. Since diagnosis is established so avoid certain predisposing factors causing allergy, these are :Dust, mite, pollen, hay, fodder, fine dusting powder, sudden fall and rise of temperature (change in temperature), mold., pests (cockroaches) . If possible avoid these factors. When such type of patient visit my clinic I advise them to take Montelukast+ fexofenadine combination according to need (whenever require). Hot coffee and steam inhalation also provide relief. Hope this information will be helpful for you.
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I seem to get dehydrated easily and then my potassium and magnesium levels seem to drop. As long as I drink a ton of water and take a potassium and magnesium supplement every day i don t get leg and foot craps. What worries me is that I drink a lot of water (at least 100+ oz a day) and still feel dehydrated. I got very dehydrated this summer doing some long hours and heavy work in the heat and not drinking any water and since then I seem to get dehydrated easily. Could there be any connection?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Just to rule out any underlying medical conditions I would like to suggest the following tests. Blood sugar test, seem electrolytes, serum and urine osmolality, thyroid function test. Polydipsia is the medical term given to this symptom increased water intake. It may have several causes such as Diabetes mellitus for which we investigate the blood sugar level. Another cause is a condition called Diabetes inspires. it's a rare condition resulting in increased thirst and urination. To detect this disease we do tests such as serum and urine sodium and serum and plasma osmolality and a special test called water deprivation test. Increased thirst may also be a subjective sensation and more so in hot humid conditions. Please get these tests done and keep yourself well HY Chat Doctor. Best regards.
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I had a lesion inside my left nostril that caused a bump on the bridge of my nose. It was diagnosed as a very rare low grade cancer and the lesion was removed in January 2013. Now for the past week my nose has become sore again and it bleeds if i blow. Could this be coming back or it takes a while for the nose to heal? Im worried too young to die.
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The cancerous growth removed in January 2013 should have healed by now (after four months). The appearance of bleeding on blowing can be due to recurrence, some other unrelated lesion e.g. vascular lesion, bleeding from Little's area (Little's area is a vascular area on the inner aspect of the nasal mucosa). A clinical examination is required to know the site, appearance and extent of the lesion. You need to consult the ENT specialist preferably the one who operated you in the past. A biopsy of the lesion will determine the origin, and character of the lesion. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.
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Dear doctor, I am 33 yrs old female having anti tubercular medicines for asymptomatic acites with mantoux test positive for 4 months, i am now taking Rcinex 600. i have to take it 2 more months according to my physician. Now i want to know if i can concieve during taking this medicine , is there any harm being pregnant?
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Hallow Dear, Tuberculosis affects the fertility by:1. Reducing general health. Mother nature has arranged our body functioning in such a way that whenever there is any risk to life, the reproduction function is jeopardized first. However, Tuberculosis is sucChatDoctormonly widespread disease in India and still the population is increasing. By and large, Pulmonary tuberculosis in early stage does not affect fertility. 2. By affecting the Reproduction Organs: When there is Genital tuberculosis, the tubes and uterine lining (endometrium) get affected. Affected endometrium is not conducive for implantation of the fertilized ovum and hence pregnancy is not possible. When the tubes get affected, there is tubal block. Along with the tubal block, tubal musculature also gets affected causing dysfunction in the tubal motility. Therefore, even after the surgical correction of the tubal block, if the tubal peristaltic movements are affected, conception is not possible. This is called as Functional Tubal Block; i.e. physically patent still functionally blocked tubes. You are suffering from Tubercular ascites. There is a good chance that due to ascetic fluid and peritoneal tubercular infection, the tubes and uterus also may be affected. Even, affection of the ovaries will affect the egg release function of the ovaries. Once your anti-tubercular treatment is over, and you are declared completely cured of the tuberculosis, you should undergo some investigations like Hysterosalpingography (X-ray of uterus and tubes with radio-opaque dye in it) and/or Laparoscopy to assess the status of endometrium and tubes. Ultrasonography also will be of use for the purpose. These investigations only will inform us whether your reproduction organs are in a state to offer you any successful pregnancy. Madam, your first aim should be to get cured of Tuberculosis. Once you are cured, get investigated for fertility potential. Even if you are unable to conceive, you can adopt a child - this will give you a desired child, the child will get parents and still the population will not be increased. I hope this helps you with relevant information.
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i m suffering from jaundice it is 7.8 now my jaundic ereduce up to 1.9 only can u give me some suggestion to reduce more i m taking ayurvedic medicine doctor medicine cant work so i have done it.......................which fruit nd foood item can i take............
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Hi.noted history of jaundice. Treatment of jaundice means identifying and treating the underlying pathology causing your symptom. It is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. You probably have an obstruction somewhere along your hepaticopancreaticobiliary tree. Obstruction could be from a stone or a tumor lesion. Diagnostics for further investigating your case (such as ultrasound, ct-scan, liver function tests, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor.
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MY 3 YEAR OLD SON COMPLAINS OF HEADACHES EVERY 2-3 WEEKS. WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COMPLAINING OF HIS HEADACHE, HE VOMITS AND THEN APPEARS TO BE COMPLETELY FINE. tHIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. SHOULD HE BE GEETTING A REFERRAL FOR A CAT SCAN OR AN MRI?
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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Headache in kids need to be considered serious only when the below symptoms are there -1. Vomiting continuously2. Seizures/ Fits3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose4. Unconsciousness5. Altered sensorial or behavior. Without the above red flag symptoms, just feeling low energy levels points out towards Migraine and other sorts of tension headaches which are on the rise in current scenario due to excessive academic and peer stress the kids are experiencing. I have a few questions for you -1. How long has the headache been there?2. Does it always occur on forehead or keeps changing?3. Is it associated with blurring of eyes or double vision or giddiness?4. Is there any family history of migraine or single side headache?5. Is he very angry when he gets headache and does the ache get better after a good sleep?6. Does he vomit when there is headache? Kindly get back to me with the answers to above questions and also mention his weight so that I can suggest you the formulations which are good. But as of now - you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15Β mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500Β mg) every 4-6th hourly. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below -www.yyyyyyyyyyyyy.com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
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hi, my mom had a low pumping promblem in the heart 15-20% she is a diabetic patient sugar is always around 400-500 an had a thyroid while her heamoglobin was around 8 she was under the observation our local doctor given 2 bottles of blood now blood is around 10 whether it is curable or not?suggest me some best cardiologist doctors why heart pumping get slower? plzee ans herage is 52, height 54,weight 65.
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I am sorry to hear about her condition. Based on your description she probably has dilated cardiomyopathy. It is a chronic progressive disease with unfortunately no permanent cure. There are Chat Doctor. Also, her blood sugar is very high which can aggravate the condition. Giving blood is generally not a good idea as it may increase the strain on the heart. Keep her water intake to less than 1 liter per day and limit the salt content in her food also. It is best that she is monitored under the care of a cardiologist and a planetologist.
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what diuretics cause low white blood cell count? age 64, female, height 5 feet 9 inches, weight 152 pounds. Taking 1/2 of a 37.5 mg tablet of HCTZ daily for a mild diuretic. White blood cell count is 3 to 3.8, variable. Been that way for 3 or 4 years. The rest of the hemogram is normal. Negative medical history otherwise, except for hypothyroidism. Exercise regularly. Eating healthy diet, low in fat, lots of veggies and fruit.
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Diuretics do not affect WBC count.2. If there is no infection, not to worry about WBC count. Its only lower limit of normal. 3. Hypothyroidism, can cause low WBC count. Once corrected, it should have improved. It would have also caused anemia and low platelet count.4. Take it B12 and folic acid supplements, it will help in improvement. Not to worry about WBC count, It's still good. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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I just had my wisdom teeth removed a little over a week ago and ever since the surgery I cant nap. Every time I fall asleep during the day I will wake up nauseous and have vomited on occasion, but this doesnt happen in the mornings. Could this be something with lack of sleep? I am also worried this could be early signs of pregnancy
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Hello, I would not expect you to have these symptoms over a week after the extractions. Are you taking medications with possible side effects? Many painkiller narcotics can be associated with digestive upset. Antibiotics are known to upset the digestive tract and can affect the balance of normal bacteria. You should follow up with your dentist to make sure healing is processing well and that any medications you are taking are not causing problems. Delayed healing could have an infection present and need prescription medication to treat. If you have inflammation present your throat could feel swollen and cause a gagging reflex. Make sure you practice good dental home care. Continue to rinse with warm salt water. Try some medication to soothe your stomach. Avoid acid foods and Chat Doctor. Stay HY
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Hello doctor,It has been four months since I have been suffering this problem. I have been to the sexual clinic. They say that all my tests were negative. They keep saying it is a non-sexual rash. I have had this white spot near my urethral opening for three months which is what is worrying me. What is it? On the corona, I also have this rash which seems to be spreading around the penis head. What is it? I have attached the images. All the STD and HIV tests were negative.
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Hello. The spots near the tip are a normal variation perhaps due to the keratinized mucous membrane near the tip as it is exposed and therefore it has a slightly rough texture. They are not warts. I am more concerned about the rash on the corona of the glans. It looks like eroded skin along the circumference of glans. I would like to rule out the possibilities of either candida or yeast infection or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like genital herpes. Do you have any associated symptoms of pain, burning, or itching? Are you sexually active? When was your last sexual contact? Was it protected or unprotected? For more information consult a dermatologist online Take care.
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Yes I have a 16 year old boy who is in jr HS, but he refused to go to school for over 10 days because he didnt finish his assignments and he doesnt want to work on his homework at all . Actually he is a top performance and had a almost perfect SAT score. Now he plays video game at home all day. Could you please let me know if there is a program to help him resume his school? Thanks, Mia
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Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Your son is not going to school and doing homework, and he was a bright student. Right. I sincerely think that there are other things to mention here. Why suddenly he should change his attitude? Need to find out. I think you should talk to the school people and his friends and classmates over this. There has to be a reason. Secondly, if video game is the culprit (remote chance). You should take extreme step and get away with the computer and other things with which he can play games. He is 16, adolescent. They fell that they are matured. They think that why parents are always trying to control them. So be careful in dealing with him. You can take the help of psychological counselor. For more psychotherapy techniques, You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Hii Dear sir before 6 month my wife take evron Mr kit and bleeding start after 4 days. That was second time and 9 month ago also use same medicine. We hve two babbys and we love her. But we r want one boy we try from last six month but she didn t get pregnent is this any side effect of this madicene or some thing else thank u.
