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My husband has been in the hospital for one wk with a wbc of 2100 and a fever.They are giving him double antibiotics however they cannot seem to pinpoint the infection. He is a cancer survivor 2yrs.I am thinking sepsis because sometimes it can be misdiagnosed. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Sepsis is a serious infection where toxins have spread through the blood stream. The high white cell count may mean he does have sepsis, but the original source may not be difficult to pinpoint. He would need blood test including a blood culture, urine tests, chest x-ray. The blood culture may need to be repeated to rule out infective endocarditis which is an infection involving the heart. It is treated with antibiotics hope this helps |
My 5 year old, non verbal son had been constipated took him to ER Monday pm. Urine test was negative. He is in complete agony upon any urination. He is holding his urine I am assuming because of pain. There is also a blue swollen vein near his pelvis at the top. He only peed twice today even after lots of fluids and also using miralax for constipation. THoughts, please | Hi, Thankyou for your questionBrief... It could be because of haemorroidsDetailed answer.... As constipation could be the main cause of hemorrhoids and which is causing pain during defecation and reluctance to urinate. My opinion would be got him checked by general surgeon and discuss further. To prevent from constipation make him eat more raw fruits and vegetables like carrots, cucumber,papaya. Hopefully my answer will be helpful. Chat Doctor. |
I had a liver transplant about a year ago. I still feel some internal pain some times. My question is how long will it take for healing I have also been experiencing some burnings in my upper and lower limbs. Is this normal? Could it be the resultof the medications that I am on? I am currently taking a combination of Prograph and Myfortic. Thank you in advance for answering my questions | Hello, The burning in upper and lower limbs that you are experiencing is suggestive of involvement of peripheral nerves. One of the causes, as you are rightly suspecting, could be medication side effects of the medication you are taking. As you are on immunosuppressant medication, so infection causing neuropathy is another possibility. You need to consult a neurologist and undergo tests like nerve conduction studies for further treatment. Good luck. |
i had my wisdom teeth taken out 6 days ago. around the 3rd day after extraction, one side of my mouth started becoming extremely painful. the pain extends all the way up half of my jaw. why does my jaw hurt so badly? also, the gum on one of my back molars completely pulls away. this is painful also. the site of where the tooth was taken is extremely deep and has canker sores. | Hiii, I have gone through your query, and I can understand through the painful situation you are going from because post extraction pain as per in your case is call Chat Doctor. In this condition you must visit your dentist for the cleaning of the extraction wound, because this cant be handled at only home care. Your dentist would clean the area thoroughly and place the medicated pack to the wound. You have to take antibiotics and painkiller medication prescribed by doctor to reduce the inflammation and pain. Some tips that you have to do at home are |
I had to go back to my nurse today as i was getting really bad side effects from the mini pill ceratte she has put me back onto the combined pill yasmin, i have 6 days left of the mini pills first month, if i start taking yasmin tomorrow how long until im protected fully from getting pregnant?? | Hello dear. Understand your concern. If you start new pack you are fully protected but period may be delayed first you should finish your 6 tab. Of mini pill, or you don't want to take it any more then, avoid unprotected sex or use condoms up to your next menstruation cycle. If you start new pack of Yasmin now then it surely protects you from pregnancy, but it delays your period. Whenever you finish your Yasmin tab. Then you got period. So I advised you that finish your tab & finish your next upcoming menstrual cycle, then start new pack of Yasmin from the first day of your next cycle.hope this guide you. Best regards. Chat Doctor. |
I have been suffering from a sinus infection for months now. Originally diagnosed in March of this year, I ve done 8 rounds of antibiotics. 6 rounds of leviquin and 2 of ceftin(?). My zygomatic implant was removed on the left side in May. 3 weeks ago yesterday, I had sinus reconstruction and cleaning surgery. Follow up today with ENT showed no noticeable signs of infection, but i still have all the symptoms. The worst is a headache that seems centered behind the right eye into the temple area. I am on a low dose blood pressure med with a history of high hematicrit due to carbon monoxide poisoning years ago. Today, my blood pressure is 150/95/92. I m wondering if the headache is likely due to the bloodpressure rather than sinus issues. | Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hypertension may cause the headache, but it is very less likely if sinusitis is there because sinusitis can cause the headache for sure, and it has to be taken into consideration first beside several other known and nonspecific reasons are there that may cause the headache, to find out the cause of headache is challenging if this is not the apparent one. Stress can be the cause too. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance. |
hi i have what i think is a mouth ulcer but the strange thing is that it has a black spot. i have had one or two before in the same place but never noticed the black spot. it is at the back of my mouth between the two rows of teeh on the rhs and is clearly visible when i open my mouth. | Hello, You may have a viral ulcer since you report this location with a prior occurrence. The changes with inflamed tissue may appear very dark. Trauma to an area with Chat Doctor. Different pigmentations in tissue can be normal such as a nevus or a change of tissue color can indicate concern requiring a biopsy to evaluate for a melanoma. An amalgam tattoo can occur with removal of older filings. I suggest rinsing the area with warm salt water. Maintain a soft diet, gentle daily dental care, stay HY |
Hey I am 26 yr. old girl . I have tremor problem ,actually it started some 7-8 years back from hand .Initially it was not regular at that time when i consulted a neurologist he gave me some multivitamin capsule . then 2-3 years back tremor started in whole body then again consulted a neurologist, got my EEG, ct scan , thyroid test done but reports were all normal. she prescribed me BETACAP TR 40mg. This problem of trembling increases whenever i suffer from stress or any good or bad news i have also been diagnosed with some mild depression and anxiety some 2-3 years back . i afraid am i suffering from early stage of parkinsons or any serious disease? | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given details, I can surely suggest that you are worried, rather apprehensive. I can say that you are Hyperion Chat Doctor. Health anxiety is a condition where people become apprehensive and anxious about their health. Now you, being apprehensive about your health, are also obsessive about the body tremor. You need to learn to ignore the tremor and continuous ignorance should keep it at bay. You may consult a psychologist for better treatment options like psychotherapy. If you still require my services on this aspect, you may post a direct query to me on this portal. Please include as many details as possible. I shall provide psychotherapy treatment tailor made for you which should help you good. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
my 18 months old son was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism 29 days after birth and has been on Thyronorm ever since. currently he takes 21 mcg thyronorm daily. his next blood test is scheduled for next week. but since the past month he has been keeping unwell, with recurrent cough and cold and fever. last week he even had to take antibiotics for 5 days (Zocef). for the past 2 weeks, he has been passing hard stool, and of very little quantity as well. since starting the antibiotics he has got full blown constipation and i had to give him Duphalac once 2.5 ml. then i am giving him prune juice every day for the past 3 days but still his stool is hard and scanty. my question is, with all his infections, will his CRP levels rise and will that cause elevated TSH? should I wait for some time to let his body lower the CRP and let TSChatDoctore down on its own or get the blood test done right away? our paediatric endocrinologist was confident that his is a transient case and was actually looking forward to reducing the dose on our last visit but now i am afraid that the dose will have to be increased instead. | Thanks for posting on Chat Doctor. Congenital hypothyroidism needs to be treated with thyroxine (thermoform) which is already being given. Generally the dose is reduced after 6 months after checking the levels. Do not worry about it and your pediatric endocrinologist will know what to do as it is a very simple condition. Many child Chat Doctor. Your doctor is right in this regard.CRP is unrelated to TSH levels and do not link the two. Constipation can occur in response to medicines or diet. Assuming that your child is above 6 months (as you have introduced food like prune juice), you may give high fiber diet to your child, although lactulose should also be effective. Include green leafy vegetables in the mashed and boiled food to be given to him. Vegetables are a major source of fiber. Lettuce, Swiss chard, raw carrots, and spinach are good. You may also give |
I am a 26 yr old female, Yesterday I ate dinner and had intense pain in my lower abdominal and pelvis both on the left side, the pain caused me to regurgitate my dinner and I had an urge to urinate the whole time but didnt have to go. The pain lasted a few hours then became less intense. I woke up the next day with no pain then again after eating breakfast the pain came back. I didnt regurgitate this time but the pain was the same and same urge to urinate and again became less inentense . What is the cause of this? | Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Urge to urinate and abdominal pelvic pain and regurgitation symptoms - It looks like renal / ureteric calculus.2. The other cause is if there are symptoms after the intake of food - then it goes towards the bowel pathology (but you have not mentioned any bowel symptoms) so we take it as incidental.3. Mean wile you can take a painkiller and see if resolves fine. If not then you have to see your doctor and get an ultrasound abdomen done, which will help to reach diagnosis. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. |
my wife is 32 years old and had 4 miscarriages out of which last one was ectopic though we have checked the fallopian tubes twice are without blockages and also has PCOD ovary is arcurate she has undergone iui this time all the possible tests have been done and there is no such problem detected which could stop the baby growing will iui work? | Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. GUI is a method get pregnancy. But it won't solve problem of miscarriage. Your recurrent miscarriage needs to be investigated by a specialist. Please see an IVF specialist or fetal medicine specialist for evaluation of miscarriage and then try for pregnancy. If there is arcuate uterus (not ovary as you mentioned), it needs to be evaluated as to how severe it is by laparoscopy. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Chat Doctor. |
