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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | distended, uncomfortable bellyfor the last couple months (worse in the last week) I have had a bloated, uncomfortable abdomen. it is distended. I have cramps that come and go. my bowel movements are inconsistent. sometimes they are small and hard, sometimes the strain causes small amounts of blood. when I have a bowel movement, I dont feel satisfied. nothing is helping. I drink a lot of water, eat healthy and take probiotocs. I am a 27 year old woman. I have a son that was born on 1/30/12 and i am still breastfeeding. my last menstrual cycle was in April of 2011. I am 57 and 150 pounds. I am otherwise healthy and have never had stomach problems before. I am not on birth control or taking any medication. | HI. The causes of the bloating and pain in abdomen with all the other problems you have told can be due to :Intestinal infection, IBS or diseases like tuberculosis. First undergo a course of an antibiotic and Metronidazole for 5 to 7 days along with probiotics you are already taking. IF there is a complete relief, nothing to worry. If there is no relief, you have to go for further investigations::Blood, urine and stool tests. Ultrasonography and CT scan colonoscopy to rule out any ulcerative lesions or cancer or tuberculosis. The investigations will lead to the diagnosis and further treatment. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I broke 2 of my toes a few years ago, and over the weekend I went to NYC and walked for 9-11 hours, the back of the bone it very tender. It s not swollen or discolored, just tender when I walk or when I touch the toes near beginning of the bone connected to the foot. Toes are the 2 close to big toe. Thanks | Hello, Even after you break a bone, and it heals, it is never exactly the same bone as it was before. In your case, there may have been some built up scar tissue that made itself known after walking around NYC all day. The best thing to do would be to make sure you have good fitting shoes that are wide around the toes to give them room. All in all, I don't think there is anything to worry about. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have what I think is a cyst on my butt that is very painful never gos away and when it does it comes back like two weeks later in the same spot its little on the surface but it has like a swollen tunnel to the anal Benn going on like this for about a year | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The most possible thing is - hair follicle infection / inflammation with collection of pus within. 2. In this case first thing do not disturb the lump in any manner, maintain local hygiene. 3. Clean the area with antiseptic liquid and avoid cloths which gives constant irritation.4. If it is on going, means complicated - which might need a small incision and Chat Doctor. 5. I would recommend seeing your GP and get examined and treated accordingly. Good luck. Hope I have answered your query,anything to ask ? Do not hesitate to ask.http://doctor.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 13 month old with a temperature up to 38.8 goes down with tylonol now back down to normal today then woke up screaming uncontrollably (never cries) what could this be? she has alot of teeth esp the side big ones all came in at once a bit ago. could it be possible that its a sign of two year molers? | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. I DO NOT THINK THIS IS RELATED TO MOLARS. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i get lightheaded when i drink water and it doesn t happen with any other drink. It is only momentary while I m drinking/ swallowing and not breathing . As soon as I take a breath it goes away. I m just curious because I can drink any other liquid the same way and it doesn t have this effect. It s always happened to me. | Thanks for your query, Lightheadedness usually is not a cause for concern unless it is severe, does not go away, or occurs with other symptoms such as an irregular heartbeat or fainting. Lightheadedness can lead to falls and other injuries. Protect yourself from injury if you feel lightheaded: Lie down for a minute or two. This will allow more blood to flow to your brain. After lying down, sit up slowly and remain sitting for 1 to 2 minutes before slowly standing up. Rest. It is not unusual to develop lightheadedness during some viral illnesses, such as a cold or the flu. Resting will help prevent attacks of lightheadedness. Do not Chat Doctor. Do not use substances that can affect your circulation, including caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, and illegal |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hallo sir my name is mrs vinita patel age of 28 years i have a problem of seveior lower abdomen pain since one month for which i was admitted in hospitals after relief from pain i was discharge from hospital but after 3 days i am facing the same problems. according the doctors the blood report , urine report , ultrasound report & abdomen CT reports are normel. so the doctor give me the tab for pain relief and advise me to wait till mc period my last mc was on dt 03/11/12. i am feeling continious pain pls help me | Hello and thanks for the querulous pain may be related to the infection or inflammation of the intestine due to bad eating habits or UTI. Repeat USG of abdomen can help to find out other causes which has being missed in previous report. Take your diet at proper time and only fresh and light diet. Take antacids like END, PPI inhibitors like Acid. A course of antibiotic is essential if pain continues after taking above medication and precautions. Hope this will help you. Best Wishes |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My baby is 6 months 15 days old. She is suffering from loose motion for last 2 days (7-8 times per days). I have given her Taxim-O, but as it was not working, I have given her OFM Suspension last night and today morning. But still She has the motion for 2 times from morning till now. What I will do now. Please suggest. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics (LIKE MAXIMO OR OF) unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have got g4 2 011 First was prenatal death 2nd 3yr living 3rd and 4th second trimister iud Every time i conceive there a complication arises in second trimister or further my aminotic fluid reduces causing no fetul heartbeat. What may be d reason for it and what test should i undergo to diagnose the problem. plz suggest | Hi, Thank you for asking question on Chat Doctor. Cardiotachometry will detect abnormal heart rates and assess fetal well-being. To assess the well-being of the fetus, you have to do the nonstress monitoring. If this test is unrewarding, she should be subjected to Oxytocin challenge test. Hope this answer will serve your purposeless feel free to ask any more queries if requiredTake care Chat Doctor. V. Subrahmanyam MD;Disassociate professor of pediatrics |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I just had my appendix out on oct 2, since then have been experiencing bouts of severe stomach pain with diarrhea nausea and now pain between my shoulder blades and under my right breast. The did an ultrasound the week after my surgery which showed nothing but these symptoms seem to point to gallbladder . I am wondering what the link is between gallbladder and appendix. | Hi, the main link between gallbladder and appendix is that both lie in the same intraperitoneal plane of the body and both are on the right side of the abdomen. The pain which you are experiencing now may be related to some collection at the operated site-leading to diarrhea, and nausea. However, a possibility of calculus cholecystitis(inflamed gall bladder without stones) cannot be ruled out.Hence, I would insist upon you to have a check-up from the operating surgeon get well soon, good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I just recently received an ultrasound and the findings were that I have subcentimeter ovarian cysts and a 1.6x1.26x2 cm right sided fundal fibroid. I have had this very painful dull pain in the lower right side of my abdomen, sometimes I bleed when I have intercourse, I have very painful periods with alot of clotting and severe cramps. I have incontinence issues and the list goes on and on. One of the PCT from my gynecologist office called me and said everything is fine. How can that be when I am in SO MUCH PAIN? | Hi. You are absolutely right, everything is not fine. The bleeding during intercourse can be coming from the uterus or there can have a lesion on the cervix. Fungal fibroid can cause the pain and bleeding if it has eroded the internal wall of the uterus and clots and cramping. Ovarian cysts of this small size usually do not cause problems. I would advise you to go for another opinion. Possible chances of betterment are from Laparoscopic diagnosis and removal of the fibroid if there is a facility nearby you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am a 27yr old Female suffering from bladder and kidney reflux aswell as severe kidney problems .I have been going through this disease for 6 years now. It started off as severe continual kidney infections which I was hospitalised for each time and doctors could not explain why I was continually getting infections. The infections were always in my left hand side Kidney which always showed on ultra sounds as large and swollen ( Hydronephrosis). I was then hospitalised with severe pain on the left hand side flank pain ( front kidney pain) whicChatDoctore up on an ultrasound and CT scan as a Large PUJ Obstruction( a kink in ureter tube which is the tube that comes of your kidney and joins to your bladder) I had numerous stents put in to release obstruction which was only a temporally fix as I was getting infections in stents. I was then booked in by a urologist to have a pleyoplasty surgery done on my left hand kidney. At this time my right hand kidney only had a mild case of Hydronephrosis on it and a propionate renal pelvis with no PUJ Obstruction on it so the concentration was mainly on my left hand kidney. The pleyoplasty went well and urologists were convinced that my condition was fixed. Exactly to the day a year after my surgery my left hand completely obstructed again and I was hospitalised 7 times to the emergency department with extreme pain in 2 weeks I had multiple scans and nuclear medicine studies done which showed my left hand kidney completely obstructed they then booked me in for a ballon dilation which was unsuccessful and I was in the public hospital system as I had no health insurance so waiting times were very long I was put on very high pain killers to get me through