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Enron Mr kit is medicine for medical termination of pregnancy, which is unlikely to cause any complications in future pregnancies and also does not adversely affect the reproductive organs of the females. The regime also does not increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy, preterm birth or low birth weight babies in future pregnancy. This method for getting abortion done by medicines is safer than compared to surgical method of terminating early pregnancy, but the medicine must be taken as per the advice and under the guidance of a Gynecologist.
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i have had what i believe are enlarged papillae on the sides of my tongue for about a month now, they come and go and switch sides often. it feels like i have a popcorn kernel stuck to that particular place each time it happens. ive looked inside my mouth several times and found nothing but a slightly swollen papillae (always on the sides, never in the center of my tongue). i am a 25 year old female and i do smoke , but the bumps did not start appearing until i began to try to quit smoking about a month ago. i also have hypertension and take metoprolol tartrate 50mg 2x daily to control my blood pressure which has been good. i try to stay hydrated but i also drink a lot of sodas. any ideas? i have had the current bump for 5 days, it isn t painful, just bothersome.
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Hello, You are most probably suffering from geographic tongue. Geographic tongue is more commonly found in people who are affected by environmental sensitivity, such as allergies, eczema, asthma. It may be linked to stress or diets high in sugar or processed foods. Females are affected three times more than males. Causes vary, but may include zinc or vitamin B deficiencies, allergies, and hormonal changes. Geographic tongue is said to occur more often in women, especially during high hormonal times, such as during ovulation or pregnancy, and while taking birth control. There is no known cure or commonly prescribed treatment for geographic tongue, there are several ways to suppress the condition, including avoiding foods that exacerbate the problem. Some get relief chewing mint leaves or sucking on a mint candy or gum during a flareup. Zinc supplements have resulted in a Chat Doctor. Vitamin B supplements with antioxidants need to be taken by you. Soda might be a causative factor as overdose or may be metoprolol. Hope this helps. Get well soon. With
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If you have had a scan of your brain and black shadows are showing in the scan what could be wrong with this person. She has lost ability to walk, speech affected very low speaking and most of the time with no sense can be made of what she is talking about.
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I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. When it comes to low density (black) area in the brain the first diagnosis whicChatDoctores to mind would be stroked. However, it is hard to judge from that info, location of those areas is necessary, manner of onset and evolution in time, age and other medical issues. Even if we were to admit that it was a stroke there are different type of strokes depending on the origin and blood vessels involved. So I am afraid more information is needed for any recommendation. I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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had a tooth extraction a week and two days ago went back to dentist and found out had developed an ulcer where extraction was still having alot of pain in area tooth was like a bad tooth ache should I call doctor and could they give me something to help ease the pain its getting unbearable.
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Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Pain in the extraction site even after 9 days after extraction suggests non-healing of the site. You must consider checking if the blood clot is retained in the site. It can be a Chat Doctor. You did not write down which tooth was extracted. Make sure your blood sugar is under good control if you are a diabetic. You must visit your doctor immediately, he will give you an antiseptic
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Hi, I am a regular runner, but lately have had pain in my left knee. Having felt the knee there is a small lump on the knee cap itself, does this mean anything? Or just paranoia?! I was taking Terbinafine for a nail infection and had read that sore joints could be side-effect.
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Hi, Swelling over the knee along with pain suggests bursitis, pain in prepatellar bursitis, (type of bursitis in which there is swelling over knee) occurs while doing flexion or on putting direct pressure over the knee cap. You need to get an MRI done to reach a diagnosis. In the meantime, start doing icing over the swelling, and take some anti-inflammatory medicine, along with prevention of any type of pressure over knee cap. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I have an indention on my lower back on the left side that has been there for a year. No one seems to know what it is. I woke up this morning and now have an indention on the right side. they are very painful and change color. They are about the size of the palm of my hand and the area around the indentions are inflammed and are burning from the inside. Does any one have any ideas as to what this is?
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Hello, I have studied your case, Canal stenosis leads to burning sensation and pain in your back and leg. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Epidural steroid shot can help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Hi, when my 9 ear old son woke up today he was complaining about pain on the bottom part of his right ribs and about a inch lower. The pain is sharp on and off and it is when he breathes deeply. Any suggestions before I run him to the ER? Thank you, kawood
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. I don't think, you should take him to emergency room. His chest pain on breathing is mostly due to musculoskeletal pain. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Give him simple painkiller like paracetamol. He will mostly improve in 2 days. If still he is having chest pain then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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I had a crainatomy in December due to a fall that caused a frontal subdural hematoma and a fracture in my skull . I was also diagnosed with a Pseudotumor in July 2011 and am on Diamox to mitigate the symtoms. I jsut banged my head at work and I am currently experiencing arm tingling and tongue numbness. The tingle and weird feeling in my arm has been off and on for over two weeks. My CT as of 2 weeks ago was clean. I am also feeling like my field of vision has narrowed just after hitting my head and I feel weak. Is there any need for concern ?
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand this your CT head show no abnormality, and you have symptoms of central nervous system related, but this is not due to any pathological changes in brain either, but your psychological condition might be the reason for this, your vision problem is nothing to tale with your head injury on my opinion for that you have to consult the ophthalmologist, for the rest of the symptom control your thoughts away from the anxiety and depression, hope this information helps you have nice day.
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Hi, my baby is 14 months old. He has three flat red spots on his legs that appear to be slightly larger each day. They don t seem to be bothering him in anyway yet, but he has been a little more cranky lately. He was exposed to someone with chicken pox a few days ago but the spots showed up that day and I assume he cant catch it that quickly. Its been only those three spots so far.
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Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of flat red spots on the legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction, Angoras, acne, eczema, psoriasis and due to certain systemic pathology. Need not worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper hygiene. You should consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin test or allergy test along with blood test. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. You should Chat Doctor. You should take antihistamine like Ben
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My 12 year old female started vomiting today. no food....just watery . Then an hour ago she was hanging over the water bowl, but not drinking. She drooled a little. She is now under the bed. I worry about the onset of kidney disease or diabetes. She is a good eater...about 8 pounds.
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Hi...it could be the starting stage of a viral diarrhea. I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room. At this rate she might soon start to have diarrhea and if she is deny Chat Doctor. I don't think this is a kidney disease or diabetes. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
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For the past few weeks, I get very dizzy if I go from an upright to prone position, or from a prone position to an upright piosition. It may be related to the fact that I flew a few weeks ago and my ears became extremely blocked up for about 12 hours after landing. I do suffer from allergies and have frequent nasal and sinus congestion. Do you think this is something I need to have checked out? Im a 60 year old woman in generally good health.
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. You have diagnosed exactly to the point. You had some allergy, to something in the plain, or due to the barometric changes there you had sinusitis, and some infection in the ears, which spread to the internal ear, and caused the damage to the cochlea. I advise you to consult an E.N.T. surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to hasten the recovery. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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I had the Mirena IUD inserted 4 weeks ago. Since then, I have not stopped bleeding. I have a sharp downward shooting pain that starts right below my belly button. I also have lower back pain , both medial and lateral of my spine . The pain appears to be worse on the left side however. In addition, the ribs on my left side are tender and painful to touch. My OB/GYN suggested the IUD b/c I have been on Nuvaring for 5 years and had debilitating migraines for the past 3 years. Since the Mirena, the headache has switched from the right side of my head to the left. Is it time to consider removing the IUD?
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Hallow Dear, You seem to have shifted from one agony into another. After IRENA, continuous bleeding for 4 weeks with the pain in abdomen is suggestive of:1. Infection2. The uterus is not tolerating it and is trying to push it out3. Partial perforation: This should not cause such a bleeding. If it is perforating, it has to be out of your uterus. X-ray/Ultrasonography will diagnose this complication. What is your obstetric history? Did you have any previous pregnancies? The women who never had any previous pregnancies are more likely to be intolerant the intrauterine devises, though it is not a rule. If your uterus cannot tolerate it, better get it removed. Even if there is infection causing pain and bleeding, better remove the device and be under antibiotics. Please report to your Gynecologist who will examine you clinically and take the decision. Please do not ignore this problem.
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I am 35 weeks pregnant and my age is 26.This is my first pregnancy.My height is 160 cm and weight is 77 kgs now(before prgenancy it was 65 kg).My baby weight at 35 weeks is 2.365 kgs.In my previous scan it was told that my amniotic fluid index was 8 cm at 31 weeks and i was prescribed deodavlin tablet to maintain the fluid content and advised to take lots of fluids and to take bed rest.And i went for a scan at 35 weeks and now my fluid content is 7 cm and the cord is suspected to be around the babys neck in scan in single loop.My doctor has prescribed me now ecospirin 75 (aspirin delayed release )tablets for 20 days.Is it safe to take ecospirin 75 in 35,36,37,38th weeks of pregnancy as prescribed.??I could see the instruction citing that the medicine should not be taken in last three months of pregnancy unless prescribed by physician.Will taking Ecospirin 75 be of any harm to foetus and cause any bleeding or any side effects now..I don t have any Pressure ,sugar,bleeding complaints so far...currently i don t have any weezing problem but i used to get weezing trouble when i catch cough and cold..and i had weezing issue in my 6 th month of pregnancy and have taken treatment for that and got cured then.
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H there, thank you for writing in. Aspirin (conspiring) 75 mg in pregnancy is considered safe during pregnancy and is indicated in many situations like growth restricted baby, decreased fluid around baby, when mother has hypertension because of which at times blood supply to the baby may be reduced, autoimmune conditions like APA syn Chat Doctor. But as your pregnancy is uncomplicated you may not require aspirin as long as baby is doing well (growth profiles and Doppler being normal). Aspirin needs to be discontinued 7 to 10 days prior to expected delivery (when delivery is planned) or by 36 to 37 weeks of gestation. Such a small dose of aspirin is unlikely to cause bleeding problems during delivery when it is discontinued a week well in advance of delivery. A single loop of cord around baby s neck is not an indication for starting conspiring or even cesarean section as long as baby can withstand the stress of labor well and labor proceeds smoothly. (no baby heart beat pattern abnormalities on cardiotocogram and labor is not unduly prolonged). Hope this information helped. Take care.
