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I have a yellow discharge from my penis that started about a week after being sexually involved with my partner. When I noticed it I confronted my partner who admitted to having a yeast infection at the time. could she have passed it on to me? and what do I do? | Hello,Fungal infection is not considered as sexually transmitted disease, because it is a normal pathogen in the genitals when ever there is a favorable environment it gets activated and produces his symptoms. If your partner is having the fungal infection it will create the favorable environment and may produce the symptoms. In case of fungal infection both the partners should take oral antifungal tablet and also apply antifungal cream on the genitals. Thank you. |
Hi! My symptoms arent that bad. This only happens like once every 4 months. No pain with it, or hard to breath feelings no rythmn problems with it. It usually happens when I lay down to sleep. It is in my left side of my chest. I get a strong beat like feeling, for 5 to 6 moments, and it stops. I move my position and might get 3 more , and then it stops. No pain during it or after, or before, and lasts for maybe 5 seconds. What is it lol ,,,,,,,,,, ty | DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. You were able to find a pattern and generality to your problem. That is heartening and shows your thirst for research. But in fact, there is no necessity. Rapid heart beat could happen due to many reasons but the given rapid heart beat could happen only due to obsession with own heart beat. Purely psychological. Don't worry and don't be anxious about it anymore. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hi Doctor, I was wondering if I have epididymitis or spermatocele? Almost every day or every other day I feel a lump under my testicle that comes and goes. Occasionally, I feel a lump on the side of my right testicle that also comes and goes. This started happening almost two months ago and was having these effects after I had a urinary retention where urine refluxes back. Do you also know if trimethoprim will help resolve this issue? Please respond asap. Thank you. | helloThanks for query. You have a doubt that you have either Epididymitis or Spermatocyte. Epididymitis is a painful swelling of the epididymis that occurs due to infection of epididymis and on self-examination can not be palpated separately from the testicle whereas Spermatocyte is a painless oval shaped lump palpated above and separate from the testis. The diagnosis can be confirmed by clinical examination by a qualified General surgeon and doing Ultrasound Scanning of scrotum. If it is Epididymitis it can get cured with antibiotic like Trimethoprim Spermatocyte is a benign cyst and does not require treatment. Chat Doctor. |
My friend is a butcher, he cut his leg quite badly, was taken to a small country hospital and stiched, 1 week ago.Now it is swollen & there is a lump.It is sore & tight but not throbbing.He is taking Cilex 500mg & Clerac.He seen another GP in town y/day, had a scan, they say he doesnt have a blood clot but i am a littleworried for him. Thank you so much and sorry to be a bother. Janet. | Hi, it does take some time for the swelling and tightness to go. The medicines will help, but he should take ample rest and keep his affected limb elevated above the level of the heart with the help of pillows, or he can put blocks under the bed to elevate the bed. This will help the swelling and tightness to go. It does take 10 to 15 days for the entire thing to resolve depending upon the depth and length of the injury. I usually prescribe my patients Chat Doctor. Do let me know if I can help you further. Take care, |
Hi Dr. Praveen Thank you for the generous offer to follow through with my right shoulder problem. It was 30.6.2014. It has not changed and there still is a raised, bony feeling bump on the end of my right shoulder top. Very pronounced. I feels as if it definitely does not belong. The pain is subliminal and only when I have not used the shoulder for some time. It feels bony, hard and full. I do not know whether I should wait a little longer for an improvement or seek specialist attention. I have full movement without hindrance, BUT there is that bony, hard protrusion above the shoulder. I have not dared to use full strength on that shoulder and dare not use my bicycle on hills. I feel that there is not full strength but I have not tested it. Thank you for your help and generous attention. Affectionately Peter Kurz | Here it can be related with frozen shoulder or shoulder joint soft tissue damage, as well you also have mention protrusion over the shoulder joint. I want to know this protrusion is recently started or it's there from birth as well is it present even when your hand is down resting and there is no movement in shoulder joint. Or it comes only while moving your hand up with shoulder movement. If it is there from birth and even at resting position then its normal but if it comes only while moving hand up along with shoulder then its biomechanics of joint which is affected and so that you are feeling it as shoulder protrusion. Here one more symptoms you have given is bone tightness at shoulder. It can be due to less movement also. So the surrounding soft tissues have become tight. I suggest visiting or tho or physio doctor get it examine properly if needed they may ask for MRI scan. And based on diagnosis if there is mild to moderate issue that will get over with physio treatment and exercises suggestion. If there is major damage to soft tissue or joint capsule then you may need surgical correction and then again physiotherapy treatment for further healing and rehabilitation. You can also use hot and cold pack over your shoulder painful area for further pain relief. I am sure you will recover soon if you follow all above given steps. Take care. |
i am 32 years old women i have problem of hypothyroidism doctor told me take daily 75mg and i am taking 75mg thyronorm alternative day because daily i am not compertable from daily 75 mg i have problem from 8 years i have 8 years old son i want second child my tsh level 8.5 and t4 level is 13.2 plz give me suggestion thanks | Hi Lauri shields dixitWelcome to Chat Doctor. Thyroid disease itself can be a reason for infertility. It is advisable to correct thyroid and then try for pregnancy. The Chat Doctor. Anyway, please follow your doctor's advice strictly and take tablet regularly but not on alternative days. Taking thermoform on alternate days can cause more harm to you by disturbing your cycle. Please take it regularly. I advise you to visit your Gynecologist and get evaluated for POD, as this two disease occur together in many people. Both the diseases can because of infertility. Hope I answered your question. If you need more information feel free to mail me. Take care |
i have been taking percocet for my lower back pain that i have had for 3 years i also tried physical therapy i need to know if i can get a stronger painkiller like oxycontin because percocet no longer works for me and i dont have funds to go to another dr can i get a rx from u | Hello It is not wise to take painkillers without proper diagnosis. You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver function test, renal function test, urine RE/ME, X-ray L/S spine (AP/Lateral), serum calcium, vitamin D level, ultrasound of abdomen, thyroid profile. It is important to know age and sex of patient. MRI of L/S spine can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take care Chat Doctor. |
i scalded my toe on hot steam from stark floor washer was about a week ago it is scollen almost three times the side of other toe next to my little toe that is on the left the injured one is on the right is bright red I have soaked it in gold water use Alvera aloa I have taken IBprofen every I hours for the main I just started getting sore yesterday my doctor is out town and I have wait until tomorrow to a minini clinic docter it is thropen what should I do to stop the pain I believe it could be infected right now I CAN NOT AFFORD 20.00 FOR ANSWER | Hi. Swelling and inflammation can be most probably due to burning of the skin. Both the symptoms of redness and swelling are due to burning. If there is pus discharge, increasing pain etc. then it can be due to infection. You should once consult an Emergency room or a physician and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical examination can be done. For now do cool compresses over it. Apply Silvered ointment over burnt area. Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Regards. |
36 year old male. Hours after ejaculation I have brown particles in my urine. I have seen a urologist and had a CT scan and an x-ray and they found nothing, went back for a cystoctomy to scope the inside of my bladder and found nothing unusual. I did find out after the x-ray and CT scan that I only have one kidney; I never knew that. I have no abdominal or back pain, nor do I have pain during urination, I only know that something came out when I look into the toilet. I called my urologist after this happened again, I acquired a sample to bring in, they told me its probably a blood clot and not to worry about it and not to bring in the sample. I also have a hydrocele/vericocele on my right spermatic chord. | HelloThanks for query. Based on your statement that you have posted the brown particle that you have passed in urine hours after ejaculating is likely to be a blood clot mixed with urine which gets turned up into brown color. In the majority of cases this blood clots originates from a small superficial surface of prostate and gets sealed off itself immediately that causes a tiny blood clot to appear either in semen or urine passes after ejaculation. Since this is single episode and all the tests like C. T scan, X-ray and Cystoscopy did not reveal any pathological lesion you should not worry about it. If you have pain or discomfort due to Varicocele that you have on Rt side use scrotal support. This will prevent sagging of testicles and give relief from pain or discomfort. Chat Doctor. |
MY FATHER IS A PATIENT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE ALONG EITH DIABETES.HE IS NOW SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA .PLEASE GUIDE US | Welcome to Chat Doctor Good your father is in a serious state. There is a lot of stress to the body. He may require ICU admission to properly monitor his body function and help him recover. In Diabetes infections are more dangerous and can spread easily inside his body. Blood sugar needs to be controlled, and proper antibiotics must be given also keeping kidney function. All this requires ICU admission at best. |
My son had brain surgery on 12/5/2012, after the surgery he lost all movement in the left side( neck down), he is know in Spalding Rehab and starting to move his left side from the waist up his left leg still has no feeling. They want to send him home on the 5th January and I am scared to death I thought they weren t going to send him home until he was walking. Any advise | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. We need more details to answer your query better. This includes his diagnosis, MRI report and details of surgery performed. The loss of strength can be due to the disease or the surgery, and it indicates damage to the right half of brain. We expect gradual recovery of strength and the physiotherapy should be continued at home after discharge too. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. |
I have had sinus and now lung mucus discharge ( thick white and not green or yellow) for over the past five months. I have had allergy test, several CT scans and five rounds of different antibiotics. No change in my condition. Could this be from my blood pressure medicine? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are not having these due to your blood pressure medicine. You may have bronchitis. It is basically an inflammation of bronchi, which causes edema and more sputum production. Whitish sputum indicates inflammatory process, not infective process. Do better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). This will help you in diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also give you severity of the disease. You may need bronchodilators and antihistamine. |