the day and waiting times I then reached out to a different urologist which rushed me in for a procedure which inserted a camera inside my bladder and kidney to have a look they also inserted another stent and booked me in for yet another pleyoplasty which this time was a larger operation. This operation was not successful and I was told that my left hand kidney had to be removed I was devastated but I knew it had to be done. I was ok for about 6 months after the removal then the same things started happening to my remanding kidney but it was obstructing and releasing they were stumped I was in and out of hospital all the time with severe fluid retention and pain. I was hospitalised for 3 weeks to have numerous tests done to find out why this was happening. I had a urodyamics test done which shows the pressure in your bladder and how you empty your bladder. It was then I was diagnosed with a rare bladder condition which doesn t have a name all I was told is I have extreme pressure in my bladder and when I go to the toilet I only empty a 1/4 of what is in my bladder and the rest reflux back up into my kidney which is causing my bladder to blow out my remanding kidney. I was then told I wasn t eligible for a transplant as my bladder would damage any donor kidney I received. I need help and it has taken along time for me to feel comfortable to talk about my disease as I know there are a lot more people out there with worst disease then mine. I was just wondering if there are any other people out there suffering from similar problems and have had it fixed as I am having difficulties finding surgical help or if anybody needs to talk about their health issues as I know it s hard to deal with severe health problems not only health wise but mentally as severe continuos pain can make people feel like they are going insane. I try to wake up every morning and stay positive and smile through the pain and feeling unwell all the time. I can not work due to my health issues and it gets me down all the time but I stay positive and hope there is light at the end of the tunnel. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can fully understand the trauma you're undergoing. If you can send the latest discharge summary with scans, kidney function tests, and the aerodynamic tests and all reports, present medication, I can certainly give you an expert opinion regarding further treatment. Failure after second pyeloplasty, for re-stricture of POJO, is well known. Send them in my name. Keep a positive attitude. Remain cheerful and wish you well. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I got up from my recliner and my knee would not bend and was painful. I attempted to walk, but only with a stiff leg. It had swelling on top of my knee and behind my knee. I have not injured it, what could have happened. That was two days ago. thanks in advance for your assistance | Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems that you had a muscle pull. Take proper rest. Hot fomentation and application of pain relieving gel will give you some relief in pain. You can take painkiller like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals with antacid Omeprazole 20 mg along with muscle relaxant like chloraxazone. This will relax the sprained muscles. If the pain persists, get yourself examined by your doctor do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I am a 50 year old woman and I need help, please! I had oral surgery on 4/10/14, was given versed, lots of swelling, everything seemed to go well, on hydrocodone, Advil. Got a bad head cold and took OTC cold meds, decongestants, antihistamine, nasal spray, Tylenol etc. A few days later I m crying all the time, I feel so bad, anxious, scared, don t want to be alone, don t like the dark. I saw my nurse practitioner and she gave me diazepam (10mg) to calm me down . Scared to take the full dose so I took 1/2 and that drugged me enough to calm down but didn t last. Next week I beg to see my Nurse again and she gives me zolpidem (5 mg) to sleep, and take diazepam as needed, and Zoloft. I took the Zoloft for 2 days(25mg) an I quit as I have never felt more anxious and nervous in my life, also took the diazepam(2.5mg) at a time but it made me feel worse. A couple days later I felt like I might be getting a handle on this thing. Had one day without any diazepam...but then I started to feel weepy again and more anxious. I need help! What happened to me? I have never had anxiety or depression. I am so tired of no answers. Please help. I m sorry I don t have the money can you help me anyway??? | 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. Yes diazepam is indicated for treatment of anxiety disorders. However, along with it other Chat Doctor. 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:bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear sir, I am 31years old.my husband is 36yrs.i had pco (found nov2013)doctor gave me dibetasr500.renerve plus.i lost my wt 5kg.now my wt i 55kg.and now i have regular periods.but my huband s sperm motility is very low.he is taking fertisure for last4 months.but i am not pregnent yet.so please give reply. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He should go for semen wash. It will help to increase the motility. If it does not work then you can go for artificial insemination techniques. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have osteoporosis and have tried Forteo which made me have muscle and bone pain, diarrhea and low blood pressure . I fainted from the low pressure and then decided I couldn t take it. What medicine might be better for me and what kind of doctor would be a specialist in the area of osteoporosis? | Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I read your question and understood your concern. The osteoporosis is treated by the rheumatology specialist. There are many kinds of treatment regimes for osteoporosis depending on your other accompanying disease or conditions (if you have), so your doctor will discuss with you all the pros and cons for each treatment regime and decide with you. I wish you quick recovery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have chronic pancreatitis and I have 3 cysts in my stomach, I have recently had a stent put in my pancreas for a few weeks, then removed. I have been getting severe abdominal pain since, and at the moment I have severe lower left side abdominal pain. I can do very little, and will be going to see the surgeon in out patients this week. I would like to know what to ask him, considering he thinks that there is not much more he can do for me. I need some kind of pain relief. | Hi. It is true, pancreatic conditions are quite complicating to begin with and treatment is slow and not always successful. The pancreas is an important organ and removal is not contemplated unless conditions become extreme. In the given circumstances painkillers would be advised, but from personal experience with a few patients, they only provide temporary relief and patients come back in no time asking for stronger ones. My advice would be techniques to take your mind off the pain, mild forms of exercise and a strict diet regimen which would prevent from stimulation of the pancreas, that could hopefully result in reduced levels of pain. I am sorry the options are limited, but given the condition, it all depends on how you respond and decide to tackle the problem. Wishing you lots of luck and more. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | A month ago I was having trouble breathing with pains in my chest. I had a series of test done and all came back normal. I also have a instal hernia and had the endoscopy done. Well, about a week ago, I was still having chest discomfort and my doctor prescribed medium twice a day. Now, I have noticed these small, sore bumps inside my right chest muscle. Im feeling better except now Im concerned about these bumps that hurt to the touch. What could they be? | Thanks for your question completely understand your question chest pain can be due to a variety of reasons whether it be cardiac, lung related or just gastritis, peptic ulcer.in your case as small swellings are present a FNAC of the swelling should be done, and accordingly it can lead to a diagnosis histologically .it seems like these swellings and chest discomfort over ribs is due to Costco Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Age:26 yrs,Height-5.6,Weight-70 kgs.medical history:I have experienced 2 missed abortions one in the year 2009 at 5 weeks pre embryonic loss,G sac seen,D & C done, and 2nd in the year June 2010 8.6 weeks fetal heart beat seen,11weeks fetal heart beat absent. D& C done.Anti D was given both times.Have done all hormonal test,infections test,immunology trst,protien C , Protien S ,Homocystien ,HSG xray,Karyotyping also normal of both me and my husband.Husband sperm test also normal.All test are normal.I want to concieve a helathy baby .Please advice doctor. | Dear Madam, I have gone through your history and do empathize with your feelings. Early pregnancy loss most of the time could be due to chromosomal abnormalities. However, your karyotyping is normal. I would advise you to report to a foeto-maternal specialist to get yourself evaluated thoroughly for any other possible cause. Thyroid dysfunction, particularly low function of thyroid also may cause such pregnancy wastage. I do not see this investigation performed in your list. Please get your blood examined for T3, T4 and TSH. If hypothyroidism is detected, Levothyroxine is the medicine of choice. I hope this will help you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Recently i have been experiencing acute abdominal pain after eating meals with hot peppers. I am 54 years old, and this has never been a problem before. The pains feel like Ive been punched in the belly many times. Can you explain whats going on? | Hello, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is likely that you are suffering from a peptic ulcer disease (PUD).PUD is a disease in which there is irritation of the gastric or duodenal mucosal wall. Earlier satiety, bloating, vomiting, pains after eating etc. are all symptoms that could be found in patients with PUD. Pepper in particular is known to aggravate PUD. Other food stuffs like unripe plantains, alcohol in any form etc. are known to increase PUD as well. Other things that could aggravate PUD include -prolong starving,-cigarette smoking-certain Chat Doctor. -infection with the bacteria H. pylori.etc.PUD is treated with variety of |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am from PAKISTAN. My mother is having hole in her left ear and gets infection every month. she visited many ent specialists they give medicines to eat and drops