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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr. Herrick my question is from you. My mother has problem in her neck i.e cervical vertebrae Dr said she has cervical problem.she is taking medicine but still she feel very pain in shoulder muscles and even feels Dizzy sometime......so suggest me something that what should b done. | Hi, Your mother really should be seen and examined by a doctor to determine exactly what is wrong before any medications are prescribed. She may need X-rays, CT scans, or an MRI of the neck and shoulder. If the dizziness is coming on now that she has started a medication then, she may be suffering a side effect. Again, this is another reason to see a doctor and get a good physical examination before making any further recommendations to her medication regimen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ive recently had investigations such as an ECG after having been diagnosed with high blood pressure which was underlying for years. My doctors mentioned something about extra muscle forming around the heart from it working harder for a long time. Could this extra muscle be serious? | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. I would like to know your exact report of echo and ECG. This term extra muscle around heart is uncommon term and I need to know what exactly it is! I can presume that there may be thickening of walls of heart due to long-standing untreated Hypertension what we call as LVH. If it is the same then what you need is good control of BP with regular medicines. I would be glad to guide you if you send me the exact reports best wishes Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,I am having a follicular monitoring this month. The formation and growth of the egg showed normal till Day 14th with a size of 21.5mmX19mm. Doctor suggested Corion 5000 injection. We took that too on the 14th day. But when we did the ultrasound on 15th day the size of the follicle increased to 23mmX20mm with slight streak of bleeding but unruptured. Now the doctor has suggested to take Betnilan. Is there any chances of it being ruptured? I have an ovarian cyst (perhaps endometriotic) in the right ovary measuring 3cmX3cm, where the egg has formed. There is another cyst in left ovary (2X2cm). Please suggest! | Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Clearblue ovulation sticks and fertility monitor are more reliable and accurate in predicting the ovulation as compared to an ultrasound scan. A fully grown mature follicle on an ultrasound does not necessarily mean that it will definitely rupture and a healthy ovum will be released. The follicle ruptures around day 14 15 in a regular 28 30 days cycle. However in longer duration cycles it may rupture slightly later. Do not worry. As size of follicle is progressing continue follicular study and injection done which helps in follicle release. The ovulation sticks indicate the level of LH in our body and an LH surge is diagnostic of ovulation. So, if ovulation sticks are not showing the positive result it means ovulation has not occurred yet. Hope this helps you. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | August I gota rock cut on my leg. After that a itchy rash broke out around it. I thought it was almond alergy or even peanut alergy so I stopped eating peanuts and almonds. I used Benadryl that made it itchier then I tried neosporin it did not go away it seem to make it grow more redder and grow bigger. Then I tried aloe hydrating lotion with cucumber it made it smaller but it lingers. I am allergic to nickel and d3 and Gatorade and coke cola products and some seasonings in Lawrys seasons. I cant stand beer of any kind. I dont smoke. Im reading some labels anything with tea tree oils seem to also make me itch on leg and head.so its been 9 months still lingering on my leg 3 inches long it looks like brown Bruzes and red scaley it bleeds if I itch it to much which I think new skin is fighting.(like my body is fighting itself) what do you think I should do? | Hi, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. After reading your query it appears to be three possibility for your condition |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I m so worried. I started having this weird sensation on the top of my middle toes on my right foot. It felt like something was tickling or tingly then when I would move it I realized its as though theirs asleep and tingling. Then I got the same thing in the left side if my nose but my nose inside and out is all most completly numb with times of different sensations. I ve had bells palsey and Graves disease so I m really worried. I m only 31 and a female please help with some advice on what it could be | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, My baby was died 4 days before in 34th week of pregnancy, Doctor told the reason that my baby have some abnormalities i.e. oligohyderamnious, foetal ascites echogenic bowel, cardiomegely associated with pleural fluid and severe foetal anoxia and impending intrauterine growth restriction, and show the growth of 29 weeks in 34 week. how these abnormalities are produce becase in 25 week all things are ok. and no abnormality was seen. | Hi there,Sorry for the loss of your baby. It is very traumatic to lose your baby at such a late stage of pregnancy. If there is some defect in genetic or chromosome of the baby then there is a possibility that these defects show up in the later half of the pregnancy. The fact that this baby had so many multi organ defects implies that it must be having major structural problems leading to death in the womb itself. Up till 20-24 weeks the organs are forming and after that the increase in size, but if there is a major defect growth is hampered and baby will not survive. Do try to get the baby analyzed for chromosome problems after birth and also get the doctor to document all defects in detail as it would be helpful in knowing if this could repeat in next pregnancy or is a one time incident. Hope this helps. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband is suffering from viral fever from past 6 days. he has been given antibiotics and paracetemol tablets. Doctor has asked us to wait another 2 days and he says fever will come down. Now his temperature is 40degree C. He is diabetic also. I want to know how can i reduce his temperature. | Hi, From history it seems that in-spite of antibiotic treatment temperature persisted, he requires some investigations to know the cause of having temperature. Go for routine urine check up, Complete blood checking for TC, DC, platelet count, Tidal test etc. After all reports go for treatment accordingly.Meanwhile, to reduce fever, give paracetamol or Ibuprofen 400 mg clock wise. Important is to give plenty of water, liquids and keep him well HY Chat Doctor. Give him light diet. Ok and take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am getting a sharp pain after severe coughing over the last two days Also please keep in mind I m am asmatic and don t have a pump for the past 2 weeks i | Dear Faze, I would strongly advise you to see the Doctor now. You must never stop Prevention Inhalers, if you are a known case of Asthma. You should also keep Rescue inhaler or quick relieving inhalers, to start using at any first symptom of impending attack of asthma. Chest pain with severe coughing is one of the warning symptoms, for which you should go immediately to Emergency room. Asthma is a disease for which you should be 100% fit. You and your family must be very well-educated about your Asthma, its triggers, allergen, prevention and treatment of early symptoms. You must also know the symptoms for which you should go to see a Doctor or emergency room. Keep well. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a sort if flaky scaly patch of skin on my earlobe, it wasn t too big but when I tried peeling the skin off it make it all sore even when I m not touching it, its red now and I ve noticed a spot like lump but it was too dark to see if there were anymore, what could this be? Shall I see my doctor? | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Yes, it seems the lesion needs to be clinically assessed by a Dermatologist for a proper diagnosis, and appropriate management. Therefore, I would advise you to see your family physician or a dermatologist early for a solution to the problem. 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my name is jackie I went to the dr 2 wks ago I got mrsa staff infection from a tanning bed 12 yrs ao so they gve me bactrim and mupirocin then went back wk ago its very small now and gave me prednisolone how is that treat staff I wash my hands thoughout the day because I have three small dogs and they haven t caught it they didn t get it the last time and it was much worse befor and I had to go into the hospial it close my ear drum so this time its on my stomach | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. MRSA requires complete treatment otherwise it recurs. If it recurs it has many other resistant Chat Doctor. I advise you to take complete treatment again with mupirocin. Once you complete the treatment it is advised to take the swab from umbilicus, groin, nasal mucosa for MRSA screening. If you are clear with MRSA on this screening there is no need for further treatment. If you find any further MRSA than there is need for further treatment. I advise you strictly handwashing before and after touching your dog. If dog receives MRSA than it will be very difficult to clear from it, this MRSA will be returned to you and vice versa. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a clicking in my left part of my head while walking sometimes, about 3 years ago. I had a MRI and itwas not a tumor. It might of been just something with my jaw or tmj because when I held my jaw shut together, the clicking sounds would stop. I recently just realized that when I cough I feel a slight pain for about a second in my left side of my head or near forehead. Ive read some stuff online saying that it can be a tumor is this true. It only hurts for a second that I cough and Im not sure how long its been going on. I just noticed it today. I have no other symptoms. | Hi there ~I understand your concerns. Having something unusual happen to you can be quite discomforting. I am glad you got an MRI brain done, and no tumor was detected. The clicking in the left part of your head might be due to a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) misalignment. A lot of people have this kind of issue. If you have not other symptoms other than this clicking and some pain which may be related to the TMJ issue, I advise you to not be too concerned about it. However, if the pain gets worse, please consult a doctor. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Sir, My father in law is suffering from Jaundicc from past 15 days...we have taken treatment from hospitals in ..looks like it got cured..but from today onwards he is having vomiting..could you suggest what can be done and what is this symptom for.. Thanks a lot for your help | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Let me know the cause of jaundice, his liver function test status, ultrasound imaging study. There may be chances of relapse in case of hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and obstructive jaundice. In obstructive jaundice, until unless the obstruction is relieved there is high chances of relapse. Vomiting may be due to liver dysfunction or may be due to upper gastrointestinal tract pathology. You should again consult with your treating doctors and take proper treatment. You should also take anti-emetics and potassium rich supplements. Keep keen eyes on the HY Chat Doctor. Take care, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 7 years old son was bit by our owners dog, which they say is being vaccinated regularly. yesterday my son has taken 2nd injection of rabipur. Today after bath there seems to be slight puss coming out of the wound. Just wanted to know why is that. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your son was bitten by a vaccinated dog for which your doctor has advised antirabies vaccine. Rabies is a 100% fatal, but it is 100% preventable with proper and adequate treatment. As there is pus from the bite site it may be due to secondary bacterial infection as there is a breach in the skin which has lead to this discharge. I would suggest you to follow1. Complete the course of antirabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28, if the dog is healthy you can stop antirabies vaccine after third dose.2. Oral Antibiotics like Tab Augmenting, twice daily for 5 days.3. Topical TB act ointment over the bite site.4. In TT. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I went SCUBA diving with a rented regulator (the piece you put in your mouth ) on the 25th. That night I realized my lower left tooth was hurting, much akin to wisdom tooth growth. I woke up yesterday with white and clear bumps on my outer gum that resemble the blisters which show up on skin because of fever blisters. I had to use the same regulator yesterday for my certification and this morning my gum has several small, shallow holes where the blisters burst or were rubbed away by the rubber. It is not swollen but it is tender when pressure is exerted. My teeth do not hurt, but under my chin behind the jaw bone is also tender. There is no swelling to speak of. The dive shop puts rented gear in a tank of Mean Green to disinfect everything before renting it out. I called to ask if they had heard of this situation occurring before and no one seems to know anything about this. Thanks for your help! | Hi, Sometimes when there is already bacteria in the teeth and the nerve of the tooth is also irritated then going under pressure like scuba diving or airplane/flight, can lead to pain in that particular tooth. I would recommend you to visit your dentist for the same. The dentist may take a X-ray to determine if there is a cavity or an old filling that needs to be changed. You have maybe given a dosage of antibiotics for the same which will also help with the pain under your chin. The infection in the tooth may be the cause for lymphadenitis i.e. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For years I have felt like I am stoned but I dont smoke, about 3 years ago I had carbon monoxide poisoning and ever since have been extremly tired and have had difficulty doing anything, about a yr ago it started getting worse and 5 months ago I started having sever confussion, memory loss, difficulty thinking of anything, near black out upon standing and walking after a min. The confussion is gone but I am so tired all the time, I am having the near black outs so many times a day I cannot count, I cannot think at all, my words get all messed up, words that I know I just cant think of. I have had all sorts of test but they just say they will have to wait and watch. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Ou have nothing to worry. All these symptoms are associated with anxiety. Carbon Monoxide poison happened 3 years ago. These symptom has nothing to do with that poisoning. In fact, people across high density cities wade through carbon monoxide poisoning every day. Carbon Monoxide do not have such effects (like you have now). It is clearly of anxiety. You are imagining the symptoms because you fear that they may be real. Consult a psychologist. Soon. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sir i m 23 years old boy i m having vary good health but my penis is not so hard and it is also bended towards dowan .i am masterbiting since i as 13 years old.now i m taking ayurvadic medicine since last 30 days that medicine is Himalyan tentex royal and Zandu vigorex.plz tell me that i have to change the medicine or i should continue with same or for how long i have to tske medicine.plz plz reply | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are just 23, and you started worrying about erection and sex. Your masturbation habit never gives any side effects in your sexual life. That is sure. Erection may not be always perfect while masturbation because of the effort involved in it and lack of passion. But once you have sex with a female, passion and love overwhelms any other thoughts and gives you perfect erection. But if you worry too much, be apprehensive, take medicines unnecessarily, you may suffer more. Because all these erectile dysfunction is in your thinking. You never had any problem. Even the medicines you are taking are not prescribed by any physician, I know. Please do not do that. Concentrate in your studies and career. They are important, not sexual life. Sexual life is always secondary. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some sexology related psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hellow Dr. Samuel My mother is 73 yrs old and recently she got a prescription to use Omnacortil 40mg. I came to know that Omnacortil is a steroid and powerfule medicine. Please let me know how safe it is giving this medicine to aged people like my mother. | Hi, Purpose and duration of taking omnacortil not mentioned. Omnacortil (prednisolone) is a corticosteroid commonly prescribed to treat a wide range of health problems including allergies, blood disorders, bronchial asthma, skin diseases, infections, certain cancers and to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It can increase the risk of cataracts, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, and delirium, which are more common and more dangerous in the elderly population. It may also cause a variety of psychiatric symptoms, including dementia, that are reversible on Chat Doctor. In view of the above if the benefits of using omnacotil are more than the risks of above-mentioned side effects, it may be continued in low doses preferably on every alternate days and for a short period of time to minimize the risk of those side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have multiple stones in my right kidney, and have passed many, and lately had kub ultrasound, found out that there are still about 14 to 15 stones left... with hydronephrosis. The radiologist says my kidney looks bad already and said i should have it removed. I went to the nephrologist to show my result and he asked to have a ct stonogram, which i haven t done yet. If i pass all the stones, will my kidney still be ok? | Dear Patient, the answer is |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doc,I m suffering from lower back pain from last 5 months.MRI report showed right paracentral disc protrusion causing mild secondary stenosis.The pain is bearable but, its like my condistion remains the same.Neither getting worst nor getting better.The area of pain is right hip and it radiates upto knee, | In my opinion you should stop worrying. For relief from pain have some painkiller along with a muscle relaxant along with methylcobal and gabapentin. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead. When getting up from bed always take a lateral position first then hang your legs down and then get up. When working, maintain a good posture of your back. Add a lumbar support cushion to you chair when working. Do not strain your self or over exert. If the pain increases do some hot fermentation locally and make a routine of doing some back strengthening exercise daily. Start with 15 mins twice a day to 25 mins twice a day and walk for 30-40 mins a day alt east. I am sure you will be fine in 2 weeks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my left hand tingles when i cough. There is always a some level of numbness but gets worse when I cough.Also, I took 1 trazadone pill to help me sleep when I fell and cracked some ribs on my left side, could this be a related symtom? I took the pill about 2 weeks ago, and noticed the numbness the next day. | The act of coughing is somehow activating your brachial plexus and specifically the C8/T1 sensory nerve roots exiting the spinal cord therefore, some degree of compression of the ribs or shoulder girdle are mechanically pressing on those ribs when you forcefully cough. If there's ALWAYS some numbness then, there is baseline compression and this should be checked out by going to a neurologist, getting an examination, and then, proper testing. There may be a solution of physical therapy that can help reduce the compression...or if necessary, surgical decompression. Please rate this a 5-STAR ENCOUNTER and write me at |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had two 3- teeth bridges slide off recently; two back teeth that needed to be pulled; and a root canal . All of this happened within 2 months. Something is draining from what looks like under my teeth - usually it s slick and today it s foamy. It has a horrible putrid-sweet-sour taste and I haven t even eaten anything. Could it be some sort of bacteria under my teeth? | HI ROCKY, Thanks for posting your query. The foamy liquid is due to the abscess formed at the periapical area of involved tooth. The pus usually contains bacteria. I would suggest you get the tooth either root canal treated or extracted depending on the condition of tooth. Take complete course of antibiotics too. The sour taste will disappear once the pus Chat Doctor. Maintain good oral hygiene. Please get the treatment soon as it can lead into sinus infection if left untreated. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | When I was 42 I developed blood poisoning, they think it was caused when got all my teeth out. My question is why did it cause Osteomyelitis of my c5 and c6 in my neck . And why did it also cause a abcess on my spinal cord . What actually is Osteomyelitis and how does it work? And when they took off the abcess why did it cause me to become a quadriplegic with severe nerve pain? Also how common is Osteomyelitis? Thank you for answering my question. | Hi, Welcome to the forum. Vertebral osteomyelitis refers to an infection of the vertebral body in the spine. Generally, the infection is spread to the vertebral body by a vascular route. For this reason, there is a preponderance of infections in the cervical spine that occur after a dental procedure. I hope this is helpful to you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Can you help me interpret some lab values for a 38.5wk neonate, I just need an general interpretation for school. WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV are all normal but MCH, MCHC, Platelet count and lymphocytes are low. RDW and neutrophils are high, slight enlarged platelets & polychromasia and marked anisocytosis. The mother had chorioamnionitis. Anything would help, thanks | Hello, The values of CBC as provided by you along with mother having history of chorioamnionitis strongly recommend full evaluation of baby and need for early antibiotic therapy. Babies born to mother with proven chorioamnionitis have 10% risk of sepsis and low platelets, necrophilia, etc., suggest need for full laboratory evaluation along with culture and antibiotic therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi am 30 years old, my penis is very small and not react in proper time, if i see any porn its standing for sometime but very quickly its come in a normal size, i don t know what s my problem, i checked with doctor, he suggested me that some how blood is not moving in my erection time. plz suggest.......... | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Sex is a divine act and meditation. We forget ourselves throughout the sexual act and that makes it proper meditation. Sex should not be performed when you or your partner is tired, stressed. Sex should not be performed during unworldly timing, and you should not hurry while doing sex. Erection is happening when blood is pumped into the penis and kept there in a certain pressure. The pressure is not sustained due to the above-mentioned reasons. Anxiety about is sex is also another factor. Don't come to a pretext. Yesterday happened never means it will happen tomorrow. Concentrate on career and not on sex. Keep it divine and do meditate, don't hurry and get stressed. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My doctor referred me to have an ultrasound after I complained of ovarian/abdominal pain and bleeding. I had a trans-abdominal ultrasound, whicChatDoctore back negative. Im very petite and under 25, so was told that they may be able to get a pretty clear image with a trans-abdominal ultrasound. However, Im still a bit concerned. Is a transvaginal ultrasound the only way to detect early stage cancer, or smaller masses in the ovary? Can I be confident with my results from the trans-abdominal ultrasound? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Transvaginal ultrasound gives better image of the ovarian mass as compared to trans abdominal ultrasound. If the trans abdominal ultrasound is not showing up anything, a transvaginal ultrasound will give better images of the ovarian mass. There are other investigation also which will help to find out the pathology in the ovary. If the transvaginal ultrasound does not show up anything, other investigations like ovarian aspiration or biopsy may be used. Get the transvaginal ultrasound and wait for the results. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, i had back surgery 2 years ago, discectomy on L4-5. Now i have back pain again with numnes and burning on my gluts and thights. I had an lumbar X-ray a week ago which shows moderate to severe hypertrophy on the lumbar facet joints and vacuum disk phenomenon on L4-5 disks. What causes this phenomenon and what is the treatment.I did hear about gel like substance injection to be added to the disk. How effective this treatment is?Thanks. Irina | Irina, all procedure apart from discectomy for these complain does not have a very strong scientific back up. I mean these procedures (injection, or chiropractic) may or may not work in every individual. I think if pain is tolerable than you can take it B 12 to make your nerves strong. Furthermore, I would also like to see MRI because X-ray diagnosis can be misleading. Avoid heavy weight lifting and forward bending. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I recently got on the depo shot, but I didnt get the shot until 4-5 days after my period was over. My boyfriend and I started having unprotected sex again the same day. It has been about 3weeks ago. I am having bad dizzy spells, nausea ( worse at night), very tender and sore breasts ( so bad that I have to wear a sports bra) and now Im getting bloated and my lower abdomen is slightly crampy, not very bad though.... I am 26 years old, I have a 6 year old daughter, and had a miscarriage at 5 months in September. Could I be pregnant or does it sound like something else? I have never shown up positive on a test until 6 weeks, and I am on pChatDoctoredications that I need to stop taking if I am. Please help. | Hi, Thanks for the query. The possibility of release of ovum is somewhat less on around 8 to 9 days of menstrual cycle. But the possibility cannot be excluded also. You wait for 2 to 3 weeks, and go for pregnancy test. If you are having doubt regarding the urine pregnancy test, you can go for blood test for pregnancy. Psychiatry medicines can also affect the menstrual cycle. If possible you stop them till you rule out the pregnancy. For more details you can ask me through |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi doc,I m priya... i m just 21 year old....! My ESR is 33....! and also from past one month i have lump or a swaolling under my left ear close to my neck but it doesnt pain..... my doc have suggested for biopsy.....! what kind of a disease could be diagonsed.....? | Hi Priya, the most common swellings in the neck are enlarged lymph nodes due to various infections. However, below the ear it could be a Parotid gland swelling or a Submandibular gland swelling. Anyway, a biopsy will be able to clearly outline the nature of the swelling. So, don't worry and get the test done. You could also go for an FNAC before a biopsy which is a less invasive test than a biopsy. A small needle is put into the swelling and some cells are aspirated which are then seen under a microscope to come to a diagnosis. But, a biopsy is definitely more conclusive. It is a decision that you should make in consultation with your Doctor. Take care, Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 7 year old has been given intelligence tests to see where her strengths and weaknesses are and determine the best teaching approach to meet her needs. Iam very concerned that her overall low score of 78 is labeling her so early as intellectually disabled. Please advise if you know what I should do or how I should view this number.Thanks,KG | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I suggest you to take that intelligence test again from another source. If you do not have any doubt about your sons overall intelligence, you should go for another. If you have any doubt about the previous test, get a second opinion. In my opinion, you should get a second opinion. In the case of Learning Disability Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help your son cure his condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have lower abdominal pain. It feels as if somethinbg is tight or stretched . But it is continual --not letting up. I have taken Flagyl and Cipro, i believed for treatment of diverticulitis. Could something actually be lodged like a nut or something that wont dissove in a divertulii? I have some p;ain in my left hip and my rectum. What is going on? | Hi. Thanks for your query. It looks you are a known patient of diverticulitis and as you have suspected rightly this can be resurgence of diverticulitis with peritonitis causing all the pains in the abdomen, hip and rectum. This can be just a severe form of colitis too. The best way to get a diagnosis is to undergo a Contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen, colonoscopy and relevant blood, urine and stool tests. Once the diagnosis is made, it will be decided whether to continue the medical management or to go for excision of the colon bearing diverticula. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiI faced multiple boils on the back, just below my neck, doctor told that it is harpies and started the treatment. I want to know that if the treatment is permanent or I have to take medicine throughout the life. Right now i am 57 year old. | Hello, Thank you for posting your query to Chat Doctor, Herpes is a viral infection. It is difficult to find medicines that treat it completely. The medicine you are taking helps reduce pain, prevent complications, and shorten the course of the disease, if taken before 72 hours that the disease started. You will need to take the medicine for 10 days. The boils that you have will last 2-3 weeks, and heal in appearance. The virus will sleep in the nerve root, and when you will have a low immunity, it may appear again, and you will need to start over with the medicine you are taking for 10 days. So, my answer is no...you don't need to take the medicine all your life, but only when the infection appear again. Though, not necessarily it may reactivate again. Meanwhile, be careful to keep the area Chat Doctor. Hope this helps, If you have other questions, I would be happy to answer. Take care, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been taking marvelon for years, my last 5 packs were run back to back and changed to Cerazette. 4 days into my current pill pack. I had a 6 day period a couple of days after Stating cerazette when should I be protectes Against pregnancy? Thanksa6 | HiS tart the new brand on active hormone pills and skip the pill-free interval (i.e. follow active tablets of the former brand with active tablets of the new brand without a pill-free interval). Following this advice means that the woman will miss a with Chat Doctor. Another option is to apply the 7-day rule and use alternative methods of contraception, such as condoms and a spermicide (which should be prescribed during the consultation), until such time as 7 active hormone tablets have been taken from the new pack. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am suffering severe depression and anxiety. I have been unable to go to work for a month. I am on alprazolam and for years I have been able to manage and battle through these episodes. I am struggling to fight off the depression and not winning this time. | Hello, It is advisable to take approximately to treat anxiety symptoms, but it is not to be taken for years together as it has more tolerance and dependence. So, I would advise you to taper off approx. and stop, and then it has to be compensated with equivalent dose of other Benzodiazepines to prevent it's unwanted with Chat Doctor. Please let me know your current dose, so that I can give tapering schedule. You can combine it with antidepressant to combat your depressive symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hai dr i checked my sgpt sgot yesterday the values r SGOT-46,SGPT-55, before this 2month back i checked it was SGOT36, SGPT, 38,iam on medication for high cholestoral atorvastatin since 2 years, last year by september 2011 i checked LFT TEST EVERY THING WAS NORMAL, YYYY@YYYY | Hi, Thanks for your question. As you have mentioned you are on atorvastatin for high cholesterol, There are following possibilities for marginal increase in liver enzymes-1) Long term use of Atorvastatin can cause raised liver enzymes. But your levels of liver enzymes are not significantly raised to stop atorvastatin. 2) NASH (Non-alcoholic SteatoHepatitis) if you are obese it may be possibility. It is associated with insulin resistance. I would like to advise you to repeat your liver function test after 2 to 3 weeks, if liver enzymes rises further consult your doctor for detailed clinical examination and if required further evaluation. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | CANCER OF THE URETHER AND BLADDER ,IN REMISSION,DO I GO BY LIFE EXPECTANCY? KIDNEY WAS REMOVED HAD A 4%FUNCTION.TOO FINE OK CHEMO CISPLATAN,COULD NOT TAKE IT PLATELETS COMPLETELY DOWN,A LESS TRATMENT,I DID NOT TAKE WHY GO THEOUGHT THE AGONY.RECEIVED 6 BSG;S.WENT ON DR BUDWIG;S THERAPY AND I DO FINE WITH SCOPING AND MRI URIGRAM. | Hi, You have got two different cancer. I do not know the cause of kidney removal. Anyway, your bladder cancer stage should be mentioned. As you have received 6 cycles of BCG (BSG ??) probably you are in early stage because at early stage only BCG are prescribed. To give an idea about life expectancy and further treatment more detailed information regarding staging and other medical comorbidities are necessary. Consult your oncologist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had problems with kidney stones over the past year. I dont think this has to do with kidney stones though. I started having sharp pains in my lower right abdomen area and started peeing blood when I did anything exercised induced or strenuous. I went to the doctor she said the pain was a cyst. The pain didnt stop so I went to another one and he said it was a kidney stone. I have passed the stone but the peeing blood will not stop. Note | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Since you are a know case of kidney stones, the suspicion will obviously be related to the past history. The hematuria (blood in urine) on exercises with pain in lower right abdomen is suggestive of |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been in A fib for many years and this is successfully controlled with Warfarin. I am also on other drugs for this - ramipril and bisoprolol. We are planning several trips which will take us to a higher altitude, between 3000 and 3500m. This will not necessarily involve great exercise other than sightseeing. However we are concerned whether there will be significant risks, for example increased clotting. | DEAR OVERTHINKS FOR CONSULTING AT ChatDoctorI UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN.BUT YOUR SUFFERING FROM AF WHICH IS A SUPRAVENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA AND I SUGGEST YOU TO AVOID HIGH ALTITUDE TRAVELLING AS FAR AS POSSIBLE EVEN IF YOUR AF IS UNDER CONTROLS OBSERVATION HAVE SHOWN SUDDEN DEATH IN PATIENTS OF ARRHYTHMIA AT HIGH ALTITUDECLOT FORMATION CAN ALSO OCCUR AT HIGH ALTITUDE. SO AVOID IT AS FAR AS POSSIBLEHOPE I HAVE ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME FOR ANY FURTHER CONCERNS |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a root canal on tooth 30, 21 months ago. I have been told that I have Traumatic Nerve Injury to the v3 branch from the Local. I have tried all the meds out there. I have a RFL which a numbed what the neurosurgeon thought it would, but my major complain of fierce burning and throbbing in my gums on the the right side is still there. I did feel a horrible sharp pain through my gums and tongue when the root canal was being done( enough to make me \"Tap out\" and I cried the rest of the procedure. I have been to 2 oral surgeons. Ant thoughts? | Hello there, Thanks for writing your query, Any injury to the nerve branches during dental procedure takes a little longer time to heal. The nerve fibers regenerate with a course of time and the symptoms will subside. Burning sensation and pain in the gums can be due to other gum problems, I would suggest you to get the examination done consulting a dentist. Exact diagnosis can be made only after clinical examination and evaluation by taking radiographs. I would suggest you to get and OPG radiograph done which will help in diagnosis and accordingly treatment can be planned. Consult an oral surgeon and get the examination done. I hope this helps, take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello dr i m 30 yrsoldi hadamiscarriage in 20 weeks due to c0rd prolapsein jan 2011 sincethen i havemy regular cyclesbut now i want conceive again so i went to thedr shesuggested me to haveclomididid but i didnot conceive i m very eager to fill my loss and conceive plz giveahelpful suggestion thank umy height 5.6 inchesand my weight is 90 kgs | Hi, If you didn't have any menstrual issues from the beginning. Take 3 months course of oral contraceptive (under your gynecologists care). This will clear hormonal imbalance caused by the abortion you will start getting ovulating cycles. Try for conception after 3 months course of pills is finished. Husbands semen analysis should be checked while you take three months of treatment. your investigations (ovulation study tubal patency test)are advisable in case of history of fever, pelvic inflammation after delivery. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have one small painless red bump in my pubic area several inches above the penis. it does not itch burn or have puss or blister or anything close to that...and it seems as if it would be very difficult to pop... i just trimmed the area with some clippers a day or two before. the weird thing is that i had folliculitis about 4/12 months ago in the same region but it looked differently than this bump and there were several of them that time...this time there is only one... i was prescribed some benzoyl peroxide and clindamyacin phospate...which worked and ridded the folliculitis in about 4-5 days..i have plenty of it leftover and used it on this bump but it has done nothing... also it should be noted that i havent engaged in sexual intercourse or contact in about 4 months...also i was tested for herpes 4 1/2 months ago and came back negative another very weird thing is the day before it turned into this bump i woke up and there was a black speck where the bump is now. it clearly wasnt a scab as i was able to flick it off easily without having to pick at it or anything like that and after i flicked it off there was no blood or anything and it was gone...it appeared to be a dark piece of dirt or something like that..very odd..but the next day it turned into this small painless itchless red bump...ive had this for about a week or son..can anyone help? | HelloThanks for query. Painless bump on the pubic area is most likely to be Sebaceous Cyst.However, final diagnosis can be confirmed only on clinical examination by a qualified General Surgeon. The skin in pubic area and genitals is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin. Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected. Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment. If needed is it big may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac). Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been experiencing pain and discomfort in my lower left abdomen, also increased back pain, even sitting down right now causes me discomfort, I also noticed that I have bouts of extreme belching at times, it has happened before but seemed to go away for awhile | Hi. This can be a form of an intestinal infection causing all these symptoms together. You may need an antibiotic for intestinal infection along with metronidazole and antispasmodic tablets to reduce the pain in abdomen. Then observe whether reduction in intestinal symptoms are improving on back pain and belching. If yes continue the treatment for 5 days everything will be alright. If other symptoms are not improving, one has to find the local cause for back pain. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 17 , i dont have the confidence to talk to people. when i was in primary school i was one of the nautiest kid and i had allot of confidence, but now i can even speak english and my foreign language properly. it is very hard to girls and be all naughty again. can you please tell me the reason thank you | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Confidence comes from experience. Confidence is a relative term. Confidence of cycling and confidence in swimming are different and both are independent. With the confidence of swimming, you cannot climb steep mountains. So don't treat yourself as having low self-confidence. Just ignore the problem, when time comes you will be able to speak in front of public. Now, don't worry about it. Concentrate on your education and career. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | GOOD MORNING SIR ,IM SUFFERING FROM BREATHING PROBLEM N BLOCKED LOSE FOR LAST 2 YEARS .I DID DNS SURGERY (SEPTOPLASTY) BEFORE 1 YEAR AGO .BUT WITH NO BENEFITS .N WHEN I WENT TO DR HE SAID THT THERE IS STILL MODERATE DEVITION BUT THATS NOT A BIG PROBLEM, AFTER THAT I DID TURBINATE REDUCTION BEFORE 6 MONTHS AGO BUT STILL IM SUFFERING WITH THIS PROBLEM .RIGHT NOW I HAVE MORE PROBLEM IN MY LEFT NOSE N I CAN SEE THE TURBINATE IS OBSTRUCTING M BREATHING .MY RIGHT NOSE IS NOT BLOCKED BUT WHEN I TRY TO DO BRAETHING EXERCISE I FELL LIKE IM UNABLE TO BREATHE DEPPLY .I HAVE TAKEN MANY MEDICINES BUT OF NO USE .I TOOK HOMEOPATChatDoctorEDICINE FOR 4 MONTHS BUT NO EFFECT N I TOOK AAURVEDIC MEDICINE BUT STILL NO BENEFIT ..PLEASE TELL ME HAT CAN I DO TO CURE THIS PROBLEM | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult senior, experienced ENT doctor because obstructive lesions in the nose need surgery only. So for obstructive turbinate, you need to get it surgically removed. Another thing is allergic rhinitis. You are not improving 100% after any previous surgery. So possibility of allergic rhinitis is more. And so you will need 1. Steam inhalation 5-6 times a day 2. Intranasal spray containing steroid (fluticasone)3. Oral combination of antihistamine and anti-allergic Chat Doctor. So first undergo surgery for turbinate and then start above-mentioned |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My teenager (daughter) has a rash on her torso with some spread to her back and arms. Its been going on for a while but has gotten worse. It itches badly. They are tiny bumps, lightly red. At first it looked like perhaps a bug bite but since they appear at all times and are spreading that doenst seem likely. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at Chat Doctor Extremely itchy rash/bumps involving the trunk, arms and legs can be due to scabies. In scabies the lesions resemble insect bites and are distributed over the torso, arms and legs; specially inner thighs, maxilla and chest, finger webs etc. Family history of similar lesions and itching can be a significant clue towards scabies. If I was the treating doctor I would like to treat her empirically for scabies with Single whole body application of 5% Permethrin lotion, kept overnight for 8 hours, followed by scrub bath next day. An OTC oral antihistamine e, g cetirizine 10 mg once daily would provide symptomatic relief from itching. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a USG of whole abdomen. In the report everything is okay except my liver slightly enlarged with bright parenchymal echotexture. No focal lesion noted. IHBR are not dialated. What does it mean?? Do I have any severe problem in my liver? Or I need to do a USG endroscopy for details? Please advice. | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). It simply means you have fatty liver that is accumulation of fat in liver which in long terms is harmful for liver. There are many causes of fatty liver disease like high fat diet, hepatitis B/ C, metabolic disorders, autoimmune disorder, alcohol or Chat Doctor. So for this you require evaluation and then appropriate management. So I will suggest you to visit a gastroenterologist for evaluation. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Uterus shows a small nabothian cyst at the cervix. Endometrium with a double wall thickness of 9 mm with no endometrial fluid collection or discrete mass. 2. Left ovary apparently has been removed. Prominent pelvic vasculature on the left suggesting pelvic congestion. 3. The right ovary appears to be lobulated or bilobed and measures up to 4.1 cm. There is a simple 7 mm cystic area at the inferior margin of this. The right ovary appears more lobulated than what was seen before. I would suggest close followup with ultrasound in 3-4 months as it is possible that there is a nodular density adjacent to the right ovary as opposed to the ovary appearing bilobed. An endometrioma could have this appearance. Close followup is warranted. No evidence for ovarian torsion on the right. I am 49 years and in overall good health, low BMI and non smoker. | Hello hope the answer helps you. As your history suggestive findings based on radiology otherwise you are in good state of health with good BMI. For the findings of RT ovary loculated with simple cyst and left oophorectomy done with pelvic congestion or prominent vascular tree suggests benign process as endometrial wall thickness 9\u00a0mm which could be endometrium. But you haven't mentioned as what time of cycle this U/S done and any pain along with cycle. You need rightly a close follow-up repeat scan at some other time of cycle as before mensuration after 3-4 months.Also, as you are 49 years near to menopause so likely such findings and complaint will settle also after hormones declined so wait and see policy is the best option as far my little understanding no worries |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hey doctor. I am 18 years of age. I have recently felt that my feeling system on the upper right of my rib cage (centering near upper closing of ribs) is numb. I seem to feel it effecting me when i sit in certain areas and positions. It aches and feels really painful. Because of this sometimes I feel as though a nerve maybe trapped. Could you guide me into the correct path to what It is or what The solution may be? | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your filthier is another possibility of Costco Chat Doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. 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 |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a runner and have been a runner for 7 years. For the past few months I have been having trouble with heavy legs, shortness of breath and lack of energy when trying to run. I feel lightheaded, have tunnel vision and am unable to get enough air into my body when I run. My family physician suspects anxiety. However, I have tried two different medications that have not helped. I have also seen a cardiologist who did a pulmonary function test, treadmill and tilt table test. All tests were negative. Do you have any other suggestions of what might be going on with me? My performance as a runner has declined substantially in the past few months. My times are getting slower instead of faster even though I continue to train as hard as I ever have. | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your extensive pulmonary and cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry much for cardiac and pulmonary causes. Rare cause in your case is pulmonary embolism. Since all routine causes have been ruled out, get done CT pulmonary angiography to rule out Pulmonary embolism. If this is also normal, then no need to worry much. You are having mostly anxiety related symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need newer anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Doctor I received my Semen Test Today, Can you help me to understand them.Constancy Highly viscousColor Creamish Whitevolume 2,3mlpH, 8Liquification Time | HelloThanks for query. Based on the report of your semen analysis that you have posted. Liqifaction time of for semen is more than three hours. Normally semen on ejaculation is like a gel due to proteins produced by seminal vesicle. This gets liquefied within 20-30 minutes by an enzyme secreted by epithelial cells of prostate so than sperm can move freely in cervical mucus through cervical canal in to uterine cavity for fertilization of female eggs. The delayed liquefaction of semen is the mainly inadequate quantity of this enzyme which is itself of due to problem in prostate and needs to be investigated further to find out the cause for same, Consult qualified infertility specialist /Urologist for evaluation. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am taking Pantocid HP and VSL#3 tablets from last 5 days according to doctor prescription. He has advised to take for 14 days. My questions are 1. Is it ok to take 2 cup of milk everyday during the course. 2. What if the H Pylori is found still after finishing the course. | Hi & Welcome. Yes, you can consume milk while on Antacid HP & VSL#3. Pantocid HP kit contains Pantoprazole, Amoxicillin, & Azithromycin. The first one suppresses the stomach acid production & the later two would kill a bacteria H. pylori that is responsible for gastritis & peptic ulcer disease. These medications are usually effective, safe and promote eradication of the H. pylori infection and also promote the healing of the ulcer.VSL#3 is a potent Probiotic that delivers the beneficial live bacteria combat the antibiotic associated diarrhea.1. It's OK to consume milk but see that the Antacid HP Kit is taken on an empty stomach preferably one hour before the breakfast to ensure its adequate absorption from the stomach.2. If H. pylori is still found after finishing the course of the Kit, it could be due to bacterial resistance to the Kit. In that case you may consult your treating physician for Qua Chat Doctor. Hope I could answer your query. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had a chest xray and my doctor with the VA says I have an infection in my lungs..I feel tired, have tingling in my lower body. I have a caugh, some joint pain in my fingers and wrists. I feel like I have no energy when I get out of bed. I m taking Bupropion HCL for depression 100 mg/day and Clonazepam .5mg starting to cut back to .25mg on Clonazepam/day. The VA said they are sending Sepra or something for the infection. If my caugh doesn t clear up in 10 days, I m to go in for further examination. I m taking Mucinex to control my caugh. My wife has had the same symptoms and still has a caugh. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done chest x-ray first. Infection in lungs is known as pneumonia. And treatment of pneumonia is antibiotics. But we first need to identify the organism which is responsible for the pneumonia. And then the sensitivity of the antibiotics to be done. This is known as culture and sensitivity. If sputum is available then get done this with sputum, otherwise get done bronchoscopy and BAD (Bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. So antibiotics are treatment of choice, but need to give specific antibiotic which is effective against causative organism. Consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | okay for the past month i have been really sick. Extreamly sick to my stomach and really really tired. The past week i started to get cold symptoms such as a very small cough and runny nose. I went to the dr and he said it sounded like mono to him due to the amount of time and how tired i was but i did not have the blood test done. My throat do not hurt at all so i was wondering if this really could be mono or something else? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Here you are having congestive symptoms.... Get your CBC examination done ... If show lymphocytes viral infection and if eosinophilic then allergic could be the cause..... Symptomatic management done. To relieve congestion decongestant taken like Antihistamines Chat Doctor. ... If blocked nose present then steam inhalation and oxymetazoline spray useful.... More water.... If cold climate humidifier can be useful.... For headache PCM paracetamol can be taken... Get your nose examined for polyp. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have felt ill and had bad pains to the left of my belly the last few days, yesterday it was very painful and today its gone and i felt fine, only about an hour ago i randomly coughed once or twice and was sick...alot, should i worry or can somone help me out? i had a serch on google and everyone was saying ohhhhh its death and a bit extreme about it, so if somone culd help me out that would be great, thanks | Hi Dear having pain on left side of abdomen and cough once or twice, and your so much afraid, Dont be afraid of goggle comments, get yourself investigated for pain, since you have not elaborated very much on you problems like your age, type of pain exact site and relation with food or any other symptoms associated with your pain still I can say, there can be few simple reasons for you pain abdomen, like your pain could be simple due to acid peptic disease and or, cholelithiasis(that is stone in gallbladder), pyelonephritis that is infection in your kidney which of course would have produce fever, it can be simply from infection of intestine, and finally it can be due to a more serious disease like pancreatitis, and last of all, we will think of cancer pain, if your old one. So don't worry, get ultrasound of your abdomen done, if it doesn't clinches the diagnosis, then go for EGD, commonly called as endoscopy to establish cause of your pain and finally pain abdomen dissociated with cough can be due to lower lobe infection of your lung, which will be diagnosed by chest x-ray, and last but not least it could be due to cardiac problems, for which it may need battery of investigation. So relax don't think of death |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had unprotected sex a couple weeks ago with my girlfriend and I noticed a couple days after that my penis shaft was red and irritated. That has since claimed down but now I have noticed that my scrotum is peeling off tiny bits of dry skin and is itchy. What could this be? I have also been working out more at the gym. Thanks | HelloThanks for query. Based on the symptoms that you have. You have developed allergic reaction to vaginal secretion of your girlfriend. She needs to get examined by qualified Gynecologist and take the necessary treatment. If you have active lesion now take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefuroxime along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice dailyEnsure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Top of the noon to you Sir, I am 22 years old. I had intercourse with my girlfriend and i din used protection and i am very much sure that sperms does not came out during intercourse, but still is there any chances that she might get pregnant? And if she take Ipill, is is safe for future for her? Your kind reply will be highly Appreciated. Thanks And Regards | Hello dear. Understand your concern. Look all contraceptive methods has side effects, some has more some has less.I pill have also some side effect, but you can take it once, not do such harm. But frequently & more numbers of use can do infertility & pregnancy failure. So I advised to use condoms, diaphragm , patches,BC pills....or do sex in safe period of cycle like 10 days after cycle & 10 days before next cycle. Hope this will help you. Best regards. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my name is brandy and my daughter has recently taken medication for an earache and now has red bumps with a white circle around it and I don t know what it is...it started on her feet and hands and now it has worked its way to her size the back and front .also on her back and stomach. the medicine she s taking is amoxicillin.also ear drops for an earache.I stopped using the ibuprofen liquid that she was prescribed because I thought that s what started it..that was about 3 days ago and it has continued since then and gotten worse. she says they do not itch and she has no fever she s acting perfectly fine just with a rash.I hope that you can help because I m very scared she has doctors appointment on Friday but want to know information sooner.thank you so much and God bless | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. If fact, amoxicillin & ibuprofen - both can cause skin rashes. So it is difficult to say which actually cause this. Not only medications, but sometimes recipients or other additives in a liquid formulation can also cause skin rashes. As your daughter is perfectly fine apart from skin rashes, I would not suspect any serious Chat Doctor. So please don't worry. Your consultation with your doctor on Friday will help you even more. Hope this was helpful to you. Wish your daughter the best of the recovery. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i have been having a lot of abdominal pain and throwing up, i went to the emergency room 3 times and they did not find anything I went back to the emergency room last night and they admitted me in the hospital. I had to drink some stuff to do a test and now they say that I have a spot on my pancreas. I am a 38 year old female please tell me how likely that is to be cancerous. | Hello, thank you for writing in to Chat Doctor.You're most likely to be suffering from acute pancreatitis/ peptic disorder/peptic ulcer. However, for us to come to any conclusion we need to know whether you're having any symptoms of jaundice? Also, you have not given details of your prescription. I'd suggest you to get admitted in the hospital to be monitored closely for further symptoms, as well as so that you're given IV fluids. In case of pancreatic cancer, the gall bladder gets swollen resulting in bile pigments in urine. So you can get your urine and stool test to check for presence of bile pigments in them, although they're not confirmations for cancer, they just give a guideline. Also get a CT for abdomen. If it is simply pancreatitis, you can be cured by managing conservatively and with the help of antibiotics. If not, then you might have to go for surgery. Meanwhile, you can take pent parole and risperidone tablets along with broad spectrum anti bionics. Follow a bland diet. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had an ectooic pregnancy 12/18/15. Had a salpingectomy and my recovery was great. Currently my period is 5 days late i got a positive on a pregnancy test 4 times since a day before my period was due. My doctor won t see me until I m 8 weeks that s almost 3 weeks from now. I started spotting 2 days ago very light. Usually only noticeable when I wipe and I currently have no pain... Should I be worried | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Anyone with a history of an ectopic pregnancy has about a 20 percent chance of developing another one, even if the tube was removed. So I strongly recommend if you develop any pain, especially if it is on one side, that you go to an emergency room for an ultrasound and a Chat Doctor hormone level. Spotting in early pregnancy is very common and normal, but please do not hesitate to seek medical care if you have any abnormal symptoms. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 5 days ago I had a molar apicectomy with sinus membrane perforation (no lifting or sealing after). It is possible that the root of the molar to pass through membrane and cannot heal? What can I do and what are the simptoms. I had some sinus bleeding behind soft palate first 2 days, yesterday after sneezing (with my mouth open) and today when I did some exercises (not to much). | Hello! Thank you for posting here. Firstly, It's very common to have molar roots into the maxillary sinus. This perforation will heal by itself. Do not panic. It does not need a lifting. Its sealed once your doctor has sutured the surgical site. Give it some time to heal. Do not smoke till it heals completely. Do not suck on anything. Do not use straw for having a Chat Doctor. Take cetirizine to control your cold symptoms as you mentioned you sneeze. See your doctor if it bleeds. Ideally bleeding should stop by now. Basic idea in doing discectomy is to save the tooth. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My right inside lip is a little swollen and tender to touch no sores, leisures or bumps , i have had a lot of rough sex with my husband the last few days and i pinched it but it has yet to go away. I also have had a yeast infection, what can this be????? | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely bartholinitis. This is inflammation and infection of Bartholdi glands. Infection can be due to massaging activity while having sex or from poor hygiene. In case of yeast infection there can be itching, redness and whitish appearances. For bartholinitis hot fomentation and Betadine ointment application will be helpful. If there is no improvement then antibiotic therapy will be required. For this you can approach your GP. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Respted Dr. BASU, Good morning, Bithi - Jadavpur. From today morning only I am again suffering from urine infections and getting same pain for that I have taken uripas tab. as also usual medicines ie. rcfax tacfree. After taking medicines frequency of urine has been reduced but pain and burning sensitivity are same. During my treat in the first week you advised Loxof 500. Should I take it again ? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. I suspect there is infection caused by resistant organisms, as there treatment is not responding to the standard therapy. I advise you should take the urine culture sensitivity done. This will guide you regarding organisms and its sensitivity pattern. Taking treatment according to this report cures your every problem's like burning, pain, sensitivity while urinating everything.Also, Chat Doctor. Please maintain hygiene as it is equally important as taking antibiotics. Phynazopyridine is urinary analgesics which help you prevent infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was just diagnosed with reoccurent Papillary Thyroid cancer. two masses. One is 1 mm and 2nd is in midline neck 2 mm in lymph node. I had total thyroidectomy in 2010 for Graves and papillary cancer. I have had urgent bowel movements for 2 years. My endo doesn t think it is a problem. What doctor should I see about this issue. | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. It is important to review your condition in detail with imaging findings. A 1 mm and 2 mm mass in lymph nodes is less likely to be a cancer. These are too small to be told apart and can also be seen in many benign conditions. This requires clinical examination by a surgeon and correlation with your scan report. Since you had a total thyroidectomy in 2010, it will help to know the scan findings in the post-operative thyroid bed and know if there is any suspicious malignant process going on. In the absence of a recent mass or lymph nodes of considerable size in the area it is difficult to call it a recurrent cancer. You should consult a head and neck oncologist and discuss your report and get examined. If required further testing will be asked like a FNAC or nuclear scan. Please do not worry. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello sir,i found out that i was suffering from typhoid just a week back.I had very high fever which is now gone,but i have another problem i have regular cough since i caught typhoid and have pain in right side of my chest,is it because of the same?And Can I smoke? | Typhoid is bacterial infection that involves at times propensity to spread to different parts of body and causing symptoms of that organ too. The lungs are probably involved in your body causing chest pain and cough. Just because fever is gone, and you are feeling better within 1 week it is too early to say you are rid of typhoid as organism continues to harbor the body for longer time By the way have you heard the story of Typhoid Mary, It is fantastic yet very educative. So continue therapy suggested by your physician some more days it will also help lungs to recover. Take Tylenol along to help reduce pain in chest if severe. By the way, I congratulate if you have left Smoking now and persist on that but if wish to live longer and happy, do not ever start |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I got bitten by a mosquito on friday night, next morning I had flu like symptoms and a fever. My body hurt terribly and I had a severe headache for a while. Took medicine. I was surprised as I do not have any cold or congestion. This morning I felt progressively worse. I feel really fatigue.Other symptoms | Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Mosquito borne infections are quite common particularly in this season. Your symptoms could be related to dengue or chikungunya or any other mosquito borne infection. I suggest you consult your GP and get your self evaluated for this. You would require simple blood tests like CBC with peripheral smear for MP, dengue NS1 Antigen testing and other tests depending upon the prevalence of other disease in your area.In the meanwhile Chat Doctor. If necessary take paracetamol to reduce your headache. You may try cold bandages and head massage to reduce your headache as home remedies. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello doctor I have got fever 1 month before.I took cefran 500mg for 10 days then on widal test result was s.typhi o=1.160 & s.typhi h=1.80 .I had low grade fever (98.5)On doctors advice I took ofloxacin and cefixime tablet for 10 days then ciprofloxacin for 5 days.but still i have low grade fever and weekness. | HIIT looks your treatment for typhoid is incomplete. In our OLD setup for titles like this we prefer giving full therapy in the form of In Monomer 1gm BD X 4 days, Tab Azithromycin 1gm OD X 5 days, Tab Niacin 200\u00a0mg BD x 5 days, Tab Paracetamol 500\u00a0mg BD X 5 days, Tab Pantoprazole 40\u00a0mg BD X 5 disaster the full course, your fever should subside in most cases, if not you will need an appointment in a hospital and get admitted for intense antibiotic therapy. If fever subsides, get another workup done after 2 days for S. TyphiHope to have answered you sufficiently |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I felt a lump on my breast and had a mammogram on Friday followed by an ultrasound. The doctor who read the results is not concerned with waht I felt, but is concerned with what he saw under my right arm. He said it needs to be surgically removed and I will be seeing an oncology surgeon. I have been consumed by this. What should I expect? Thank u for your time. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns. Cause of the health problems you queried-With very limited information on the breast lump, its very difficult to comment on the surgical intervention advised for right under arm lump associated with your right breast lump. As you had got Mammography of the Right breast done from your doctor, which was followed by USG study of the breast and the under arm area, your doctor may be right in advising you on the first information he got after this radiological investigation, about which I have very limited information from your query. Your doctor may be worried about the under arm lump and advised its surgical removal, this indicates that in the context of your mammogram and the USG studies, he suspects some growth /?tumor which could be of malignant type and needs EXCISION BIOPSY OF that right underarm lump, after which he could plan for the definitive treatment of the breast lump you felt. Still if you are worried I would suggest you to Consult ER Surgeon on this, who would give his Second opinion after doing needful Breast Lump FNAC Biopsy and or/FNAC Biopsy of the Underarm Lump, which is done With PET CAT scan guiding, would increase the chances of detecting any suspected malignant tumor and would fix the best treatment for your breast lump. Remedy-I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon urgently because you had worries from the reports and advise of your doctor, about which I have very limited information to comment on. So till the time you consult ER Surgeon and get his definitive opinion after above investigations, DONT WORRY AT ALL. And act fast on the above suggestions, which helps you to plan treatment with your ER Surgeon. Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at Chat Doctor. Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience, which would improve my rating for many other visitors to Chat Doctor. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Consultant. M.S. Genl-CVTS |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a healthy 53 year old woman who has just been diagnosed with a Klebsiella/Strep Group B oral infection. Treatment is 875 mg. Augmentin twice a day for 10 days. After only 5 doses, the white coating on my tongue has completely disappeared and I have energy back as well, but there is still some burning sensation on my tongue and roof of the mouth. I am not sure how the infection was contracted- perhaps a possible infected toothbrush that I used consistently for 5 days or so. Is this an overly serious infection, or will I do well on the Augmentin given that there has been significant improvement so far? I dont know much about these strains of bacteria, and everything I read on the internet is just rather scary. Thank you.. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, I would be glad to answer your query, I would like to inform you that continue taking antibiotic medications and the symptoms will subside. Kindly see your dentist at regular intervals as sometimes along with antibiotics, nutritional supplements have to prescribed to hasten the healing process. Do not worry you will be fine soon.I hope I answered your query.I wish you good health. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi...i am 31yrs .I have a 4month baby..still i didnot get my period..i am breastfeeding .recently had sex with my husband 2times in a month..I do not want to get pregnant..I took test yest got negative..can u plz suggest any medicine for not to get pregnancy..priya | Hello Priya, Thank you for the question.It's very right on your part to consider contraception now that you have resumed sexual activity. Breastfeeding is a good contraceptive in itself but not foolproof. So it's better if you use some other forms of contraception even while you are breastfeeding. Preferably use a condom each time. If you don't want to use a condom then you can take a progesterone only pill (Pop) or you can get an intrauterine device (IUD) or even a progesterone depot injected. In all these cases there is small chance of baby receiving some progesterone except in condoms and IUD's, but that has no effect on the baby. These are all prescription Chat Doctor. Till then the safest method is using a condom. Hope this helps. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Im a 43 yr old female. For about a month now, I feel like Im having such a had time breathing . My heart seems to flutter to, its quite painful but it s been going on so long, I m kind of used to it by now. I do try to go tot he gymn and excersize but i t so tiring. I only get about 6 hours sleep a night. I am starting to get worried that it s not going away. I feel like any moment now, I ll have a heart attack . My problem is, my insurance is like Medi-Cal. They wont really help me with much. Anything I can do for myself or research online? | Hello, welcome to Chat Doctor. Decrease sleep, excessive worries and fear of heart attack complaints can occur in anxiety and depression also. There is increase chances of such problem in premenopausal women. If your cardiac test and hormonal tests are normal, then you can also consult psychiatrist to rule out possibility of anxiety and depression. Wish you all the best. Chat Doctor. 99doctor.combat |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | dear siri am a 32 male located in UAEbefore 4 years i was losing hair (not too much) so i used a tre tea shamppo and that stoped my hair loss but it made my hai look thin so after 4 years using this shampoo and before 20 days i am using new shampoo (avalon biotin b-complex ) and that made my hair look better but ater 10 days i saw thin hair very thin hair around (10 hairs) falling every shower then ( short hair) after 18 days i saw around 5 thick hair meduim length falling is that normal??please help me shall i comlete using this shampoo?note that iam using midoxidil since 6 month | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair loss which seems to be due to genetic factor, fungal infection, stress and hormonal changes. Need not worry. I would suggest you to take Indian gooseberry powder (half spoon) with water once a day and use almond oil. Yes you can complete that shampoo for hair loss. You should consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test, blood test and physical examination. Doctor may prescribe you Chat Doctor. Doctor may also prescribe supplements like vitamin A, Omega-3 and vitamin E. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i suffer from frequent fungal infection below my hip area. the infection disappears for short time after taking fluconazole tablets( one every week for 3 consecutive weeks) it was suggested during my doctors visit. I maintain cleanliness of my body. I am bit overweight and sweat a lot. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Fungal infections are common in the groin, under the breasts and in the maxilla because of moisture, friction and heat. Increased weight increases the friction aspect. You would need to reduce these factors. This would involve the |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i had two bottom teeth and one back top tooth taken out on wednesday, March 27. I am having mouth pain. Its a dull aching pain. When I eat/drinnk somethiung cold its fine. But at night when I sit down it hurts or when I lay down to bed it hurts. But when I stand up and take a cold drink i am fine. But I cant drink and eat Ice Cream all day long. WHat do I tell the Dentist to do? they never prescribed anything to me. I am in so much pain I dont know what to do!!! | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have pain after removal of tooth, pain relief on taking cold water and ice cream, it can be due to your next tooth present to extraction socket may be carious or may abrasion is there.Don't worry about this you should consult dentist and go for radiograph x-ray if it is carious then go for treatment. Hope this will help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 5 year old child just had her tonsils and adenoids and turbinate reduction surgery 5 months ago. We just had a cat scan done because she was no better and now cat scan shows she has very large adenoids and sinustitis. Can adenoids grow back this fast in a 5 year old or could the doctor have forgot to remove them during surgery? The doctor was done with her surgery in about 10 to 15 minutes which I thought was resly fast. | Hello, My answer is as follows |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The medial compartments of the knee joint space is reduced in height.The lateral compartments of the knee joint space appears normal.Early tibial spiking is seen with small osteophytes formation along the articular surfaces.The rest of the visualised bones shows normal architecture & density.There is no abnormal soft tissue swelling or calcification.