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my brother in laws creatine level is 2.1.it was 1.9 two days back.he is diabetic and having hypertension from last 13 years.is it possible to bring the creatine level to normal condition.now doctor has given hom RENOLOG , LARETOL AND VIDO TABLET.Pls.suggest | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has diabetes and hypertension. Both affect the kidney and leads to chronic kidney disease. You should go for complete kidney function test with urine micro aluminum level. Then he should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My 7 year old son has been having problems going to the bathroom. His stools are loose yellowish mustard color with some blood and look like mucus. Only a small amount comes out and had accidents thinking he was farting. No real forming stools. He says he feels like there is a ball there. Do I need to take him to the er | HelloMucoid stool mixed with fresh blood in this age usually occurs due to some bacterial infection of gastrointestinal tract. This condition is known as dysentery. Less common medical condition is inflammatory bowel disease. In this condition usually symptoms persist for longer duration. Few surgical conditions like polyps may also cause these symptoms. So I would suggest you to consult a doctor for proper evaluation and management. Regards |
i am concerned about my sexual fantasies, the things which turn me on are getting weirder, first it was simple porn, than rape porn, incest, now once i accidentally came across child porn and found myself highly aroused, i know this is illegal and but i am not able to control the temptation. | Hi, You might be developing what is generally called paraphilias. An important part of treatment is to structure your day and find alternate sources of pleasure. Psychologists use techniques like Orgasmic reconditioning and Covert sensitization in extremely deviant fantasies/behaviors. I appreciate you for not having acted on your fantasies yet and for the amount of restraint that you are exhibiting. The treatment requires immense motivation and co-operation from your side. I suggest you meet a trained Psychologist. Abdul |
Hi Dr. i m 24 yr old. i got married in Dec 2014. me and my husband are planning for a baby from last 5 months. We are consulting a Dr. from last 4 months, but still no positive result. he had advised me to take FOL 123,& i m taking it daily after breakfast from last 2 months. i got my period on 12th Aug, 2014 and as per my dr advice i have stared taking Goodova capsules(for 5 days - 13th to 17th Aug). after that on 23rd Aug(12th day aftert my period) he has called my for some treatment. My question is what will be this treatment for? & what are the effects of Goodova?. Will i get pregnant? me & my husband are depressed. kindly help? Thanks & Regards, | Hello.thanks for trusting the Chat Doctor doctors for your health related queries. I guess your concern is about.remedy for getting pregnant.right.let us discuss your queries one by one.1.what Will is this treatment for- u told me that your doctor prescribe u good nova for 5 days. This Chat Doctor. 2. effects of good nova- as I describe above, it is given for ovulation induction.3. Will you get pregnant-my answer is.OF COURSE, .YES. U WILL BE GET PREGNANT. Because u come under reproductive age group(15-45 years aged women are come under this group), in this group chances of getting pregnant is high. So there are chances. If u have regular menses, then u will have DOUBLE CHANCE OF GETTING PREGNANT. But u didn't give info about the regulatory of your menses. So it is difficult for me to comment on this. With above discussion u can try out my suggestions-1. DON'T WORRY.RELAX, I WILL GET PREGNANT FOR SURE.JUST KEEP PATIENCE.2. For better results, try to do coitus during fertile period(it's a time from 10th to 16th day of menses) during this period chances of getting pregnant is high.3. I hope u had gone through all investigations of yours and your husband. If everything is ok, then u have the highest chances of getting pregnant.4. If u r still in hurry then visit to nearby infertility specialist. He/she can help u. I hope the above discussion is informative enough, useful and helpful for u.regards- |
I am very worried about my son. he is 31 years old and has tried many medications to help manage depression, anxiety and likely bipolar disorder. Currently he is sleeping almost all day. He is able to be polite in conversation, is not angry or irritable, but expresses feeling literally brain drained and extremely fatigued. He cannot take any stimulation, such as going to the store is difficult for him right now. He was working as a electricial helper and the job was too much for him and he was given notice that he was not fast enough and going to be fired for lack of productivity. He received his abilify injections became tired and then unable to get our of bed to go to work likely due to stress, worry, anxiety and tiredness from the injection. He is also taking tramadol for back pain and depression and klonopin for anxiety. I have no idea how to help him. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I can understand your emotions. That is the problem with depression patients. They lack their stimulation. Every psychiatrist understands that they are left between two choices. To treat the patients depression or not to. They end up treating patient with anti-depression Chat Doctor. The only way is to work with the psychiatrist for all the available options of management. Vocational therapy and up to some extent, CBT may work. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
My 5 year old son has been taking deep hard breaths for the last couple weeks. It s almost like he is gasping for more oxygen. He has no pain in his chest. He isn t coughing. I gave him a few of his breathing treatments of Albuterol, but it doesn t seem to help him. He had pneumonia last year. I was wondering if that could ve damaged his lungs some way. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pediatrician and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test) if he can perform. Your son might be having post infectious bronchitis. So we need to rule out this in your son.PFT is gold standard for the diagnosis of bronchitis, but pediatric patients might not be able to perform, so clinical examination by pediatrician is needed. So better to first diagnose him and then start appropriate treatment. |
I had the ELVT procedure for varicose veins in my calf area. I have been experiencing many unpleasant side effects since the procedure such as swollen ankle and foot which makes wearing any shoes very uncomfortable. I also have burning sensation and swelling from the buttocks down to my knee. Is any of this a possible side effects of the closing off the greater saphenous vein? I regret doing the procedure, because it did the opposite of what it was supposed to do. | Dear User, the causes of swollen ankle/foot and burning may be Heredity, obesity, age, trauma and standing for long periods of time have all been thought to damage venous valves and therefore cause venous insufficiency and varicose veins. High blood pressure inside your superficial leg veins causes varicose veins.to avoid this you need to do some regular muscle strengthening exercises for 10 mins at least, if the pain still persists then you may need a physical therapist to apply T.E.N.S, to avoid swelling and burning sensation. |
I am 48 years old and have been having vaginal itching for about 2 years.they have been so intense at night time.I have tried over the counter products such as babies diaper cream,Vaseline, and Lanacane. Nothing seems to work and too shy to see the Doctor.What causes it and is there a home remedy? | Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial n antifungal property.take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and mix it with warm water. Wash your vagina with this water twice a day for two to three days. This should effectively take care of your problem. Apple cider vinegar makes the vagina acidic where the bacteria cannot thrive for long. Cold compress also helps to relief itching.so before going to sleep, do cold compress. Do salt bath. Wash your vagina with concentrated salt water pure yogurt made of sheep milk.apply it directly over vagina. Keep d vagina Chat Doctor. .sweat free.n use antibacterial talc and wear loose clothing. Hope u get well soon. Thank you |
I was on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for 6 days and 300 mg for another 6 days to treat depression. Never been on any antidepressants I m 48 yr old healthly male. The 12 day dose made my depression worse elevated my blood pressure gave me insomnia, headaches and cognative impairment. My Dr took me off completely day one I feel terrible. How long can I expect to feel this way and will my brain recover soon? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. You will recover sooner you start your normal daily routine and forget about these past events. In fact, you are being obsessive towards the medications and its effects. 12 day dose cannot have a negative impact on you. You are creating it out of your lack of knowledge. Busy yourself. Get to your work. Work hard. Exercise. Eat good nourishing food. Play games. Chat Doctor. Include tomato and spinach in your daily diet. Avoid mental stress and get physical exercise. Be happy. Enjoy life. You will get good sleep. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
i dont know if this problem is serious but i think my uvula touches the back of my tongue. i cough a bit. i smoke like 3 times a week and have been smoking since last month. i usually sing but now, i cant reach high notes because of my uvula. what do you think is the problem? | Smoking can be an irritant to the oral environment. The simplest answer is to stop smoking and see the response of the uvula. Smoking can change your natural flora in the mouth. This can give you an opportunistic infection with an overabundance of certain bacteria. This could affect the uvula and require antibiotic treatment. Something such as strep throat could cause inflammation at the uvula as well. Chat Doctor. There are other medical conditions such as a growth or tumor that are possible. Even an allergic reaction can be a possible response. It is wise to stop smoking and see if you feel better. I would expect a quick improvement. Your vocal cords should be happier too. If you do not feel better within a week to two weeks seek the opinion of your doctor. Anti-inflammatory medication and rinses with warm salt water may offer some immediate relief. Proper diet, no vitamin deficiencies and good HY |
Hi I had a urine test whilst on a light period . The results came back today and it says i have white blood cells present and need to do another. I have been suffering severe left side stomach pains travelling down my leg and in the pelvis area also, what can this be? | Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I understand your concern. In my opinion stomach pain going down to legs are related to menstruation. As you are having light period also. So No need to worry. It will go off once your period will stop. If still it persists then consult any gynecologist for the diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe my patients in this condition tab-Meftal spas,1 tablet as & when required. |
I was at the gym today doing legs; weighted squats, calf raises, lungee s leg press etc and then tonight after work went and done some back like dead-lifts which involve some leg. However when I ve came home I ve discovered a bruise like image on my thigh, however it isn t sore and the dots are scattered in a small area. What is this? | Hihope this msg finds u in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. U seem to have strained some sort of soft tissues in that region causing bruising. If it isn't warm and painful. .apply ice packs. Take rest anti-inflammatory tablets nothing to worry about. Hope your question has been answered. If u have any follow-up queries, feel free to consult me anytime.thanks Take care god bless |
my son is 9 years old and he was hospitalized yesterday. He has been vomiting non-stop for about 3 days, complains of abdominal pain in the belly button area, no diarreah, and throws up everything even water. He was given medication for the nausea and he is still vomiting. Can a stomach virus cause that? he has always been a healthy child. | Hi. The stomach virus is said to have caused this if all the relevant investigations are normal. You have to get the following investigations |
