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Mercle cell cancer is rare, only 1500 cases in the USA per year. My mother in law had it on the cheek, now it appears on her elbow and again on the other cheek. Both are quite large and she has increasing pain in her hip. She is 85 years. What is the best outcome? | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your mother in laws situation and problem. Merck cells are cells of skin. And their cancer is very, very rare. Surgical excision with chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the treatment options for this cancer. Unblock resection of involved skin with post-operative systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy to the surgical site should be done to prevent recurrence. Usual life expectancy is less than 15-18 months. And five year survival rate is less than 15-20%. So discuss all these with oncologist and then start appropriate treatment. |
i have chest tightness, feeling like my chest/back are being squeezed by a vice grips, slight abdominal discomfort (gas/bloating) and upper abdominal pain, sinus headaches, dizziness and fatigue. this has been going on for the past 4 days. any ideas? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... According to history here you could have acute viral infection that can lead abdominal pain and muscular pain with other constitutional symptoms.... It could be sinusitis infection..... Take prophylactic antibiotic like ciprofloxacin... More water taken.... Take soft and bland diet for few days... Symptomatic management done with decongestant and steam inhalation. Bena Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor i am 25yrs old and i am 25 weeks pregnant, and my doctor said that my baby s all fetal biometry parameters fall between 5th and 25th percentile for gestational age and the baby s growth is normal. I don t understand this please give a advice for this. | Hi, Fetal biometric parameters are calculated by comparison with an international data for that particular gestational age. Some mothers who are small built are going to have smaller babies especially Asian women who are smaller built and have smaller babies compared to the Caucasian or African women. So a lot of things go into calling a fetal growth normal. Even so, any percentile between 5 and 95 we consider normal. It is less than 5th gentile that we worry about. So, by the report it looks like your baby is quite ok, and you need not worry. Hope this helps. Regards. |
So to begin with, I have major health issues specially cancer that curse the women in my family. My mother had ovarian cancer at 20 and another type at 25 that post menopausal women get, landed her in medical books. Anyway, so I m very cautious of my health especially since I ve had my daughter.. At 13 I had a large discolored mole removed from under my right shoulder blade, I don t remember further tests being done. I ve had several suspicious moles for years now (large, discolored, edgy borders, and growth to them). recently I ve noticed new large moles, I ve also been feeling unwell and fatigued for no reason. My right shoulder has been very achey, when I went to rub it I noticed a lump that hurt when I pressed on it.there was no markings in my skin that it was a pimple.but I tried popping it and it only bled. Now my shoulder hurts still it s a still pain that s moved down to my right elbow.whenever I push on it, it now sends a shooting tingly pain to my fingertips.I ve also noticed a dark line on my left index and middle finger nail. And yes I m concerned it s melanoma, that was my great nanas first cancer. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Symptoms of melanoma are increase in number of mole. Change in color, texture and size of old moles. You should go for biopsy of moles. You may have simple nevus, compound nevus or malignant melanoma. Biopsy will give you exact diagnosis. If needed go for IOC marker study on biopsy. Get the exact diagnosis and then 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. |
Hello, my name is Alison. I seem to have swelling in the lymph nodes on the back of my neck that has Ben going on around two months, it is also pretty painful around that area. I have also had burning in my stomached along with nausea. I have no energy and have lost weight recently. My doctor has treated me for a ulcer and gave me antibiotics on two occasions for ten day periods. The swelling and sickness would begin to subside and then return within a few days of stopping the antibiotics. He ordered an ultrasound of my neck and said if he saw nothing and it didn t subside in a few more weeks he would do a biopsy. I feel like its some sort of infection, I feel horrible. Could this be meningitis? | Hi Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorSign of meningitis is neck stiffness is common which is not present in you. And you have a swelling in neck since last two months so I think it could not be a \"Meningitis\". In every case of swelling which is not subside by antibiotic course needs biopsy. Nausea and Burning sensations are the side effect of antibiotics. Plesase contact to your doctor and discuss about it he/she will add some medicine to control your burning sensations |
Hi I m on lupin for pre hystorectomy and I m having terrible joint pain wrists knees ankles & back I m also taking livial hrt which I thought would help I have my last injection on 2 nd May ready for surgery on 16 may is this normal & will it stop after surgery I also am having weight gain | It's difficult to tell whether you had multiple joint pains due to injection per se or it's altogether a different scenario. However, if you are having multiple joint pains with weight gain it could be rheumatoid arthritis / thyroid disorder ECBU if started with injections then rarely some patients might develop flu like illness with multiple joints involvement. With your symptoms above It's difficult to guess what cause your illness whether a Chat Doctor. |
Hi i am 24 year old, and my weight is 62.i have fat tummy. remaining part of my body is normal.Recently i took SGOT -270 and SGPT-229 tests . please suggest me any medication . earlier i used some menstrual regulated medicines .after that i became very fat.apart from this i dont have any problem.no drinking, no smoking and am not under any medication.what are the effects of high levels of SGOT &SGPT | Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor. Elevated liver transaminase indicate injury to liver cells which could be due a transient or chronic affection and mild or severe liver affections. Causes of elevated transaminase include hematologic Chat Doctor. Estrogen which you must have taken in the medicine that you used to regulate your menses is known to possibly elevate levels of liver function tests. However, detail examination and investigations have to be made in order to be sure of what is the problem; you will need to see your doctor (not necessarily a gastroenterologist for now) as such for an examination and for further testing such as markers for hepatitis, CBC etc. as the case may be following the examination. Best regards and hope this helps |
Hi. Me and my family recently moved to a different province and since we have moved ive become very restless, anxious and overly emotional. I also feel trapped in my own house, but once i get outside im better. I have lost interest in most of my tv shows and cant seem to sit for long periods, i always have to be doing something. I am having trouble sleeping because i feel like my room is too small and i feel trapped. I also started a new job yesterday and called in sick for the rest of the week because it too made me feel trapped. What can i do? Are these signs of depression or something else? | Hello, from what you describe it seems you are suffering from Adjustment Disorder rather than frank Depression. There are two changes in your life in recent time the job and change of residence which will require some time for you to adjust to your new environment and changes. Just try to engage yourself with something productive, move around and know your neighborhood. Try relaxation techniques which shall help you to overcome your bouts of anxiety i.e. feeling of being trapped and restlessness. Try hot water bath and warm milk before you go to sleep and maybe some soothing music to help you sleep. Do not take tea/coffee/caffeinated Chat Doctor. If your restlessness and anxiety persists, visit a Psychiatrist, a short term antianxiety meds would help you. |
i have had ongoing nausea daily and low grade fevers daily for 5 months. discomfort below sternum. all blood tests normal, blood cultures normal, stool cultures normal, no autoimmune diseases. not been out of country. ct of abdomen and pelvis normal, mri of abdoment normal, ultrasound of abdomen showed splenic artery adjacent to pancreatic head is markedly tortuous and no flow on doppler. eating does not effect it. have not had ca-19-9 test. does all this mean pancreatic cancer? | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Nausea, low grade fever, discomfort below sternum. Each and every test is normal including ultrasound of abdomen except tortuous splenic artery. Tortuous splenic artery may be a congenital (since birth) defect. Your query is this mean pancreatic cancer? No, not at all. In pancreatic cancer symptoms are different. In pancreatitis usually there develops fever, but in your reports all blood culture, stool culture are normal. Consult a physician/surgeon and get in there opinion, and they will decide, what is the reason of fever. Nausea and discomfort near sternum is due to tension, anxiety, hyper acidity. Psychiatrist consultation may be helpful. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help. Good luck. |
my progesterone is 72 my doctoer wont give me clomid as it will give me false hope why is that Hi im 36,4years ago i had a laparoscopy & dye put through my tubes & found out i had a patent left tube & my right tube is fine..my progesterone levels were 72,i asked the doctor at the time if i could have clomid & they refused as it would give me false hope? how would it give me false hope?i have a 14 yr old daughter ffrom a previous husband & would love another child,ive done ovulation tests & they dont show when im ovulating | Hi, thanks for query. You should take second opinion. You have got all right to know about your test results and planning of treatment. You should discuss this with your doctor. Clomid is given to induce ovulation in cases where there is no ovulation. Once you are already pregnant in past your chances of pregnancy are good as major things are ruled out. Please take an opinion, you should become pregnant. Bye. |
What can I take for cough with wheezing no hx of asthma already taken Delsym does not seem to work cough drops that dont work and cold multi symptoms tabs that dont work had cough about 5 days with no congestion, had painful breathing when first symptoms started like ice going the wrong way for about 3 hours until I took 2 advil. then cough started and cannot seem to aleviate the cough. What else can I take? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your symptoms looks like you have asthma which is mild now. Asthma could be due to many reasons. You have dust allergy or seasonal allergy which requires complete work up and also get a lung function test to confirm asthma. You may have to do allergy test to know if you're allergic to something. If you have allergy then you can start immunotherapy before your asthma symptom increases. I would suggest you to consult both pulmonologist and immunologist for asthma and allergy testing. Thank you. |
my blood test shows total bilirubin | Hi dear thanks for asking question. You have very high elevation of liver enzymes. But don't worry. Rule out cause by doing viral marker. Viral hepatitis here seems to be most probable cause like hepatitis A or hepatitis B like.... For relief from jaundice rest your liver with taking meal without oils. Take papaya seed with lemon juice daily. Cumin seed taken with milk daily for few days. Take fruits more. Green leafy salad taken. Ursodeoxycholic acid can take. Avoid trans fat diet like cheese, butter, chips etc. Strickly Avoid alcohol.Don't worry, you will gradually recover. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
