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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have a history of heart problems. I have had multiple heart attacks and a double bypass after 4 stents failed and still continue to have them. but here lately I been getting really light headed and then my right eyes vision will go completely black and I am just sitting here relaxing. also been having weakness in right arm. should I be concerned? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of TIA-transient ischemic attacks. In this condition, the blood flow to a part of brain is reduced for a while, resulting in these symptoms such as vision loss and arm weakness, and complete recovery occurs in a few hours (always within 24 hours). You should see a neurologist, get MRI and angiogram done, and start on aspirin. I hope my answer 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 | My 8 month old little has slept through the night since the day she was born! For the past three days she has been waking up screaming in Pain! We change her diaper we feed, give her some medicine for her teething but nothing seems to be helping her, is there something wrong with her | Hello, This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in the air too. You will be more convinced. Usually, I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief. The two best ways to relieve this distress is -1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding until the baby burps out the swallowed air.2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi. I suffer with chronic joint pain was recently diagnosed with Crohns disease. Also after routine lab test found liver enzymes were 750. Dont drink or use any tobacco products or illegal drugs. Liver enzymes have come down to 168 and are holding at that. Any suggestions? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Noted you have Crohn disease...with elevated liver enzymes.... Here you have to continue with Chat Doctor. . And take care to rest liver by low fat diet... Avoid strenuous exercise.... Fruit juice more..... Avoid excess fried and fatty food. Non veg totally prohibited.... You can take adequate protein diet to regain muscle mass and fast healing.... Avoid alcohol.... If your enzymes remain elevated still then I want to rule out secondary amyloidosis induce by chronic inflammatory disease like you have Crohn ... Biopsy might need. Take care.... |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi im a 56 year old im 51 weigh 169 now was 172 but few months ago went to dr and my numbers were high for liver ast 146 today did unlsound and sent me to spelisist which he told me to lose some weight see if numbers go down did a emune blood work what can i do to lose weight ive been walking every day for 4 5 miles ive cut back onn breads and sweets just drink water once in a while 1 hi im a 56 year old lady i take blood pressue meds 25 mg. but a few months aago went to dr. for check up yearly had high numbers for liver , so had a sogram done show fatty liver was sent to specilist he looked at numbers and sogram said he though try to lose weight and go on diet watch calorie intake which i been doing ive been walking every day 4-5 miles eating better but still not losing but a few lbs. i was 172first visit to dr. in end of feb this morning was 169 had liver blood work again last week and my numbers are ast 146 , what can i do to get this weight off and get my numbers down . the speclist said may do a biposey when i go back in sept if my numbers dont go down , but the results from my reg. dr, blood work last week still show high 146 ,what are normal numbers , i will be carry these results to my speclist in sept , put dont know what to do no ins. for biposey and husband not working , but cant get ins, say we have to many bills plus have three cars but just owe on one , but what can i do to help with my high numbers | Welcome to Chat Doctor. Increase in Liver enzymes can be due to alcohol or viral or fatty changes of liver in some is associated. I advise you to stop taking alcohol if you have a habit. Pleasde mention your Viral screening status. You can reduce weight efficiently by following regularly timed meals, low fat diet, diet rich in vitamins. You should take 5-6 liters of water a day. Practice exercises like Jogging or running. If you have any symptoms like yellow urine, abdominal pain you should see your doctor as early as possible. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi there. I m wondering about my 6 year old son. I noticed when he was in the bath that one of his testicles is almost not there at all. Is this normal? He had a hydrocele when he was about 2. It went away on it s own. It doesn t hurt or bother him at all. | This is absolutely a normal phenomenon. During sudden temperature change there is testicular muscle and ligamenta contracture which pulls the testes upwards. The question is why one is seen and one not actually this protective mechanism is still developing and will become fully established at the age when sperms need to be preserved inside testis. So nothing to worry, if the testis comes back and disappears. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | One child has produced from inactive HBS ag father, During the childhood hbsag detectable in serum? if not, what age it will become detect. | I am not able to actually get your question well, but let me brief out hepatitis is classified as confirmed or probable cases.1. If father is a carrier and mother not at all anything, both mother and child gets immunization2. If mother is a carrier or confirmed both situation, father should get vaccines and son on birth should get passive immunization as immunoglobulins. (hep glob)see hepatitis b management has taken a huge expansion lately and should consult a hepatologist before you take your final decision, cos lot depends on HBS AG, Head, antics, ALT and even the PCR-DNA of b virus |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, my mother is 69. Past three weeks her serum creatinine levels have been increasing from 1.8 to 1.9 and now it is 2.0. Shes been complaining of tiredness and sluggishness and breathlessness. She has compression fracture in her spine and has oestoporosis. She also has thyroid for which she is taking medicine. She had septicemia in the past hence we want to rule out any serious problem right away. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has renal disease. Her fatigue and breathlessness is due to renal problem. She should go for complete renal function test and ultrasound abdomen to find the cause. Continue your medicine for thyroid. For Septicaemia, she should take higher antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Around 4 weeks back, i experienced pain in my perineum region along with some twitching in my scrotum .Doctor told me it is a mere stretch(i can remember weightlifting same day) and gave antiinflammatory drugs. within 4 days the pain in perineum was gone, but a minor pain in scrotum in both testicles have started. I have checked for lumps or swelling, but couldnot find anything.There is no burning during pee either. My only problem is slight discomfort sometime in right and sometime in left. please help | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. The stretch injury may take time to heal. You just have to wait until the same heals. It may take some 2-3 weeks time. Until then try not stretching the same area. You need to rest the part to help it heal. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. You just need to contact me on this below-mentioned link:bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | c5-c6- left central and foraminal broad-based protrusion with endplate marginal osteophyte formation results in flattening of the left ventral cord. End plate marginal osteophyte abuts the exiting left c6 ventral nerve root. Left greater than right uncovertebral hypertrophy and facet arthrosis contribute to moderate left foraminal narrowing.What??? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . From your given report I think you have cervical radiating pain due to nerve compression. Such nerve compression may show neuropathic pain towards your right shoulder and even may reach your hands and fingers. In mild cases such pain may subside simultaneously with relaxation and even without medication. You may avoid heavy lifting, over weighing, vigorous movements, bad sleeping or sitting postures. Physiotherapy sessions with a good chiropractor, hot massages, yoga and spinal straightening exercises are of good value in all cases. For my patients I may suggest painkillers like Advil tab when needed, hot gentle massaging with topical gels of anti-inflammatory, B12 vitamin supplement, muscle relaxants will be effective for most of the cases. Steroid tabs or injections may be prescribed if needed in more sever cases. If pain persists I recommend you follow your MRI results with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello Sir,I am doing a mba from a decent college after 2 yrs of job in IT sector. I have come to realisation that I have been unhappy for past 8 years. I think that if I Die it would be sweet release from this hell.Please help me if you have any solution. | Hello user - I understand your concerns - you have not detailed out all the symptoms however a long term unhappiness may be the feature of a dysthymia illness caused by certain biological, psychological and social factors - since you have posted this question here I assume that still there is hope inside you which is battling with the death wishes, which obviously are not your true wishes and are a state of mind which can be assessed and treated with medicines and behavioral therapy with help of a psychiatrist and psychologist - Take care - available for further queries |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi i m 30 yr old guy and i am suffering from high bp past 3 year.my bp mesurment 140/90 and 150/100.some times i blackout and heavyness in my eyes.i take half tablet nebistar h from 6 months.and now from 5 days before my bp raise 160/100 and i rush to hospital.and they have done ecg.everythings ok.bt nw from two days i feel heavyness in my head like pressure and i feel indiegation badly too..nw i started homeopathy medicine..how can i get best results to get rid from high bp..please suggest | Hello, High blood pressure is commonly due to stress, inadequate sleep, unhealthy diet, kidney disease, thyroid issues, genetics or being overweight. Unmanaged hypertension commonly triggers CAD & Stroke. Quit smoking, alcohol, fatty food, cut on salt intake, cut on high protein diet & red meat. Do regular exercises, maintain a low BMI, avoid sedentary lifestyle. Stay well HY Chat Doctor. You are suggested to see a GP & get physically examined. Get blood (CBC, Lipid profile, stress test, T3, T4 TSH, Urinalysis, etc.) & Imaging tests done to detect thyroid, kidney or any developing CAD. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need diuretics. Hope I have answered your query, take care. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had my tubes tied in 2004 after my 2bd child. It has been 10 years And I recently been experiencing some symptoms of pregnancy. Can u get get pregnant after 10yrs being tied??? I m have been spotting these last few days with pain Also. My las menstrual cycle was a week and half ago??? | Hallow Dear, Though failure of tubal ligation is not unknown, pregnancy after 10 years of tubal ligation is very rare. Moreover, you had your last menstrual period just a week and half ago. So there is no chance that you are pregnant. You have not specified which pregnancy symptoms you are experiencing. If it is nausea and vomiting, it could be due to acidity or gastrointestinal disturbances. Try some antacid; if it does not give you any relief, please report to your physician. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I discovered yesterday a lump at the base of my skull on the right side. The lump is like one would get if I walked into a door or got hit in the head. It is painful in that spot and to the touch with sore muscle pain in shoulder and neck. I am a diabetic, but I think this i a lymph node swelling. What can I do to get rid of this lump and stop the pain | HI, Dear,Thanks for the inquisitive query to Chat Doctor.1-I studied your query in depth.2-In my opinion, this painful lump at your skull base is most probably -a lymphadenitis with infective pathology like boil in the scalp-as you are a known diabetic, which appears to be out of control.3-I would advise you to consult physician who would check the CBC, FBS, pps, and would treat it with antibiotics and NSAIDs,3-a- if no relief, and the pain and swelling in the skull base increases, then surgeon would be needed to Chat Doctor. 