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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | last august 2014 , my cat srcatch me and now i felt something moving all around my body!i dont do any action for it i just cleaned the wound and let it heal. By the way i was confined that i have erythema nodusom but it arises already before my cat scratched me thank you godbless | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for your query. If you are sure that it's a cat scratch then the pain or something feeling associated with it is expected. This reaction erythema nodosum at the bite site is due to inflammatory reaction going on there. You may have to take a course of anti-inflammatory medications like Tab Motrin 400Β mg twice daily after food for three days along with application of the antihistamine cream. If the lesion does not subside even after three day dose of Tab Motrin, then you must get the lesion examined by your doctor as they could be something other than scratch. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My son was hit with a rock in his brow bone. It is swollen just below his brow bone and it looks like his eyelid is droopy. His eyelid is starting to look bruised. Should I take him to the E.R. or wait til the morning and see how it is and/or take him to the doctor in the morning? | Hi. Well it is most likely be a soft tissue injury and swelling and bruising is an outcome of injury leading to inflammation and swelling. Chat Doctor. . Yes, it is better to get him checked by an Emergency doctor so that the exact condition can be ruled out. He can be advised anti-inflammatory painkillers like Motrin and along with it do cool compresses over the swelling. After a clinical examination if needed an x-ray can be done to check for fracture of the brow bone if the blow was massive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I got my 2 lower wisdom teeth pulled 9 days ago from today. I am currently taking antibiotics because the left duct after extraction got infected. The infection seems to be gone but I now have locked jaw, pain in my neck, ears, and it hurts to swallow. | Hello, Thanks for the query, The symptoms you mention are typical symptoms of Chat Doctor. Loss of blood clot occur due to any forceful movement of mouth like rinsing, swishing and sucking. I would suggest you to :-1 Do not rinse your mouth vigorously2 Do not smoke(if you have the habit)3 Do not touch that area with tongue or finger.4 Stick on to cold and soft diet, avoid spicy and hard foodstuff.5 Do warm saline rinses gently several times a day .6 Take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. Visit dentist for proper examination. Dentist will clean the socket with Betadine regularly for 3-4 days. Wishing you a good health. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi. I have strep, I think. I ve been running a fever and been very sick. I sneezed today and a big square of blood came out of my nose. If I didn t know any better I would think I sneezed out a chunk of my brain. My temps been 102 the last couple of days and I ve had headache, body aches, sore throat and congestion. I just got this way after having a cold for about a week | Hello mentioned that you are having fever for last couple of days. Now blood came out with sneezing. You are also having cold, headache, body ache, sore throat and congestion. But it is not clear that, you are having strep or not, this is your thought. While blood was a clot NOT a part of brain, so need not worry. However, this type of fever may be due to these possibilities, these include.1 Tuberculosis, diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray chest, sputum and blood for CBC, ESR .2 Septic pharyngitis, is the another most common cause of such symptoms .3 Dengue is another reason of such fever, Serology test for confirmation as well as blood for platelets. However, there are other many reasons, but physical examination is important so consult a physician and get his opinion. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had a suspicious legion under the right side of my jaw around the size of a mini meatball, and i got it removed in april, the doctor said the stitches would disolve but the area is rock hard and the stitches have not budged and i am experiencing pain and ALOT of discomfort. Please help x | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of undissolved stitches which are causing pain around jaws is mainly due to local inflammation following the surgery might be causing numbness and pain and pressure effect on the area. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as be on soft diet and try to have liquids in diet maximum, avoid too cold beverages. You should not touch that area while brushing and don't touch with finger or tongue. Do warm saline gargles as it will suppress infection soon. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Do rinses with Listerine mouth wash. Take painkiller such as Motrin for pain relief. Apply numbing gel and Lidocaine over the stitches for numbing the area and causing relief discomfort. Don't open mouth too wide. Visit oral surgeon once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well soon. Best Wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi , I have never had ashma before but for the past couple of months Ive been having a hard time breathing. Everyday it keeps getting worst , i get headaches , weakness the whole works , each day I feel like something is cutting down my respiration. Could this be a bad sign and lead to lung transplant? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Don't think directly about lung transplant. Better to first diagnose the problem. Consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Lung transplant is usually indicated in very terminally illness patients where all other treatments are not responding. So don't think about lung transplant. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello doc. i m 4 weeks pregnant. my wt is 66 kg and my ht is 5.1. ihaving a very bad toothache in upper rightjaws wisdom tooth. my doc has prescribed mucopain ointment and novaclox 500 mg three times a day for 4 days. are both the medicines safe? this is my second pregnancy. i hv a girl child. i dnt have any other health problem. doc will extract the tooth in the 4th month of my pregnancy. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The Inovalon is a combination of amoxicillin and oxacillin, you can take this during pregnancy, these Chat Doctor. You can take topical McCoppin ointment also. But If I am your treating doctor, I would have advised you to take plain amoxicillin and paracetamol. Once you complete your first trimester, get the tooth removed under local anesthesia. Do saline gargling and do not use mouth wash. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have severe lower abdominal pain, back pain, am light headed, legs feel tingly, nausea, bloating and as of today brown smelling discharge. Took 2 pregnancy tests and they both are negative. Thought it was constipation because my stomach was in knots and I felt stopped up. I was able to go so what could this be? I also had my period jan 21-25th...help!! | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Possibly you have got some kind of pelvic infection which has caused the brown smelling discharge in your case. I would advise you to consult a gynecologist in you area, who after a clinical examination, and some investigations, could initiate treatment at the earliest possible so that the infection does not spread. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i got a new medicine from my doctor today and i used a interactions checker and it interacts with 2 of my medicines should i still take it , i take prozac, vyvanse, topamax, valtrex, synthroid, zertec and percocet, my doctor wants me to start taking cymbalta to. | Hello, Fluoxetine may increase the effects of lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), and side effects such as jitteriness, nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, and racing thoughts have been reported. Combining these medications can also increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syn Chat Doctor. Please consult with your treating doctor he will examine and treat you with alternative medication. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I have two health questions....1. until about 2 weeks ago i was straight but then i started thinking what if im a lesbian now im young and Ive always love guys but I keep over thinking it...2. How do i stop myself from over thinking the little things in life. For example if I feel like Im gonna throw up my brain will think about it so much it will convince me that i will throw up!HELP!!!1 | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. These are called obsessive thoughts. Brain (mind) is made for its own functions and its duty is to think. Therefore, you cannot stop it from thinking. But you definitely can control the way it thinks by diverting its attention to more demanding things. Creative thinking should help brain diverting. If you try to forcefully overcome obsessive thoughts, it will come back sometimes and disturb you more vehemently. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am a 31 year old male. I decided to stop masturbating over a year ago. I would average around 3-4 times per week. I have sex with my wife 2-3 times per month. Around the same time I stopped masturbating I noticed I was having increasingly frequent pain in my abdomen, back, and testes. I noticed it would happen after I would use the restroom on some occasions. I also found wearing my belt too tight would cause me pain as well. I visited a specialist and he said my prostate was slightly swollen and had me try some antibiotics for 2 weeks. There was no noticable difference. He wanted to use a scope on my urethra but I wanted to wait to see if the condition would go away with time. I started noticing that the pain would go away for about 2 days after having sex. There was one week that we had sex 3 days in a row and the pain was gone for close to 5 days. I also noticed that being aroused for an extended amount of time would cause me pain. I feel like I am experiencing a severe case of blue balls would it be possible for me to have prostate issues related to not ejaculating enough? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, ejaculation comes from various glands and consist if prostatic secretion, epididymis secretion etc. Soc if any part is infected secretion won't be good in quantity. I suspect that your secretion is not in good quantity because of the prostatic infection or pathology. If this is not solved even by Chat Doctor. Your doctors decision is right at this point of time. Over all avoid dirty habits causing you more infected on prostate gland. If your balls becoming blue then you should also examine for the ultrasound examination of the genital area. Once you correct the associated pathology your swelling will go. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I am having some allergy on the head of my penis and inner skin. I feel very irritated due to this reason. Whenever I masturbate multiple times a day, it happens. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Relax and do not worry. If possible send me images so I can see and suggest you properly. It could be a fungal infection. For more information consult a urologist online |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,Some times my chest is swelled, and some times it is normal. If I pressed that it is hard and gives pain. What could it be? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. According to your age, there must not be any cardiac anomalies. But we should also rule out, as sedentary lifestyle nowadays. Need for a proper description for swelling like size, when increase or decrease, soft, hard, pulsatile, any associated symptoms or not, pain, burning sensation, etc.As of now, with such brief history, we can suspect a muscular change such as increasing in size and giving rise to pain, for that symptomatic treatment to be given. chest X-ray and USG thorax. Tablet Buscopan 1-0-1 and as and when required for excessive pain. Volini gel for local application two times a day. Avoid heavy weight lifting. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I have been experiencing some pain in my hip lately. I first noticed it about 2 weeks ago when I would lay down after being on my feet all day. A few days ago I noticed that it started hurting just walking around a little bit. Last night in particular it was bothering me. It seemed to be right at the joint of my right hip. I was thinking it could possibly be either a labral issue or a flexor strain, that s where the pain is located. Both internal and external hip rotation seem to make the pain a little worse, as well as applying pressure with the weight of my leg against a solid surface. I would rather not visit a doctor if it is unnecessary, but I was hoping to get an opinion on if I should or what that may even sound like. | Hello, Thank you for contacting me at "Ask a Doctor". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. There are several causes for hip pain. I do not know how old you are but certainly the possibility of some arthritis in the hip needs to be ruled out. The way to do this would be to obtain a standing x-ray. If the discomfort is mild, then we can certainly treat this as a simple hip flexor tendinitis. I would apply some ice to the area and take some simple anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. Do not exercise. Sometimes, physical therapy can help. But again if the pain is worsening he probably should have an x-ray to look at the RIGHT hip. An MRI is not necessary at this time. I hope this information is useful for you. Please do not hesitate to message us back if you have any further questions. Best wishes, A Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My right upper arm has a burning pain or sensation. It s on the the inside like the crease of my bicep. I haven t lifted weights in months but I have been taking classes and under a little stress. There is a knot behind my right eat as well but it doesn t hurt. What s going on? | As per your explanation I believe it can be due to too much of over head activity the nerve have got stretch. As well if the lump what you have explain is not painful and not increasing in size then you don't worry. Do visit a Physiotherapist to help you with nerve relaxing exercise and some stretch and some more special treatment. As well don't do any activity which increases your pain. Take rest for some days like a week time should be good. I hope it was helpful for you. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | A very dear friend of mine was having some LUQ pain, so he went to the doctor and they found his spleen to be slightly enlarged. In addition to that his UA shows 2-3 RBCs in his urine, a slightly elevated anion gap and I think his MCVs were a little high as well. All other results on the CBC and Hematology were normal. He also consumes at least one energy drink everyday, and takes no medicines. His BP is borderline. I am concerned that it may be some kind of lymphoma. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. It is not likely to be lymphoma since in this case there would be focal legions seen and not just enlarged spleen. He should do CT scan and liver evaluation to see is there mononucleosis or portal vein obstruction, Also, this is in most cases caused by infections, but some benign hematologic diseases should be considered. Malignancy is the last thing to think of... I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | When I got a a mall after about 30 minutes I feel disoriented,and terrible especially while I lift my head and keep looking at the stalls, is it vertigo. My doctors has given me vertin 8 mg and as soon as I take it ,my discomfort does reduce. What exactly is my problem. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Our brain has an inbuilt balance mechanism by which we adjust our balance with change in posture. This is done by the cerebellum and the inner ear mechanism. The cerebellum is the small brain and controls the balance and gait centers. The inner ear has the vestibular system that gathers the information regarding change in posture and relays it to the brain. The information in the inner ear is transmitted by the hair cells and endomorph in the inner ear. There are conditions when these hair cells do not function properly with change in position and are unable to send the right information to the brain. This leads to a confusion of the brain in processing the change in position and adapting to it. The result is dizziness and vertigo. It might help to get detailed investigation done under guidance of your doctor. Vermin is a medication that helps send the correct information to the brain and prevent dizziness. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I fell fully forward onto my hands/wrists about 10 weeks ago. Xray shows no fracture of my right wrist (the left is fine) but it it painfull to use, especially in a twisting action ie. open a lid of a jar etc. 4 weeks ago the tip of my thumb (outer aspect only) went numb suddenly and is still numb now. My GP said it will just go away by itself but i am worried it might be nerve damage? Do I need to see a physio? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The hand and wrist is supplied by radial and ulnar nerves which originate from nerves in the neck. There are possibilities of the nerves supplying your hand getting pinched somewhere in their path causing pain and distress. If you never had a fracture then there is no significant injury to bones. However, the injury to nerves cannot be ruled out without proper clinical examination. Also, when doing a twisting action, there is complex movement at the wrist joint and that can cause pain because of ligaments getting stretched. It is best you see a neurologist and then check with your physiotherapist. Seeing a neurologist is more important because the tip of your thumb remains numb even after 4 weeks. A test like electromyography and nerve muscle conduction might be required after clinical assessment. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My son has a swollen thumb and some bruising. He initially had fluid on the knuckle that was like a soft bump. That has somewhat dissipated. It happened while playing catcher in baseball. It s been 8 days now and the swelling is still quite significant with some remaining bruising. How long will this healing process take? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have swollen thumb. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like fracture, joint dislocation, hematoma arthritis, tendinitis, or bursitis. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to it and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen or elevate your hand while lying down. If condition persist then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray, CT scan or blood test. Doctor may give splint, plaster or prescribe anti-inflammatory along with antibiotics and muscle relaxant. Doctor may also prescribe vitamin supplement for quick recovery. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have been prescribed by my regular doctor the benzodiazepine medicine triazolam for quite a while. the beginning of this week, he told me I should stop the medication. I was on a dose of ,25mg and have now been cut to zero. I ve been experiencing really bad sweating, bad body temperature regulation (really hot and sweats then cold and chills, increased anxiety and nervousness, headaches. these are all getting a little difficult to bare.... especially the sweating. it has been 5 days since the doctor recommended stopping. should I, when uncomfortable, perhaps take a very small dose of triazolam? like half of what I was taking before? I m worried that I ve already gone this far in the withdrawal process and will taking the small dose undo any progress my body has made ridding itself of the triazolam? | Hello, Halcyon gets out of the body very fast. Indeed, it is not there for most of the day if it is taken as directed only once a day. BUT, people get used to having it and there is psychological panic from taking it. Placebo (blinded administration) with patient consent and knowledge would be an option. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi,Last year i find out that I have a high prolactin level from my blood work which is 35. So I have MRI done and they find 2mm cyst on pituitary gland. they suggested i see neurology for follow up. The reason why im worry is because , my breast hurts so bad every month but my period have been very regular for the pass 8 months. So now should i worry about it and see neurology?will this cause infertility since we are just starting trying to conceive. | Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome. Based on the history and the lab tests done you seem to be suffering from hyperprolactinemia (increased prolactin level in the blood) due to small tumor (fibroadenoma) in the anterior pituitary gland. Hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility due to amenorrhea or irregular menses, breast engorgement and galactorrhea (increased milk secretion). You need to consult a gynecologist who is specialized in fertility treatment. You may be given treatment in the form of dopamine agonists like Bromocriptine or Caroline which are effective in decreasing the prolactin levels, and they may also shrink the tumor. Cabergoline is usually preferred over since it is more effective and causes fewer adverse effects than Bromocriptine. The response to therapy should be monitored by checking fasting serum Prolactin levels and checking tumor size with MRI. Most women (approximately 90%) regain cyclic menstruation and achieve resolution of galactorrhea. Therapy should be continued for approximately 12-24 months (depending on the degree of symptoms or tumor size) and then with Chat Doctor. If |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have recently just went through MRI and Cat Scans, I have been DX with MS but they also found a spots on my liver so hence the cat scan. I have been having upper right quadrant pain since Nov. thinking this was due to the MS, now I find that the Cat Scan reveals multiple lesion on the liver and a cyst in the kidney. The Liver lesions they are saying are Hemangiomas and they have referred me to a surgeon, now I find myself having diarrhea with small black dots floating. Is this all related to one another? I was told this was not cancer but still do not feel 100% confident about that. | Hello;Welcome to Chat Doctor Hematoma are non-cancerous growth of blood vessels Most cases of hematoma in liver are discovered during a test or procedure for some other condition. Most people who have a problem never experience signs and symptoms and never need treatment. Although I can understand that finding something in liver in scans can be distressing, there is nothing to worry. It is not caner, and it does not change into caner. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have Carcinoid Syndrome with Neuroendocrine liver cancer. I have problems with high Seratonin levels. I need to find a medicine and herbal checker that will help me regulate these high Seratonin levels to keep them low to help with severe anxiety. Also a good diet and vitamin regime, to naturally keep my Seratonin levels safe. My heart rate is fast, I have attacks, when I have physical stress, sometimes emotional, with severe sweating, weakness, wanting to faint. My past bad reactions to medicines are, anti depressants, Celexa, Effexor,Prozac, Seraphine, Buspar, Trazadone, Zophran, and more. How can I find more information on controlling my Sereatonin levels? | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. The only medication which can help in such conditions is Carotid which will reduce serotonin levels produced by pancreas and intestines. However, it may not be enough to remove completely symptoms of carcinoid syn Chat Doctor. It means that metastases should be limited to one liver lobe. Your medications may have its own side effects, and it should not be related to Neuroendocrine tumor, but you take a bit too many medications that affects your psychological functions. 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 questions. Wishing you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Heloo Doctor,I am writing this for my mother. I lost my dad two years back. Since then my mother is staying with me in GCC as i am the only child of my parents. She was a very jovial and social lady, likes talking and mingling with others. Of late we have observed that she feels very lazy to do her own work and tries prefers to sit gloomy through out the day. She gets tensed for very pity things and this will lead her to confusion in what she is doing. As a result of this memory is also very bad. She is 64 years old. We are planning to come to Calicut next month and to consult her with a doctor. She herself says that she wants to come out of this. Please advice how to go about this? | Hi dear, your mother might have depression but without detail history and mental status examination is not possible to diagnose. So consult psychiatrist for the same. What ever you describe is symptoms of depression.is her sleep and appetite normal or disturbed ?how's her mood?not to worry much. There are many medications by which she is improved like SSRI, SARI, NASA group of medication. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I started taking buspar three days ago 5 mg. for anxiety. Have been experiencing strong intestinal cramping and flatulence, and larger than normal and almost loose stools. How long should these side effects last or will they diminish? YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Buspar (Buspirone) is a Chat Doctor. However, most of such side effects are self limiting and mild. If you're having too much trouble with these side effects, you must report them to your treating doctor. Usually, if the symptoms are mild, they stop in a week or so. In case of severe or long-lasting symptoms, we have to re-evaluate the prescription. One another point, make sure you consistently take bu spar either with food or without food, whichever you chose. Don't change from one day with food and another day without food, as it will affect the levels of the |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, my name is AAAAA. The other day I woke up and my left butt was feeling kind of itchy, but there was no bumps. Yesterday I sat down in the bathtub and notice red and white blistery pus like bumps in a cluster on my left butt. It itches and its irritating. What should I do. Also I had meningitis when I was 3. I have started back having seizures. I have been experiencing the worst pain ever. I can t remember anything. My back where my spinal cord is feels like a ton of bags of water in hanging from spinal cord I m in constant pain when it comes to my spinal cord. I have massive headaches . I haven t ate in about 4 days been tired and weak. Can you help me. I m only 27 I have experience my first phase of hemorrhoid . Thanks | Hi, It seems that you are having HERPES ZOSTER. It is a viral infection. Caused by varicella zoster virus. There may be clusters of vesicles on one side of the body in zonal way. There may be severe burning. There may be deprived immunity. Antiviral Chat Doctor. Steroids in tampering dose may be taken to prevent postherpetic neuralgia. Silver sulfadiazinae cream may apply locally. Avoid stress and worries. Have healthy food and good sleep. You will be cured. But, you may consult dermatologist. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I have an ear infection on my right ear for the past one week. So my doctor prescribes me some antibiotics Amoxicillin with Prednisolone. But my tinnitus did not go away. How long will it take for the tinnitus to go away if there is no pain in my ear? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. The answer to your question entirely depends on how you developed the ear infection in the first place. In general, until the ear ChatDoctor. If the ear infection has happened secondary to recurrent allergy or cold, then you will have probably developed a eustachian tube catarrh due to which the fluid is still present in the middle ear causing the tinnitus and will take around two months approximately in toto for tinnitus to resolve. If the ear infection has occurred due to trauma (by earbuds etc), the tinnitus will take approximately four to six weeks, as this the average time it takes to heal the ear |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I have a problem in my front upper tooth. It is brown since childhood. I do not know what to do. I need suggestions. I got into an accident a couple of years ago. Since then, it is in this condition. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details along with the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The upper front tooth has the brown discoloration because of no blood supply to the tooth. The accident you had before two years would be the reason for the tooth's trauma. Because of the sudden impact the tooth, it has lost its vitality and slowly changed color. You would have no pain at all in this particular tooth. The treatment procedure is a root canal treatment followed by a tooth-colored ceramic crown (cap) that matches your adjacent teeth. This should take a maximum of four appointments totally. An X-ray will also be taken prior to root canal treatment. I am sure you will be happy after this treatment is done. For more information consult a dentist online |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I am currently taking only daily Vitamin with a fish oil omega 3 supplement. I am 5\6, 120 lbs, and 42 years old female. About a year ago I started having problems with my neck. After MRI, it was determined I had a degenerative disc at my C4 to C7. I opted for no surgery and decided to go the pain management route. Being on Hydrocodone and getting steroid injections for about a year, I decided to stop cold turkey. I went through withdrawal symptoms and a month back I went to the emergency room because of heart palpitations and chest pains and shortness of breath. (Earlier that day, I went for a 4-mile walk). The EKG and X-ray which came back normal. But the laboratory work showed an elevation of TSH at 6.455. All other lab work was fine but I was a little low in potassium (3.4). Blood pressure was normal as well. The doctor on call suggested that I might have hypothyroidism. My question is could the high levels of TSH be a result of withdrawal from Hydrocodone and if so how long will it take to clear up on its own or do I have a thyroid issue that needs to be taken care of? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have subclinical hypothyroidism. You do not need any treatment for that currently but you need to repeat your thyroid function tests after six weeks again just to be on the safe side. Yes, you are right. This sub-clinical hypothyroidism could be due to many reasons, such as your neck trauma followed by steroids treatment and sudden discontinuation of that steroid and then suffering from hypoa ChatDoctor. So, ultimately you just have to give your body time to heal itself. It could take anything from six months to a year to get back to normal, which is usually what has been observed. For more information consult an endocrinologist online |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I noticed that my daughters been having diahreah. It has been unusually dark almost black. When I changed her diaper this morning, i noticed some flat strips in her stool. it was brownish and after further examining it, it was leatherish. I am not sure what it is or could be and worried it is possible a tape or pin worm of some sort. | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I was running, and I fell into a pit. My ankle got twisted, and I could feel some cracking sound. I had a swollen ankle immediately. I have been icing for 2 days and now the swelling has reduced. I am unable to walk. I have pain when I try to move or walk. I had a fracture fibula of the same ankle 5 years back. Please help. | Hello,Welcome to ChatDoctor.As there is a history of twisting injury to your ankle with a kind of cracking sound or sensation which you have felt, I will advise you to undergo an immediate x-ray of the affected part to rule out any bone injury. X-ray ankle (anteroposterior and lateral views). Getting an x-ray is all the more important as you have a prior history of fracture fibula of the same ankle. You need to do the following till the x-rays are done: Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my husband died last week of a haemopericardium, he was sixty two years old. Cycled and swam daily, fittest nut. He had been suffering heart burn, chewing too many Tums. If he had seen the doctor would they know what tests to run, could they have saved his life? | Hello, before I start I would wish to tell you this that thinking in this direction will never bring closure, and so you must consider it ad gods will. Hemopericardium means blood around the heart. It's not it which would have caused demise of your husband, rather the cause of it. As you said he has heart burn s, it probably would be because of a heart attack like generic, which weakest the heart muscle who h may give way and cause spillage of blood outside the heart I the covering causing death. Alone hemopericardium can prevent any effective circulation of blood causing an event. If clinically suspected the doctor can do an echocardiography which helps to confirm such a problem. May his soul rest in peace. Again it's very common to MIS interpret heart events as heart burn related to stomach and no where he or you were at any fault Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I am a 40 year old female and have been experiencing niggling chest pain above my breast on the left side for the past few days. The pain is also radiating down my left arm but not severe. It doesnt get worse when inhaling deeply. Should I visit the ER? | Hello Left sided chest pain with radiation to left arm need proper evaluation. It may be due to cardio pulmonary causes, musculoskeletal reasons etc. You may need clinical examination and investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, renal function test, liver function test, lipid profile, chest X-ray (PA view), upper GI endoscopy, ECG,ECHO, TMT,ultrasound of abdomen. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,My 3 and a half-month-old baby is suffering from loose motion. I am giving Enterogermina, but it is not working. She does potty all the time after feeding. What can be done? | Hello. Since your baby is just 3 and a half-month-old, I wanted to know whether the child is exclusively breastfed or on any formula milk. If the child is on breast milk, then there is no issue, but if the child is on any formula milk, then there is a chance of contamination leading to stomach infection. Generally, it takes five to ten days for this to settle, meanwhile continue Enterogermina (Bacillus Clausii) and add some Zinc supplement also. It will settle slowly. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my 4year old child has stomuch ache, doctor checked and told that the bilubin level is high, but there is no other symptoms for jaundince. He still have the stomuch ache sometimes especially after eating some kind of foods. what would be the cause of of the abdomen pain if it is not jaundice. thanks doc. | HI. Jaundice along with pain in abdomen, which is increased on taking food in a child of 4 years of age, can be due to some sort of obstruction to the bile flow. Ultrasonography and if necessary MRI (MRCP) will give the diagnosis. Possibility of a round worm stuck into the opening of bile duct can have the similar can have the same problem. Or there can be an incidental finding of enlarged lymph nodes and so. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I am a 29 year old female who had a brain MRI without contrast done. The results just arrived in the mail and I m not clear about them. Indication: Common migraine Technique: Multiplanar multi-sequential imaging performed through the brain parenchyma, without contrast. Findings: No evidence of acute intrcranial hemorrage, mass effect, midline shaft, or acute/subacute infarcation. The sulci and ventricles are normal in size for age. There are no extra-axail collections. There is a cavum interpostium noted which impresses upon the internal cerebral veins. The flow voids at the skull base are preserved. The orbits are normal. Mild mucoperiosteal thickening within the ethmoids and along the floor of the left maxillary sinus. Impression: 1. No evidence of acute/subacute infracation. 2. Note is made of a cavum velum interpostium, an anatomic variation. Would someone please help me and explain these results in a language that I can understand before worrying myself? | Hello MRI findings suggests almost normal findings except changes of mild chronic sinusitis in ethmoid and left maxillary sinus(sinuses are air containing spaces in facial bones). Chronic infection is indicated by mucosal thickening of sinuses. You may need treatment for sinusitis.Otherwise findings are normal. Brain parenchymal appears normal. There is no e/o infarction, intracranial hemorrhage, collection etc. There is a CAVAM interposition, which may be a normal anatomical variation and these findings usually doesn't require any treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Regards Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi Dr. Samuel,I would like to know what cause my right side lower back pain and cracking? It has been going on for almost two years now. Do I need to go see the doctor immediately or is there any stretching techniques I can do to fix it. If i need to see the doctor what kind of doctors I should see. Thank you | Hi, Low backache looks like a positional anomaly. The low backache is a result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation). Avoid sleeping on sides and stomach in case you do. While on work don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time. Having said that, you might want to consult your orthopaedician for a detailed physical examination and appropriate investigations. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have a large lump on my back , its been there for a few years now ,i was told by gp it was a cyst and nothing to worry about so i left it , and forgot about it , today my sister came round and said she could see a black dot on it, so i told her to squeeze it. a yellow, darker than normal pus came out , it was quite solid in form and had a cheesy smell that was really strong. it took over half an hour before it finally stopped . would just like some advice on it please | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. With your history, it is typical of a sebaceous cyst with a black dot on it, which discharges a smelly cheesy material on squeezing. This is a benign cyst without any fear of turning into a malignancy. However, to prevent other complications like recurrent infections, abscess formation, it is advisable to get it operated and send it for a histopathological study to confirm the diagnosis. If I were your doctor, I would refer you to a general surgeon who after examining you physically and a preoperative check-up, might advise you to get it operated soon. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hai Doctor.My name is Lingesh.Im 17.Im having a problem.Im having man boobs.I dono whether it can be remove by doing excerise or doing a surgery.Beside that im not good at doing pumping.So im having an idea to attempt to the GYM classes.What shud i do.Go to GYM Or doing a surgery??? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this is condition of "Gynecomastia" looking to your age this is some time happens I this age group and the most probable cause would be higher amount of estrogen but no need to worry about this it would come around, no need to do any think or think anything, take car and have a nice day. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Dear doctor, I have been prescribed HCQS by my doctor as I have developed serious rashes on my feet which has been diagnosed as urticaria vasculits. I am a lady who is 49 years old and currently on depakote as mood stabilizer . Is it safe to take this drug and what are the watch outs. | Hi, HCQS is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic Chat Doctor. Generally it is very well tolerated. However, it may cause nausea and diarrhea, which often improve with time. Less common side effects include rash, changes in skin pigment, hair changes, muscle weakness and anemia in individuals with G6PD deficiency or porphyria. In rare cases, it can cause visual changes or loss of vision. Such vision problems are more likely to occur in individuals taking high doses for many years, individuals 60 years or older, or those with significant kidney disease. It is recommended that you have an eye exam within the first year of use, then repeat every one to five years. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,I took a CBC test a few days back. Is everything normal? My eosinophil count has increased from 3 to 6 and I am worried as the normal range is 1 to 6. Can you please get back to me on this and if it is fine? Absolute is slightly high but within range. Please let me know if everything is alright. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have seen your complete blood count report and understood your query regarding about eosinophilia (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all your reports are normal and counts are also normal, no need to worry regarding this. Your absolute eosinophils count 480 is within the normal range, and of course, in percent form, it is higher normal levels up to 6 %. If we will talk about eosinophilia if more than 500 cells divide into three categories of mild, moderate and severe. It is called eosinophilic syn ChatDoctor. If we talk common cause is a simple parasitic infection, any allergy like rhinitis or skin eczema, up to blood malignancy. So you do not have to worry as you said your eosinophils count has increased from 3 to 6 % until you have any symptoms like rashes, pruritis, breathing difficulties, diarrhea, arthralgia. Repeat your absolute eosinophils count after three months, or if you have any symptoms above, then contact me. Otherwise, it is not significant. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have a grossly bulky uterus with fibroids the biggest measuring 7.7cm will i be in condition to concieve because i desparately want to concieve after i lost my child to preeclampsia i have been trying to concieve with clomid and fertility injections but with no success. | Hello, What is the position of your fibroid? And type of your fibroid? Because when your fibroid however big it is, if it does not disturb your endometrium then your chance of getting pregnant will not be affected. Going with natural cycle and ovulation induction for 4 to 5 cycles. Then few cycles of GUI. Even then no positive results come out consult for removal of your fibroid(laparoscopy). Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, My left leg has been swollen between my knee and my ankle for a while now. There s no pain, redness, no tingling, and it s not sensitive to the touch. I do find it odd though and am starting to worry that it might be something bad? Really, we have to pay for an answer? What a scam you guy s are running here! what happen to your Hip-Oath. as a doctor? Sick people need your help, but if they don t have the money- Guess their shit out of luck! Thanks Doc..... | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in ankle and knee. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, gout, kidney disease, DVT or venous insufficiency. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or nephrologist for kidney problem, who may prescribe diuretic along with beta blockers. For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down. Doctor may also prescribe allopurinol along with anti-inflammatory Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 52 years old male have very little penile sensation, poor sustained erection since more than 10 months, have normal sperm count, no history of injury to back or body but have reactive depression due to personal circumstances, BP135/85 pluse 65/mnt, earlier have good strong erection, I do regular excercise but no help please guide me AAAAAAA YYYY@YYYY | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction since last 10 months. This is called as Secondary Erectile Dysfunction and is most likely to be due to your Psychological problem. Please consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection. And delay ejaculation.1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Do not worry this will get resolved within six months. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I just received a copy of my blood report in the mail. My LDL Cholesterol was high (110) which I hadn t had previously but, what I became extremely anxious about was a Low Neutrophils (38) and High Lymphs (50). II looked this up online and I m now in a state of panic. My doctor is not available by phone right now. Can you please help me out with some information and advice? Karen | Hi, For better interpretation of test results I want to know-1) Age & Gender. 2) Height & weight, presence of diabetes.3) Family history of Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problem. 4) For what purpose blood tests done just as routine check up or any special indications.5) Any symptoms like cough, cold, fever, bleeding from any site.6) Other parameters in blood tests like hemoglobin, total white cell (leukocytes) count, platelet count, blood cell morphology, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol. If you don't have any symptoms then you should not worry about neutrophil and lymphocytes count and repeat complete blood count after 1 week. If symptoms like fever, cough, cold usually low neutrophils and high lymphocytes count may indicate viral infection. If there are other symptoms like fever, chronic cough, bleeding from any site, soft tissue swelling (lymph nodes) over body in that case there might be need for more detailed evaluation. Regarding LDL cholesterol of 110: in the absence of diabetes, obesity, heart problem, it won't require any medicines but requires changes in diet (low calorie & fat intake), regular exercise, weight reduction. (But other parameters like HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol are also important). |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | several years ago I had a spontaneous renal rupture and almost died. The results have been bad for me now my body isnt the same, lots of pain ,fatigue on and on ,Is there anywhere that I cant find out why this happened and if it has happened to others are they having the same problems with their bodies? they say I have fibro but it only started during this illness. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Spontaneous renal rupture is a rare occurrence. The renal rupture itself might cause blood loss and tiredness. It is important to know if you have any connective tissue disorder which predisposed you to have renal rupture. Our entire body is made of connective tissues and these hold various structures together. When a person has conditions involving connective tissues then there are symptoms of fibromyalgia and rupture of organs like the kidneys. Please discuss with your doctor in detail if you have any condition causing the connective tissues in your body to become weak. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | dear doctor iam from hyderabad since 25 years iam eating 25 packets of gutkas per day now i realise to quit my habbit even dreams also iam feeling that i was attacked with cancer till now gods grace i dont have any problems in future also i want to be healthy please suggest me what i have to do YYYY@YYYY is my id | HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorGood to know that you have realized that you need to quit gut. Apart from being the most common cause of oral caner in India, it also causes multitude of problems in body like hypertension, cardiac problem, liver and kidney disease as well as reproductive problems. Best way t stop in quit completely. If you are highly motivated about quitting you are likely to succeed. Will power is the most important thing. Some people find meditation to be helpful when they are quitting. Another option is chewing something that's harmless like chewing-gum, AMLA etc. Hope you become successful in your endeavor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I am 20years old I have been a victim of polio virus since I was 2 and it affected my left leg, my thighs are normal, but below my knee to my foot looks smaller than my right leg, the lenght of my legs are normal, my foot cannot function as well as my other foot, I can walk okay without pains, doctor is there any chance or surgery to correct this for me to be normal again? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. There is a dictum called once a polio always a polio. But some corrective surgeries are available. You can choose one from the available options which suites your physical condition. Though they won't complete your defect but surely supports your physical ability. There are no complete cures for polio, only supportive treatment or rehabilitation can be given. Glad to answer your further concern. We wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorIf you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have recurrent infections in my belly button, sometimes they go away on their own and sometimes they fill with a foul smelling fluid. What can I do about this. I also have discharge from inside my belly button, ive examined this myself and there seems to be an abnormal opening to the inside of my body. | Hello, It is very common to get bacterial and fungal infection of belly button because it is ideal place for infection to thrive being moist. Other reason could be presence of some umbilical cyst getting infected. You must get the culture of discharge and a CT abdomen to know the exact cause. If it is just simple infection, it can be treated by antibiotics and antifungals. In case There is some infected cyst, then it can be removed surgically. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I think my maxillary lateral incisors are not in perfect shape but my dentist thinks they are. I just need a second opinion. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Your maxillary lateral incisors are perfect in shape and place (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Only, maxillary left central incisor is a bit down from occlusion that only dentist or you can feel the difference. If your case is about to end, ask the dentist to remove the bracket from #1 left side upper and put it back just 0.5 mm above and then put the wire back for like 2 or 3 weeks. Then this tooth will be intruded and will be perfect in place. Otherwise, if he feels like he can do slight slicing of this incisor too so that both the incisors will be same in place. 19, 20 difference would not be much obvious. Give me followup after your next visit to the dentist. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i recently noticed a rash on my inner thigh. at first it was little with little red bumps and it was a little itchy. the next day it got bigger and became more inflamed and started to get swollen and the little red bumps got bigger and started to begin to fill wit puss. i thought it wasjok itch so i got an antifungal jok itch creame and started applying it to the rash in one day its seems to have become more swollen and more puss filled bumps have seem to appeared. the location of the rash is right next to my groin on my inner thigh. please help me to determine what it is. | Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed fungal infection. Most probably candida infection. Please get a KOH mount done, This can confirm the fungal etiology. Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals. You might have developed an allergic reaction to any component of cream, Use an antifungal powder, You may get relief with that. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Husband just got MRI results back: "Abnormal appearance of the pituitary gland which appears enlarged and distorted with superior convex border which contacts the optic chiasm."The doc who ordered the exam told him to go to the ER to have a Neurologist evaluate him. But his general practitioner sees no hurry to the situation. Currently, he has no comprehension problems. The only possible symptoms are dizziness, nausea and double vision. We previously attributed that to current medication from a surgery last month. Can you please expound on this? Can we wait to see the Neurologist next week? Or is this a REAL emergency? | I read your query and I understand your concern. It would have been useful to know also whether he had contrast exam during MRI. Enlargement of the pituitary gland can have many causes, some are common and some are rare. The overwhelming part, including most common ones (benign tumors of the pituitary gland) are slowly progressive conditions which in my opinion can wait until next week. I am not even sure that it's the cause of the symptoms you mention, it is more probably finding caught by coincidence (compression of the optic chiasm can cause vision field issues, but not double vision - it doesn't look to compress the chiasm anyway). So unless there are new signs and quick deterioration of his condition I don't think you should rush to the ER. I hope to have been of help. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi Dr My Mom is recovering from breast cancer she will be finished her herceptin in September yesterday she was complaining of her back being very stiff and today she has a bruise on her shoulder blade she did have reflexology last Wednesday and had herceptin on Friday with the reflexology the lady worked on foot of shoulder she was able to tell mom that she has arthritis in her shoulder do u think this could cause the bruising or from medication she has had sixteen doses of herceptin also chemo also radium Regards Tracy | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for providing the brief history. As what I feel is the brushes will be because of the chemotherapy and radiotherapy which is common as body develops too much heat. If your mother had RA then it would have troubled the peripheral joints beforehand. Since she had tightness in the upper back this could be the post effect of Surgery as muscle has to try balancing the removed part. So if your mother is not diabetic then you can use cold packs for back. Make sure she don't have even cold. For shoulder pain, I think this will be muscular. Because usually people post mastectomy complains of shoulder pain. Using stocking for upper limb will be good to avoid swelling which occurs due lymphatic Chat Doctor. For shoulder to regain the flexibility there needs to be undergoing some sessions of physiotherapy which can help the shoulder to avoid pain and lose the ROM. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I experienced frequent chest pain on the left that last less than 2 minutes. Besides, I m having back pain and blurred vision for the past two weeks. Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with hypertension after I complaint to the doctor about my very bad headache. but currently I m not under medication for hypertension. Could the chest pain relate to high blood pressure. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of hypertension related chest pain is more in your case. Your headache, back pain and blurred vision are also due to hypertension. You are also not taking any treatment fir hypertension, so possibility of heart disease is more. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. ECG 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test (trade mill test). Strict control of blood pressure is needed. Avoid salt in diet. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. And please start antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi ive got 4 red lumps on inner thigh which surround a bruise, another lump above my knee at back and one on lower leg, since yesterday. The area feels like is burning rather than itching. Not sure what the cause it thinking it maybe an insect bite but ive been wearing trousers and im not allergic to bites. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. | Hello, Thanks for the query. It looks like insect bite, Another consideration can be recurrent furunculosis. Apply some antibiotic cream, oral antibiotics will also be a good choice.Don't worries its just a temporary condition, you will soon recover. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. Thank you |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello. I am worried about my son. I took him to the pediatrician when he was 5.5 months old because he had a coronal ridge that stuck out. The doc said his soft spot seemed small and ordered skull xrays. They came back completely normal. I am so worried now about the radiation from the xrays. Is he at risk for cancer now due to these xrays? Please help. I am so mad I trusted this doctor and followed his order. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A single S ray is not a concern in an infant when done for medical investigative purpose. This can be ignored. CT scan is to be avoided in those younger than 15 years of age because of the radiation dose. In a CT scan the dose is equivalent to 200 X-rays. This is a high dose and should be avoided unless there is an obvious benefit arising by doing such an investigation. Research shows that those kids having exposed to two or more CT scans below 15 years of age have a twofold risk of developing leukemia later in life. However since you child got only X-ray done hence there is no concern for radiation exposure. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi. I have a pretty severe case of penile bruising due to some pretty rough (but safe) sexual activity yesterday. The discomfort is not serious but I d like to clear it up as quickly as possible. Is there anything I can apply which will make the bruising fade faster? It s a pretty outrageous shade of reddish-purple. | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Tearing in penis usually occurs in uncircumcised ones when going violent intercourse. Usually it will be in the junction of attachment of foreskin. In such case I advise ointments witChatDoctorbination of corticosteroid like HY Chat Doctor. You can wash the area with saline or warm water. Better avoid soaps as it may cause more irritation. Sexual intercourse for some days should be avoided also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi doc ... i have a case of Shita Pita (pitt) i had some symptoms over a period of 5-6 yrs but nothing serious. last 10 days i developed a severe problem and have been taking Allegra 180mg - 3 tablets a day, LCZ tab 1 daily. it has helped me but it is re occuring every now and then..... the itching and skin rashes are still there however not very severe. pls let me know what auryvedic medicine or home remedy i should use | Hall, Manoj Gautam, Our skin filled with special cells of the immune system. These cells protect the skin and body against viruses, bacteria and other threats. A rash indicates an abnormal change in skin color or texture. Rashes are usually, caused by skin inflammation. There are many type of rashes including eczema. In AYURVEDA; Apply NEED OIL. Need preparations can get rid of fungal infections effectively, quickly, and safely. Apply SANDAL OIL. Sandal wood is good for all skin types. Apply ALOE VERA GEL directly to any areas of skin rash for a cooling sensation and rapid relief from burning and itching. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have a long standing problem with my achilles tendon and heal bone on my left foot. I got it from playing classic guitar (left foot fixed on a foot stool). I have been to a foot doctor and two acupuncturists. None of them have been able to help my condition. I have had it about 2.5 years now. I can barely walk becaue of all the foot pain. | Dear friendship are a lot of options available for treating Achilles tendonitis, if that's your established diagnosis. What helps the most is a proper regimen of physiotherapy. There are formulations with low molecular weight collagen available which also claim to help and in my experience they have helped in quite a few of my patients, a few of my patients have also benefited from platelet rich plasma injections, but the option is expensive and needs trained hands to execute, local steroid injections also help.my suggestion to you will be my friend to discuss the available modalities with your doctor and try |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,I am 34 years old and I have facial droop in the lower half of the left side of my face. It has been with me for years. I would not call it a paralysis or bells palsy as I have full control of my forehead and eyebrows, but the lower part when I talk it is noticable that the lip from the left side is way lower, and the nose as well seems lower from one side. I was wondeing what this could be, all the searches online say stroke but I am young and never had any symptoms of stroke, so what else could it be? And what would you advise me to do? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1. When, first time, you noticed facial ChatDoctor. Did it happen suddenly? Or it happened slowly and gradually? 3. Did you had any weakness in left arm/ hand / left leg along with? 4. Had you any change in voice that time? 5. Have you ever undergone some tests for its evaluation? 6. Have you any symptom in left ear: hearing difficulty/ ear discharge/ hearing abnormal sound? 7. Have you any other significant medical history (apart from this facial |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello Dr,I am trying to conceive for past 6 months. This time we had regularly. My periods also came and was not like the usual one (flow is less) on the third i got blleding with heavy clots for 5mins continuously and AF stopped. When i had sex on 5th day i started to bleed (which is not normal because, i have done this before and i did not get bleeding).. | Hi I think if your periods are regular, you can try for 6 months more. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chance of pregnancy. If you want to he yourself evaluated, get a thyroid profile and prolactin level and an ultrasound done to see uterus and ovaries. Also get a semen analysis done for your husband. If anything is abnormal, it can be treated. Hope it helps |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,I suffer from jaundice and typhoid. I have vomiting, high fever, rashes, drowsiness, and stomach pain. Whenever I consult the doctor, he gives me medicines. I do not understand, and I am confused whether he gives tablets for jaundice and typhoid or whether he provides tablets for cough, headache, and vomiting. Please suggest. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. First of all, jaundice is a symptom, and typhoid fever is a diagnosis. Jaundice is a state in the human body in which there is an increase in bilirubin (produced in the liver) level causing yellowish discoloration of sclera and skin. I am not sure whether you have typhoid or not. These symptoms you have seem to be due to acute viral hepatitis. But the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is of antibiotic combination which is used in the treatment of typhoid fever (Cefixime and Ofloxacin). We cannot diagnose typhoid just by symptoms, and we need to perform some blood tests for it. You should take a lot of fluids and glucose water. If it is acute viral hepatitis, the yellowish discoloration or jaundice takes a month to disappear. You should not worry much about it, but get a full liver function test done along with PT (prothrombin time) and INR (international normalized ratio). Also if interested, get a screen for IgM anti HAV (hepatitis A virus) and HEV (hepatitis E virus) serology. Acute viral hepatitis occurs mostly due to improper hand hygiene or contaminated water source. You will get well soon. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I was just told today by my Endocrinologist, that I have a fatty liver. I am overweight, have diabetes, high blood pressure (good control with meds), high cholesteral and triglicerites and I have hypo-thyroidism (Hashimoto s). After reading some info on WebMD, I am pretty sure what I need to start doing. Is there one thing that would help jump start me as I am getting started to help this problem? | Hello, Fatty liver treated with low fatty diet with lifestyle modification. Eat a plant based food, avoid alcohol, avoid excessive salt and sugar consumption. Regular exercise may useful. Check your serum cholesterol levels. Green tea, weight reduction, eating green leafy vegetables may useful. If symptoms not improved, please consult your gastroenterologist; he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, my age is 34,male,171 mm.7 year before got married have six year old girl,but failing to get another child after trying since 3 years,Just done semen test and the report says, Liquefaction Time not complete even after 4 hours,Total sperm count is 81 million/mlPH=8.0,volume 1.2ml, colour=translucent,viscosity=slightly viscous.A part from this i was heavy smoker for 12 year but stop 1.1/2 year before, also suffured from deodenum ulcer & helico bacter pylori.My doctor said i cant become father..please help me in this... | Hiii.welcome to Chat Doctor.I have gone through your reports. Normal liquefaction time should be 20 minutes. But it is increased in your case. Your sperm count is normal. You didn't mention the motility and morphology of sperms. They are also very important factors in assessing the fertility of a man. The main causes of infertility in men include smoking, alcohol intake, stress etc., there are certain techniques like CSI, IUI are available. You can get a child using these techniques. Kindly consult with your infertility specialist for these techniques. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor, Im 24 years old female. Last month onwards i was suffering with UTI. Doctor prescribe antibiotics and to take plenty of water. After completing the medicine, i checked urine routine and my pus cell is 3-4 hpf. Is this normal count? Is there any risk If i try to get pregnent.Please advice | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you had the urinary tract infection recently for which your doctor has prescribed a course of antibiotic, which will clear off the infection in the urinary system. In female as urethra is short they are prone for the repeated UTI. 4- 5 pus cells per HPF are common in females. If there are no symptoms of UTI. I would suggest you to undergo urine culture before you plan for the pregnancy by consulting your obstetrician. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i had a lumbar diskogram my 4and 5 disk was tested and began to have a lot of pain in that area going to the right leg the disk showed signigicant loss of disk height. positive annular fissure on lateral imaging but the protusion was contained and there was no extravasation of dye in the epiduraltm space 5-s1 was tested disk revealed sleight loss in height but in the 4and 5 there was a lot of pain and they retested the l5and s1 and it began to show pain also but not as bad as 4and 5 what do you think will i have to have surgery? | Hello, Your Imaging report is not too bad. It looks that you may be improved by conservative means. You should do following to have relief:1. Take rest and avoid excessive bending at your back2. Use a lumbosacral belt to avoid abnormal movements at your back3. Apply an analgesic ointment over affected area4. Take help of a physiotherapist. He may give relief by teaching some exercises and using physical modalities like ultrasonic, infra-red, TENS, etc. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi im 27yr old male, a little overweight and i smoke, i have been having chest pain for about 2 months now, normally below the left nipple, like a stabbing, also pain under my left armpit and above my right nipple, i am being treated for acid reflux but have noticed my symptoms are worse when i dont poo, sometimes i dont go to the loo for 3-4 days, could this be a possible cause for this? | Hi There Yes after reading the details provided by you It's highly likely that the pain is most likely due to gaseous distension due to your irregular bowel habit. Smoking also leads to constipation and irregular bowel as well as increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, lung cancer and many more life-threatening diseases. Acid reflux also causes chest pain and its aggravated again by smoking. The best remedy for all your discomfort is you should stop smoking first completely, and you see the improvement within few days. Its also advisable that you should follow healthy lifestyle habits like going for daily morning walks for 5 days a week, avoid junk and canned food, include good amount of green leafy vegetables and fruits in your daily diet. For your constipation I would like to suggest that you should take hot cup of milk before sleep as it will work as a laxative and help clear bowel in morning. Also consult your doctor personally and get an EKG done to rule out any cardiac abnormality. For acid reflux you can take some proton pump inhibitor for 15 days once a day 20 mins before breakfast. I wish you good health |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I fell and landed full force on my knee on the pavement about 8 days ago. Other than the scrapes, I have had trouble putting weight on it when kneeling etc. Walking has gotten easier. But after long days it can ache pretty bad. It is very sore to the touch still and the pain can be intense with the slightest touch. It feels warm to the touch and the bruising is fading and turning yellow now. Do I need to see a doc? | Hi, Thanks for your query. Based upon your description, I suspect that you might have injured the ligaments around the knee joint. An initial X-ray of the knee joint is necessary to rule out any bony injury. If X-rays are negative for any fracture, then MRI scan is needed to know the status of the ligaments around the knee joint. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and further management. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am seeking the aid of a qualified Dr. who may be able to help with an obession.I cannot spend months in sessions..since I will be returning to Mexico in the mid Fall.This has do do with a love affair gone sour for reeasons, some of which are known,soime not. I would like an appointment s soon as possible, since this obession hasbegun to interefer with my otherwise healthy life.. | Hi. I have gone through your post. It appears that you have had some bad experiences in your love life, and presently it is bothering you quite a lot. Obsessions are repetitive thoughts, ideas or images that keep coming to your mind without you wanting them to come and which your try to resist but in vain, and which cause anxiety. Their characteristic senselessness differentiates them from depressive ruminations, or other understandable thoughts. So you might not be having obsessions, rather it might be a grief or an adjustment problem which is causing severe interference with your functioning. However, this can be cured easily with psychotherapy and medicines together. Till fall is a lot of time, and if you visit a psychiatrist now, I believe you will benefit well before you leave for Mexico. Hope this helps. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Dr. at nursing home gave my husband an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection that caused his leg to get beet red and ooze blood in an area about 4 inches square where his pants leg was burned to his leg. It took a year in the plastic surgery dept. to grow skin from the edges until the area was covered, but the skin is very vulnerable. When the antibiotic dose finished the leg returned to normal. Now it s doing it again and the Dr. says it s not the antibiotic. The antibiotic starts with a c and seems familiar to people at dialysis. Have you ever seen such an allergy for an antibiotic? | Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for your beloved husband and sorry to know his skin problem which seems to be Chat Doctor. Based on the history given he seems to have developed a harmful skin condition called toxic epidermal necrosis. It is a potentially life-threatening skin disorder characterized by widespread redness of the skin, necrosis, and bulbous detachment of the epidermis and mucous membranes, resulting in exfoliation and possible sepsis and/or death (see the image below). Sulfonamides containing antibiotic Cotrimoxizole which is commonly prescribed to treat urinary tract infection appears to be the cause for his skin problem which occurs during the first 4 weeks of antibiotic therapy, usually between 1 and 3 weeks. I have seen a few cases of antibiotic induced skin problems in my practice. Please see that he avoids taking Sulfonamides containing antibiotics in the future. Hope this answers your query. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I have just found out I have to have Chemo with no actual start date and I am looking for ways to boost my body before I start. Do you have any suggestions. I have been told all the bad things that are going to happen but sadly no very much about how I can help my self thank youBev | Hi.it is best that you're in optimum health (mind and body) prior to your chemotherapy. I suggest you consult with a clinical nutrition to help maximize your diet and nutritional needs, also to help you prepare during and after chemo, if the side effects of the chemo Chat Doctor. A moderate exercise/ walking would also help you keep in shape. For some people, a psychiatric/psychologic consult will also be of great help to emotionally prepare you for the situation. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I HAVE HAD SOME TINGLING IN RIGHT ARM AND HAND FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. IN PAST FEW DAYS IT HAS GOTTEN TO ABOUT 5 TO 10 TIMES A DAY. OTHERWISE, I AM A VERY HEALTHY PERSON. EXCERSISING AND WALKING/RUNNING SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. TAKE ALMOST NO MEDICATIONS OTHER THAN BABY ASPERIN, MULT-VITAMIN, AND SOME CITALIPRAM ONCE A DAY TO KINDA SLOW ME DOWN. | Hi, Thanks for your query.* Your symptoms look like the features of nerve compression. You may take painkillers and if need be, tablet gabapentin, for this numbness. It is a stronger painkiller for naturopathies. Your doctor will know the doses.Also, an X-ray cervical spine may help in diagnosis of any pathology there. Thus, I would recommend that you see an orthopedic surgeon and get appropriate investigations done including it B12 levels in blood. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello my daughter just got an ultrasound and ithello my daughter just got an ultrasound and it came back with.... Heterogeneous nodular appearance and coarse in echotexture.larger hyperechoic nodule in left lobe of liver measuring 1.9 cm and right lobe measuring 2.1cm. pls refer to hepatomegaly asap. what does this mean? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. It means that there is a liver enlargement and treatment depends on exact cause. Also, suspicious focal liver lesions are seen and these may indicate benign cyst but also malignant tumors. So you should do CT scan as soon as possible. Other causes are various. If this is caused by diet, obesity and diabetes then dietary and lifestyle changes will be beneficial in every case. Alcohol and viral hepatitis are the most common causes and in this case medical evaluation is required.Also, if there is infectious disease or biliary duct disorders then you need to do some tests to rule out more serious issues which require specific medical treatment. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | In 2008-2009 I was diagnosed with Ewing s Sarcoma. I did a years worth of chemotherapy and 6 weeks straight of radiation. They moved my right ovary over so it won t get damaged from radiation. I ve been in a relationship for over 6 yrs now and me and my partner really want to conceive. I am getting a little doubtful. It is hard for me to find out exactly when, or if I do ovulate because I don t have normal periods (every month ) my period only comes when it wants to and out of nowhere. I finally had a period on my own last month which really surprised me and made me happy. It s February 20th today and I should have started my period by now but haven t yet. On another note, last night me and my partner were getting a little touchy last night and he even noticed that I had a thick clear discharge in my vagina. I know it normally happens before a period but I m not getting no cramps at all. Which I always do before I start. I ve never had this kind of discharge are all before and I have been sexually active since the day I ended my last period which was in January 27th. Does anyone have any guess or answers at all as to why I had this unusual discharge last night and if this is some kind of sign, could I possibly be pregnant or is my body finally functioning the way it s supposed to. Since I did have a period last month does that mean I can and do still ovulate | Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is possible that after getting treated for Ewing's sarcoma by chemotherapy and radiation therapy, you have had a sub fertility and this is due to hormonal imbalance. If your periods are not regular then please consult your gynecologist and follow treatment to regularize it. Ovulation occurs 14 days before periods in most women. However since your periods are irregular therefore it is not easy to predict ovulation in your case. There are home test kits available to monitor ovulation or do ultrasound follicle monitoring around the time of ovulation. When your periods are regular then you might use the ovulation kit to know exactly when you are most fertile and conceive. If there is persisting difficulty in monitoring ovulation then there is a chance of pregnancy by artificial reproductive techniques. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my name is brittany and i just recently had a palionital syst (not sure of spelling) removed. its been about two weeks and most of stitches have fallen out but 4 are left and are becoming embedded in to the skin. im in pain whenever i do anything even just laying down in bed hurts. could this be a sign of infection or is it normal. what should i do? | Hi thanks for asking question. If stitches are infected then discharge from there occur along with erythema to that area. Better to start antibiotic prophylaxis for 7 days. Within few days stick will dissolve. In between avoid stress. Avoid straining while defection. Take stool softener if needed. Chat Doctor. Avoid spicy food.don't worry. You will be alright. For pain relief take analgesic. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, My Wife is tested positive in UPT. Doctor prescribed her Susten 200 for next 3 weeks 2wice daily. But after taking in morning she feels heavy Giddiness, Dizziness. Is it bcoz of medicine or ??? Please let me know I am very worried on the same. Regards | Progesterone can cause many side effects including stomach upset, changes in appetite, weight gain, fluid retention and swelling, fatigue, acne, Chat Doctor. Dizziness or nausea can occur with Austen. It may subside in the following days. If it continues, you can discuss the possibility of using Austen per vaginally to reduce side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | This is for a 11year old niece, t1d diagnosed about 3.5 years ago. Currently on insulin injections. I have heard about this durg place where they say that the patient needs to take their two doses, and follow some basic dietary rules for a month. There are mixed reviews, some positive some negative. This seems to be some kind of unani medicine given witChatDoctorel s milk, etc. Any statistical info ... How many patients handled so far, how many cured, how many relapsed, any change / improvement in the medicine / process after feedback, etc. ? I need to take a call on this. | Diabetes is a condition which occurs when a hormone called insulin, that controls the blood sugar levels, is present in less quantity or if it is not identified properly by the receptors which mediate its action. Childhood diabetes is of increasing concern in today's age and the only option to treat is to provide insulin from outside, in the form of injections. Even giving medicines that increase the insulin production, are not likely to help as the problem lies in insulin production. Hence, no alternative methods like camels milk are going to be effective. There are no studies regarding the same, hence statistics are not available. The only call you should take is to regularly administer the doses of insulin. I understand that it feels bad to inject a child twice a day, but there are no better solutions available. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my name is Carmen 22, and recently Ive been having some front bottom teeth irritation and they started to receed not to long ago.. But how do you explain the mouth full of blood when I wake up and theres a clot forming where the gum line receded ? HELP | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your question. The receded gums and bleeding is because of the gum infection secondary to deposits. Consult your dentist get your teeth cleaned. Maintain oral hygiene, use mouth wash, brush twice daily. Whatever damage has occurred till now, but further damage can be prevented. Once in a year get your teeth cleaned. I hope my answer will help you. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I had a partial thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago. I visited my pcp today who examined the scar area (it s obviously healed and scarred by now) and she noticed a knot at the front of my neck. She told me I should get it checked out by my surgical team. A few days after surgery is when I initially noticed the knot myself because I felt a ton of pressure in my neck and it felt like there was a ball inside my neck. So I went to the ER and they did a ct scan and these are the results. They sent me on my way with no treatment. Should I be worried? This is my ct result: Postsurgical changes are noted from right thyroid lobectomy with soft tissue swelling and mild edematous changes in the surgical bed as well as subcutaneous fat stranding noted in the anterior neck likely consistent with postsurgical change and/or cellulitis. Foci of air are noted within the right thyroid surgical bed, the largest focal air pocket measuring about 16 x 12 x 22 mm. Small foci of air noted anterior to the isthmus as well as left lobe of thyroid as described above. No evidence of focal fluid collection or abscess. Other additional incidental and ancillary findings as detailed in the body of the report. | Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your physician I completely understand your health concerns. Is it painful? Is the scar is red and hot? If these are absent then you should not be worried about it. It's just an edema secondary to surgery. You should stay calm and use painkillers and other Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, stay calm and use acetaminophen to relieve pain Get well soon Hope your query is adequately ad |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi. someone i know had under gone 2 major surgeries because of a hemorrhage on the skull . he is a heart patient and takes morphine . for the surgery the doctors had to stop morphine. the 2 surgeries were successful but there were 2 clots. the clots are not disappearing and he is too weak to perform a surgery to remove the clots. the clots are currently in the neck as shown by scans taken 2 days ago. the patient is currently paralyzed according to doctors. they want to air lift the patient to london and give him therapy to eradicate the clots. what else can be done to get the patient back to a stable condition? thanks | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, we need some clarifications and little more data for us to give a good second opinion. Why is morphine used for this heart patient? Morphine is not indicated in any heart patient. Some heart patients may require warfarin to keep the blood thin and prevent clotting. Do you mean warfarin or morphine? Second, we need to see the scan reports of brain and neck. If possible, please upload them. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | DEAR DOC IM LADYLIZ SILISILON 33 YEARS OLD FROM THE PHILIPPINES.LAST YEAR I SUFERRED HEART PALPITATIONS AND WAS DIAGNOSED TO BE HYPERTENSIVE,IVE UNDERGONE 2DECHO AND MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT MY HEART IS NORMAL.HE GAVE ME PRITOR 40MG AND NEBICAR 5MG AS MY DAILY MEDICATIONS AND LUCKILY THERE ARE SOME GOOD CHANGES IN MY HEALTH BUT LATER LAST YEAR IM HAVING SLIGHT PALPITATIONS .DIZINESS SO MY DOCTOR GAVE ME ANOTHER MEDICINE THAT IS INDERAL 40 MG BUT UP TO NOW IM STILL EXPERINCING PALPITATIONS DIZZINESS AND MOST OFTEN MY EYES SEEMS TO BE HEAVY IN THE SENSE THAT IM ALWAYS FEELING SLEEPY EVEN IF IM ALWAYS SLEEPING ALMOST 8HOURS A DAY.KINDLY HELP ME BECAUSE I WANT TO BE NORMAL AGAIN A LOT OF THIONGS IVE SACRIFISE AND I QUIT MY JOB BECAUSE OF WHAT IM SUFFERING RIGHT NOW.THANS AND IM LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR ADVICE.CAN YOU RECOMEND ME ANOTHER MEDICATIONS.BY THE WAY I HAVE GALSTONES.GODBLESS | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out hypotension in your case. You are taking three tablets for hypertension. So these might cause hypotension because hypotension can cause dizziness, tachycardia (palpitations) and heaviness in the eyes. So first get done blood pressure monitoring and if you have hypotension then you need to stop some Chat Doctor. If blood pressure is normal then get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ECG) to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because arrhythmia can cause palpitations and dizziness. Sorry to say, but I can't prescribe medicine, it's not legal on this site. I can only give advice. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hiaa im 18 years old and 39 weeks pregnant and my mucus plug has come away and ive had major bleeds all the way through my pregnanacy and been in hospital a few times because off it. buh im having real bad back pain an i can stop being sick why is this ?? | Hi, First, let me congratulate for your incoming baby. It is normal for pregnant women to have back pain. That will be settled after you will give birth. For the moment, I advise to : - check for urinary tract infection through urinalysis - take OTC painkillers - apply warm clothing locally-try not to stay for too long in standing position - pregnancy exercises will help ease the pain total the best! Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am looking for a pain doctor. I am in severe pain and used to be on the 100mcg fentanyl patch along with oxycodone 15mg for breakthrough pain. The last doctor changed it to 30 mg ER morphine along with the 15 mg oxycodone. It isn t working well at all. I had a gastric bypass and I wonder if the extended release morphine leaves the stomach before it can be broken down and released. I was born with spina bifida and have lots of pain where the scar is from the closure site and I also have a tethered spinal cord which the doctors say I can t have it released because it would leave me paralyzed. It leaves me with only being able to try to manage the pain. can you online doctors prescribe fentanyl patches. | Hi, Online doctors breaking federal law by giving out narcotics without an exam. I don't think this site is going to offer that. Being in a lot of pain often causes people to make unrealistic thoughts and do things that are increasingly risky. Methadone is both effective as long-lasting pain medication and also keeps people out of harm. Cannot say in your particular case, but we can say what the site and all legal ones will not allow. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am having trouble my foot. It started out with one vein. It looked like there was a wire under the skin with a bump on it on the bottom of my foot. I went to a Padiatrist, and she has no clue as to what is going on and has done no tests or anything. It also feels like I stuck my foot halfway up my calf into a bucket of Ice water. | Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of Reynolds phenomenon. I will advise you to do MRI spine and color Doppler leg. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level and hemoglobin. Vascular claudication can also lead to cold feet. Colour Doppler may help in diagnosis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I am 41 years old and have had heavy bleeding for 3 weeks I had a endometrial biopsy results were prolifative endometrium. My doctor suggested hormones or ablation. 8 months ago I had simple hyperplasia without ataxia in which I took hormones and then a D&C because of continued bleeding. I also had endometrial tissue removed from the outside of my colon. What is causing all these gyn issues. Should I be worried about cancer? Will the ablation solve my problem? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have to understand that Proliferative endometrium in normal endometrium. It is a part of the growth of the uterus endometrium in normal menstrual cycle under the influence of the estrogens in your body. Estrogen stimulates the endometrium to grow and thicken and lead to cell multiplication and tissue growth. You have worry about the proliferative endometrium only when the growth is very fast and beyond the limits of the normal growth. This mean to indicate a cancer. Yes. Ablation can solve your problem. In Ablation, the heat or cold destroys the endometrium and prevents it from regrowing. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor,I am having chest pain or esophagus pain while having food for the last two days. The pain is repeated for every 5 to 10 minutes. Please help. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. There are many causes of chest pain. Pain while eating food is related to esophageal disorders like esophagitis, esophageal erosions, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal spasm or peptic ulcer disease. The serious causes of chest pain like heart related problems and myocardial infarction needs to be ruled out. So, I suggest you to get an ECG done (electrocardiogram) and consult a physician as soon as possible to make sure there is no heart problem. You can take some antacid syrup 10 mL thrice daily for five days. You can also take some antacid ChatDoctor. Consult a gastroenterologist in person for a physical evaluation. Avoid tea, coffee, oily and spicy food. 1. Esophagitis.2. Peptic ulcer disease.3. Esophageal spasm.4. Heart related problems. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have severe sinusitis allergy. very frequently i suffer from sneasing attack, nose blocking/leaking/ aching/headache/heavy pain behind eyes/ aching, watering eyes etc. 2 year back, i had been hospitalized for this issue after then whenever i suffer i take Tab Cepodem AZ and alegra... Doctor said there is a deviation in my nose. i happens any time for dust, cold etc. there is any permanent solution besides operation or through medicines which does not have any side effects. | Allergic rhinitis is an IGE mediated hypersensitivity reaction. Initial treatment is with nasal sprays and antihistamines. Then step by step the dose and type of Chat Doctor. The definitive treatment is called as immunotherapy where in patient is tested for the specific allergen (skin prick test) and patients immunity is modulated to cope up with allergen by weekly injection/sublingual dose of allergen. The treatment period is long and safe in experienced hands. Please consult allergy specialist in your area for expert management |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i recently thought i had a bug bite on my knee causing me to have pain in my leg. It healed and now i have what seems to be a vein that is swollen and sore.After being active and running around it starts to hurt and makes me limp. I cant seem to find the issue anywhere. | Here as per your explanation I would like to known first how many days back you had bug bite. As well if there is swelling and pain with some work out with knee or weight-bearing then you need to take x-ray to rule out the chances of infection as well inflammation. However if there is any soft tissue inflammation then it will be visible only in MRI of knee. Here I suggest visiting an orthopedic or physiotherapist for proper examination and based on their advice you can go for scaling or x-ray. And follow the treatment as per report. You can also use cold pack or hot pack at home to have some more pain relief from pain. It will also help to reduce swelling if it is there. You are talking about a vein which is painful but may I need to know where exactly you have found the vein in knee. As per you, it is vein, but it can be something else also. And in which all movement it pains like while folding or straightening knee joint as well up to what range its pain free?. All these details are needed to guide you well. At home, you can try to apply ice cube massage along with hot pack on this so-called vein as per you and check. You can also use pain relieving ointment after massage and give rest to your knee for 1 week. If it does not go away then visit a specialist nearby. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am having abdominal and left low back spasms while I sleep. They occur while sleeping only, more pain on the left side in the abs and low back especially when I lay on the left side. I experience some pain laying on the right and less laying on my back. I feel as if I need to stretch and take deep breaths when the pain wakes me and it takes a few minutes for the pain to subside. As soon as I get out of bed, I am fine. Any ideas? Thanks, Kim | Greetings! Stomach pain at night is a symptom that may be specific for certain diseases but typically other clinical features will be evident. It can also be due to a host of causes that causes pain irrespective of the time of day. The first consideration when evaluating stomach pain at night is whether a meal was consumed recently, if yes your pain can be just due to gastritis! Another common association with stomach pain that is more common at night is lying down, whether on the back (supine) or face down (prone). These changes from the upright position may also be a more likely factor for eliciting or aggravating pain associated with certain postures. I would suggest you have a quick walk after you finish your dinner, which helps in digestion and may solve your abdominal pain! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,My grandmother is 83 years old and has been suffering from a mild form of glaucoma for three years now. When we consulted doctors earlier they suggested using eye drops than surgery. So we have been using Travo Z and Tear Drops daily and she is also able to see properly. Since one week she is experiencing pain in her eyes and has trouble looking at the light directly. Her eyes have also turned reddish. Please help. | Hello. Has she got operated for cataract? Any previous record of vision please share the latest one. Also, share the glaucoma test reports in which she was diagnosed as glaucoma and share the photo of eyes. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | SIr i am 24 years old unmarried boy. my problem is, when i over do some thing like pushing a car of my neighbour using my force and running . then after some distance my heart rate increases but beside it my down teeths feel tension , my body loses strength , i feel colapsed . i just laid down to calm my self , i recover when laid down. but i feel there is something wrong , it is a very bad feeling . it is not usual heart beat . I do heavy work with no problem but . when running and pushing work comes i fail. plz help. | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a low blood pressure or a metabolic disorder (thyroid dysfunction, a Chat Doctor. ). The fact that this occurs only in a certain position or a certain physical activity is indicative that it is not a serious medical condition. It doesn't seem to be related to any cardiac disorders (based on the symptomatology). Have you measured your blood pressure during these episodes? Orthostatic hypotension, could also explain this clinical scenario. I recommend consulting with a GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x-ray and some blood lab tests: - complete blood count-kidney and liver function tests-thyroid hormone levels-cortisol plasma levels-fasting glucose-blood electrolytes, etc. A head up tilt tests is needed to rule in/out a possible orthostatic hypotension. Meanwhile, I recommend performing a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, sports), to help you maintain a good physical performance and prevent any possible similar episodes. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Age: EighteenHeight: 56Hello, as of lately, my urine has been giving off a bad oder, but I drink a lot of water. I dont know if maybe I have a kidney infection or something of the sort, or if its because of the whole milk (Lactose) I have with my breakfast every morning.I am Lactose intolerant, but not to the extreme. My stomach seems to handle at least one cup, but more than that puts me in pain. (cramps and such)Also, I havent had my period in over three months, and Ive taken a pregnancy test and came up negative. I did notice my hormone change as soon as my ache died down A LOT. Could that be the cause of my hormones? or could it be linked to my urine problem. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. It may be due to kidney infection or hormonal imbalances. You should go for urine routine and microscopic examination. It will give you exact diagnosis whether you have kidney infection or not. Then take treatment accordingly. You may need oral contraceptive pills to regulate your bleeding. So consult your gynecologist once and take treatment for that. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi. Last Monday I was at work when all of a sudden my upper back area had a burning sensation and then I felt like my sides and chest had pressure. Mostly noticed in my sides and back. Then I felt a little dizzy. Lasted a couple of minutes. I am 51 years old. I quit smoking 10 months ago. I am about 30 lbs overweight. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. We need to first rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms because you are smoker, obese and having age more than 50. So you are at risk for heart diseases. Get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry about cardiac diseases. You are mostly having HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Smoking, obesity and old age are known risk factor for HERD. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of burning chest pain. So avoid stress and tension. Lose weight and quit smoking as soon as possible. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I have been prescribed steroid tablets and clarithromicin for a bad chest infection. Since I started with the chest infection my legs and hip have been aching which is more noticeable at night. I was wondering if I can take paracetamol with the above? I was worried of the amount id be taking as I need 6 steroid tablets everyday for 5 days. Thanks Leanne | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I think you should consult pulmonologist and discuss your problem again. As high dose steroids are not given in lung infection. Steroids actually flare up the infection and worsen it. Your hip and leg pain can be due to 1. Infection2. Steroid induced myositis. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. You may not require steroids. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi,My name is Benu Khanna. I am 30 yrs old and a mother. My baby is 15 months old and I am not getting any time to exercise... Also my eating habits have gone bad. I dont eat on time sometimes no lunch, the other times no breakfast etc. I need a way to keep my body fit and healthy.. I dont have time to go to Gym.. nor much time to exercise at home.. Plz suggest something I need to burn fat from my upper body...(back fat and arms). Is there any Homeopathic or Ayurvedic medicine to loose fat only... Regards,Benu | Welcome to Chat Doctor. There are so many medicines in Ayurveda, homeopathy and even in apathy. But without diet and exercise management it will not work. You have to be manage you diet pattern. Avoid oily, fatty foods. Make regular habits of diet for lunch and dinner or take frequent small diet. Eat more fruit juices, vegetable soups and high fiber diet. Do regular exercise (aerobics). Yoga will be helpful. Remember this....there is no any shortcut to reduce weight. Consult a good dietitian for better planning. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I have been having episodes of blacking out very briefly followed by swallowing difficulty, squeezing in the chest and racing heart. i am a 40 yr old female and i do have heart arrythmias such as PVCs,PACs and Inappropriate Sinus Tach. I also have a B12 deficiency but get monthly injections for those. What could be causing my symptoms? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are known case of various heart arrhythmias, possibility of worsening this arrhythmia is more because you're all symptoms like chest tightness, squeezing in chest, rapid pulse rate etc. are common symptoms of uncontrolled arrhythmia. So immediately consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG 2. 2d echo 3. Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). You may need radio frequency ablation (RFA) surgery for permanent treatment of arrhythmia. So consult cardiologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I experienced difficulty in retracting the foreskin and pulling it down over the penis head (mild phimosis). With difficulty, I manage in 10 minutes. Do this fornightly to clean the penis. I wish to avoid circumcision and understand the application of Lignocaine gel will help. Should I apply it on penis gland or head or on top of the foreskin? | Hi. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. The application is a local anesthetic. Wherever you have pain when you retract foreskin (mostly skin will have pain). You can apply Lignocaine. You cannot apply Lignocaine inside of your foreskin since you have phimosis. So the external application is only possible. Considering your age, kindly rule our other causes of phimosis. Keep blood sugar under control and take antibiotics and apply the local moisturizing gel. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi im a 35 year old male with stenosis ,disc desease and L4 L5 disc herniation, disc tears leaking fluid on nerves ending aswell as extreme pain numbness weakness in right thigh left to but not like right....so much pain in right thigh couldnt bear to have another ekg or emg sorry kinda no the terms not all. (nerve test). found to be disabled withen 30 days of required exam by state SSD board dotors. no lawyer no court. I was injured on job and never recovered. hae lean reports from dotor who took year off prior to that dotor went to kinya afria help me find a dotor to pik up and understand my situation | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your discomfort on account of pain and numbness, and lack of any firm treatment plan. You need to consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for treatment and evaluation. Initial treatment would consist of neuropathic pain medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin, and physiotherapy. Only a minority would not improve with these, who would require epidural injections and surgery. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have an almost grown wisdom tooth and now my gums are swelled and painful. I am using water and salt to ease the pain, but it comes back. I cant open my mouth fully, it hurts. Its the second day and I am having problems to swallow. Also, its hard to clean the tooth since its way back in my mouth. 6 years ago I had a wisdom tooth who grew under my last tooth which was taken out. | Hi there, Thanks for writing your query, Wisdom tooth is the last tooth to erupt in the oral cavity and often its eruption is associated with symptoms like pain and discomfort in eating, difficulty in opening mouth, swelling in the jaws and cheek bite. Wisdom teeth are often tilted in position and impacted in the bone, gums overlying the tooth usually undergoes inflammation, shows pain and swelling known as peritonitis. I would suggest you to go for symptomatic treatment at home like gargling with lukewarm saline water or antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine or Betadine. You may need to get an OPG radiograph done for you which will show the exact position of the tooth, consult a dentist and get the tooth extracted surgically. Continue with the course of antibiotic Augmenting 625Β mg along with analgesics like diclofenac two times daily for 3 to 5 days. I hope this helps, take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My daughter has been dealing with nodule in her neck and she just visited a dr bout ten weeks ago and they did an ultra sound and found that one of the nodules is now 12 cm big. They did a referal to a endo dr and after waiting for two months foe the appt they told her they didnt take her ins. so then they had to start the process over now she is scheduled to go to another one on May 1st. I m really concerned that this is taking so long and wonder what the odds are of i being cancer. She has also been having pain in her side and wont go to the dr for it but I talk to her earlier and its gotten worse and if she doesnt feel better in morn she is suppose to call her dr. sorry just a worried mom. | A nodule in the neck could mean a number of things including an infection, tuberculosis or cancer. However, a nodule that is increasing in size should definitely raise suspicion of cancer. The best way out would be to get a needle test (FNAC) from the nodule. That will indicate whether there is any chance of there being cancer or if it is definitely cancerous or if it is entirely something else. It is a simple test done on outpatient basis at any lab. |
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