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Dear SirI am suffering from three years due to problem of c5 and c6 and facing lot of defficulties and also there is pain in my neck so plz help me in thes regard and advise ThanksWith Best RegardsMUHAMMED HASSAN BROHIPHONE 0000 | Hello Muhammed! Welcome on Chat Doctor! I would like to directly review your cervical MRI results for a more professional opinion. You should know that fiscal herniation or spinal canal stenosis should be treated with surgery by a spinal surgeon or a neurosurgeon. In the meantime, I would recommend holding a cervical collar. Gabapentin and pregabalin can help against the pain. You should discuss with your neurologist on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, |
hi doctor, recently i had pain in my abdomen while walking and frequent lose motions, so i went for the liver function test and my results are as following | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Your AST and ALT (liver enzymes) are slightly high. Elevation of liver enzymes suggest injury to liver cells. There are many causes for elevation of liver enzyme like alcohol intake, Hepatitis B and C virus, Wilson disease, autoimmune liver disease for which you need to be tested. So you may visit your doctor for these tests. Also, meanwhile what you should do is |
Hi. My baby has fever btwn 99 to 100 since yesterday and Ive given him the CVS brand Ibuprofen since I know that Tylenol and Motrin have been recalled. He is up right now in the middle of the night just like yesterday and the medicine works on him only for about 5-6 hours...I am not sure what I should do ? | Hello. I just read through your question. What you are describing is very typical of most childhood illnesses. The most common diagnosis in this case is a Viral Illness. These resolve on their own after several days. Fever can last 2-3 days. Fever reducers like Ibuprofen will last for a few hours before the fever returns, as you have seen. If there are no other symptoms, you can continue as you have been doing. If the fever lasts beyond 3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor. |
What causes a string of blood to appear in a foley catheter bag? I have an enlarged prostate and have had the foley tube attached for about 8 days. Am taking 0.4 MG of Flomax. Also notice blood at tip of penis where tube is inserted. No pain involved so far. String of blood or any blood only appears occasionally. | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. Yes. This kind features are seen in long-standing catheterization. There are two reasons I can think of. The enlarged prostate itself can give trace of blood sometimes. The longstanding catheterization in a narrowed urethra when dilated may cause mild injury and cause bleed. After all this you let a doctor see and take action by changing or removing. Need to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
When having a massage performed by my chinese medicine practitioner he advised he felt a lump on my back I think just above the shoulder blade. He said he didn t think it was anything serious but suggested I see my doctor. He described it as being like the size of half a flat golf ball. It is not painful and I was totally unaware of its existence until he mentioned it. Could you please give me some information | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the description of the lump, this could be a benign lesion like a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. If I were your doctor, after a personal physical examination of the lump, I would have advised you for a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of the same for a more definitive diagnosis to decide on further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Doc | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She has high absolute eosinophil count with some fragments of larva. So she may have some parasitic infection. She should take antibiotics for that. For eosinophilic dietary carbamazepine or antihistamines or steroids can be taken. 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 have experienced a weird chest pain in my upper left chest over the last couple of months. It has only came within 5-10 minute periods and only once every week or so. It feels like tightness and small stabbing. Id say its right underneath the arm pit, but positions right where the chest curves. More precisely its at the same height as my nipple. I am a male and 19 years old | Hello. Thank you for your question and welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Every pain in the chest mandates further evaluation. According to your age, there is almost a zero possibility that his pain comes from the heart. However, if you continue to feel this way, just to be safe, do an EKG. There are a lot of other origins of the chest pain. Your description is a pain that lasts 5-10 minutes and is localized. Localized pain goes more for a lung origin, or musculoskeletal origin. I am assuming that, as a young fellow, you exercise. If you also smoke, and this pain, when it is present, relates to the inspiratory-expiratory cycle, then a load on your lungs and overall in your rib cage can cause this. Even this has a slight possibility to happen. The main suspicion is on the musculoskeletal origin of pain. It can happen from assuming a bad position while sleeping or a little trauma to a certain part of the rib cage. So, this may probably be produced by a trauma to a rib, a rib-joint or from intercostal (between-ribs) muscles which become sore every time there a physical activity that includes heave respirations is carried out. I hope I was helpful. Take care. |
hello doctor . i m from bangladesh....my father has been suffering from chronic bronchial asthma for 4 years......he used prednisolone, ipraatopium, seretid accuhaler inhaler, salmeterol inhaler, euphyllin.he is 48 years old not diabetic, but hypertensive for 5 years.though using all drugs he is also attackted by asthma everyday.then it is necessary to give 100% o2. now i want to consult you .......if u kindly advice me ....i will grateful to you...with regads- Masum Habib (student of MBBS course) | Hello Masum Habit, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your fathers history and would like to make suggestions for him as follows |
my son is having a wheezing cough now for almost 4 days. he s always crying whenever he heard that we re going to visit his pedia. So i decided to check what the doctor recommended on the last time that he has the same case. It is possible if ever i give him a 7.5ml combination of celestamine and bricanyl + 7.5 ml ceclor. then nebulized witChatDoctorbivent 3x/day for 5 days. | Welcome to the ChatDoctorI have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Don't worry. If its mild cough with wheeze, you can treat him at home. But avoid giving Steroids (Celesta mine) and antibiotics (color) on every occasion. I would recommend you to give Spy. Brian for antihistamine effect which helps in relieving cough. Also, you may give combined nebulization for wheeze treatment. In case the cough worsens in spite of this, then do consult your pediatrician for complete examination and treatment accordingly. Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you in any further questions. Take care |
hello dotor....from past 3 days im having severe tooth pain. Today(jan26th) i consulted a dentist.. he said that a wisdom teeth is growing and there is no place to settle so we should remove the teeth? is it necessary to remove???will pills help me? | Hello, I understand that you are having severe pain with the wisdom tooth. Pain relief pills may help you temporarily, but do not ad Chat Doctor. Your dentist should determine if you need a prescription for pain relief and if an infection occurs that requires an antibiotic. If you have no room for the wisdom tooth, it will not be able to function. It has already caused a painful situation and from the information that you provide sounds like it should be removed. I cannot tell, without more information, if it is covered by tissue or bone which can be more difficult to remove. You can visit an oral surgeon for another opinion. I hope this answers your questions and that you feel better soon. I am available for additional questions. |
Hello dr. I am male/22. I am suffering from hair loss from last past 2 yrs.i have lost lot of hairs on my forehead. I ate Adgain capsules for 3 months... Hair fall stopped at that time... But there was no regrowth and now again hair fall has been started. i am really worried.. what to do.. yes my father also had same problem. He has also lost his hairs on forehead. Is there any way to get back those hairs | Hi, It may be an Chat Doctor. It is also called male pattern baldness. It is an alopecia influenced by genes. So, there may be a positive family history. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would suggest. - tab Finasteride 1 mg daily-tab Biotin daily-minoxidil 5% solution-apply twice a day- ketoconazole shampoo should be used daily to cleanse the scalp-relax and be positive.-Avoid worries and tension. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
i have had a elevated liver enzymes sine 2012 about the time I started taking cholesterol medicine. this week test were run again and they were still elevated alt (sgpt) 64 and ast (sgot) 40. doctor told me to stop taking pravastatin for a month then be retested I stopped right away and wondering is a month long enough to see a difference and if it goes down should it be considered safe to take again? I read the cost and at this time I don t have it. I really wish I did as I would be grateful for your opinion, but I know you don t do this for fun, thank you anyway | HelloIncreased SGPT may indicate liver injury. It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis, alcohol intake, altered lipid profile, medicines,autoimmune causes etc. In your case, Increased SGPT may be related to pravastatin, so you are rightly advised to stop it temporarily. You may need dose adjustment of statins. You may need few more investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, lipid profile, ultrasound of abdomen. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients. It helps in regeneration of liver cells. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
the muscle at my jaw joint (right in front of my ear) became a knot gradually over about 2 minutes. 2 hours later and its still there. not really painful but i can barely open my mouth. is this from stress or vitamin deficiency or something else? what should i do?thanks cathy | Hi dear. I understand your concern. Stress has many symptoms like tachycardia, palpitation, seating, muscle twitching, headache, sleep problem etc. Most them occur in combinations. If you have only one symptom that jaw muscle pain or twitching then need to rule out other pathology. If it increases while movement then possible of jaw bone pathology. If increase in cold or cold water then it is trigeminal neuralgia.If you require then go for x-ray and nerve conduction study. Simple analgesic will help to reduce pain like diclofenac or paracetamol. Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated with carbamazapine. Physiotherapy can help. I hope I have answered your query. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Take care. |
Hi Doc , my son whose age 2.8 now and weight 15 K.g. . he get fever on 27 feb 2013 and suddenly seizures occur than doc starts EPILEX syrup dose 2.5 ml. Again 14 august 2014, fever came and seizures occur now doc prescribed 6 ml epilex twice a day (morning and evening regularly). Doc. Please tell the dose is safe for him and how much time taken for cure.Thanks. Dharamvir singh, Mainpuri | Hi I'm Chat Doctor. They are too used continuously and never to be stopped abruptly, always to tapered gradually. 6 ml two times a day is appropriate dose for a 15 kg child. It is to be given for duration your doctor decide, it may vary from 6 months to 2 year or more, usual duration is 2 years. Every medicine is used considering risk, reward ratio. While taking Exile one has to be careful of hepatic effect of |