4-Hope this would solve your query .5-Wellcome for more queries to me On Chat Doctor.6-Thnks once again for your inquisitive query. Have a Good Day.!! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Id a miscarriage in August, one menstrual cycle completed in Sep after miscarriage, Later I didnt get periods in Oct, Pregnency test is positive now. Will there be any complications as Im conceived immediately after miscarriage ? Do I need to take any extra care to protect my baby ? | Hi, Conceiving after 2-3 myths of abortion is not a problem. I hope doctor had found a reason for that abortion, if not you should meet you doctor have an early scan to confirm health of the baby. You will also need extra hormonal support for this pregnancy & few investigations like blood Sugar, Serum Thyroid, He %, Urine routine & specific investigations based on previous results. Also do confirm if the pregnancy line in test is dark, hormones of previous pregnancy stay on for long & may give a positive result even without a pregnancy. All the best Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have been working as a gamma rays scanner for the last 9 months, i work on it for a total of 4-6 hrs per day, i am worried if i am prone to cancer due to working on gamma rays scanner. pl. advice. | Hi. To begin with I would like to tell you that even I work in nuclear medicine, about 8 hours a day for the past 5 years. I am doing just fine. :). I have known people who worked for over 40 years. Coming to scientific explanation, you are exposed to radiation because of your occupation. (Occupational radiation exposure). You must be provided with TLD badge, which is changed every 3 months. You must also be taught the safe handling of radioactivity. If all the safety precautions are followed, people exposed to radiation during their occupation, don't have increased risk of cancer compared to others. You must also remember that almost everyone in this world is exposed to radiation (natural background radiation) which is in the scale of 3-5 MTV. Because of your occupation, you might receive an additional 1 to 1.5 MTV per year which is not dangerous. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, i recently had a laporoscopy to drain 3 cysts (2 on the right tube and 1 on the left) and i am due back in 5 weeks to unblock them. i have been back to hospital 3 times since as pains no better they did another scan and said the cyst had shrunk and i would have to just wait for the appointment as there is nothing more they can do, they said that the second appointment may not even be surgery as its a clinical appointment. I have also noticed on the discharge note under procedures it says Hydrosalpinx and this was never mentioned in hospital (i now know what it means after researching on the web). I am so confused and now have no idea what the laporoscopy was for?? please help Thanks | Thank you for your query. Would you please clarify a few things for me?1) how old are you?2) have you had any abdominal or pelvic surgeries?3) have you had any pelvic infections?4) do you have child Chat Doctor. I will do my best to clarify this for you. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are paired structures (one on each side). The ovaries and the fallopian tubes are in proximity (to facilitate retrieval of the released egg) and the tubes connect to the Uterus, one on each side. During each menstrual cycle, follicles (in the ovaries) develop, one of which will release the egg(ovulation) which is collected by the fallopian tube and transferred into the uterus. If it meets sperm on the May, it may get fertilized and develop into an embryo and implant in the uterus, resulting in pregnancy. While the egg develops and is released, the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) also develops and prepares itself for receiving an embryo. In the absence of pregnancy, this lining is shed and a period/menstruation results. Endometriosis is a condition where this lining grows elsewhere (other than inside the uterus), like on the ovary, tubes, abdominal organs and wall. Chocolate cysts (due to the chocolate colored fluid in the) or endometriosis cysts form and can be problematic (cause pain, inflammation, infertility)Ovarian cysts include different types of cysts (functional, Desmond, endometriosis, tumors)small (less than 5cms) functional cysts are mostly benign and go away on their own in a couple of months. Large & persistent functional cysts, Desmond and complex cysts, need to be removed and examined assess underlying pathology. Endometriotic cysts need to be decompressed and the condition medically/hormonally controlled to preserve and enable fertility. Hy |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I fell off my bike and grazed my shoulder, knee, the whole of my back, and my hip. It isnt hurting anywhere else but my hip and it does not sting but it is bruised and I walk with a limp. Im really worried because its starting to hurt my effect my spine. What should I do? | Hello, Given your level of concern about what sounds to have been at least a moderately severe accident affecting a decent amount of body surface area, I would recommend you be seen by a doctor who can examine the fully exposed and affected surface of the skin and areas that were contused or concussed on the ground. They may decide that x-rays are warranted plus they would be able to help you cleanse and prevent infection of the body parts that were scraped up. They may be able to get some type of ambulatory assistance if your walking is not that easy or painful as well as prescribe some type of pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello Doctor, I am having abdominal pain and burning sensation past 10 years and mainly I feel the pain or burning sensation in early morning, sometime evening. I have consulted the doctors and done some test like endoscopy, liver function, USG ABD and took some tablets as advised by doctors... Still I am having problem, please advice. Medicines: PAN 40, DROTIN DS, ZINTAC, STIMULIV, DOMSTAL, NEKSIUM, MOZA 5, ULGEL Syrup TEST Result: FATTY LIVER 13.2 CM, GALL BLADER Normal, KIDNEY Normal, BLADDER Normal | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history related to your problem of 10 years and the medicines you have taken. You have taken all the available medicines, undergone so many tests, fatty liver can not cause such pain for such a long time. You have a burning sensation in early morning and sometimes at evening. This gives a clue that it is possibly a problem with acidity related to the stress. The moment you get up the stress builds up very fast and the acidity with it. Occasional increase in the evening has the same reason. Throughout the day due to daily chores of life, office and whatever you have you end to forget the problems and so is the pain too. You should take all the related tablets at as late as possible in the night This will cover the early morning problem related to stress to get a relief. You may request your Doctor to add a medicine which takes care of your stress and anxiety. Changes in diet, avoiding all the foods and beverages which you know enhance your problem. Divide you total intake into 4 equal parts to be spaced in such a way that it covers the stomach throughout the day. Avoid all the activities of life - which gives you stress and anxiety. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello my friend. I have a friend who recently got a job, cleaning bathroom/shower areas at a flying J, truck gas station. His left had just between the wrist and knuckle areas are showing dime size bruises. His right arm, just above the wrist area now has a silver dollar, deep purple hematoma, and it s bleeding. He just got it today. | Hi there Thank you for your question. If your friend developed the bruises without being hurt, it is important for him to visit his doctor. This suggests a bleeding disorder. If he bleeds easily from his gums when brushing his teeth, it is also suggestive of a bleeding problem. The doctor will run a blood test to check his bleeding profile i.e. whether his blood has enough platelets to clot. Other blood tests might also be done based on the results. If the bruises are on the skin that was exposed to cleaning chemicals, he could be experiencing chemical burns or contact dermatitis. This is easily treated with topical antiseptic creams (silver sulfadiazine) for burns and anti histamine (allergen) with topical steroids for contact dermatitis. If this is the cause, he should wear gloves when cleaning so that he does not expose himself to the chemicals. If in doubt, and bruises are developing spontaneously anywhere on the body, I recommend visiting the doctor for the blood tests I mentioned above. Thank you. Keep well. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | sir now iam 46 yr male.i attempt first sex in 18th year.at this time i have affected herpes in my pennis.but i have clearing water to my pennis every day.but iam sugar patient.nowadays i have affected lungs problems. what can i do for solve this problem. i know very well heerpes viruse is not curable | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern.First consult pulmonologist and diagnose your lung problems. Diabetes can cause lung infection, bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis etc. You will need chest x-ray, PUT (Pulmonary Function Test) and CT thorax to diagnose lung disease. Treatment is based on diagnosis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and anti-fibrotic (Perfinodone) Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright. Consult pulmonologist 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 | Ive had a lower back strain/pain/injury dec. 2014 . I was off of wrk for 4 months. Jan. 2016 I got 4 spinal taps in emerge which caused lower back pain again and bad headaches which eventually subsided but I still get on occasion with certain positions of my body. What are the long term effects of the spinal taps. This pain refuses to go away.. Its been well over a year | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion I think you may need some physical activities to prevent pressure on your spine and your back muscles. Physiotherapy sessions with a good chiropractor, hot massages, spinal straightening exercises and even yoga is very helpful in most of the cases. Try to avoid heavy lifting, obesity, over weighing, vigorous movements, bad sleeping or sitting postures, and you will be fine. Long term effects may include headaches (post lumbar picture)it may stay for 2 to 3 weeks, back pain or discomfort, bleeding or brain stem herniation are the most common effects. Try to follow previous instructions and if pain persist I recommend MRI on spine to rule out any kind of spinal injuries like discs or herniation and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, im a 27 year old male and i was lifting some heavy concrete and swinging a sledgehammer at my job...i felt a lil back pain that day just really tired......i woke in the morning and and my upper butt tailbone area hurt so bad i could barely get outta bed... its been 4 days now and its still hurting..its when i hit a 145 degree angle the pain is so bad that my legs buckle and when i sit down, even on soft objects, my tailbone area and upper butts area still hurt...can you please help me...im really hurting...from a sitting position i walk with my back hunch over cause i get jolting pains when i try to stand up straight...can you help??? | Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.come advice you to take hot water fermentation with proper rest. You can take anti-inflammatory dose which will take down your pain. If still the pain is more than consult an orthopedics doctor who is advice you to get x-ray done to rule out any underlying problem. Once you pain resolved start some mild stretches and strengthening exercises for your back which will prevent reoccurrence of pain. If you need any further information, kindly revert to me, I will be glad to assist you. If you find this answer informative, kindly reply vote of thanks. Much appreciated! With best wishes, Tehzib sailed |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My father in law is 89 years old, has stage 4 cancer, is in renal failure, has a pace maker and has been given 3 to 9 months to live. He has had 3 blood transfusions in the last 3 months. The skilled nursing facility where he resides has said that his haemoglobin in down to 7.1 and they want to send him to the hospital for yet another transfusion. What am I to do? How low is too low for him? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Stage 4 cancer is incurable, and no treatment is available. We can only give palliative treatment. Palliative treatment is consists of1. Palliative chemotherapy2. Palliative radiotherapy3. Nutrition support in the form of protein, multivitamin. Blood transfusion if hemoglobin is low.4. Painkillers. So if his hemoglobin is 7 then blood transfusion should be given. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi - i was recently hospitalized with what was diagnosed as cellulitis in my upper left arm. i had gone to the doctor and received a vaccination on thursday and by friday i had fever, chills, redness & swelling. i was hospitalized for 5 days on IV antibiotics and now i am home and finished with all antibiotics. the problem is now i have pain in that arm and a feeling of numbness and burning. | Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern. After having gone through the history given you seem to have neuropathic pain due to accidental nerve injury caused by the vaccine. Now, since your cellulitis seems to be treated well with IV antibiotics, you need to consult your doctor for proper clinical examination and further treatment which may involve use of NSAID painkillers and Gabapentin along with Mecobolamine tablets. Hope this will help. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i have a rough mole most circular in shape, light to slightly dark brown in color, rough and bump about the size of half a pencil eraser. it is red in the middle and often itches and feels strange. Like I said it is rough and bumpr unlike other moles that are smooth to the skin. It is located in the center of my chest between my deltoids... | HIT hank for choosing ChatDoctorAs you described here the location of this lesion it seems it could be the wart, or a simple mole, the final diagnosis is depended upon the clinical examination, in either of conditions it needs to be excised under local anesthesia and the specimen should be sent for histopathological examination for differential diagnosis, better consult to some skin specialist for further advise, Have good day. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband is deployed to Iraq. Since there he has been bit by bugs thought to be bed bugs initially, then deemed to be another bug (not sure air fleas, sand fleas) leaving bumps the turned red and itched like crazy Then he was stung by something on the side of his neck right over his gland just under his ear. The bite stung for 45 mins and swelled up enough for people to notice it and comment on it. Then he got a swollen gland that did not go away with antibiotics. The Dr did a needle biopsy and wasnt happy with the results. He was then sent to have the gland removed and that sent for a biopsy. We are waiting on results now. Then obvious first assumption is lymphoma. My question is can all the venom from the incidents also make the gland swell and not got down or disappear with the use of antibiotics? I am so hoping this could be the reason for the gland issue rather than the other. He told the Dr but he still went on with the gland removal. Maybe he was just airing om the safer side removing it. | Hi, I would need further specific details to answer your question but however with the currently available details I would try and help you out. Yes, It is possible for a gland to swell up after multiple insect bites. It can persist for longer if there is some local infection in the bite site. It can persist even with use of antibiotics when the infection is resistant to that antibiotic given. So some more information needed to answer this question are whether the doctor tried more than one course of antibiotic. Secondly, If it is a lymphoma, the gland usually does not swell up in a very short duration unless there was a small lymphoma which suddenly enlarged in size due to some RARE complication in the tumor. If that was so then the gland should have been painful and red. Was it the case? If your answer to that question was "He was all normal till insect bite and suddenly there was a large swelling of the gland" - then its most likely that it's not lymphoma |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband visited a doctor today, concerned about rash that has spread from a few bumps on neck and has spread onto chest, buttock and genitals. He developed a sore throat and cold like symptoms one week ago and then rash appeared, pimple like whitehead hard bumps. Skin feels itchy but rash is not. The doctor just believes it is an allergic reaction. Any thoughts? | Thanks for query on Chat Doctor. Most likely it is due to some allergic reaction. You have to be watchful for triggering factor. It usually occurs due to exposure to chemical, irritants,perfumes, body lotion, soap,some diet. White head bumps indicate development bacterial infection. Take levocetrizine to subside allergic reaction proper antibiotic like azithromycin to subside infection. Apply calamine lotion on rashes and antibiotic, mild steroid containing cream on bumps. Keep in touch with your doctor for proper diagnosis and medical management. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, i had a nerve conduction test today, and was told i have pressure on nerves in both wrists, i am worried about what the next procedure will be, i had the same test about 2 years ago which showed carpal tunnel, i had operation on right hand for this but it didnt work. | Hi, As it was CTS 2 years ago and got operated which seemed to failed I think you should try for a competitive physiotherapist and take the sessions under his guidance. Hot water fermentation, proper biomechanics induces stretching, MFR, IA STM should help. The flexor retinaculum at the wrist joint is getting overexcited by the nerve supply and the case is now of reduce nerve consumer beneath it. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases with CTS are never operated and helped much better with proper physiotherapy guidance and therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi I have been have fullness and back pain for about a month I went ot my GI he sent me for a ulrasound it can back saying the pancreas look different my gi said that everything else looked ok but beacuse the lab tech worded the report it was better to do a CT I have been having gas and buring pains in my right abdomin my dr told me not to lose any sleep | Hi. As has been rightly noted on ultrasonography and as advised by your GI, this looks to be pancreatitis. There are various reasons of pancreatitis and may also be related to the diseases of the liver and gall bladder, sphincter of Odd dysfunction, alcoholism and so on. The best way to get a proper diagnosis, I would advise you to undergo MRCP- Magnetic resonance CholecystoPancreatography and Endoscopic ultrasonography and CT scan. Every investigation shows together a proper diagnosis and then her can plan a proper course of management. IF required an ERCP for diagnosis and treatment like sphincetotomy, stenting can be done to give you proper relief. The tests of liver function, sugar are a must as also a test of stool. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, I m a 25 years old male, Day before yesterday I was full of sweat and felt vertigo and even was unable to move. next day when get checked my Blood pressure was 140/90. I drink twice in a week. so can you suggest what precautions should i take. Please suggest some medicines as well. Regards A.K | Hello, I don't know about your body weight, height, and duration you have been having high pressure. In order to rule out any disease, I need more information from you. However, as u want to know only the preventive measures then I would suggest you to cut down Chat Doctor. e. u can consume 20 g alcohol once a week if your pressure is not elevated), eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid canned, fat-rich foods, and salty foods. Walk every day for at least 30 mins. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband has high blood pressure, is on Coversyl 10mg, has had erratic readings at home today207/174 164/107 right arm and 122/83 151/98 left arm. this is the first time I have taken both arms forhim. How dangerous is this ? his kidneys are already affected. | Hi Thanks for posting your query. See there is a significant difference in his blood pressure readings between his left and right arms. This indicates that there might be some problems in aorta (major blood vessel of the body) or some obstruction in blood supply to the right arm. He requires 2D Echo and MR angiogram scan of his right arm to check for the problem. Yes if Blood pressure is not under control for long time it can harm the kidneys. Kindly get Serum creatinine and urine albumin to check if kidneys are affected. If kidneys are already affected then more aggressive control of blood pressure is required. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I had sex with condom. Is there any chance to get affected with HIV? Until now, there are no symptoms. Generally, how many days will it take to identify HIV after sex? Please suggest, and I am a bit worried. Generally, in my company, they conduct medical tests yearly and in that it shows negative. | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctor. Doing sex with condom is safe unless it has torn or leaked. Was your partner a known case or later diagnosed to be HIV positive? Company tests that you have done, if it was for HIV and if it is negative, then you need not worry about it as test results will be positive in four to eight weeks after exposure. And the symptoms and presentation may be late and vary depending on the patient\s immunity and other things. It is present with some symptoms be delayed even up to a decade or more. If you are already tested for HIV, and it is negative, then I do not think there is any reason to worry about your incident. If not yet tested and you want to clear your doubt, get it checked after this Covid period. It is not an emergency. Be careful and take safety measures. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My baby is 1 month a a week old he keeps on weeping for whole night...........after so much checkup with doctors it is observed that he is having gas in the stomach how can we cure it and we are giving him dexolac beside his mothers milk......is it is safe to give dexolac or we shall go for lactogen | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor, I understand your query and concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of Acute gastroenteritis. I advise giving him Syrup.Orin o, tab.domestic for 5 days. Avoid spicy foods. Give ORS sachets, buttermilk,coconut water regularly. Maintain adequate hygiene. Consult your pediatrician for expert management. Hope I have answered your query at the moment, Post your further queries if any, Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have been experiencing severe migraines bi-monthly for 2 months now, I have unusual bruising on my legs, I had a ct scan last week that was negative but today I notice a large soft lump on upper back between my right shoulder blade and my spine the area is very sore and my right arm is hurting as well. What can be done to determine what this is all about?I am 46 years old, in good health with no significant health history. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of either lipoma or sebaceous cyst is high. Lipoma is fat containing benign swelling, and it is common on back. Same way sebaceous cyst is also common on back. Usually these are painless in nature. But if infected than they cause pain. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination and ultrasound examination of local part for the diagnosis of this lump. You may need surgical removal if it is infected. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 12 years of age. Every year I go up to a place named Lake Tahoe where the air is very dry and I am always in the sun. My skin gets VERY dry, red, bumpy, rashy, and I get twitches of itching every 5 seconds. I am miserable. I havent slept for the past 4 nights. HELP!! I have eczema. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of Chat Doctor. Need not worry. You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should apply renovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene. You should avoid exposure to sunlight and cover your skin always with moist cloth. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get skin patch test and allergy test done to find out exact cause of disease 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 am 55 years old, having arthopedic problems, having joint severe pains in body joints specially in legs joints. today I started to use Diclogesic 50 after every 8 hours, after using of 2 tablets, I relaxed little bit from pain.Tell me. I have to continue this medicine or other, suggest me. | HiDiclogesic is a very good analgesic Chat Doctor. It reduces inflammation and pain related to musculoskeletal disorders. Long term use such as three to four weeks should be avoided due to the side effects. Nausea, gastritis,aggravation of peptic ulcer, salt and water retention, constipation or diarrhea can occur. Hβ blockers or proton pump inhibitors can be taken to avoid gastritis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My daughter had a spinal operation to remove a non cancerous tumor. It was reported that her hemoglobin has dropped from a12 to 9 to now 8. The Dr said that a blood transfusion may be needed? What does this mean for ones hemoglobin to drop to an eight? Why a transfusion? Please explain! Thank you | Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise you cancer is a catabolic condition which catabolize many of the nutrient of the body. Condition known as Paraneoplastic syn Chat Doctor. So anemia is common is cancer. You can take the blood transfusion for the severe anemia will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I did my ECG today in which I got a first-degree atrioventricular block. What does this mean and is this a serious issue? What is its cause and treatment, please? | Hello. A first-degree heart block means there is a slight delay in conduction of heart impulse from one chamber to another, that is from atria to ventricles.This is not a serious issue. There are many causes for it, few are, congenital defects in the heart, old age, taking some ChatDoctor. If you are having any symptoms then only you should investigate it further, otherwise, do not worry about it. This will decide your treatment. If you are not having any symptoms then do not worry. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have had lower back pain for past 2 weeks following a period whicChatDoctore out of the blue after 2 yrs of no periods. I have had menopausal symptoms for past 2 yrs. Im 46yrs old. 36hrs ago I had a diagnostic hysteroscopy and a biopsy was taken. The hysteroscopy was done in an outpatients and nothing untoward was found.Since yesterday my lower constant back pain is worse - unrelieved by NSAIDs and simple analgesia. No frequency or painful urination symptoms, no fever, just the pain in the back. Any ideas? | Just get a BMD done. A post menopausal women is more prone to osteoporosis. Also get your Serum calcium and it D level checked. I am sure you will have hypocalcemia. Just start calcium and vitamin D tablet like Tab Climax Forte once a day. Along with that take sachet Cairo once a week for e period of 8 weeks if calcium and vitamin D level is very low. Start some back stretching exercises and also have at least one glass of milk every day. I am sure the symptom will get relieved in 1-2 months time. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi doc, may i know what is the effect of putting toothpaste on the anus/anal, coz i noticed a have a little bit of flesh that came out from it i just noticed it yesterday,is it dangerous? may i know what is the thing came out..may i know the natural remedy or medicine for this? thank you. godbless. | From your history possibly it is an internal piles.It's likely to be 1st degree internal piles. Kindly have bowel habits very clear. Every morning you should clean your bowel. Should not get constipated. Take more fiber foods like spinach and fruits.(reddish, banana,etc.)your mode of work-should not sit for prolonged time. Have some break and go for a walk. Things like persistent cough, Constipation will increase your problem. You can take handful of Chat Doctor. Thank you if need Ayurveda medication. Kindly inform more details about you and symptoms |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, my sister is suffering memory loss due to the anxiety disorder . I would like to know what she should do to improve her memory loss problem? She has been taking medication for anxiety for couple years. But it does not seem to help much. She stopped working 3 years ago hoping it would be less stress and become better. However, the stress less life does not help on her memory problem. It becomes so bad that she lost the ability to handle simple tasks and affect her daily life. In order to avoid anxiety, she does not want to learn anything new or do anything that requires thinking. She claimed that she just need a peaceful life. I m afraid her brain will eventually get rusted and she will no longer to take care of herself if she continue to live a life like this. Should I push her to exercise her brain more? Will that trigger her anxiety problem? Please help! | Hi, For treatment of any problem its cause should be removed. From your history it is clear that anxiety and depression is the most probable cause of her memory loss. From symptoms severity it appears that, only lifestyle changes will not help her. She also needs treatment from psychiatrist. Sometime improvement may take time, so keep patience without stopping treatment. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Wish you Good Health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have had the Mirena for about 8 months. I have had light periods every month. About two weeks ago I started having dark brown discharge and it still hasn t stopped. I have a history of ectopic pregnancy. Could it be possible that this is another ectopic? | Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. It is possible to have abnormal menstrual pattern with the IRENA IUD as with the other hormone contraceptives. Yet, since you have had almost regular menstrual pattern all these months which implies hormone balance, this discharge should be considered abnormal. Chances of ectopic pregnancy are raised with intrauterine devices and in view of your history, I would ask you to go for a proper clinical appraisal immediately. A sonogram of the pelvis should be done to detect any ectopic pregnancy. If negative, you can be treated for hormone imbalance after excluding local causes like infection, polyps and erosion. Hope this helps. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband has pain in upper part of the sternum when he lifts arms or holds his head back. He said it is there when doing nothing but sitting but not as bad. It does radiate thru to the same area but in the back. He did pull on a deer out of a truck a few days ago also. He said this has been going on for about 2=3 weeks. Should he be concerned? What can he do to ease the pain? | Hello, As per your history, I think it is a sprain. It is caused because of the pulling of the muscle. I will suggest you to take tablet Higher MR, and tablet Rant ac. Also, apply Diclofenac gel or Voting spray. If symptoms worsen, then do chest x-ray and consult with orthopedic. I will advise you to give some rest to it. Do light activities and do not lift heavy objects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, i work in a hair salon where i do spray tanning, i have respatory problems and when i have done spray tanning i find it difficult to breath for 3 or 4 days and have to use my inhalors more frequent.my question is can sray tanning affect breathing problems | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor There are different triggers for an asthma attack and the triggers can vary from one person to the next. The chemicals associated with the tanning are triggers for you. Optimally it would be best to avoid your triggers but if this is not possible then you may want to consider speaking to your doctor who may alter the dose of your preventer to reduce the likelihood of an attack. I hope this helps |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My 13 year old daughter has been spiking a fever over the last 3 days as high as 103.5, she is coughing, congested, and has a headache. Briefly she complained about her ears hurting, and someone said maybe her molars are coming in ... If it is molars would this be the symtoms? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your 13-year daughter have symptoms of cough and congestion with fever which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection. Need not worry. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get chest X-ray done. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well. Go for blood and sputum test first and get it examined. Start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take steam inhalation as well. You should take cough expectorants. You should take antihistamine such as Ben Chat Doctor. Use vaporizers rub. Use room humidifiers as well to prevent any allergic reaction to child. You should take combination of bronchodilators and antihistamine |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | For several months my WBC has steadily risen, from 13.0 to 18.4 , with neutrophils at 13.9 and my iron is at 41 and ferritin at 16 , also showing large platlets. Doctors have been dismissive until now I have been refered to a hematologist at a cancer center. Could it really be cancer?? What could some possibilities be?? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A rise in white blood cell count (ABCs) and associated rise in neutrophils is suggestive of infection especially bacterial infection. Thus, a clinical assessment to look for focus of infection is required. If infection is ruled out, then neoplastic conditions have to be looked for. However, neoplastic condition is associated with very high blood counts so possibility of neoplastic condition is low. Iron level of 41 and ferritin level of 16 is low and thus investigations have to be done to look for the cause of low iron and ferritin. Thus, consult your hematologist for further management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My mother-in-law has a number of lipomas located in various places on her body. Most recently, she indicated that she was experiencing some pain from the touch of a lipoma located on the lower part of her leg. The lump appears to have decreased in size and with the decrease, she has experienced some pain and swelling in both the lower leg and foot. She believes the lump has now moved to her foot which is painful to walk on at times. She believes the lipoma may have ruptured and spread infection. Is this possible? | HI, Dear, Thanks for the query from you for your painful lipomas-spreading from leg to foot.1-I feel concerned that you are serious to know why lipomas of you mother in law-became painful and spreading to foot?2-In my opinion this tender lipomas are drums disease or adipose Dolores and occur when they grow pressing on the nerve fibers.3-I would advise you not to worry that its spreading lipoma infection - as it's a benign tumor, which sometimes becomes painful -as in drums disease.4-I would advise second opinion of Surgeon, who would do FNAC to rule out any sarcomas change in the lipoma with resultant neural invasions, as a cause of the pain in the leg and foot.5-Hope this would solve your worry of the lipomas spreading in leg and foot, as lipomas never spread like infection -as its not infective process.6-Wellcome to Chat Doctor for any more query. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i am not certain i have allergies. my symptom is a few sneezes when i wake up in the morning. that is the only time throughout the day. no other symptoms (itching eyes or nose, watery eyes, redness, puffiness, sniffels, coughs ............nothing else). few sneezes occurs no matter the season (summer winter fall) | Hi, You might have sinusitis or allergic rhinitis or upper respiratory tract infection or bronchitis with congestion which actually causes all these symptoms. You can do some routine blood tests with sputum examination and chest X-ray to have confirmed diagnosis. Anyway, you should be given oral antibiotics (quinolones or accolades) in full course for about 4 to 5 days with antihistamines syrup or mast cell stabilizers and nebulizers with steam inhalation to get rid of complete infection from throat or chest. Consult ENT specialist for further treatment. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am taking Shelcal HD one table every day, and as I had mild knee pain, the dr. advised me to take megabone sachet for 3 months, but I take enough of milk, almonds. since I take fibator LS and Hopace Hd the first for Triglycerides, and the second for BP. both only 2.5mg. I am 62 years old. I am not for taking megabone please help. Thank you. | Hi, i appreciate your concern.at your age, decorative knee disorder is very common, at the same time osteoporosis may be associated issues.i will suggest u to get your self checked by or tho expert to see the blood test for Vito, calcium profile and thyroid panel, also get x-rays for knees to see OA changes, for all such issues nowadays good treatments are available by medicines to regenerate cartilage, correct bone weakening, etc.in my geriatric old clinic, my all patients are happy and painless without taking painkillers. Thanks.I will be happy to answer any future query.l |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my name is betty and im 16 I had a miscarriage 5 days ago and they said ot was completed. I went back to the dr recently because I am have severe abdominal pain and my belly is swollen more than it was before the miscarriage I am also having back pain. But the pain in my belly is so severe if I barely press down it hurts. It is also paining me to urinate I told the dr these things and they told me nothing is wrong. I was hoping you could give me a little more insight seeing as the quack of a dr I have been seeing can tell me nothing. I greatly appreciate it. | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Pain during urination is suggestive of urinary tract infection or stones in urinary system. Which can be detected by X-ray of PUB region and ultrasound of abdomen. Urine routine test and urine culture for urinary infection. Antibiotics are required for infection for minimum 10 days in urinary infection. Presence of any stones needs to be managed depending on its size. Consult a urologist for examination and further management. Hope this helps regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have major pain in my upper left chest and back that increase with movement under the breast that go straight through to the back skin sensitivity to touch in th left breast a burning and or numbing sensation that extends to the nipple. The ER said it is non cardiac, it s been two weeks am taking relation 500mg and cyclobenzoprine 5mg twice a day it s not helping please any suggestions ? | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are probably having muscular pain because it is mostly on movements. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Furthermore, you are advised to take muscle relaxant such as thiocholcoside for pain relief. Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i am 14 month old ,i have cough from last 15 days.I had consult to doctor .he asked me blood test.In blood test result found little infection.He advised me to take aeromole pd syrup 5ml ,maxtra 5ml,ajivent 200 3ml and steam and continue the same till 5 days more I am worried about my cough and phlegm in my chest ..please help me out of this | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out lung infection (pneumonia) in your case. You are having cough with phlegm and chest congestion which are not improving with routine antibiotic and other cough medicines. So possibility of lung infection is more. You are also having high white cell count in blood report. This also favors lung infection. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray. Chest x-ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. You will improve with higher antibiotic and other supportive Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment. 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 i am 52 and male i recently had a urine infection was treated with anti bios and seemed to clear up but now i have a very painful right testicle i have been 2 docs and she prescribed more anti bios ,the pain has nearly gone but noticed 2day my semen is very bloody looks like puss | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you had UTI which was treated with antibiotics and now have pain in Rt Testicle. The pain in testicle and cloudy and reddish semen is secondary to UTI. Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get semen examination and semen culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to.In the meanwhile start taking antibiotics like Augmenting and anti anti-inflammatory medication like Diclofenac twice daily and.later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Please note that it takes long time for infection of the testicle to get cured hence you will need to antibiotics for 3-4 weeks. Chat Doctor. R |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi I am Clint 40 yrs old I use to have panic attacks around 8 years ago until i went to a a doctor. he prescribed me pexep tabs which i started from 20 mg and went up to 40 mg. the medicines were of great and i felt good. but recently i went back to him and asked him to give me something cheaper as pexep 30 mg really got expensive and with age i found that less effect. now he has prescribed me mirtax 7.5 with maxgalan tbs before dinner ever since i started it i am feeling totally druged and and down unable to cosentrate on anything escpecially in the morning. Can you tell me the reason for feeling this ways or what should be done????? Regards Cllint | Hello...... Thanks for your query. The symptom of excessive sleepiness can be attributed to T. Mirtax which is a sedative anti-depressant/anxiolytic and inability to concentrate might be due to anxiety symptoms which have increased following shift in medication. I would suggest you to consult your psychiatrist again and report of the above symptoms since you require a cheaper alternative to T. Paroxetine which at the same is equally effective and free of side effects. Wish you early recovery. Regards Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had a root canal almost 4 weeks ago. And I was pain free till just a week ago I started feeling really sore on my jaw/side of the treatment. It almost feels swollen and theres a little lump feels like comin from under . Its sensitive to touch and bite . Is this normal? | Hellooo...read through your query...since it has a lump under and pain and sore...it might have got infected beneath the root.....don't worry...u have to go to an endodontist take a X-ray and see the condition.sometimes u might have to undergo a small surgical procedure(apicoectomy)nothing to worry.its just removal of root tip(which causes the infection).and take antibiotics...it will be fine...it happens in some cases(good indication that your immunity is good).so be cool to get an appointment of endodontist and get it treated according to clinical condition...hope your benefitted something from this reply.have a healthy day!!! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my daughter has eraser size raised scaly bumps on her legs stomach and arms. not a ton, maybe about 1 dozen in total. not super itchy and they do not have a puss module. Today is day 3 and they seem to almost be scabby. In addition I woke up with the same spots this morning... | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has multiple lumps. It can be multiple lipomatous or multiple neurofibromatosis. She should go for biopsy of one lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then she should take treatment according to diagnosis. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello, I have been suffering from hayfever for a few years. This time I have all the usual systems as before but I have been having quite painful teeth and gums which I have not had before. I go to my dentist regularly. I was wondering if this could be caused by hayfever. | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, Read your query, as you have fever, so pain in gums can be due to Viral dermatitis, carious tooth, gingival or Periodontal problem it can be due to periodontal pocket formation or inflamed gingival don't worry consult your dentist and go for examination of gums and teeth to rule out the cause of pain. In meantime, you can apply ointment like stolen gum paint on gums and do Luke warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hello dr. Am 23 years old and have been masturbating for 8 years. Now am noticing more changes to my body. My body is always weak, can not concentrate and only think about pornography and masturbation, my penis can not sustain an erection. I have been trying to quit but with no success..i really want to quit and get rid of all these. How can i get to do this please? | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. There is no need to blame your masturbation habit for your present health conditions. Health conditions are determined by so many other factors like general immunity, food intake and nutrition, exercise, stress level etc. Your masturbation habit is not directly a reason for low concentration, erection problems, body weakness etc. Please consult a physician to determine the reason behind your health problems. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my query is - i had ceramic braces for my teeth since last 6 months. recently a week before i had minor accident but my mouth rocked on a glass of car. i had 3 stitches on my upper lips, simultaneously inner side of lips got teared; all those injuries r getting recovered phenomenally. but 2 days before my one of bracket of ceramic brace was broke, i think its due to the impact during accident. soon after that i found that particular teeth is became sensitive for hot n cold, also i found its slightly loose. what should i do? what r reasons? does tht teeth will fall out ? | Hello, The trauma has resulted in an injury to the orthodontic braces and to your teeth. You have to get an x-ray of the tooth to identify if there is any fracture of the root of the tooth. A splinting of the tooth might be required depending on the mobility of the tooth. Sensitivity could be due to the exposure of the dentin of the tooth due to trauma. Consult your dentist immediately for care. Regards |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled last thursday (the 16th) and I felt fine up until two nights ago when the right side of my jaw and ear started aching and my throat is sore on that side also. Now Im still taking my antibiotics and prescribed pain medications and its not doing anything to take away that pain... | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Wisdom tooth extraction is often associated with post extraction complications like pain and swelling. Iwould suggest you to follow post extraction instructions properly. Take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics. Take lukewarm saline NAD antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take complete rest. Maintain a good oral hygiene. The above symptoms will subside after sometimes. Hope this helps out. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | MY WIFE IS SUFFERING FROM TYPHOID FEVER SINCE LAST 4 WEEKS. DOCTORS ARE GIVING ANTIBIOTICS LIKE MONOCEF 2000 MG TWICE A DAY. NOW THEY ALTERED ANTIBIOTICS SAYING THAT OLD MEDICINES WERE NOT RESPONSIVE. HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO RECOVER FROM HERE? THEY ARE GIVING HEAVY DOSES OF ANTIPYRETICS. WILL THERE BE ANY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT OF SUCH A HEAVY DOSE OF MEDICINES | Hi, The treatment of Typhoid fever requires use of intravenous antibiotics like Azithromycin and/or Monomer in high doses, until the Tidal test titles start to Chat Doctor. In addition, the symptoms of the patient like fever spikes are taken into consideration to determine the duration of antibiotic course. It is not uncommon to change the antibiotic in non-responding patients. This is due the fact that, most microorganisms have developed resistance to various antibiotics including typhoid causing bacteria particularly in the endemic zones. The duration of treatment depends on variety of factors like bacterial load, sensitivity to antibiotics, patient condition and underlying co-morbidity(if any). Average patient, with no underlying health issues and on appropriate antibiotics recover fully in about 6-8 weeks. The heavy dose of antibiotics is crucial to control the infection and to prevent complications in typhoid patients like intestinal perforations, peritonitis, ulcers in the intestine and neurological complications with spread to brain. Therefore, only after considering risk-benefits the treatment regime is prescribed. 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 | My back started to itch one evening (2 months ago) and I felt three round lumps along the left side if my spine. They are not on the spine, just off to the left. They are tender after probing. I have an under active thyroid and don t know if this info would be relevant. Should I visit my GP. Thank you. | Hi, Good Morning, Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor online Clinic. I have read your query in details.