My Father was just diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic liver cancer that originated in the colon . He has become severely jaundiced and has developed a tight distended stomach . Any general idea of how long I should realistically expect him to survive? I am just trying to arm myself with knowledge so I can prepare myself emotionally to help better be there for my family and loved ones. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I am sorry about your father and this serious disease. It is not easy to predict such things, but this is the worst stage of cancer and one of the most serious types of cancer. It is more important to make him easier to stand all this. Considering literature life expectancy is about 3-6 months, with minor possibility that he will live more than 1 year.Wish you good luck. |
Hi my lymphocytes count is 55% Wbc is 17.2 pleatlates count is 325 I have constant fever of 101 now last three days fever is down to 96/98, all of other results like ultrasound, xray are normal with no abnormalities Please advice as doctors are unable to diagnose. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. As you told that you are suffering from fever associated with high WBC (normal value 4000-11000) and 55 percent lymphocytes, it suggests infection. High lymphocytes-55 percent (normal15 to 40 %) usually associated with viral infection or chronic infection with fever. Your platelets count is normal. I advise you to start full antibiotic course like Augmenting 625 mg TDS for 5 days and then repeat your complete blood count after 3 days. |
As per Dr Sreekanth Raghavan | Hi there,VSD means ventricular septal defect, it is a defect in the wall between the two chambers of the heart, which pumped the blood. This is a birth defect, and it is something that will be present at birth, and there is at present, no medicine that you can take during pregnancy that can correct this. But do not get very anxious as most heart defects are correctable after birth with the help of pediatric cardiologist and care. Just make sure you deliver in a center equipped with good neonatology facilities and make the neonatologist aware of this condition and advise his presence at birth. Around 1% of all babies are born with heart defects and most of them are correctable. You will 4 weekly ultrasound and fetal 2D echo during pregnancy to know the size and progress of the VSD. Hope this helps. Regards. |
i had prostate cancer took radiation treatment and it is gone 2013 8 weeks of it. now cant get a erection and sometimes i can get a soft erection just cant cumming and when i do it is thick and i have to push it out what can i do i just been marrie for a year.not her she makes me feel good in ever way. please help.....60 year old man never had this before.... | Hi erectile dysfunction is a common problem after radiation treatment for prostate. I suggest following. Tab. Tadanfil(calls) 20 mg one hour before intercourse. But needs precautions in angina patients who are on nitrates. I hope this will help. Other options are penile prosthesis which are done by urologist. Last start practice yoga/meditation as therapy will help to calm you down. Regards best wishes get well |
I m confused! I was prescribed Norethrindone (spelling?) today by mr dr. to delay my period. She told me to start them today, but the bottle says to start them 3-5 days before your expected period. My period is expected on Oct. 6 or 7. Will taking the pills over this early have a negative effect? | Hello, North Chat Doctor. It is commonly prescribed to delay the periods, regularize the menstrual disturbances, treat painful menses and endometriosis. It is not an effective contraceptive. To delay the period its one tablet is usually given three days before the expected period and can be continued for up to 14 days. Period will resume two to three days after stop taking the tablets. However, it may be started on some other day as well as advised by your doctor, but the side effects like with |
hi, ive had swollen glands for three months now, i have a red rash on the roof of my month and blister like feelings in my throat, i doesn t hurt when i swallow but my glands hurt and i have a stiff neck all the time. i get moments when i feel really tired and go hot and cold within minutes? I have had a course of anti biotics which didn t work and a course of tablets for oral thrust which didnt do anything. I have been transferred to a ent surgeon, should i be worried debi | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swollen glands with rashes on the roof of the mouth can be because of the allergic dermatitis or the herpes zoster viral infection, or it can an erosive lichen plans. Consult an oral physician immediately and get it evaluated. If I am your treating doctor, I would suggest you to get a clonidine blue test done and a biopsy of the lesion to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly. If it is a herpetic infection ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like 2%lignocaine and choline salicylate gel (Anabel gel) apply 3-4 times daily before food along with a course of antiviral Chat Doctor. If is a lichen plans or allergic dermatitis you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like 2%lignocaine and choline salicylate gel (Anabel gel) apply 3-4 times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetone 0.1% 4-5times daily after food. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Iam eating pan parag from 5 years, this has become a habit which iam not able to leave it. This is causing brown coloration of my teeth. I am brushing daily but still ths stain are not going. I am embarassed by this while talking or smiling | Hi, Thanks for asking the query, As you are feeling embarrassed with the discoloration of your teeth I would suggest you to replace the habit of pan chewing with chewing gums. The stains can be removed with brushing. I would suggest you to visit to the Dentist and get complete mouth scaling and polishing done. At home brush teeth twice daily and use antiseptic mouthwash rinses. If the stains are severe can go for bleaching of the teeth. Hope this helps out, Regards.... |
Hi, Im lexie and Im 13 years old.Last night right before I went to bed my upper butt crack Itched like CRAZY! It just was a itch that wouldnt go away.I thought puttin a little warm water on it might take the itching away.But instead It burned like crazy almost in tears. Since my parents wereIn bed I just let it be till this morning. I woke up and got in the shower Forgetting I had that itch. Ofcouse after a couple second of water running in itI screamed. My mom looked at it and she said it was a red line on my upper crack. She gave me a antibiotic ointment on it. It didnt help at all. What do I do??? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and the symptoms suggest me that you are having some fungal infection, because of which you are getting all these symptoms. The fungal infections are common in areas were there is moist and wet which will favors the condition for the growth and development of the fungus. I would suggest you to follow1. Ice packs on the itchy area2. Topical antifungal cream3. Keep the area Chat Doctor. 4. Oral antihistamines.This aforementioned treatment will help you to control the symptoms and improve the condition. Thank you. |
Please help, My son has Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder and today was called but to see the doctor who told me that his igA level is low (it was 11). He has been medicated with Ketotifen and the doctor said he would stay on this for a year or more. Can you tell me more about what this means for him and why he has this? Thank you so much, A worried mother. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders are chronic digestive system disorders in whichccertain food proteins trigger an overproduction of eosinophils in different areas of digestive tract. It can be mucosal or submucosal or other type. Stomach is most commonly affected. It can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, weaknesses, malabsorption, protein energymmalnutrition etc. Basic aim of treatment is to control inflammation. Corticosteroids, sodium chromogylcate, ketotifen, montelukast are commonly used. Duration depends on type and involvements. 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. |
I tested positive for hepatitis B Virus about 10 years ago and my LFT is normal and viral load is very minimal. I am told that I am not eligible to be placed on drugs but to be monitoring by LFT and Viral load. I am scared but i dont know what to do. | Hello I hope you are well. You must know that chronic infection with hepatitis B virus has different phases |
Two days ago my husband woke up and noticed his entire facial area was puffy. Although it is less puffy today, it is still noticeable today, it seems to be better. To add to this, today he has felt some soreness in his upper left abdomen just under the rib cage. If he applies pressure to the area it is somewhat tender to the touch. Do the two have anything to do with each other and what may be causing this? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Both Puffiness of face and left upper qua Chat Doctor. Because puffiness of face may be seen in allergies and kidney diseases. Left upper abdominal may be either from heart cause like Heart attack, angina etc. Some other causes are Splenic causes i.e. ruptured spleen, splenic abscess. Kidney causes are renal infection, stones or chronic or acute renal failure etc. Even gastric problem can be a cause. Since the facial puffiness decreases in one or two days most probably allergy or kidney problem could be the cause. Please do an ECG and X-ray chest to rule out Heart and lung disease. We have to do Ultrasound abdomen, blood urea, creatinine, and urinalysis to rule out kidney disease. As tenderness is in left upper qua |
Hi I am having a serious toothahce and neck pains. Ive had a cavity in my wisdom tooth for about a month now and plan on getting it removed in 4 days. But in the meantime I have been taking motrin but it seems to do nothing and its unbearable to sleep at night. Do you have any suggestions that I could use to relieve the pain? | Hello, Read your query, as you cavity in wisdom tooth now you have pain don't worry this pain is due caries which may be reached the pulp and leads to periapical pathology formation of Periapical abscess or Periodontal Abscess. To relieve pain you can take medications, Painkiller like Diclofenac sodium or Aerosol DT with Metronidazole. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Consult dentist and go for investigations and discuss with your dentist and go for treatment. Hope this will help you. If you have further queried I will be happy to help. |
hello my question is I have pain in the center of my chest only hurts when I take deep breaths or if I tried to walk really fast I have acid reflexI take two nexium Z I pray Allah sac this that doesn t go away I drink alka seltzerand if you had just from the Lord to an upper GI and they tell me I have nothing everything is normal how can you be online when I lay down so it reflects from the job wake up choking so so I sleep on the reclinerif you no want to go to the hospital again because they always treat me is I m having a heart attack on that I am NOT have a heart again but there again they don t listen to me could you please help me I m really stressing out about this thank you. Blanca dayss | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your cardiac issues have been ruled out, I think you are having HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease) mostly as a cause for your symptoms. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed. 7. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have this habit. 8. Lose weight if you are obese. |