I have a small hard lump straight above second to back upper rear molar. It is at the level of where the root of the tooth would be and is sore if you prod it with your finger . A dentist recently looked at the tooth which is predominantly filling, an x-ray that did not show anything obvious. What do you think is causing this I have had this for a few months now, sometimes it is more sore to touch than others. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Swellings or hard lumps in relation to upper molar tooth which is already filled suggests some kind of periapical or periodontal infection. Filled tooth may have undergone infection due to residual caries or root caries leading to periapical lesion that may even touch the sinus floor, but this is visible in the x-rays. If x-ray is already been taken with no visible changes then I feel the swelling is due to gingival infection which can be cystic or gingival abscess. You need to visit a dentist, deep cleaning and root planing of the gums along with the course of medication will solve the problem. Take care. |
I have acute bronchitis and dont seem to be getting any better. my breathing feels restricted, i have already finished my antibiotics. I also take cymbalta for depression and adderall for ADD. Im wondering if the adderall could be a partial cause of the inflammation of my lungs for maybe a combination of the adderall and cymbalta? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Main treatment of bronchitis is bronchodilators. You are not taking any bronchodilator so not improving. No need to worry about Cymbal ta, Adderall side effects. They are not known to cause inflammation. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done prescription for inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol). Don't worry, you will be alright with these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
My 39 year old fiance began injecting Sustanon 250 IM to rebuild muscle tissue in his shoulder which he has repeatedly broken/dislocated over the years. He complained of injection site for days after administration (in his greater glut or quad). He was switched to Decadron with better results as far as injection site pain. Of course, all of these steroids were obtained illegally via internet from an overseas source. He didn t taper his dose when coming off of his last week of injecting the Decadron and is now experiencing night sweats. He claims that these particular types of steroids do no cause roid rage . I beg to differ. I am a nursing student and would like a better understanding of how these steroids work. Is it true that the adrenal glands eventually shut down so that a sudden d/c of this Rx is very dangerous? I m concerned about his Potassium/Sodium levels. | Hello, I will suggest you to taper off any steroids when used for a period longer than 21 days. Once you taper off slowly, the side effects will be minimal. It is always mandatory to use any steroids under the guidance of a physician. There is no mention of dose duration and frequency of use of these steroids. But the basic rule to handle steroids remain same. It is true that steroids do suppress a Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I have a low wbc and used botox. Loved the results. Felt fine. However I went to get a physical and my wbc lowered from 3.7 to 2.1. So I waited a few months when the botox was out of my system and noticed my wbc was back up to 3.7...Is it not safe to use botox? Could this decrease my wbc? | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should not worry taking Botox. Botox has nothing to do with the WBC count. It will be by chance error that had happened in WBC count in your case. You can confirm it by second time when you start Botox again. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
I have been feeling dizzy (really bad almost like I feel like I am going to pass out). My chest feels like I am having a panic attack. I am a female and am 32 years old. No heart disease has been linked to my family. I do not smoke but am a drinker (occasional). I am a little overweight but not too bad. Can this be signs of a heartattack? | Hello, I have gone through your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. At the age of 32 it is quite unlikely that you may have heart attack. Mostly this may be due to acid reflux or anxiety. Use of anxiolytic like clonazepam0.5 mg once at bedtime along with Omeprazole 20 mg before breakfast may solve your problem otherwise you need to check up and evaluation by physician, My best wishes Chat Doctor. |
I started my Keloid injections sometime in April and its October now. Im wondeing when will the pigments in my skin come back because they are still light and why does the pigments go away? is there anything that i can do to make the pigments come back any quicker? thank you | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here I would like to say that you have not mentioned the injection of kind you had taken for the keloid formation, although the pigmentation that appeared may not be due to the injection, but this could be allergic disorder but not due to the injection that you had taken, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. |
My daughter is 3 yr old....SHES BEEN HAVING loose motion from 4 days....first she had vomitting with fever..I GAVE HER ONDEM AND CROCIN SYRUP, But her losse motion are still there?Shefpes to toilet 5 times a day.....pls recommend a syrup for it as she vomits when I give her bifilAc powder | Hi, Thanks and welcome to Chat Doctor .5 loose motions per day in a 5 months old baby is quite normal, unless it is associated with alteration of color, bad odor and mixed with blood and mucous. Continue similar, it is sufficient. Need not worry, they pass motion soon after feeding due to exaggerated gastronomic reflex. Hope this reply is OK for you. Please feel free to ask further queries if any. Chat Doctor. Subrahmanyam. |
I have an aunt who thinks that someone is trying to make it appear that she is crazy. She thinks someone is switching things out in her house - tvs, pots, cloths, changing door locks, moving things, taking things. She lives alone (lost her husband 2 years ago). We the family dont know what to do. | 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. The symptoms that you are mentioning are suggestive of paranoid schizophrenia. She certainly needs proper psychiatric treatment. Risperidone, olanzapine, clozapine, aripiprazole are all good Chat Doctor. These medications need to be continued for a few years and the symptoms will mostly reduce by 2-3 weeks. If she is not willing to seek help then you may seek help of police and law who can guide her to proper medical help. 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 |
Hi, tonight when after the film, i went to the toliet (it s usual as before), after the urine, seconds later, i found some sperm came out. what s the problem? i slept later about 4 a.m. i am less night fall , i have girlfriend. is it relatives to kidney? | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Sperm cells do come out before and after urine. Such a process is involuntary, automatic and natural. This happens because your body is expelling sperm cells which are stored within your body. Your body produces sperm cells whenever you are sexually excited and stores. This stored sperm cells are removed from body through ejaculation while you do sexual intercourse or masturbation. If not, your body expels it through nocturnal ejaculation or through urine. There is nothing wrong about it and nothing to worry. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
Hello, I have a slight rash on my breast which is at the top of my breast and stops at the nipple. It gets very itchy after a hot shower. I have had it for 3 months or so. It is now a browny patch and only flares up after showers. Should I be worried | Hello. Thank you for writing to USI will keep a possibility of a superficial fungal infection, either Satyriasis tricolor which is due to a yeast called Malaysia fur fur Or else it could be Tina corporal which is due to dermatophytes. A KOH preparation made by scraping a small amount of scale from the surface would be confirmatory in both of these. Treatment is with topical antifungals like Ketoconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole available either in a cream or lotion. Oral antifungals may also be started after the diagnosis is confirmed to be of fungal etiology. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as appropriate treatment. An oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10 mg once daily will provide symptomatic relief from itching. Regards |
hi, my husband had an ultra scan last week and here is the report. Right kidney - 9.8 x 3.8 cm, A simple cortical cyst 9 x 9 mm is seen at upper pole Left Kidney - 9.7 x 5.6 cm, A large 5.9 x 4.5 x 4.7 cm thin wall cystic mass is seen at inter polar region, multiple thin internal septations are seen Impression - Large septated left reanal cystic mass leison s / o complex cyst. Advised to be further asseed by cest Small right renal simple cortical cyst Can you please explain what it means or is it dangerous? Thanks | Hi friend, Welcome to Chat Doctor There are cysts on both sides. The cyst on the left side is small and simple - nothing need be done for it except to repeat the scan after 6 months. The one on the right side is big and could be complex - it needs further assessment and assistance by a specialist - UROLOGIST. Earlier, the better. You may need CT scan, biopsy and so on for a definite diagnosis. Management will depend on the diagnosis. Take tarnishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck |
I am having problems with breathing and I am getting really bad headaches..my muscles ache and my right arms feels like a pulled muscle. I have loss of energy. I went to the ER and they told me that it was depression and stress but I am not so sure that is right .I eat & sleep fine and I dont feel stressed , maybe a little overwheelemed with two kids but I doubt it is depression and stress. | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. You should be properly examined and investigated before pointing depression as the cause of your problem. Were any investigations done? There are several causes for the problems you mentioned and depression can also present in several ways. Continue to ask further queries. Hope this helps. Take care. Chat Doctor. D. (Pediatrics)Associate Professor of Pediatrics. |
i got stitches in my lower lip last friday night, and taking antibiotics ever since ti happened. i have started to notice this bump beside the stitches appear a few days ago, should i be worried or is this part of the healing process. it hurts when there is pressure and im trying my best not to mess with it. i just dont want this to be permanent or be a problem. thanks for the help | Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query from you to my Chat Doctor Clinic. I have gone through your query and after in-depth study on it, In My opinion-your lump mostly is - post-surgical edema, which would resolve in due course of time. If it does not resolve in 2-3 days time, you should check up with your doctor. In that case you may need Change of antibiotics, and or-partial premature removal of lip stitches, which would decompress the-wound for the infected blood and purulent fluid. Daily Chat Doctor. If you take as advised you need not worry about it and would not be permanent problem. Still I would advise you to check up from ER doctor or Surgeon. Hope this would resolve your worrisome query for now. Wellcome-to my Chat Doctor Clinic for any more query. |
Hey, so I have an OCD problem with being able to see my nose. One year ago I discovered I could actually see my nose at all times and ever since it s been giving me claustrophobia-not sure i spelled that right but anyway, it s made me feel trapped inside my head. Everywhere I look, two transparent arrows what the shape of my nose looks like from my eye view follow everywhere I look. I thought it was ridiculous that this is what I was worried about, but my brain just says no! It s a problem! against my will. Earlier in the year I even bruised my nose attempting to change its shape. It turned red with pus and got a bit flatter but within a few months its now healed good as new. The arrows are starting to resemble again from my eye view. I just remember all the bad memories of dealing with my brain on this issue; it s an endless war of thoughts that I can t stop. And even when I have good days, the problem is still there. I can t not care that it s there because the problem still stares me in the face. I doubt anything would help me but is there anything that can help? | Hi greetings... I wonder whether it is a problem of OCD or body dysmorphic disorder...as per you there are repeated obsessions regarding your nose find in the similar way are there repeated compulsions???as in the past you had self injurious behavior towards your nose its better you consult a psychologist initially and take cognitive behavior therapy...many times all the symptoms might get reduced only with cognitive behavior therapy...if you are not feeling any better with cognitive behavior therapy, then consult a psychiatrist and take medications which relieve you from obsessions and compulsions and make you feel much better...by the way go for a morning walk daily and two to three times exercise per week...all the best for your future endeavors and I hope I answered your query and feel free to ask any further |