My wife can t sleep, she is suffering from internal fever, whicChatDoctores only every night, this was happened after she stopped getting cortezol medicine, she was getting this medicine because of The descent of the level of secretion of hormone from the pituitary gland for normal | Hello, Cortisol is a steroid and which discontinuation lead to fever in patients with autoimmune or connective tissue disorders. It may be due to infection due to steroids. It may be 2ry to steroid with Chat Doctor. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use tablet. Paracetamol thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I have been diagnosed with POTS or Orthostatic Hypotension, because I feel lightheaded and lose my vision (black out) a lot when I stand. I go through periods of a few days when it happens much more. I also feel very lightheaded, my heart pounds, it is harder to breathe, and I feel like I m going to pass out while in the shower, and my heart also pounds and races when I wake up from naps. Are these symptoms of Orthostatic Hypotension/POTS, or should I get my blood taken/see a doctor? | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that these symptoms can be related to orthostatic hypotension. The fact that your symptoms are triggered by standing up position, is an argument in favor of these disorders. But a chronic anemia as well as some metabolic disorders could mimic this clinical scenario (or exacerbate the POTS symptomatology)So I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination and some blood lab tests |
I believe Im a diabetic because when I eat sweets, like cake a granola bar or anything with loads of sugar I experience pressure/heaviness/pain in my heart. What could this mean? I was told about 3 to 4 years ago that I was prediabetic but I never did anything to change my lifestyle. Could this be signs of a heart attack or stroke? Thanks! | Hello headfirst thing you need to do is go for your diabetic screen test. Diabetic are at risk of many a thing. One of them is cardiac risk. And for this particular symptoms it concerns this might be due TU elevated sugar level when u eat heavy sugar diet. Prediabetic stage is curable with only certain lifestyle changes. So you need not take medicines. But if we DNT care about that it reached to diabetic stage, and it needs to be cured. Prevention is better than cure. Hope I have answered your query satisfactory. Give me star rating according to yr satisfactory level. Thanking you. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am a 62 yr old female with a history of persistant and unpredictable back pain since I was 17..When I was 47 the L5 disk went for the last time and left me in pain for months..In the past, 2-3 weeks and the pain was over and I was back to normal..Not this time..I had an x-ray in my doctors office and he pointed out the problem and told me I needed surgery..I am a slow person to choose surgery so my decision was up in the air for a few more years..Then I was introduced to laser surgery and went that route..I believe the surgeon only cleaned the facets and did not try to fuse the L-5 at this time but rather chose to try and save it with yet even more steriods..I felt rmuch relief from the surgery and even got rid of the pain pills, choosing over the counter drugs when I needed help..As time went on the right hip became worse in its dead pain ( which drove me almost insane with it s relentlessness)and gradually the leg and foot became numb..The not to be forgotten left leg and foot joined in..There are many times after standing too long my feet feel as though a knife is stabbing me in various places.. 10 years into this pain I opted to have the disk fused L-5 to S-1 and still no relief to the numbing and sensations, dead pain of the hip, and loss of sensation in my feet.. I have had therepy for my hip ..and sometimes do exercises when the pain is bad and this does help..Also injection from time to time..my feet, do not feel like feet are suppose to feel..Will they ever get back to near normal..No sugar problems..Have had 3 nerve tests..have damage..Take Neurotin 900 per day..plus Soma 350MG per day..I only take as needed.. degertive disk disease...respectivly seeking answers.. | Hello, You had the problem since age of 17 yrs, the first surgery was laser then there was fusion of L5-S1. The worst thing which I feel is that there is numbness at your leg. Your reports have shown damage to nerves. If there is nerve damage in reports and there is numbness at your leg then chances of complete recovery of nerves should be discussed with your doctor, looking at your reports I shall advise you to take help of physiotherapist and rely on exercises. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi so recently i went to the doctors cause i noticed my penis itched and burned while urinating. I was told its either UTI or Chlamydia. I was prescribed Levoflaxacin for 7 days. Ever since i took it which was yesterday my burning sensation went away . It still itches but now i noticed i have discharge. What should i do ? | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seem to suffer from-UTI? Chlamydia-As its only 2nd day of treatment, you should continue and need not worry about the mucus discharge, as it would resolve with this Chat Doctor. LCR blood and mucus-tests for Chlamydia/or Gonorrhea, would fix your anxiety. Hope this would help you to plan further care of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! |
Dull pain under right rib cage to just right side of belly button and semi solid deep brown stool I had a symptom of indigestion and semi solid slightly deep brownish stool along with dull pain just under the right rib cage to just right side of belly button. Doctor suggested me to do Liver function test, blood sugar (fasting), routine stool test and Lipid profile. In liver function test bilirubin came as 2.1 mg/dl (direct-0.4 mg/dl), SGPT-129 U/L and SGOT- 31 U/L. In blood sugar fasting 90 mg/dl. In stool test all the parameters are fine, like no blood, parasite, cyst, mucus, Ova/eggs except Veg cells/Fiber positive and stool is alkaline. In lipid profile S. cholesterol 106 mg/dl, S.Triglycerides 182 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol 37 mg/dl, LDL cholesterol 32.6 mg/dl and VLDL cholesterol 36.4 mg/dl. I do have some spasm like feeling in joints and slight weakness. What could be the reason of that? 3 yrs back I had jaundice and later diagnosed for fatty liver. I never had alcohol in my life. | Hi... Welcome to Chat Doctor forum... Right upper abdomen pain with raised bilirubin levels is suggestive of liver inflammation or an obstructive pathology(gall bladder obstruction). You will need further evaluation to know the exact cause. By evaluation, I meant a physical examination by a specialist, hepatitis screening, Ultrasound scan or CT / MRI scans. You will need to consult a gastroenterologist who can guide you through this evaluation. Avoid spicy food and do not use any over the counter medications without consulting your doctor. Wish you a faster recovery. Regards |
I have episodes like blackouts that only last a few seconds and leave me with a sense of lost of time, I am pretty sure it s not absence seizure... can any of you help me find out what it is, and if I can/should visit a neurologist or something in persone to get further help? | Dear The reasons for your blackouts may be many but most common causes are absence seizure, presyncopal or syncopal attacks, transient ischemic attacks and transient visual osculations related to raised intracranial pressure. Diagnosis of a particular cause require more information including age and associated features. I will advise you to consult a neurologist for better assessment and treatment. Hope you find the answer helpful God bless you |
Hi, I had an operation on a herniated disc L5 S1, it has been 11 weeks since i had the operation, they didn t remove it they took away the part that was sitting on the nerve, my problem is, is that i still have sciatica and also part of my left foot has become numb since the operation which wasn t there before, i can only manage 30 mins walk and after that i am laid up for the rest of the day, when i saw my doctor he asked me if the numbness in my foot was any better or worse after the operation, i told him considering there was no numbness before i had the operation then i would hazard a guess it s worse, when i ask questions i don t seem to get any answers, i get told it could be down to scar tissue and i may have damaged the nerve leading up to the operation but my answer to that is that they had me in physiotherapy for 8 weeks which consisted of traction, could this have had any effect? and what is the cause of the numbness in my foot? and could they have done damage themselves? Your help would be most appreciated as i just want to get back to normal. Regards | HiT hank you for your question. From what you have described seems like you had L5-S1 laminectomy. Numbness appearing after surgery may be related to prolonged retraction or excessive traction on the nerve though it can not always be explained. Traction has been recommended for less than 48 hours as its effect is only due to bed rest. Traction by itself is very unlikely to have caused the numbness. The numbness may take long time to resolve up to 6 months and may not always resolve completely. If your pain is getting worse it is worth obtaining the MRI of lumbar spine with and without contrast as it has already been 3 months, to find or rule out scar tissue or stenosis at the adjacent level. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. |
Yes and thank you.My sister has had a tummy tuck,several years now,and an emergency surgrey in N.M.,for removal of an overy,after they got in they couldnt find one overy,explored a bit,had to go thru several layers of adhesions.The 40 min.surgrey turned into 4 hrs.Wow,did we freak!ok,now after this she has constant smelly drainage from her belly button and pain in her lower intestines,pain when having bowel movements,pain in her belly button,around and below it.She has been to consult,after consult and a couple more surgires to pinpoint the problem,to no avail ,I am worrried,she is my only sister and very dear to me,im scrared for her. | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Smelly discharge from the belly button and pain is suggestive of the following things |
Hi my name is Evan. For the last month I have had a problem with reflux. My diet is not good lots of fatty foods, acidic drinks. I started a new job last week and have till today have had a tearing feeling in middle of my chest as well as everynow pains in arms or legs. I do have a history of hypochrondria and anxiety. Could my worrying about my reflux condition and stress of new job cause this feeling in my chest. I have been tested this week and my blood pressure is normal. Please help I am worried as it is near my left breast and worried about my heart. I also feel pressure on my chest when I lay down or in the night. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. I would come up with these possibilities and measures for these symptoms, This includes.1 The first possibility is of hyper acidity (gastritis) , diagnosis can be confirmed by upper G I endoscopy. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. It might also help to avoid eating or Chat Doctor. To help control the stomach acid one should not |
I broke my leg 9 months ago and had a plate and screw put in. No pain what so ever in all this time. My leg swelled over the weekend very badly and tonight at work I could barely walk. Very painful even tho the swelling has gone down. What is up with that | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned you had implanted in the leg and for so long days no pain and aches. So now if the pain is arising then you should get it once checked by taking up an x-ray. As by understanding the biomechanics of the bone, the leg bone is a weight-bearing bone and any implant fixed needs an assessment if pain arises.Also, when you stand for long hours the biomechanics of load and stress of the bone is high, and it may give some indication in the form of pain. So getting an x-ray done is advised. Based on the X-ray findings the next plan can be made. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