My son has High Hep A Virus IgM Negative S/CO=0.49 HBsAg (Quantitative) Negative S/CO=0.33, HCV Ab Negative S/CO=0.15, , and WBC count=7,790/mm3 , ESR=15 Tota Bilirubin = 1.2, ALT=452,AST=244,Alk Phos=138, Gama GT=132, his Age=21,weight=75kg hight=5 feet 4 inch | Thank you for posting query. Acute Hepatitis A presentation. HEPA liver infection is a common cause of hepatitis and \"self limited disease\".moreover, your sons seems overweight and it's better to lose some weight. Increase in the level of liver enzymes(AST, ALT) reflect an INJURY to the Liver. Medically, the condition is known as \"Hepatitis\". It maybe caused by viral infection, alcohol, gall stones, increased fat in body.advice |
Hello sir.. i ****** aged 22 years old, at child i am white but came 2 age 16 years ,then my face turn to black color..What is the permanant solution for turn my face into white.. Is there any 100% result oriented creams ,which doesnt show any side effects.. I consult a dermatologist but i am nt satisfied bcoz,if we r stoping the using creams,tab..then automaticaly turm my face into original color.. Technology improved so lot,bt no one founded the good fairness cream, which doesnt show any side effects.. Is there any ayurvedic product creams for whitening face.. I heard about meldera cream ..is it best or not..? | Hello, Thank you for posting on Chat Doctor. Complexion of any person is having two components; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like environmental exposure, sunlight, use of any cosmetics etc. and is amenable to treatment. You can get a series of chemical peels, which actually remove the upper dead layers of skin and stimulate regeneration of collagen and thus newer layers of skin. Many options are available in chemical peels depending on the requirement and skin type. (Glycol peel, retinol peel, cocktail peel etc.)Also, chemical peeling can be preceded by a simple procedure called microdermabrasion or commonly known as skin polishing to augment the results. Also, at home you can try using cream containing comic acid, betray Chat Doctor. Always use broad spectrum sunscreen before going out in sun. Use a plain moisturizer like detail DAM on daily basis for healthy and HY |
My sister has suffering from ivdp between l4-l5 | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor !! It means that the intervertebral disc that is the disc between two bones in the spinal cord which acts like a cushion has been displaced and has been pushed out it can lead to compression of the nerve root which is exiting through the concerned area. It is better that she take adequate rest, make sure no stressful work lifting heavy objects sudden bending, and also she can take muscle relaxants and undergo physiotherapy you can consult a spinal surgeon or an orthopaedician to see if the condition requires surgery. |
I fell very hard on my thigh on the right side while biking ( I should mention that even though I m 38, (5 5 and 135 lbs) I ve had several right hip replacement surgeries). The muscle was sore and badly bruised and I could hardly walk for a few days. I can now walk fine but it has been about three weeks and it is still bruised and very itchy and I m not anywhere else, is that normal?or should I see a doctor. | Hi, Bruise is the collection of blood underneath your skin, occurring due to rupture of small sub-cuticle blood vessels, usually bruise takes 4-6 weeks to disappear, sometimes even longer then that. So for a bruise to be painful at 3 weeks is quiet normal. All you need to do is to give rest to the part but maintaining the range of motion of proximal and distal joint simultaneously. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi there i have a 6 year old who has had a cold for a week yesterday spiked a temp sleept from 6 till 6 is drinking sort of not really interested in food woke up this morning with pins an needles in just her right hand an it has been contionious all day today can you help in wot i should do | Thank you for posting your question. The symptoms of cold/low grade fever/decreased appetite that you have mentioned indicate most probably a low grade viral infection. This should take around 5 days to resolve. The pins and needle sensation that you have mentioned are usually due to partial nerve compression. This commonly could occur in cases where the sleep position might cause mild compression of the nerve to the hand. This is likely to be the case. In this case the sensation should resolve is some time and movement of the hand should be easy and not associated with any pain. Also, I suggest that you look for any weakness in the affected limb or increase in/spread of the sensation, in which case a medical consultation would be required. To prevent recurrence ensuring proper sleep position should be enough. Vitamin B (especially containing b12) supplements may be helpful. |
I have mitochondrial myopathy and have just found out I have anemia with blood in the stools. I have digestive issues and am having painful pockets of gas in my stomach which I rubbed for two hours trying to relieve the pain. I felt like my ribs were going to explode! Any suggestions? Thank you. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have anemia with blood in stool. So you may have some chronic blood loss from your gastrointestinal tract. You should go for endoscopy of gastrointestinal tract to search the cause of bleeding. Then you 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. |
Hi sir my mom is a Dialysis patient. she is undergoing dialysis from last 14 months. it was okay for these days but suddenly she is becoming very week. two months ago she was admitted into the Hospital for the complaint of TB. she recovered soon but now she is complaining a problem of Giddiness with which she is very upset. her doctors are saying it will take time to recover. We have done all the tests and the reports are getting normal. Sir i just want to know y these giddiness is not going and when she will get out of it Please help me | Hi, Dizziness is a very common complaint in patients undergoing dialysis.It's because of low Blood pressure if the dialysis machine removes excess fluid in the blood. It will take time for the body to get adjusted to dialysis process and fluid loss. If it persists, reporting the problem to the doctor is important as they can adjust the settings of the machine accordingly and so that it removes the right amount of fluid. Kindly talk to the doctor about your concern. |
I had been taking lisonpril for my blood pressure, but was getting high levels of potassium and they took me off that med and put me on Norvasc, but my blood pressure has not gone down, was sick with emtreme sinusitis at the time but am still getting elevated readings of potassium, can this be from med or should I start looking for another reason. | Hi. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lisinopril is ACE I group of medicine and hyperkalemia is known side effect of Ace. It depends on that when did you leave taking lisinopril, if It's yesterday than It's very early to say that its due to some other cause, but having hyperkalemia is very dangerous thing to have so I suggest you to consult your physician to get potassium levels under normal range. There are many causes of hyperkalemia so I suggest you to consult your physician so he/she should look for any treatable cause. Depending on the clinical findings and the results of the laboratory work, the following may be indicated |
i have one year without any medical control for my braces (for same problems) i took them of but my dentist didnt give me any retainer he said come after one month im scared that my teeth will move ...but maybe not bcs i had the braces one year without xontroling and they maybe had done the role of the retainer ?????? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The function of the braces is to move the teeth and align them properly. The function of retainers is to maintain the moved teeth in position. If the braces are in a fixed and inactive state, that can act like a retainer. But it is better to wear retainers after removing the braces, if not the teeth will move back to its previous position. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I have 3 bug bites I don t no we re they came from. The one on my back is a red blog round with puss like spots. Like from a red ant bite. The skin is hard and it hurts and itches. I popped some of the blisters and clear fluid came out but now there getting an orange crust on them . | Dear, If you are not sure where have they come from and there are no other signs like fever, rash going to the parts of body then you should wait for their natural healing which is expected in 5-7 days. Popping rash prone them to super added infection and delay their healing process, which you should not do. Apply some local antibiotic ointment like newsprint. Indiacation for oral antibiotics in your case are-infected rash not responding to local antibiotic ointment, increasing in size with pus and redness of surrounding area, presence of fever. In that case you need penicillin antibiotics by mouth take care |
Hello,my husband had stage 2 stomach cancer three years ago. He just found out at a regular check up that the cancer cells have returned. He s 27 years old and can eat normal just small portions. He has a 1/4 of a stomach. Should I be really worried? is it normal for it to come back. What is the life expectancy. He s currently taking pills that the doctor prescribed to help to see if the size of the cells are getting smaller. please any words of wisdom. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns. I am sorry about his diagnosis which is serious and very rare in his age, so it all makes the situation worse. Honestly, Recurrence is not a good sign and the only hope for him is that tumor responds on chemotherapy and irradiation an even then the complete cure should not be expected. Surgery is in this case usually useless. It is not easy to predict lifetime but if he is in a good general shape and can stand many chemotherapy course then you can hope for the best, and you should continue to fight for every year of his life... I hope I have answered you queryKindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
i have had shivers and sweat symptoms for the past 36 hours. My temperature goes up and down. I dont feel hungry at all, although I have been trying to eat regularly. My throat is very sore and I have had nose bleeds on and off since this all started. My whole body also aches from top to toe. My head hurts the most. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and loss of appetite which occurs due to upper respiratory tract infection as well. I would suggest you to start with anti-inflammatory medication such as Levocetrizine along with antibiotic such as Levofloxacin. You should take Tylenol for fever as well. Do tepid sponging if fever is increasing. You should take steam inhalation and such on sugarless candies. Try to eat soft and liquid food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and get blood tests done. Start treatment after proper prescription and diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antiviral/ antibacterial medications. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. . Sip on warm water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Things started with dizzyness when I would st up, then noticed pain on my neck, kind of stiff. Pain started behind my eye then I started getting sick to my stomach. I have sle, hypertension, and stage two kidney disease. Also had mild stroke two years ago. | The dizziness when you sit up can be explained by or tho static hypotension. It is mostly due to the antihypertensive meds you are taking, fluid deficit status are more rarely autonomic dysfunction caused by sleep itself. The blood pressure falling transiently when you move again gravity i.e. Sudden sitting or standing from sleeping position explains your symptoms. So I recommend reviewing your medication and try finding the culprit |