to put into ears. but after some time again water starts coming out. today she has again infection in her ear. she cant hear when we speak normally. and uses hearing aid. but when gets infection she stops using hearing instrument as she says i feel uncomfortable. please tell some remedy and drops which can work for her. she puts cotton full of vaseline into ears while taking bath sothat wayer couldnt enter into ear but even then she gets infection. | Hi, From history it seems that she might be having chronic middle ear infection producing perforation in her ear Chat Doctor. Go for culture and sensitivity test of ear discharge. This will give information about organisms causing this infection and antibiotic medicine very effective against this organism. After report your doctor will prescribe long course of specific antibiotic medicine. There might be having healing of ear |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i Have been taking this drug for quite a while ,for bipolar. i have headaches, i already have back trouble.have had 2 major surgeries and still have a lot of pain and one of side effects is added back pain. should i try something else? ok answer please | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. As you are already aware, bipolar disorder is psychological disorder which is characterized by mood swings ranging from depressive low to manic high. Proper diagnosis is required for treatment. The symptoms could point to even uni-polar disorder for which treatment is different. Usually treatment using Chat Doctor. Do talk to your therapist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | There is a noticeable lump prutruding on my forhead just slightly between and slightly above my eyebrows, is this something to worry about? I actually felt a difference there about two to three weeks ago. Could this be a cyst? As of now there is no sign that it is a pimple. It is about the size of a dime when touched. I m just watching if it gets larger, and of course I m a worry wort. Thank You in advance for any input. My contact email: YYYY@YYYY . | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cyst or soft tissue tumor like lipoma, neurofibroma or dermatofibroma or some other mass. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi, my seven year old has red eruptions on face and even black heads. On her butocks I find dried erupions. she is very suceptible to cold and cough and takes ages to get rid of it. her blood ess always come normal. The recent one in october 2010 was also normal | Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of frequent blisters on face which is mainly due to allergic reaction and contact dermatitis. Need not worry. I would suggest you to :- You should clean affected area only with cold water, avoid rubbing of skin to prevent skin damage and cover the affected area with light cloth while sleeping to prevent the skin infection. Apply calamine lotion to prevent itchiness. Apply cream containing Atelier acid. Visit dermatologist once and get complete examination done. Start treatment after thorough examination. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 renal cell carcinoma 6/2011. His left kidney was removed. In 3/2012 a second surgery removing more of the renal vein was necessary and was found to be cancer; however it was deemed successful because margins were negative. Two spots in lungs were found this January a repeat ct scan shows no additional growth but mentions at least two hypodensity areas in liver. Are hypo densities a concern for liver metastasis? | Dear Ma'am, Sorry to hear about your husbands condition. Considering that he is suffering from metastatic renal cancer, the presence of hypodense lesions in the liver can be suggestive of cancer. The only way to confirm this would be by doing a PET scan or a USG guided biopsy (which is not required because he already has Mets in the lungs). I hope he is receiving treatment for the metastatic disease. Hoping for the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,My mom is suffering from Lung cancer which is spreaded to brain. The clots was of about 3mm in lungs. we took her for the brain radiation as advised by the doctors. as of now she has received 6 Chemo and 10 radiations of brain and as per doctors her condition is imroving. But my question is related to the clots which are still residing in brain. She is not completely active and full of energy. She feels confused most of the time and has lots of p[roblem of balancing.Can the clots of brain be completelt removed? Is there any limitation of radiations that can be given to a person? What are the traetment options available as of now for us..????looking for teh reply from your end.Regards,Shubham | Dear Shubham, Lung cancer spread to brain is a 4th stage cancer. For lesions in the brain the best treatment is whole brain radiation which your mother is already getting. Yes there is limit to this form of treatment. Maximum treatment is 15 to 20 fractions of radiation. She will definitely improve, but this improvement may not lose long. Suppliment antineoplastic Chat Doctor. There may be some improvement in balancing, but full recovery may not happen, or it may be delayed. Normally with this condition as per statistics life scan hardly exceeds 6 months. After completion of chemotherapy and radiation symptomatic management will be required. Truly, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had an ultrasound in Nov that showed that I had several stomes/polyps lagest one 5mm. Repeated ultrasound in March & showed several polyps largest one 8mm. Makes me wonder if that 5mm grew that quick or measurements not correct. Considering removing gallblader but unsure. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have multiple polyps in gall bladder. Largest was 5 mm in November and now its 8 mm. It may be slightly increased and 1 to 2 mm variation is common so it's not a big difference. Whether it is 5 mm or 8 mm it doesn't make any difference in treatment. You should go for cholecystectomy. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and been told by physio that I have SPD. I experience pain in my left bum check, lower back and inside of my thighs. She gave me a support belt, exercises and I have been perscribed some pain killers. She has now discharged me and told me to deal with the pain. However I feel it is just getting worse. Will it get worse the further my pregnancy goes? I know I am suppossed to rest more but find it hard as work 3 full days and have a 16month old. | Hi, Symphysio public dysfunction will get worse as pregnancy advances, and the treatment is rest and if its too bad braces to help you move around. Painkillers are also helpful, but you have to realize that all these are of only limited help. This pain will get away once you deliver. It is not a serious condition and doesn't have any long term effects, but it is a very painful situation to be in. You will recover completely by 3-6 months post delivery. Labor can also be affected, and please try for a normal delivery as, cesarean does not benefit the condition in any way. Try to take as much rest as possible and also do the exercises prescribed by the physio. Hope this helps. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hiii My dad is of age 51,and T.B is diagnosed to him.We had done the MRI yesterday in which as per orthopadecian his vertebrae 3 is effected as well as few of the ribs get involved.Docter suggested him 3 months complete bed rest with few medicine.I want to know in the bed rest can he goes to toilet for doing urinal and other work | Hello, Hiatus hernia, not Giannis hernia is a causative factor for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is associated with all the symptoms you have mentioned earlier. Apart from these symptoms it also leads to metaplastic changes in esophagus. Temporary relief is obtained by having antacids, but for advanced cases surgical intervention is must. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I accidentally pricked myself with a name tag that I picked up off the floor at an event. It caused a tiny bit of blood when I squeezed my finger but has since dried completely. I am being a bit paranoid, but I am wondering if there is any chance of transmission of hepatitis or HIV through such an act. Thanks. | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should allay fear of this infection because it won't be transferred by this way. The only chance of possibility of the infections is if suppose previously infected person having this viral infection is priced by tag just a few minutes before you got pricked. But I suspect it has nil possibility for this incident. I advise you to take care for the infection if it happens at the site of prick. Please maintain the hygiene by frequent cleaning and Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 8 weeks pregant and have bleeding since 2 days.. only if i wipe after the urine. This bleeding is started more or less same time of my period cycle. This is not like period bledding... i see it only wiped. Also i feel like period like pain.Kindly consult | Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You should consult your doctor to get physically examined & decide weather blood in urine & bleeding is vaginal. Blood in urine needs further investigations & specific management with doctors advise. At two weeks bleeding with slight cramps in abdomen may be possible abortion. It is mostly due to fewer hormones & can be controlled by hormone supplements & rest. * bleeding is no way permissible. Advise of doctor & treatment in time can manage & save pregnancy. So don't be upset. Take care, rest & advise for specific treatment. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am undergoing root canal treatment and it happened that my dentist inserted her file beyond my teeth which caused me an intense pain due to injury to my gums so she prescribed me with Emanzen-D but i am not feeling its effective as my pain does not subside so will Enzoflam be of any help | Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I went through your query. Since you had over extension of file during RCT, it leads to injury in periapical area of tooth. Emanzen-D is a combination of Serratiopeptidase and Diclofenac sodium, which helps in faster healing of injury as well as controls pain. While Enzoflam has Paracetamol in addition to above combination. Thus helps in additional pain control and soothing effect. So, you can use either of them. Just make sure if you face any Gastrointestinal discomfort or nausea, you take some antacid empty stomach in morning or consult your Dentist. Hope this answer helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i was squeezing a staple