Sir, I am Nagarathna 50y age female having Auto Immune Hepatitis. Right now I am in the treatment given AZORAN tablet daily one 50mg. Already one year is completed. As per the doctor I have to take life long, OK no problem but frequently I am getting liver pain, All joint pain, excessive diabetes, I am taking twice Insugen 30 units each, Migran head ache. This is continuing since 2-3years. I am living helplessly with all these decease. I request you kindly inform me, Is there any way for curing any decease of mine? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... I can understand your concern.... You are having autoimmune hepatitis and joint pain, diabetes could be from it by autoantibodies . In hepatitis liver affected so glucose metabolism disturbed, so there can be more diabetes ... Anyway you are taking correct treatment with use of azathioprine ... At least for two to three year treatment is needed .... Regular liver enzymes level checked .... If clinical improve mt, laboratory improvement (normalization of liver enzymes), histological improvement (in biopsy no inflammation) present than Chat Doctor. . But only after discussion with your treating doctor . Take low fat diet ... Take Paradise |
We live in chennai. We got married just before 10 days. Both me and my partner would like to do a complete health check up because we would like to have a baby in a year. May i know what kind of tests needed and also the name of the tests which should be taken to know if we are healthy enough to go for child now? | Hello, thank you for posting your query to Chat Doctor. The regular checkups for the wife to undergo before planning to conceive are-An ultrasound of the lower abdomen (to check for possible cysts)Complete thyroid function test hematology (for checking blood hemoglobin levels etc.) The husband could get a semen culture done. Apart from this, both the partners can get tests done for STDs like V Chat Doctor. Also, you should both get your blood sugar levels tested. Apart from this, adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy food, exercising regularly and staying happy and stress-free. Later, if at all you face problems in conceiving you could go in for a hormonal assay. |
My daughter is 5. Sickly. Dark circles under eyes. Pale skin (not her complexion) if it s going around, she catches it usually. Colds, stomach bugs, she gets ear infections. Adenoids out (at age 2 also tubes in for awhile) She s complaining of headaches lately. Eyes were checked earlier this year...no problems there. Her teacher says some days she just looks sick but doesn t complain & has even sent her to the nurse. She got sick one time & they checked & her platelet levels were low but they raised back up after a week of testing everyday. The doctor keeps blowing me off & I m frustrated! | Thank you for question, don't worry about your child. Dark circles around eyes are very common in anemia with iron deficiency. It is also common with vitamin deficiency like vitamin D.if headache persist then needs Brain MRI will be helpful to exclude any serious cause. Advice |
hi,im 7 weeks pregnant.i went to the hospital last week for an ultrasound scan as i had pain in my side and tummy.it was suspected ectopic.the scan showed a sac and yolk but no baby.they said i was either not as far pregnant as i thought or i could be miscarrying.i had my ChatDoctor levels checked and they went up nearly doubled but not quite in 48 hours which they said was reasonable.im now having light bleeding and i lost a very small clot which seemed quite hard after investigating.looked more like tissue.do you think this is the start of a miscarraige? | Hi. Thanks for your query. All the findings of ultrasonography and your passage of a clot is indicative of missed abortion / miscarriage. Get a repeat ultrasonography done, if the sac is not there nothing to worry, otherwise you may require suction and curettage. After everything is settled you have to undergo a battery of tests to see why did miscarriage occur. These include, Hormones, TORCH and others under the guidance of the Gynecologist and get treated for the ones which are treatable. You should avoid pregnancy for 6 more months and start multivitamins and Folic acid- polite a few months before you want to take a second chance. |
Hi doctor i am 24 year old man. I am facing one problem. I think i am facing penile discharge problem. When i remove underwear i see some white spot on underwear. I am very confused. Is it penile discharge or some disease. I had sex with some so plz help me out. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. There are many causes of such a white discharge. You have to rule it out first to exclude the possible causes. When urine Chat Doctor. Semen discharges sometimes cause white layer on the undergarments. If you have burning in the penis while urinating it is urethritis. Urethritis is the only cause which requires a treatment. Associated burning in the urine, discharge, pain in the surrounding area are the main feature of this urethritis. It is associated with sexual exposure. Suitable antibiotic therapy, avoidance of intercourse, using condom, treatment of both the partner is all necessary steps require curing these STDs. |
if i have upper wisdom tooth extracted because of pulp issues, what will be the consequence. Will the lower wisdom tooth surge and will i have to have that extracted too - in time? If the dentist says a root canal is possible on that wisdom tooth, is it a better option? Pros and Cons. | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Wisdom teeth are usually considered less functional as compared to other molars. Rather in most people, the wisdom tooth either does not erupt or erupt incompletely and usually is removed. If your wisdom tooth is fully erupted and aligned, and if dentist suggest that a root canal treatment can be done in that tooth, I suggest you to go for treatment rather than extraction. This will maintain occlusion. Extraction is always a last option if no treatment works. But may require small surgery, stitches and few discomforts post extraction like paresthesia or pain. Wisdom tooth removal does affect majorly the alignment of other teeth. Decision depends fully upon suggestion of dentist after an x-ray of tooth as for root canal, there should be visible distinct canal identified in wisdom tooth. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you. |
Dear Doctor, I am aged 33 + , male .I am suffering from recurrent kidney stone problem. In 2005, I had a left kidney stone ( around 6mm) and it was broken by Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). In 2009, I had a small 3-4 mm kidney stone and I think it got washed away after taking medicines and drinking fluids as the pain subsided, however am not sure as I didnot go for a second ultrasound. In 2010, I had a right kidney stone around 5-6 mm for which I had taken plenty of fluids and medicines. In 2012, again I had a right upper ureteric calculus 18*10mm with proximal mild hydroureteranephrosis along with a tiny 3-4 mm right renal calculus ( I underwent a ct scan then)..I underwent Right PCNL + DJ stenting under GA for removal of the right upper ureteric calculus . Last week again I had severe back and abdominal pain on the right side.I underwent again a CT scan of the KUB region, this time scan revealed 6*5 mm right renal upper calyceal calculus along with a tiny left renal calculus. I consulted with doctor and I am taking mdeicine K-Cit syrup along with lasilactone 50 and plenty of fluids. I am also taking now homeopatChatDoctoredicines. Will this kidney stone be flushed away along with urine after taking both allopathic and homeopatChatDoctoredicine as I really dont want to go under any type of invasive or non invasive procedure like lithotripsy?Please suggest. I am controlling my food diet and drinking around 3 litres of water since last 1 year.But I dont know why the stone keeps on recurring. | Hi, Stone disease by nature has a potential for recurrence. I feel you are doing correctly by consuming good amount of water, KCit. But in place of Lasilactone, take Gladstone 25\u00a0mg once daily. You may continue Homeopathy treatment. Increase water intake to 3.5-4litres daily. Start Tab Cyst one 2 tabs twice daily and Cap Climax 0.4\u00a0mg once daily. This treatment will be very effective. In view of recurrence, also get urine-24 hours uric acid, oxalate,phosphate, calcium,proteins, creatinine estimation, Bloodbath, 25(OH)D3 estimation, kft done. You can convey the reports once done |
i am agirl 23 years old have aproblem since my childhood i feel the desire for sex without any thing or after stimulus by love these desire become bigger with increase the age and these desire relived after sitting in special position all symtoms after beingin sex occur to me as weakness,hate the men its also not relived after fastingup to 12 hours and more weakness w fatigue these desire agrevate by nervousness and irritability im not feel these desire with any man only with my self suddenly or bya seeing love or any emotion im now depressed and weaked from it ifeel irritabilty and fine tremors on my hand period last 36-48 hours only from being adult i have apast history of recurrent thyroditis | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the given symptoms your problem seems to be Obsessive Compulsive disorder, for which good treatment is available if you rely on psychiatry. You should stop worrying about what you are experiencing now. Learn to enjoy it. Divert yourself towards your education and career. Remember, Idle mind is devils workshop. Researches prove that medicines alone cannot cure anxiety disorder. Along with medicine you should practice psychotherapy techniques to streamline your lifestyle and meditation and yoga techniques to calm your mind, body, streamline your metabolism and thinking style. Please consult a psychologist. If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to overcome your problems. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
constanst tireness weekness in my bones , no energy very short of breath, with any bit of exertion . its not my heart as i had that test done,and there are no blockages,and as i have to wait until sept for the results at the out clinic i am worried as my problem seems to be getting worse . only yesterday i was doing the lawn and while pairing along the edge with the spade i went faint a rainbow and bright lights appeared in my eyes for a few seconds and i had to grab hold of the pier to stop from falling what might be the cause ? sorry i cannot afford the cost. but thanks all the same | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Anemia (low Hemoglobin in Blood) will reduce the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. Hence, Less Oxygen will be delivered to your tissues. This can cause weakness with shortness of Blood Problems in Lungs can cause weakness with shortness of breathes are all easily treatable Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
Hello Doctor,I am Jhon, I have seen blood marks in my underwear when I wake-up from the sleep. I was in the fast sleep and had lot of heavy work during the day. I dont have any pain in my penis. I hope we called it as night fall but this time with blood. | Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It may not be bleeding caused by penis itself but more likely this is sign of reinfection or kidneys stones. This is mainly self limiting and doesn't require any specific treatment, and you should just be patient and have fluids to promote urination. Less likely it may indicate possible bleeding in urethra, bladder or kidneys from popped vessel or some other cause. IF this continues you should do urinalysis, monoculture and kidneys ultrasound to rule these main causes out. You should Chat Doctor. Also, avoid sexual intercourse and have keep good hygiene. You should reduce salt in your diet as well since this could lead to increased risk of urinary stone formation. Lastly, some prostatitis or prostate tumors may have similar signs, but this is seen in advanced age only. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. |