-Dear In My opinion, the lumps on the back mostly are due to the insect bite or bacterial infection leading to boils.-As you have hypo-thyroid, associated Chat Doctor. -This is what I could advise from the data of your query.-It needs further detailed study, and so I would advise you to consult an ER Doctor, who would fix the cause for it and would treat it appropriately.-Don't worry.-Remedy-Take Care with your doctor, and it would go off. Treatment -Tb NSAIDs, Antibiotics., would resolve the lughole this would resolve your query. Wellcome for many more queries toChatDoctor from your friends and you in time to come. Have a Good Day. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am male, age 28 years, leave in Pune, Maharashtra. I am allergic to many allopathic tablets. I ve developed this allergy suddenly 2 tears back (in 2010). Right now my eosinophills count is 1207 whereas normal range is 0 to 500. For this reason, my family physician has advised me a dosage of 21 Banocide Forte 100mg, 1 per night after dinner. I have a few questions 1. Is it proper treatment? 2. Will it only decrease allergy for a moment? 3. Can allergy be completely removed from the body? 4. If allergy can be developed suddenly, can it go away like that? Please advise me. This allergy is really very intense & I really fear to get sick. | Hello, Your eosinophil count is quite raised and definitely need to know why!1. Allergies and allergic asthma - has this been proven in your case? A total IGE is helpful in this setting to know if you area topic and that the eosinophilic actually is allergic.2. Discussion with a Hematologist ensure you don't require a bone marrow3. Parasite infectionsFilariae, worms (helmets) etc. with stool c/s x 3; filial antigen test etc4. If urticaria (skin itchy with hives) as well, mast cell treatise levels are requiredOnly then it will be possible to arrive at some sort of diagnosis and management plan. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi doctor, I have hyperthyroidism. I also have tendonitis in both my shoulders. I have been having joint pain for years and I work a lot of physical jobs. Lots of bending, kneeling, lifting and twisting. I hang my hands quite a bit as well. I have been getting hives for the last two months, I have been using tide and gain in my laundry for eight months. My mom is allergic to Tide. My endocrinologist mentioned lupus because of joint pain and hives. I have an appointment with a rheumatologist in four months. I am considering changing my detergent back to see if the hives stop. Could it all be coincidental? How long would an allergy take to show? I have always thought it was the onset of arthritis. I never got a butterfly shaped rash on my face. I am currently taking Methimazole 10 mg, Multivitamins, and Gianvi birth control. | Hi. Well, the hives do go in favor of urticaria. It can be a part of lupus or can be independent as well. But usually, it is an autoimmune process triggered by some allergen (it is possible it is detergent in your case). But the joint pains you have do not really point towards lupus since it is only restricted to the shoulders. Most of the time, shoulders have a mechanical cause, that is you are overusing it in the wrong way. But never the less, since your appointment is far away, I would suggest you get a few tests done. Even with urticaria, we do these tests. Meanwhile, change your detergent and take a course of antiallergics and see if it improves. You can let me know the results when available. 1. CBC (complete blood count). 2. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). 3. ANA (antinuclear antibody). 4. CRP (C-reactive protein). 5. Ultrasound of the shoulder. Anti-allergics. With reports. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I m on antibiotics-Clindamycin HCL 300mg for Peritonsillar Abscess since last night. I m feeling better, abscess is smaller and changed colour from black/grey to white. An hour ago it started to ooze white puss. Spitting it out and rinsing with salty water. Should I be concerned or can I sleep in peace? Need to sleep. Thank you. IT IS FREE TO ASK QUESTION BUT PAY FOR AN ANSWER?? I HAVE NO MONEY! | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Oozing of pus from abscess indicates that the abscess is localized, pus has pointed, and it is getting Chat Doctor. This is a good sign and nothing to worry about. You should continue with your antibiotic and local rinsing with salt water. You have told that you are feeling better, which itself suggest that the abscess is decreasing in size and severity. Be watchful for high fever, increasing pain or throbbing pain. In such case, consult your surgeon. Otherwise, carry on with the treatment. Hope this will be helpful. Take care. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,My routine urine examination shows: Trans-hazy.Reaction - 6.0pH.blood - ++.RBC - 15-20 hpf.Pus cell - 2-5 hpf.Epithelial cells - 4-6 hpf.Please review my report. | Hello. First of all what problems you were having when you got your urine test? There is blood in your urine. Causes are many like bleeding disorder, kidney stones, inflammation in the kidney (nephritis). So I need to know what problems you are experiencing to make a diagnosis. Also, please mention whether you were menstruating at the time of giving the urine sample? |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 58 years of age and my BP four years back was 190 which now varies between 130 to 150, I also checked my Blood Sugar recently it shows 140 upon 90. I am for India and at alternate days take Olemesar H 40 and Revelol XL50 are these enough for my present health? | Hello, the target levels for systolic arterial pressure are below 140mmHg. If most of your measurements are OK then your treatment should not be altered. Otherwise, you may need some changes. Keeping a diary with your measurements may help your doctor decide whether you need to change your regimen or not. Regarding your blood sugar, you should measure your serum glucosylated hemoglobin A1c. Having a high fasting blood sugar is not enough to decide about treatment options. When you have the necessary information, I'll be glad to comment on it. I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Sir, I have checked my semen analysis. It has issue of low motility. Total motitiy is 40%. 8% is rapid linear progrossive and 52% is slow/non linear progreesive and 40% is non progressive. Is it medically possible to concieve with this quality of sperm? and can sperm motility be improved? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your sperm motility is slightly below normal according to latest WHO2010 criteria. (Normal motility >40%, Progressive motility should be >32%). In your case progressive motility is 8+52=60% of total motility (or around 24%). If sperm count is above 20-25million/mL, it should compensate for motility & there should good chance for conception provided other factors (wives tubes & ovulation) are normal. Wish you good health. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | At 16 weeks I started to bleed and was told that I had low lying placenta. The bleeding slowed down until I was about 18 weeks where it started up again, this was a week ago, the bleeding continues but now worried because I have started getting cramps. Is it possible to be miscarry so far into the pregnancy? Should I be worried. I have another check up in a weeks time but worried that I would be leaving it too late. | Welcome to the Chat Doctor .com, and thanks for consulting us! I feel sorry for the health issues you have and can understand your frustration on the issue that is all genuinely natural. Yes, this is a matter of worry and instead of waiting for a week time, you should go straight to your ORGAN for consultation and evaluation. Yes, it may lead to miscarriage and can be associated even with more complications like uncontrolled heavy bleeding. So you need a workup as advised by your ORGAN and also to keep an eye on the issue. I hope you get an eventless pregnancy and safely deliver the child. Healthiest Regards! |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have no concentration at all ! My patience is terrible ! The other day I had some food cooking and the tub water running for my son ! My tub ended up running over because I forgot about it and ended up doing other things !! I just can t seem to stay on top of anything not get anything done !! My motivation is gone and I can t concentrate or focus on anything ? | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! I understand your concern! You should know that this situation could be related to psychological stress and the fact that you have to do many things at the same time. It is quite a normal situation and there is nothing to worry about. All you need is some rest. So, take a vacation and try to relax. Physical activity (Yoga, aerobics, recreational sports, etc.) can help improve your situation. I would also advise checking thyroid hormone levels and vitamin D levels for possible imbalance. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi, doctor, im 21 yr old girl, just recently got married, 8yrs before i went under ASD DEVICE CLOSURE, (HOLE IN THE HEART). i never get my menstruation regular. just twenty days i have got married, now im having pains in ma lower abdomen, as if im getting my menses, but im not getting it. the pain so severe and unbearable doctor. please be kind enough to advice me in this painful situation! | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would go for a complete blood count, an Bag and an HIV test as a routine, a serum Chat Doctor test and an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out any pelvic pathology and an unsuspected pregnancy as well. Till then, I would prescribe you with a mild anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor. Further management would depend on the reports of investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I took a picture of the roof of my mouth so I could see a raw spot that has been bugging me, and when I looked at the picture I also found little black dots on the roof of my mouth. I dont have any pain in my mouth other than my raw spot. What could the black dots be? | Hi, I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that a raw spot on roof of mouth can be due to torn mucosa caused due to any hard foods, burning with hot foods or chemicals, Canker sore formation etc. Secondly, black spots scattered on the roof of mouth can be due to melanin pigmentation caused due to most common factor like smoking. It can also be due to any medications if you take. Another cause however very rare can be a Melanoma. Consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done. In case if it is due to smoke then cessation of smoking habits can gradually resolve pigmentation. The same is with medication. As of now for sore spot apply numbing gel containing Lidocaine. And take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | MY CHEEKS ARE WITH BLACK SPOT & SMALL HOLES, MY COMPLEXION BECOME DULL, HOW TO CURE IN IMMEDIATE, MY FACE IS OILY SKIN | Hi welcome, first, you need a deep facial, then you should go to the dermatologist and ask for a peeling, this works like this: they take off the layers of your skin and voilΓ , you have a better skin with no holes, but be aware, if you do this, you MST make sure that from then on wards, you take care of your face more, like getting facials and mascaras and stuff, because they can always come back.thanking [email protected] |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I ve been taking Pristiq 50 mg a day for years. I just started having depression and spoke with my MD about switching to Wellbutrin. I m now on Wellbutrin 150 mg but have not been able to stop taking Pristiq. Is it ok to take these medications together? | Hi. I had gone through your concern. Yes both medicines can be taken together but need to take advise from your doctor. Pristiq contains desvenlaflaxin and Wellbutrin contain bupropion. Both medicines are anti-depressant but different class group. If you are better with pristine than no need to take Wellbutrin. If both of them give more relief than consult your psychiatrist and take advise. Psychological assessment is necessary before giving medicines together. I hope I have answered your query. Thank you. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am having pain around my waist in the back area only. Not front. I am a diabetic and have had a kidney infection before that I did not know about and it spread to my L5-S1 and I had to take 6 weeks of IV antibiotics. That was 7 months ago though. I just started with this pain. Never had it before. Pain 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. Sed rate is 52. CRP 1.4. Could this be related to my previous kidney infection? Have never had this pain before. | Hello, I have studied your case. Yes this can be due to kidney infection. Usually nerve compression can't be seen on x-ray you may need MRI for this. I will advise you to do MRI instill time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. 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 | My baby has had a rash on his back for a few weeks now..his dr, put him on antibotics and this morning he woke up with a Pimple like bump on his stomach that has a black dot in the middle and tonight I notice its red and feverish feeling what could this be? | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. It seems that your child is suffering from an inflammatory reaction secondary to an insect bite. Many a time, our bodies release inflammatory mediators especially histamines in response to the insect bites. These lead to such type of skin lesions which are usually associated with irritation and prone to abrasion by itching. Due to inflammation, mild fevers are normal association. So, I would recommend you to use Lactocalamine for local application on skin lesion 3-4 times a day for soothing and early healing. You may give your baby acetaminophen or ibuprofen syrup for fever is it occurs and repeat the dose after 6-8 hours if fever persists. In case the inflammation is more, also start an antihistamine such as Ben Chat Doctor. Hopefully this will help. I would be happy to help you with any further queries. Take care |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, my age is 28 years, Female. My HB is 6.30 GM which is very low. It has never gone beyond 8 to 9 cuz of which I have knee pain and body ache.I feel restless even after stading for 15 minutes and face has gone plae. Doctor has suggested me to take 10 Vitcofol injections. What do you suggest please? | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that your current treatment vitriol is a good treatment. Continue with the injectable iron therapy. It will take long time to come to your normal hemoglobin level but should not lose the treatment once your HE increases above 10 gm start with oral iron therapy. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | The last two times I ve been to the doctors, my blood pressure has been very high and I ve been told they will want to keep an eye on it. Recently I ve also started to get nose bleeds along with migrains and short but very sharp headaches. I ve called the doctors but they can t see me for a week. Do you think it would be ok to wait a week, or do I need to see someone more urgently? Thank you. | Hi, If You are on blood pressure medicine (Anti-hypertensive) then it is nothing to worry, because high blood pressure may cause a headache only. If it is untreated & severe else it is nothing to worry. Your headache could be due to a migraine only, bleeding per nose may not be having any specific reason because most of the time it may not be due to any disease. A mild type of bleeding per nose will go away itself. It is okay if you can wait for some time or till your doctor comes you would not go to face any problem or serious condition. 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 | I was told a few years ago that I had DD leading to multilevel bilateral foraminal stenosis & multilevel spinal stenosis in my neck. In November I started having problems in my lower back. Today the pain is quite severe from my butt up to mid thorasic area. I cannot stand for long nor lay down. It is also effecting my breathing. I can t work due to the pain. It is so bad I am thinking of going to the ER. I HAVE to work.... Thoughts Please and Thank You...... Mark-- ps: hope this is free-I m broke | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The lower back is made of 5 small bones aligned on top of each other. There are small discs in between these bones. The spinal canal passes at the back through a hole formed by the posterior elements of the bones. On each side between the bones, there are small foramen or holes through which nerves originating from the spinal cord pass through. In your case, one or more discs in the lower back region is displaced and herniated backwards. This can cause pressure on the nerves passing through the foramen and this leads to severe pain. The can can also happen when the disc is in close contact with the spinal cord covering in the spinal canal which is also known as thecal sac. Treatment for thecal sac compression and nerve root compression is first injecting steroids in to the areas of nerve compression. If this does not relieve the pain then the pressure on the spinal canal must be decompressed by surgically removing the laminae which forms the posterior elements of the vertebrae. This is called laminectomy. However, the extent of pain relief after surgery differs in each case and some patients can still have the pain. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi my dad had a liver transplant 4weeks ago and today has got a large purple bruise on his left thigh down to his calf. hehasnt knocked it that hes aware of but we dont know where its come from? he also has been suffering from swollen legs up to the knee just recently | Hello, As post any surgery this is some post-surgery effects and needs nothing to worry much. Swelling in the legs is due to lack of venous return. And with using the stocking and keeping the leg elevated over a pillow with doing some simple ankle toe movements the swelling will come down. Taking the bruise into consideration it will go on its own without any kind of worry. As mentioned earlier post surgery there is some temporary effect and which will resolve with the time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | For many years I have suffered from back pain. I have a tilted pelvis and have suffered from sciatic nerve pain which is now under control. While I am able to maintain my lower back issues with specific exercises, walking and sometimes anti inflame medication, for the last couple of months I have been experiencing middle back pain. It feels very tight around the rib cage area. Most pain is felt when I am lying down. | Dear Friend, Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. There are three ways pelvis can tilt. Anterior/Posterior/Lateral. Which one is yours? For all three the choice of exercise has to be different. You might not be doing the right exercise that is why your pain is getting chronic. Middle back pain could be because of bad posture, could be kyphotic. You need to check the length of pectorals major muscle, if short you need to stretch it. Thanks |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello! I am a Type 2 diabetic. I woke up last Friday and found that I could not use my right hand. When I put up both hands and hold them in front me the left hand stays in place. The right hand has a significant droop and all the fingers and thumbs were numb. I went to see my PCP and he also noticed that my right hand and arm were much colder to the touch. I was not able to hold a pen, brush my hair, or hold anything in my right hand. I have an appointment with a Neurologist this Friday. I have regained use of the hand and can now right and hold a half full glass of water. However, the pain has increased in the hand. I am happy that I have about a 50% improvement in my right hand but am confused why I had my initial loss of function in the hand and why their is now more pain. I know this could be many things but do you have two or three conditions that could be causing this. I | THANKS you have pain and weakness in right upper limb only which 50 % improved without treatment. Cause of right upper limb monoparesis with pain, most probably is right brachial phlebitis, an autoimmune condition which improved after some time. If you will take steroid for 1 month, it will be rapid improvement. You are diabetic and if you have weakness also in right lower limb than it is right side hemiparesis than may be due to left side infarct in brain. My diagnosis is you have right brachial phlebitis. It will improve in 3 months. So you should take steroid |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, may I answer your health queries? Please type your query here...sir we are trying to conceive from 2 years and now my wife has missed period abt 8 days(her period is regular normally),she feel back pain,a white milky(without smell) liquid small quantity from her vagina,change colour of her nipple but when we take pregnancy test in lab it is negative.kindly advice us we are in heavy amount of tention | Hi, If pregnancy test is negative, but periods are not coming, you can wait for one more week and repeat the test in case periods don't come. If you are trying for 2 years, now you should get yourself evaluated. Do some basic tests like semen analysis for yourself and thyroid profile and ultrasound for your wife. Maybe you will need some medicines to conceive. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My period is over a week late,& I have already taking a pregnancy test,whicChatDoctore back negative. Ive noticed that not only does my stomach hurts a little, but I have also been using the bathroom a little more than usual.Do u think all of these inncidents may have something to do with kidney problems? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that if you have increased the frequency of urine then this may not be renal problem, but this could be due to urinary tract infection and this possibility need to be ruled out if this turned unremarkable then this could be due to over consciousness, hope this information helps you, take care have a nice day. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I had a vasectomy 18 months ago and I ve noticed the lump above my left testicle(right at the incision location) has not gone away since the surgery. It s not painful but it hasn t shrunk..if anything, it feels larger. Is this a typical post operative scar or should I get it check out? | Hi, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor Virtual Clinic. Reviewed your query details. You seem to suffer from FB granuloma, which is thing to be worried.Hence, you should check out with your Family doctor. This is treated by -Excision of the F.B.lump caused from remnant of suturing thread used. This reply would help you to plan treatment with your doctor. Contact after 2 weeks time with a Followup Premium question to ME. Will appreciate your Hitting, thanks. Will appreciate review with your excellent review write up comments. Welcome with any other further query in this regard, if need be. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | my daughter is 8 /12 yrs old she is been diagonised of allergioc bronchitis. She is on inhaler seroflo12mg 2 puffs a day. from past 4 months on & off she gets severe respiratatory infection her pediatrician + ent specialist have prescribed antibiotics till now in 4 months she has taken 4 times antibiotics for the same problem now again she is down with chest congestion pls tell me what to do | Hi, By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. Questions: 1. How many days per month does your kid cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does your kids sleep gets disturbed due to the above symptoms?3. Does your kid feel breathless when running around or playing with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? 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 | Hello, my symptom is electrical pain suddenly starting in my elbows, then radiating up to my chest, then my chest gets tight feeling and i feel breathing deeply helps it go away. This usually last around 30 seconds then goes away. This sometimes does not happen for months, but then sometimes it happens only a few days apart. This has been happening periodically over the past year to year in a half. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you're these symptoms are suggestive of either calcium or vitamin B 12 deficiencies. But since it is associated with chest symptoms we need to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out this. If ECG is normal than get done ionized calcium and it b 12 level. And if deficiency is present we have to treat it. Oral supplements are usually sufficient but in severe deficiency, injectable supplements are needed. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi my sister was at the dentist recently who noticed a spot near an area where she has lost some bridge work. She is on medication and her teeth are in poor condition. The dentist said the spot could be caused by a number of factors - there is a white substance under the spot | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern about your sister. Gum soreness could be because of number of reasons like gingivitis means gums inflammation, periodontitis, autoimmune diseases, vitamin deficiency, menstrual factors or because of mouth injury. Appliances like bridges could cause irritation to that area and constant irritation can cause ulceration will lead to spot and white patchy area. Treatment for this is saline rinses, gargles with mouth wash. Dologel or pain relieving mouth paints the best treatment options. Mix equal parts of water and HY Chat Doctor. Repeat it 3 times a day. Milk of magnesia application is another treatment option. Get well soon. Best wishes, |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I recently began cardio to lose weight and find that after 15 minutes, I have shortness of breath and begin coughing non stop. I have a metallic taste in the back of my throat as well. Will these symptoms fade as I continue to exercise over the next few weeks? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having shortness of breath and cough after exertion. It is seen mostly in cardiac and pulmonary causes. So better to get done ECG first to rule out cardiac cause. Get done PFT (pulmonary function test) to rule out pulmonary causes. If both are normal then no need to worry much. Some short of shortness of breath can be seen after 15 minutes of cardio. So if your above-mentioned tests are normal then you can continue cardio. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 31 years old with severe chest pain nausea and arm tightness. I went to the er and they said that nothing was wrong that I would just need to see a cardiologist because T-waves on my ekg were flattened. I am still in pain off and on and when the tightness/pain comes on I start to get nauseated to the point I dont even want to eat anything. I am afraid of a heart attack coming soon if I cannot get this taken care of. Could you explain to me why my T-waves would be flattened and one on lead 3 I believe was inverted. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. T wave flattening on ECG along with chest pain should always be evaluated for coronary artery disease (CAD). So immediately consult Cardiologist and get done 2d echo, stress test (trade mill test) and troponin I level. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. But if any of these is showing abnormality then you will need coronary angiography. 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 | I have a pea sized lump infront of my ear next to my side burn. It goes smaller then bigger then smaller and so on. It is movable and kind of firm but sometimes it goes softer. Ive had a cyst before on my right eyebrow, do you have any ideas about what this lump could be? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have lump with change is size. It can be due to enlarged lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia or infection in parotid gland. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hello doctor,I am resident of wardha district Maharashtra India . I am working in Pune. My younger sister is suffering from depression. It was time about one month before my sister scream out loudly all sudden one night. She was saying its not she who is screaming but someone else. But earlier we thought its sort of black magic and all. Anyways that was all shit and now we started her treatment since last two weeks. She used to say many times she is feeling lonely and insecure. She wants to scream louder and louder. Sometimes she used to behave very normally like nothing happened. But suddenly her mood changes and she start feeling low again . In last three days her medicines are going on. But today all sudden she started talking in different tone. I think antidepressant increasing the depression. Just to give you an idea we are four people in my family. Me, my younger Sister, my elder brother and mom. Currently my mom and sister living alone in wardha. My elder brother is in Dubai. May I please know how I go with this situation. Can I have appointment with you? Please provide me appropriate details. Thanks, Ashish. | Hi, You have asked many questions, let me clarify each one 1. Please be sure! Is it depression ? 2. Symptoms that you informed suggest i. loneliness can occur in--- Depression, Schizophrenia ii. Screaming, fearfulness---may be secondary to any delusion, Hallucination (psychotic disease) iii. Antidepressant induced mood change-- may be Bipolar affective disorder please keep all these different diagnosis in your mind 3. For appointment please search" Chat Doctor " doctors(psychiatrist) directory of your city 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. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | My husband has suffered severe hypertension for years (with his bottom number never below 100, and his top number rarely under 200). For the past several months he has been taking several different blood pressure medicines, which will not lower it all. The only medicine that seems to lower it slightly and for only a few hours is Clonodine. He has seen a cardiologist who performed a nuclear stress test, to find his heart is normal, no blockages, but his left atrium is enlarged. So, the issue isnt his heart. In 2006, he was in a car accident and suffered traumatic brain damage and fractured his c2 and c3 vertabrae. Could this be related to his outrageous blood pressure? | Hi, Major mistake patients doing, or relative doing are they measuring the blood pressure with their own which can not be taken or granted for any treatment. If the blood pressure here given is measured by cardiologist then it is okay, sometimes a single molecule is not enough to control the blood pressure and the second molecule need to be added. As you have asked about the C2 and C3, so it might not be the reason for high blood pressure or uncontrolled blood pressure, it is most advisable to get done the blood pressure reading with a physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Hi. I have been having health concern for awhile now. Been to a doctor twice. No answers. I feel dizzy lightheaded extremely irritated all the time.. chest tight...Very thin and losing weight always..White nailbeds instead of pink,, nails are so weak and brittle and peeling.. now I have a pinprick feeling in my legs that started last night..feels like tiny needles.. and a sensation of goosebumps. | Respected user, thanks for using Chat Doctor.come evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is in relation with systemic problem which may be - low hemoglobin - deficiency of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, proteins, B complexes - blood sugar or thyroid related alterations - lung pathology - cardiac conditions - others * Need extensive work up with study of all reports done till date, what is lacking & which direction to proceed further to fix the issue Hope this clears your queryWelcome for further assistanceRegards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I am 30 years old from sri lanka/weight is 65kg, Height 5ft. I am suffering pregnancy problem from 5 years. I had polycystic ovary and did R Oophorectomy /remove right side ovary . I tries 4 times IUI .but not positive. this time my dr says u have to do a HSG he decided to do that 14 day from my periods. I want to Know is that correct thing? and he said after this treatment u can get natural pregnancy is that true? | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and understand your concerns. Following is my reply: No doctor is wrong. HSG is a test to see tubal patency only. Just having tubes open does not mean you will get pregnant. Your right ovary should not have been removed. Who ever did it was a great mistake. They reduced your pregnancy chances by half. Please see an IVF specialist in Sri Lanka. Stop going to this doctor you have mentioned. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any follow-up queries you have. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I had stomach pains yesterday with vomiting, I slept all day long. Today I am still extremely tired, fatigued, eyes are burning, body aches, just feel weak, slight fever, no vomiting. Even blacked out walking down a flight of stairs, thank goodness they were the last two. Whats going on? | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Most likely you have got a food poisoning, specially if you eat from outside. If I were your doctor, I would go for a routine stool test for ova and cyst and a culture sensitivity test, and treat this if positive. I would also advise you to get your blood pressure checked and then get yourself assessed by a medical specialist. Further management would depend on the reports of investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | hi...m 30 yrs old...unmarried female..from last few months m facing severe pain in lower abdominal..its not that daily i feel the pain but whenever it occurs it takes my breath away its that painful..is this gastric or acidity attack or something else... p.s: anytime of the month not associated with my periods | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Severe lower abdominal pain can not be due to acidity; it causes upper abdominal pain. Secondly, your pain is severe and not associated with the menstrual cycle. The most probable causes of a severe pain in lower abdomen which takes breath away can be due to:Twisting of the ovarian cyst. Lower Ureteric stone. Volvulus, meaning twisting of the intestine along its own axis. I would advise you the following in such conditions.First get an X-ray of the Abdomen in the standing position. This is the simplest form investigations giving the maximum information particularly when you are in a pain. Ultrasonography, blood and urine test will help for further diagnosis. The treatment will depend necessarily upon the diagnosis one gets. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | I have had one chemo treatment for colon cancer and then had to stop because I had to have surgery redone due to blockage.I then had infection.I will be resuming chemo in the next 2 weeks.Is it safe for me to get a cotisone shot in my elbow at this time? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The cortisone shot to your elbow is local medicine. It will not affect your system. Having chemotherapy in two weeks is completely safe after cortisone injection. The cortisone is a steroid and gets deposited in the elbow. The steroid stops the nerves from carrying pain impulse and this will keep you comfortable. There is no risk form the shot, and it will be safe for you to have chemotherapy a few weeks later. If you are given oral steroids then there is a need to discuss with your doctor. Please do not worry. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | Good morning. i woke up a decent about of bleeding from my scrotum area. After a few minutes I was able to get the bleeding to stop y cand locate the wound. it appeared to be a slightly raised white bump with a rather small but distinct hole in the middle, i know scrotum injuries can bleed quite a bit due to the number of small veins. My concern is more so that i was never aware of the bump before and it appeared to rupture on its own. Should i have serious concern? | Hello Fairbanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is ruptured sebaceous cyst of scrotum.* Not to worry about the same, it is a benign condition absolutely Kindly consult your doctor for the same, he will prescribe you needed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, ointments for local application & you will be cured. Hope this clears your query. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards. |
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ηζθΏ°εηι«εΈει‘γ | i aym a bipolar II with coexisting conditions that include tardive dyskinesia, anxiety/panic, and am treatment resistant. my hospital s psych doc has me on a supplemental regimen of vitamins, fish oil, etc. am also trying out different portions of complex carbs and protein. currently have mixed episodes most days. do you subscribe to nutritional changes during different cycles? if so, what foods/portions do you recommend? | Hi, I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Question: do you subscribe to nutritional changes during different cycles? If so, what foods/portions do you recommend? Answer: This condition requires strict medications and cannot be managed with diet alone. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
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