Iam suffering from black or pigmented buttocks since Iwas 12Y old up till now Iam 36 Yand I emparessed to get marry because of that Iam afemale suffering from hypothyroidism since 2004 taking 75 mcg Levothyroxine tablet. please help me iam African from Libya | Hi, The dark pigmentation near your buttock area is known as Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation/ Post Inflammatory Hyperkeratosis (PIN) due to the activity of melanocytes which are the color producing cells. It is a condition of the skin arising from over activity to the skin resulting in healing with pigmentation. If I were your dermatologist then for dark pigmentation I would have suggested you to use atelier acid cream or Comic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or routine creams at nighttime in guidance of dermatologist. Most importantly you should reduce your weight so that there should be least of friction causing the pigmentation. Take care. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi,I am having stone in my left and right kidneys 2 each and 1 is in urine tube.Size of stones inside the kidneys are 5 mm to 7 mmand one is in tube was 11 mm.what is the best way to get rid of these without any surgery.Thanks in advance. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety. The stones in the kidney, aren't something to worry about. The stone in the tube, is a large size and unlikely to pass spontaneously. Endoscopic treatment is a routine one and delay causes damage to kidneys. However, you can try conservative treatment for about two weeks like |
Hi I took levonelle a day after having 5 days of unprotected sex. My period then came a week early and only lasted for two and a half days and much lighter than usual (I had no pain, or any symptoms I usually get with my period). I checked the fertility calculator and saw that during the days I had sex they were my most fertile days. My period was due yesterday (ignoring the two and a half day period). Im not sure whats going on. | Hi, If you had regular unprotected intercourse during the fertile days, then you have pretty good chances of being pregnant. A single tablet does not and cannot cover all those days. Yet, the fact that you had some bleeding points to a with Chat Doctor. I would suggest that you get help if you do not see your period within a week as pills can alter the menstrual cycle by disrupting the hormonal balance. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. |
Hi I had a spinal fusion l5s1 done two years ago I had left leg hip pain numbness in foot before op and now two years later still have all these symptons I am starting to hit depression thru the pain and I do sweat a lot also cant seem to get answers | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched or damaged nerve. As these symptoms have been going on for such a long period of time, irreversible damage to the nerves of this region is probable. For this reason, I would recommend performing a nerve conduction study. If I were your doctor, I would also recommend starting treatment with Gabapentin or pregabalin for the pain. These Chat Doctor. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing all the best, |
I just find out I have Narcolepsy less then a year ago. I also have Bi-Polar and more. My worry is my oldest son. Its been like watching myself growing up. Back then, parents didnt know the things they know now. I was going to make sure I did what I could as a parent. He was said to be ADD NOT ADHD. Now he is 22 and still know peace for him. Are we over looking Narcolepsy? | Hi, Yes, narcolepsy and other sleep disorders can be misdiagnosed as ADHD, especially ADD. Simply explained, people who are not sleeping well at night are likely to be inattentive during the day. In my opinion, your son should be reassessed for any sleep disorder if he is not benefiting from treatment for ADD. Classical cases of narcolepsy with typical attacks of apoplexy are easier to diagnose but in most other people, a polysomnography has to be done. Please discuss this with his doctor. Hope this is of help. Best wishes. |
HI... MY DOUBT IS AT MY AGE THAT IS 23....IS IT TOO BAD OR TOO MUCH TO MASTERBATE ONCE IN 2 DAYS??? WILL IT AFFECT ME...?? I WAS GOING THROUGH A TIME OF ONCE IN A DAY AND TWICE IN A DAY.....NOW TRYING TO CONTROL IT TO AN EXTEND, BUT NEED MORE GUIDANCE | HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorMasturbation is normally practiced by many persons, but its obsession is bad. Masturbation doesn't affect health of a person. You should concentrate in your activities. You should avoid provocative literature and videos and try to keep busy yourself in your job. You can also try yoga and meditation, this will help a lot. If you are still not able to control your self then you may need psychologist help. Hope I have answered your query. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have severe itching with Vitiligo. I would like to know what type of non-medical treatment I can use to ease the itch. Currently I have found that aloe vera with lidocaine, used for sunburns will ease it up a bit. I also have vitiligo on female genitalia and to say it is makes me insane with itching is an understatement. Do you know of anything that I can use to make it stop or ease up? | Hello, Thanks for the query, Hello you are not suffering from vitiligo. Vitiligo doe snot itch. You are probably suffering from a condition called as Lichen sclerosis. It is characterized by white patches which are severely itchy. Let me know you have any other doubts. Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.http |
i m 28 year old female, married with a 3 year kid. I am quite stressed becoz of my relationship with my spouse. we frequently fight, and as a result of being critizied, blamed and abused by my husband and facing lot of sarcasm for everything bad happned ever to him, i end up slapping(20 times atleast) or injuring myself and even tried suicide once. its a routine now. plz help | Hi. As per my evaluation of your situation it appears to be a problem of marital discord and secondary adjustment disorder. You may be suffering from depression and may need intervention. All you need to do is to consult a psychiatrist and explain the whole situation. Depending on the result of evaluation and its result, it can be clear what is the final diagnosis and which intervention is required. Your husband may also be called, and you guys may be given marital therapy. Or you may be given treatment for underlying depression. You must consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible as this situation usually gets aggravated and cause long term and severe complications. |
This question should probably be directed to a plastic surgeon, but here goes. I had a lower face lift and neck lift (the more invasive kind) almost 6 months ago and used a very reputable, board certified MD that I trusted from the recommendation of others, include an RN. I still have what feels like nerve pain to the touch and a pinching feeling in my earlobes and the area surrounding my earlobes, worse behind my ear lobes, with one ear being worse than the other ... which I understand had more work done. It s also still painful to wear glasses, so the top of the ears are still painful to the touch as well. The adhesions behind my ears are raised, but not visible. I had no infections after surgery. The last time I asked my doctor, about 6 weeks ago, he said it s still normal and may take up to a year to resolve, but I just want to confirm that. Are you able to answer that question? As a side note, I just had an anterior 3-level cervical fusion 4 weeks ago, which could not be delayed any longer, and am wearing a neck brace at this time (which does irritate the cosmetic neck lift issue), but it was happening full-blown before my fusion and continues to plague me. Please advise. | Hello, You are correct about needing some input from a plastic surgeon familiar with this procedure since I cannot confirm what he says about the timeline as to when things should get better. The pain you are feeling is likely mechanical in nature and this is placing traction or stretching nerves in the area where the facelift attachment points are located. However, what I can say is that if the surgeon is not giving you any type of medication for this type of pain you are describing then, a reasonable choice or two may be something such as Gabapentin, Pregabalin, or Nortriptyline just to dull the pinching/stabbing feelings until the 1-year timeframe has elapsed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi there. Ive been going through a divorce the past couple weeks. When everything starting going downhill a few weeks back I took 6 Extra Strength Tylenol PM and drank an entire bottle of Champagne (it was all that was in the house) 4 or 5 days later I did the same thing but took closer to 10 Extra Strength Tylenol PM. I was in so much pain I just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up. Anyways, Im an extremely healthy individual. I am 5ft 7in and 135lbs. I had some blood work done before all this happened and my liver was extremely healthy. I only drink socially (3 beers max) 2 or 3 times a month. Both times I took the pills and champagne I experienced extreme fatigue, difficulty talking and standing up. The fatigue and slurred speech lasted into the next day; I only had difficulty standing the night I took the pills. Aside from having slightly more sensitivity to cold, Im currently feeling strong, I run frequently, eat a normal diet; Im more or less feeling myself again. Im wondering if I should get some more lab work done to see if Ive seriously harmed my liver. What would you say is the likelihood that I damaged my liver, and do you think it will recover from this? Thank you. | Hi there, There is a chance you've damaged your liver, but seeing that you're feeling better, its unlikely that you've caused any acute liver failure, in which case you'd still be feeling sick and not feeling better. Long term damage is called cirrhosis, and you may have caused some cirrhotic changes to your liver. You could have put yourself into acute liver failure - which could have cost you your life. It seems like this did not happen, and you're fortunate. I'd have your liver enzymes checked, and get a liver ultrasound to see how health your liver is. I think overall, you'll likely be ok, but you can get a baseline to see how healthy (or unhealthy) your liver is. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. |
My 8 year old is complaining of her ear being plugged but says it does not hurt. She can pop her ear but it comes back. Does she need to see a doctor? She does not have a fever and does not act like someone who is sick. She had recently had a cold and still has a stuffy nose. | Hi, It is common to have that plugging sensation after a cold. This occurs because of Eustachian tube dysfunction from mucosal edema. For such cases I used to give antihistamine like levocetirizine 2.5\u00a0mg at night, along with a nasal decongestant for 5 days. Also, frequent swallowing(chewing gum helps) Valhalla maneuver (maybe difficult for a child) are helpful. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am having some chest pain which i never experienced before. I am now at the highest weight i have ever been in my life. Almost 200. I also am very inactive. I have asthma. I started drinking seltzer last night. I dont know what this could be, the pain i mean... because I have asthma for all my life... but am super inactive now and at my highest weight. THis has never happened. IDK what it could be if i should consider it something serious. But I want to check and not be stupid and end up in bad condition without paying attention to symptoms if this could potentially be bad. thank you for your help. i would appreciate some insight. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In obese patient, for chest pain, we need to first rule out cardiac cause (coronary artery blockage). So get done ECG and 2D Echo to rule out cardiac cause. If both are normal than no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Your symptoms can be due to worsening of underlying asthma. So get done PFT (pulmonary function test) to rule out this and start treatment accordingly. I also advice you to get done lipid profile and if you have high cholesterol and triglycerides than start lipid lowering Chat Doctor. |
okay. I have several lumps under both of my arms. They started several months ago. They look like a mix between a boil and a blister . Sometimes, some of them will come to a head and pop, like a pimple, but not very often and only about 2 - 5% of them. They are painful to touch. I am 48 years old. At 29, I was diagnosed with discoid lupus . I was told it would only affect my skin- and not be very troublesome. Over the next few years I developed, arthritis, psoraissis (sp?) and then fibromyalgia . I have celiacs, and bladder problems and the list goes on and on. My doctor doesn t know what they are. He has perscribed several creams, and in the end sent me home saying I need to be re-assessed by a lupus professional. That could take months. In the meantime I have litterally 15-20 of these bumps under EACH arm, and they are painful! Thanks anyway. I m so tired of paying for stuff online and never getting an answer or what I thought I was going to get. Hope you make tons of money. Have a great day | Hello Jan, Your long-standing history of discoid lupus becomes significant here, and I presume you are on some treatment for your psoriasis/arthritis with an immunosuppressive agent. The common ones (at the start) are HY Chat Doctor. The painful lumps could either be your discoid worsening or some form of urticaria vasculitis that needs to be excluded. For the time being, you can either increase the steroid use (if you are on steroids) or start using a long-acting antihistamine like fexofenadine 180\u00a0mg twice daily until you have seen your Lupus doctor. Thanks. |