Hi, I was just recently treated in the hospital for testicle and groin pain, and the doctors determined that the cause was epiditymidis (spelling), and I was also tested for chlymida and gonorrhea, both of whicChatDoctore back negative. Since then, I have been having a dark yellow, almost brown ejaculate, I was just wondering what could be causing this? | HelloThanks for query. You were hospitalized for Epididymitis and treated with antibiotics very recently and noticed your ejaculate (Semen) to be brown . This is due to residual infection of the epididymis where sperms are being stored before they are ejaculated . You need to continue appropriate antibiotics at least for 3-4 weeks along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. . Ensure to avoid sex till it gets cured completely. |
allergy symptoms started monday and has progressed to extreme coughing with green mucus. ENT doc gave me prednisone and musonix cough suppressent/expectorant. I have been up ALL night wtih the worst coughing of my life. What else can i do. He would not give me an antibiotic. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, we should definitely rule out lung infection (pneumonia) in your case because you are having excessive coughing with green mucus expectoration. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is showing pneumonia then you should definitely start higher antibiotics like amoxicillin clavulinic acid or levofloxacin. Chat Doctor. |
my neck and back have presure wheh I stand too long or walk with out my wheel chair which i use to push that keeps my arms up while holding the handles, which then keeps my back straight and I then do not have presure on my neck or back. Do I need to have some kind of laser treatment or what? Thanks. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! The chronic back pain could be related to a wrong posture or prolonged sitting position. For this reason, I would first recommend performing an X-ray of the spinal column (cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions). A spine MRI may be necessary. If everything is OK, I would recommend trying physiotherapy, to help correct your posture and reinforce your back muscles. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
Hi doc. Jus wondering if u can help me wit a problem I m having for a good while wit my daughter who is 3 nd a half yrs old. Goes to bed no problem but wakes up during da nite for no reason. Sometimes it maybe da toilet nd other times to come into mummy s bed. Any suggestions for me?? Pls | Hi, Thanks and welcome to Chat Doctor. Waking up during night suggests it may be thread worm infection. Usually the worms come out during night and lay eggs over the perineum. This causes intense itching and colicky pain. Single dose ivermectin 0.2 mg/ kg at night will eradicate worms. A second dose may be given after one week if necessary. Personal hygiene and simultaneous administration of the Chat Doctor. Of course UTI and amoebic colitis have to be ruled out. Hope this reply is OK for you. Please feel free to ask further queries if any. |
Hi, recently I was affected by amoebiasis along with blood in the stool and my doctor prescribed me Ornof, Bestozyme and 3 doses of Zentel. After that, blood in the stool has stopped, however, I am having pain on the right side of stomach, right chest and lower abdomen. Also, I am having severe nausea and headache. Could this be amoebic liver abscess or any other complication due to amoebiasis? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor ..... Noted you had amoebic dysentery and given correct treatment for it..... As dysentery leads to ulcer in colon, so right side pain can be there .... If Colitis is there by amoeba then also pain can occur.... As the pain is on right side rule out amoebic secondary liver abscess ....USG abdomen useful for it..... Complete the course of antibiotic..... Soft and bland diet taken.... Excess spicy foods avoided.... Fried food less. Fruit juice more..... Small meal taken with frequent interval... If still condition worsen even after completion of antibiotic course then consult physician for further examination and accordingly investigation.... Take care..... Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi my g/f s period is not coming more than one week of usual period after taking i-pill. When i test the velocit for pregnancy, there is two line one is very distinct and other is not clear. Is it pregnant or not. | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you have mentioned that urine pregnancy test indicates 2 lines, it indicates test to be positive for pregnancy. If you want, you can repeat the test on mornings first sample of urine. In case of doubt blood beta Chat Doctor test and USG will be of help. As you may be aware that emergency contraceptive pills are effective to prevent the pregnancy when taken within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected sex act. If your partner had taken the pills in that period then chance of preventing the pregnancy is maximum. Even if she is pregnant, you can opt for termination of the pregnancy with medicines safely till 9 weeks of pregnancy under medical supervision. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
I have had a head injury in 2006 which was sustained from falling from the top of a lorry landing on my crown causing a hemorage as blood from the wound seeped into the lining of my brain, cerabelllum and partly into the right top side, after 6months i had a mri and was cleared and after a year had rehabilitated and returned to work, only being left with a slightlly overactive mind / behaviour which was later diagnosed as bi polar. Ive always found my mind wondering off tho always put it down to daydreaming like anyone else. i had a absence then tonic clonic fit recently, before the fit i had a strong smell of cheese in my nose for several weeks which was there from morning till night,since then i find that sometimes i have a smell in my nose of strong cheese, the smell sometimes lasts for days during which i loose my colour and feel extremely tierd all the time, fail to concentrate and according to my partner repeatedly seem to drop into absence and if left the absence can last for up to 5 minutes tho fits do not always follow. my gp has booked me in to see a nerologist and have mri and eeg tho the appointment is not for several months so with advice from a nerologist suggested i take lamotrogine i have agreed to take and have started it 2weeks ago. I have several concerns...... 1. Am i epileptic? or is it possible the symtoms could be something else? I thought the smell would be momentary by other peoples accounts that is usually the case. 2. since taking lamotrogine my sleep has been disturbed, that disturbance being waking in rem from the early hours through to the morning? i missed the dose for one morning and the strong smell has returned and not gone away for 2 days tho i do not feel any other symtoms. | Dear I am sorry for your health problems. Anyway it seems you have found the right way to treat yourself. EEG will determinate if you are an epileptic or not, but symptoms seems to be like epileptic seizures. At 21st century medicine has done a lot of improvement in treating epilepsy, so there is nothing to be worry. I advise you to continue Aborigine because it has less side effects than any other epileptics Chat Doctor. Hope my advice will help you. I will wait hearing from you after the EEG |
sore throat, difficulty breathing, gurgling feeling in throat ,nasal congestion, nasal pain knot in chest between collar bone. Prior mass, disappeared when surgeon went in, biopsy negative cancer. came home was fine about two weeks had another episode. first diagnosis was tracheitis . first time cleared up except for return of voice by antibiotics, second time by steroids. Partial paralysis left vocal cord still | Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and reports there is possibility of mass or there can be possibility of metastasis. I will advise you to do PET scan to look for any lesion in initial stage. You may need bronchoscopy and biopsy. 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 |
I have been to the doctors for a life style check, and my pulse was 108, this was done on Tuesday this week, at work this evening I had my pulse checked again, 108, and hour later 106, when I left it was reading 104.... a nurse checked this for me at the doctors, should I get in touch with my GP?? I am slightly concerned | Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your heart rate is on the slightly higher range but requires no attention or treatment at the moment. I would have been able to help you better had you mentioned your age here. Heart rate of less than 110 is acceptable. It is a because of a sedentary lifestyle, that the heart is not accustomed to activity and tries to beat faster on minimal activity. Also since you have checked you pulse rate so frequently means you were anxious. Plus rate can vary over the day from 60 to 110. At present no treatment is required. However, daily exercises especially cardio can help you bring this heart rate down. Wishing you good healthRegards. |
Hi, my 5 1/2 yr old son has been complaining for the last 2 months that his rt leg hurts. He d wake up in the middle of the night crying. Thought it might just be growing pains . But last few weeks it has gotten progressively worse. I have to give him ibupropron 2-3 times/day. Tylenol just doesn t work. His pediatrician did x-ray and blood work, nothing looked abnormal. Then, 2 1/2 wks ago, he got this bad rash all over his legs and eventually on his elbows. Almost looked like blisters, big & puffy. Took him to dermatologist, thought it might be a viral infection. This rash is almost cleared up with steroids (both oral & cream). Then took him in to a pediatric orthopedic who also did x-rays, still nothing showed up. He does have an appt for a bone scan next week. But, now he has developed another rash all over his body. This rash looks different than the one before, little, tiny pumps (what I normally see rashes look like, compared to the other rash he had). Now today, he has been complaining his stomach hurts. He s not running a fever, just doesn t feel good. The pediatric orthopedic thought possibly these 2 symptoms were related (he doesn t know he now has another rash or stomach ache). Should I be overly concerned right now? Or is o.k. to wait till his appt next week? | Hi.... all your kids symptoms fit into a common problem which is most probably vasculitis. This could also be a connective tissue disorder like Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or SHE. I suggest that you work up the kid in the line of Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as the pain abdomen along with rash and joint pains are definitely fitting into this diagnosis. This requires further evaluation and long-term follow-up. I suggest you consult a pediatric rheumatologist. Regards - |
I have been experiencing lower abdominal pains which I naturally assumed were normal period pains as I was about to come on. However, my period appears to be late and I am still experiencing the pains on and off. Am worried there is a chance I am pregnant. | Hi. Thanks for your query. The simple tests of Urine pregnancy test and ultrasonography can confirm whether you are pregnant or not. The pain in the lower abdomen can be due to may other reasons, pregnancy can not cause pain unless there is threatened abortion or so. Appendicitis, salpingitis, ovarian cysts, PID. Colitis and enteritis all can cause similar pains. I would advise you the following |
hi, my future mother in law just found out she has cancer and they gave her about 10 years. My fiancee is taking it rather hard and just wanting to keep to himself. I know it is not something anyone wants to hear, but i was wondering how can I make him feel better? It seems to really bother him | HIFI admire you for positive outlook. I can understand your concern. Depression is common among cancer patients. Main thing to maintain her motivation. I prefer SSRI in my patient who has cancer. Serteraline 25 to 50 mg is very useful to maintain her mood and confidence. Besides this, some natural ways to treat anxiety and daily stress are exercise meditation deep breathing and hyperventilation proper sleep stress free activity do pleasurable activity music and hobbies discuss with friends see all thing with different angle positive outlook confidence all this will help you to counter daily stress. Get well soon. Thank you. |