I have pain in the palm of my hand, below the thumb when I golf, type or try to unscrew something hard. My physician thought it could be carpal tunnel and gave me a wrist brace to wear at night. It s been about 2 months wearing the brace, the pain is better than before but still there. Your thoughts? | Hello I have studied your case, I consider that there was no injury/trauma to your wrist. As per your history there is possibility of De Quarries tenosynovitis. Physiotherapy like USG and TENS will help in relieving symptoms. Avoid twisting activity of wrist. Till time continue your medication. If not relieved local steroid injection will help, you can take that after consulting your treating doctor. Last aspect remains surgical release as long term cure. Another probability of carpal tunnel can be considered in which there is swelling over wrist. There is nerve compression near wrist which leads to pain on movement. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
I recently have had a increase in my heart rate 90-100. So I went and saw a Cardio MD. My BP in always kinda low 112/64, but heart rate high. My Cardio MD did an echo and checked other areas to. She found that my liver was a little large she said it was 7cm. I have never smoked or do I drink. I did have a total thyrectomy 11 yrs ago with a stage 1 cancer had radiation. I am a retired RN now. I do take Vicodine PRN for compression fx to my back. My MD did order blood lab liver enzine and a ct of my liver, my apt is next week. What is going on??? I am also a vegetarian, drink no caffeen. | Hi thanks for asking question. When heart rate is above 100 then it is called tachycardia, and it is of concern. Your Heart rate is less than 100, so not much worried about it. Here elevation of heart rate might be secondary to inflammatory or infectious condition. So your doctor want to rule out liver infection like hepatitis by liver enzyme study. If persistent elevated heart rate more than 100 than electrocardiogram done to rule out cardiac cause. I hope you understand my concern. Wish u good health |
My granddaughter started putting her legs in a frog position and rubs her vulva on the floor often, esp When upset . When I tell her that is private and take her to her room she gets very upset. She started doing this around 1 and is 2 now. What should we do? | Hi there. Thank you for contacting us. She may be trying to scratch it because it is itchy. This is most likely caused by a yeast infection. Take a look and see if there is any white substance around the area. Also look in her mouth for the white substance that will wipe off with your finger or a toothbrush. You probably will most likely see it on her tongue or the inside of her teeth. Take her to the pediatrician and get a prescription for the yeast infection. |
I smoke poppers (weed & tobacco) in a bong, everyday. Ive been doing so for the past 3yrs.I had always been a tobacco smoker since age 14, about a pack a day. At age 16 i started smoking pot daily aswell. at age 20 i started smoking poppers. i quit smoking instantly, no cravings at all and i was only going through 2 smokes a day and about a gram of weed. however, I started coughing up dark brown chunks of phlem, throughout the day, everyday. Am i doing more damage to myself and lungs? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Smoking in any form is harmful for the body. Especially tobacco smoke is most dangerous. It damages lung the most. It causes constant irritation and inflammation in the lungs. Furthermore, it weakens lung defense and make it prone for infection. So better to first quit smoking as soon as possible, it is not good habit. Consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection and lung cancer. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So quit smoking, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
This past Friday I was in a motorcycle crash in which I broke 4 lower left ribs. I am told that is just going to take time and there is really nothing I can do... I feel like my abdomen is blouted... Is this normal and is there anything I can do for it? | Hi. Thanks for your query. This is not normal. The bloating of the abdomen with a history of an accident which has broken lower ribs indicate investigation to see whether there is any internal injury to the abdominal viscera. I would advise you the following |
I was sexually active with my fiancee everyday starting July 17-24. We were active several times during the day everyday and did not use protection. I am taking birth control. the 17th however was supposed to be the start of my period, so I did not take a pill that day. i didnt actually start until late on the 18th. I also took a pill late on the 22nd. Would it possible for me to become pregnant? If so, when should I take a pregnancy test. | Hi, Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Since your period was only one day late and your cycle was at its end, technically speaking you can't get pregnant. The danger days are when you ovulate and in your case the ovulation process had ended days ago. So relax, you're not pregnant. But in the future, you know try to use a condom at least. It's always better to have some kind of protection. I hope this answered your question. |
Hi I have blood in semen and in urine sometimes just at beginning and other times at the end. Seven years ago I had a chondrosarcoma in the neck low grade which was removed by surgery. Spa levels checked and fine and blood test for cancer clear. I am 36 years old and male. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Blood in semen may be temporary or long term. There are many causes of blood is semen. Trauma, infection, tuberculosis or cancer in genitourinary tract can lead to this. You should wait for some time. If it becomes normal then it's ok. If it remains same then you need to go for further investigation and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
helloi am 31 yrs hypertensive for past 1yr under medication (tragit 40), for past 20 days i find difficult in sleeping for even 4 hr a day because i can feel my heart beat. i had consulted physician he had prescribed propanolol, sedative and asked me to continue targit 40 and my BP is under control. whenever i take sedative ill my sleep but my problem persist when i stop sedative, i am not an smoker or alcoholic. pls give me suggestion. | Hello Sir/ma'am.your problem at the outset seems to me like an anxiety disorder. Either you are worried about some reason or there is something in your subconscious mind that is bothering you. So to me what I would suggest is .you go for some relaxation therapies like yoga or meditation or some relaxing techniques like body massages or Reiki that would cool down your mind and in case you are unable to do it all by yourself then take the help of a clinical psychologist to guide you |
Im a 20yr old female, and I have some strange sore lumps under my skin in the abdomen area. They are only sore to put pressure on them. I am overweight. The one lump thats above my belly button is the most sore. It doesnt move around. I can actually pintch it and its about an intch thick. I am going to see my doctor but I want an idea of what it could be. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some soft tissue tumor like dermatofibroma or dermatofibroma sarcoma proteins or some other mass lesion. You should go for ultrasound study first to know exact location and origin. If needed go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
I have had a rash that started 3 mos., ago, that were small blisters on my back, chest and stomach. Went to urgent care and was given steroids. Did not go away, went to er and had low potassium and gave me topical steroid cream. Still not go away, went to my dr., and thought it was a fungis rash. Got a little better by taking a vaginal yeast infection pill once a week for 4 weeks. Started to go away and wont seem to go away, Help!!!!! | Hello, Thanks for the query, If there was a response to antifungal, probably you have a yeast infection. Treatment might need to be continued for a longer period. Better get a culture and sensitivity test done from the blister fluid. This will confirm the diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.https |
please describe the seman analysis,quantity=4ml;colour=opaque gray;liquifaction time=45minutes;viscocity=normal;spermcount=66million/ml;active motility=40%,slugghish=30%,non-motile=30%;morphology-normal=60%,ab-normal=40%;leucocytes=10-12/hpf;erythocytes=1-2;please tell me result of the test and guide me if have problem to resolve it. | Hello Your report may suggest semen infection. Infection is indicated by presence of excessive pus cells and few RBC in semen. You need proper clinical examination and further investigations. Besides clinical examination you may need routine hologram, RBS,culture and sensitivity of semen and ultrasound of scrotum. Proper antibiotics depend upon culture and sensitivity report. Motility should be at least 55 %. You have normal motility. Sperm count is also normal. It should be at least 20 millions/ml. Sperm morphology is also normal. Rest of the findings like semen volume, liquefaction time etc. are normal. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
iam male 34/176cms/85 kgs.recently i went for my professional med check up .my bp came out to be 148/107! i have left smoking for 11 months now .when i used to smoke it was 140/90. but last year it was normal. however i was on gm diet for one week. i am a social drinker and non veg. pl advice | Hello, I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to anxiety or any other metabolic disorder. I don't think that stopping smoking is related to this clinical situation. For this reason, I recommend performing some tests in order to investigate for other secondary causes |
I have a freind who is a borderline Hep C case. What can be done to convert him from borderline to negative. The doctor has told him that he should not be worried because it is a borderline case. The doc says that he is a carrier and that there is no medication for it. Can someone comment on the case. Is this something new ? what have people who were borderline cases done whihc this friend of mine can do ? | Hi thanks for asking question.... Your friend is HCV positive borderline. Means his OD optical density value reading by ELISA is near to cut off range ... Not markedly elevated.... In such case it is better to perform confirmatory test for hepatitis c by molecular method or nucleic acid test (NAT)... If he remains positive usually for more than six months then it could be carrier ..... Clinical follow-up necessary...Meanwhile, avoid alcohol with Chat Doctor. . Take carrot, Indian gooseberry, spinach, lemon juice, apple etc. more ... Consult gastroenterologist for your case. You can post your report for further advise. Take care |
Hi Im a 40 year old woman experiencing quite severe pain in my lower abdomen on the right, kind of near my hip. Its deep inside and clearly not my hip. I feel I am frequently urinating and my appetite is not very good. I seem to feel full even though I only eat half of what is in my plate and sometimes less. I also sometimes feel a bit bloated. Im more concerned that the pain is connected. | HI. The causes of the pains as per your history may be related to the appendicitis or other structures in the right lower qua Chat Doctor. You have a pain on the right lower abdomen, frequent urination, inability to eat and feeling bloated even on half of the diet you take can be related to other causes like |
dear sir , my husbands sperm count is very low it is reported as first, 16million /ml and only 7% are active motility and scan report says that bilateral mild grade 1 vericoceole. and one doctor said surgery is best, and no alternative. another doctor said suggested drugs are coQ efort , venex and semento, after one month by using these drugs his count goings to 40millions /ml and 50% active. my husband stopped these medicin after onemonth now his count report says oligozoospermatozoa and scan report says same as above. now my gynacolagyst given ayurvedic medicine is Bangshil and Fortege. dear sir which one is best method to increse sperm count , how much time taking to concieve | HAI, your husband sperm count comes to normal after one month of medication. So medication responded to your sperm count nevertheless grade one varicocele. As beings and cortege together will be effective for increasing sperm count. Both are effective medicine as far as my practical experience.I prefer your earlier medication as it already taken and got effect in regard to your sperm count. As soon as your husband sperm count becomes normal chance of conceiving is more. Hard enough to comment on time. Thank you hope I answered your query |