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Hi I have had a holter ecg done and my average heart rate was 111 with the highest 180 and the lowest 60. I am very tired and feel as if I am trembling the whole time. I get breathless very easily and feel very emotional. The ecg was not normal but my GP merely said that I had a few extra beats. Should I be worried?
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Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. Nevertheless, I would recommend performing some blood lab tests in order to investigate for possible metabolic disorder: - complete blood count for anemia-thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance. If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause underlying your complaints. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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my baby boy s age 34days. he suffering septicemia 3times after his born. now he admitted in NICU and running antibiotic. his direct bilirubin high 17 and indirect bilirubin 2.5. his stool is pale color. now dr. suggest for HIDA Scane. is it painful or harmful for newborn baby?
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Welcome to the ChatDoctorA hepatobiliary (HIDE) scan is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.It's a useful investigation in neonate a suffering from obstructive jaundice as in your babies case. In the HIDE scan, a radioactive chemical or tracer is injected into a vein in the arm. The tracer is handled by the liver like bile. A special nuclear medicine scanner (gamma camera) tracks the flow of the tracer from the liver into your gallbladder and small intestine.It's good for your baby and the pain associated with the cannulation can be well handled with analgesia in NICU setup. So, don't worry and continue with the procedure. Take care
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Hi I really need some answers my ex-husband which we have 3 small children was diagnosed with bile cancer a year ago but i think he had it before he was diagnosed, he had a stent put in and that was removed months ago and was receiving chemo and that was stopped 2 months ago, I saw him today and since the last time i saw him he lost a sufficent amount of weight his skin was very yellowish and his fingernails were all discolorized I think he does not want to tell me if he is close in time but what is your thoughts to this so If I need to prepare our 3 small children for this tragedy if their father passes
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Dear Ma'am, Sorry to hear about your husbands condition. It looks like he is suffering from pancreatic or bile duct cancer, which is leading to jaundice (yellowish discoloration). The fact that surgery was done, done, and only chemo was given, suggests that it is in an advanced state. That is the reason for his weight loss as well. It is difficult for me to tell you exactly how long does he have, but it certainly has a poor prognosis. Hoping for the best.
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Hello, I am realy worried, I m taking evra patch every Tuesday. last week was my free patch week. last night i supposed to put my patch on but i forgot. this morning i had sex with my partner. and strait after sex i realized that i forgot to put one. then immediately i put on my patch. I just had my periods two days ago. Could you please advise me what should I do now? Am I safe? Thank you
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Since you had your period, it sounds like you are safe now, and you should just continue with the patch as usual. In general though, you do need to put the patch on after no more than one week patch free, an even a few days delay can cause you to ovulate and the chances of pregnancy increase. In your case, it sounds like you got lucky, and you were only a day late, so you made it just in time. I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions.
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I am looking for a Dr. of Neurology as my question pertains to a surgery that my husband had back in April by a Neurologist in Kelowna, BC. He had a spinal stenosis surgery done in mid April 2013. This all had to do with his feet as he has had sore feet for the last 3 years. He started by going to our Family Physician who suspected stenosis from the get-go, however, he went to various specialists over the course of 2 years who suspected he might have Tarsal Tunnel but no one could say for sure. He then ended up at the Neurologist who said that all the pain in both of his feet was due to stenosis. He was experiencing excruciating pain and at the same time numbness . It was at the point wherein he could barely walk. After his surgery, he was told that because his nerves were severely damaged, it might take up to 1.5 years for him to feel a difference. It has now been 4 months and he feels worse rather than better. We are both wondering if this is normal since he shows absolutely no sign of recovery. Is it possible that there was enough nerve damage that he will never get better?
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Hi My name is Iranian Keypad, and I am a spine surgeon. Spinal stenosis is diagnosed in its strictest sense when MRI picture of narrowing of the spinal canal correlates with the symptoms. The classic symptom of spinal stenosis is neurogenic claudication which is described as pain/fatigue/feeling of heaviness or numbness in buttocks, back of the thigh or calves. Pain increases on standing and walking and is relieved by bending forward. Regarding your husbands' case presentation of pain only in feet is not impossible but not that common with stenosis. Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity or EMG/NCV test can typically distinguish pain from spinal stenosis and from peripheral causes like tarsal tunnel though the picture is not always black and white. The numbness may sometimes take 6-12 months to improve after surgery. If he is feeling worse, it would be definitely advisable to look for or rule out other causes like tarsal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. Please let me know if I can be of further help.
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HI.....M ROHIT .M 21 YRS OLD.....I HAD MINOR SCOLIOSIS......YESTRDAY WHILE PLAYIN BASKETBALL I GOT A JERK IN MY BACK ........N SINCE DEN ITS PAININ BADLY........IN D MORNIN DER WER BLACK SPOTS IN D AREA wer it ws paining..........what shud i do.......is it slip disc or sevre?????plz reply fast
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Hello Rohit, Thank you for writing us, I would like to suggest you to do rest for this particular problem and give massage on paining area with light hand. Also take total bed rest as you said its paining badly. If pain is there after resting for few days you may have to concern to physician. He will suggest you after checking you physically. Hope you will soon get out of this. Good luck. Thanks &
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Hello Doc,We just returned from a long trip that required us to travel to 3-4 different cities in India. Like all of us, my 2.5 year old daughter had 3-4 loose motions in the last couple of days. She is as active as she used to be. However, her appetite has reduced to almost half of what it used to be. She wont even touch her cup of milk. The only thing she eats without a fuss is oranges, which I let her have as much as she wants. I am really worried she will turn weak if this carries on. Is this normal? Should I give her time and not force food on her?
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Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress -1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well.2. Development of a kid is as important as, or I would say even more important than growth alone.3. As the kids grow their interest in food decreases and interest in play activities increases so that they eat small quantity and run away to play. As parents, we need to be more patient and feed than less quantity but more liquors per day.4. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed her calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.5. I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants on long run as they may cause Chat Doctor. Regards -
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I was at a show the other night and attempted to stage dive. Ive done this many times before and messed up landing and bruising different parts of my body but this time I really hurt myself. I landed on my back awkwardly, the bottom lower left side of my back next to my spine has pretty severe pain. I can sit still and it will just feel sore but any major movement really hurts. I can walk around but if I move wrong while taking a step it hurts like hell. My paramedic buddy checked me out at the show and he seems to think I may have an inflamed tendon. Ive been taking 2 to 3 motrin every 4 hours and just sitting/laying about trying to let it heal. Its been about 24 hours since the show and Im still hurtin. Any suggestions or thoughts?
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Dear patient You have got significant trauma to your lower back, and it needs to be investigated as possibility of minor fracture cannot be ruled out. I would like to advise X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Take strict bed rest for three days and apply Lolita get to your back. Take tab diclofenac plus thiocolchicoside combination twice a day for 7 days. If X-ray shows fracture need to consult expert orthopedic surgeon
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i have recently had a pain in my left side, about the same height as my belly button. i ve had it about 2 weeks ago, and something like it a year ago which was extremely painful. I am 16, the pain is not extremely bad but is a moderate pain. I have rested and had a poo but the pain hasn t completely gone, i am worried about what it is.
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Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. F. You have got pain on the left side of the stomach at the level of belly button. It is not very bad but continuous. You had same pained 2 weeks ago and one year ago. It appears to be due to renal colic possibly due to urinary tract infection or kidney stones, which repeats periodically. I advise you to consult a urologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may have to take U.S. scaling besides other routine tests for confirmation. Wishing for a quick recovery. Best regards.
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I had breast cancer in 2005 - lumpectomy and 31 radiation treatments.Have a small red spot under the radiated breast that sometimes opens up but does not leak fluid - just sore. Sometimes it disappears and then comes back. Should I worry that this might be another cancer?
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is always better to get a sore area in the breast clinically evaluated. Most are benign conditions, but a recurrence must always be ruled out if you had previous breast cancer and took treatment for it. Radiation causes changes below the skin and this might manifest as a sore. It is not essential for an infection to be discharging in the early stages. Though it appears to be a post lumpectomy and radiation change that has taken place, it is suggested that you consult your doctor and get ultrasound scan done to screen for any suspicious activity in your breast. Also, please feel your maxilla for any lymph node swelling and bring it to the notice of your doctors. Please do not worry.
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Hello doctor,I had previously been on syphilis treatment and it healed but yet I had unprotected sex with a lady and she has a vaginal yeast infection and I am starting to see a straight like a bump on the tip of my penis and am also having difficulty swallowing. Then I found white thick stuff at the back of my tongue. Is it candida?
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Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I read your complaints. It looks like you been having some fungal infection in the tongue which comes only when your immune system is a bit compromised. It also seems that you had been on treatment for syphilis. I want you to know that in syphilis the treatment depends on what stage you have at present. I saw that picture that the lesion on your penis looks like it is asymptomatic so you could be in primary syphilis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I need to see your complete blood count analysis, your basic blood test analysis so with that I will be able to answer your question better in regards to the treatment of your tongue related lesion. I want you to take Fluconazole 200 milligrams one tablet followed by 150 milligrams once a day for 10 days. I want you to get me the latest blood test reports and any other blood test reports in regards to your health conditions.
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I fell down my stairs a week ago Sunday and have a very large contusion on my right forearm. As it is healing and the bruising is now fading i am noticing several hard lumps in the center of it and now my arm is starting to hurt more. what could be causing this?
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Hello, As post fall there will be a direct hurt to the elbow leading to bony hurt. An x-ray will be good to look out for any signs of fracture. Immobilization of the elbow with elbow brace is advised. Hot water fermentation and range of motion exercises to maintain the range of the elbow joint. Simple static biceps, static triceps, forearm strengthening, shoulder stability exercises should help reduce the pain and symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor.