Hi, I am 27 yrs male facing a problem of azoospermia. Having a sperm count of 4 mil per ml. I consulted an expert doc and he suggested Hey Forte for a month..After taking it for 30 days and undergoing all sorts of other tests he has now suggested Miraqule 200mg to increase the quality of my sperms.. let me know if it helps. | HelloThanks for query. Based on what you have posted I would state that your sperm count is very low count (Oligospermia). To be true there are no medications that have been proved effective to increase sperm count.However, following general measures help to increase sperm count to some extent .1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and vitamin A, C,D, E.and Zinc3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 every day.4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. Chat Doctor. . |
I have been having extreme pain and my dentist has not yet been able to figure out what because I have had a few issues with a few teeth that have been recently filled for cavities. Now the spot where I had a wisdom tooth pulled years ago is very swollen and tender and gives me ear aches and head aches. what could this be. Where my wisdom tooth was pulled is now even with my other teeth where the other side has a large space still. what could it be ? | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern.First I would like to explain to you that, if your wisdom tooth was extracted years ago and was asymptomatic all these days then it might not be the cause. The swelling that you have, could be due to adjacent teeth which is infected. In present case good clinical examination with diagnostic x-ray will give you exact diagnosis. Every single tooth should be individually tested clinically by palpation and percussion techniques. This will give you exact diagnosis. In present scenario if you are not satisfied with your dentist please go for second opinion for clinical evaluation. I am sure one of the filled tooth is deeply involved and causing pain to you. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. |
My cousin fell down some steps and hurt her head & back. Shes able to walk but with severe backpain. Surprisingly her vision has improved sharply after the fall and she can now read newspapers without spectacles, something that she has not been able to do for 5 years. Is that a cause for worry? | HiT hank you for trusting ChatDoctorI am sorry for the accident your cousin suffered am glad she is feeling better now and vision has improved I don't think there is reason to worry if she is feeling betterAnyway I would suggest scheduling some examination and more important is a head and spine (thoracic and lumbar) CT which will permanently exclude any damage from the accident Hope I have been of helpful free to ask further questions or queries Regards |
3 days ago I suffered a dizzy spell that took me off my feet. I was able to get up and call my doctor. I have a small pericardial effusion and mitral valve prolapse. I am still foggy headed and a bit unbalanced. My vision is blurry at times. The only thing on my blood work that is a bit high is MPV 12.4. I don t know what to do at this point but I am struggling through the day. | Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes |
My father is 74 and has been diagnosed with Potts Spine . He has been taking anti tb drugs now for 22 days. We are seeing an alarming weight loss in him. Because he is on bed rest, he is also experiencing flatulence and related discomfort. When can we expect him. To regain weight? And what can we do to counter the daily flatulence? | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Weight loss is common in tuberculosis. To gain weight give him high protein and caloric diet. High proteins are found in cheese, soybean, pulses, eggs without yolk and non veg meals. It is also available in artificial made products available in market like whey proteins. Also, he can take appetizer like cyprohepatadine which can increase his appetite flatulence |
my daughter fell down from the sofa and hit the forehead above the left eye, immediately after the fall, there is a big swell on her forehead but otherwise she seems alright and didn t vomit. We use hardboil egg to gently rub on the swell and it did subside and only left a little blue-black. Now after 2 weeks, when i gently feel her forehead with my fingers, it seems to have a very small bump and when i feel the right side, it doesn t seem to have any protuding bump like the left side. Am i over-sensitive, Should i bring her to see doctor. Thanks. | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your problem in depth and I understood your concerns. Treatment of bump on forehead-for the left forehead lump which has not subsided-I would advise you to Use anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Local Voltaren gel(baclofen gel) would resolve the money bumpThrombophobe ointment locally to resolve the fibrosis hematoma and to reduce any hematoma on left side. This advice is based on the facts from the history you give and needs further clinical check. So don't build up wrong concepts and create more psychic complications in you which would increase risks and costs to you, but just ask a query to Chat Doctor and be comfortable to resolve your health issues. Welcome for any more query in this regard to Chat Doctor. Write good resume and Click thanks if you feel satisfied with my advice. Have a Good Day. |
Could a BPH case cause a mass to appear in the posterior wall of the bladder? The CT scan report describes a an enlaged Prostate and mentions involvement of a mass on the posterior wall of the bladder, the report ends by | Good day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! With the information that you have provided it looks like it might be the enlarged prostate. To be really sure if there is a mass or if the mass is just the extension of the enlarged prostate then a cystoscopy could be done to look inside the bladder. If he has gross blood in the urine and history of smoking then a cystoscopy is warranted to be sure a bladder mass is ruled out. I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily, and please consider a 5-Star rating for me. |
During the last 2 years i have been experiencing back ackes muscle cramps and paresthesias...In the last 2 months i noticed fasciculation in buttocks and thighs and then in legs calfs feet belly,left hand | Hi, Your main complaints are |
hi, i am 29 years old female(reena singhal)form new delhi.i have done two tests elisa for t.b (IgG) is postive,313.5 and elisa for t.b(IGM) IS NEGATIVE.MANTOUX Test is postive(induration 22 MM).i have taken AKT-3(ETHAMBUTOL 800mg,isoniazid 300mg,rifampicin 450mg).i am feeling laziness and light pain in the stomach. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Since you are already under a treatment with ATT-meaning anti-tubercular treatment, the medicines like Ethambutol, Rifampicin and isoniazid can cause gastric upset, The pain in the stomach can be intolerance to the medicines and many a time it takes a few days to get accustomed to the new environment caused by these medicines. Laziness can be due to tuberculosis itself. Get liver function tests and an ultrasonography of the abdomen along with standing X-ray of the abdomen. Consult a Physician to discuss these problems. Take liver protective medicines and probiotics. Avoid spicy foods strictly as they are known to alter the bowel habits. |
hai , i am 29 yrs old.i am married,.my last periods was in jun 20.in juli 25 i was experiencing a small abdominal pain.i was seeing a few drops of blood in the toilett paper.thats all.then no more pain and no more bleeding.i had sex in juli 3.can u tell me what problem i have. | Hello Abdominal pain and bleeding may be due to many reasons like urinary tract infection, local genital tract injury etc. You need proper clinical evaluation and investigations. Basic investigations are routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver function test, renal function test and ultrasound of abdomen. Ultrasound of abdomen can exclude many possibilities. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have a severe rash on my face. I cannot wear my glasses its VERY painful especially on my nose. My checks are raw also. I have been using metrogel prescribed for roseacea but it is making it worse. I have triple antibiotic applied now which seems to reduce the pain. but I cannot use my cpap which means very little sleep and my glasses make it much worse. It is now starting to peal which makes it itchy. I am miserable. everything that touches my face burns. it hurts to lay down. my neck aches. and my checks feel swollen and are very red. | Hello Welcome! I would be pleased to answer your question. Persistent photosensitivity or seborrhea dermatitis are other causes of facial redness. It might be worthwhile trying 1% cortisone cream mixed with 1% clotrimazole cream on the red areas - twice a day for 14 days - to see if this helps. If it does then seborrhea dermatitis is the most likely diagnosis. If it does not then and given the fact that you have no history of reacting badly to the sun it might just be that you have sensitive skin and this is what is causing the redness. You might also need a course of an oral antibiotic which will need to take by prescription. It will be worthwhile seeing a dermatologist about this. Please feel free to ask if you have any queries. Lastly it will also be worthwhile getting your blood ANA levels done to rule out Lupus. This is not likely form your clinical picture but must be ruled out. |
I have a microadenoma pituitary tumour. My last MRI noted it was smaller than the previous 6 months. My neurologist is very concerned that I am taking Hormone Replacement Therapy. I am 70 years old, feel wonderful except when I go off my hormones (Last time was 6 months of hell). Any suggestions? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If you have pituitary fibroadenoma then no surgery is required. Just hormone therapy is adequate. If you pituitary adenoid increase in size and causes pressure effects then surgery is needed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Najma 72 years old weight 70 kg she is EPILEPSY patient from 6 years Hypertensive from 10 years Diabetic 20 years but diet control no medicine from 5 years Urinary track infection oftenly AF 2 years back cause low potassium and some time hyponatrimia Medicine she is taking are EPIVAL 500 1.5 + 1 + 1.5 DYHIDAN 100 0 + 0 + 3 NORVASC 5 mg 1 + 0 + 0 MEROL 25 mg 1 + 0 + 0 folic acid cualson D multi vitamin cause of UTI she mostly on anti biotic problem is the Seizures they are not going stop she suffer from seizure about once in a month she is going so week and full dose of epileptic medicine the level of medicine are going low serum phenytoin 12.8 serum valproic acid 36.7 what should we do? | Hello, First, we should exclude a focal brain lesion in the brain by doing T2 weighted MRI brain. Then we should exclude a heart problem by doing an ECG. The tight control of blood sugar is important to prevent further health problems. Second, the balanced diet and adequate water supply are crucial in this case. Third, the regular monitor of the blood pressure and the restriction of salt are crucial. The routine investigation of the Liver function and kidney function, as well as the routine examination of the eye (funds examination), are required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I am experiencing sharp, shooting pain down my neck across shoulder/ shoulder blade. Occasionally, my right hand fingers will go numb. I drop things i am holding without knowing and couple times i did minor injury to fingers. If pressure applied to elbow, my shoulder blade get sharp pains in it. If i turn my head either way i get pain down my right arm. And if looking down for a period of time, it is ver difficult to move back up to see straight ahead. I can lift up to 10 pounds before pain will occur. I am able to lift 20 pounds for about 20 feet before pain is so bad, I have to stop or lose feeling in arm. What is/ can be the cause of this?? | Hi, In my opinion it is a sort of neurovascular injury of your median nerve or neurovascular compression of cervical spinal nerves. Your symptoms are showing Carpal Tunnel Syn Chat Doctor. The main symptoms are pain, numbness, and tingling, in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb side of the ring fingers. Symptoms typically start gradually and during the night. Pain may extend up the arm. Weak grip strength may occur and after a long period of time the muscles at the base of the thumb may waste away. In more than half of cases both sides are affected. Risk factors include obesity, repetitive wrist work, pregnancy, and rheumatoid arthritis. There is tentative evidence that hypothyroidism increases the risk. It is unclear if diabetes plays a role. The use of birth control pills does not affect the risk. Types of work that are associated include computer work, work with vibrating tools, and work that requires a strong grip. Diagnosis is suspected based on signs, symptoms, and specific physical tests and may be confirmed with electrodiagnostic tests. If muscle wasting at the base of the thumb is present, the diagnosis is likely. Being physically active can decrease the risk of developing CTS. Symptoms can be improved by wearing a wrist splint or with corticosteroid injections. Taking NSAIDs or gabapentin does not appear to be useful. Surgery to cut the transverse carpal ligament is effective with better results at a year compared to non-surgical options. Further, splinting after surgery is not needed. Evidence does not support magnet therapy. Hope the above information helps you. Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