I am 48 yrs old female have swollen ankles painful legs knees are also swollen I have swollen veins in my legsgets terrible pain running down my legs durning the nights.The pain is a burning throbbing pain.I was told touse reparil gel for my veins.Please help | Hello, I think that the pain and swelling in your ankle is from varicose veins of your leg. The blood does not circulate easily and may cause thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis. I think that you should do a Doppler ultrasound examination of the lower extremities blood vessels to exclude this option. Wish you quick improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi. I need your help. 2 years back when I intended to stop masturbating, I didn t even have wet dreams for 20 -25 days. But now I am in big trouble. I am so weak as I started masturbating at the age of 10, of course that s when our muscles and bones are growing but that was an unfortunate happening. Now I am 19, that makes 17 and before that I was alright. But after 17 something really bad happened and I started having wet dreams every day. That made me really weak, my mind was flustered. I stopped doing work because my body was not getting the energy as it was lost during wet dreams. But the main thing is that its half slippery water and half sperms. Now I have become very weak, and I just want my sperms to get out. I have no pleasure while masturbating and I am 19. I have become very sensitive, when my penis touches anything it gets erect. I am losing alot of energy. If my wet dreams occur at the same rate after 20-25 days. Then I ll be very happy. I don t know what to do. Help me, thank you. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern.It's totally a false belief that masturbation or wet Chat Doctor. It will never affect our health. Many people masturbates daily and its very safe act to do. It also don't affects the development of body as if you are worrying at the age of 19 years. Starting a masturbation will get your wet |
im having a rash on my face, i have been perscribed a medicine shampoo for my scalp and a cream for my face to get rid of it, but today it is all sticky and flaky and itchy at the same time, and it is really painful, is there anything i can do for the time being to sooth it before i next put my cream on? i had impertigo once which was similar and the doctor told me to put olive oil on it to stop the flaking, would that be something i could so on this rash or not? | Dear rubyalicebutcheryou are probably suffering from seborrhea dermatitis an antihistamine can be added to your current treatment to alleviate itching. And a topical antibiotic can also be added to the current cream that has been prescribed. I am assuming that there is no topical antibiotic in the cream given to you and have patience. If the above were prescribed by your dermal then you may follow up with him. If no dermal was consulted then do visit him to see if the cream prescribed was correct regards Chat Doctor. |
I am going for an EEG follow up for possible seizures . I have been treated in the past for PTSD and gad, however I am off all my medication right now . I also have trouble wearing my CPAP lately. What should I expect, and should I ask him anything specifically? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Most common cause for trouble in wearing CPAP mask is inappropriate pressure settings. So ask your doctor to do titration study to determine pressure levels needed for comfortable mask wearing. Once pressures are adequate, you will be able to wear CPAP mask comfortably. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Pain satuatiated around hip joint but extends down right leg all the to big right toe. Started out I Tr ought arthritis, getting older, 61 years. nOw I think this all makes more sense. Does it sound more like bulging or herniated or neither, unbearable pain. ZMRI scheduled tomorrow? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of yours the pain is radiating in nature it could be a degenerative disc changes leading to pinching of the nerve and the symptoms pass on by the course of the nerve. As you mentioned the pain is radiating up to the toe it could be related to the L5-S1 nerve root which is common. It is common because of two major reasons. - the L5- S1 level is the mobile joint, and also it is the most weight-bearing joint as well. Since you are 61, the disc degenerative changes can be expected and the treatment will be guided accordingly. Post MRI with simple painkillers and physical therapy you will respond well. In my clinical practice such cases respond well to a combination of Chat Doctor. Also, exercises are implemented to stabilize the spinal column and avoid future remissions. Also a complete near normal functionality is achieved with physical therapy. RegardsJay In |
Hello, im a 27 yr old male and have noticed white sore bumps/lumps that appear to be hard skin on my frenulum, and at points these lumps have split and caused very small lacerations on my penis. Which needless to say are particularly sore | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely yeast infection. It is better to show your GP or dermatologist and confirm it. For such case I advise ointments witChatDoctorbination of fluconazole and quinolone for local application. I also advise not to use soaps as it causes more irritation. You can use warm water or saline for cleaning. Hypoallergic soaps like detail can be used if you really want to use soap. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query. |
I had torn my frenulum (frenulum breve) a few days ago. I have two small bumps that are at opposing sides of the tear that are really sensitive and stick out about .5-1cm. Will these bumps heal and retract on their own or will they continue to be sensitive and look hideous? I understand my options with frenuloplasty/circumcision, I just want to know if these bumps will heal on their own, and what the odds are that my banjo string or frenulum will heal and not tear again. Added info | Dear patient thank you for the question. Here is my input regarding the 2 small bumps.1) Hematoma |
A month ago I had a lower right wisdom tooth pulled. Im 54 years old -- very traumatic. For the past week Im been having pain in my upper and lower gums and side of my face, opposite the surgery site. It feels a bit like a migraine. What do you suggest it could be? Thank you. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain on the face could be because of the disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint secondary to opening your mouth during extraction causing damage to the joint. The pain in the gums can be because of the gum or tooth infection. Consult an oral physician and get it diagnosed. If I am your treating doctor, I would suggest you to take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone for joint problem. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. Take soft diet. Regarding your gum or tooth infection, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After that you can get the tooth or gums treated. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
I had scaling done 1 week ago get it done every 4 months never had problem before. Went back to my dentist because my gums have be sore and inflamed she gave me antibiotics just in case of infection. It is still sore on the bottom right hand side of my mouth it worried me this has never happened to me before. Cant figure out why now after having it done for so many years.. | Hello |
I was playing raquetball and i took a step and feel too much weight on one leg. And after 30 secs i felt a pinching sentation. That was yesternight and i woke up today, barely being able to walk on the leg. What happened? And what can i to relieve the pain? | Hi. You had a soft tissue impingement in your ankle... Nothing to worry... I suggest you to... Kindly do a lot of icing frequently.... Gentle massage over calf and muscles on outer aspect of leg... Gentle stretching over the calf... If possible roll an ice bottle under the leg... I also recommend stretching of gluteus, Hamstrings... Keep it compressed witChatDoctorpression bandage. Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any more help in this regard... |
Husband just recently had pneumonia and was in the hospital for 5 day he is now home and hasnt smoked in 15 days yah, his blood pressure is crazy he is on medication and he just took it and its 112 ove 68 is this good or bad, I worry that its to low he say he feels fine, he was taking predisone and antibodicts for his pneumonia and copd, could he be getting sick again ? | Hi, His blood pressure level with the medication is at a controlled level, and it is important that he'd continue taking the medication to prevent blood pressure elevations, which is not good in the long run. And also considering that he is taking steroids, which are known to have side effects of blood pressure elevations. As to having COPD, it puts him at higher risk of having recurrent exacerbations, as well as pneumonia, and I would suggest a pneumococcal and flu vaccine which is available with your doctor, to decrease the risk of COPD exacerbations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello Dr. Chandan,I do have a tight foreskin. I came to know that betnovate cream is useful for that and it helps in stretching/loosening the tight foreskin. Is it true? If yes, can you please share about what quantity of that betnovate gel should be applied? | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Betamethasone 0.1% ointment (Renovate tube) is a topical steroid. Usually applied to the foreskin 2-3 times per day. It may take a few months of application before a response is seen. 80% of people will respond to topical dexamethasone when it is applied correctly 3 times per day for 8-12 weeks. The function of the steroid is to gradually thin the skin and make it stretchy. This will allow the head of the penis to begin to dilate the foreskin as it is stretched over the head. Application of the cream should be done with the foreskin retracted until it is tight and shiny. The cream is then applied to the foreskin. The foreskin should be held in the retracted position for 20 seconds to allow the head of the penis to gradually dilate the foreskin. |
My Creatinine level has gone from 1.4 to 1.6 in 5 weeks. BUN to creatine ratio is low.BUN is within range. However I have been on lithium and my lithium level went from 0.4 to 1.1 in the same 5 weeks. My question is does this seem lithium related? Perhaps my kidneys were having trouble filtering the lithium and creatinine along with it. Is this feasible? Thanks | Hi, It is suggestive of lithium induced kidney disease. Based on the history you seem to have developed lithium induced progressive decline in kidney function, evidenced by increasing serum creatinine level. The lithium causes direct injury to the kidney tubules. Once you stop taking lithium the creatinine may revert to its normal level. Consult your psychiatrist for an alternate effective but a safer medication to treat your bipolar disorder. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I just switched from ativan to klonopin 3 weeks ago and am even more depressed than before. I tried effexor and liked it but, I have low bp and high heart rate when I stand POTS syndrome. The effexor makes my hr go up a lot more, 3rd day standing hr was 170. The Dr. Started me out at 150mgs. The only drug I have had luck with has been paxil at 30mgs. Are paxil and Klonopin a good mix? I also read that K decreases seratonin, is this true? If so, should paxil be able to pull me out of the terrible mood Im in, crying, fearful ect? Im hoping that the Paxil will kick in and I can start weaning the 1mg I am taking of K. My psych said the Ativan was giving me paridoxical effect after 8 months. I feel the K is doing that too so I want to get off at some point. Thank you!! Brooke | Hello and The combination of pail and Klonopin is fine but --it should give good results to you too!. It is not that every patient will have good results with a particular combination. In cases like yours - you have some results with pail 30 mg, so I think it will be good that you increase the dosage further to 45-50\u00a0mg daily. If you adequate response then it's ok, but if there is no adequate response- then I have had very good results in such cases by adding quetiapine . Quetiapine not only controls anxiety/sadness but also give well deserved station. It reduces the need to take Klonopin to a large extent. So, please meet your psychiatrist and discuss these points. I hope the reply helps feel free to ask more queries |