I am having indirect bilurubin high that direct Indirect=1.5 Direct is 1.0 and total is 2.5 . I have lose my weight and now i am on ayurveda medicine . Tell me is indirect bilurubin will go in how much time ,but in april my indirect bilurbin was less but now it is more why . My second problem ,my hands and legs go cold why | Hi, Thanks for writing in. A mild increase of indirect bilirubin is nothing to worry. It is often seen with what is known as Gilbert's syn Chat Doctor. With this disease there is often fluctuation of bilirubin which is often normal. Please avoid any medications which can potentially damage the liver without consulting a physician or a gastroenterologist first. Also, please let me know the report of the complete liver function test (Including SGPT, GOT and ALP levels). Please get it done if you have not got it done already. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help Regards |
Hi Doctor , I am 32 year old married man. I suffered from Mumps when I was around 16. Me and my wife are planning to have a baby since last 2 years check my semen analysis, report came but no sperm found., now i m searching doctors who can treat this problem. Please advice ..... | Hello will certainly clarify your doubts need not worry until any diagnosis confirmed your doctor can tell you about any organic cause for no sperms after physical examination and all relevant investigations. You also can improve its quality and quantity by adopting healthy lifestyle modifications and dietary supplementsAvoid smoking and alcoholExercise regularlyHave lots of fresh fruits and steamed vegetablesMultivitamin and minerals supplementsPlease feel free to ask for more clarification, I will.be happy to help you Best wishes |
hi i am stariting to lift weights with my testicles and penis but i don t ever want any damage like a vein detaching from the testicle i know of people who lift so much weight but anyways what are the risks of something like that happening i mean how strong is the vein in the testicles please answer thank you | HelloThanks for query. Nature has provided Veins of the testicles with non-return Valves to prevent column of blood to fall down and blood to accumulate in these veins During exercise that involves heavy weight lifting there is increase in intro abdominal pressure. This increased intro abdominal pressure may lead these valves to become weak resulting into dilatation of the testicular vein what is called as Varicocele. This is a common finding in heavyweight lifters. Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... It seems to me that the left side of my body is more sensitive than my right. It also seems skinnier. The bones on my foot are not covered by as much soft tissue. My left shins and joints ache after working out. When I m sick, my left armpit is sensitive, and my left breast aches before my period. Also, if I have a tooth ache, it is on my left side. Am I imagining this? | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. First, you should get assessed and investigated by general physician to confirm above self observation of yourself. If general physician finds some problem then got treated for it. If there is no problem (or normal examination), then you can meet nearby psychiatrist, as such symptoms can happen in psychological conditions like anxiety and aromatization. Wishing you good health and all the best.www.99doctor.com |
I was given a prescription for Amox - Clav four days ago for a sinus infection. Although It has helped me feel better, my head is still full of mucus. I can t seem to loosen it enough to help get rid of it. I m also taking Sudafed pain, pressure and mucus, using nose spray and drinking lots of water. What else can I do to get rid of this sinus infection? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of sinusitis is more. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for complete recovery from sinusitis. You are improving partially, so your antibiotic (Amos - clan) is working. Your other Chat Doctor. You should also do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. This will smoothen your nasal passage and relieve congestion there. Also take sound sleep and rest. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am 50 y old man from syria , have elephentiases in my left leg since 1 year ( cause infection not parasit) most of the doctors have no experiance with the treatment , is there any cecters in USA can deal with the syndrome , i can come any time thank youAyman | HiT hanks for posting you query on ChatDoctorElephantiasis is a disease caused by a microfibril Wuchereria Bancroft. But not all swollen legs mean elephantiasis. A possible leg tumor should be eliminated as well. The diagnosis of elephantiasis is usually confirmed by identifying the microfilariae is a blood sample collected at night or through an immunodiagnostic test. Treatment nowadays is with median. In the US, microfibril is not an endemic problem like in most African countries. But when the test comes positive, the Chat Doctor. Hope my answer will help you Best regards |
I have had a hoarse voice for 3 months and a pain in my mid to upper back (feels like my lung) for almost the same length of time. The pain is now unbearable in my back and the last few days have experienced pains running down the tops of my arms. I am also starting to get the same lung pain on the left. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Hoarseness of voice with chest pain can be seen in many conditions, but the common causes are1. Lung malignancy2. Endobronchial tuberculosis3. Lung abscess4. Phoenix nerve palsy with recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (vocal cord paralysis)So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. CT thorax3. Bronchoscopic evaluation of vocal cords and trachea to rule out above-mentioned causes. Examination of vocal cords is very important in hoarseness of voice. Its movement, nodules on surface, ulcers etc. can be very informative to reach the diagnosis. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
hi there. i have been experiencing sever abdominal pains for 2 days now with constant feelings of having to poop and constant feelings of hunger but whenever i eat the pain gets worse and makes me feel bloated and i have taken an antacid that didnt do anything | Hello! Welcome to Chat Doctor. You haven't mentioned fever, your age, any urinary complaints. This can be due to infection or acidity or stone in urinary tract etc. If pain is in upper abdomen, its due to hypersecretion of acid in stomach. In my clinic, to such patients, after local examination of the abdomen, I advise ultrasound abdomen & pelvis, urine routine, X-ray PUB, CBC, stool routine. Avoid hot/spicy food, late night meals, alcohol, smoking. Try to reduce stress if any, with meditation & yoga. Do regular exercise. Consult your doctor early if pain is very severe with vomiting. Definitive treatment is according to the diagnosis. Hope this helps. Wish you speedy recovery. Thanks. Regards. |
Came home Jan 2 saw dr on Jan 5th took blood. They didnt get enough blood, so I had to go back. Daughter was ill so it took a week to get back by that time I had a horrible UTI where I was urinating blood. Admitted to hospital Jan 19 released Jan 20. Recheck Jan 27 that landed me in the ER with Colitis from the antibiotics and thats when they found my little friend on my liver. Shouldnt say friend freeloader is a better defintion. Im wondering should I go to a specialist, should I not worry? | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. You don't describe this liver growth accurately but in most cases this is just a simple cyst and if there are some malignant features it would be told by your doctor. You need just frequent ultrasound follow-ups. On the other hands urinary stones are usually small then it should not be treated aggressively since in most cases it passes spontaneously and disappear with urination. You should just Chat Doctor. If you notice fever, blood in urine or pain, you should see urologist and then some invasive procedures may be considered. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I have a tumor at the base of my neck..it moved to the side of my neck and is now formed a oozing pocket. When I went to the Doctor and had a hospital stay the test came back no cancer. I went to go get the oozing pocket taken care of an they told me it now may be cancer. I am getting to a cancer dr asap. if it is not cancer and the tumor is non cancerous why is it oozing | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having cervical abscess. Neck area (cervical collar) is full of lymph nodes. And these nodes can sometimes infect and become enlarged. If proper treatment was not started, the center of the node becomes necrotic and liquifies and produce pus like material. It is known as cervical abscess. It can be due to malignancy also.So the best way to confirm is aspiration of fluid and get done cytology, routine microscopy and culture and sensitivity. If cytology shows atypical cancerous cells than you are having malignancy. But if cytology is negative and culture grows bacteria that means this is infective abscess. So better to get done aspiration of fluid and its tests. |
hi doc, we were planning to have a baby and my husband had a typhoid,antibiotics were given for 3 days fever subsided after 3 days & we had another blood test done, d report indicated he is still infected but he has no signs of fever how long should we wait to conceivethanks,Archana | Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorI understand your concern. There is no such contraindication for getting pregnant when your husband is suffering from typhoid. But when your partner is suffering from infection, there will be fewer chances of you becoming pregnant because of medications and stress he is undergoing. So, i would advise you to wait till he gets completely cured and then only try for it. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you |
hi,i had lettz surgery for cin 3 in april,now i am bleeding after sex,having pain during sex,swollen lymph node on my groin and slight pain and bloated feeling in my abdomen what do you think is wrong with me?does it have anything to do with the lettz treatment i had? | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, with your history of surgery for IN 3 and the present symptoms of bleeding and a swollen node on your groin, I would not hesitate to refer you to your operating surgeon/gynecologist at the earliest possible to rule out any relationship of these symptoms to the original problem. The treating doctor might perform a physical examination of yours followed possibly by an ult around/CT scan of the pelvic cavity and also FNAC of the lymph node swelling in the groin to arrive at a possible diagnosis. 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. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
my grandaughter has had a very bad case of diarreah pale yellow and will only take in a small amount of food a day where as before was eating 3 junior size jars of baby food a day plus snacks. She has just gotten over the hands mouth and foot virus about 3 weeks ago.Should she be ssen by a phy? | Hi dear, I understand your concern. You should be worried, but not too much. I suggest1. Cefixime (Taxi) 4 ml/kg/dose twice a day after meal for 5 days.2. Enterogermina1 sachet once a day for 5 days.3.ORS4. Charcoal 1 tablet/10 kg5. Rice diet Hope I answered to your question. If you have more queries, then don't hesitate to write us, we always glad to help. Wishing your granddaughter speedy recovery |
i am 22 and weight 75 kg height 5-11. i am suffering from svere breathing problem.when ever there is change in climate specialy when its raining, problem get triggered like today. my chest is whistling nd having congestion. i used a lot of asthline now a days. i got relieve for short period of time and after dat same problem. help me out. what should i do. plz plz plz help me.... | Hi, you have asthma related to pollen allergy can be dust mites also, since your having it most of the time. For your asthma I recommend you to start using steroid plus long acting bronco dilator inhaler. Go to pulmonologist he will assess your lung function and also give you the inhalers also I suggest you go to immunologist to get allergy test done. Then you will know what is causing your symptoms. Once that is done you can start immunotherapy. Which is very effective. It will control your symptoms by 80-90 percent attest. Thank you Chat Doctor. |