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Hi, I noticed a piece of herb stuck inside my lower gums after lunch today. I tried to push it out using an upward movement with my toothbrush and also tried to push it out with my fingers. But it is still not coming out. It is visible that something is stuck due to a much darker coloring of that area of the gums. Do I need to visit a dentist or will it dissolve on it own? Thank you.
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Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. If I were your treating dentist, I would advise you to gently floss the area where the herb is stuck as sometimes the tooth brush will be inaccessible to clean interdentally. If still you are not able to remove it, visit your local dentist, and he will be able to do it. If it is not removed, it can lead to infection. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.
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Female 70years 220 lbs 5th 6. Have reddened area under left breast that has a center lump that is very sore when touched. Seemed to appear overnight. Soreness increasing in degree. Seems to have very small whiteheads. Is this possibly a boil? How should it be treated? Have been applying A&D ointment.
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some cyst, abscess, fibrotic disease of breast or breast cancer. Chances of cancer are very less likely. But you should go for fine needle aspiration cytology. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.
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HI :D My husband started having knee pain but it goes up his thieghs and makes walking very difficult. He had a xray that said his knees were fine.. said it showed some authoritis. Is there anything other kinds of authoritis it could be or what i could checkk in to? suzie
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Hi there. If he is having pain from the thigh going to the knee, it is possible that there may also be hip arthritis as well. Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs. Apply cold compress for relief. Must perform muscle strengthening exercises and not over exert in exercise. Must prevent obesity and eat healthy. Keep well HY Chat Doctor. This is most commonly OSTEOARTHRITIS whicChatDoctores about in older age persons.
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Have been getting strong fluttering in my chest like my heart is about to explode. At the same time I get really short of breath an light headed an have also developed a metallic taste in my mouth an what feels like pins and needles in my mouth. Should I be concerned?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, we should rule out arrhythmia first in your case. Because arrhythmia can cause irregular, rapid heart rate. And this can be perceived as fluttering feeling in chest. So get done1. ECG2. 2 d echo3. Holder monitoring (24 hours recording of ECG)If all the above are normal then no need to worry about arrhythmia. Anxiety can be the cause. Your metallic taste and needle like feeling in the mouth can also be seen in anxiety. So better to avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.Don't worry much, you will be alright.
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I am 48 years old man my echocardiography report is normal but ECGsuggets blockage in walve as per doctors . I feel dizzyness & uneasy in chest afters every meals. my uncle , father & grandfathers died of heart attack I have sugar ,uric acid , cholestorol above the border level
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are at high risk of heart disease because you are having diabetes, dyslipidemia and strong family history of heart diseases. So we should definitely rule out heart diseases for your symptoms. Ecg can be normal in some patients. So normal ECG is not always guarantee normal heart. So better to consult cardiologist and get done stress test and angiography to rule out coronary artery disease (CAD). You should strictly control your diabetes and cholesterol. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I have had pain in my knees can t sit or stand for more than 30 min without causing a lot of pain. Occasionally getting dizzy. Now having pain in my arms & legs. Aching all over. Tonight can t sleep. I tried spraying icy hot all over & taking aleve & Bayer back & body but nothing helping.
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Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. By understanding your history it appears to me, you have a severe pain in both knees. The pain is almost present all time. I will advise getting the clinical musculoskeletal assessment as by which we come to know, is the pain because of the weakness of the muscles or because of soft tissue injury with in the joint or because of bony degenerative changes. After a thorough musculoskeletal assessment, the or tho will guide you to simple medicine and physical therapy. With physical therapy, your muscles will become stronger, able to perform regular activities and also move around safely without aches and pains. In my clinical experience, most of the time such pains are due to weakness and by a combination of symptomatic medicine and physical therapy they respond well. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.
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I felt my pants wet last night and came home and it was blood that had just poured out of my bum with no warning or cramping. I took Imodium ad and went to bed and when I woke up had 4 more episodes of blood with a little bit of stool that washed out with it. The last one was just urgency with blood and blood clots.I have been diagnosed with Lupus, Hep C (from a blood transfusion at Stanford in 76) and kidney disease..Can I just wait till this passes?
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Hi! Thank you for asking your query. Looking into your problem, I think you urgently need to consult a rheumatologist immediately along with a gastroenterologist. SHE can lead to GI bleeds, so you need to be evaluated for disease activity along with urgent platelet counts as thrombocytopenia in SHE can lead to these issues which is generally found when the disease is activity. An urgent ESR, CRP, urine R/M, serum albumin needs to be looked urgently for the disease. You haven't mentioned that have you ever suffered from hemorrhoids, or you have got any kind of fever along with this episode as dysentery and hemorrhoids need to be ruled out. Kindly seek medical attention as soon as possible as role of hepatitis c in causing liver damage further leading to clotting abnormalities needs to be evaluated. THANK YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES FEEL FREE TO ASK.
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I feel something that moves in my left pelvic going to my bladder and moves back in the middle of pelvic. I went to toilet thinking it will come out if i sit. When i wake up in the morning i feel pain in my pelvic. Gradually it start to become painful. The next day i feel sharp pain in my lower right side abdomen above the appendix. They called 911 coz i almost faint. We went to er. They did vaginal ultrasound, abdominal at cat scan. They found large food of liquid in the lower right side abdomen where i feel pain. But they said they cant do surgery coz my whole abdomen is inflamed. My apendix is inflamed but no things in there yet. They did 24 hrs observation but they discharge me after 2 days telling me that i need to make appointment to GI doctor. My pain is still here for almost 1 week. What will i do?
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Hi. Gone through your elucidate history of illness and findings.IN appendicitis the treatment is decided by the stage you are in. As per your history :A collection in the abdomen needs to be Chat Doctor. Please go for an early appointment, you need surgery ASAP, if the medicines fail to resolve this abscess. Review USG will guide whether you need to continue medicines for 3 to 6 weeks (if abscess ID resolving) or need immediate surgery to
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my friends younger brother is showing some symptoms of schizophrenia..he is just 15..is it possible at such an yound age??what should we do??..his current doctor 1st said that he had OCD..but now hes not sure of the case anymore..could you kindly suggest something
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Hi, I do appreciate your concern for your friends' brother. However, it would have been better had you provided details of his symptoms. That would have allowed me to help you in a better way. Schizophrenia is a condition in which a person starts having symptoms in which he might hear voices or visualize things which others are not able to. He may also become suspicious and start to have doubts that others are trying to harm him or are talking about him. He may become irritable or aggressive and may show emotional disconnect with the rest of the people. Usually it starts in the 20s, but many cases start showing symptoms even as early as 10 years. OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a condition in which a person will have repeated thoughts like doubts or fear of harm or regarding contamination and an urge to do things repeatedly in response to the thoughts like checking, cleaning or praying, etc. In your friends brothers case, I would suggest that you seek a psychiatric consultation for detailed evaluation of his condition and then initiate treatment accordingly. Hope the above information was helpful. Best wishes.
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my daughter is 17, 5ft4", normal weight (not skinny or fat) and last week she had a localised swelling on the inside of her elbow. about the size of a small orange. The swelling was firm to the touch, hot, red and itchy. She went to the hospital and was prescribed ibuprofen and antihystamines. 2 days later she had the same but also on the outside of the top of her arm. We iced it and it went down. last night it was worse; inside of her knee, sole of her foot, one hand, her top lip and cheek. Again a visit to the hospital and more ibuprofen. She does not have any bites or rashes. Only different lately is she has had a full set of immunizations for Tanzania. Any ideas please ?
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HI, Dear -Very Good Morning from India. Thanks for your query. I understand your concerns about the daughter. I studied your query in depth.-I would advise you not to worry. In my opinion its -Hives-Generalised CIU-Chronic-Idiopathic-URTICARIA.-Commonest cause-is Eosinophilic induced by infestation with -worms and amoeba.-Treatment- I would advise-Tb-Hetrazan-100 mg BD for 21 days. Tb-Wormin / Vermont with parallel with advise of a doctor.-Antiallergic-Tb Xolair-or some times--Tb-oncotrex for few was(to suppress immunological excitation in CIU of your daughter)- in moderation could be tried under expert skin doctor of ER department.-Hope this reliefs your worry-some query. Welcome for any more queries in time to come. Have a Good Day.
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EPILEPSY 1 is it any relation with sinusitis and epilepsy 2 early menstural cycle which prolonged and stopped by a tablet 3 Tablets for sinusitis,throat infection taken before meal. 4 sun stroke 5 All above causes cumulatively. 6 whether first time seizure conforms epilepsy, EEG shows abnormal( may be due to fall on head during first seizures) PLEASE REPLY
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. There is electrical activity going on in the brain at all times. This is mapped by doing electroencephalogram which records the waves on the surface of the brain. When there is abnormal brain waves from a hyperactive area then it causes seizures and this is called epilepsy. Epilepsy is another name for seizure disorder. You have got seizures and the EEG is abnormal, therefore a detailed investigation using MRI scan brain is required. The abnormal EEG area should be studied in detail. The answers to your questions are the following.1. Sinusitis and seizures is not directly related. However, an infection from sinuses can rarely reach the brain and cause seizures. This is very rare.2. Menstrual cycles can be affected by medicines, illnesses and stress. The details of tablet are important to discuss this point3. It depends on which medicine is there in the tablet. Most medicines are taken after food but some might require to be taken before food.4. Sun stroke is an environmentally influenced condition and there should be sufficient history of going out in the hot sun. Sun stroke is a metabolic disorder and can lead to seizure or epilepsy.5. Epilepsy can be from many causes and if your EEG us abnormal then a cause in the brain must be looked for.6. Epilepsy and seizures are almost the same. Seizure is a single episode and epilepsy is usually for multiple episodes. A fall during first seizure is less likely to cause abnormal EEG and the seizure caused it.
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Hi last thursday i had gallbladder surgery and i had a catheter put in during surgery. Well ever since i came home i have noticed a burning, itching, swelling and slight disharge in that area. I thought at first it was just irritated from the catheter but its been 6 days now and its still bothering me. Any idea what it could be.?
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, this could be allergic condition due to the catheter and may be infected too, I would advise you to take the following medicine for this,1) Beclomethasone with Aureomycin point. Apply this on affected part three times in day hope this information helps if this fails to respond then you have to see the surgeon for clinical examination, take care and have good day.