Hi my husband has high blood pressure aortic 3.5 cm anyuresm. He takes meds for blood pressure he has been having nausea for a week now.. he takes protonics it gets worse when he eats. My fatherinlaw just suffered a massive heart attack on thurs. My husband is stubborn. I am concerned it may be his heart with the nausea symptons thanks i have been trying to get him to go to hospital | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will explain you something and give you my opinion. Nausea might have different causes. It can originate from gastrointestinal problems or other than this. Sometimes a hypertensive crises can be manifested with headache, chest discomfort, blurred vision, nausea or vomiting. So, if we are dealing with a hypertensive person, It's important to measure the blood pressure during these symptoms. As you explain, the symptoms gets worse after eating. So, my opinion is that it must be related with a gastrointestinal problem. Ischemic heart disease that can lead to heart attach in general has different symptoms. Usually heart problems are manifested with chest pains. They are retro-Stern, squeezing or like tightness that last for 5-20 minutes. If a person is having a heart attach, he might experience hard pains, nausea or vomiting. But this is a Chat Doctor. So, if he just complains of nausea strongly related to eating, it must be a gastrointestinal problem (esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas). Even though, as he is a hypertensive person, and he has hereditary for heart disease is mandatory to make a heart check up. I will recommend an abdominal echo, an electrocardiogram, a cardiac echo, a fool blood analyze, stress test and maybe a fibroid-gastro-schopy if it is possible. All this will better clear the situation. So, I have to tell you that you should not worry, but just try to convince your husband to make this simple examinations. Hope I was helpful. Best regards |
hi , i m kaushik 23 yrs old. I had chicken pox 3 weeks ago . I got some spots in my face.I consulted a doctor .He gave me triglow cream ,drantox cap and one sunscreen lotion. Those spots are now becoming reddish . i am fearing that the products might have any side effects or they work like this only.......Plz help me out... | Hello Nashik, Welcome to Chat Doctor. It seems you have got local irritation to the cream (TRIAL) you have used. It called Contact irritant dermatitis. Nothing to worry as your skin will be fine soon. I would advise you a well course of oral prednisolone in low dose (5-10\u00a0mg). Apply a mild corticosteroid like demonize and antibiotic like music acid twice a day. After good quality moisturizer like detail DAM twice a day over full face. Avoid use of any cosmetics/face wash for few days. Avoid direct sun exposure and use water-based sunscreen before stepping out in sun. Hope this was useful. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hi, My father is 70yrs old and was recently admitted in hospital witChatDoctorplaints of low sodium (120). He was then discharged in a few days once his sodium levels were 132. But he was depressed and had delusions. Consulted a Neuro and he said he is having mild dementia/alzhimers. He initially gave aricept, nexito plus and vit b12 tablets for a week...nothing improved | Hello, dementia is a chronic condition that impairs the functional capacity of the patient, causing memory loss and other deficits as the disease progresses. I can't - obviously - explain your fathers condition without having examined him but I'm sure the neurologist is more than capable to handle such situations. After dementia becomes evident, you can't expect a great improvement, and you can't expect him to get back to normal. The Chat Doctor. Despite that, you should discuss how he's going with the neurologist. The neurologist should re-assess your father and perhaps modify his treatment regimen. Kind Regards! |
For the last two years I have started sneezing as soon as my body temperature changes - i.e. moving from an airconditioned space to a non air conditioned space; in the gym after exercises, The doctors prescribed a nasal spray, but that does not work all the time. Any help would be appreciated. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, First we need to identify the cause for sneeze, if it is due to any allergen mere using of nasal spray will not reduce the symptoms. If you are having any allergic manifestations or allergy to any of the allergen, you have to take oral medicines to control the symptoms and avoid the allergen causing the symptoms respectively. You need to test for Skin prick test to identify the allergen causing the symptoms, and then we can plan the further mode of treatment. Thank you. |
Hi..my mother is 52 yrs old....she is having a terrible back ache and now some watery pimples have arrived on that portion...is this harpies? How can it be cured? She is having really a very bad pain .Also her hands go numb from quite a few years..n she has a terrible pain..unable to hold anything from hands.are these two things interrelated. ..plz answer my query. | Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorYou are concerned about your mother recently developing pain and a rash. This rash as you describe it sounds like shingles. Shingles is caused by the chicken pox virus and can re-emerge years later. The shingles are a red rash with blisters and moderate to severe pain in the rash area. This can be treated with antiviral medications and pain medications. I recommend that she seek medical attention immediately, so she can start treatment right away and get relief for the pain. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care questions and concerns |
I just recently had a TB skin test. I ve had the TB vaccine since I was born in a foreign country, and that information wasn t passed on to the nurse that gave me the test; due to this the test came up positive, and my skin has reacted. I was curious as to how I should take care of the affected area to decrease my discomfort and if it will scar at all. | Hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Simple home remedies for allergy which you can do yourself at home itself |
thanku. At 6pm tonight i took 1 of these tablets plus 2 cyklokapron tablets to stop the hemoraging NOW 4 hours later it is (i feel) almost stopped although it has not.Quite unatural. Would this cause my tummy to (block up?) swell? How does the bleeding stop? Where does it go? Should I have just let nature take its course? YES i have had trouble for many years and yes i am a worrier Gail 49 half years old | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Yes, it would stop bleeding. It's good, as it reduces anemia.2. No, it would not cause abdominal swelling. 3. It forms hard clot and stops bleeding from blood vessel. The blood stays in the blood vessel, where it is supposed to be.4. Excessive bleeding could be due to fibroid or endometrial abnormalities due to hormonal imbalance. Ultrasound abdomen and endometrial biopsy will be beneficial in management. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
I have symptoms of positional vertigo and tinnitus (dizziness, ears ringing, occasional headaches). Eating any high- sodium foods makes them worse, but ginger capsules and coffee help me feel better temporarily. I tried the Epley maneuver but it doesn t really help. I saw an ENT for initial screening who found nothing physically wrong with my ears and wants me to take an expensive balance test which I cannot afford. I don t know how much more of this I can take. What else can I do about this? | HelloYour problem has its origin in the malfunction of inner ear. Inner ear assists our body in keeping balance and is in proximity to our hearing apparatus. Your symptoms are suggestive of Deniers disease. Tests of hearing also are part of the work up. Unfortunately there are not many good tests of balance which definitely assist in the treatment. You can discuss with your ENT specialist regarding the utility of the tests that he wants to do. As for as treatment is concerned, avoid triggers which you already have realized. During periods of dizziness many medications can help. If problems persist in spite of that then there are surgical options available. Good luck. |
I have been taking Seroquel for 2 years now, one 25 mg pill 3 times a day. it has been great to me. I am wanting to start taking supplements, specifically L-arginine and L-tyrosine and evening primrose. Can I take these supplements while I m taking Seroquel? Thanks for the help. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.It's good that you have benefited a lot with Seroquel. You may take the supplements L-arginine and L-tyrosine and evening primrose. They are safe and can be used with Seroquel. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link |
My son is 24 years old. He is feeling dizzy and extremely tired. 3 days ago he fainted after feeling like he was going to throw up. He was able to eat something, but then felt chilled and exhausted. He seemed to do better for a couple of days, and now today is starting to feel the same symptoms but has no appetite. My son has been very healthy and has never had a serious health issue. He is a college student and is not currently living at home. Ive suggested that he go to his student health clinic, but wondered what could cause the dizziness, loss of appetite. I am concerned that he may faint while driving to/from class. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Feeling dizzy and ill is not a very specific finding, meaning it could be a manifestation of many conditions, so more info or tests might be necessary. Also, it is not clear since when have the issues appeared and whether you have had any tests. One possibility for light-headedness would be anemia, whicChatDoctormonly manifests with dizziness and tiredness. Heart rhythm and function abnormalities would also lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain and other organs so would also justify those symptoms. Another possibility would be metabolic alterations, like diabetes, altered kidney or liver function, electrolyte abnormalities. Hormonal causes like thyroid dysfunction or nutritional ones like vitamin B12 deficiencies must be considered as well. If the symptoms have appeared only very recently it might be a simple transitory viral infection which are generally transitory and need only rest and HY Chat Doctor. So I would start evaluation with some routine cheap tests to screen for anemia, infections and metabolic issues like complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, glucose, liver and kidney function, electrolyte panel, thyroid function, vitamin B12 levels, EKG. I remain at your disposal for other questions. |
The sole of my feet are feeling hot in the night and makes me feel very uncomfortable i cant even walk.i usually put a cold wet handkerchief on them or step on a wet cloth for relieve!kindly tell me what could be the reason???what should i do???kindly advice. | Hello, Pins & needles feeling (hotness) in the feet, difficulty in walking is an indication of nerve disease or nerve inflammation. It looks like Peripheral Neuropathy. You are suggested to visit a GP & get physically examined. Get all Nerve Conduction tests, Nerve biopsy, skin biopsy, Imaging tests & blood tests done. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected. In the meantime take vitamin B6, B12 with folic acid & minerals (calcium, zinc, magnesium). Stay away from addictions if any. Maintain blood sugar levels to normal else it will trigger nerve inflammation. Do not get overweight. Avoid oily food. Take berries, fruits, veggies, whole grain, food rich in calcium, protein & iron. You can take low-fat dairy products. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