My husband had an accident a work about 7 years ago. He cracked one of his ribs in the accident. He has had a great deal of problems on left side since his accident. Two days ago, he went to the doctor and he had an exray on his chest. The results of the exray indicated that his left lung was cloudy. He also went to get a CT scan to same day, but has not gotten the results back. What are some diagnosis rather than CANCER? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Cloudy lungs on chest x-ray, other than cancer, are seen in infections like pneumonia, fungal infection, tuberculosis, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary infarction, Pulmonary contusions etc. Since he is having history of blunt chest trauma and rib fracture, possibility of Pulmonary contusions is more. So wait for CT report. Possibility of Pulmonary contusions is high in your husbands case. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks. |
have been having episodes of hypertension and cardiac pain. I spent Tuesday night in the ER getting blood work done, including a hs-CRP test whicChatDoctore back elevated at 7.4 mg/dL. I had a troponin test done that came back as slightly elevated (0.9 ng/mL). I also had an EKG which showed tachycardia (resting heart rate up into the 160s) as well as episodes of a-fib, and an echocardiogram which showed my left atrium was significantly thickened/larger than expected for a normal twenty year old. I was admitted to the cardiac unit over night for observation and given nitroglycerin for the pain as well as medication for my blood pressure. The blood pressure levels regulated somewhat, going down to average of 138/95 at discharge. They gave me a preliminary diagnosis of angina which is shocking since I m 20, of normal weight, have a healthy diet, and normal cholesterol. I ve been referred to a cardiologist and am scheduled for a stress test on Monday. What should I expect? What will the stress test show? Also, what does a enlarged left atrium mean? Is it serious? thanks! | Hello, The stress test is an examination to see for possible change in ECG while on physical activity and can suggest a possible angina problem if changes are seen. An enlarged left atrium means that you have some time with problems like high blood pressure and arrhythmia that have affected the heart. So more examinations are needed to clear up what other problems stands behind these changes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
i am diagnozed of suffering from dengu fever since May 11-2013. i am taking treatment in consultation with doctorDoctors are continiously monitoring CBC RESULTSThe WBC level is increasing byt platelets counting droping from 1.65 lakhs to 70,000Doctors says that increasing WBC is positive sign of recovery but platelets count should not drop below 40,000.pls comment | Hello! Firstly have you been correctly diagnosed for Dengue fever? It is caused by the bite of ANDES mosquitoes which are also aggressive day biters recognized by their black & white stripes - transmitting the Dengue VIRUS DENV-1 to 4).PCR test for viral antigen like NS1 has 90% sensitivity (true positive for sick patient) in first week; four folds increase in IG G antibody titles in two weeks is significant - so this is a post-treatment confirmatory test; IG M antibody indicates previous infection. The virus does enter ABCs but infect the stromal cells in bone marrow to cause THROMBOCYTOPENIA (platelet count below 50,000 /cu mm) to cause DHF (Dengue Hemorrhagic fever) - Grade I - easy bruising/ positive tourniquet test, Grade II - spontaneous bleeding like bleeding from gums, petechial hemorrhage in shin/ legs. DHF may progress to more severe DSS (Dengue Shock Syn Chat Doctor. Treatment is mainly supportive by maintaining HY |
I have had cold/flu symptoms for a few days(sneezing,coughing,fever,runny nose). The day after I noticed the symptoms I started having epigastric pain with diarrhea. It lasted for about 3 days and even though my bowels are normal consistency now, I have pain to my L abdominal side with strange bowels that contain a white, stringy substance (worms??) along with a ball of \"puss\" at times? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... Noted you have viral infection of respiratory tract presenting with congestive symptoms.... It could be bronchitis here.... Here viral infection can be generalized, and you might have associated viral gastroenteritis leading mucus in stool.... Symptomatic management done... Maintain HY Chat Doctor. . Fruit juice more..... Excess spicy food and fried food avoided. Avoid smoking.... Steam inhalation and antihistamines helpful in relieving congestion.... Take levofloxacin like antibiotic for 5 days.... Probiotic tablet taken... In glass of milk hot add 1 tsp turmeric powder and black pepper powder with two tsp honey.....mix and take daily for 5 days.... You will alright by 10 days maximum... If diarrhea still continue stool examination done....for parasite detection.... Take care. |
I do masturbation in prone way by lying down against pillow of floor. I never had any problem with this method. However, I have read that doing masturbation in this method puts pressure on penis and people who do that will not have good pleasure during normal sex. Is it true? | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry. The position you are taking is safe and normal. People invent numerous methods and most common are hand masturbation and your style. This method is adopted by millions across the globe and none of them had this problem. You can enjoy sexual life for sure. There is one advantage with hand masturbation. After some time, the penis slightly bends towards right or left. This bend penis shaft gives more pleasure during sexual intercourse than straight penis. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I suffered from typhoid 20 days ago.it was cured and I began to work as per my daily routine. I didn t felt weakness for 15 days but I got fever again and felt weakness to the great extent.now I am not able to get up from my bed but not getting any fever. Plz suggest if there is any concern and the period for weakness?? | Hi thanks for asking question. You are recovering from typhoid fever. Total improvement sometime takes 1 month. The antibiotic course should be for complete duration. In between proper nutrition has to be maintained with more fruit juice and semisolid diet. Take small meal with frequent interval. Avoid outside food. Avoid excess spicy food. Chat Doctor. Food with high protein helpful like egg. You just check that definite like |
I also have have 20 Lovenox injections for the blood clot twice a day, every 12 hours. My INR is only 2.1 and seems to be going the wrong way. What could be causing it to go 2.1 from 2.4 in four days? I am following doctors orders for hopefully dissolving the blood clot. Any ideas? Also, can a blood clot cure itself if blood thinners are taken daily? | Hello, I assume you're talking about deep vein thrombosis. The usual treatment starts with a low molecular weight heparin like enoxaparin (Lovenox) and continues with a Coumadin- Chat Doctor. Blood thinners help to stop ongoing thrombosis but they don't affect the already formed clots. This is very important because an expanding clot can detach from the vessel wall and occlude pulmonary vessels causing life-threatening conditions. With time, the body will absorb the clot and sometimes the vein can become patent again although not as functional as before the thrombosis. I hope I've helped you understand your condition better! If you'd like more information, please let me know and I'll be glad to answer. Kind Regards! |
I am on medicines | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain and give you my opinion. First, it is a very good thing that you have resolved the problem with main arteries. You should know that during first 6 months it is a risk for stent stenosis. So it is mandatory to make regular control after 1,3 and 6 months. For the future your only duty is to fight and control what we call cardiovascular risk factors.These factors are Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, smoking. So if you are hypertensive you should try to keep your blood pressure below 140 / 90. If you see excessive values you should meet your doctor to change therapy. You should keep normal glycemic values if you are diabetic. You should not smoke and the most important one you should keep your cholesterol as low as possible. Your LDL cholesterol levels should be below 70 mg/DL. You are under treatment know, and you should always take the medicine and keep a healthy diet. It is essential to eat as much fiber, vegetables and avoid high cholesterol food, fast food, pizzas, sweeties. It is recommended to have regular physical activity lime walking around 30-40 minutes a day. Hope I was helpful. Best regards |
sir i had an unprotected sex with my wife on 20 december 2011 and she consumed ipill on the very same day she had her period on 15 december 2011 she started up again with a vaginal bleeding on 25 decembernow in this month her period has skippedis she pregnant | Hello.thanks for trusting the Chat Doctor doctors for your health related queries. I guess your concern is about.chances of getting pregnancy if missed period after unprotected sex.right.well.the answer is.YES. there are chances of getting pregnancy if you are not taking any precautions during or after unprotected sex. But your wife already had taken precaution (i-pill). So DON'T WORRY, you are in safe zone.u people had sex during safe period of sense(1st-7th day of menses), so u both already take DOUBLE PRECAUTION. So RELAX.nothing to worry. Usually after taking i-pill, period might be delayed or may come earlier. So its just due to the hormones.so.RELAX.with above discussion u can try out my suggestions-1. If u r in doubt then do urinary pregnancy test, it is easily available in medical store. Do it, if it is negative, nothing to worry.2. If it is positive then visit to nearby gynecologist. He/she can help u.3. in the future, take precautions during unprotected sex. I hope the above information is useful, informative and helpful for u.regards- Chat Doctor. (I can understand your tense-full situation, DONT WORRY, EVERY PROBLEM HAVE SOLUTION.RELAX) |
Hi i have been feeling short of breath and I cant get enough air if I try to it really hard my chest or just below it feels like a heavy object is on me at all times the only time Im at ease is when Im sleeping. I am a young girl who is healthy and very active bu I have had this for three days now | Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. I think that there is nothing wrong with you organically speaking. The way you describe your shortness of breath seems like you have an emotional stress (It's up to you to search in yourself about your emotional burdens). If there is something wrong with you, it would also appear during the night associated with other symptoms or signs. Your initial question was Causes of shortness of breath. There are many, which seems unlikely in your case. For example, people with cardiac diseases might have shortness of breath, but it occurs more often during the supine position or during physical effort and in general cannot be so active (you are a young girl, very active and symptoms alleviate during sleep). Another cause is asthma, which is unrelated to standing or lying position (actually people suffering from asthma attacks tend to sit in the edge of the bed hungry for air). Another cause might be respiratory tract infection, that is also unrelated to positions, and you would have other symptoms and signs, like cough, temperature etc. I recommend trying some relaxing techniques like listening to your favorite music, talking to a best friend, eating a proper diet, laughing a lot, exercising every day, sleeping better, taking deep breaths. Avoid coffee and energy Chat Doctor. |