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My 19 month old is having horrible problems having a BM. it s so bad that she holds it in, and i have to give her an enema for her to pass the stool. When she does it is very hard, as round as a half dollar, and about 3 inches long. She screams even when she has a soft one. Could she have damage inside?
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Hello! Thank you for writing! For how long is this happening? Does your daughter have other signs except pain? Maybe she could have an anal fissure caused by constipation. I suggest you to give your daughter whole fruits or in a form of smash but not in form of riot juice. A whole fruit has fibers that help the stool to be soft, help to increase your daughter intestine movement. She should Chat Doctor. If this thing lasts or your daughter have other signs better see a doctor. Wish your daughter good health. Best regards.
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I have an allergy to bacon. When I eat bacon or country ham I get flushed real red skin nausea, lips get numb, extreme pain in my gut, I through up , and diarrhea. My temp drops to 94 , bp goes down. I have passed out. Is there a test that can be done to see if the Nitrates or Nitrites in bacon or other meats causes this. My doctor has prescribed an epi pen.
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Hello. There are specific tests to determine which constituent of meats (bacon, ham) cause allergic reaction. You must go to the allergy specialist, and he will make the mentioned tests. Epinephrine is used in severe allergic reactions. In mild allergic reactions, antihistamines as Basting 10 mg twice a day can be taken. Please consult your local doctor for a prescription. I wish you good health.(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
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My Husband, 48 years old is suffering from chronic liver disease , Diagnosis: Cirrhosis - Child B ( CTP 9/15), Baveno Stage 1v Portal hypertension- recurrent UGI bleed. Grade iix3 columns esophageal varices , fundal varices Post endotherapy status -EVL bands applied and glue injected. Decompensated ascites , no hepatic encephalopathy Diabetes mellitus . Now he is suffering from sleeplessness in the night. Now under diet control and taking following medicines : Lactulose, Ciplar 40mg, sucral Please guide us, I am under great tension. Regards,
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Hi Cirrhosis with decompensated ascites and esophageal varices is not a good sign. You are already in an advanced stage of chronic liver disease. Patient with chronic liver disease sometimes tend to have an altered sleep pattern. You must continue lactulose as prescribed and I would also add another medication are Rifaximin to your existing meds. Discuss this option with your doctor. A piece of personal advice, start thinking about liver transplant, don't go around looking of quick fixes and herbal solutions because they don't work and make the liver condition worse. Liver transplant is the only solution at really works, trust me. I am not trying to scare you, but I just want to give a reality check on the prognosis. Regards
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my 3 month old baby boy had a water boil on his finger just out of the blue in the morning and then by afternoon it was flat as though someone had burst it. he also has some dry area at his knees with somewhat like white scales what are those and any remedy for them. thank you perplexed
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Hello, It would be better to have a look at the lesion, if there is no fever then it can be due to eczema as atomic dermatitis or local contact dermatitis. If there is no erythema (redness) or any infection local application of emollients (paraffin, Vaseline) is all that is required, but if there is redness or pus then local /systemic antibiotics may be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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good morning .my son of 22 yrs is having abdominal pain in his left side.it is painful when he cough . he has no fever nor vomitting nor dhiarrea.he says it get better after he has eaten. just last week he said he lifted a heavy pale of paint.. what should i do..is it hernia or appendix or just a muscle spain. thank you
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Hellos is simply a muscle spasm in the abdominal and has been caused by lifting the heavy weight. There is nothing o worry and do the followings him not to lift any weight local hot fomentation twice a damask him to refrain from doing any exerciseGive him an anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen in combination with a muscle relaxant, like FLEXION MR, three times a day for 5 days. If he has some cough, give some anti-tussive syrup. Thanks
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Sir/Mam, I am 22 and suffering from Erectile Dis-function and premature ejaculation.I don t know why but i have too much desire of sex. I have been masturbating since i was 14. But now i have stopped it. can You please tell me is it curable ? I am also suffering from hairfall since last 2 year.. and i have lost around 50% of my hair. should i use minidoxil 5% ?
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Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Masturbation is not a disease. It's a way of expression of sexual energy in the absence of a sexual partner. There are no long term health problems reported with it except for fatigue. If you want to control it, try yoga and meditation. Using Chat Doctor. About erectile dysfunction, it can be psychogenic or vascular problems or due to hormonal imbalances, diabetes etc. My advice is to visit an
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I don t know if any of these things have anything to do with the other.... I have had a cold for about a week. I lost my voice. My ears are ringing. My neck started hurting around noon today and now my hands are both very painful and somewhat swollen. I have not had any cold medication in over 48 hours, so I think an allergic reaction to medication is out... What can this be?
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Hi Lambert, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms are due to upper respiratory tract infection. You should get yourself examined by an ENT specialist. Following investigations will be helpful in planning your treatment :-1. Throat swab culture.2. Complete Blood Count. You can take antihistamines like Fenofexadine 120 mg once a day along with decongestants like phenylephrine. Pain in the body can be due to fever, and can be relieved by taking paracetamol one tablet for pain. If the problem persists, get yourself examined by your doctor. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks
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Hi. Im 28 weeks pregnant and recently this week my belly piercing has gotten swollen, painful to the touch and the skin around my ring is hard. I keeping very clean and never fiddle with it, so this just kinda happened out of no where. I plan on going to the doctor as soon as I can, but until then I wanted to know if there was anything I could do to reduce the swelling and pain. I haven t taken the ring out because in don t want to trap the infection, but I might soon since I am pregnant and my skin is stretching
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Hi. Thanks for your query. You are 28 weeks pregnant, that you are in 3rd trimester. So you can safely take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines under the guidance of a Doctor (pregnancy-safe medicines). The ring being a foreign body has to be removed. The area to be applied with liquid provide iodine 4 times daily. Start antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines immediately under the guidance of the Doctor. No time should be wasted as the infection can spread far and wide due to its location.
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Good Day, I live in Guyana, south America and my husband has been suffering from Kidney Stones fro the last 15 years. Normally when the stones are moving the doctor would prescribe Buscopan or Baralgin Tablets however yesterday he an attack and the doctor prescribed Zerodol to be used in conjunction with the Baralgin Tablets. i have never heard of this tablet. please advise on the side effects and how effective this tablet would be against the pains. Surgery is sort of not an option since what we were told is that with my husband s blood base type he has the tendency of forming the stones more faster as compared to someone who forms stones from the variety of foods eaten - Is this actually so????? also what can actually be done in order to prevent the stones forming, foods to stay away from and so forth???
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Hi, many thanks for the query! To prevent recurrent stone formation, you need to do- Metabolic workup of 24 hrs urine sample, Sr. PTH, Sr. Calcium, Sr. Uric acid. As per the reports, appropriate dietary instructions can be given. If your Sr. Uric acid is raised, then uric acid synthesis inhibitors like allopurinol can be started, urine alkalizing agents with your Urologists opinion. Zerodol contains diclofenac, that may cause more acidity, gastric problems as side effects if taken without antacids. Take diuretics, antispasmodics (dicyclomine, Chat Doctor. If your stones are causing obstruction to urine outflow, viz. lodged in ureters, they will cause back pressure changes in the form of HY
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I am concerned about numbness in one of my feet. I wore pretty painful boots for halloween Saturday night and come Sunday morning I had lost feeling along the left side of the sole of one foot. It has been a few days now and I am not regaining any sensation. At what point should I be concerned the damage is permanent or will require treatment?
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Hello, If such loss of sensation is continued to there without any improvement in feeling then it is a matter of concern. With passing of time without improvement there are increase chances of having permanent damage to nerve. I shall advise you to consult to your neuro-physician for this. Meanwhile, you should do rest and keep your limb elevated on a pillow. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi. I broke my arm last October in an ATV accident. I had to get a metal plate put in my arm on my outer bone. Whenever i go to the gym and work out. It always swells up and is giant. There is no pain just swelling. I really dont want to get the plate removed so any help to avoid that would be nice.
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Dear patient As per your description you must have fractured your radius bone, and it was operated with plating. Sometimes after surgery swelling persists and may recur frequently which is due to lymphatic vessels' injury during surgery. This is unavoidable as lymphatic vessels lie in subcutaneous plane and skin incision damage them. If it's not causing any pain or interfere with function it requires no treatment. You need not worry about swelling. All the best.
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Hi,I m woman 31 yrs old and yesterday was my 15th day n gone through sonography in which right ovary is 15mms and left is nil and endo is 8 mms. so can i conceive? tomorrow i will go through sonography again. doctor told me that if your endo will incrase by 9 mm thn you can conceive by IUI. what is the increament size of endo day by day?
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Hi, there is no fixed rate of endometrial lining growth. The thing is that if your endometrium thickness is more than 8 mm on day of injection of rupture, there is a good chance of getting pregnant. The endometrial thickness increases after the ovulation and changes the pattern also. So, you can take injection for rupturing the follicles when endometrium is more than 8 mm. GUI can be done the next day. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor.
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I have been given 500mg of metformin to take once a day to start for insulin resistance. Currently this is the third day and I have a horribly upset GI tract, and my arms/legs feel like lead weights with extreme fatigue. I have heard an alternative is NAC, that does not have these same sides. Is this a valid alternative? Link to NAC: WWW.WWWW.WW
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Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Metformin is better with treating insulin resistance, as it promotes weight gain too.2. N-acetyl cysteine is not useful in reducing insulin resistance. It helps in preventing progression of further complications related to diabetes mellitus.3. You are having possibly gastritis due to metformin. Try taking proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole for 2-3 weeks. It will reduce symptoms. Also need adequate HY Chat Doctor. 4. Also, additionally, moderate aerobic exercises is necessary for weight reduction. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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My husband Showed positive for blood in urine the Dr suspects it to be a kidney stone. He has been taking flomax for about a month with nothing happening. No pain, was not in pain at the time of appointment. A week before he went to the Dr he had pain in lower abdominal. After nothing to eat for about 24 hours period and only consumed 8 beers Also he ate a big greasy burger, after the 8 beers.It was about 12 hours after the beers he had the burger. He also has had bouts with gout. He hasnt had any of that for about a year.