- GRADE I - II OSTEO ARTHRITIS. | Osteoarthritis knee divided into mild, moderate and severe levels. The mentioned grade is mild osteoarthritis. Normal knee joint should have equal non compressed space between femur and tibia. Your case need medical treatment of glucosamine tablets, but you must not stand longtime or climbing stairs. Donot worry, this case is more with progress of age and doing the instruction is sufficient for your prophylaxis. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my dad has been diagnosed with a tumor on the liver which has blocked the bile duct... has been in hospital in and out since march 25th.2014. is in again and is on Clindamycin and IV fluids is awaiting opperation and is suffering a lot hes lost a lot of weight and his voice has become weaker. im not happy with the outcome they know what is wrong with my dad and are doing all the tests again and again. to find out what hes got. thanks joanne sorry i didnt know that i had to pay i thought it was a free service thanks bye. | As far as tumors of the liver are concerned they range in variety from SIMPLE BENIGN tumors to AGGRESSIVE MALIGNANT ones..... Keeping in view your scenario that tumor has involved the bile duct it seems to be an AGGRESSIVE lesion BUT again thorough testing is required in order to get the right diagnosis. Some differentials are as |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Left side hurts a lot more then my right most of the time. Right side hurts but it s worse on my left. Hurts bad in mornings daily to where I have trouble straightening up n standing. After being up n moving around then it s like a tight feeling that s achey. It doesn t feel like a pulled lower back though. It s more kinda closer to my ribs. I put pressure or rub on it during day just to have little different feeling. I m a 44yr old female. I ve taken ib800 and Epsom salt baths to try to ease pain but does work very long. I wish I knew what this could be. | HiT hanks for your query. Noted your history of pain on the left side more than the right, is more in the morning and have trouble straightening up and standing in the morning. You are already taking Ibuprofen 800 and Epson salt bath. This is most probably due to disc problem in the back causing abdominal wall problem. I would advise you to consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation, further investigations and treatment. Till then take a bed rest, do not lift weight, see that there is no constipation. I hope this answer helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, my wife is scheduled for a procedure 78452 treadmill nuclear scan. the problem is high colestrol which the Dr has not been unable to get under control with perscriptions. My cost is almost 5,000 plus the doctors plus anestholist if necessary. Do you think this procedure is necessary to treat high colestrol? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Trade meal and nuclear scan is not necessary to treat high cholesterol level. These tests are done to check risk of myocardial infarction. High cholesterol can easily be treated by Chat Doctor. But it is a prescription based medicine, so you should consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, i was diagnosed with idc stage 1 last year no lymph node involvement.rads and arimidex. right side. i now have a lump on left fore arm has been there about 10 weeks growing slightly. one doc says its ok only a ganglion other doc says i should see a surgeon to investigate.what is your opinion i am 50 years old. | Hello! Thank you for the query.It's hard to say not being able to see it. If the lump is hard and in the vein area, your forearm is larger than the other one (swollen), veins thrombosis can be the reason. If the lump is soft and a bit tender, present close to the wrist, ganglion cyst is a possibility. Veins thrombosis is a serious diagnosis and can not be left alone. That is why it would be reasonable to consult general surgeon. Hope this will help. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | About male fertility, Im 30yo and still single. Just wondering when I ejaculate, the quantity of the liquid is not that much, probably only one teaspoon, but only about 30% or maybe less is the white, and the rest is clear transparent. Im very worried that when I married, I will have difficulty in conceiving child. Any suggestion? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your question. Semen can not be judged with gross appearance. To analyze semen I would advise doing semen analysis. Generally quantity of semen varies on abstinence, if you avoid masturbation for 3/4 days then volume will be good enough.Otherwise, just go to nearby laboratory and do semen analysis. Hope I answered your question. Would be happy to help you further. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I try to conceive - 4 mounths now -. I am 37 years old, 63 kg, 1.75 cm, regular 27 days cycles. litte fibroid 1.4 mm. My husband is almots 43 y.o. I m worried about the time it could take. I m loking for a homeopath treat., I heard about ovarinium 7ch at, folliculinium 7ch and progesteronum 7ch. Need an advise. Thank you. | Reclothe fibroid is nothing to worry about as it is very small. It should not stop you from getting pregnant, or interfere in your pregnancy, once you are pregnant, in any way. It has been only four months, give yourself some time, and you should get pregnant. I can not advise you anything about the medication. You will need to see a homeopath regarding that. Do not take any medication without consulting a doctor. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fell over and hit my head on the side of the pavement 2 weeks ago. At the time I had had a few drinks and do not have any memory for about 8 hours after. I felt very ill the next day and sick and dizzy. I still have a hard pea size lump there although it is not bruised now I did have a black eye. I also cannot open my jaw very wide as it hurts on that side. Is this to be of concern or will it go down? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, A head injury should always be followed by CT scan of head. Some head injuries produce symptoms immediately, however, there are some which do not produce symptom immediately but lead to altered sensorial after some time or some days. Bruises on the body will clear away after some time. However, you need to get the lump examined by your doctor. Besides, clinical assessment CT scan of the head is also suggested to look for any abnormality in the vascular structures of the brain. In case any abnormality is found, appropriate measures can be taken. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello doctor, i have a friend of mine and he is trying to go abroad but his chest x ray is showing calcification in left lower zone, left hilum and right upper zone and because of this he is rejected. i just want to know is there any treatment for this or can you do somethg to reduce it | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your friends situation and problem. Calcification on chest x-ray is suggestive of old, healed, non-active lesions. These are basically scar lesions from previous lung infection. They remain as it is life long. So for visa purpose, we need to prove that these lesions are not active infectious lesions. For these he needs to consult pulmonologist and get done CT thorax with Contrast and bronchoscopy and BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage). If both are negative for active infection, then he cannot argue with visa authority about not having active, infectious disease and his lesions of chest x-ray are old, inactive lesions. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 69 years of age having ED problem, tried viagra 100mg before sex but could not get hard errection, igot my testrone level checked and found low, my blood pressure is almost normal most of the time, iam suffering from BPH now a days PSA is 4.5 and creatinine level is slightly higher its 1.3 and blood uea is at the border line its 19, my height is 5ft 5 inches, weight is 67 kgs Overall i am active and take regular morning walk for one hour, please do suggest me the medicine to cure this problem of errectile dusfunction, thanks Rgards K. akbar | Hi Akbar, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. Thanks for detail info. You should be given testosterone but considering you BPH problem it is contraindicated. You can be helped by Tetra fol Plus. It is mostly over the counter vitamin medicine contains pyridoxine phosphate. Which helps in ED. it is to be taken two times daily after meal. Response can be seen after 15 days. Other options are trazodone or combine as well as tadalafil. You need to consult psychiatrist/sexologist or urologist/ for evaluation and prescription of the treatment. Hope I have answered your query, regards, hhtp |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My sister is having psoriasis problems since 18 years and having diabetes too she was visiting p k banerjee since 18 years it was curing nicely and almost gone bt now again it started coming out due to may be diabetes so please advise me what to do sir. | Hi, Psoriasis vulgarism is an autoimmune skin disease. Diabetes has no bad effect on psoriasis lesions. But, diabetes should be controlled with perfect medicines to avoid systemic and skin complications. Kindly consult the dermatologist have proper Chat Doctor. I would give...- tab. Methotrexate 15 mg per week in decided doses 5 mg 12 hourly in two days-cap accretion 25 mg/d ...may be reduced to 10\u00a0mg/d after control - apply salicylic acid with steroid point like clop- So int twice day-avoid soap bath, keep the skin moist with moisturizer - avoid stress, tension and worriesTreatment should be continued even after clinical cure to prevent the relapse. I hope this would help your sister. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My tongue and mouth are uncomfortably sore for 1-2 weeks---I m thinking it may be oral thrush but there are no white spots; I m not a smoker. I am a generally healthy Type 2 diabetic, well controlled w/ medication. Is there something I can take to relieve the discomfort. | Dear Sir, greetings from Chat Doctor ... I understand your problems ... You told that your blood glucose is well in control ... That's great . Any way to be on the safer side get your HbA1c done ...along with lipid profile and fasting glucose levels ... The sore tongue could be due to vitamin deficiency . Please take good nutritious food and for a month better take any vitamin and mineral supplements . Riboflavin / even zinc deficiency could also lead to this kind of problems ... U will be alright in a week after starting supplements but regularly take green leafy vegetables and fruits which will give these supplements naturally . Take care and all the best . Do contact us for more queries. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been diagnosed as having a center disc herniation. I have an appt. with a neurosurgeon in two weeks. I ve have numbness in my hip, left leg and foot. Well today my left calf and foot are cold. I have a heating pad on it and it s still cold. Is this a symptom of a center herniated disc? | Hello, Sorry to hear about the disc injury you are having. Coming to the disc injury, any disc injury is not Mandatory that it will lead to the motor, sensory, motor sensory both or no symptoms. The symptoms are totally individual based. In your case, the nerve is getting pinched by the disc prolapse which will be a small fragment troubling the nerve on its nerve root where it is coming out of the spinal cord. Nerve has got two major functions - one is motor and other is sensory. The motor includes movement and sensory included the pain, temperature, numbness, tingling etc. In your case it is sensory and by this, the motor functions are reduced. As you have tried to put hot water bag over the calf which was cold, I would recommend trying keeping it over the lower back, as that is where the nerve root is. Once the nerve root gets the warmth the nerve supplying the muscles will get warm sensation back. Also, with this, the pain will come down. Now coming to the therapy part, if you have unbearable pain then medication might be looked for. But most cases are ceased from medication after 7 days. I will recommend you to first try out the McKenzie maneuver of lying on the stomach and making an extension of the spine with the help of the upper limb. You can check this out online. As this maneuver is kind of at its best to centralize the pain only in the back region. Once you get the pain centralized in the lower back you can use hot water bag over it to provide the soothing effect. Once there is centralization and soothing of pain you can start slowly the core stability exercise and also the lower limb strengthening while lying on the mat. In my clinical practice of 12 years, a maximum number of cases have responded well with the McKenzie maneuver and exercises. You can take the help of a physical therapist if you wish to. You should do well in 3-4 weeks if time. Post which you can continue exercises like 3-5 days a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The past two weeks I have had terrible cramming in both my lower abdominal area and my back, off and on headaches, dizziness, im nauseous through out the day. frequent urination, accompanied with no blood in urine. Im currently on the iud (mirena) and havent had this before and I cant feel my iud string can you please help. | Hi dear AND THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY. All the signs and symptoms may be related with IRENA insertion, but you should exclude any urinary infection while you refer for frequent urination associated with back and abdominal pain.Hence, get an urinalysis done. If the urine is infected contact with your doctor to take treatment. If it is negative than these symptoms can be from the insertion of IRENA. All the best |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have had pain in my chest for over a week that starts at 4 | Hello Ma'am After going through query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you acid reflux can cause chest pain. But if you have centralized chest pain, increasing with exertion then it can be due to underlying heart disease also. It's advisable to get done an ECG and echocardiography done and if it comes normal then consult with Gastroenterologist for proper evaluation of HERD. Hopefully this will answer your querying you Good Luck Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | sir, my name is ashraf my hieght-57 weight-59kg age-22 well health, but i was committed with a bad habit(handling) by some of my friends from 7-8 years, but i cant understand about its demerits and now i leave this habit but my penis is so small, i am so weak in sexually. | Hello, Masturbation in excess can affect your health adversely for some time, but it will never be chronic. Moreover, masturbation will not affect your penis length. The small penis size is not due to masturbation and as of now you cannot increase your penis length. Therefore, be satisfied with what you have and don't waste money on treatment for the same. Therefore, I suggest consulting a psychologist for counseling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | husband got hit by a baseball in the side of the neck and now has pain in the opposite side jaw and upper shoulder area. He did bite his tongue close to jaw linewhen it happened, so that could account for jaw pain, no pain or bruising at impact site, however. I ve read that we might be concerned about restricted flow due to possible injury to blood vessels, but no other symptoms other than what I ve described. Are there any immediate concerns? | Hello I have studied your case There is possibility of injury to temper mandibular joint, [jaw joint]Laxity or tear of ligament can lead to persistent pain. So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do further investigation. 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 |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, doctor actually I m suffering from stomach related problems due to my liver enlargement my digestive system is very badly disturbed because of this all acne and pimples start appearing can u please suggest me some best medicine for my liver and stomach I will wait for your answer it would be a great help from you thanks. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... If you have digestive problem than fiber supplement can be prescribed ... Take more fiber food like whole grain, wheat bran, spinach etc.... Fruits taken more .... Eat slowly . Avoid stress .... Avoid smoking, excess tea.... If bloating there avoid onion, turnip, cabbage like gas forming food ... You are mentioning liver enlargement . But cause has to be searched and accordingly further guidance can be given . For hepatomegaly investigate with. ...1.USG 2.GOT 3.SEPT 4. Peripheral smear with relic count 5.Bag only if needed You can post your follow-up report or consult physician for more advise .... If functional constipation more spatula in milk can be useful . Take care ... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir my age is 25 year but i have very weak mind power please help me in increase the mind power by natural or herbal supplyment Give me suggestion about ginkgo biloba and ginseng is uesed for increase of brain power. tell me at [email protected] | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum, Who said that you have weak mind power? You thought that you have weak mental power, and you confirmed it ! Do not feel inferiority complex, develop self-confidence. Mental power is relative term and so do not confuse. You cultivate your mind and give some mental exercise to brain. See TV channel give more information, question answers and debate. Read books of lives of big celebrities and know about ups and downs came in their lives. No medicines, Alopathy or herbal will you give high mental power. Do healthy exercises and Yoga's. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I m 19 years old, 5 2 , and weight approx. 140 lbs. I don t have any notable medical history (but mostly because I don t go to the doctor very often). My problem is really sudden and terrifying dizziness bouts that happen occasionally. I ll be sitting in front of the computer or in bed reading, when I ll feel like the world decided vertical was better than horizontal. Beyond the reversal of up and down versus left and right, I ll be completely conscious and more than terrified. What s happening? | Hi, Thanks for writing your query. Your symptom of dizziness appears to be due to cervical spondylosis. This can occur due to improper position of neck while working on computers for long periods or reading while lying in bed. If you have to work on computers for long periods, you should take care that your neck should not be too much bending forward. Same precaution you should follow while reading. You can take Betahistine 16 mg 2-3 times a day for relief from your symptoms. If pain in neck is also present, you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals along with a muscle relaxant like chloraxazone. Also get yourself examined and investigated by an Orthopedic. If the symptoms persists, get an MRI of your head and neck done. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I went to the gyn for what I thought was a yeast infection, she said No it looked more like lackof estrogen, I am in menoapuse, I took some estrogen pills butnow it feels like I have termedous burning in teh uretha after going to the bathroom and pain in the vaginal area. I took an over the counter dip stick and it does not show anything, first thing in the am mabye a slight trace of white cells but very very light and nothing in teh day. I alos have Ic but it has not bothered me at all for many mnay years.I am at my wits end as to what to do. | Thanks for posting you query to Chat Doctor. It is a usual problem in women during menopause period. You need not worry about it as alteration in normal vaginal flora predisposes to candida infection. First you should go for microscopic examination of vaginal swab it will suggest you about your vaginal flora. Presenly you can take 1. Clotrimazole 100\u00a0mg vaginal tablet daily for 7 days, you should put these tablet inside vagina it will be helpful in removing Candida infection. 2. Primarily vaginal cream contain Estrogen it will receive vaginal atrophy. Medication should be taken under wooden EOF clinician.review me after investigation report. Hope you are satisfied with my answer. Feel free to communicate if any query.regards, Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! I have a question last night I was going to bed and when I put my head on the pillow I got this very sharp pain in the right side of my head. It almost felt electric and my right arm went numb. I got very scared I have never experienced this before | Hello dear, I understand your concern. What was the duration of your symptoms in this episode? For single episode of sudden onset headache with numbness in right arm, the organic causes can be some seizure activity, a transient ischemic attack or a rare variety of migraine. However, it needs to be observed, whether you have any such episode in the future, before getting extensive investigations. A neurologist opinion may be sought, so that he may examine you and advise further. I hope it helped. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i ocationally get what i call achy legs only at night. when it happens its horrible pain where i can t sit still and sometimes even leads me to crying. the only why to stop it is with heat. it will last all night and its very painful to stand or do anything really? is there a reason for this? | Best things are to prevent excessive load on knee joint. As it is maximum weight-bearing joint so the chances of wears and tears will be there if you don't strengthen muscles surrounding knee joint. First for 15 days pain relief should be promoted by taking physiotherapy treatment. With ultrasonic and ice immediately pain relief will be there. But then permanent solution is by strengthening muscles surrounding knee joint under supervision of skilled physiotherapist. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor, I did my Semen Analysis in which i found that my Sperm was active 40% . How can i reactive my dead sperm. Report like that Semen Analysis Volume | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor . I would suggest you following treatment. It takes time for increase in motility and also there is no 100% success.-start multivitamin with zinc and lycopene combination for 3months-reduce weight-quit alcohol and smoking. -avoid trauma to testicles-have healthy diet and be stress-free. Repeat semen analysis after 3 months. If there is no improvement then next option will be GUI. Here healthy sperms are placed in uterus. Hope I have been helpful. Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor... Good morning ... myself Pramod. I am having mouth ulcer from past 8-10 Years on the tip of tongue and other place in mouth. If we can take bcomplax capsule 4-5 days than this is normal after 10-20 days this back again which is making me to talk very difficult. Due to pain I am getting frustrated. Please help me to have a solution for this. Sir pleases. | Hello, I am pleased to help you. This is very long time, but a various virus can be resistant and reoccur often. Authors ulcers are common and associated with repeat episodes. Try some anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol and Advil. Been Chat Doctor. Warm salt water rinses are suggested. Antimicrobial mouth washes such as those containing chlorhexdine gluconate may accelerate healing. An anesthetic based gel such as qua |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi dr im a 30 years old professional, i used to mastubrat alot which in effect my memory badly. You know Dr nowaday it become very defficult for me to work specialy in a stressful situation. I may get terminated from my job due to this memory loss. Please help Dr. Thanks | Thanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have been indulged in frequent masturbation since many years and facing problem of loss of memory.First there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body. All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Guidance and help of qualified Psychiatrist will be of much help to resolve your problem. Chat Doctor. |
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