Hi, Im not at all sure that my jawline is accurate. My top Jaw completely overlaps my bottow jaw. None of my teeth interlock, meaning that they do not fit into each other. I have to be honest when I say that I havent been to the dentist in a few years. The last time I went to the orthodontist, they made a mould of my jawline and then called me back because they wanted to give me an x-ray. However, my mother made up her mind and decided she did not want me to have one because she is worried about the amount of radiation that they emit (I personally think she was more concerned about the cost if there was anything wrong). Not even my molars or pre-molars fit into place. Physically whenever I close my mouth my top lip always stick out far over my bottom lip and my face has a sort of camel-like shape (not sure if thats related). Furthermore, when I eat/chew, I tend not to use my incisors of canines much and it is mostly always eating from the side (molars and pre-molars). Im seroiusly considering making a dendist appointment soon. Do you think there is anything wrong with my jaw and do you know what can be done. Thankyou for any help or advice | Hello, From the details provided, i assume that you have got a prognatChatDoctoraxilla causing overlapping of jaws. You must visit an orthodontist and get orthodontic treatment done. If necessary, orthographic surgery may be required to correct the jaws. Dental x-rays usually expose radiation which is to an affordable range by a human body. So, nothing to be worried. Meanwhile, avoid mouth opening too widely and check whether proper lip seal is attained. Take care. |
I was wondering can hepatitis c survive in gastric contents? I have a fellow RN who was flushing an NG tube on a Hep C positive patient and it splashed back into his face. Hes not sure if it got in his eye or mouth but he did feel it hit his lip. What are you thoughts on this? | Hi thanks for asking question. Hepatitis c virus apart from blood can survive in various body secretions. So here during irrigation NG tube in patient he might contact with virus.... In such case immediate washing of face and eye done. If there is erosion over contact area chances of acquiring infection could be there.... Although as compare to blood, gastric secretion having less virus. So less chance. But protective mask, gloves, eyeglass wear during any procedure to avoid contamination and infection. If develop any unusual sign or jaundice viral marker study needed. Take care... |
I am 51 yr old woman. Had a c section 18 yrs ago and my appendix removered prior to that. I have an uncomfortable sensation on the scar of the c section (which I never had before, toward right side and pretty low) and am a little achy in my right lower back (kidney area?). Any idea what this might be as a result of? | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough clinical Musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you had C-section 18 years ago, and you are 51, due to C-Section and aging factor there will be degenerative changes which leads to backache. In my clinical practice we find females with C-section and back pain. It is common as post delivery most females do not Strengthen the core and the lumbar spinal becomes weak.Also, they all respond well to physical therapy Post core stability and core strengthening exercises. I will recommend you to undergo Physical therapy and get your core stabilized to avoid any nerve impingement and recurrent back aches. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I was recently diagnosed with a liver hemangioma . I don t know the exact size of it. I read that being on birth control could cause the tumor to grow. Should I stop taking birth control pills ( seasonique )? Also I have recently taken ChatDoctor diet drops and think that may be the cause of my liver enzymes being elevated which prompted the sonogram. How dangerous is this hemangioma and should I discontinue taking birth control pill? Could ChatDoctor have caused the tumor to grow? And since I am no longer using ChatDoctor will the tumor stop growing? Thank you. 43 yr old female | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors in liver. They are usually harmless, however they may cause some pain and/or bleeding if it ruptures. If it is asymptomatic, leave it as it is. If it causes pain or bleeding, it will be surgically excised. I recommend that you consult your Gynecologist about choosing another contraceptive method (other than the pills). Stopping the pill, will shrink its size. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I have two lumps on my left leg they are soft to the touch and have been there for almost a year... recently though they began swelling a bit more. both are below my knee and the one closer to my foot is bigger.. i am sixteen years old.. is this something i should be concerned about | Hello! Thank you for the query. Most likely you have noticed varicose veins on your leg. Due to veins enlargement soft lumps appear. They can be more visible when standing and less when lying down. Usually small varicose veins do not need medical attention, however sometimes veins thrombosis can appear. That is why it is good to have other veins checked. To do that please consult your doctor and ask about Doppler's veins ultrasound. Hope this will help. Regards. |
i am 33 and have been sick for a week now. i have chest congestion and i am so weak.. my head feels fine.. My body is a really weak.. It is not going away and i have a trip at the end of the week to get bettre for.. What could i have and what could i take?!?!?!? | Hello dear, welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This seems in relation with respiratory infection with systemic manifestations.* Guidelines for better recovery - Maintain HY Chat Doctor. - Tab. Tylenol (500) mg 3 times a day after meals.- Get basic lab tests and x-ray chest with your doctor for diagnosis and further management in accordance to that only. Hope this will help you for sure. Regards. |
I have been doing a lot of physical activity ( gardening, cleaning & all other household chores ) + a part time job involving being on the computer for long hours during the last one month a& I feel Im exhausted and have chest pain. should I seek medical help | Greetings. Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Your age would help me a lot in constructing a differential diagnosis. However, I will explain some forms of chest pain, which we aim to exclude first, as the main and most dangerous organic causes of it. First, there is angina. Angina is a moderate-to-severe chest pain, more characterized like a heaviness or tenderness or \"squeezing\" feeling, localized in the mid-chest, and then radiates to the both sides of the chest, the jaw, left shoulder and left arm. This is the pain originated from one or more blockages within the coronary arteries (arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients). If this is your case, you should perform an EKG and an echocardiogram, and, depending on these two tests, a cardiac stress test. Second, there is sharp, stabbing pain. This kind of pain can come from an enlargement of the root of the aorta and/or from aortic aneurysm. It is severe in intensity, and radiates to the back, between the wings. Also, it can be caused by an acute or chronic inflammation to the linings within the rib cage, i.e. the pleura (lining of the lungs) and pericardium (the lining of the heart). This kind of pain - pleuritic pain - is less severe than that caused by aortic aneurysm, and relieves or aggravates from switching positions or the respiratory cycle. If this is the case, then echocardiogram (for pericardium and root of the aorta), chest X-ray (for the pleura and the lungs), and computed tomography of the aorta (in case we suspect that there is a problem with the aorta, higher than its root), should be performed. There is always a possibility of intercostal (between ribs) muscle or pectoral (chest) muscle soreness, and pain originated from problems with ribs and rib joints. If this is the case, you can use over the counter painkillers. I hope I was thorough with my answer. Best regards. |
My child has chills, cough, headach and stomac ach - she trew up one time and her nose is runny. She is now running a 100 feaver and we have been giving her child advill once every 8 hours to keep the fever down. Now she is sleeping. She got sick at school. I live in New Jersey and heard on the news that some kids came down with whooping cough so I am covering my basis. | These are all symptoms of a flu-like illness, rather than whooping cough. The reason I am saying this is that you have probably given her the vaccine against whooping cough; secondly, you do not describe any whoop following her cough; thirdly, her cough is not occurring in long bouts; fourthly, stomach ache and headache are normally not a part of whooping cough unless the cough is very severe in nature. Continue giving her treatment for fever. Advil should work against the pains as well. Hope this helps. |
Hi, I just had intercourse with my partner and she mentioned that my sperm had a foul smell, I had never noticed it until she brought it to my attention and sure enough when I smelt it, there was this fishy smell. Please what could be the cause of this and how do I manage it. | Hello Thanks for query. Pungent smell of semen is mostly due to infection either in Seminal Vesicle or Prostate. Get your semen examination and semen culture done to find out the organisms and antibiotics to which hey are sensitive to. So that you can take appropriate antibiotic to combat infection.In the meanwhile take antibiotics like Doxycycline twice daily and later on switch on to appropriate antibiotic as per culture report. You will need to take medications for 4 weeks, Chat Doctor. |
Hello, I am 29 yrs old female. I have high SGPT and SGOT, SGPT varies between 150 and SGOT varies at 130. I did Liverfunction test and see all values are within limits. I did ultrasound and everything is fine phsically in abdomen area. Also did complete blood test I see all normal.Also did ESR, Hepatitis tests for A,B,C,E results all normal. Chest xRay also normal. Problems that may help you diagnose | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, SGPT and GOT levels up to 150 and 130 IU/L are abnormal values.SGPT and GOT are liver enzymes which are elevated in liver diseases characterized by damage to the hepatocytes or liver cells. Common causes of elevated liver enzymes are alcoholism, viral infections, toxins and Chat Doctor. As you have mentioned that viral markers are negative and there is no history of alcoholism, thus, other cause of these changes has to be found out.I suggest you to refer a gastroenterologist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations like liver biopsy. If there is history of |
hi thank you for the facility... i have undergone root canal tratment about 8 months ago from a private clinic but have not done what the doctor say crowning -this is left.til now i dont face any problem but m anxious for the future. my query is can it cause any problem without crowning? is it necessary to be done? i need your help. thank you | Hello, Thanks for posting your query, there are three reasons a dentist will recommend a crown, and it actually depends on the location for cosmetic reasons (one of the reasons); to strengthen the tooth or to restore the tooth to its original shape. After RCT tooth becomes brittle, so it is necessary to have crown otherwise it will break easilyVisit the dentist as soon as possible and get the crown hope this information has been both informative and helpful Regards |
im in a consultation of a drug of related to asthamaCan a combination of Deriphyllin and tricot used as injection for asthama. my family friends used and got cured, since last 4 yr they didnt got asthama. it worked and they suggested me to use it. im 55yr old. can i go for it????? help me | Hello, thanks for your query, strict is a steroid injection, contraindicated in diabetics and several medical conditions. If you are severe asthmatic, you need to go for nebulizations and inhalers. In my opinion, you continue prophylactic Chat Doctor. I feel for asthma nebulizers and inhalers are fast acting when compare to oral medications. Anyway visit an ENT surgeon for maintain treatment. Hope I have answered your query. All the best. Take care. |
Hello, I had a back accident and got a wound that has taken 9 mths to heal. Now I am in the process of getting examination to see if they can operate on my lower back. I was supposed to get my lower back operated on after my upper back was operated on. They are talking about giving me botox injections, however, it is my understanding that it deadens the nerves. What exactly are they trying to accomplish with this and is it recommended? | Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I read your question and understood your concern. The Botox injections does not deaden the nerves. The Botox has the effect of muscle relaxant. It seems that after the injury your back muscles are in spasm, so doctors want to avoid that spasm by injection Botox. The effect is not permanent but 3 to 6 months, so it will give you enough time to do physiotherapy. I wish you quick recovery. |