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HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorHematuria (Blood in urine) demands many investigations and the underlying causes are also in Numbers, If I have a chance to be a doctor then I would first try to find out the cause and the first possibility would be a stone, the antibiotic won't stop the bleeding, the prime task would be to detect the location of stone and the size of stone then comes how to get it out, and that is all depend upon the imaging study, Chat Doctor.
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Sometimes I get a single bump either above or below my belt line. It starts off as a red bump then general looking like a zit. I will take a warm wash cloth ot it to release what is in side and it is a mixture of blood and puss. How do I rid myself of this
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Hi, Dear,Good Evening from INDIA. Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I went through all the details of your query. On the details given by your query, In my opinion you suffer mostly from-on the facts there in-mostly you suffer from-furunclitis with infected pubic hair follicle. Treatment suggested would be-a-Tab NSAIDs x 5 days b-Cold compressesc-Antibiotics if you need be consult ER doctor for the script of Chat Doctor. Hope this would resolve your query. Welcome for any more query to Chat Doctor and ME, in this regard. Wishing you fast recovery. Write review ASAP with strong recommendations for Chat Doctor and for ME, for the benefit of other new and old patients. Have A Good Day. With
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I am a 48 yr old female nurse and in June I visited my GP with chest pain brought on by cardio exercise. He referred me to a cardiologist who found an ejection systolic murmur. I was referred for an echocardiogram and CT angiogram. Whilst waiting for these tests I developed chest pain at rest. The CT angiogram is still pending but the echocardiogram showed aortic stenosis and mitral valve stenosis. The doctor doing the scan asked me if I had ever worked in a developing country which I had 7 years ago when my then boyfriend died sussenly of myocarditis? cause. Could you plese tell me the relevence of being in Namibia 7 years ago and my cardiac problems now? and what is the likely prognosis and treatment?
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Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You're all current symptoms are due to valvular heart disease (aortic stenosis and mitral valve stenosis). Valvular heart diseases attire commonly due to rheumatic heart disease (RHD). RHD is caused by streptococcal infection of heart valves. This kind of infection is commonly seen in developing and underdeveloped countries. So when you stayed in Namibia, you might have infected your heart valves which is causing RHD at present. You will need surgical valvular replacement of aortic and mitral valves. Surgical correction is the only treatment available for severe valvular defects. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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I have, what started as red pin prick rashes on the back of my hand up to my elbows and the tops of my feet unto my knees. I had a very bad account of swelling on my ankle the other day and the spots on my legs go much larger and I could nearly walk. I now have swelling on my lower arms. Any ideas?
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Hi, Red pinprick rash on forearms and legs may be due to some allergy. It may be due to mosquito bites or due to some allergens like house dust mites, grass or pollen. You consult dermatologist and have firm diagnosis. I would suggest taking antihistamines like levocetirizine and steroids in tampering doses.... And to apply mild steroid cream. Avoid contact with suspected allergens. I hope this would help you. Thanks.
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Hello doctor,I had a Cortisone shot in my knee, 10 minutes later started to feel seriously dizzy. I cannot walk straight, cannot hear, my eyes felt so heavy, almost passed out, heart palpation.
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Hi. What is your age? Do you suffer from any medical illness other than your knee pain? Cortisone injection is usually given along with Lignocaine - which is a local anesthetic ChatDoctor. The dosage of Lignocaine depends on your age, weight and presence of other systemic ilnesses. The
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Hi doctor, I have done iui on 11 feb 2011, right now on the 24 feb 2011 I have a brown spotting and a little bleeding when I go to the bathroom, after iui my doctor gave me crinone 8% insert to vagina I m so scared right now, this is my second iui 2 month in a row, and I already have miscarriage twice, is that s mean Im not pregnant doctor? Thank u so much for your answer
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HI, I understand your concern. After GUI the injected semen fertilizes the ovum. So mostly GUI is done around ovulation. The ovum is viable till 36 hours & spam remains active for 3 days of ejaculation. After fertilization the fertilized ovum migrates to uterine cavity & gets implanted by 8th day of fertilization. In your case the bleeding can be implantation bleeding. Which is evident in many patients. So please don't worry, be +ve. You do have all the chances to conceive successfully this time.(GUI being the simplest way to aid conception & also all the factors as detailed above, needs to be repeated a couple of times). Corinne is a hormone essential for maintenance of pregnancy. You should continue to use it/ avoid physical or psychological stress & wait patiently for +ve response. Thanks.
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hey, ive had unprotected sex on my last fertile day and ive missed my period by 5days where i dont want to become pregnant im really panicing, should i take a test or just wait a little bit longer? ive had a little bit of symtoms of a period but nothign seems to be moving foward, what should i do? please help me
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Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion you need to do a urine pregnancy test. The test need to be done a week after missed period for accurate results. The signs of pregnancy like nausea, vomiting,increased urination, sore breasts start 2 weeks after missed period in case of pregnancy. Stress regarding the thought of pregnancy or any might also delay the period. So avoid stress and relax. Check for the period and go for a urine pregnancy test. Best regards...
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I have a hx of kidney stones, was having flank pain yesterday. went to the ED, they did a CT scan, was negative for kidney stone. I continued to have pain, all through the night. It has went from my left flank area to my left chest area. I also have a gastric band. I don t want to go back to the ED if nothing is wrong. But I also don t want to wait until something goes wrong. I know its sharp pains, worse when I breath. I took 324mg of ASA this morning, been extremely fatigue and sleepy but serious pain. What could it be? I have read various scenarios. I am a RN, don t want to over think the situation but I also don t want to injure myself by not seeking help.
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HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone treatment for kidney stone very recently and now have pain in flank. Assuming that you have undergone Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithography (ESL)And your CT scan does not reveal any residual stones in kidney or ureter the pain that you have is most likely to be due to trivial injury to the kidney by shock waves of ESL. This is nothing to be worried about. Please get your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to. Please take broad spectrum antibiotics like Δeferin along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to Chat Doctor. To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria. His will get cured within a week.
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Hi I have a 3 year old son that in the last couple of day has (at night) spiked a bit of a temp, he is up 15-20 times a night crying and in the morning he appears to have red skin (that is hot to the touch) and has a temp of approx 38 degrees. Once he is awake in the morning for a bit the red skin and being hotto the touch goes away. He is still not him self during the day as he appears to have no energy and is happy to just. He continues to drink fluids, have regular bathroom visits, and does eat although does not appear to be all that hungry. Thanks
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Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely cause of these symptoms are self limiting viral infections which improve without any intervention. They need just symptomatic treatment. So, give him acetaminophen for fever episodes which are more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. You may repeat the same dose after every6-8 hours if fever persists. In case there is no improvement even after a week then visit a pediatrician for proper clinical examination and laboratory evaluation. Hopefully this will help you. Take care
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My beutiful daughter was diagnosed with stage ll colon cancer last week, She is 45. The subsequest CT scans shhowed lesions on her liver She is doing a Gerson cleanse...doesnt want any chem, op or anything surgical. She isnt treating her liver. Realisyically I have read she will not, can not survive if this is left untreated Am I correct ?
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Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has colon cancer with metastasis in liver. So it is considered as stage 4 cancer. Treatment is very difficult. Chemotherapy remains Chat Doctor. However, despite treatment prognosis is very poor. Survival rate is very low. I am very sorry to say, but a man should not expect much from this case. And you are correct. If it is left untreated then life expectancy is very low. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/
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Hi. Im just wondering if effexor can cause a 19 year old man to lose his better judgement in the area of sexual fantasies. Im talking about my son, who has sent some inappropriate messages to girls on fb and by text. He would never do any such thing face to face. Of course, hiding behind a screen makes that kind of thing easier but the fact that he knows better and still did it makes me wonder if the anti-depressant he is on has anything to do with it.
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Hello!effector i.e. Venlafaxine doesn't case these side effects. From the details you have mentioned, its clear, he is doing it consciously, may be to get rid of his sexual impulses which are very common in this age. But please educate him about the hazards moral as well as legal. If the habit persists, please show him to a psychiatrist for this matter also, some Chat Doctor. Secondly if the Venlafaxine is given only for Depression, other Antidepressants can be tried instead which can control his sexual obsessions and impulsivity too. Hope this helps you.
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My 19 year old daughter recently noticed bald spots on her head, 2 of them is dime sized and the other one is about the size of an egg. Also, she has a lump on her armpit. In the past, her lymph nodes were huge but eventually the swelling went down. She mentioned to me that sometimes, there s blood on her stool. I am so worried because cancer runs on her father side of the family.
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Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor and I will try to help you as much as I can. Spots on head are probably atheromas and these are small subcutaneous glands which may become clogged and grow. This should be surgically removed under local anesthesia. This is not serious. Her blood in stool is something else, however,cancer is the last thing to think of in her age. It is in most cases caused by hemorrhoids or anal fissure, so she should see proctologist for further evaluation. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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i thought my 18 month old was teething but he has refused to eat at all today i have just looked in his mouth and he has pus blisters on his gums and the gums are very red and swollen which have bled slightly the last 2 nights,what can this be?we live on a farm and he is out and about with chickens,pigs,horses and dogs has he caught something from the animals?
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint it seems that your son is suffering from HEPATIC GINGIVOSTOMATITIS which is a viral infection and can lead to swollen gums and sores or blisters known as cold sores. All the symptoms that you explained are completely pointing towards herpes virus infection. It is a contagious infection and the child may get it from kissing, eating or coming in contact with people who have active infection. The initial treatment is directed towards decreasing the discomfort caused due to inflammation in mouth. You should feed your son with a soft, cold and bland diet, a low spice vegetable soup, flavored gelatin, bread socked in milk etc. can be given. Avoid citrus juices like orange juice and can give him fresh apple juice. For fever, you can give him Tylenol or Acetaminophen . Application of a numbing gel like Lidocaine over the gums and other sore areas of mouth can provide relief, but care should be taken not to involve large areas of mouth as when being numb the child can accidentally bite the tongue and also damage other areas of mouth unknowingly. Sucking ice pops or a frozen apple juice Popsicle can help in reducing inflammation and discomfort... Maintain a good oral hygiene and use an ultra soft toothbrush for brushing can help by preventing trauma and pain to gums. In case if there is an outbreak of sores or blisters antiviral medicines like Acyclovir can be advised by a Pediatrician to reduce the duration of the disease and prevent further outbreaks. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.