hi i have a pigmentation problem on my lips , its really worrying me. Basically a small line has formed on it and it now looks like a small scar but i know its not because its been spreading its started off very small and has gradually spread for about a year and a half and another smaller line has started next to it and is also gradually spreading.they are both getting larger over time and are barely noticeable right now but i notice them everyday. i just came from a dermatologist and he told me its nothing and that its normal but i know its not. they are both wih in color as well. please help me... | Hi there. If you just came back from a dermatologist & he reassured you it was nothing, then being a colleague I would go with it. However, since you still are stressed with the issue, I would suggest going across to a laser/cosmetologist & dealing with it. Perhaps in the interim, you could consider using a camouflage/concealer from any good cosmetic shop in a mall who I am sure will be only to happy to help you match the colors! Cheers. Should you require contacting me in person with photos & details, please do use the ask-a-doctor feature & request for me & will be happy to help further! Cheers & Good luck Chat Doctor. |
My husband has Bronciostasis. He is coughing very badly. He does have a rescue inhaler plus Breo elliptical. He uses a nebulizer twice a day. He has heart disease and takes many heart related medicines every day. He also had a quadruple by pass in 1991. Can he take benzonatate 100 mg. My email address is YYYY@YYYY | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Benzoate is centrally acting cough suppressant. So it is given for Chat Doctor. In bronchiectasis, patient usually gets cough with plenty of mucus expectoration. So Benzoate is not given in bronchiectasis. You can ask give him N acetyl cysteine (NAC). It is bucolic, expectorant and antioxidant in nature. It should be given twice daily. Furthermore, it is having excellent effect in bronchiectasis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. |
My four year old son has three lumps at tge base of his skull on the left side and two My four year old son has three lumps at tge base of his skull on the left side and two behind his ear and one in his side of the neckMy four year old son has three lumps at tge base of his sk | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Lumps at the base of skull need to be investigated. First an X-ray and/or CT scan of the head and neck region need to be done. Neck lesions can be due to soft tissue swelling or bony swelling. Imaging study will determine the site and origin of he lumps. After determining the site and origin of the lesions, the nature of the lump needs to be known, and thus an aspiration cytology can be planned. In this investigation, cells are aspirated from the lump, spread on glass slide and stained with appropriate stains. After determining the nature of the lump, appropriate management can be done. Consult your primary healthcare provider for further work up. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
i am getting itch on my balls only at night and day sometime i have this problem last couple of months , i can not sleep at night.some time it gets dry and start pilling skin and some time wet. can some please help me out on this?i go to gym also but not daily 4 days week. | HelloThanks for your query. Based on what you have posted I would state that you have what is called as Jack Itch . You need to use topical antifungal ointment like Fluconazole twice daily. Ensure to observe proper personal hygiene by washing entire area with warm soap water twice daily. Ensure to wash your inner wares in boiling hot water mixed with antiseptic solution Detail. This should help to get it cured completely within a week, Chat Doctor. |
hi my brother had an accident and is paryalised under abdomen he has urine bag since 2010 now he is having kidney problem with cretaine 2.7 and urea 90 in his recent report pl advice me what step we should consider to control as he suffer with severe pains | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Renal failure is occurring as elevation of serum urea and creatinine values show 2. Due to using renal bag, he has suffering from recurrent urinary tract infections, which has led to bilateral renal insufficiency due to possible pyelonephritis.3. He will need dialysis to control urea and creatinine levels. Discuss with your doctor. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
i m 25 yr old lady i got married on 7mar 2010 m vry mch posesv 2wrds my hsbnd i wnt 2 lv alone wid my hsbnd n wnt 2 hide him wid evrybdy i tk him as my own property n dnt like his social bhvr i dnt like wen he mingle wid his frens evn i dnt like wen he shw his lv 2wrds his fmly membr n evn if his mdr shw her lv 2wrds him evn i knw dat he lv me lot bt i alwys wnt to shw it other dat my husbnd lv me more dan all i knw dat he lv me still sm time i thot d8 my marg is a curse 4 me he is so nice 2 me bt still m vry mch worried so i wnt 2 knw dat is it a psychic case?shud i cnsult wid psychiatry? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Possessiveness is a common problem for any newly-wed couple, especially for newly-wed female. One of the reason is our social culture. You should also see that your possession is actually a disturbance for your husband. There is no way for your husband to prove he has no other affairs, and you always keep him in check. He may slowly start hating you, your behavior. You should consult a psychologist for cure. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
My mom has AFib. She went to the dentist and has 3 infected teeth. She is on Coumadin.. Vicodin..she had double knee replacement surgery this April...both knees done at once. She is 83. Heart surgeon wants her off Coumadin fir 5 days before dental surgery..PCP says no, stay on it. Any thoughts on stay on or off Coumadin | Hello, A very thorough medical history is absolutely necessary before any dental treatment. A blood thinner such as Coumadin affects the bodies ability to clot. This is the initial stage of healing required after an extraction. If the clot is disturbed, delayed healing may occur. A Chat Doctor. I routinely take my patients off blood thinners including aspirin. If there are high risk conditions, I refer to the oral surgeon specialist. All doctors and specialists should consult, discuss risks and agree to treatment. Premedication for dental treatment, especially extractions, is necessary after knee replacement surgery. An antibiotic such as Amoxicillin should be prescribed. I suggest a consultation with an oral surgeon. Factors such as the amount of tooth in bone and risks need to be considered. Surgical complication risks will also need to be considered when choosing a location. I hope this is helpful, and thank you for your inquiry. |
hi just wondering if i can fall pregnant on implanon. i Had it put in the day I had an abortion can this increase the risk of falling pregnant with the implanon. Though I am not getting the symptoms as badly as I did when I was pregnant. I still get them I know that each pregnancy is different. Will the implanon effect the results of a home pregnancy test? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, nothing is 100% prevent the pregnancy, no contraceptive is 100% result oriented can not keep you away from the conception, you are thinking are completely irrelevant, the symptoms of pregnancy are not bad, if the UID is there then this can not alter the result of test, the only best way to confirm the pregnancy is ultrasonography test, take care and have nice day. |
Hi , my age is 29 and from Bangalore and I have a fungal infection on my butt skin. What cream and oral medicine can I take to cure it. Also is there any solution to change skin color as due to continuous infection , the color has changed to black from rest of skin. | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Tina courts and corporal, a kind of fungal infection. I usually recommend proper course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. You can additionally use antifungal dusting powder containing ketoconazole during daytime and a soap containing ketoconazole for rinsing of affected areas. Take oral antihistamines for itching as required.Don't worry about the darkness in the affected area, it will resolve on it own once fungal infection is completely treated. Maintain hygiene over those areas and avoid wearing tight undergarments. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and |
Hello! 17 years ago I was in an accident and my lower back was completely fused(mid waist down). Three months ago I was on vaca and did a underwater back flip. Nothing that hurt. Just messing around with my sister. Since then the indentation has greatly increased in my back and I have experienced a great deal of more pain. Before this, back pain would come and go every other month for a day or so, nothing big and it was nothing that I could not deal with. Since the vaca I have had back pain almost every day. Should I be seen or is this simply a pulled muscle?!! | Hello, I have studied your case. Yes it can be pulled muscle also, but there can be nerve compression also. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your back. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. 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 |
I am a type 11 Diabetic and have just had a stent implanted in my artery that was 90% blocked. I am experiencing a muscular leg pain from my buttocks through my thigh and down to my calf and shin. My question is haw harmful will and should I try Meloxicam? | Hi, I can understand your concern with the medicine meloxicam. Meloxicam is just another NSAID, and it decreases your pain and inflammation. So far your question is concerned, I will say that it is not contraindicated in diabetes and even in HD, but it should not be taken regularly and if you wish to take it for a longer period of time, you should get your kidney function checked every three months as with any other NSAID. My advice - As you are a diabetic, please check your kidney function every 3 months even if a doctor has prescribed it for a longer period. I hope, My answer is useful. Please do not hesitate to ask a counter question if required. Thanks, Chat Doctor. |