Hi I sneezed and it caused a pain in my left lower abdomen . I went to workout three days later for two days in a row and every time I did ab workouts it would strain that area and hurt bad! I still have that pain and when I sneez and it s going to be a week. Did I strain a muscle? I really want to return to working out. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Pain which has appeared first time after sneezing it is characteristic for inguinal hernia. It happens when during sneezing abdominal tension grows and pushes abdominal cavity contents. When in inguinal area it will find weak place, the contents will get out of abdominal cavity. You can check if there is a small lump in inguinal area. It can be present, or can appear when caught or sneezing. Sometimes it can be visualized by inguinal ultrasound only. Of course, it can be strained muscle, but inguinal hernia should be ruled out at first. You should visit your doctor and have ultrasound performed. Hope this will help. Regards |
Hi, I was sat down in a chair, when I got the strangest feeling in my heart, I then lost me breath, vision, my head was tingling and the rest of my body, I lost total funtion for a few seconds. Then my heart started to race and gradullay calmed down. | Hello, After going through your medical query I understand your concern and would like to tell you that mostly these kinds of symptoms originate because of brain or heart disorder which requires proper evaluation. Kindly get an ECG, Echocardiography, Carotid Doppler, Holder and MRI brain done and consult with a physician for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My doctor has suggested I may have tendonitis. I have considerable lack of movement in my left arm, some in my right. It s very painful in the left , tender in one spot and aches, particularly if I try to use it or make the wrong movement. I m diabetic. I thought it was lymphodoema from removal of lymph glands in 2001 and 2006, but the radiologist who x-rayed my arm suggested a cancer...Help! | Hello, I have studied your case and I think tendinitis is not thing to be worried. It is common in Diabetics, and It is due to collection of fluid around tendon and overuse of some group of muscles. I would suggest you to make sure that your blood sugar is with in normal limit. Then only you can have faster result. Apart from that you can get steroid injection in then tendon and wear tennis elbow bend. As far as diagnosis of cancer on x-ray is concerned you need to send me x-rays only then I can comment about whether there is any cancer is there or not. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
Im In pain 24 out of 24 hours a day.Im allergic to steroids so some of the extra pain relief I could get isnt available to me.Ive been on pain meds for about 15 yrs.I also have Hepatitis c,so meds dont need Tylenol so I take 10mg.Percocet.Ive been trying to make that work,but lately its not even getting close to even keeping me comfortable much less.Anywhere near the pain relief just to be able to perform daily things like baths.Do you have any ideas? | Hello and thank you for your question. It really depends on why you are having the pain. Be aware that percent has Tylenol in it and that can be a problem with Hepatitis C. In most cases narcotics only mask pain. It is much better if you can find the source of pain and correct that than to keep masking it with narcotics. If you try to come off the narcotics you will need to be tapered off slowly since you have been on them so long. Seeing a pain management specialist may be helpful to you. Regards |
Hi, doctor. Yesturday I way too angry for some reason which caused my body to get stiff and numb, I couldnt feel it.(And I often get siucidal thoughts, I cant concentrate on my studies, and I dont find any reason to live, I long to have a good friend or partner as well.)Thankyou. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely think that you are preoccupied with your thoughts and have so many hours to do the thinking. You cannot concentrate on your studies because you are not interested in it. You are not interested because you do not have an aim / purpose of life. Furthermore, you do not have aim in life because you are not thinking right. Furthermore, you are not thinking right because you do not have faith in you. Furthermore, you will need a personality development counseling and that I shall provide you. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
hi i m Neo im 24 years old and i weigh 99kg i m 1.7m i recently developt short breaths and i cough too much at first thought it s flu but its been long nw when i go to the doctor she tells me i might be having a panic attacks but still, now i have a pain in my chest its like a heartburn, just the discornfot in my chest.. please advise what must be done doctor. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From your description, I am to believe that you are having panic attacks and not nerve related problems. You should also understand that panic attack often show palpitation, sweating, restlessness and general uneasiness. If this is panic attack, you need not worry. The problem started just a few days back. Means if you are treated properly, you can be cleared. Treatment starts with basic psychological counseling and then mild psychotherapy techniques. Psychiatry intervention may not be necessary at this point. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Hi I have had pain in my neck since 10 days, I visited an Ortho and he did an xray and said it is a slip disk in the neck. My left hand pained too. The Ortho suggested to wear a Cervical collar with minimum medication for 10 days and said that the pain would subside. The neck pain has come down but my left hand seems to pain more. Can you please help understand the diagnosis here ? | As per your explanation. I suggest to check with MRI of cervical spine if the pain is too sever. As well, you must take some physiotherapy treatment and cervical spinal exercises too for getting some more early relief. For this consult a good physio near to your place. Now once the MRI report comes you can take opinion with your orthopedic as well with the physiotherapist based on the severity of disc issue and other things they will guide you further with medication and physiotherapy treatment along with postural advice or may be on surgical correction if problem is more and can not be corrected with primary care. You can also use hot and cold pack at home to have some more relief by reducing inflammation and relaxing soft tissues. Take care. |
my age is 30, i am suffering from ckd, i am having solitary pelvic kidney, my creatnine level is 6.9 now which is fluctuating from 5-7 since 2 years. i am eating following medicines | Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor The main parts of treating kidney disease are |
my sons age is 23 months, we did a dengue test for him. he has nausia and vomiting but no fever and no rashes. the results of dengue test are platelet count is 2.10 lakhs/cumm, NS1 Antigen Non Reactive, IgG Non Reactive, but IgM is Reactive. i want to know this report indicates dengue? | Hi...as far as dengue is concerned the most important thing is the general well-being of the kid. If the kid is active otherwise and passing urine well, you need not worry. As there is no fever and rash - probably he had a dengue, and then he is on the recovery now. The IGM positive means that the kid had dengue recently. If Egg was positive it would have meant that there was dengue infection in the past, but IGM denotes recent infection. NS 1 negative indicates that the infection is not it its early course. Overall by the labs it is clear that he is on his recovery path. Regards - |
I am 26 years,5 7 and 72 kgs.I am diagnosed with mild MVP and have symptoms as palpitations,swelling of the nerves in the left palm.however I experience these symptoms in a cycle.I stopped weight training because I started experiencing panic,continuous palpitations.I am using betablockers 80 mg currently recommended by my cardialogist.Please suggest how can I lead a normal life. | Hi noted all your details your symptoms are because of mitral valve prolapsehoweverMitral valve prolapse causes no problems for most people, so treatment is usually not needed. But in your case most likely severe mitral regurgitation due to mitral valve prolapse has developed, it is often benefited from surgery to repair or replace the leaky valve. For people with symptoms of congestive heart failure(swelling in arms) caused by mitral valve prolapse with mitral regurgitation, surgery is usually the best treatment. But if there is no mitral regurgitation is present on echocardiogram, symptoms of mitral valve prolapse rarely pose any risk. The best treatment for each person may vary, but can include |
goodmorning sir,iam lalith,i am 31yrs old,i am getting my periods in a correct cycle of 28 days, the thing is i have a pain in my abdomen before 10 days of my mensus period. we r planning to have a child.i have my back pain ,not severe.i got married before and half year.just six months only i am with my husband,before six months i went to doctor, there was no problem in my scan report. but now i am getting urine infection also.is there any possibility to get pregnant if the pain is there before menus period also.thank u | Hi, I think abdominal pain 10 days before periods is an indication that you are ovulating. You can confirm that you are ovulating by repeated ultrasound or ovulation detection kits. If it is normal and ovulation is detected, you can try another 6 months. There is a good chance of getting pregnant. Do a semen analysis of your husband. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chances of your pregnancy. If it doesn't work, then you can take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound and when your follicles is more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for 2 to 3 days after injection. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
hi, how are u doctor? my name is mamun from bangladesh. i am 25 old. i have a bad habit of masturbation from 18 years old but not mate with women.my penis is too small & emit quickly. now i recently married and faced problem.3-2 years ago i meet doctor and they exam me & give me antibiotic & vitamins other medicine but permanently no good output.So, give me right cure.take care. u can also send me e-mail this add | Hello dear, The size of penis is genetically determined, and it does not increase after a certain limit. But one thing should be known that the size of penis does not determine the potency of an individual. So, do not get influenced by any over the counter medication which claim to increase the size of penis or improve performance...it may be harmful. Having a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts & honey increase blood flow to penis & maintains erection. Avoid stress...practice meditation.this helps in improving concentration & builds up the confidence level. Avoid smoking & alcohol. You can also do oil massage of the penis...it increases blood flow & maintains the erection. Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care. |
I had about 8 beers last night and I woke up feeling fine just a little sleepy. About two hours later I got sharp pains in my lower back. I layed down flat and it went away, still a dull ache but not sharp. My whole body hurts and I got chills with no fever. What could be causing this...could it be just a hangover. I m scared my liver or kidneys are failing. And I m really scared and have no way to going to the doctor. Please help.,! Thank you | Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.comic could be hangover. Take proper rest and Chat Doctor. If the pain is not unbribable you can take anti-inflammatory. If you do not have fever take hot water fermentation for back this will relax the muscle and reduce the pain. If still you do not feel better with all the above advice kindly consult a nearby physician. Hope my advice is useful to you. Your thank-you note will be very much appreciated. If you any further information, please revert to me, I will be happy to assist you. With best wishesTehzib |