my son got bitten by our dog who is already fully vaccinated against rabies. i took my son to hospital and they gave him a tetanus as well an anti rabies vaccine but after that i decided not to continue with the course. will that have any side effects on my son? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As your son was bitten by a vaccinated pet dog which has led to wound, dog is known to transmit rabies, which is 100 % fatal, but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment. As there was no bleeding from the site, according WHO categorization it is categorized into Cat II, Which requires following treatment.1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to wash out the rabies virus if it is present in and around the wound.2. Active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28. I would suggest you to give at least three shots of anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3 and 7.3. Inj TT was given4. Topical application of TB act ointment. The aforementioned measures will help to prevent development of rabies. Thank you. |
Hi my name is Wendy I ve been having an issue for the last couple of months or so I been having severe pain in my lower back around the front into the groin area and its radiating down my thigh and so on I am currently a cancer patient nobody seems to be able to tell me what it could be the pain is so bad that it brings tears to my eyes would you possibly know what it could be or might be | HelloThanks for query. You have not mentioned in your query details regarding cancer you are suffering from. The pain in back radiating down to thigh can be mostly due to metastasis in the spines or in to lymph nodes, You need to consult your treating oncologist and get evaluated by doing C. T scan of abdomen and pelvis and Bone scan. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Chat Doctor. |
I am experiencing right abdominal pain and pain in my right groin area. I have had liver panel, blood tests all came back okay. Had abdominal CT Scan and no problems with internal organs detected. Will schedule colonoscopy within days. But the doc doesnt have a clue whats causing the pain | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood your problem. Pain in the right abdomen and the right groin can be due to |
I have a very sore tongue, repeated ulcers especially on the tip. Can it be a response to artificial sweeteners or toothpaste? My grandmother had myasthenia gravis and complained often of a sore tongue, dont remember if ulcerated. I have 2 sons with autoimmune diseases, type 1 diabetes and Graves disease. I had HELLP syndrome and am concerned. | Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complaint you are suffering from RECURRENT AUTHORS ULCERS which is causing you the eruption ulcers on the tip of the tongue. It can be caused due to a number of reasons like stress, nutritional deficiency [iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid], hormonal changes, acid reflux, tongue trauma due to some sharp teeth or tongue biting habit, excessive intake of sour and citrus foods, uncontrolled diabetes and other immunocompromised conditions etc. You need to consult an Oral Physician or a general dentist in this regard to get evaluated and treated. For authors ulcer you can do warm saline gargles. Gargles with Ben Chat Doctor. Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating. Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days. Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods. In case if still the condition does not subside the physician can prescribe you to take a steroid course as it is the ultimate treatment in case if nothing else works. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Sir, My father, aged 71 year is very skeptical about my mother. We trace the sign of this problem since 2000. But nowadays the problem has deteriorated such a way that his attitude has become a problem not only for my mother but for us also. My mother is reeling under a psychological pressure. We feel very sorry for her plight she is sustaining from my father. My father suspect every one. Every man in the bus, in the train, in market or say whenever they are out of the house. Even do not spare the neighbors who are officers with me. He passes shameful, vile and unbearable sarcastic remarks to my mother who is at the age of 58. My father suspectsthe the servants of the house that they keep evil eye on my mother. Oh, it is intolerable for all of us, leave our mother aside whose life has become just like a hell who rarely visits out of house due to her husband suspicious attitude. She does not spare the lelations instead. He doubted my my mausa ji and one of my cousin brother. He can doubt anyone But it is high time when my mama ji, mother s younger brother visited us. We all were sleeping in common room. But after some days my father was suspicious to this relations. He was sitting while keeping an eye on the bed where brother an sister were sleeping on common bed. In common room there is single doublebed over which my mother and mama slept while other members were adjusted otherwise in the same rooom. Thus he suspected the conduct of my mother Age of an opposite male does not matter for my father. He may suspect a boy of 18 years. Some times I doubt, if I continually sleep for a couple of days with my mother on same bed, he could doubt our relation too. It needs mention here that my father even suspected other boys or the relations or friends of my sisters when my sisters were unmarried. He was suspisious in the same way as he teats my mother, whenever the members of opposite sex was staring at my sistes or trying to be intimate with them. This is the history and your precious advice is sought for. Thanking you. Prithvi Pal Singh aged 42 years. | Dear prithee by now you should have noticed that your father is ill and is suffering form a psychiatric illness called Senile Psychosis. In this condition every thing around him looks suspicious, and you have to remember that the experience of suspecting others is actually real to him because his mind is no longer able to differentiate from reality and imagined world that he is living in. This usually occurs due to excessive production of a euro chemical called Dopamine. Hence he needs medication urgently sometimes in the thought of unfaithfulness he may try to attempt suicide hence i advice you consult a psychiatrist near your place about his condition get medication for him and put in his food without his knowledge if it does not like to visit a psychiatrist. We also have to evaluate your father for any tumors in the brain hence a CT scan would be good idea, along with tests to make sure he does not suffer form dementia(forgetfulness). |
right leg is swollen on one side...went to dr. had ultrasound done of my leg to check for blood clot and its nothing. Im currently almost 10 weeks pregnant with my second child. My right leg was swollen yrs ago, same spot, same leg, and ultrasound showed no blood clots. I am on my feet at work and constantly moving around. I am worried that this is something serious even though ultrasound showed no blood clots | Hi, as you have mentioned the little of the history and diagnostic procedures performed. I feel you should try doing leg exercises. Try dipping the leg in warm water for 15 minutes then Keep the leg over the pillow while lying on your back. That means the leg is elevated above the level of heart to get venous Chat Doctor. Also perform some simple exercise like ankle toe movements and straight leg raise. During pregnancy swelling is common and can be avoided by some simple exercises. I don't think there is serious issue where you have to worry. If the symptoms persists talking to a gone or a gone physical therapist will be of great input. Thank you |
Hello Doctor, I have flickering lower lip and also get constant flickering of upper eye lids. My lips and eyelids don t flicker at the same time but they remain for days. I use computer for very long hours during day and I am also on hydrea, folic acid and penicilin as a part of sickle/thal disease management. I am worried whether this flickering of eyelids or lips is due to hydrea treament or is it due to other reason. Thanks for your help. Regards | Hello, I can understand your concern. In my opinion, HY Chat Doctor. Your nutrition supplements does not contain this molecule. I would advise you to start Neurons (over-the-counter available Vitamin B12 Supplement) tablet once a day for at least a month. It may take up to 15 days to achieve desired level of this vitamin in body to stop the flickering, so you may have to wait for 2 weeks. If it does not improve, then you may need to see a neurologist for examination and further investigations. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Let me know if you have further questions. Best, |
Hello. I m 21yrs old and have just started masturbating, I have observed that I end up in short series of coughs after an orgasm, and this has continued for a few months, could you please tell me what reasons could imply to this and if there is anything to worry? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Masturbation is not an unhealthy habit. Masturbation is normal and natural. There is no reason to get short series of cough after masturbation. But you must add Chat Doctor. First, masturbation do consumes energy, and therefore you strain much during masturbation. This strain always could interfere with respirator organs. You should consult a physician to assess the possibilities of respiratory problems. Second, apprehension and obsession related to anxiety can cause repeated symptoms. Whenever you masturbate, you are expecting these cough because you had it last time. Such expectation can cause the cough itself. You may consult a psychologist for further advise. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
the other night i was throwing up a lot. and now about a day and a half later ive developed this big lump in my throat sort of near the ugula. Also today i was feeing very feverish all of a sudden but i took some medicine and now feel better. but what could this be? | Hello dear, The lump in throat near uvula is enlarged Tonsil. The symptoms mentioned in your post suggests that you might be having Acute Tonsillitis. Management consists of |
I have a hard knot in my cheek after a black and blue bruising from a car accident two weeks ago. Cat scan and MRI showed no facial fractures. I also have a smaller knot in my inner bottom kip which was also black and blue. Should I be concerned? Will it go away over time? Thank you | Hi, you didn't mention your age and sex; However, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of this dark lumps, I would come up with only one and one possibility and that is hematoma or blood-filled sacs!there is nothing to worry as there is no fracture as on CT/MRI! I suggest you to go for an FNAC test from the swelling for confirmation and to relieve (aspiration and disappearance of the swelling) your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