MY NAME IS CHRISTINA AND MY QUESTION IS, KNUCKLES ON MY HANDS 1) RING FINGER YESTERDAY HAD A BIG BRUISE ON IT JUST ALL THE SUDDEN AND THE TIP OF MY FINGER WAS GOING NUMB & TURNING YELLOW; I MASSAGED IT & GOT COLOR BACK & TODAY BETTER SWOLLEN WITH BRUISE 2) NOW ANOTHER ONE APPEARED ON POINTER FINGER ON DIFFERENT HAND TODAY I DID NOT HURT IT IN ANY WAY TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN - GETTING CONCERNED ABOUT THIS STRANGE ACCURANCE- DO YOU KNOW WHATS HAPPENING? | Hi I am Chat Doctor. . In my opinion that could be a kind of arthritis either gouty or rheumatoid , usually these symptoms may come from cold weather. For my patients I suggest some lab investigations like urinalysis, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) , ASCOT (anti streptomycin O title) , Rf (Rheumatoid factor) for proper evaluation and management of the underlying cause. You may use painkillers like NSAIDs like Advil tab when needed, hot massages with topical gels, high fluid intake and low protein and salty meals till the results come. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. |
I have a large lump in front of my right ear and my glands are swollen on my neck (I believe they are my lymph nodes). The lymph nodes are sore in my neck and my jaw is a bit sore, but other than that I have no illness. Im not sure if I should see a doctor. I know they say that when your lymph nodes are swollen it is a sign of infection, but I have had no fever and no sickness. What could this be? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. The large lump in front of your ear could be due to parotid gland swelling, and with the presence of lymph nodes in the neck and a sore jaw, it is more likely to be a malignant growth of the parotid. I would strongly recommend that you show it to a surgeon for a clinical evaluation and get needle biopsy of the parotid and the lymph nodes to help reach a diagnosis. As further management will depend upon these evaluations. Hope I have been helpful. |
I had a nerve injury to my foot done by accident by a surgeon in dec of 2009. Since then, I have been on Norco, Percocet , and Valium as well as something to sleep. I have had nerve graft surgery which was my 6th surgery on the foot and heading into the 7th surgery for the toes because they have retreated backwards. I think I take too much Norco (about 5-6/day 10/325) and Percocet (about 3/day 10/325); the Percocets have been for the last several months and the Norco for 2 years. I have decided to get off of all of it and I need to know how on my own without rehab . I still have pain in the foot, but I hate the meds and how they alter my personality, my energy level and just knowing that I take meds. Can you help me? | Dear user, very sorry to hear about your injury. You have to keep in mind that chronic neuropathic pain is very hard to control, something I think you know by now. Its very important that you keep on working with your rehab, getting off your medication by your own completely might have negative consequences on your situation, talk it through with your doctor to lower the doses or change to milder form until you feel better without them. Legs messages might help but without proper pain medications and rehab your injury might not get better as fast as you wish. I hope this advice helped you, and please get better soon. Best regards, |
hi, Recently, for about 1 or 2 weeks, i feel a pain in the upper mid section of my back. I am a smoker and while i inhale cigarettes, i feel the pain gets deeper. I do not feel it in my chest, It does not feel like its the lungs, I do not have problems breathing, or any other side effect either. No sweating or numbness either. I have been experiencing pain through all my back lateley and it feels like if I had done a wrong movement. Should I be worried?, I am afraid of something serious. | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your back and chest. Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation. This can be related to smoking also. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRC [CHEST] and EMG- CV [nerve conduction study]For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. 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 son was stung on the side of his neck by a yellow jacket tonight. He started to develop hives on his arms and legs (just a few) and I gave him Benadryl, ibuprofen, and put ice on the sting. He is complaining that his neck is stiff, but it only hurts when he moves it. Is the stiffness normal? | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor An allergic reaction is the common response to a sting by a yellow jacket. The muscle pain that he is experiencing is due to the inflammatory response from the sting. It is not an unusual response. If there is a history of allergies, the allergic response can be worse. If his allergic reaction is not improving then it would be best to take him to the doctor to be seen and treated. I hope this helps |
hi, I know a girl who is anorexic and has been for about 3 years, she also hasn t gotten her period in 3 years, I have a few questions. question 1, she suspects she has cervical cancer because of not having her period, could anorexia have caused her to get cancer? question2, is she sterile now because she hasn t had her period in so long? question 3, if she isn t sterile how much longer can she go being anorexic before her ovaries shrivel up and die and becomes sterile? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, After going through your history, anyone who is anorexic for so long develops nutritional deficiencies of various type, which reduces immunity not only risk of various infection increases also of malignancy(Cervical). Absence of period is amenorrhea may be due to other reasons also like Anemia, hormonal imbalance, Thyroid disorder. Cervical cancer is known to be associated with HPV infection, Please note there is vaccine available for it. Please take care Visit a Physician/Psychiatrist and Gynecologist to examine her and investigate accordingly and once cause is detected she can be treated. Take care Good Luck. |
My husband has a cold and yesterday all day had developed a paining his left shoulder...if feels muscular in nature as the rhomboids felt hick and tight, along with traps and lebator scapula. His blood pressure was 165 93 with 65 beats per minute and 18 breathsba minute....according the clinic, we was given muscle relaxant and anti inflam.... Do you or anyone think I am over reacting to tell him to get his but to a hospital?? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that typical heart pains have some characteristics. They are usually retro-sternal pains likes quizzing, tightness or heaviness. They high irradiate to both arms, neck and jaw. Usaly last 5-20 minutes. Pains that last all day long are not typical heart pains. They might be muscular, Celtic or neurotic pains. So, my opinion is that you should not worry about your husband but to be absolutely sure he can make a cardiac check up. If I was the treating doctor I will recommend some examination like a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and walls, a full blood analyze and a street test if it is possible. It is also necessary to clear the blood pressure situation. We talk about hypertension if we have mean value that exceeds 140 / 90mmHg. A person might have high value during emotional and physicals trees so It's mandatory to judge on mean values. This examination might clear the situation even though I think you should not worry, it doesn't seem anything serious. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor. |
My resting heart rate is 104 beats per minute and I think that might be a little high | Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety. Anyway, considering your symptoms, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests in order to investigate other possible disorders that may mimic this clinical situation |
hello! ive been having constant nose bleeds for the two days i have been out of the hospital for a major kidney infection. They gave me two shots of blood thinner in the abdomen during my three day stay. my nose bleeds last over half an hour and produce quite a bit of blood. Im on my fifth one today and am wondering if this is normal or not? | Dearbleeding per nose might be related to the blood thinners.However at initial stage we can try for an ice-cold compress over nose with a cotton or gauze pack and positioning your self in bed.However, it is important, if this bleeding prolongs, and we need to check for the vitals, and need a consultation, as there might be other underlying causes as well. Hope this helps most welcome for further queries. |
yes one of my friends great great great grandads died back in 1841 or therabouts i noticed on the death certificate that the cause of death was ,paralysis certifico ? and as far as i know paralysis means a stroke but i cant seem to find out what the certifico means ,can u help? | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. Question |
A bruise on the under side of my right arm with a flesh colored or red bump in the middle. I don t think I hit it...it just kind of appeared. I m on vacation so I d like to avoid going to a doctor. It s tingling a bit and is causing pain down the arm. | Hi! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. As you have not mentioned your sex and age, it might not be possible to exclude a few possibilities. Therefore, I would rather suggest you to show it to a surgeon at the place of your vacation to avoid any possible delay in getting the right treatment started. Till that you could go for an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I m a 30 yrs old married woman. My marriage has gone 7 yrs. I am having problem of PCOS . therefore, I have problem of irregular periods, infertility etc. Now, my weight is 69kg and my height is only 5ft. Two times IVF/ICSI and two times IUI treatment have been done with me. In IUI I didn t get any positive result but in IVF I got positive result but in my first IVF it was miscourage due to lack of heart-bit and in second IVF it had been an ectopic case and I had to loose my left tube. Now still I am at the position from where I have started but with weigh gain. I have also taken Glycomet, Obimet, Birth control pills, Duphastan etc many times but I couldn t get any permanent result and also not get any issue. What shold I do for issue and to get rid from this irregular period problem and to lose my weight? | Hello, The first and foremost important thing in PCs management is weight reduction. According to BMI calculations, you are overweight. So, first thing I would suggest you is weight reduction by diet and exercise. You can consult a dietician and follow the diet advise. You need to have regular physical activity. Along with this the tablets like glycogen, Pills, and others will help you to regularize periods. May be after a gap of 3-6 months, you can restart infertility treatment. Alongwith this, also evaluate any other factor which needs treatment.Don't take stress. Hope this information helps. |