hi my son is 25 and has been diagnosed with ADULT ADHD .. he took medication for a very brief period and is still in bad shape. cannot complete his studies and also never sticks to his job. he is addicted to grass and has been to rehab once but nothing has changed. he refuses all help and just wants to laze around watching tv internet gaming eats junk and has sleep disorder .he is staying away on his own since last 7 months and we have to support him monetarily.he gets violent is he is asked to do anything. we just dont know how to help him out of this situation. its causing severy stress and mental fatigue .. plz help | Hello Adult ADHD and Bipolar disorder has very thin demarcation. Some psychiatrists use term adult ADHD while other classify them into bipolar disorder variant. He is having poor symptom control. He has been in rehab for weed. Furthermore, he has poor concentration, don't follow commands, violence aggressive spells. Most likely they will fit in bipolar disorder. I will advise you to take him to Psychiatrist for revaluation of symptoms. Medicines like mood stabilizers as sodium valproate, Lithium are needed to control his aggression and violent behavior. Thanks |
jaw painfor the past 2 weeks ive been having tooth aches on my right side, it got to the point where it feels like all my teeth are hurthing, today ive been having pain amd stiffness in my jaw and ear pain. i have denti cal and they only pay for extractions. its a visible tooth. antibiotics didnt help and ive been feeling reallying nauseous for taking motrin every day. what should i do? | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. Antibiotics help only to subside the infection to an extent. A removal of the cause of infection is necessary to completely eliminate it. Tooth pain in extreme cases causes pain radiating to the jaw, neck head and face. Take a course of antibiotics and OTC painkiller. See your dentist immediately. A diagnosis can be made only after a thorough clinical and radiological examination. You can get the tooth extracted if you cannot afford root canal and capping. Saving your original tooth is recommended. Regards. |
my sons age is 1year radiology report shows there is a difference in the size of the left kidney . the size of the left kidney is measured 7.7cms while the right one is 7.1cms. and the report shows duplex moiety of left kidney with renal pelvic prominence of lower moiety. what does it mean. | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor !Your son has a congenital abnormality in his left kidney. It is called a duplicated collecting system meaning other than one tube Chat Doctor. It will depend on if he has a complete duplication meaning he has two ureters(tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder) all the way from the kidney to the bladder or incomplete duplication where the two tubes will fuse somewhere in the middle and would have one insertion to the bladder. When we have a duplicated kidney we call the collecting system in the upper pole of the kidney upper moiety while the lower pole is the lower moiety. Prominence of the lower moiety means that it is more dilated than the upper pole. This means there might be some form of obstruction happening and should be investigated by CTS Can or MRI. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at |
An X-Ray showed a linear opacity of the right mid lung field, consistent with parenchymal scarring. There is minimal haziness over the left lung base, stable as compared to the prior exam, consistent with chronic parenchymal changes. What is it in plane english? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about this parenchymal scarring because it is stable and not worsening as compare to previous x-ray. Any lung insult whether tuberculosis, pneumonia or Pulmonary contusions heal by fibrosis and calcification. This appears as scarring on chest x-ray. It is actually healing process and remains as it is throughout the life. So no treatment is required because your scar lesion is stable. So no need to worry about this parenchymal scarring, it is nothing but healed, inactive lesions. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
I am a 37 year old female that has mitral valve prolapse and I have been experiencing dizzy spells that my doctor has diagnosed as vertigo from an inner ear issue. Physical therapy treatments arent really working and I am having anxiety attacks from these spells. Can my heart valve be the cause of these dizzy spells? | Hi dizziness is very different from vertigo inner ear disturbances can cause vertigo and dizziness. Mitral valve prolapse usually remains asymptomatic, breathlessness is the main symptom in most of the patients. Although it can cause dizziness but is very rare. If your physician has diagnosed it as vertigo then donor do any physical rehabilitation therapy till it fully settles down treatment of vertigo is done in two stages1) Acute attack-anti vertigo medications are given like betahistine and prochlorperazine maleate2) chronic phase-- vestibular rehabilitation therapy and physical therapy are indicated.IF ITS SUSPECTED AS VERTIGO caloric test and pure tone audiometry is advised |
Hi there....3 weeks ago I had surgery on my left Achilles tendon. I was in a soft splint with no weight bearing for two weeks and this past week I have been in a hard walking cast that has a heel lift. for about the last 2 hours today pain has sharply returned to my ankle along the tendon. I have tried elevating my foot for the last hour and getting no relief. While my ankle was very sore after surgery the pain had gone down during the last 3 weeks to where I haven t taken any of the hydrocodone in the last week, only Advil 3 tablets once a day, and that I haven t had to do the last 3 days. Wondering what to do right now. Thank you for your time to read this | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of your case.a thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As mentioned by you that after shifting from soft splint to hard one you are getting pain in the Achilles tendon its is the common issue with occurs. It will take a day or two to get adapted to the new biomechanical position of the joint which will help further to get the mobility of the joint. Also, as the pain is not coming down kindly use quick icing technique to reduce the pain. Besides, use of the hard card is it is not fixed than use intermittently. If the hard cast is fixed and can not be removed than meeting the surgeon is advised as it may be applied tightly which has been leading to pain. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
my bilirubin and gamma gt levels only go high when i eat a lot of junk food on xmas and holidays. i don t drink alcohol and i am not overweight and i do an hour of fast walking on 6 days per week. my other liver tests are always normal. what is the most likely illness that i could have | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Gamma GT and bilirubin levels are increased in homeostasis. If you eat fatty food and levels are increased then you may have homeostasis. It can be due to gall stone, stricture or other obstruction in bile flow. You should go for ultrasound abdomen once to search the cause. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
the other evening my body got turned very quicky to the left and I felt I stange feeling in the right side of my stomach but it didnt really hurt but the next morning I have a terrible pain on bottem right side of my stomach that doesnt hurt when im sitting but can be painful when I get up or walking does not hurt as bad as first day but still very sore and hurts when I push on that area | Hi thanks for your question. You are having pain on right side of abdomen following a sudden turn to left side. Most probably some muscle of your abdominal got pulled by sudden movement on left side. There is nothing to worry. Take rest for 1 to 2 days. Try over counter analgesic (painkiller) like paracetamol or ibuprofen or combination of two. Hopefull you will be pain free in a couple of days. If these measures didn't worked consultation with a physician is advisable. Hope this answers your question. |
i dont know what is wrong with my foreskin...it hurts a lot whenever i try pulling it when my penis is erect. i think that if my foreskin joint gets broken, my problem will get solved..my foreskin is very tight and i cant even pull it to the half of my penis head...making full head visible is far away.. | HelloYour findings may indicate fibrosis. It is a surgical condition in which fore skin can't be retracted over glans penis. I suggest going for circumcision. It is a minor operation in which foreskin is cut out and skin is tied over coronal Julius. It is better to get rid of this condition earliest because fibrosis may cause surgical emergency if it is stuck over glans penis. It may compromise distal blood supply. So, you should consult surgeon for proper management. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
hello dr.my query is that i m 17yr old girl and my skin around my mouth(lips) is little darker especially skin above the upper lip..my docter suggested me kojivit cream...what should i do...???and my second query is recently i suffered from chicken pox i took medicine for that but it left scars on my face and body , the scars are little blackish brown and little pink from core...please suggest me something to get rid of these scars???and if possible please suggest me some home remedies also for overall improvement in my skin colour and glow..!!i will be very thankful...!!sir can you answer me for free !!?? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Pigmentation around the mouth could be due to conditions like seborrhea Melanesia (darkening due to oily skin), familial, vitamin B 12 deficiencies, thyroid abnormalities. Bolivia is a good lightening cream which could help you to lighten the pigmentation after ruling out underlying problems. Few sessions of chemical peels by a cosmetologist will also help.2.for your recent chicken pox scars, kojiviit can be applied on the dark scars. However, if they are depressed scars, you may need dermaosurgicsl procedures like submission. This can be done after the scars are mature, i.e., after 3 months. You should also use a good sunscreen.3.home remedies - you can make a face pack of ground almonds and lemon which act as a mild chemical peel. Tomato and cucumber act as good astringents. Have a good diet with lots of colored fruits and vegetables rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C like tomatoes, capsicum, carrots, pumpkin and broccoli. Hope this helps. |
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with liver sirrhosis and hospitalised when he had esophageal bleeding. Now he is in hospital, he is getting well but we are scared of how long can he live and what will be the cure for him. He never had alcohol in his life and even smoking he stopped when he was 30. Please respond to my query | I thank for asking question. I appreciate your concern.First there is no permanent cure of liver cirrhosis except liver transplantation. But we can prevent its complication. Here are few suggestions for you. Aspirin, ibuprofen, some antibiotic can damage liver, so taken only after consulting doctor. Take low salt diet which will help in reducing blood pressure and preventing ascites. If fluid accumulate in belly means ASCIIs, diuretic can be taken. To treat varietal bleeding endoscopy treatment or balloon lemonade done. Beta blocker especially useful in preventing varietal bleeding. To prevent ASCIIs limit your protein in diet. Take enough rest and avoid stress. Regularly visit your doctor. If varietal bleed occur immediately refer to doctor. With this suggestion he will be in less trouble. I hope these will help you. Wish you good health. Chat Doctor. |
Hi Doctor,I am having this allergy problem for almost 2 years, I have been to 2 allergist and they cant find what cusing my allergyI am broke out in rash which is very itchy, first it was the soft area of my body...I am sorry I have to go now I am at workplease email me and i will explain more YYYY@YYYY thanksLisa | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, as you are having allergic manifestations for last two years, I would suggest you to test your blood for absolute eosinophil count (AEC), this is one of the important indicator of presence of allergic reactions in the body. I would suggest you to undergo skin prick test for most prevalent allergens in your surroundings like dust, pollen, mite, food and chemicals. This test help us to identify the allergen causing all these symptoms, and you can avoid those allergens, if it is not possible to avoid the allergens you can go for immunotherapy. For the present symptoms I would advise taking tab least, meanwhile consult your doctor to get information regarding skin prick test. Thank you. |