My 4 yr old daughter has had diarrhea for a few days now and upon examing her stool, I noticed it us mucus like with black string looking pieces inside of it. The strings look like fine threads. I put gloves on and touched it. The strings broke apart in my fingers. What can this be? | Hi.this type mucus strings the denuded mucosa of the intestines, and it is quit common finding in diarrhea due to any cause - either bacterial or viral. 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. Regards - |
I ovulated on the 8th of may, I had unprotected sex on the 10th of may at about 2am. I took an ipill on the 11th of may at about 2pm(36hours after). It s the 19th of may and no redrawal bleeding yet. My period should start on the 22nd of may. Are there any chances of me getting pregnant | Hello dairy understand your concernMissing with Chat Doctor. It will occur in 50% case if taken before the ovulation. As you took I pill after 36 hours, it will 80-85% effective in preventing the pregnancy. So there is 0-20% chance of the pregnancy. But I pill can cause delay in the period by 8-10 days. If your period will delay by more than 2 weeks then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood Chat Doctor to rule out the pregnancy. If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the intrauterine pregnancy by abortion pill under the supervision of the gynecologist.Meanwhile, avoid stress, take healthy diet, |
I had to have my upper spine fused 33 years ago and I am suffering with severe pain throughout my whole back now. I was on oxycodone for longer than I care to remember to help manage the pain, but with my husband s help I chose to get off them. We moved to a warmer climate to ease the pain of the cold . I can t sit or stand for too long and household chores are painful to say the least. Is there something I can do? | Hi, Welcome to the forum. Your symptoms could be due to disc prolapse in the lumbar area. However, it could be minor as you do not have leg pain. It could also be a mechanical pain due to muscle strain. Now, you could try analgesics such as diclofenac. If symptoms persist, you could see a doctor and get MRI Lumbar spine done. I hope this is helpful to you. You can consult me again directly through my profile. Regards. |
Our teenage son plays soccer and recently was kicked by accident in his lower back, we had to go to emergency room becuase there was blood in his urine, how soon would he be able to return to the playing field. There were several tests done and determined he bruised his kidney. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your son might have suffered a grade I traumatic renal injury. General recommendations include 3-month follow-up that comprises a physical examination, urinalysis, blood pressure measurement, and assessment of renal function. There are few published data regarding the role of follow-up imaging and a repeat scan might help to know the healing process. At least 3 months off the field may be required to give sufficient time for the injury to get healed properly. |
Hi, iam 40 years old...live a very hectic lifestyle...my cardiologist advised olmitrack h 40 in mornings and amlog mt50 and rozat f at night...hv been on hyperyension medication from 5 years...my bp is 140 by 90...IT job keeps me awake till 3 am most of the times....ECG, bloood report etc was normal....question | DearI appreciate your concern for health. The medicines prescribed are perfect and should be continued uninterrupted.However my advice is that please don't add esprit without any indication. In stead try your best for rest and sleep for your body as it is a bare necessity now. Hope your Echo, Esg are within normal limits. Do also have an eye on a healthy, timely and regular diet. Hope this helps most welcome for further queries. |
I am taking Hydrocodone 7.5 mg & acetaminophen 325 mg 48 hours post surgical extraction of impacted wisdom tooth (#32) as well as tooth #31. Have taken 1/2 of pill, as directed, with little relief. Was instructed to take 1 full pill if not enough relief, but am wondering if I can take a 400 mg tablet of ibuprofen (prescribed to my 14-year old son for orthodontic relief, which he no longer needs). I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and get excellent relief from naproxen sodium, however have not been taking often as I have learned there is moderate interaction with my blood pressure med (lisinopril-hctz 20-12.5 M). Perhaps it is best I just take a full pill of the hydrocodone/acetaminophen as prescribed? TYIA. | Hi. Thanks for the query. If you are not relieved with half a pill of HY Chat Doctor. . One thing that I would like to tell you is that pain after wisdom tooth extraction is a common finding, you need not worry, the pain will gradually subside as the healing will proceed. So if there is tolerable range of pain then you need not worry and just relax.However, you can take Ibuprofen but the combination you are taking is competent and even stronger, so better continue with the same. You can also apply Lidocaine gel over the extraction socket to reduce pain. You can also do cool compresses over the cheek. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I have a red rash on my kneck at front from ear to ear dry mouth never had rashes before, I am 71 yrs old I care for my sister who has been more difficult she lives near, I do have a low. Thyroid problem (20) yrs ,people have begun to notice the rash ,I have had it for 6weeks I moisturise and have tried alo Vera. It is not itchy | Hello, Chat Doctor. I would advise you to get a thorough clinical evaluation done. Red rashes can occur either due to pigmentation of skin due to exposure to heavy sunlight or due to side effect of medicines administered. I would advise you to take plenty of fluids and fruits to keep yourself nourished. Avoid exposure to heavy sunlight. Please do visit a dermatologist for further reference. Take care. |
hi doctors ! i am 25 year old and i am experiencing hair loss near to baldness and my hair density is completly sparse and my scalp is almost visible...(*-*) , so please suggest a medicine and a diet where i can regrow my hair from the lost roots | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, From your description it looks like you are having baldness(An Chat Doctor. You didn't mention your gender. If you are a male you can use Minoxidil 5 % solution 1 ml twice daily over scalp and if Female 2 % minoxidil solution 1 ml twice daily over scalp. As baldness is in the genes, this treatment has to be continued as once you stop treatment hair fall will start again. Kindly get this prescribed by your dermatologist. Milk, eggs, Nuts are rich in amino acids, calcium pantothenate and biotin which are good for hair. Hope this helped, Take care. |
I just had a stent removed about two hours ago and I cannot reach my kidney dr. I had laser surgery five days ago kidney stone I have clear urine and full control of my bladder however I m in horrible pain worst me steal cramp or stone pain ever should I go to the ER? | HelloThanks for query. Based on the facts that you have posted It appears that you had undergone URS with fragmentation of Ureteric stone and DJ stent was placed in renal unit which is removed today. The severe pain that you have after removal of stent is mostly due to 1) Residual fragment of the stone 2) Inflammation of ureter (Urethritis) This is common and gets resolved within day or two. Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Definite along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Ensure to |
My left eye started to get swollen on the upper eyelid a few days ago. I can feel a mild pain when I rub my eyelid with my knuckle and sometimes when I blink. I also notice a white patch inside my upper left eyelid. There is a severe haze (air pollution) in my area recently, is it allergy or is it an infection? thanks | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Your symptoms are suggesting me that you are having either allergy or viral infection of the eyes. As you are telling regarding air pollution in your area it may be leading to these symptoms, but as you are having itching of the eyes it may be due to the allergens irritating the conjunctiva and producing the itchy symptoms. In case of infection you will have other symptoms like pain, fever, myalgic and constitutional symptoms. With the available history it suggests me that you are having allergic manifestation following exposure to the air pollutant. Thank you. |
hi Doc, I am 31 & my wife is 33, we are married for 3.5 years and still we didn t have any child. In the first year of marriage she got conceived and in the 5th months she started complaining about abdominal pain and test result came out to be a kidney stone . Doctor advise to put a stent and some pain killer tablets. After putting the stent now and then she complain about abdominal pain till the delivery of baby, so the doctor give some pain killer. then she gave birth a baby boy by scissorian process, unfortunately he passed away after two weeks because of congenital Heart disease . At that time doctor told to wait for another 2 years for conceive as she had scissorian process. so after 2 years we are trying for past 6 months but we are not able to. We consult a doctor last week and he is asking for IVF , so shall i go for it or other option is there? | Hi, Thanks for your query. I have read your query & I understand your concerns. Considering your and your wives IVF is a good option. But it will be expensive. You request your doctor to perform few cycles of GUI if it is feasible after detailed investigation of you and your wife. IVF would be definitely ideal treatment in your case. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any followup queries you have. Chat Doctor. |
i have family history both sides type 1 and 2 diabetes. I am female 49 yo and 5 4 tall and 162 pounds. I have been craving sugar and carbs. I have terrible night sweats and day hot flashes. I wake up sick to my stomach every morning and off and non through out the day. Mom tested me with her kit right after I ate. (i was again sweating and sick to stomach but, did not feel hungry) It was 115 right after eating. Is that a normal range? I did start to feel a bit better even though I was not hungry. Do I have a sugar problem? Also a itchy patch on my arm that no one knows what it is from but, hve had it for about 8 years or so and it itches and darkens at times. Dermatologist just said that it was some sort of trauma from what the biopsy said.??? Sugar?? Oh, off and on yeast infections but use probiotics to keep at bay. | Hi thanks for using Chat Doctor Your symptoms of hot flushes could be due to your per menopausal females when they become per menopausal usually gets these types of problems.we can do Blood tests to rule out diabetes.FBS, PPBS,HbA1C can be done. We can also think of doing Glucose tolerance test to rule out relative hypoglycemia.Don't worry about the skin lesion if biopsy already had been done. Thank you... |
HI I AM 26 YEAR OLD HEIGHT IS 5 FEET 2 INCH 80 KG MY SEMEN REPORT IS BELOWTOTAL QUANTATY 2mlCOLOR OFF WHITEVISCOSITY THINPH 8.0RED CELL NILLPUSS CELL 6-8ACTIVE SPERMATOZA 30%SLUGGISH 20%NONMOTILE 50%TOTAL SPERUM COUNT 30/MILLION/ML (NORMAL 60-150) | Hello, Your active motile sperm is 30% which should be at least 32%. So it is a borderline value. All other finding including count, viscosity, pH are normal. However, sperm morphology is not mentioned here which is also important to know. So kindly mention sperm morphology report as well. You can take a zinc tablet to increase sperm motility. Forte is one of such tablet which contains zinc as well l arginine. Don't take a hot shower. Don't do smoking and Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
I started working out this week again after taking a break since I sprained my ankle. At first I thought I hurt my tailbone because I did something wrong when working out. Now I m thinking it may be a pimple but I don t see any pus or anything the skin looks perfectly normal but there is a bump. | Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If there is no pain in the bump, then one could rule out an infective process. This has to be some kind of benign lesion like a Desmond, or a sebaceous cyst, or a fibrous. This needs to be examined clinically by a general surgeon. So take an appointment with one in your area, and go with his advice which could mean a surgery to remove it or as the case might be followed by a histopathological report of the lesion. 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. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
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