I have a stent put in 5-6 yrs ago, am on a heap of medication for my heart an cholesterol, depression. last visit to doctors all levels were ok lately I have been having chest pain when I walk, eat something,and when asleep in the morning around 3am get chest pain so I sit up and eventually it settles down like I m gassed .My heart beat is normal just a feeling of angina and indigestion, im trying to loose weight eat healthy but at the moment I feel a little stressed because of my living situation, I am getting it sorted out , I have a nitro pump spray but it doesn t seem to make things any better, all said I feel its to do with my stress situation an good diet changes will make it better, I m hoping....I don t think a visit to hostpital will do anything but tell me to loose weight and eat better, your thoughts ??? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since your cholesterol, heart beat are normal, possibility of cardiac cause for chest pain is less. HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is likely cause for your symptoms. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of chest pain after eating and on lying down position. HERD is common in patients with depression and obesity. So HERD is more likely. Treatment is proton pump inhibitors. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. For weight loss, avoid fatty and oily food. Do regular aerobic exercise like swimming, cycling and jogging. Don't worry, you will mostly improve by all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hi i am bhagya 26yr old ,5ft ,56kg we r trying to concieve from 1yr. All tests r done harmon level, hsg. I have Anterior wall fibroid 3.4x4.4c.m report saids its outer side of the uterus. My husband report is also normal. Now doc suggest Productiv-F tablet i dont know how its? helps? | Hi, productive F tablet helps in regulating the periods and thus increasing chance of pregnancy but not to a great extent. It contains mainly vitamins and iron. I think you should go for some medicines for growth of your eggs. Track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound. You can take an injection for rupturing the follicles when they grow more than 17 mm. Be in contact with your husband foe next 2 to 3 days. Then take some progesterone to support the pregnancy. Do a urine pregnancy test after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Pst chemo patient, had lumbar puncture last night in ER for meningitis. They stuck me 5 times. Today I m in excruciating pain in my back. I can barely walk and I have a 5 year old. I m taking Valium and Vicodin but it isn t helping......is this normal, can I massage it? Bengay? Or should I go back to ER? | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. It is possible that there has been mild injury to the local tissues during the repeated attempts of lumbar puncture, leading to a small hematoma. As of now, you can take symptomatic treatment with analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac tablets. If the pain is not settling after that, you may see a doctor and get MRI limbo-sacral spine done to confirm the underlying cause for your symptoms. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Daughter got a nose piercing and now has a bump at the piercing site. She has tried the sea salt, & aspirin paste. She is reading online that Tea Tree Oil may help and some are even suggesting Dettrol. Is the Dettrol safe to use and could Tea Tree Oil actually work. She suffers from persistent Acne and is worried about using any oil on her face. Comments on these recommendations or Any other ideas on how to get rid of this bump is greatly appreciated. | Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. The site has become infected. I would suggest you following things |
My daughter is asthmatic .She is 20 and working abroad .Recently she got a bad throat and was given an over the counter spray and told to take paracetemol also .She didnt have her own and bought some Local(France) brand .On Wednesday she got a very bad nose bleed which took ages to stop . She changed the paracetemol and took some today and her nose is bleeding again .Could it be the product as she cannot take asprin , ibuprofen etc | Hithanks for your query no for paracetamol the bleeding is not occurring.moreover aspirin ibuprofen on prolonged intake can cause bleeding not paracetamol asthmatics may be associated with rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyp that can cause profuse nasal bleeding suggest u to consult an ENT specialist to evaluate the nasal bleeding properly to look for bleeding side need to examine your nose properly need to do a digital x-ray PNS at least if not MRI of sinuses possible to exclude chronic sinusitis and nasal polyp of your daughter as she is asthmaticdont worry get well soon thank u |
Hello, I am 46 yr. old female. Type 2 Diabetes, CAD w/6 stents, GERD and, IBS Total Hysterectomy and GB removal about 20 and 22 yrs ago. In 2011 following quite sometime of abdominal symptoms I had a Endoscopy which showed a small stone in my small bile duct. ECRP was preformed with no stone found. The Dr. saw that there was scar tissue which had narrowed the duct and while trying to widen it, he perforated my bowel causing all kinds of problems beginning with a 10 stay in the hospital. Since this has happened I have been getting very sharp, cramping, upper middle abdominal pain that takes my breath away and double me over. They only last about 30-45 sec and come and go with no rhyme or reason. I have had a Hida Scan, Gastroperesis test another Endoscopy w/biopsies all normal. I am at the end of my rope.I know there is something the Dr.s are missing. PLEASE HELP ME! | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. The cause of your sudden severe pain in an upper abdomen following the complication of ERCP is most probably |
Hi, This is something that has started a few weeks ago.My pinky (of my toe) has gotten very swollen, is itchy, and red. I get the urge to scratch and it just itches more, and in effect bothers more.eventually after a day, the pinky of my right foot and the finger beside it were puffy, red and itchy, also the skin on the top of my foot eventually went red and puffy- not letting me bend those two affected toes.I went to my doctor, and after careful checking he saw a cut in between the fingers, gave me a cream AND antibiotics. all was well, and after the 10 days of antibios all was gone.Now, it has started again. but this time, it has rapidly gone from the pinky to the other 2 fingers (this is the same foot, my right one)- puffy, itchy and red. but this time- after checking - no cut or opening.what could this be? note that there is nothing on my left foot at all.(i have scheduled a doctors appt immediately for tomorrow morning...., I am just curious to know what this could be from and why has it returned after the medicine.)thanks. | It can be fungal or bacterial infection which is called cellulitis. You should check that whether you an immunocompromised as old age or diabetic ? .some bacteria becomes resistant after antibiotics treatment which can grow even in the presence of antibiotics. You should take something to enhance your immune system. Use the antifungal powder and change your footwear to the new comfortable ones. Take short course of antifungals also from your family physician |
My 18 yr old daughter has had a fever (101-105) the past couple of days. A cough that seems more related to throat than chest. But this morning her right arm is red hot, itchy and a bit swollen in the elbow area. She had an allergy shot on Friday, with no incidence (for cat/dog/dust mites). | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your daughters history and would like to make suggestions for her as follows |
I was diagnosed with antithrombin 3 deficiency at 17 (pregnancy) and my daughter was tested at birth for it - positive. It has not been expressed in her yet but she has debilitating menstrual cramps every month. The OBGYN wants to give her Depo Provera but requested hematology clearance. My hematologist says NO WAY! My daughter is 18 and away at college and needs to get established with a hematologist. My sister does not have it, but she does have an issue with her protein C. No risk for DVT. What should I advise my daughter to do or say? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Anti thrombi 3 and protein c both prevent coagulation in your body. Deficiency increases the risk of clotting and thrombosis. You can start aspirin or warfarin according to risk benefit ratio. Consult your hematologist 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. |
7 months ago my right leg had the burning feeling nothing would work like icy hot in other musle rub I did not feel the heat of the musle rubs I went to the dr he gave me maroton that stopped the burning feeling now my leg lost feeling in spots feels numb | Hello, I have studied your case. First possibility could be lumbar canal stenosis leading to burning sensation, numbness and pain in your leg. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotrophic medication like pregabalin can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
Good Morning Doctor, I am Vinaya, 33 yrs old - staying in Abu Dhabi. I have some allergic problems - itching, redness etc . Still 5month i am taking medicine (AERIUS 5mg) - once in a day. Now still allergic syptoms occurs. Doctor test blood already, it shows allergy level high. so how long i have to take medicines. please advice | HelloSign you are having allergy and taking Arius, this is antihistamine and act up to certain extent. When such case visit I prescribe montelukast= fexofnadine (combination) , one tablet on alternate day and patient respond very well. But this is a prescription Chat Doctor. Also get in stool examination for worm infestation. If possible get in blood for eosinophils count, if very high (as you didn't mention in the query) then take a 2nd opinion or upload report over this site. Good luck. |
Hi Im a male, and have developed tenderness around my right nipple which has been present for the past few months as of late Im starting to feel a stinging sensation around the same area, any idea what this could be? daniel YYYY@YYYY | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Well, it needs a clinical examination to come to the exact diagnosis.However, the differential diagnosis for pain and stinging sensation in one nipple may be.1. Bacterial mastitis.2. Local trauma.3. Hematoma formation.4. Boil. And accordingly you may have to use a good analgesic along with oral antibiotic to get the relief. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, then I will be happy to answer them. Take care. Regards. |
I went off birth control 7 months ago and I am still experiencing weird symptoms such as heart palpitations, anxiety, acne, hot flashes and insomnia. How can I figure out what to do. I had all tests done, ekg, mri, blood panel and standard hormone test, all normal. | Hello ma'am and welcome. The side effects of birth control last as long as the hormonal levels are imbalanced, but you have stated that your hormone levels are normal. In such a scenario it is safe to look for other possible causes for such a presentation, also the initiation of a substitute birth control medication usually helps to normalize the previous side effects. But a more elaborate evaluation by a specialist is certainly in order. Hope this helps. Best wishes. |
Hi Dr, I recently had unprotected oral sex. Following the brief encounter, I quickly washed off my penis with hand soap in disgust. I would say less than 4 hours later I felt something wrong. I felt tingling near my penis mouth and head. It has been bothering for 6 days now. I received an STD test and blood test and patiently waiting for the results. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, it's not necessary to have STDs following sexual encounter. It's your false belief that you are having STDs. Such sensation can also be felt because of the injury while doing sexual encounter. Without examination and laboratory diagnosis for the STDs It's difficult to say about the possible etiology. In both case please maintain good hygiene until your report come. Avoid further sexual encounter and if you do please do under condoms' protection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor |
my wife either gets vomitting sensation/vomits after every intake of food whether in liquid/solid form after she started to have chemo treatment. her doctor prescribed dom-dt 10 (domperidone dispersible tablets ) of morepen to be taken before food three times daily. Doctor, please let me have your valueable opinion in the matter. | Hi. Risperidone acts on the distal end of stomach to increase stomach emptying. I would suggest that you add centrally acting anti-emetics that is Chat Doctor. I recommend that you add ondansetron tablet 8 mg thrice daily 30 minutes before meals and tablet prochlorperazine 5 mg thrice daily. Please discuss this with your doctor for prescription. If you have any further questions I will be happy to answer. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. |