HI, I have been having mid abdominal left side pain it started off only with a stabbing pain when i bent over and now it has been a constant stabbing and very uncomfortable feeling, some swelling has occurred. upward motion bothers it the most like sitting, bending over, wearing a belt and getting in my truck. I have had a CT of the upper abdominal done a week ago. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. If I were your treating doctor for this case of severe pain on the left side of abdomen, I would come up with these possibilities, This includes as, 1 The first possibility is of pancreatitis as it may cause upper left abdominal pain which is worse when bending over or sitting. Pancreatic enzyme like serum amylase & lipase should be measured to rule out any pancreatic cause. 2 May be due to kidney stone which may present such sharp pain (however in some case this type of pain radiates to back). For this purpose you need to get an ultrasound abdomen and kidney area. 3 Least possibilities may be acute gastritis and for this get in upper G I endoscopy. Avoid fried food, spicy food , junk food, alcohol. . I suggest you to consult a physician and get his opinion and treatment. Good luck. |
I started out couple days ao with tenderness under left jaw. Now it includes neck area and my stomach has been killing me. Could this just be allergies? I have had allergies for years. The past few weeks I have been cleaning out a classroom of dusty pages etc from ten years ago. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your having a history of exposure to the dust which is followed by symptoms of allergy in neck area and stomach. Exposure to irritants like dust definitely stimulate the release of histamine which will give rise to the symptoms of itching in the body. The dust apart from causing the allergic reaction it also stimulates upper respiratory tract infection. Avoiding the irritant like dust will protect from getting the allergic reactions. Thank you. |
My husband had scabies 3 years ago and got treatment then for them. He is starting to exhibit signs of them again but they come and go. He is a clean freak and hasnt stayed in any sub-par hotels/motels. Can this be a flare up from the first outbreak? | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Scabies is caused by a mite called Scopes scabies. It is an intensely itchy dermatitis. It is highly contagious. Furthermore, it spreads from person to person spread occurs via direct contact with the skin. The success of treatment is only by correct application of topical preparations. Scabies patients can be re-infested by untreated contacts. Also, treatment failures have been reported, particularly resistance for the use of medication called permethrin. After effective treatment, itching and skin lesions generally subside within six weeks. Itching and skin lesions can appear on and off if secondary infection with bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Hence, kindly consult Dermatologist and get properly evaluated for effective management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
My friend is with me she is 26 and has smoked meth a couple hours later she felt like her throat had a lump in in and tounge swelling. Than she felt like she was breathing through straw. She drink binadryl and felt better for a few hours. It has been two days seance than and she still complains of a sore full feeling in lower throat and mild tongue swelling were you can see were it presses on her teeth | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump on throat which could be due to granular pharyngitis, sore throat, enlargement of cervical lymph node and due to other systemic conditions such as reactive hyperplasia, lymphoid hyperplasia, any malignant pathology. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and go for examination and ultrasound study to find out extent of lesion. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump to find out the nature of lesion. You can start treatment after proper diagnosis. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid excessive cold carbonated Chat Doctor. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
I have been in hospital for the last 2 days with suspected appendicitis. But they sent me home today after being on antibiotics. They said its most likely not an appendicitis as it has lasted for 3 weeks. Altho i have pretty much every symptom of appendicitis. I was told that i could hav an abcess on it though.Iv been given pain relief and antibiotics, but its not relieving any pain.If the pain is to get worse or doesnt go away what should i do? And is there anything else it could be?Im constantly feeling sick, being sick, lack of appetite, tummy hurts on my right side, started from the left side and spread across and hurts to press and let go. Also when pressed on my left side it hurts on my right side.Thanks. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history like a book-picture. Read it and understood the problem of the Doctors treating you and of yours. From the clinical history your problem looks to an appendicitis witChatDoctorplication of an appendicular mass or abscess. The symptoms fit very well. A cautious surgeon would always wait till the signs and symptoms are settled as surgery at such a time is difficult, dangerous, and too messy and can cause more complications. This may be the reason for not operating upon you at the moment. The best course of action is as follows |
My husband, 58 yrs old, woke up this morning with ringing in his ears and after a few hours was lightheaded and is now unable to sit or stand without getting dizzy. The ear thing has gone away, but not the lightheadedness. Does he need to be seen urgently? no signs of cold or flu. He has a family history of stroke and heart disease and is on medication for cholesterol, not overweight, no smoking, and physically in good shape. | Hii think your husband needs to be seen urgently by a neurologist the chances are that he is having a stroke the symptoms of stroke usually come suddenly they may not always be typical-the paralysis is not a constant feature of all strokes. Vertigo, giddiness, dizziness may be a part of what is known as a PCA stroke. There are many varieties of PCA stroke. This is of course the most Chat Doctor. Stroke can be best seen if seen by a doctor within 3-4 hours. There are other possible diagnosis, but the treatment for them can come slowly. As stated, stroke has to be treated in first 3-4 hours for best effects please get to a stroke unit hospital as soon as possible best of luck |
Couple years ago torn all andkle ligaments level iii. I have had a painful lump on left side of lower shin for weeks. Inside ankle turned dark. No recent injury. Swells and painful when on it. Ice, ibuprofen and rest when gets intolerable. Any sugestions? | Respected User hi I evaluated your query. It is in relation to past tissue trauma in form of Hematoma not resolved totally leading to either cellulitis or unhealed tissue inside. In our clinic we suggest local part Ultrasonography to exactly define the condition and treat accordingly for permanent relief. Hope this clears your query. RegardsWishing you to recover speedily from this condition. Bye Dear Take care. |
My baby is 1n a half year old yesterday she caught some fever and her stomach was not well also we had consulted to a doctor and guven the prescribed medicines before sleeping bit suddenly she started to shiver little bit and woke up should i turn the fan or air condition ON and plese sugest me necessary steps | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question. Your 1.5-year-old daughter had fever and stomach upset. She has been prescribed medicine and she is shivering. Shivering is common in fever. In general child with shivering is not comfortable in fan or AC. it is better to give medicine for fever like paracetamol in shivering, as there fever will down child start having sweating and feel comfortable. I was your treating pediatrician I would examine child for cause of fever. Eg I examine throat by torch. Would send blood and urine for rule out any infection. Hope i able to solve your query have healthy family |
I have a hard lump above my navel that is very sensitive, sometimes painful. A surgeon recently examinded me but said I didnt need surgery. I am constantly aware of this pain. The same surgeon repaired a ventral hernia on the side of my navel, and it was the same type of pain. Please advise me on this. Thank you very much. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Presence of hard painful lump on the naval suggests some underlying pathology. A past history of hernial repair raised the possibility of recurrence of hernia or some complication of the wound. A clinical examination and relevant investigation especially ultrasound of the umbilicus is required to look for any abnormality of the wound. In case of recurrence of hernia, repair may be required. You can consult another surgeon if you are not satisfied with current surgeon. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am a obese woman.i have really tried loosing weight but have cut back on fatty foods, I have low blood count,feeling tired no energy lightheaded at times aches and pains and feeling breathless on and off,I have notice my hips are sagging and loosing some weight under my chin breast and stomach,. | Hi Welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding your low blood count. I can understand your concern. Dear, first thing, you have not mentioned your age, height, weight to know how obese you are and how much you have to reduce ? Is good to know that you have cut back on fatty foods. Hips are sagging and losing some weight under chin breast and stomach. It is natural welcoming result of your gesture towards loosing wt. , but low blood count and all other symptoms, is matter of concern. All your symptoms are signs of Anemia. Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow which is the soft tissue in the center of most bones. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of your body. When your red blood cell (or hemoglobin) count is low, parts of your body do not get enough oxygen to do their work. This condition is called anemia and can make you feel very tired. As we all know that our over all health depends upon what we eat, when we eat and how we eat. Gulping on medicines will not help cure if we don't modify our food habits ND lifestyle Dear in fact, Your body is always fighting something -- an infection, a toxin, an allergen, a food or the stress response -- and somehow it redirects its hostile attack on your joints, your brain, your thyroid, your gut, your skin, or sometimes your whole body. Your immune system is your defense against invaders. Your immune system is your defense against invaders. But when the immune system becomes weak, the disease cells can grow out of control, the disease overpowers you should not ignore other possibilities, that can be constipation, mental stress, worry, anger. All affect our health badly. Our bewildered lifestyle and faulty food habits of fast food & lack of exercise are culprits which Chat Doctor. Our health depends on what we eat, when we eat, & how we eat on our lifestyle. Gulping on only medicine & antibiotic will not help cure unless you modify your lifestyle and your food habits . Along with medical treatment you need to avoid carbs, fried, fast foods, tea, coffee, alcohol and I will suggest to increase intake of proteins, vitamins, mineral in natural form-- fresh fruit, green veges and supplements full of antioxidants -ginger, garlic, lemon juice, honey, fresh coconut water and fish for omega 3 is also great antioxidant, fenugreek powder with water. Eat well-balanced meals. Dietitians are available to assist you in planning. |