We cannot get my grandson to eat. When he was a toddler he would eat a variety of foods, small variety, now he only eats cereal, waffles, bananas, pbj, grapes, crackers and friut juices and strawberry or chocolate milk. The only meat is chicken nuggets from McDonalds. If we try to get him to eat real food, or eat food near him he covers his mouth and moves across the room . He is tall but thin, his doctor has been no help. | Hi...these are called food fads. Some kids develop undue attraction to junk food than regular diet and I agree it is a difficult situation. But with regular habit changing attitude towards the kid we can change it. There is another viewpoint too - At his age interest in play increases and interest in food decreases. This is quite natural. If he is active and playing around you need not worry. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed his and also make whatever you feed him calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ANY SO-CALLED APPETITE STIMULANTS AS THEY ARE NOT VERY SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND THEY HAVE THE SIDE EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE Chat Doctor. Regards - |
I TOOK CHOLESTEROL MEDICINE on and off for two yrs THAT HAD STATIN in it and for 6 months i was almost crippled because of muscle weakness i think it also shifted my pelivis i am have sciatic nerve issues now my thigh muscles hurt alot i am now the last couple of months when i lift my left arm on the right muscle next to the armpit shoots a pain of a level 20 when i lift or reach for something what in the world ?? i also took tramodol for two herniated disk in neck c 5 & 6 i took the non narcodic pain medicine 3 yrs i think it drained my addrenal glands so i am now on harmone medicine for 2 months however the muslce problems started 10 months ago when i got off the cholesterol meds my muscle strength inproved 85-90 % in four days but still muscle damage i am really concerned about all but mainly now my arm muscle please help | Hello, This is proven fact that statins cause muscle weakness. You have done right in shifting from statins. If even after that you have weakness in arm muscles then please get your self check with reference of your problem at C5 and C6 disc. There may be compression of nerves which are supplying to your arm. You may need an MRI scan for this. I shall advise you to consult to your orthopedic or neurosurgeon for this. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
im 25 yrs old, my weight is 45 kg, n my lenght is 163 cm, i have a neck pain , n pain radiating to my arm , n now i have limitation of movement in my left hand, i made MRI cervical spine n this is the result | Hello, Subarachnoid space is a fluid filled space which is present all around the spinal cord throughout its length. When a small disc bulge is present it first presses on the subarachnoid space and if it increases further, there is a possibility that it will compress the cord. So in your case it is not compressing the cord. There may be orthopedic problem in neck-shoulder region which is causing your symptoms. Good luck. |
I got really ill last week, collapsed with the shakes, doc treated it as kidney infection. finished cipro a few days ago, stil have persistant pelvic pain. Have pcos and had been experiencing pain after intercourse - was sharp and severe. concerned about still feling unwell and persistant pain | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query.PCs might itself cause some pain during intercourse if the ovarian cysts are big enough to touch the cornices by gravity. Apart from this, I feel that you still have got persisting UTI(Urinary tract infection) associated with a PID (Pelvic inflammatory disease) which might be causing the trouble for you. ALso, an unsuspected ectopic pregnancy has to be kept in mind. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a repeat urine test (routine/microscopic/culture and sensitivity), a complete blood count, a serum Chat Doctor, and a review ultrasound abdomen, and treat any abnormality detected through these investigations. Till then, you could go for an anti-spasmodic along with a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. 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. |
After I returned from a trip I have had swollen legs-- mostly the left leg and ankle. My left calf is tender to touch but is not otherwise sore. The swelling is worse at the end of the day. I take Geritol, a thyroid medication, and low dose aspirin. My cholesterol is high. | Hi, History is suggestive of deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis is due to a blood clot in a vein of the leg. Other possibility could be cellulitis. I advise you to visit the emergency room of your nearby hospital for proper clinical assessment and certain lab tests such as an ultrasound or genogram to confirm the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I am having pain in right upper abdomen. Just below the rib cage. This happens whenever I eat outside in a hotel. I had this problem couple of weeks back, it had disappeared and now re occurred after having a subway yesterday. What this cud be and can. U suggest some medicine. | Based on the details, it seems to be due to gastritis which occurs due to hyperacidity. The hotel food is generally more spicy and hence triggers more of gastric acids which may cause discomfort over upper central or right side of the abdomen as in your case. It might have also caused a gastric ulcer which gets aggravated from time to time creating problems. Please avoid spicy food. Take food in small amounts but at frequent intervals. Taking omeprazole capsule once before breakfast for one and a half months will give you relief. It is still worthwhile to remain in the follow-up of a doctor regarding this. |
Hi , I am 8 weeks pregnant . I have had two ultrasounds so far ...1 st showed d yolk sac and 2 nd one showed embryo with heart beat. My ultrasound was on d 4 th of march , on 6 th of march I noticed a white and brownish stringy discharge . on 7 th morning it was watery brown discharge , I rushed to the doctor and was adviced duphaston twice a day . Im still having brown stringy discharge for the past two days but its just one brown string a day . I am on bed rest and will see the doctor only on friday ....please advice ...no ultrasound or ChatDoctor level check done yet .am I having a miscarriage or is it normal ? What should be the next step . | Hi there,Do not worry. If the last scan showed embryo with a good fetal heart, this decreases the chances of miscarriage Chat Doctor. Also, the discharge you are having is light brown not red or bright red, so it makes it more likely to be old clotted blood. A repeat scan is required only after 10 days of the last one, so do not worry. Chat Doctor values are of little help now and need not be repeated. So please continue Folic acid, Phaeton and see your doctor as scheduled. Hope this helps. Regards. |
Hi Ive been having pain at night and wake up at night many times to turn over to ease the pain. Its kind of an all over pain,but stronger in the lower back. i was wondering if I have an infection of some sort because antibiotics seem to clear up the pain. Sometime after completing a round of antibiotics the pain returns. | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. The Lower back pain for you is most likely a pain due to strain or a herniated disc. If you have some dysuria then we can suspect a urinary infection. An x-ray of lumbosacral spine will help to clear it. Sometime an MRI will also be needed to get enough information. Analgesics muscle relaxants and physiotherapy will give relief in most of the cases. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query. |
I have impacted teeth, both lower. One is already pulled, and it took weeks to fully recover. My orthodentist said that I better have the other one pulled in the hospital, through surgery because my gum is very vulnerable and my bleeding is hard to stop. | Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Yes many times orthodontic extractions are done in hospital set up by oral surgeons. Need not worry please consult an oral surgeon with your previous records and get the teeth extracted accordingly. In this case a special test for bleeding time, clotting time and prothrombin Tet is required. After complete recovery you can revisit your orthodontist and carry on with your remaining treatment. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. |
Hello i am 19 years old with a 10 month old baby, i am having bad lower stomach pains like contraction but i am not pregnant. They are that bad i cant walk. They are mostly in the vaginal area and feel like tightenings and like i need to og to the toilet. What can this be? | Stomach cramps are extremely painful but It's possible to relieve them using home remedies that are easy and effective. There are many possible causes of stomach cramps, and they can affect or emanate from your digestive organs, your aorta, your appendix, your kidneys, or your spleen, or they can originate from an infection elsewhere in your body.1. Cramps are commonplace for some women during their menstrual cycle, although exercises can often alleviate such pain. The strength of pain does not necessarily indicate seriousness |
hello sir. im 20 yrs old man.i started gym 2 weeks ago and i want to put mass on me. m talking multivitamin , post workout and tribuls terestris. and i also mastubate after two days. i jus wanted to know if masturbate plays role in big muscle? does masturbate cann not let yu gain lean mass?? is this true? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Masturbation do not cause any health problems because it is natural and normal. But you should keep in mind that masturbation do consumes energy. Frequent masturbation can cause Chat Doctor. Except this problem, masturbation cannot cause any hurdles in developing your muscles. Go ahead. Restrict masturbation to those days on which you don't go to gymnasium. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
iam having back pain for 2months,and MRI reveals identation of thecal sac and paracentral disc protrusion with perineural fat.im doing spinal extension exercise everyday,but stil didnot relief my pain.will it be for my lifelong?wat will be the best treatment for me? | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. As per your description, you suffer with Lumbar disc disease. The initial management of this problem includes the following -- Usually 1-2 days of bed rest will calm severe back pain. Do not stay off your feet for longer, though.- Take rest breaks throughout the day, but avoid sitting for long periods of time.- Maintain optimum body weight, if you are obese-Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back-Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the disc protrusion. If you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles- Intermittent pelvic traction (under the supervision of a physiotherapist) might be helpful to cause a regression of the protruded disc-After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.- Use analgesics and muscle relaxants to relieve pain and muscle spasm, as needed. Vitamin B12 supplements & Pregabalin may be helpful in controlling the neuropathic pain. If your fail to improve with the above measures, an Epidural steroid injection may provide good symptom relief for a few months. There is good evidence that epidural injections can be successful in 60-70% of patients who have not been helped by 6 weeks or more of conservative management (nonsurgical care). Hope this information is helpful. Good day |
I just was treated for pneumonia followed by a chest tube to drain an empyema . Following my discharge was given a weeks worth of antibiotic which ran out 4 days ago. Yesterday afternoon I started bringing up some mucus as I coughed which has a terrible smell, like burning rubber. I have an appt with my pulmonologist tomorrow at 0930. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Foul smelling in phlegm is mostly due to anaerobic infection. Emphysema is also caused by anaerobic infection. So possibility of spread of infection from pleural cavity to lung parenchymal is there. So better to get done repeat chest x-ray and sputum culture and sensitivity to isolate the org organism. This will helpful in antibiotic titration. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