my wife is experiencing upper stomach pain for the second time in this week.After the first we went to a doc and he prescribed megaldrate simithicone and oxithazine. The pain relieved after six hours. There is no unusual sound of trapped gas in the stomach when it is hit with the finger . The pain again appeared after one week after meals but not heart burn not much of expulsion of gas. It don t relieves by expulsion of gas either. This time it relieved after three hours of taking the above medication .No tests have been done by the doc yet. What it could it be kindly advice. She had earlier experienced mild pains in the stomach which relieved by hot water bags and some home remedies. | Dear ranjithayakkat, I am assuming that the doctors have ruled out pregnancy ! Pain in the upper stomach, especially recurrent and related to ingestion of meals may indicate beginnings of an ulcer in the stomach. Since the pain was relieved by taking simethaconeand an antispasmodic medicine, problem could very well be related to excess acid. Your wife would need to see the doctor who can arrange for x-ray series of her stomach and also send her for stool and blood tests. If the pain does not respond to medications, she might need further investigations including gallbladder sonogram and perhaps a scope examination of the stomach to detect ulcer. Good luck, |
I am taking clotrimazole, mouth thrush, use steriod inhaler, the cause of it I believe, it s been 2 days, every 5 hours, it takes a while i guess, some relief, how long should this go on till fungus is gone completely? I have no problem with regime, was given 35 tablets, which is. 7 day at 5 a day | Hi, Clotrimazole is effective in the treatment of oral thrush, and it looks like you are advised lozenges for the same. As you take steroid inhaler, yes, it is a common cause of oral thrush. It can take a week for oral thrush to subside, however, it depends on the causative factor too if it is present or eliminated. So my suggestion is that after the use of inhaler gargle thoroughly. Eat more of probiotics like yogurt and garlic. Chat Doctor. Use Statin mouthwash gargles. Clean your tongue daily using a tongue scraper. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
HiMy doctor has made for me an colonoscopy test this morning and so I still have a bright blood in stool. But I have noticed Black skin in my stool looks like apple skin (I did not eat apple) is that a blood and should I ask my doctor for anther test like endoscopy to see if I have a stomach cancer? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Bright bleeding in stool comes from lower gastrointestinal tract. If you have dark bleeding then it comes from stomach. Still you should go for endoscopy to search the cause of bleeding. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
sir my mother is suffering from ckd stage 3-4 , hypertensive, thyroid -9.6, creatinine-2.54, urea=87, uric acid-6.4 kidneys reduced in size..homeopatChatDoctoredicine going on slightly improvement in 2 months (earlier creatinine was 2.65 , uric acid-7.2, urea-75) what would you suggest..whether complete recovery possible?..how much time if possible generally? we are having vegetarian diet only with little pulses. please suggest some medicines | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. I hope you didn't annoy the lady nephrologist by ad Chat Doctor. How old is your mum? What other medical problems does she have? What is the exact size of the kidneys on the USG scan? What does the urine tests show? What is important to establish is whether the kidney impairment has happened over past few days or months to years. I suspect your nephrologist has made that assessment and labelled her CKD (means kidney problem slowly DETERIORATING over may months or years). If her kidney problem is recent and there are active urinary sediments and urine protein, I would do a kidney biopsy (as long as kidneys are more than 8 cmd) to clarify the diagnosis and guide treatment. I have not studied other forms of medicine, so can't comment about them or the benefits of them. I certainly see a lot of people who have come to harm from alternate medications, once again there is bias here since I donor get to see anyone who might have improved. If your mother has less than 8CM kidneys +/- no proteinuria/ blood in urine, unlikely she will recover with any treatment. Once again without assessing your mother personally and ensuring that there is no reversible problem I cannot confidentially say this. |
hi there are a few unknown insect bites on both of my legs and developed into bumps and extremely itchy in the middle of the bites, there are some yellow discharge. after a few days, it will become circle at the insect bite area. the discharge is quite bothering me what can i do with it? and do you have any idea what kind of insect bite it is? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that you have infection in the insect bite areas leading to abscess formation and yellow discharge is pus. You should take antibiotic treatment oral as well as topical for faster relief. You can take Augmenting 625 mg three times a day, Levoetrizine 10\u00a0mg once a day [preferably at night] and Pantoprazole 40\u00a0mg once a day early morning, you have to take the medicine for 5 days. Apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment over the abscesses by first Chat Doctor. . It will start resolving in two to three days and after 5 days you can keep applying the ointment even after oral medicines are finished till the complete healing occurs. If there is no recovery consult a physician. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five-Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. |
I am 60 yrs Male and my Vitamin D level is below 8 ng/ml and so my doctor has advised me to take Injection Arachitol-61 ( one only) followed by Nervijen 2ml for 7days , kindly let me know the side effects. (These medicine prescribed for me due to imbalance/ giddiness) | Hi, Arachital-6L a synthetic formulation of Vitamin D3 is well tolerated by most of our patients however it may cause constipation, nausea, metallic taste, headache, and pain at the injection site. Nervier which is a combination of Vitamin-B12, nortriptyline, and pregabalin is also considered to be safe. Its common side effects include Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
our daughter who is 2yrs old was stung by a bee, yesterday, i took the stinger out almost immediatley, last night she was getting the start of a fever, my wife took her to the doctors this morning & the doctor put her on antibiotics for the infection, at the time she had a temp reading of 38.8. gave her nurofen and antibiotics at 11am with no change in temp until her next dosage at 3pm, her temp came down to 37.7 her temp was again taken at 6.30pm and it was up to 38. now she is asleep, but we are worried about her high temp???? | HIT hanks for posting your query. It is usual for temperature for occur following bee sting, Don't worry. The Antibiotics will take 24-48 hours time to show its complete effect. So wait for a day more. If even after 1 day fever is not subsiding you need to consult your doctor again as antibiotics has to be changed, and probably a mild steroid might be required. Also do tepid sponging whenever she gets fever. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. |
Hello doctor, im a lady of 26 yrs.our marriage is love cme arrange marg.from beginning itself we live separate frm his parent.bcoz my parent s wish is like that.we lived abt 8 months.on those days we fought amny times bcoz of his family.they called him at his leave days to do sme work for them.he immediately got started n went to his home to do his duty...but he didnt never mind abt me even i was not well...after sme days he fought with me for living as joint family.for that both r separated for 1 month.then i decided to accept his wish.his family is not gud.they dont hav gud name frm neighbour also..my husb has 2 sisters.there is a pblm for me.for 1 month me n motherinlaw had gud relationship.but his sis encourage her mother to fight with me.,,i told to my husb every actions against me did by his sis .but he didnt response.ill be quite for 3 months.,then one day they shouted at me as usual..just i asked y u always scold me...then everyone my husb his sis and his mother also came to men beat me alot....i cant tolerate..i informed to my parent..next day my parent came n took me to my mom s home.still they r not ready to convince my parent n also me.my husb not ready to live with me as separate..he need again joint family.but i feel so afraid of them..again ill go there they may be beat me n kill me...so now my parent asked me to get divorce from him.but i couldnt do it..i need to live with him as separate life frm his family..but he didnt accept...its nearly 4 months i came to my mom home..stillthey r not ready to call me..they need again joint family..what will do?my parent askde me to get divorce....i cant spk against my parent also...its very bad to me...kindly suggest me what will do in this? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Family problems for the newly-wed people are very common. Almost Every newly-wed faces the same problems as you are facing. Meeting a psychological counselor who is specialized in marriage counseling in your demo-graphical set up, should be of immense help. Know yourself and understand others. This is key. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
hi i had a root canal done in july. well 2 months later i had the worse tooth ach in the tooth that had the root canal,and it lasted for 2 days. when i woke up and washed my face i noticed i had a small pea sized lump in my sheek and the lump was over the tooth that had the root canal. i have been to a ENT and he said that it was a swollen lymph node and bc i am pregnant he cant do anything about it all he can do is keep an eye on it. well that was 2 wks ago and yesterday the tooth started to hurt when i applied pressure on it and i noticed that the lump in my cheek was bigger. what is going on and is this due to the root canal could the root of the tooth be infected? | Hi, I have read your problem, it might be because of chronic infection in your tooth which was already present in your tooth from the beginning it seems. This is known as Periapical abscess, ENT surgeon is not capable to solve your problem, only good ENDODONTIST can solve your problem. You have not mentioned your tooth number and site (rt or Lt). Because in posterior teeth, there may be 3-4 canals are present in tooth. In proper root canal treatment all canals should be 100% free from infection, then only lump will go. Now days the latest root canal system WAVE ONE facility is available, in that way root canal treatment can be performed in 1\u00a0hour only with 100%perfection. This procedure can be done without medicine because you are pregnant. First search good ENDODONTIST for this latest treatment, he will solve your problem 100%. Re root canal treatment is also possible easily. All the best. |
My 9 yr old daughter came home with an upset stomach. She threw up and then went to sleep. She woke up 2 hours later complaining of a bad taste in her mouth and that she couldn t smell anything but she isn t congested. Also her head started hurting. She has a history of migraines. What could this be? | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Sometimes antibiotics like Metronidazole can cause such symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If I move my back or neck from side to side it literally sounds like my spine is hollow and it is rubbing against something inside of it. Very hard to describe because the sound is faint and the sensation is strong. It is like a saw cutting wood the back and forth motion but in my neck and back. It is my spine. My back is in pain but not severe pain and only after not moving for long periods of time. It always feels stiff though; like I need to crack it to loosen up. | Hello, In my opinion, this could be a beginning of arthritis in your spine, and I am afraid that you are used to cracking your spines for long time as this causes arthritis. Currently, the solution is strength. Your muscles should be strengthened and your back and neck curves should be restored if there is any muscle imbalance due to weakness or tightness. A physiotherapist can assess you and give you a home exercise program with some manual techniques. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Amman Darragh, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist |
Hi,I am a 43 year old mother of 5. A month ago I had severe bleeding for 15 days. I went to the Gyn . and she did a pap, it came back normal. So she did an ultasound which showed 14mm lining. She re-examined me a saw a hugh polp. Could this be cancer since it is growing so rapidly? My insurance is fighting the procedure saying this might be a pre=exsisitng condition. I am not sure how to get treated in this situation. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Cancerous polyps don't grow faster. And they are having symptoms like bleeding, pain, pus discharge etc. You are also having negative pap smear. So possibility of malignant polyp is less in your case. But the 100% confirmatory test is biopsy and histopathological examination. So better to consult gynecologist again and get done excision biopsy of the polyp and send for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. Possibility of malignant polyp is less likely. |
Hello my name is lucy im 13 weeks pregnant with second baby I started feeling chills and hot flashes last night along with mild tummy aches and sick that rushed out of me and still continues being sick today I had sickness at beginning but had gone should I be concerned I remmeber having fever with first pregnancy | Hello Lucy. It seems you have caught some kind of infection - most likely a stomach bug causing acute gastroenteritis. Donor worry and keep yourself well HY Chat Doctor. Get some routine blood tests done like complete blood count along with your regular health checkup if you are due for one. I am sure it's a minor infection which can be treated well without any adverse effects for the pregnancy. Wishing you good health. |
hello doc this is veena from India . my query is ......... my sister is going to get married soon .but we discovered that the groom has lipoma on his hands how safe is it to get married to a person with lipoma. how fast does the tumor spread in the body | Hi. Thanks for your query and wonderful to know about your concern for your sister. If the diagnosis of lipoma is a confirmed one, just DO NOT worry. Lipomas do not spread at all. It is absolutely safe to marry a person with lipoma. This is one tumor which never is transformed into a cancer; so be assured. Yes, you can always request him to get them removed if they are looking odd; otherwise there will not be a problem at all. |
hi right now i am living in mumbai, i am a male, my height is 6\" and my weight is 74kgs. I am suffering from allergy from my childhood but at that time it was quite occasional, i used to take allegra or citrazine. Now with time the frequency increases, i showed it to the doctor six months back, he gave some steriods, and i consulted to another doctor he asked to stop that medicines and i started with new ones.Montex 10. Now every nite i have to have those medicines if i dont take them my condition gets worsen.Symptome | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Allergy testing would be the next step to determine the source of your allergy to see if they can be eliminated if possible. Allergy testing can be in the form of blood tests or skin prick testing. To locate an allergist in your area, you may want to consider using websites with listings for doctors in your area. If you place your location and desire to locate a doctor into your search engine, you should be able to obtain helpful info. I hope this helps |
I have a hard lump on my right testical. Hard as a rock, it also has a kind of softer mass around it. Not sure how best to explain the mass. But the lump is absolutely attached to my testical, feels like its part of it. Also, I have started having bad pain in my lower abdomen, left side. If I press on it, it is almost unbearable. Also have developed a cough and have breathing issues at times. Not sure it is at all related, but it has also come on recently, so I wonder if it could be. Thank you for any help. | Hello! Thank you for the query. If this lump is quite large most likely you have inguinal hernia which has reached the scrotum. What you feel are intestines with fatty tissue most likely. Abdominal pain which is intense when palpating the abdomen indicates that you may have obstruction due to hernia stuck. It is more possible if you have also gas and stool blockage, nausea, vomiting. Other possible reason is testis cancer. Every lump in the scrotum should be verified if it's not a cancer. I suggest you to do not wait any longer. Please visit your doctor, have physical examination, testis ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I recently just had unprotected sex and I took plan B three days after. I ve been peeing a lot and I ve been unusually hungry and my stomach growls every hour. My breats are a little tender. My health teacher said that could be some side affects of it. But I haven t been cramping and I m supposed to get my period tomorrow are those signs of the pill? | Hallow Dear, Plan B pills contain Progestational medicine. Progesterone is known to cause smooth muscles relaxation. This may lead to relaxation of urinary tube resulting in frequent urination, relaxation of intestines leading to bloating, flatulence and constipation. Progesterone does cause engorgement and tenderness of breasts. Moreover, these pills has following after effects for which you need not be worried |
I had a triple a surgery oct 2011 & have had various complications since including I am told a 5+ inr level, also I am told this is dangerious ? Recently I have had a Quincy lanced + heavy anti-biotics after. I wished to get a major overhaul on my teeth , but was warned that high INR levels can create problems with bleeding ? James | Hi, If the dental treatment you desire does not involve extractions, any gum surgery (treatment in which bleeding may occur), then you may undergo the treatment. For example if you need crowns, bridges or laminates on your teeth where no bleeding in involved to change the shape of your teeth or the over all look. Then you can go ahead with it. Still do have a thorough discussion about your medical problems with your dentist before you decide to go ahead with it. Regards |
i am 40 years old and im a woman i have hart burth defect of a hole in hart it was repard at age 25 i have been having really bad pain in my thriut in the frount of my throut and the pain is in my right jaw line im scared it cimes and goes but when i start to feel it its very painfil could i be having a hart atack or what could this mean i do have acid problems but this is alot different | Hello, I can understand your concern. The pain in left jaw may be referred pain because of problem in heart. You are having pain in the right jaw which seems unrelated to the heart problem you had in the past. The pain you are suffering from may be related to the throat or jaw. If you are having pain while swallowing, then pain may be throat related, and you should consult an ENT specialist. Alternatively, you might be having tooth infection or infection in the oral cavity which may cause swollen lymph node under jaw and jaw pain. It could also be a muscular pain. To reach a specific diagnosis, you should see a dentist for physical examination of the oral cavity and treatment of the cause. By the time you visit a doctor, you can take Ibuprofen 400 mg or Motorola DT 10 mg up to three times a day. Please do not do heat application to the area or salt water gargles as if it is related with infection, it may worsen. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish you feel better soon. Best, |
Im trying to get pregnant and my Gynecologist prescribed me tamoxifen-10mg 3 times a day for5 daysovacare forte 2 tmes a day for 15 daysARG-9 twice a day for 7 daysbarkeit 3 times aday for 7 days (this tab for me and my husband)i wanted to know how these medicines help | Hi, Tamoxifen is for increasing growth of your eggs. Ova care forte also helps in building up your pregnancy chances as it contains some vitamins. Arginine is for making your uterus receptive for conceiving. Market helps in thinning the secretions of cervix and helps in increasing motility of sperms. Thus, these medicines will help you in conceiving. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have severe to moderate cramping for 5 months now. When it does start feeling better, I always have slight cramps that I can feel and a tenderness. I go to the bathroom, not alot, but I go. My bowels are very hard. I take quite a bit of medicine for my bi-polar which some of the side effects are constipation . I will take Lactulose every day but nothing gets rid of this cramping. When it gets severe, I end up in bed with a heating pad . I am almost unable to stand and walk around the pain is so bad. In the last year I have had a colonoscopy - everything was fine except my bowels were really kinky. I just know something is wrong, I feel it. It is always there. I am so tired of this. I also have Hep C . Have had that for 26 years. My ankles, knees and hands have become so swollen and I now have that liver rash all over my ankles and legs. I don t know what to do. | Hello, clmiltimore, You tell us that you have been diagnosed with Hep-C for 26 years. Only after 1992 we have had good screening tests for Hep-C. Now in the past ten years and more recently, in the past couple of years, we have very effective treatment to cure Hep-C. I am not sure if you are currently being treated for that. On EOF the known side effects of Interferon that is used to treat is depression. If that becomes a major problem then they have to be under care of a psychiatrist to monitor while on treatment for Hep-C. Some antidepressants have side effects and the major is constipation. You tell us that you have been using lactulose still having problems. Lactulose can give more bloating and gas and more so if someone has lactose intolerance. What you could do, is to try MiraLax (Peg solution) or similar and follow the instruction son the label. This works well. When you start having diarrhea, you Cancun back the dosage. Also, make sure you are on a high fiber diet and Chat Doctor. If you have swollen ankles and feet, you may be retaining water. If your abdomen is swollen, you may have fluid in the belly from cirrhosis of the liver from chronic hepatitis. You need to have complete blood tests, including blood count, coagulation studies, liver tests, electrolytes, kidney tests. Also, I recommend that you get a sonogram of the liver and abdomen to look for changes of cirrhosis. You might need aggressive treatment with good close medical supervision. I wish you well. |
I have had very low blood pressure all my life. Im 47 and recently have high pressure when it is checked. I have headaches frequently and understand this could be related. But I also notice that no matter how much sleep I get I still feel exhausted. Is this possible another symptom of high blood pressure? In all honesty I have been very sedentary this winter. As an avid hiker (4-6 miles per day)so this is unusual for me and no doubt why the pressure is up. So perhaps this is also why I feel so tired? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. High blood pressure can lead to headache and fatigue both. You should check your blood pressure. If needed start antihypertensive medicine. Life style modifications like regular exercise and yoga and diet restrictions are also needed. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
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