I have a itchy rash on my upper stomach behind my neck on my upper back for the past 4 weeks on my arms this week and legs steroid shot given week before last only to subsided the itch, didn t go away ...mostly only on left side of body. feels like fiberglass | Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed acute urticaria. It is an allergic condition. Anything including food, cloth, change in climate, pollen etc. can cause urticaria. You need to find out the cause. Treatment can be with oral anti histamines. Steroids like prednisolone are also helpful but cannot be used for long. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
I got this bee sting like pain in my shoulder blade area and has my husband rube it to make it go away...and then I had this Electric like sensation run through me like no body business, I had this once before but dismissed it..and it happened again. as of today..I have not been to a doctors in Two years. | Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to |
Respected sir . I did my semen analysis before 5month . . My sperm count was 12mill/ ml and active Motility was 60 % . . Before 2 month I have started treatment by clomifene 25mg od and supradyn od . . .then after 1 month I again did my semen analysis . . It was as . . Count 22mill/ ml and active Motility 56% sluggish Motility 29%. . . Liquefaction time delayed more than 2 hrs . . . . Dr told me that it may be some infection then so he prescribed me doxycycline100mg bid , clomifene25 mg OD and maxoza l powder sachets OD dose . . . So plz tell me that my treatment going on right way? When I get baby ? . . Is it other treatment available or information important for me . . . . Kindly reply . Thanking u | Hi.thanks for using Chat Doctor ...history noted.semen count improved with the ongoing treatment. Certain other causes to be ruled out...like smoking, alcohol,diabetes, infection,varicocele, along with the treatment take healthy diet, fruits and vegetables.important thing rule out any infertility problems in your partner.consult an infertility specialist with all the investigations and try knowing proper timing and methods of intercourse as per the doctors' advice.do not worry you will beget child Chat Doctor. .bye |
I ve had braces on for ten days. Mt gap between front teeth is closing and it feels like the skin between them is being pushed bahck.I have a cushion formed behind the front top teeth and im biting into it with my lower teeth as they moved backwards a lot. I cant close my mouth as it hurts a lot. It feels it is inflamed. Also my front teeth feel like pulsating. What do I do now? Will I need a surgery to have that skin cut? | Hello, Try to reduce your tissue inflammation with warm salt water rinsing, proper brushing, flossing with threaders and interdental cleaners. Anti-inflammatory medication can help your treat your discomfort. A prescription rinse with an anesthetic could be requested. Your symptoms should resolve, but increased inflammation is common while braces are on your teeth. Accelerate your professional cleaning schedule to every three months instead of six months. Call your orthodontist and report your level of discomfort. The doctor will advise you if this is unusual for your specific treatment and schedule an appointment to adjust your braces if needed. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope my suggestions are useful, and you begin to feel better. |
hi I`m chilled even with layers of clothing & blankets after that i perspired & nausea & sometimes I vomited. Twelve days ago i went & saw the dr. with the same problem & prescribed me cipro , took it for ten days as he gave me 20 pills to take in the am & pm. doctor did urine test & said i`ve a little bit of white blood cell & did a blood test & result is good.he wants me to do more blood test cmp, lipase, h. pylori (igg, igm) but didn`t do it yet as i was feeling good during the time i was taking the cipro & the promethazine hel. i just started this same feeling yesterday. please i need your help as i don`t have insurance to used everytime i see a docter, i`ve to pay on my own. thank for your help , i aprreciated any help you can give. | Hi. Nausea, vomiting, Perspiration all indicate that you had and now also have the same problem. Yes, Insurance is a problem but not bigger that the life you have. Visit the same Doctor again to get a clinical examination and investigations like ultrasonography and other investigations as advised by Him. He would advise you to continue the same or may change to another antibiotics and supportive treatment. |
Hi. I am a 24 year old female. I have noticed within the past year I have these knots (or lumps) on the back of my head. Sometimes they disappear after a couple of weeks and come back in different places. Sometimes there will be none then sometimes I feel 2 or 3 different places. They are not tender and feel hard to the touch. I also feel like a dent in the back of my head. What could it be? Thanks! | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have enlarged lymph node due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. Or you may have skin adnexal tumor or soft tissue tumor or some benign cyst like Desmond cyst. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I had a bowel obtruction 10 year s ago . now i have had a 1 bowel movement after 13 days that is with taking pico salax and lactulose and now i;m on my 11 day again i;m bloated and pain in stomach and tired and having some memorie loss and the doctor has me on senokot-s 2 tablets 4 times a day lax a day17 gram lactulose 2 tbs 3 times a day and dulcolax suppository daily and i still cant go . Im having some gas so that is good but now what should i do and how long should i wait to see doctor again . | Howell come to ChatDoctorIf you have history of obstruction of bowel (Not exactly given which bowel was obstructed) neither stated what type of treatment you have given at that time, if the constipation is due to the intestine pathology then this need to be treated accordingly no question is there for waiting, because this is chronic history, and this need to be brought for investigation and management as early as possible, hope this information helps, take care. |
I have a question - I went in to get a basic chest xray before my surgery - i will be having in a few weeks and when my dr got it back , he had me do a stat cat scan of my chest - they said they had found a mass but wanted to see what it was and the report i got back today says sublingual lymph node - and now he is referring me back to my pc - i am not sure what to think because i do not know what this is and i am worried. | Hello, The sublingual lymph nodes are reactive lymph nodes which usually get enlarged due to an infection. The infection is probably related to the dentures. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. The lymph nodes will relieve gradually as the infection is cleared. There is nothing to be worried about. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi i missd my periods this month the due date was 30 but its 6 today and i still didnt get it i had some spotting around 25 days back, which was almost equal to negligible. i did urine test today morning, it was negative. what should i do now? . | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Contrary to popular belief, many women have irregular menstrual cycles and skip periods occasionally. Stress, weight changes, traveling, or even worrying about unplanned pregnancy can cause you to miss your period. There are other hormonal conditions and medical issues that can also affect your menstrual cycle. What I suggest you do with this point is just wait and see. Your period is only one week late, so I would just see if you get it later this month. I would continue to use pregnancy protection with your partner during this time if you do not desire pregnancy, because just because you haven't menstruated doesn't mean you don't ovulate. Generally, I recommend evaluation by a gynecologist or medical doctor if you have missed your period more than three months. In addition, medication can be prescribed for you to restart your menstrual cycle if you have hormonal irregularities. I hope that I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was reassuring. Best wishes, |
My son just turned three on september 30, 2014. He complains alot about pain and I always thought he was just trying to get attention or maybe just saying it because i have chronic arthrtitis pain and he always hears me say im hurting and then his dad will rub my neck. For the past month or so he has been telling me that his left leg hurts and he always wants me to rub it but there is no brusing or anything and he hasn t injured it. he also gets fevers often and vomits often. Should i be worried. For some reason the word cancer keeps popping up in my head. | The mentioned pain could be growth pain wherein your child could have genuine pain and not be crying for attention. Chronic arthritis is not relevant at this age. Cancer does not seem relevant for the mentioned details. The cause of frequent fevers and vomiting needs to be evaluated, although I do not think it to be something severe and. Please do not worry. Please visit a pediatrician and get your child assessed. |
Hi, my daughter is 17 months old and has these hard pimple like bumps on her butt, in the crack and has spread to her vagina, inner thighs and legs. She has had these bumps since before Christmas. Her doctor said it was a swollen gland from the dipar, but that was said when there was only 2. Know there are at least 10 and they are hard and bleed sometimes. Can you please help, my daughter shouldn t have these things on here private area and I don t know what to do anymore. I have tried every dipar rash cream on the market, neosporen and even bacteria cream. | Hi...by what you quote this seems like an infected eczema, and it is going into secondary bacterial infection. I suggest you get the lesions examined a dermatologist or pediatrician and your daughter might require oral and topical antibiotics. Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Regards - |
I am a type2 diabetic.I have copd,left bundle branch block,irregular heartrate,and other issues.I get an allergy shot at every season change.This time I got my shot on Nov 3rd 2011.My arm is still sore bigtime.Also my stomach has been upset for a month and I have lost 12lbs.I like the weight loss but wonder about any underlying problem.I did call my doctors office about the sore arm and they said that because I am diabetic it would take longer for me to heal.And I totally understand that but it has been a month.I am 57yrs young and well past the child bearing days so I know that is not the problem.I had a hysterectomy in 1994.Also had gall bladder surgery in 2007. Should I be concerned or just let things run its course.Help | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the allergy shot. I agree with your doctor about the fact that I. diabetic patients the healing process is slower. So, I suggest to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the soreness. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
Sir, I have nose acne, which create lump on nose, white thin worn like secretion and black head. And when I try to steam it or clean my face, the black head or the white secretion comes out leaving a pit, which is not healing and increasing with time. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have grade 4 acne. Don't try to remove it. You should take clindamycin, doxycycline, acitretinoin according to your doctors' advice. 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. |
For the past couple of weeks I have been getting Charlie horses in the upper inside of my legs. Last night I got one in the left leg and just as that started letting up I got one in the right leg which lasted much longer. Today my legs feel weak and sore and I am afraid to try to do too much. I take a Potassium tablet every day. | Hi, I feel you should try contrast bath. The method of performing is pretty simple by starting dipping the leg first in hot for 3 minutes followed by 2 minutes in cold water. Repeat this for 5-7 times and end up with hot water dipping. Post that try doing some small ankle toe movements and straight leg raise which you can hold up 5-10 counts based on your capacity. Repeat straight leg raise for 10-15 times. Perform static qua Chat Doctor. Post this try doing static hamstrings by placing towel beneath the heel and press with to heal. Hold it for up to 10-15 counts and repeat for 10-15 times. I wish you get helped and feel better thank you |