Hello Doctor,I have been feeling chest pain for the last few weeks. After which I was admitted in Ruby Hospital Calcutta. The chest investigation report of echo revealed \"COARSE VASCULAR MARKINGS ARE NOTED IN THE LUNGS FIELD\". Could you please suggest what does this mean asap as because the chest pain is still increasing day by day................Thank you...... | Hi, Coarse vascular marking is non-specific finding and following causes ruled out.-Smoking induced - Bronchitis (viral or allergic) -A asthma like allergic inflammation So stop smoking if habit As you are having chest pain you might have bronchitis. Your Auscultation should be done and if needed spirometry done that will be helpful in assess severity and deciding management plan. Decongestant Chat Doctor. Consult pulmonologist for examination and discuss regarding management plan with keeping my answer in mind. Hope your concern is solved. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I had 4 spinal taps when i had my son and about 1-2 wks after I had him I started getting pains in my lower back that go up as far as the top spinal was done and the pain feels like contractions like when in labor, what could this be? I also get pains in my hips to the point my hips are actually numb. | Dear patient lower back pain is very common complaint after spinal or dual puncture. And since there are multiple punctures in your case further increase risk of back pain. There are multi reasons for that like 1.local muscle spasm 2. Puncture site inflammation and infection 3. Decrease in spinal fluid amount. Get yourself examined for all this possible etiology. Numbness in your hips might be due to nerve irritation during spinal picture. I would suggest you to visit expert spine surgeon and take an opinion. |
When I woke up this morning I had killer back pain. So I rubbed my back like I always do with morning back pains and it hurts so bad in one spot. So I quit and went on with my day. When my husband got home I asked him to look at it. There s a 3inch diameter circle of discoloration where the pain is and a small painful lump in the center of it. It s up against the right side of my spine. When touched it sends pain through my spine and hip. Now that I ve touched it so much I keep getting sporadic sharp nerve pains that goes to my upper back and hips like an epidural shot that I recieved during labor. What could this be?? There is no holes from a bite nor does it look like an ingrown hair. | It's an Inter vertebral disc problem of spine where some discoloration has taken place causing spot pain, lump and radiating pain. Management can be done by knowing exact spot of such dislocation or reduction in gap or where radiation of nerve pain is originating from by having an x-ray of AP and Lateral view of concerned region of spine or USG etc. at Radiologist. Medicine wise only ant inflammatory and analgesics is the solution for temporary relief. Traction, lumbar, sacral spine band etc. would be the right direction for long term management and some vitamins and healers. At home front, you may start taking Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp in warm milk or water giving relief in pain and inflammation by natural properties of this herb. Hope it is helpful |
i had a little bump on my penis, it was small and my skin color .. its been there for a couple of months but i decided to squeeze it and a little black dot came out with something that looked like puss, it was yellowish and stuck together like jelly . | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of STD especially if there is associated pain, fever, urethral discharge and recent sexual intercourse. In this case, it may be syphilis or chlamydia. So this is the first thing to rule out by doing STD testing. Second, it may be signed of reinfection or urinary stones and some other genital infection, but this is less common. In every case, antibiotic therapy may be required, so test should be done as soon as possible so that appropriate treatment can be started. Till that try to Chat Doctor. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I am 32 years old, weight 95 kg. height 172 cm. I am suffering fatty lever grade-iii and also sgot 52 sgpt 61 is come in my LFT and I am taking presently ayurvedic medicine liv-52 DS. shoul I take udlive-300 or give me other suggetion for solve the above said problem. | Hi, I understand your concerns and I will explain at you the difference between liv-52 DS and Udilive-300. Your LFT correlate with the fatty liver, and are slightly higher than normal range, (6-47 UI) Liv. 52 DS support the hepatic cells to efficiently burn fats and to treat fatty liver conditions that have arisen due to alcohol consumption or high-fat diet (one of the best options in your case). Udilive -300 (Ursodeoxycholic acid) works by decreasing the production of cholesterol and by dissolving the cholesterol in bile so that it cannot form stones. (your bile is not causing this symptom, the fatty liver). So Utilize will not help with your fatty liver, at least not so effective as Liv 52 DS. At this point, I suggest you keep up with the same medicine that your doctor prescribed, liv-52 DS and you need to make some changes in your diet to help your liver and your body to heal faster.-have plenty of water-eat fresh vegetables and fresh fruits-have a low fat diet-small amount of exercise each day, yoga, walking a few miles-no alcohol at allays with this diet, even your intestine will work better, your kidneys, heart, and your whole body. And you minimize the probability to have gallstones in the future. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other question, feel free to ask me. |
Okay I have a question concerning my newborn, well more than one. Okay so I know my son has thrush and they said it s perfectly normal so you know whatever. But now he has a hoarse voice + a cough and he s super fussy even though I just fed him, burped him and changed his diaper. But he s not running a fever and I think he might have reflux also. So I m rather worried and I m wondering if I m overreacting or not. And if I should take him to the hospital or not. So please let me know. I m worried | Hi, thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. It is quite common that some kids are fussier than others. If he is having colic type of pain regularly try to decrease spice in your diet if you are breastfeeding, and you can give dimethicone containing Chat Doctor. If they cannot be consoled by you, and he is crying persistently kindly get him checked to rule out any ear or urinary infection. For his reflux you can try simple measures like feeding in upright position, burping after every feed and keeping head end elevated by at least 30 deg during sleep. Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care. |
Hey. Im having a normal cold. Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat. My mom wants me to take my asthma medicine as a solution. I want to be sure whether I should take it or not because I havent had asthma problems for a few years now and ever since learning about overdosing and abusing prescribed drugs in school I want to make sure Im only taking what medicines I have to | Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows |
Hi i am experiencing semens coming out during urine for two days. I do not masterbate and for two weeks i didnt have wet dreams. Is this normal? i am currently 25 and i am not married. i experience fluid coming out in little quantity from bladder during stool. Is this normal? | Hello, How do you know whether it is semen or pre-cum? Nocturnal emissions are common, but continuous leakage is not common. Please get it done urine examination for sperm cells. Few people with not doing masturbation or sexual activity may can cause leaking. But once again consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi my daughter is 16 yrs of age and is 5 months post op of having her gallbladder removed. Her recent labs show low WBC 4.1, Neutrophils Segmented low 34.0, Lymphocyte High 52.0. Morphology is Anisocytosis Slight AB, Atypical Lymphocytes Few AB. What could this be from? | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have low normal WBC count. Your lymphocytes count is slightly increased. It suggests that you have some viral infection. Atypical lymphocytes are also due to this. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Chat Doctor. Go for repeat CBC count. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My wife is suffering from Endometriosis. She was treated with Decapetyl 3.75 mg (4 shots-21 days gap in-between). Now she is given Adova 1mg tablets to help in conceive. Earleir she was given CCQ-50 and Fertylsure..but that did not work. She has already undergone surgery once. Please let me know how can we understand if she is ovulating or not? | Hi, Endometriosis is a progressive disease, so earlier she conceives, better . Decapeptyl would have cleared all the minute, invisible deposits of endometriosis. But once she gets periods these deposits will restart, so the best way is stop periods & best way for this is pregnancy (no periods for 10 myths!) I would advise you to go ahead with Ovulation tablets CCQ etc. with Hormone injections which confirm good eggs & timely ovulation. You can Combine with GUI if needed to further increase pregnancy chances (up to 20-25 %), if GUI fail 3 times go ahead with IVF (Pregnancy chances 40-45%)Endometriosis will cause adhesions / scarring around ovaries & may not allow egg to come out- Mutinied Unruptured Follicle (LUF syn Chat Doctor. All the best |
Hi i have been suffering with back pain since the age of 11 and am now 20 my mum had to get me out of bed i couldnt move recently i kept collasping as my legs just went numb and the pain in my back was so bad i get pins and needles in the right side of my neck and down my right arm it then goes numb this is near enough constant. i also have a bulging disk that just seems to be getting worse i have a numb right leg near enough all the time and unable to walk long distances what can be done to relieve the pain | Hello, I have studied your case, You may need MRI spine. If MRI shows mild to moderate disc bulge with canal stenosis. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Epidural steroid may help. If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion or disc replacement can be done. 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. |
Ive had a chronic cough and low energy levels for about two weeks now. I can feel phlegm in my lungs; I can feel it when I breathe. Expectorants like Mucinex help temporarily, but its back by the next morning. Im wondering if its not Walking Pneumonia, but Im not sure if I meet all the symptoms for it. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks). So we should definitely rule out pneumonia and bronchitis in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed for pneumonia. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright but first diagnose your self. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello,I have a friend that just expressed a concern for her health. She said she is experiencing pain under her ribcage on the left side shooting through to her back, her vision is blurry and she is extremely fatigued and had noticed sensitivity in her lower left leg accompanied by slight swelling. She is concerned because cancer runs in her family. Any ideas what may be causing this and what we can do while attempting to find her a doctor in this area? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should not worry much about her. As I don't think it is cancer. But better to get done some investigation s to rule out other causes. First get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause for left sided chest pain. If this is normal than get done chest x-ray to rule out pulmonary causes for chest pain. If this is also normal than no need to worry much. It is just musculoskeletal pain only. So avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. You will be alright. No need to take stress and tension for cancer. |
Just wondering your thoughts on prescribing adderall for a child with Down s syndrome. No hyperactivity present but she is severely impulsive with safety concerns such as bolting. She is almost 7 years old. Developmental pediatrician recommends trial of adderall. | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. Down syn Chat Doctor. Adderall is usually prescribed for ADHD related attention deficit problems. Your doctor could be suspecting the attention deficit part in your child. There is nothing wrong in doing so. But needs to be cautious. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