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sir, im facing severe hair loss problem for the past 5 years. i didnt consider it as major problem. my age is 22 years. but now as my hair is so short and very thin it makes me more inconvienience. i consulted dermotologist and he given me keraglo forte daily 1 per day. but some are saying after stopping the usage of those tablets again the hair loss will be asusaul. please can u recommend a permanent remidy for my hair loss.
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Hi, Probably you may be having halogen effluvium. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety, worries, tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anemia, other internal diseases, Chat Doctor. .etc. You may be knowing that normal hair fall in adult may be 100 to 150 per day. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Blood tests may be done to rule out internal diseases. You may take biotin containing tablets for long time along with vitamin E cap. Iron and minerals may be taken. You may apply mild steroid lotion like beclomethasone lotion on scalp at night. Mild herbal shampoo should be used to cleanse the scalp. Hair oil containing vitamin E would be helpful. Have patience for the result. I hope you got my answer. Thanks.
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Have had a cough since the week after Christmas. My PCP put me on 10 days of antibiotic treatment even though the strep test she did was negative. I am still coughing and have a really red and sore throat, Now it hurts to wear a bra and I am having difficulty taking deep breath.
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Sounds like a progression perhaps from a common cold towards either a bronchitis (infection of the upper airways) or a true pneumonia (infection of the lower airways). It would help to have a little more background on you, for example do you smoke? Do you have asthma or allergies? The red throat can be explained by persistent irritation to your inner lining of your mouth due to persistent coughing. Taking a cough suppressant medication like Phenergan Dm + Codeine is a good idea, as well as Lesson Perls to stop the cough reflex and allow you inner throat lining to heal. Are you coughing any phlegm up or is it a Chat Doctor? You should, at this point, have gotten a X-ray to evaluate for lung pathology. I would start here and follow up with your PCP and report back. Marco Heidi, M.D. Family Medicine
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Hello,I am 24 years male.I am suffering from male pattern baldness. This is inherited from my father and grandfather. I wanted to know if there is any medicine/treatment to stop hairloss if not regrow hair without any side effects.I have taken 1 year treatment in homeopathy but no result.I am taking proper diet and ample rest and sleep.Thanks,Varun
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Hello, Alopecia errata, also known as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. Often it results in a few bald spots on the scalp, each about the size of a coin. Psychological stress may result. Treatment may ad Chat Doctor. Therefore, I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care
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3 mo. upper abd. mild pain, (nausea, bloating x 1 yr.) hair loss, feel over heated, sit in front of air conditoner for hrs set @ 63 never feel cold. On exsertion, profuse perspiring. Hx of GERD, EGD neg. for anything new lab test normal. Over all discomfrt inceasing. 63 yr. Female work full time as nurse & part time in bakery
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Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Nice to know that you are working as a full time Nurse and part-time in bakery. I was wondering if you are not really exerting too much for the age of 63 years. To recapitulate: 63 / F, Nurse - nausea and bloating for 1 year - mild upper abdominal pain 3 months - hair loss, overheated feeling - perspiration - HERD with normal UGI Endoscopy - lab test normal. I hope this is not Thyrotoxicosis. Get Free T3, Free T4 and TSH done again, particularly when you are in stress. -Another reason can be stress and anxiety. Working so much at your age indicates this. Get a long off the work and see if you're improving or not. Consult a Physician for a thorough clinical evaluation and physical check-up. Start taking antianxiety medicines and see the results.
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My 87 year old father has AML and underwent a "gentle" form of chemo about 3 weeks ago and tolerated it very well. Due to his age he has refused futher treatments as well as transfusions/platelets. He appears to be going down hill pretty quickly now and has started to complain that it is very hard to swallow both foods and liquids. Is this a probable sympton of the AML progressing or something else? He is in no pain otherwise. Thank you.
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. Chemotherapy is recommended treatment for AML. As he tolerated the chemotherapy well, it might have worked for him. Chemotherapy involves giving the patient certain medicines that can control the cell proliferation and arrest the cancer. Chemotherapy side effects are usually observed 3 to 4 weeks after treatment. Your father might be having the side effects of chemotherapy right now. This needs to be confirmed by doing a complete blood check and then confirming if his counts have gone down. The symptoms of difficulty in swallowing is most likely due to weakness arising from the chemotherapy session. Please get his general condition assessed and abnormalities attended to. Please do not worry.
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I fell in the shower, the hospital said cracked rib, very bad bruising internal liver e.t.c. been nearly 2 weeks ,still very bad to cough ,laugh or especially sneeze, how long will this take to heal please? I keep taking a big breath, and not aware of it coming ,is that normal? Thank you .
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Hi thanks for asking question. The healing will take still few weeks as injury seems to be serious according to history given by you. First rule out diabetes by doing random blood sugar. If diabetes present healing might delay. Second do your blood examination also, it may reveal high count suggestive of infection.it also reveals anemia that also delay healing. Malnutrition may delay healing. So Take healthy nutritional diet with vitamin C reach fruit also like orange. Take enough rest and avoid heavy weight lifting. Avoid smoking. If inflammation more at site broken can be taken. Wish you fast recovery with good health
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My gum is very sore, throbbing with pain behind the last upper tooth on the right side of my mouth. I cant see it but it feels like a hole. I thought I scratched my gum but now I dont think so. There is also a small little knot at the back of my throat on that side and my ear is hurting and its hard to swallow. Not sure what it is.
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Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. As per your complaint there is inflammation of gum flap around your last molar tooth that seems to be probably wisdom tooth and the gum flap around it is inflamed leading to PERITONITIS. Pain in ear and throat and ear is radiating pain from the site of inflammation. It is causing inflammation in throat, and it is leading to painful swallowing. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x-ray can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. In case if the wisdom tooth is impacted and will not completely erupt due to lack of space or obstruction with jaw bone then in that case removal of the wisdom tooth is the permanent solution. In case if wisdom tooth is not impacted then the gum flap will be removed by a minor surgical procedure to relieve the symptoms and will be followed by antibiotics and painkillers. As of now you should start doing warm saline gargles. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. Gargle with antiseptic mouthwash. You should avoid any food accumulation in that area that can further flare up the infection. Hope this helps. Regards.
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I have a numb penis head and pain in the right buttock cheek. With constipation. A little tingling down the right leg. I am having trouble urinating. Last night the doctors gave me diloden and the urination issue went away. But now it is back. I have been in chemo for the last eight weeks. Revlimid and kyrlyso.??? Mixed with dexamethasone . Twice a week. Tingling and numbness are new feelings this week.
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Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The symptoms that you are describing relate to the compression neuropathy caused by the compression of the nerves between the vertebra. This causes reduced sensation and numbness as well. You will need an MRI of the whole spine to identify the exact location which should be somewhere around thoracic vertebra. The illness may need physiotherapy, pregabalin or carbamazepine etc. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link:bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.
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Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex with my partner a week ago. He did not ejaculate inside me. But, I had still taken an I-pill after about two to three hours of having sex. I still have not got my periods. What should I do? Am I pregnant? Should I wait for some more days? My periods were due a week ago. Please help.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Yes, it is better to wait for about one week. If your pregnancy test is also negative then there is no need to worry as you have taken precaution well in time. The medicine for postponing can also delay your periods and more dose after taking emergency contraceptive pills. So get one test done and wait and watch. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online
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I am 7 weeks pregnant and I a m suffering from acid, and sever stomach gas problem which results to headache. Before pregnancy was having same problem which was perfectly treated with unienzyme capsules. Kindly suggest me some medicine for the same that I can take in my pregnancy
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Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. I have gone through your query and would like to offer some suggestions. You may continue with the enzyme as before. In addition, make some dietary changes like avoidance of beverages, spicy and oily food, frequent intake of small quantities, adequate HY Chat Doctor. Take easily digestible food. Hope you find this information useful. Wish you good health.
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Hi, this morning when I woke I went to void. While voiding I blew my nose and had immediate sharp pelvic pain, when I wiped there was some bleeding, not bright red. I have had the nexxplanon since March and have yet to have a period, but I have had about a 25lb weight gain. Today when I voided there was an uncomfortable pain and once again there was blood. I also could feel a bulge on the bottom part of my vagina.
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Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a serum Chat Doctor test, and an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out an unsuspected pregnancy. I would also advise you for a gynecological check-up to rule out any pelvic pathology. Further management would depend on the reports. 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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Sirmy baby is 10 months old and now it is observed that he is unable to digest mothers milk.we consulted a docter and it was confirmed. it has been two weeks passed and still now the mucus content is high and it smells too bad.also his stomach appears to be bulged. he shows resistance in taking any kind of medicines. Stool is yellow in nature and no blood or bio organisms observed in the Stool routine. pls help with valuable sugggestions
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Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Apart from breastfeed what diet is your baby taking ? It looks like post diarrheal lactose intolerance , which needs diet low in lactose like, curd, coach, chichi, stop top milk if any (or give zero lac formula feed) . If symptoms are persisting,, baby needs evaluation by a pediatrician to pinpoint reason for these symptoms. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questionsTake care.
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Hi name is Derek i am 50yrs old and have been taking dihydrocodiene for approx 12yrs up to 600mg per day my questiston is what is the best way to come off them.i am 5ft 10 inches in height and weigh just under 8 stone. your help in this matter would be most appreciated.
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This is going to need close supervision. At 100-150 mg/day. A program with Suboxone, meetings, family involvement will work the vast majority of the time. And at much higher doses it is hard to get onto the Suboxone because it would precipitate with Chat Doctor. Gradual lowering of dose with other medications to handle side effects as they arise. There can be individual issues that I couldn't be aware of that would even further complicate the situation. I cannot say in your particular case, but his is some general information.