Hi I am 38 in jan i was admitted to hospital I was having fever and chest conjestion with continious coughing my ESR was 80 and doctor do the chest ct scan and found TB. I took a second opinion and it was found that I have chest infection but not TB. I had a IGE test it was 356 and c-reactive protien test it was 85. I begin yoga and started recovering but for past few months I was not getting time to do yoga and again my health is detoriating. From last three days I was having fever I had crocin and now I am Ok. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you need to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x-ray first. Also show old x-rays to compare with present x-ray. So that any worsening of x-ray lesion can be picked up. If x-ray lesion is same or improving than no need to worry about TB or pneumonia. And if lesion is worsening than you may need CT Thorax for better evaluation of lesion. As CT is far better imaging technique than x-ray in evaluation of lung diseases. You may also need bronchoscopy and BAD analysis for identification of organism. So better first to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
I had a root canal a week later I started having acid reflux. I thought it was caused by the root canal. I went to dentist and he said there was no problem with the root canal but I have a terrible taste in my mouth plus I loss my sense of taste. What could the problem be causing this? | Hi There is absolutely no connection between root canal treatment and acidic Redux, but since you are mentioning loss of taste as well, I suspect the adverse reaction of the anesthetic agent/technique. Since you haven't mentioned the location of the tooth treated upon, I am presuming it to be a lower one as this can be caused by lower anesthetic block and not possible with upper anesthetic block.therefore in case the tooth treated was an upper one, there is possibly any other cause than the dental treatment done, but if it was the lower tooth operated you might as well feel heaviness of tongue, numbness of lower lip and tingling sensation besides your present symptoms which is either due to nerve lesion caused by injection or the anesthetic agent itself. Hope this was helpful .take care. |
i have swollen lymph nodes for over 3 months now, and i went to the doctor several times and had a bacterial infection in my throat. now its over for a couple of weeks with a little help of antibiotics. but the lymph nodes are still there. i have a cat and im allergic for her. but can this be the cause for the many swollen lymph nodes i have? i have like 7 of them on many places and in my neck they can be as big as 3 cm.. | Hi I did review you concern. Your condition of enlarged lymph. Nodes could be due to.cat scratch disease caused by proximity to cats. The agent is Antonella Hensley. Treatment is amoxicillin/erythromycin or doxycycline under doctor supervision. If still the lymph node does not resolve I would recommend a biopsy then to rule out anything serious. I hope this helped me know if you have any more questions or concernsWish you all the best. |
My self Ranveer I m 22 years sold Before some year I have powerful sex energy nd stamina nd length aur width size but in this time I hv nt 100 percentage energy so I want to increase my sex power stamina nd pennis size length nd width plz sir u suggest me wt cn I do | Dear Reindeer, The size of penis is genetically determined, and it does not increase after a certain limit. But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual. So, stop worrying about this. Also do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance. It may be harmful. Having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection. Avoid stress, practice meditation. Avoid smoking & alcohol. If you still have any difficulty, kindly consult a Urologist and get a proper clinical evaluation done. Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care. |
I had a blood test for life insurance. Everything on the test came back good except my SGOT and SGPT. SGOT is 160 u/l and SGPT is 138 u/l. Tested negative for hep b and hep c. Im 29 and in good physical conditon. Not over weight or obese. Dont drink more than once every other week. What could be the problem? | Hi, SGOT and ALT are reasonably sensitive indicators of liver damage or injury from different types of diseases or conditions, and collectively they are termed liver tests or liver blood tests. So the next step is to look for certain liver damage and most common cause is fatty liver disease. It should be confirmed by ultrasound. Other causes are viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, medications, alcohol intake or autoimmune diseases. To verify exact cause, US, bilirubin levels and tumor markers should be additionally done. Then appropriate treatment can be started. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Wish you a good health. Kindly regards, |
Hi, i have a friend having posterior myometrial mass size 2.6x3.07x2.07cm Uterus size 7.06x4.79x2.93cm with delineated endometrium. With multiple lithiases noted on right kidney where the largest measures 0.42cm with caliectasia.can you pls help me? What will be the treatment and the prognosis of this results.thank you. | Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Posterior myometrial mass as you have mentioned, fibroid, which is a common benign condition. Need not have to worry. If you are getting any symptoms due fibroid, like severe pain in lower abdomen, infertility problem, that needs treatment. Otherwise, not required. Multiple stones in kidney needs to be treated, you can consult nephrologist for management. Depending on type of stone, procedure can be planned. Take more liquid and citrus juice which will help to through your stone out. Hope I have answered your query, Have a good health. Regards |
Hi, I had 4 massive emboli in my chest about 4 months ago. I am on blood thinner. today and past last week, I experience left chest consistent pain and tired today. Does this warrant me to go back to er to double check or is pain normal after lung clots. thanks, cindy | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely rule out heart diseases for your left sided chest pain because Pulmonary embolism (PE - blood clots in lung) can cause cardiac complications. So get done ECG, 2d echo and stress test. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes simple gastritis (blood thinner induced) can also cause similar kind of left sided chest pain. So take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Dear doctor,I am feeling the tendency to murder my family and sucide self.This had happened since last 6 months when I moved to my new house and this occurs once in a month(for 2,3 days).I donot have problem in any front whether its family I have beautiful wife and 2 kids son and daughter 10 and 4 years old and professionally I am very satisfied I Have been superlative performer throughout my career.when I go on tour to other places I become normal.When I have this feeling I start taking deep breath and shivering occurs in my body.Kindly advise.Regards | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is very important that you try and get help for these feelings that you have been experiencing. It would be difficult to self treat these thoughts and ideas. You should consider asking your general doctor for a referral to a psychiatrist. Treatment would involve the use of medication and counselling. It may seem difficult to seek treatment but the alternative (these continued thoughts) is worse. I hope this helps |
Hello sir i am bhadrashetti, 38 year, from Davangere karnataka,INDIA 5 year back when i wash my pace. I got an MRI 5 back year back, doctor told me Disc bulge at L4 - L5 level they said I have a Mild Disc Bulge at L4-L5 level that MS (Ortho) said it is not that serious take bed rest. i got 3 months bed rest. afterwards every day left legs pain pain some time i am not get up bed because back is very tite, i am cosult lot of doctor no use My pain starts from left side only can i go surgery please advise me one more thing after intercourse pain rise I cannot do all the things well, I dont know whether this pain can be cured or not Please suggest me methods of reducing the pain.. I sincerely thank you all.. | 1. Mild disc bulging is manageable by medicines & physiotherapy.2. Surgery is indicated if the condition is severe &/ symptoms are severe.3. You can try homeopathy, it is safe for pain management .4. Stiffness of the back is worse is cold/damp weather (for most people), so meanwhile you can try Hot fomentation (hot water bottle) at the site of pain, also massage with warm oil, at night. These will help you for a while in pain & stiffness. Bakeware |
Hi this is ferdous ahmadi living in denmark i heard about you from my friend theyr in india for his hair treatment i have Q about my hair i m 24 yrs old i m going bald day day i have never been to doctor to talk about my problems let me know you could help me in natural conditions thx | Hello, welcome to ChatDoctorContinues hairball in a boy of your age most probably points towards an Chat Doctor. . It is a genetically determined multifactorial disorder characterized by the gradual conversion of thick terminal hairs to thin hairs and finally baldness... As male hormones play a major role in its onset,I personally feel that you should tackle it both by lifestyle modification and medications... As per your query, I would like to talk about the natural health practices |
Hey Docter,am I have this LUD contraceptive (every1 pronounce it as loob) its for five years nd its my 3rd year with it,so am starting to slim(lose weight)my aunt said maybe its it!so I want to know if it can make a person lose weight like is it 1 one of the side effects?am really worried | Hallow Dear, There are two types of intrauterine contraceptive devices |
I have a scar on my sacrum where a lipoma was removed over 8 years ago. It is horizontal and about an inch in length. It is itching terribly and has two raised, red bumps on the scar tissue itself. I am fit and have not gained any weight. What could be the cause of this and should I be concerned? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. It could be re-growth, reoccurrence if the lipoma again (its possible in many cases)2. Or an infection in the scar area with internal collection causing lumpy feeling - generally with pain.3. Yes it should be concerned, you see your GP and get the area scanned with ultrasound - it will help us to assess the nature of the lump, its source and extensions.4.Accordingly, the treatment can be planned - if lipomatous - just monitoring is enough, removal upon discomfort.5. Suggest do not scratch the area, as it may get complicated. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
I am experiencing pain below my shoulder blade on the left side, pain and weakness in my left arm particularly around the wrist and inner elbow joints, and it is difficult to take a deep breathe without the pain increasing below my left shoulder blade. Ice has not helped on my back | Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. To get relief from the pain and for quick healing |
I am 43 years old married man.Two weeks ago I got a small cut in the top potion of my fore skin of my penis.I used some antiseptic cream and got the cut cured.Now my problem is that during erection of my penis ,at the place of that cut round area , flexibility of forskin has been lost and at that place in round maner it tights the penis like a sting has tightned the penis. In result I feel very uncomfortable and it seems that veinas of forskin will burst. Please advice what should do I? | Hithe cut on the foreskin has gone through process of inflammation which ultimately leads to fibrosis and due to fibrosis the foreskin has shrunken, and it will be much difficult for you to retract the foreskin over the glans penis, this condition is called fibrosis and this would get worsen over the time, I would recommend you to get your circumcision done to get rid of this problem once and for all. |