My five year old daughter has been very lethargic, tired, has loss of appetite and complaining of an upset stomach. She does not have a fever. She is a very high energy child and this is very abnormal. Should I be worried. She has been this way since Thurs. | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question. Your 5-year-old daughter who was very active before is being very lethargic, tired, loss of appetite and stomach upset without fever since few days. Sudden onset of lethargy and other symptoms need to be taken care for cause. You should meet with pediatrician. If I was your treating pediatrician, I would ask about color of urine, is it yellowish. And then would advise test for to rule out any liver problem. But nothing to worry. So a per my view you should meet with your pediatrician. To rule out any problem. Thanks |
I m 29 yrs old, weight 66kgs,trying to conceive for 3 years. i had a miscarriage an year before in oct 2011 i.e. around 60th day of preg. And now i had a Laproscopy done on september 2012, then was on provera (zendol) pills and birth control pills for 3 months, as i was diagonised with mild (2 very small blue colored) endometriosis cyst and i was told i dont have PCOD, Fibreroids, etc and my uterus, tubes are good . In the month of Dec 2012 i was given letroze from day 2nd to 6th and from day 13th Duphaston pills. But i m on 22nd day of my cycle, i m not sure whether i ovulated. now i have lower back and leg pain as i get before periods. Can i know why this happens? | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and understand your concerns. Following is my reply |
Hi My self hari. Daily morning Continuous Sneezing, Runny nose,itching eyes and Water eyes. Can you please what kind precaution need to follow to prevent this and what medicine i need to follw. Because i consulted doctors they said allergy and sinus. i used medicine but still i am getting continuously. Thanks, srihari | Hello, Most common allergens are dust, pollen, animal dancers etc. So try to avoid them. Use air purifier in home. Wear face mask when going out. Avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Take anti-allergic (montelukast) and anti-histamine (Levocetrizine or Fexofenadine) once a day at night. Take Fluticasone and Elastin nasal spray twice daily in each nostril. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have been suffering from a herniated disc for the past 3 years now. 3 months ago I suffered some excruciating pain from this condition. The pain went away after about 24hrs but ever since then I have been walking with a slight limp, I have very little strength in my right calf and my lower leg swells up every day after walking for about an hour. | Hello, If This disc bulge is not compressing nerve root, so conservative treatment may work. If symptoms persist then surgical decompression may help. Medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain which can be started consulting your doctor. You can focus on spine extension exercises. Some exercises which can be done include-Spine extension exercises, Lying on your stomach flat lift leg 6 inches from ground, do it for other leg. Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inches off the ground and supposition for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help. You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. If not relieved you can take epidural injection. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Take care. |
I dont have a family doctor but I have BC/BS health insurance. About 3 days before Easter my lower back starting hurtingThe pain was most of the time but increase incredibly when I sit. It really hurt mainly down my right side; hip, knee Etc.. Well it hadnt gotten any better pain has actually gotten worse and now it starts in my lower back spreads to both hips and my left knee its throbbing. And is still increased when I sit down. I didnt not fall our anything to have hurt my back recently. But did have some instances over 10 years ago that maybe contributes. I dont know if course for sure... Is this er worthy? | Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. It looks from your details that most probably you may be having one of the following- -Sacroiliac strain -Prolapsed intervertebral disc at your lower back -Simple back strain The abnormal posture is one of the reason which does contribute to all this. There are some other reasons like injury to your back, spondylosis,etc. which can lead to this problem. Before going forward you should do following- -Have an x-ray of your back. The MRI will be best to check for a problem at back. -Get basic blood investigations like TDLC, ESR to check for presence of an infection. You should do following to have relief in this- -Take a good analgesic like Advil or sleeve. -Do strict bed rest. -Do warm fomentation at your back with help of a red rubber bottle available OTC. Hope this will help in relieving your problem in next 5-7 days. Wish you a happy & healthy life. |
hello, I have a slight tingle on the tip of my nose on the left side. Its so slight that it feels like a feather brushing across. My left nostril is also stuffed up, not runny though. Now, I was working with hay today as well, could that be the cause? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you are having mild symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection if you are handling the hay it is going to increase your symptoms. Working with hay is definitely going to affect your health still further. I would suggest you that keep away from the hay till all your symptoms come down. As you are working with hay I suggest you to wear the mask while working, it will be a preventive measure for you. Thank you. |
Hello. I went the gyn for annual check up--52 years old. Have had mild subpublic discomfort, and slight aching for past 10 days. I am post menopausal (premature ovarian failure). Had had this feeling once or twice in my years...attubuted to possible UTI. Dr. did dipstick urine and came back positive for blood non-haemolyzed somewhere between just past the negative yelow trace 10 to the yellow 80. Was told that have to wait to culture comes back befoe she will do antibiotics--10 days. I am concerned that a UTI will progress. Your opinion...I understand it would be important to see if it cultures for infection to perscribe the correct meds, but 10 days is an awfully long time to wait, since I already have that UTI feeling... | Dear Patient, if the pain is more on micturition than the possibility is more towards UTI, but if you feel deep-seated pain on the bone, than you could be suffering from what is called Estates pubis, this is a non-infective inflammation of the pubic symphysis, and a short course of steroids under guidance of your doctor can be prescribed, but if taken in UTI they can be counterproductive, Consult your doctor and discuss your concerns with him/her. Hope this helps you, Take care and get well soon. |
i feel the pain on my back since 2007, in 2016, i took much time sitting on my chair(i was busy), it become much painful to sit for 3-5min. and to walk for 20-30min. I get relief when i sleep on my side. the pain is sharp on my foots(heels), and some sense of soreness, aching and inflammable on my lower back. MRI shows some protrusion. according to my doctor, i take rest for more than 2 months and make an acupuncture for one week, but no change. What possible treatment may i do next? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion I think you may have sciatica due to nerve compression, which in some case may take time. For my patients I recommend physiotherapy, spinal straightening exercises, medications, muscle relaxants and epidural acupuncture steroid injections for 6 consecutive months is highly suggestive to neurological interventions. Nowadays, neurologists undergo minor invasive surgical interventions to relieve pain is very effective, but it depends on the severity and chronicity of the patient to choose further surgical interventions like discectomies or even spinal fixation with rods and plates if required. For now I suggest you follow up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management of your spine. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
My daughter (3 yrs & 5 months, 15.7 kg, Indian) woke up last night with a headache. She has had high fever since this afternoon and complains of ache in various parts of her body. We live in the U.K. and she has had all her vaccines, including the pre-school one. | Welcome to the ChatDoctorThe most common reason for fever and headache in this age group is self limiting viral illness. So, if your daughter has no other complaints like nausea, vomiting, lethargy, disorientation, rashes etc., start her on symptomatic management. You may give her acetaminophen or ibuprofen syrup for fever episodes. Repeat the dose at 6-8 hourly interval if spikes persist. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be given for headache as well. In case she has other symptoms as I mentioned, consult your pediatrician for complete examination and laboratory work up if required. Hopefully this will help you. Take care |
for several days now, I have had weak arms/legs...specifically at night my legs-its like a tingling but oftentimes painful..I am a 35 year old smoker and I love beer...I can walk..but if I stop too long that pain comes back....even as I write now, sitting in my chair, i feel the wierd numb sometimes annoying pain..... | Hello, Like the pain you are facing is guiding me towards the disc injury in the lumbar spine leading to symptoms of pain. As you are smoking, this will lead to capillaries having constricted leading to less blood supply to the muscles and spasm is the result, leading to nerve compression and the symptoms. Doing exercises like core stability, spinal muscle stretching and strengthening, along with hip and lower limb strengthening will help reduce the symptoms. Also, posture correction is advised. In my clinical practice of over 12 years, most cases with similar complaints have recovered with conservative management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
hy dr plz tel me about my health my age is20 yrs and i was married in9august2010 i took medicine for concieving a baby after2months of my marriage first 2month dr gave me medicine but i was not pregnant then she gave me inj hmg massone this time again i was not pregnat in jan 2011 my husband went abroad and after that medicine i hve pain in lower abdomen i m so confuse why there is no pregnancy and pain if there are side effect of medicine and now what i have to do | I think you are misguided about your complaint. There is no need of treatment for pregnancy in just 2 months of marriage. Also, you say that your husband went abroad, and you take treatment for pregnancy. Why? Primary thing is to live both of you together for at least 1 year. Your problem will solve without any treatment. If not than go to doctor. Please stop all the medicine you are taking. Hormonal in can give rise to pain in pelvic region. |
I am planning on getting my cartilage pierced on my left ear, but I have a staph infection on my right ear lobe (I am applying a topical antibacterial on the infected area.) Can this pose a risk in obtaining an infection in the cartilage piercing? | Hi thanks for asking question. You have localized skin infection in opposite ear that is right ear. Your left ear have no infection with staph. So you can do piercing of your left ear. But if you have systemic sign of infection that is fever like condition, elevated total count then it is better you pierce left ear after treating infection with oral antibiotic. If you have no such systemic infection then left ear can definitely be pierced with no risk. Your ear should be pierced aseptically with new needle. I hope I have solved your query. |
I had to take an antibiotic for a possible infection in my mouth. I have had oral cancer (toungue resection) with radiation 12 years ago. The last few years I have had to have lower teeth extracted. Long healing time and infection. I live in Mich. But am in Florida now. I think I now have a yeast infection in my mouth. I s bleeding associated with oral yeast infection ? I have nystatin liquid with me and have been using for a few days. | Hello, Thanks for your query. Yeast infections such as Candida were an indicator of much larger underlying diseases such as diabetes mellitus, malignant tumors, and chronic infections. (Sort of the miners canary.) When antibiotics are used, there is a flip-flop in the balance of the natural occurring flora in the mouth (and elsewhere) where the normal flora is damaged by the antibiotic therapy to the advantage of the fungus, which then blooms. Antifungal Chat Doctor. Topical antifungal agents include statin and clotrimazole (or other closely related agents), either of which may be applied directly to the oral lesions as a dissolving lozenge or in a liquid wash. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