I am 37 year male and I have a white spot in the roof of my mouth. I took a treatment which includes multivitamins and retinol cream to apply. But after having it for 2 months the white spots are not disappearing. Please suggest the possible solution. | Hello, White spots on roof of mouth can be due to a number of causes, and it depends on the shape and size of the spots. Small clusters of white spots can be due to Forces spots that are hypertrophied sebaceous glands. If there are white patches then can be due to hyperkeratosis. For narrowing down the exact cause and advising you appropriately I would need pictures of the patches. Please upload the images for better understanding and diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I am trying to find help with neck and shoulder pain. I have had pain in my neck and shoulders for several months. My doctor has done 2 x-rays in the last 8 months. She has me on Baclofen, Tramadol and Nabumetone. I do have a curvature of the spine. My Dr. 1st thought I was having muscle spasms. Thus the meds I am currently on. The pain and stiffness has only gotten worse and these meds are not helping at all. I will be seeing my Dr again next week to go over the last x-ray. I need relief, I need advise on how to be expressive with my Dr so she understands the severity of these problems and the problems this is causing me in my everyday activities. The constant pain is causing me to miss work and major depression. Thank you in advance for your assistance and advice, Sincerely, Nisa Hagan | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic pain in neck and shoulder. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm, cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem, nerve compression, ear infection or heart problem like angina. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may order CT scan, MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, nerve supplement along with physical therapy. For now stay calm, take ibuprofen, apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm, do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or to dentist for TMJ problem. For now eat light and soft, sleep in correct posture and try to reduce your stress level, as such pain can also occur due to stress. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I am controlling obsessive and posseive over my boyfriend. I make demands and I boss him about. Most of the time I dont know Im even doing it till I take a step back and look at it from an outsiders point of view. I need help and I dont know where to go or who to turn to | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I can assure you that you are not doing anything wrong. You are being possessive and authoritative towards your boyfriend because, you are in love with him Don't worry. All this behavior are part of every day life. Don't be amused. Just make sure that you think positive and right. Slowly, when you understand the depth of love and life, you will stop behaving possessively. Called maturity. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
I noticed bruising on both left and right legs after driving 12 hours straight (took four 1 hr breaks in between to get gas and food). Is this unexplained bruising related to sitting down too long in the car or it is something serious that I need to see my doctor. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult your doctor and get done blood investigation to rule out any disease. Skin bruises on bilateral lower limb after prolonged Chat Doctor. So get done PT (prothrombin time), APT (activated prothrombin time) and bilateral lower limb venous Doppler. If all are normal then no need to worry. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi my name is Devin and I m 12 years old and I ve been having ankle problems for around 2 years now. Haven t gone to dr. yet but will soon. It hurts to walk, it s my right ankle. It a dull pain on the outside and I ve iced and stretched it MANY, MANY times and I haven t seen any results. I play softball and I m debating wether or not I should be practicing and playing games or not? I have practice tomorrow. PLEASE HELP!!! | Hello, Welcome, and thanks for sharing your concern I went through your query, and I feel, the chronic pain of your ankle will demand a battery of tests to come to the conclusion about cause1 X Ray2 Blood tests - CBC, ESR, CRP, RF.3 MRI scan if any of above is abnormal.It's only when we go through in this systemic manner that we can find out the cause and give appropriate treatment hope my advice would have been useful, in decision-making regarding your treatment, still if you have any clarifications or doubts feel free to contact back. Thanks. |
Hello.I had 3 teeth extractions (lower right side) 5 days ago and the pain I am feeling is still the same, there appears to be no let up in the amount of pain I am suffering. I am finding it very difficult to sleep as the pain either keeps me awake or wakes me up.I havent been back to my dentist because I thought with having 3 extractions at once it would be normal to feel some pain, but no over the counter pain releif is working. Today is Friday (night) and my dentist isnt open until Monday.What options do I have between now and then? Thanks Matt | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this severe pains you are feeling. Given the number of teeth extractions and the degree of your pain, I very much think that over the counter pain medications would not be able to help enough. Please, talk with your doctor to get stronger pain medications like codeine/oxycodone to get this pain controlled. Unfortunately, these Chat Doctor. For now, I will recommend that you get a combination of Tylenol and ibuprofen at least 3 times/day and if it doesn't help, please visit the ER for appropriate management. Toothache I am terrible thing to have to deal with alone. I hope you find this helpful. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you the best of health. |
I have pain in my right wrist which feels like a nerve is pinched or rubbing raw. I do not recall any injury and I have had it for about 4 weeks. It is on the little finger side and is a couple of inches above the actual wrist. It used to hurt when I tried to pick up plates or rotate my wrist whilst holding a heavy object, although lifting heavy items whilst my wrist is straight is not problem. I notice it when I uotmail.co.ukse my index finger to type as well. This seems to pull or put strain on the injury. When I manoevre the mouse, I get a similar sensation. Any ideas? | Hello I read your question and I understand your concern. Your case might well be due to nerve compression in the wrist. It is not rare for that to happen without a discoverable cause, when a cause is found, the most frequent one is diabetes.However, the diagnosis must be confirmed by an exam called nerve conduction study (ENG). Of course a clinical evaluation preferably by a neurologist is advisable to look for the precise localization and other possible signs you might not have noticed. Hope to have been of some help. Feel free to ask further questions. |
Hi, I am 31 year old male, working in a consulting firm in Kolkata. I am suffering from a strange stomach problem. I always feel filled, dont have natural hunger or even thirst. I do go to gym, eat healthy (non spicy and light). Though I am not suffering from constipation but neither do I feel fresh. There is a constant swelling in my belly, whatever I eat or exercise. Kindly help. | HI. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Your history is classical, and you need the following investigations to start with |
My son has been to his dr several times for chest pain then it moved to his side when he ran or walked, now he is having pain when he bends over or pushes on his stomache. We know something is wrong his blood work shows his liver function is high and liver enzymes are high and a few smudge cells and low red blood and high white blood cells. could all this be from his gall bladder? | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Your child liver enzymes value high.... This value high when enzymes released in blood after hepatocytes injury I need to know Sept, got value for giving more comment For further investigation USG abdomen can be done here in your son If Sept, got more than two folds rise than detail further work up needed And as smudge cells present, we have been alert and let me know you total WBC count and total lymphocytes count for giving more comment on that.... Smudge cell are seen usually in chronic lymphocytes leukemia but I don't think we can directly jump onto leukemia... Inform total WBC and lymphocytes count... And repeat CBC after week Give him low fat diet Fruits and green leafy vegetables taken more Avoid alcohol if having habit Take care Consult physician for examination and further work up accordingly |
I had an ultrasound and the results came back that I have an extra renal pelvis on the right side. Occasionally I have shooting pains in my LRQ of my abdomen and sometimes after urinating I feel like I still have to go. I have also been very bloated for months. What does all this mean? | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor ! You have a condition called a double collecting system. It is where in two passages of urine developed in your kidney Instead of one. Most of the time it is a normal variant and doesn't cause any symptoms. But since you have post void Chat Doctor. I suggest doing a PROGRAM to check the status of your urinary system. 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 |
Hi. About four days ago I got this slight pain at the bottom of my spine, lower buttox. The pain has gotten worse ever since. I can no longer sit, run or walk properly. When I look I cannot see anything, but I can feel a lump. Could this possibly be an abscess or cyst? | Hello, I have studied your case. Bump on your buttocks seems to be due to hematoma formation(collection of blood) which might get fibrosis. As this bump is painful and bony injury is excluded, do not worry. Do hot fomentation over swelling. It will take weeks to months to subside. Use ring cushion and take site bath. If not relieved then surgical correction may be required. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
My daughter (2.5 yrs) has a bleeding spot on her front gums. We first noticed yesterday that it was a bit red but when brushing her teeth this morning, the spot was bleeding quite extensively. She is probably too little to rinse her mouth with over the counter medicine. Any advice on how to treat this infection (other than softly brushing)? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . As per your complaint a bleeding spot on the front gum that bled on trauma with toothbrush when you tried to brush her teeth seems to be either due to infection in the area of gums leading to a boil formation or can be due to any previous trauma in this area of gums that might have caused with toothbrush, impaction of any hard foods in the gums etc. I would suggest you to consult a Periodontist and get evaluated, and he can do a deep scaling in that area to ensure that there is not no longer any food impaction or infection in that area. It will be followed by advising you to apply gum paint in the area and also gargling with antiseptic mouthwash suitable for toddlers. Use a soft toothbrush to brush her teeth. Give her soft diet and do cool compresses over the area to stop it from bleeding. Hope this helps. Regards. |
Hi,I am 35 yrs old, 168cm tall, 55kg and generally have no health issues except the usual flu every year. The only medication I have taken in the last couple of months is Duromine (30mg - 1 per day) which I have ceased now I am at my weight. When I was taking Duromine it was not every day, sometimes I had a week without taking any. I ceased taking it approx 3 weeks ago.For the past 2 months I have a constant recurring mucus buildup in the back area of the nasal pasage. It is sticky, very clear and I feel like trying to clear it all the time but nothing comes out. I do not have a sore throat and when I blow my nose nothing comes out. About 2-3 times per day I will cough and bring up similar mucus but much thicker and not so clear - but not coloured, however sometimes it has brown/black spots in it - which could be coffee or food colour? I used to smoke cigarettes and gave up 5 months ago. I have 4 kids who seem to constantly bring home the flu or a virus, and over the last couple of months my 2 yr old always seems to be getting some sort of virus with runnig nose (from childcare). When trying to swallow somtimes I feel like i am drowning, and after numerous attempts to blow my nose or try and clear my throat, I feel very weak and dizzy and get short of breath.The flu has been going around for many months now here, and all the doctors just keep saying it is the flu virus. I have never had this before. | Hi, Thank you for contacting Chat Doctor. I have reviewed your query, and I understand that you have recurrent flu with symptoms of Cory with clear sputum. These symptoms can be caused by Allergies as well as certain viruses. Since the sputum is clear I would not feel the need to prescribe Antibiotics. If I were your physician, I would recommend an anti-allergic such as Fexofenadine 60\u00a0mg Twice daily for 5 days. And Acetaminophen for fever if experienced. You should not be concerned about the brown black spots in your sputum as they would most probably be small blood clots caused due to coughing or clearing your throat. It is quite normal. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing him good health. |