i had mild fever a few weeks back. i consulted a doctor and took antibiotic which i presume not enough to my age. once i completed the antibiotic, i started to have fever a week after the course. Then I went to the doctor again to have a stronger dose of antibiotic. After seven days of completing the course, I again had mild fever. What do yo9u diagnose of this condition. I am 59 yrs with an active life. | Helots is case of fever of long duration (because you took two courses of antibiotics) fever , so the cause of this prolonged fever may be, This includes.1 Typhoid fever, diagnosis can be confirmed by Tidal test and serology test. This is a case of fever of long duration and may have not responded to antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.2 Tuberculosis is another reason of such fever. Diagnosis can be confirmed by X RAY chest with blood for C B C & E S R (if very high e.g. > 90 mm suggestive of tuberculosis or any other chronic illness). Tuberculin test is also suggestive.3 Jaundice is another cause of such fever. Get in blood for HBase A B C E, (hepatitis most common cause). There are so many other causes of such fever as carcinoma, anemia (general weakness) , malaria, dengue. In my opinion consult another physician and get his opinion as mentioned above. Hope this will be helpful for you.Don't take further any other antibiotics without proper diagnosis. |
Hello, my name is Agatha.Sometimes I get the feeling of heaviness in my lower back without any pain. More like real tiredness in the lower back. It can happen any time of the day, though not very frequent; or morning when I wake up, Do you have any idea what might be causing that? Thanks. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query regarding your back stress, Dear, there are many factors causing this trouble as your age, lifestyle, food habits, exertion at work place or home, faulty posture, lack of exercise, mensuration or menopause in case of women . Adopt right posture of sitting, standing and bending to avoid stress in back. If you eat a well-balanced but simple, easily digestible diet with plenty of fibers , fish, fruits and vegetables, vitamins, minerals. You should get enough of the nutrients you need every day, but if you're not getting enough of nutritious diet, a lot of health problems hover on you , as a lifesaver, besides taking antioxidants, lemon juice with water & pinch of salt and pepper, Aloe vera juice 25 ml +AMLA juice 2 spoons, papaya, coconut water, ginger, garlic fenugreek powder 1 spoon with water, turmeric powder a level spoon with cup of hot milk at bedtime, Avoid fried, fast foods' tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking, mental stress, worry anxiety and most important is to clear you bowls. As constipation is mother of all ills. Last but not the least for proper blood circulation, regular walk, front bending exercise, yoga, pranayam-deep breathing proper rest & sound sleep, helps in detoxifying and strengthening the immune system to enhance resistance from diseases and pave way for healthy, happy, disease free life. Adopt right posture of sitting, standing and bending Hope this helps solve your query. Take care All the best Mail at Chat Doctor. Com if any doubt.Don't hesitate to come back for any further query |
I have a prosthetic leg under my knee, the prosthetic is over 4 years old, its my 1st one. I have around 3-4 cm. space between my limp and the prosthetic inside. That causes blood blisters sometimes, its painfull and when it gets huge it pops and blood comes out. My question is how to avoid it ? Tanks | Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.it means that your prosthesis is not fitting u accurately. Try changing it and take a new one with soft cushion inside Hope your query has been answeredNothing to worry about, You should eventually get back to normal. Get back to me for any FOLLOW-UP QUERIES anytime. Kind Chat Doctor. .(MBBS, MS,MCH) |
I have had a dull pain under my right rib cage that comes and goes for over 6 months. I also have ocassional itchy skin at the same location? Not necessarily at the same time as the dull ache? Also get a metallic taste in mouth, occasionally? No heartburn or acid reflux. Sometimes bloating with gas. | Dear patient thanks for the question.Judging by your symptoms it seems to be a kidney disease. A build-up of wastes in the blood (called uremia) can make food taste like metal and cause bad breath. You may also notice that you stop liking to eat meat, or that you are losing weight because you just don't feel like eating. All you have to do is get your renal profile checked along with serum electrolytes and a diagnosis can be made hope this helped |
I have been diagnosed w arnold chiari malformation and am suffering from symptoms how is this treated and will it progress as i get older right now i have dizzy spells, pain in back arms and legs, speech problems and also loose my voice (horse alot) | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question |
I have a swollen portion of my gums only under one tooth near the back and bottom. It feels as though its even swollen into the jaw bone. I was recently prescribe chlorhexidine oral rinse because I didnt take care of my teeth the way I should have. Is it possible for problems to get worse when starting the rinse before it gets better? | Hello, Read your query, as you have swollen gums under tooth this can be due to periodontal problem may be formation of periodontal Abscess due to deposition of plaque, calculus, food debris for this you should consult dentist and go for investigations IOWA X-ray of tooth if swelling is due to periodontal problem then go for oral prophylaxis that is scaling and curettage of tooth. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Hope this will help you. |
Hello - I have been waking up with and have also felt late at night - with a stitch like feeling (like a twisted muscle) at the top left had side of chest and it does not go away deep inside top left chest area (not heart I believe, no shooting arm pain or breathlessness) I just wanted to check if it is a pulled muscle or what it may be as it is at the top/middle side of left chest - seems muscular not in the bone (ie | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are having left sided chest discomfort, better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about cardiac cause. Possibility of muscular twitching due to bad posture in sleep is more. And you are also improved with muscle relaxant, this also favors muscular cause. Another possibility is calcium deficiency, as you are improved with magnesium supplement. So get done serum calcium level to rule out deficiency. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello, I have been taking aspirin, tylenol and excederine all together, in large doses for sometime now for a severe tooth infection/severe pain. I dont have the monies needed to be able to see a dentist for the extensive damage to this tooth. I am wondering how long before taking these otcs will start to effect my health. I have a feeling its already begun. Thank you | Hi, Any medicine from OTC one should not take for long time. The medicines you take are not advisable to take for long time. Aspirin may produce bleeding tendency in body organs or in stomach may lead to massive hemorrhage giving rise to serious complication. Same thing with Tylenol and Excedrin can happen. Do not take all medicines together as function of each medicine is same so take either anyone at a time. Take with full stomach or with antacid tablet. Ok and take care. |
I had ablation for afib on 9/22/2014 and have been unable to keep food down since. I have lost 50 pounds and have been in hospital multiple times for longer times. They just got a test result back that shows them my Vegas nerve has been killed - they thoughtit was damaged. They are wanting to do a surgery that will make it impossible for me to even ever eat out again. Is there any treatment that I shoudl be looking at for correction of this problem. I was just told today. I am desperate! | Hi, Thanks for writing in. The vagus is an important cranial nerve in humans and originates in the brain stem. Then it courses along various structures to supply important organs of the body. Please get examined clinically to know at which level your vagus nerve is damaged. Vagus nerve disorders can be treated to some extent by learning to do activities that stimulate the nerve. This includes exercises of the pharynx and soft palate, or the area at the top of the mouth. Through a combination of vocalizations, breathing techniques and movements, the exercises may stimulate the vagus nerves and reduce some symptoms. There is also legal nerve stimulation procedure by which the nerve can be stimulated with electrical impulses. These might be discussed with your doctor and how much it can help you. |
I am a 34 year old male and recently had a small lump between the scrotum and anus. I have seen a specialist and he recommended that I put on mupirocin. Started two days agon and suddenly the lump started growing and aching. It was not pain before. What is this? | HelloThanks for query. Painful lump on perineal region is mostly due to bacterial infection of soft tissue in the perineum (Perineal Abscess) Any topical antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin will not help to resolve it. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmenting along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. If it does not subside within a week you may need to consult qualified General Surgeon and get it incised and |
Dear SirMy wife is suffering from Narrowing of Brain Arteries and the have done MRI reports which suggests severe narrowing of brain arteries, now the doctor has suggested DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiogram) of Brain to check the further status of the disease , pls suggest is there any risk involved in going for DSA test.Further the doctor has said we will need to do a bypass surgery of brain which may help the blood flow from any other donor artery , pls also revert if bypass of brain is suggested and what are percent chances of this bypass going sucessful and what are the effects after the bypass operation. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query.DSA- digital subtraction angiography is a safe diagnostic procedure and carries no significant risk. This is important, as it would confirm the diagnosis in your wives case, so that the definitive treatment plan can be made. There are several possibilities in your wives case. The most common can be a disease called as Moya disease, where there is narrowing of main arteries of brain. This condition needs surgery, called as bypass surgery. This is safe if done by expert neurosurgeons of reputed institutions. The other likely condition could be vasculitis, where there is inflammation and narrowing of arteries. This is an autoimmune condition and would respond to medical treatment. Please get back with the DSA report. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
my four year old son has a lump on the left side of his neck that is now protruding when he turns his head. His pediatrician noticed it about 2 months ago at his check up and said to call if it gets bigger. It is bigger now to the point where I can see it without touching it. He is normal weight and a basically healthy kid. He has been sweating a lot lately at night and has an itchy rash on his stomach. | Hi, Dear,Good evening. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth. In my opinion the lump in the neck of your 2 yr son is mostly due to Hodgkin/ or NH- lymphoma as its painless, growing and with nights wets, itchy rash on abdomen indicate shingle? Or herpes zoster? Or viral infection. Treatment -a-Consult a Pediatrician, b-start specific treatment after FNAC-biopsy- which would fix HL or NHL. Vitamin SYR, Steroids/ and anti-cancer regimes as advised from onco-physican-as guided after FNAC -Biopsy report would help your sons lump to regress. Hope this answers your query. Hope this would clarify the worry you had. Would love to Welcome your queries to Chat Doctor. |
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