I am 49. I have had a bladder infection and 2 other woman infections. Only sleep with my husband. So not an STD. Had been on 3 different antibiotics for this. The last one was flagyl. I think. Half way thru taking it I developed a lump in my throat. At same time my gut is a mess. Have now been on prilosec for three months and it doesn t seem to be getting better. Could it be candida vs. gerd? Had barium swallow and it showed a little reflux but nothing excessive the doctor said. I think I am not to the bottom of this. I have been misserable now for 3 months. | Hi, Good Morning. This is Chat Doctor. -I studied your query in depth and Understood your health concerns.-Accordingly on the facts given by you-Treatment I would suggest is as follows-a-Your query facts are incomplete for the demands put by you. So I would advise you to consult a Surgeon-as the facts given for replies are insufficient to comment-on the type of the lump of throat?which could be due to the oral sex and STD related lumps.... Like Gonorrheal Tonsillitis ? LGA?infectious Mono?/ and bladder infection.b-Still-AS your have taken treatments with 3 antibiotics of which-while taking Flagyl you developed throat lump. Gynaec-Surgeon-Doctor would treat it after fixing out of Candida or / HERD. I would suggest the oral smear and or a scrapping of the lump to be tested under MICROSCOPY, for fixing the cause of the throat lump.b-It would need FNAC- Biopsy before advising any specific treatment.FNAC BIOPSY would fix its cause and Gynaec-Surgeon-would treat it according to the causes.You have multiple symptoms and hence I would advise you to consult with Gynaec-Surgeon and STD -specialist, who as a team would treat your complex health problems on the lines suggested as above.c-Before treating the - HERD as confirmed from -Barium swallow-I would suggest OGD to confirm it. I would advise Proton-Pump Inhibitors with Domeperidol for the Reflux control.d-Beside this to avoid any further missery-follow normal Sex-practices with your partners with advise of the GAEC Doctor, here on-wards, as yours is a complex health issue, and you need to be serious about it on the lines suggested herewith. Wishing you healthy living and early recovery of this query. Wellcome for more queries till you get the satisfied. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor Clinic. Have a Good Day...!! |
Sir,I am a 22 year student,I feel something bad in my penis ,Feels some thickness in my vain in the penis.I have small newly developed something in my penis bag,some times it may pain.And also some pain in my stomach ,i think stomach pain related to vain.After mastubation i feel more pain in my stomach and my penis balls.If this cause badly in my sex life ?? whats should i do ?? thank you.. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. After reading the description, I do not see anything wrong in your genital area. You are just 22 and worrying too much about your sexual life. Why? What do you know about sex, sexual organs and sexual problems and diseases related to sex organs? I don't think you know anything? That is why you are worried. In that You should find a physician for proper investigation, if you really feel there is something wrong. Unnecessary worrying about sexual future should give you sleepless nights, anxiety, stress and erectile dysfunction in the future. Leave these things to the physician and once he tells that you are alright, leave all these negative thoughts, and concentrate on your career and studies. Or 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. |
hi, i have a sharp pain on the left side of my penis only when erect, iv had the pain for bout 4 weeks now. iv never had any pain in this area before. intercourse is very uncomfortable in certain positions. what could be causing this. regards. allister 33years old. | Hello, The most common cause of painful erections is Parodies disease. This is a condition where scar tissue develops in one area inside the penis, causing it to curve and resulting in painful erections. The pain felt in the penis by Parodies disease makes it difficult and painful to have sex. Therefore, I suggest consulting a urologist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
Hi Doctor, I have undergone Blood Test recently as part of general check-up. The reports tell that i have 54% Neutrophils, 44% of Lymphocytes, 00% of Monocytes, 0.2% of Eosinophils and Total WBC is 6800/cumm. PCV 45.7%. RBC count 5.28million/cumm. Is this result normal? because the lab technician had highlighted Lymphocytes .Thanks and Regards, unni | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your complete blood count report is normal. No need to worry. Lymphocytes are slightly high, but it is a normal variation. It doesn't suggest any disease. If you don't have any symptoms then don't worry about your lymphocytes. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have had right calf swelling an pain for thirty days now. It hasn t got better or worse. I woke up with a burning feeling in the middle of right calf I did not have charile horse just woke up to it. The pain moves around every couple days in my lower leg right now it is behind my right knee and I cant bend it all the way without a lot of pain its been that way for a week . I am 50 years old and do a lot of Manuel labor and weight lifting for a hobby but did not hurt it doing either one. But I have had sore butt muscles and hips for about four months before this. And I have no history of blood clots. And no redness in leg. It just aches after work mainly but pain behind knee is only when I try to bend it all the way.I have no back pain but my hamstring feels like something needs to pop. What could this be. | You have two possibilities 1 is a DVT which u can test by putting calf in stretched position for 1 min then release, if u get sudden strong pain you need. Doplar as soon a posdible2 is that your having disc or lumber spondylosis problem in which case you need to do a lumber MRI u can test this by standing on your heels with foot in dorsiflexion (toes up) while leaning forward with trunk if pain goes away then it is probably your back Hope my answer helps you Good Luck |
I had my gallbladder out about a year and a half, I still get nauseous with really bad bloating by the end of the day. My doctor is trying a gluten free diet right now, but I do not see a change. Please Help Kelly | Hello, kellymccreary, Your symptoms of nausea and bloating is probably not related to your gallbladder surgery. Most often, we see HERD (GastroesophagealReflux Disease) associated with gallbladder disease. If you have hiatus hernia you could have similar symptoms. Also, the other condition that is more common with these type of symptoms is IBS (Irritable Bowels Chat Doctor. As for gluten-free diet, that is helpful only if you have gluten sensitivity. True Celiac disease is autoimmune mediated and affects the lining of the small intestine and causes malabsorption and subsequent problems. These might include weight loss, diarrhea (Fatty stools), vitamin and mineral deficiencies, brittle bones, skin problems etc. etc. Gluten is present in Wheat, Oats and Barley products. There are a small percentage of people who are allergic to or sensitive to gluten without having Celiac Disease. I would recommend trying a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) such as Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole or Esomeprazole-All are available without prescription, take 20 mg. once or twice a day for 1-2 weeks, about an hour before meal sand see if that helps. Try to avoid excess caffeine, alcohol, very spicy foods, citrus and tomato products and see if that makes a difference. If no improvement you may need to have an endoscopic evaluation. I hope you were tested for Celiac through special blood tests. I wish you well. |
my 7 year old still wets the bed at night, he wears a pull up.he pees before bed and i wake him up at night but he still wets during the night.we have been see a psychologist for a while and she said it all comes from his anxiety problems.is this true, and will he over come the bed wetting? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. I have few questions for you -1. Has your son stopped bed-wetting at certain age and again started having it2. If so at what age he stopped and when did it started he had never stopped bed-wetting form birth...you can try some behavioral changes which I can elaborate after proper history and interaction with you, but the effect will not be immediate, but it will be permanent. If it's a recurrence after attaining nighttime control, I suggest you see your pediatrician to rule out pathological causes like urinary infections or Voiding dysfunction. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
Hi, good evening doctor.. had a ultra sound pelvis(TAS).. It concludes as Bilateral polycystic ovarian morphology with finding pertaining to ovaries as. both ovaries show multipe(8-10) small peripherally arranged follicles of size 2-3 mm with increased stromal volume.No dominant follicle present . what does it imply...do i have PCOS..can i become pregnant? | His have gone through your complaints.don't worry so many people with PCs conceived and having a baby. You didn't mention anything about your periods and any symptoms like acne, increased body hair and weight gain.It's important to know your symptoms .then we can decide whether is it necessary to assess the hormone test.It's important to evaluate complete like ovarian volume and follicular maturation. Consult the Chat Doctor. Various treatments are available like medical and surgical.don't worry.let's evaluate first. Thank youRegardsvasundhara |
I AM FEELING LIKE A BURNING SENSATION IN MY CHEST... HAVE HAD GERD PROBLEMS BEFORE BUT I ALSO HAVE NASAL DRAINAGE IN MY THROAT THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST MONTH... GOTTEN SOMEWHAT BETTER WHEN I WAS TAKING MUCINEX BUT NOT ALL THE WAY GONE... CHEST PAIN REALLY IS ITS WORST TODAY AND I COMPLETED A 14 DAY REGIMEN OF PEPCID THIS MORNING... STILL NO RELIEF FROM THE PAIN.... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having uncontrolled HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) related pain. HERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of Central chest pain. Along with Chat Doctor. 1. Avoid stress and tension. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Go for walking after meals. 5. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi m facing excessive hair loss since 1.5 yrs. I believe i have dandruff and have tried loads of things but nothing seems to work. my hair strentgh has reduced to 1/3rd of what it was and i have lot of white hair now which i never used to have, i believe the water also has to do something with it. please help..i am 32 yrs old | Cellophane you for posting on Chat Doctor. It seems you are suffering from Seborrhea dermatitis, which secondarily leads to hairball and thus It's important to treat it first hand. I would recommend you a short course of oral antifungal Chat Doctor. Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicylic acid twice a week. Take antihistamines as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil. As for the hairball, start oral supplements containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals (Collinear new) once a day for at least 3 months. Greying of hair occurs when the melanin of a particular hair follicle is permanently exhausted. Premature grain of hair is attributed to many factors like diet, nutrition, UV rays, pollution, cosmetics/dyes/colors, genetics, medications etc. Treatment of gray hair is pretty challenging. I would advise you biotin and calcium pantothenate combination tablets for at least 6-8 months. Apply Alexis gel containing Militant, which is a new compound shown good results in premature grain of hair. Also, a novel hair sunscreen cum hair serum Q era black has shown good results in presentation of hair damage from sun and pollution. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and try to de-stress your lifestyle. Try to limit your smoking and alcohol intake. Hope you get well soon |
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