Okay here is my situation. I am on Ortho Tri Cycline (the pill), and I have been taking birth control for 3 years now. I started my new pack of pills January 27th, on Febuary 10th (friday) I missed a pill so I took Fridays pill as soon as I remembered on Saturday and then I forgot sudays pill and took sudays pill the same time as mondays pill along with mondays pill. I had unprotected sex on wednesday(yesterday) where he did ejaculate inside me and this morning i started to feel sick and I had dairreah once today. I dont know if the i felt sick because im nervous of the outcome that could happen. I have considered the plan B option but I wanted to get a doctors opinion first. Thank you | His have understood your concern. If you have missed 2 or more pills and had unprotected sex, I will suggest you to go for PLAN B within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Bleeding pattern is a bit erratic after PLAN B, but it is quite an effective way of emergency contraception. Your symptoms are due to stomach upset, and not due to pregnancy, as it is too early to get them. I hope this answer helps you. Chat Doctor. |
HELP..........I HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS LETHARGIC AND DOWN LOST MY MOM NEW YEARS DAY. ALSO HAD TO MOVE MY FATHER-IN-LAW IN HOUSE. BEEN TAKING CARE OF HIM AT HIS HOUSE HE NOW NEEDED DIALYSIS. ALOT OF OTHER THINGS I CANNOT FUNCTION.I AM SCARED TO EVEN LEAVE THE HOUSE,EMBARASSED,HATE MYSELF. FEEL LIKE A LOSER.NO ENERGY AMBITION ETC. I FEEL UGLY FAT AND DO NOT WANT TO CONFRONT ANYTHING...NEED HELP BAD STARTED CYMBALTA 30 MGS. GETTTING SHAKES SWEATS...AMOST 4 WEEKS HAVE MEDICAID....HELP SHARI... | Hi, I can understand what you must be going through> with so much going on in your life, you really must be very stressed out. You definitely seem to be in a depressed state.It's good that you have already started treatment. In your case, since its already one month on cymbal ta at 30 mg/day and still the symptoms are persisting, I feel that it is time to increase the dose further up. We can go up to 120 mg/day gradually depending on how you are responding to the medicine. If you don't show response to it, another Chat Doctor. You can discuss the options with your psychiatrist. Hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
I have something wrong with my blood rubin levels not to sure what that means, but yeah if possible help. A doctor said I should go get my kidneys checked out I still haven t but I will like some advice and information. Also, with the frequent urination I am not only losing my sex drive, when I was being sexually active once my penis became dis-functional for about 10 mins and I couldn t get erect if you would know what s going on please tell me. I would like to also add that I go to the bathroom to urinate about 6-8 times a day maybe more and when I drink caffeine I can t stop urinating. | Hello.there is nothing like blood Rubin its bilirubin and It's related to liver and not kidneys. You have not mentioned your age. If your urinary frequency has increased and so is the amount you should definitely get yourself examined an evaluated to rule out common conditions like diabetes which might also affect your sexual life unless treated. Also if age is the factor even prostate enlargement can lead to similar symptoms. And I would advise you to stop Chat Doctor. All the best. |
i am having severe back pain and diagnosed to have L4-L5 and L5-S1 dessicate discs, diffuse disc bulge, disc osteophyte complex causing indentation over sac, encroachment onto b/l neural foramina and spinal canal stenosis L4-5 (5.5 mm) and L5-S1 (7.4 mm) | Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes BIL foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg]. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care. |
my mother aged 48 years is having an extreme low haemoglobin ranging frm 3-5.5 as it rises max upto 6 by blood tranfusion..she is suffering this from back 2 mnths &in first mnth she had typhoid also now aftr treatmnt typhoid test resulted negative but still she has fever for approx 9 hours a day evn aftr taking crocin n other medicines we hv consulted many Dr. bt results are \"no improvement\".can u advice what to do..?she takes all beet,soaked anjir and mudka dal,pomegranates and also is taking no spices else salt still no improvement ..what is the reason of fever all the test are normalno infections no other defeciencies than Hb..?which doctor should we consult do know any in rajasthan | You should investigate properly for the cause of low he. She may have some internal bleeding or blood loss from hidden site or may be some other cause. It's not necessary that low he always due to iron of it deficiencies. So it's not improved on iron therapy. Consult hematologist for your problem. Do complete investigation first and reach to the cause of anemia and take treatment. You will definitely get benefit. Consult hematologist. |
I have had a bad cough now for 2 months and a cough like there is mucus in my lungs. I have bad chest, back, and lungs pain when i breathe in and sometimes when i am just laying down. I have tasted almost a bloody taste in my mouth after jogging or physical exercise. I also wheeze pretty bad too and my breathing is irregular. Also i was born premature and have had lung problems my whole life. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor ... In premature child lungs can be immature so that it can lead respiratory problem in latter life. . Here your work up in detail should be done with..... -Auscultation -Chest x-ray -Spirometry it will diagnostic as well as assess severity also -sputum cytology examination According to cause further specific treatment can be guided ... You can have here chronic lung bronchitis or pneumonia like infection or might be interstitial fibrosis For bronchoconstriction(rhonchi heard) you have to be given nebulization with levosalbutamol Consult pulmonologist for your examination and accordingly work up Take care |
I am hot (to the point of sitting in front of a fan to cool off(. then I am cold. No fever but feel horrible. I had a cough which brought up green & grey matter. Now it is just clear but I still have the cough. This switch in body temperature is driving me crazy. | Thanks for sending query to Chat Doctor. You are suffering from lower respiratory tract infection. You should go for culture and sensitivity of sputum. Meanwhile, you can take cough syrup containing Ambrose, guaniphesin and terbutalin 2. Cetirizine 10\u00a0mg with monteleucost5mg once at bedtime 3. Paracetamol 500\u00a0mg for fever. 4. Antibiotic can be start imperially until sensitivity report come. You can start azithromycin 500\u00a0mg once in a day. All medication should be taken under guidance of clinician and if you ARW allergic to any Chat Doctor. Review me after culture report. Best wishes for good health. Feel free to contact. Regards |
I went to er last night because I almost lost consciousness followed by weaknessand tingling in arms and legsand blood work showed potassium level at 3.0. I was given a large potassium pill and told my symptoms were from anxiety. I believe they were from hypo kalmia how long will it take me to feel better and what should I be doing to get better. Also had low sodium level | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Hypokalemia also hypopotassemia or hypopotassaemia, refers to the condition in which the concentration of potassium in the blood is low. The most obvious cause is insufficient consumption of potassium (that is, a low-potassium diet) or starvation. In your case, your case is mild Hypokalemia and can be treated with potassium rich diet and supplements. Your doctors will advise you accordingly. For the time being do not worry. You are alright. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hello Dr. Recent days I am feeling that during early mornings some days, my heart beat goes little high and due to that i feel any of the body part ( hand, or leg ) vibrating kind of sense. After i feel such changes, i wake up immediately and as soon as I sat on the bed, the heart beat becomes normal. I have consulted a Cardiologist and he has taken ECG and told me that I am normal, but he suggested couple of tablets in the morning and night to be taken. But still some time I feel this symptoms again. I have high BP taking tablets regularly. most of the time the BP is around 130/90. I am going for morning walk/exercise once in three days regularly. Please suggest what Should I do more to reduce my BP and get rid of fast hear beat? regards Ram | Hi, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety. You should know that waking up imposes a high level of stress to the body. Nevertheless, I would recommend checking thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid gland dysfunction. Coming to this point, I would recommend low dose of beta blocker to help reduce heart rate and blood pressure values. In this regard, low dose of Carvedilol would be a rational choice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My 14 year old recently had his annual physical with the pediatrician. After the regular checkup, the doctor mentioned that my child was virtually done growing based on his stage of puberty. A few weeks later, at an orthodontic appointment, his ortho took a hand and wrist x-ray film. His estimate was for two to four years more growth based on an examination of his growth plates. We are getting two different opinions, here. Obviously, growth is difficult to predict, however, I am curious which analysis is typically more accurate | Brief answer |
My friend had Pyeloplasty Surgery on 12/11/13. Each time they remove the catheter, he spikes a fever and ends up back in the hospital and they replace the catheter. Today, they removed the catheter and stent that was put in place during the surgery. This evening, he has spiked another fever. What could be going on? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Catheters after surgery are supposed to be changed regularly as these patients are predisposed to catheter associated infections by gram negative bacteria. Pyeloplasty surgery has common complications of repeated infections due to the indwelling stent. I suggest you get a urine culture sensitivity done and get appropriate antibiotic cover. Chances of repeated obstructions are possible as manipulative procedures are indicated in this patient. Thanks. |
I had no period for two months. I than had clots, with no period for about three days. Now its a light flow. I am having central abdominal pain ( about three days), bloody diarrhea two days ago, hot flashes to the point of sweating, light headed from stomach issues. I just feel all around yucky. Do you have any idea what could be going on? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Passing of the clots followed by light bleeding can be periods called oligomenorrohea, or you have missed abortion. But at the same time you have central abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea hot flashes to the point of sweating, light headdress can all suggest the possibility of severe enteritis causing septicemia causing all the symptoms you have. I would advise in such a patient the following |
Hi my period is late by a few weeks (I have never been late before or ever missed a period), I still have alot of symptoms of being pregnant but 3 tests came negative. Is there a chance that the tests could wrong? Please note I am note on birth control as me and my partener is trying for a baby. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the urine pregnancy test is usually positive a week after missed period. But as the test is negative then there might be no chance of pregnancy. Sometimes the thought of pregnancy also makes one to feel the pregnancy symptoms. The pregnancy symptoms like nausea, vomitings, increased urination start 2 weeks after missed period in case of pregnancy. So I suggest you to repeat the test after a week and consult doctor for further course of action. If test is negative then the medicines are given for with Chat Doctor. Avoid stress as it might delay fertility further due to hormonal imbalance. Best regards... |