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i been feeling light headed , head hurting and fatigue.i also feel a small ball in my left side of stomach.i get bad cramps in my abdomen and pain in back.i took an ovulating test and came out positive then i believed i could of been pregnant and i took a pregnancy test and it said negative
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Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Positive ovulating test does not mean that you will be pregnant. So no worry about it. The feeling of lightheaded, fatigue and hurting head along with a feeling of a ball on the left side of the abdomen can be due to flu. All these symptoms together indicate that you may be suffering from viral fever. I would advise you to take symptomatic treatment with round the clock Paracetamol in appropriate doses and see if you are relieved of the problems or not. IF not consult a Doctor, get blood and urine tested and get appropriate treatment if needed so.
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I have ur pain I ve had my gallbladder out 2 years ago but still having the same pain went to the er I got to different diagnosis kidney stones and a hernia I don t think that I what it is I feel like it is my liver my test come back normal blood work is good ct scan is normal help what do I need for them to test for ?
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Hi, Thanks for writing in. Though gall bladder surgery can cause slight pain and discomfort in the operated area for some time even after surgery, your pain seems to be due to stones in the kidney. It is important to know the number and size of the kidney stones. Any obstruction to the passage of urine by the kidney stones is also to be known. Treatment depends on the number, size and any obstruction that is happening. Consulting the urologist with your report once will help in knowing which treatment is most suitable for you. In general, people with kidney stones are asked to Chat Doctor. Please reduce foods containing oxalate like non veg, vegetables like spinach, tomato, cauliflower, brinjals, nuts like AJU, pasta and almonds. Avoid holding urine for long intervals. For the hernia, you should consult a surgeon and take an opinion on the if the hernia is a small one or a large one. Since you have not mentioned the location and size of hernia opening it is difficult to suggest the exact treatment. Since most hernias are found in the inguinal region and happen due to carrying heavy weight, it is suggested that you do not do heavy physical activity unless permitted by your doctors.
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I have a 12month old girl. Over the past few days her appetite has gone down a little and her poop is grey and green. She has just started whole milk with formula mixed and straight whole milk at times. We have also started testing her with a variety of table foods. Should I be concerned. Thank you chris
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Welcome to the ChatDoctorI understand your concerns but don't worry. Kids are prone to self limiting viral infections in this age group. They just need symptomatic management and plenty of fluids along with healthy diet. It improves over a period of few days. I would recommend you to start her on a probiotic such as enterogermina once daily for next 5 days along with Zinc suspension (And or Zirconia) once daily for next 14 days. These will help in early recovery and further immunity against similar episodes. Hopefully this will help you. Take care
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Hello I fell on my back but I have a bad pain on the right side. It feels like it s above my right kidney maybe in my ribs. If I m sitting upright it doesn t really hurt but when u lay down the pain is really bad and if I move a certain way it feels as if something is pushing out against my right side. And it s been 9 days since I ve fallen.
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us. From your description it seems that there is a soft tissue injury or a muscle sprain due to the fall. An injury to the rib needs to be ruled out after an X-ray. Usually such injuries do take 3-4 weeks to heal properly. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.
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Hello Dr, My name is Naveen and it is great that I got place where I can ask for any medical related query. sir here is my question:- One of my friend and his wife were suggested FAS 3 KIT to get her wife pregnent. It is the dose only for one day which is to be taken by both and within one month his wife got pregnent and currently he has baby of 1 year. To tell you the truth he was very exhausted and frestrated he get his wife treated with 3-4 doctors but finally they got the write place to solve the biggest problem of their life. I am writing this because my situation is similer to him and he suggested me take the same medicine by which he and his wife become father and mother. Doctors please let me can I and my wife the same medicine and if yes please tell me when how to start I mean:-1. On the day of first period or after the 1-5 days of MC. please suggest as I am so worried that I can not explain.DO help me as soon as possible and if I made you boring please forgive me....
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Hello NaveenThank you for writing to us with your health concern. You are welcome at Chat Doctor .FAS 3 kit has NO CONNECTION with fertility. FAS 3 kit is given to the husband or wife to treat pelvic infections.The dosage is mentioned on the kit, and it is commonly available in all stores. Please do NOT use it as fertility medication. If you are having difficulty in conception, please consult an infertility specialist. First your semen analysis should be done. Then her hormonal tests and follicular monitoring should be done to check for ovulation. A laparoscopy to assess status of fallopian tubes should be carried out. Let her take regular folic acid tablets and no other medications without prescription. Once again, you have been misinformed, there is absolutely NO RELATION between FAS 3 kit and fertility. Take care.
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Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hello, i lost my weight in 2months by skiping meals, then after drinking 2 glass of cane juice,after that 4 glass of pepsi,mango,cashew nut ,next day i got high sweat out.i tested for diabetes sugar lvl was 337. dr percribed glakine M, WHICH LOWERED SUGAR LVL , BUT 5 DAYS BACK I FELT LOW SUGAR AFTER TAKING THE TAB, I USALLY TAKE 1/2 TABLET PER DAY. THEN I STOPPED TAKING TABS,SUGAR LVL TESTED 109 AFTER TAKING TEA 2 HR BEFORE. IS MY CONDITION IS PRE DIABETIC.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The blood sugar level can vary according to type of diet you follow and the medicines you take. So I advise you to get a glycocylated hemoglobin level checked, which give a mean value of blood sugar level in your body. So that we can diagnose whether you are diabetic or not. Consult a good planetologist and get it evaluated. Do not take or stop medicines without doctors advise or prescription. Otherwise you will end up in trouble. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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I think I have had a nervous break down. I have been through a 38 year marriage divorce. I am having night mares and break out in hot sweats. Can seem to let all of this go and it will be two years in October since my divorce. I just rehash it all in my head and I know I need to let go but just cant.i have started talking in my sleep and sometimes I hit at things. I have been to counsolors and nothing helps.i feel that everyone is against me and that my x has gotten away free . I have no health insurance and no job and am 60 years old. At times I feel like I am not worth anything. I cry all the time and feel as if no one cares.
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HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor I think, you have depression and in that case, you need antidepressant with low dose benzodiazepine. You should consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and management. With medications, these depressive symptoms would improve. You can carry on session with psychologist that would help to maintain your mental balance. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks
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I m a 66 year old male and my hemogloblin levels keep dropping.now at 121.Low range is 140-160 for males.in addition I have a serum lead level of 139 (range 0.0-45.0)Ferritin & iron levels are normal.white count is normal .red count is slightly low.Because of lead (presently doing oral chelation with EDTA to remove lead) I wonder if bone marrow is not producing enough red cells and if they are being destroyed before the 120 day expirary. How best to slow down hemogloblin loss?
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Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you that your low hemoglobin level is because of presence of lead in your blood. Once lead is removed your hemoglobin level comes to normal. Lead interrupts in hemoglobin formation. EDTA is cheating agent and can remove the lead, it is good treatment for it. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease.
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Hi, my 3 month old didn t pass motion for 4 days then doc inserted glycerin suppository on 5th day. After which he passed yellow pasty motion twice on that day but again he is not passing motion.He is majorly on breastmilk only 30 % formula. Is he constipated, how can I do to cure his constipation? And is there any diet which mom should follow to help breastfed baby?
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Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. Do not worry. It is normal for a small child to pass stool once in 10 days as is passing 10 times in one day. Just continue giving him breastfeeds. If you can, it might be helpful to increase the amount of breast milk to 100% if feasible. Whatever a mother eats is basically what the baby gets. Just eat a healthy diet, but it is basically for two persons not one. You may like to include all sorts of flavors which will enrich your babies taste. If you stay healthy, the chances are that your baby will stay healthy too. Hope that will take care of your query. Feel free to communicate back in case of further queries if any.
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Hi, my dad is 47 yrs old and is suffering from diabetes,high BP and high cholesterol,high level snoaring and weakness problem,is overweight and encounters uneasy breathing immediately after climbing a single stair.He consumes 3 pegs/180 ml alcohol twice a week and smokes 15 ciggaretes a day.At present he is on allopatChatDoctoredication to control the above mentioned problems.PLEASE ADVICE FOR DAILY AMWAY SUPPLEMENTS. HEIGHT:5 8 WEIGHT:116 KGS.
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Unfortunately, he is going to need more than just a vitamin or supplement. Just based on history, and no physical exam or blood work, his heart score and Framingham score are well above the index for heart attack and major adverse coronary event. He has about a 50-60% of a heart attack or major coronary event to happen within the next 10 years. You should bring him to the emergency room immediately, so they can help modify his risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea, and obesity. Once it gets to this point, vitamins or supplements won't control the current problem - he will need coronary intervention or medications.
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I was diagnosed with bursitis, wore a temporary cast, advised to wear special boot. Took a painkiller for a few weeks. Pain has increased beyond toleration affecting my work and home life . I am pretty tolerant to pain but it has now become difficult to function as I endure 17 hour days. Please advise... I stretch before rising, administer ice packs, cortisone cocktails dull pain for only a few days. I lay in bed with pillow propped under foot, I tried Yoga meditation, I take aspirin daily against my beliefs to medicate myself . I experience soreness in my calf as well... Nancy M.
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Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. It may be a Trochanteric bursitis frequently causes tenderness of the outer hip and Social bursitis which can cause dull pain in the upper buttock area. The noninfectious bursitis is treated by rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain. Infectious bursitis can be treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery. Steroid injection of corticosteroid along with a local anesthetic may also be helpful in relieving symptoms of hip bursitis. It involves a single injection into the bursa. The injection may provide temporary (months) or permanent relief. If pain and inflammation return, another injection or two, given a few months apart, may be neededOnce the pain is down do stretch of hamstrings muscle and performs muscle. The stretches to be done 5 times for the hold of 10 counts 2 times a day. Thank you.
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Hello, I got my last period on 8/5, got my IUD removed 8/12, right away I started using a ovulation test and got the smiley face 8/17or 8/18...my husband and I had sex twice a day from the 16-20... I couple days later started with some cramping, sore breast and today I am experiencing he same symptoms plus a white discharge... I tested A couple times but got negative results! When should i test again??? I am 28 and have a 7 year old...
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Cellophane you for writing to ChatDoctorI understand you are trying for a pregnancy and anxious. As you have mentioned you ovulation has happened around the 17th or 18th, you will have to wait for a minimum of at least 2 weeks before you can test. The 1st urine sample can be around your 34 or 35th day if your cycles are 28 to 29 days hope to have answered your query wish you all the best Chat Doctor.
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