Hi,I just received my blood results back and I have an elevated alkaline phosphatase of 164. Is this something to be concern about. I have had my gallbladder and appendix removed years ago and am normally pretty healthy. Am 45 years old. Would you recommend further testing? | HelloFindings suggests mildly raised alkaline phosphatase(ALP)level. It may be raised in many conditions like biliary obstruction, bone disease, heart problem etc. Its normal value may vary with laboratory, however it is safe to exclude all causes. You may need clinical correlation and investigations. You may need routine hologram, random blood sugar, complete liver function test, serum calcium, vitamin D level. Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done to assess liver. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
From a period of time I started to have some strange simpthoms apparently with no connection and no real medical problem, because my blood test was ok.Everything started with a panic attack and tachicardia in a night at the end of November. I went to ER, and I was consulted by a cardiologist who said I had a minor mitral valve prolapse (without mitral regurgitation) and prescribed me Bisoprolol (2,5 mg in the morning, and 2,5 mg in the evening). I took bisoprolol for 1 month and then the doctor told me to interrupt the intake. The following night after I interrupted the medication Ive started to have nightmares, headaches, agitation and depressive moods.I also want to add that I spent 4 months abroad with strangers and after I came back in september I broke with my girlfriend- it might be an important aspect.I was also consulted by a pshychiatrist and their diagnostis was Neurovegetative distonya.Is this neurovegetative distonya indeed? Should I be consulted by another doctor? What medication should I take? How long will those simptoms persist? | Hello thanks for asking from Chat Doctor for your health related doubts can understand your concern. A lot of patients with mild mitral valve prolapse show symptoms of anxiety. Tachycardia usually triggers the attacks and thus results in onset of severe restlessness and anxiety. This is the probable reason you had acute onset symptoms. Association of stress and onset of panic symptoms is proved. You were under stress and also broke up with your girlfriend and these incidents acted as aggravating factors. So in my opinion treatment of anxiety should treat your symptoms. Before diagnosing Neurovegetative dystonia other causes like Panic attack and Anxiety disorder should be ruled out. You should get ECG, Echo done to prove the cardiac condition and then can take another opinion from a psychiatrist. Thanks and Take care |
Persistent pelvic pain concentrated on right side, swollen lymph nodes -nickle size-in groin for more than 4 months increasing in size. Some lymph nodes on left side now swollen. throbbing pain right groin/flank increases with pressure (pain stays at 3-4..distracting but not intolerable), temp does not exceed 1 degree over normal. Still have Appendix. History | Hi ! From the data you have submitted, it seems that ovaries were not removed during partial hysterectomy. With a family history of ovarian and breast cancer, I would advise you to seek the advice of your gynecologist for getting an ultrasound and CT scan of your abdomen to exclude any ovarian pathology. Simple appendicitis will not likely give rise to such swollen lymph nodes on both sides of groin. Well cystitis and urinary tract infection could be associated, but do not explain the swollen lymph nodes. If need be and advised by your doctor, you can go for a serial CA 125 level test in your blood. I suggest not to delay and seek appropriate second specialist opinion. Wish you an early recovery. Good luck. |
my daughter is 17 years old. she weighs 124 pounds and is 5 foot 2. she has high blood pressure with no known cause. she has a slight thickening of the muscl between the two chambers of her heart. lately she cannot stop yawning constantly. this has been going on for about a week now.I was wondering if this could be related to her blood pressure or her heart. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that persistent yawning may indicate a low perfusion of the brain. This could be related to different disorders |
C5-6 and C6-7diffuse disk bulgingand endplate osteophyte us seen with mild ligamentum flavum buckling ,eading to mild to moderate cnetral narrowing/. At C5-6 the neural foramina appear mild to moderately narrowed with more moderate to marked neural foraminal stenosis at C6-7 left greater than right....what does this all mean? | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. All the above-mentioned findings suggests that you have \"Degenerative cervical disc disease\" with neural compression. These may manifest in the form of * pain in the back of neck region* Painful restriction of movements* Pain going down into the arm* Tingling and numbness in the upper limestone initial management for this condition is always conservative. Consult an orthosurgeon and follow his advice. Hope this helps |
I m 21 and I have been suffering SI joint pain for a little over 3 months now. I was in the gym stretching and doing upper body workouts (overhead press, tricep extensions, bicep curls, etc) and my back really started hurting so I ended up going home because of the pain. I haven t had any issues with my back since I started college. A few years ago in high school I was in a car accident and did physical therapy for my SI joints and was fine after a month, I also did competitive cheerleading for 10 years, and occasionally had back problems.Both reasons which probably explain the arthritis that MRI showed in both SI joints that I got when my back had been hurting for a month. I ve tried Naproxen, Meloxicam, physical therapy, and exercises of any kind - simple stretches, bike, etc make it hurt significantly worse. I can go from zero pain then after (not during the exercise) I will have a lot of pain, not soreness, pain. I did an SI joint injection (only in the left to see if it would help) and 2 days after my pain was worse than before the injection and continued for a few days. Finally, the pain was so bad I went to the ER, they ended up doing a lumbar MRI as well, because I had not had one yet and I have a mild bulging disc between L5 and S1, no leg numbess or anything. After a follow up with the orthopedic he thinks the pain is from the SI joints, not the disc. My pain is still worse than it initially was after this injection (which was 2 weeks ago now). What other options are available after trying medicines and injections? Thanks! | Most of all is to get pain relief you should go for hot fomentation/ice packs for at least of 15 mins and laser therapy sessions available at physiotherapy clinic and ultrasonic therapy. Once the pain is reduced start doing buttock squeeze exercise-lie on your back squeeze buttock muscles hold for 10 counts and repeat for 10 times. Do straight leg raise till 30 degree alternate and make sure to bend one knee while raising other leg straight don't hold the leg bridging will also helps knee to chest exercise slower trunk rotation. |
Hi, I am 23 yrs old n now I am trying to conceive but My periods are regular but my last period has continue for 8 days...I getting fear... I dont know why I it happen...please can u help me on it....I am trying to get conceive so can u suggest me what I do to get pregnent as soon as possible.. | Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Your period was slight high duration this time... If repeated prolonged menstruation occurs than work up for that needed ... For achieving conception do frequent unprotected intercourse especially around ovulation time between 10 and 17 day of cycle... To detect ovulation time LH kit can be used... If bleeding occurs more between menstruation than thyroid issue and pelvic USG needs to be done to rule out any organic cause if present ... For repeated bleeding trenexemic acid tablet or if needed Hormonal pill might prescribe If after one year of frequent intercourse conception not achieved than investigate with.... -hemogram-x ray chest, ESR-Serum prolactin -endometrial biopsy if needed -diagnostic hysteroscopy if needed -Transvaginal USG With keeping this in mind consult gynecologist for examination and further discussion Take care |
yes one morning I work up and had pain in my left calve and then noticed swelling in my inside lower leg but not all the way around went to doctor first he said kidney disease then I did a urin sample and that wasn t the case then went for a ultra sound for blood clot it came back negative...the ultrasound woman said she believed it was cellulitis but I took antibiotics it didn t help...my problem is that it almost goes away except small amount of fluid and some hardness under the skin. it still swells up time to time. but never completely goes away. always I can push on my shin area and there is little fluid in which when I push in it leaves a dent...what could this be | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You have rule out kidney disease, blood clot and cellulitis. You are advised to rule out congestive cardiac failure as a cause of this swelling as it is pitting (dent appear on pressure). Furthermore, you can get echocardiogram for this and advise consulting cardiac physician for it. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
I am allergic to oak, birch, beech and alder mostly and another insignificant one like elm. I started getting strange feelings on my lips and reported them to my allergist after remembering having read that you can get symptoms from fruits etc.. and that cantaloupe is one of the culprits.By the way I have been on shots for 2 years and have had no symptoms since the spring I first began them. My doctor said I should stay away from it, of course, and I have but the lips still feel weird and its been at least 5 days. What other of the trees I have mentioned can cause this and what other fruits am I unaware of being the cause. | ALLERGY CAN DEVELOP AT ANY TIME AT ANY PLACE WITH ANY SUBSTANCE YOU CAN BE ALLERGIC TO ANY FOOD ANYBODY APPLICATION MATERIAL POLLEN CLOTHES ET CIF YOU WANT FULL TREATMENT SHOULD GO FOR BLOOD SERUM TESTS FOR SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR ALLERGENS AND TREAT ACCORDINGLY TO GET CURE YOU MAY CONSULT ALLEY SPECIALIST TO TREAT STILL TIME YOU SHOULD AVOID WHAT YOU KNOW AND CAN ADD NONALLERGIC TAB DAILY AND TRAMPOLINE LOCAL APPLICATION ON LIPS AND MOUTH AND AFFECTED PARTS ON AND OFFER DAILY IF YOU NEED |
I have seasonal bronchitis whicChatDoctores yearly once or twice in the rainy or cold season. I use ampicillin based tablets ....can you suggest me the best medicine.Symptoms | Hi thanks for asking question. Mostly according to history you have allergic or seasonal rhinitis with respiratory involvement. Continue using antihistamine Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, take more fruits and more water. Green leafy vegetable are helpful. Avoid smoking strictly as it can aggravate condition. Take healthy nutritional diet. Steam inhalation will be helpful in relieving congestion. If condition still severe then leukotrien antagonist |
9 months ago I was bitten by a stray dog in my lower left leg. The dog did not appear to be rabid so I quickly just cleaned the wound as recommended (soap+warm water, rubbing alcohol, bandages) and went my away. Now that 9 months have passed, I have recently gotten a little paranoid about Rabies. Is it necessary I take a shot ? I read that it can take a year for the virus to incubate, and since I was bitten on my leg, and the fact that I m a very big guy (6 6 , 210lbs) I take it that there s still a possibility that it can happen. Should I take the shot or am I safe. Pls respond. | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The vaccine has different doses. The initial dose is given on the first day. Since 9 months have passed since the bite, it would not make any sense being immunized against that bite now but if you want to take the vaccine in the event of future bites you can do this. The incubation period of rabies can extend to a year but in the majority of cases, it may be 1 to 3 months. I hope this helps |
My doctor sad that I have asthma. He has treated me for forty years. Even though I have been on Atrovent hfa and asmanex. Last week afeter Christmas I woke up in the midle of the night with a cough that felt like knife in my chest. The doctor put me prednisone again. What causes this? I have no fever. | Hellos you are taking treatment for asthma for 40 years (Atrovent and Asian) . Last weeks you had sever cough in the middle of night, doctor advise steroid (prednisolone). In my opinion such symptoms may be due to these reasons, these include |
Hi, I was just lying on bed with my partner and I had a sharp nervy twitch or stabbing pain on the right side of my stomach or lower right rib cage. It feels a little uncomfortable now and after self examination and pressing around the area there is one small area that is painfull to touch 6 or 7 on the pain scale 10 being the worse pain. Any info would be appreciated. | Hi, Twitches can happen for lots of reasons like stress, too much caffeine, a poor diet, exercise, over use or fatigue or as a side effect of some medications. They may occur at times as a result of stress or anxiety. Usually these will wane off with time and are not a matter of concern. Getting enough sleep, avoiding too much caffeine, and eating healthy foods (like lots of fruits and vegetables), can help prevent some muscle twitches. If the twitches persist for a longer time, you may need to consult a neurophysician to rule out any underlying neurological disorders. I do hope that you have found something helpful and Informative. |
hello, I m a 26 year old uncircumcised male. I wasn t able to pull my foreskin all the way back until I was about 17, which took some serious effort. When this was done there was some white/yellow stuff under the foreskin, I washed it off and have washed it with soap and water on a regular basis since; however, almost ten years later, if I miss even a few days of washing it while on a camping trip or something, the yeast looking stuff comes back. Is this a yeast infection or what? | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. The white and yellowish stuff you are finding around your penis head is simply a mixture of urine, dust, may be some sperm cells and other atmospheric and fabric impurities. The best alternative is to keep the area clean. If you start worrying about this, the worry might lead you towards anxiety disorders. You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through Chat Doctor. Contact me through customer care, www.ChatDoctor .com. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I am 64 years of age and have been losing protein from my kidneys since first pregnancy (19 years old at the time). i have attended a renal clinic twice yearly for the last 20 years and have always been told it was just a matter of monitoring. i take isbersartin 300 mg and lercanidipine 20 mg daily tokeep my bp down. In january this year the doctor recorded my gfr as at 23 and my creatinine at 1.9 but said she wasn t worried and that i should get it done 2 weeks later with my gp - it was the same, but my next appt at the clinic could not be arranged until april. I have since looked up these things online and am really worried. my gp told me to drink lots of water and cut out salt which i am doing. I feel nauseous and v tired with sore joints - had it really bad last night. i haven t really felt well since last year. i tried to get in touch with the clinic doctor but her secretary said that april was fine for the appointment and that the clinic doctor has appraised me as being in stage 3b kidney disease. will i end up on dialysis? I think that the proteinura seems to affect/distort the gfr ratio and i am not as bad as it seems but still v worried. should i be looking at reducing my protein intake and my potassium and phosphorous levels? | Hi thanks for the query. From the description of your disease process you seem to be having a slowly progressive form of kidney disease.1) If GFR is 23; you are unlikely to need dialysis at present. However, we need to monitor the GFR 4-6 monthly and the trend will help us in making better predictions whether you are headed for dialysis.2) You need to reduce the potassium and phosphorus in the diet if their respective levels in the blood tests are high. Protein restriction helps some patients. You need to see a dietician for the same. Your current symptoms do not appear to be related to kidney failure but it's only possible to give a definite opinion after examination. Hope this helps Good luck |
My son is 24 year old. he had a MRI of the Brain, Results came back as irregularities in Ventricles. My son does not have the normal symtoms of Hydrocephalus. He is having problems when he eats, He feels the need to vomit he will not eat in front of anyone due to this, He has had all the test possible from Gastro.so thay sent him to hav a MRI. Came back Irregular Brain Ventricles, What can be another cause of This? Sorry trying to find help and ansers for my son, dont have money for a question and anwser thought somone would help. didnt know there was a FEE! | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. A possible cause of irregular brain ventricles is a condition called Periventricular leukoplakia. It occurs likely as a result of hypoxic-ischemic lesions resulting from impaired perfusion of brain mainly in premature and low weight child Chat Doctor. Other causes may be vasculitis, infection. So I suggest you to consult a Neurologist and discuss problems mentioned above. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 13 year old daughter has had some right quad abdominal pain for a couple of weeks that is has progressively gotten worse...especially after running in track or playing a basketball game. I also feel some swelling at the base of her ribs...possibly liver...spleen...? Any suggestions? | Hi. The commonest reason for pain on the right side after running or playing in a child of 13 are |
I brought my daughter into a family physician on Wed of this week. They diagnosed her with an enlarged spleen . They checked her blood , full CBC and mono test, whicChatDoctore back negative. She is 17 years old, they feel that it is swollen because of a viral infection. My concern is she still is in lots of pain AND her sister, now 19 had acute myeloid leukemia at 11. I am very concerned as I looked on the internet and this can be a cause of leukemia. What should I do now?? Both to put our mind at ease and to help her pain. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, There are many causes of spleen enlargement, her CBC and Mono test are normal, so do not worry but as there is family history of AML, just wait and watch and keep her under medical supervision. Blood test can be repeated and if Hematologist thinks it is appropriate a bone marrow examination can be done. One should be positive, I hope splenomegaly will regress or other cause if any will be detected and treated, and she should be better soon. Best of luck Take care. |
I have a cousin in hospice and hes a tbi patient who has a trach and has a lot of mucus and we r having to stop is bolus feeds im just wondering how long he can survive without them | Hello, I am sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. It must be very tough. The duration of survival without feeding depends on the underlying person. If he has a lot of nutrient stores, then he could theoretically survive for several weeks. Malnourished people on the hand may not survive as long without feeding. Hospice care focuses on the patients comfort, and it is important to realize that feeding him may not necessarily add to his comfort level and would in fact prolong his suffering. |
This morning I slipped and fell backward bumping my head on my granite countertop. I now have a bump behind my right ear. It is tender. I have not felt any dizziness or disorientation What should I do. I am a 45 yo female. I have never had a head injury before | Hello dear, The bump formation after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood, and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, dizziness, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult your Physician. Under such circumstances, a CT scan of brain will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
I have this huge and red pimple , i didnt really force it to pop or anything but it burst today while i was washing my face and there was quite alot of blood so i squeezed it and then it started to hurt quite bad. The pimple remained as a bump and it turned purplish black. Right now it still hurts when i touch it. Will the blackness stay? What am i suppose to do now??? | Hellothanks for using Chat Doctor I would be pleased to answer your question. You should avoid pressing it further and never press on such a boil again. The dark mark is bound to stay for a while. You should visit the doctor / dermatologist who will give you an intraluminal triamcinolone injection in the area. They might also put you an oral course of antibiotic like azithromycin 250 mg daily for 3 days along with Lactobacillus capsules Thanks and take care |
I fell down backwards and landed on my tailbone. Did not feel it cracks. Now 10 days later,and since my fall, I feel absolutely no pain when walking or bending down or sitting or touching the area with pressure | Hi Thanks for your query Chat Doctor. As you have no pain on sitting, standing and bending. You have pain only on lifting heavy weight lifting, so you are unlikely to be having fracture. However, for complete exclusion of fracture you need to do your x-ray of sacral spine done. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Whenever I watch or see any sexual things I do not feel comfortable and do sexual thing on night and this kind acts going on continious three to four days approxe or sometimes without any sexual things remembering it works automatically Plz help me how can I control this .... due to this my health is going down day by day | Hi there ~ I understand your concern. You seem to have a common anxiety problem which is called OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder or a personality issue related to the same. I recommend that you see a doctor as soon as you can. I hope a psychiatrist can adequately help you with your condition using medications. Also, your condition is treated with psychotherapy as well, who can counsel you out of this problem. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day! |
I have had a severe cough x s 5 days. 4 days ago I started getting a severe burning sensation to the left of naval area when I cough, breath deeply or lay on that side. I also feel blaoted on left side, around kidney area as if there isn t enough space as usual. I have had kidneys stones and the burning is different. | HelloAccording to your query it seems that you are having two troubles. As you mentioned that you are an old case of renal stone. While cough, which is severe in nature is for 5 days. This cough may be due to some allergy or due to some infection. Physical examination by a physician will decide the type of cough. While burning sensation in naval area is due to renal stone. Bloating, burning sensation may be due to pain in stone. In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as physical examination is important. Good luck. |
Sir i feel burning in my penis after natural call when some amount of simene get over since 3 years and dr. ask me that after marriage you get cure from the same. Now i got married but still the problem is same however it get some low. what kind of treatment is available for my problem. Is it curable | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Most common causes for burning after urination are Urine Tract Infection, Urethritis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). I suggest you to consult a urologist for treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
pregnancy Hello I was wondering if you can answer a couple of questions i have. Im a 23 year old female and i have 2 children ages 5 and 3... After i had my 3 year old i got on birth control which would be the mirena.. I got that placed in November 2008 and i had it removed in December of 2010 i have took any meds or any other birth control once the mirena was removed. Ive beening trying to concieve every since i dont use protection dont take any meds so is there anything i can do to try and conceive... | Hi, I think you can take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your eggs. After using contraception for Long, ovaries get suppressed, and it takes around 1 year to return to normal. So, to speed up the process of conception, you can take medicines. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days. Also take progesterone after your eggs rupture. Talk to your doctor regarding this. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor. |
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