gun for about 3 and a half hours at work today and when i got home my fiance tried massaging my left wrist because it was a little sore.... when he did that he squeezed too hard and the tips of his fingers went too far into my veins and now they hurt so bad (did he do more damage than good?) we were going to go to the hospital but i m going to wait until morning and see if it gets any better | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in wrist, or local nerve compression like in carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. Cold fingers indicate towards vascular occlusion. Wrist pain can be due to tenosynovitis, clinical examination can help in diagnosis and further investigation can be advised. If you can give further details then I can help you better. Pain is only at wrist? Pain increases on work or in night?, fingers are turning blue/ischemic? For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was having sexual intercourse approximately 60 hours ago. I am male. After approximately 15-20 minute, the urgency to ejaculate came upon me and to prevent it, I withdrew and changed positions. When doing so, I small amount of ejaculate (semen) was discharged. I continue to have sex but slowly lost my erection and stopped. During the next 24 hours a small amount of pinkish semen-like would discharge from my penis during urination (less that 0.5 seconds) and during the next 24 hours it appeared to clear up. In the last 12 hours it has somewhat reappeared, but not as bad as before. Also, my left testicle is swollen (similar to "blue balls") and painful. It occurred approximately 24 hours later (after sex). It is still swollen and painful, but appears to be improving. Do you know what has occurred and will it improve without medical attention? | Hi, I have gone through your query. In your case it is due to retrograde ejaculation, you are experiencing semen coming out with urine. At the time of ejaculation you prevented it to come out, semen is redirected to the urinary bladder with back pressure to testicle area resulting in painful testis. There is no need to take medical attention, It will improve by itself. I advise you not hold your ejaculation. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions. You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2 |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having back pain for some time now nearly two years back i had serious back ache Doctor expected slip disc and asked X-ray x ray revealed Crack (Gap) in D12 I had no history of falling or an accident Doctror asked for Neuclear scanning for hips shoulder and spine and it was declared to have lowe BMD (-2.3 ) Is taking GEM CAL KIT regularly since then some two months back had a similar pain a spine specilist asked for MRI for both cervical and lumbar spine. Though abnormalities are observed they are more age related and both Doctor and radiologist concurred that the crack/gap in D12may be congenital. But doctor is more worried about my beathless ness,walking little I start breathing deep though momentorilly. Pulmonary test was conducted and it is normal for my age 965) they said. I am also a Cradiac patient for last 12 years. Twice had angiography . last was nearly one tear back. Two block 75% and 45%. On regular medication and is not having any problem can pain in back to do any thing with Breathing.? Advised to see cardilogist once again and come back as Spine specialist feels some surgical intervention may be required. Your advise please. Regards. | Hello understand your complaint. You explain very well the situation. My opinion is that it would be good to see the cardiologist again. If he excluded any heart problem related with the breathlessness the next step is to control more your lungs. For example a chest X-Ray, arterial blood gases and a DCO test with is done with the Spirometer device. If these tests come negative we are sure that breathlessness feeling is caused by back pain.Thank you, Wish, you good health Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Static Buzzing and fizzing, I m glad I m not alone, but it would be nice if someone could give this thing. Ok I get sleep paralysis very often, this drives me nuts i do often try to drink a lot to knock myself out and avoid the whole paralysis terror stuff. One of the worst SP incidents i had invovled this static buzzing fizzing pressure feeling in my head, as if my skull was the exaust for a jumbo jet engine. I thought my head was going to explode with static. This was the first time I d ever felt anything quite like this. Now you can see static on a tv, hear it on a radio, and even touch it on old cathode ray tv screens. This stuff across my brain felt just like the tv screen just much stronger, It was located on my temples and at the bottom of my right ear. But a few years ago a the height of my sleep paralysis Horror (Everynight multiple times for around 3 solid months) I finally went to the doctor, and got given citalopram, for depression. Started taking the citalopram, and i turned into a zombie, and these strange static fizzy buzzes started appearing. Now every bout of SP is preceded by and accompanied with this static. Also i find for a few minutes after I wake up from an SP incident, the static buzzes, still fizz in for a few more Aftershocks . | Hello, If you suffer from SLEEP PARALYSIS I would recommend your seeing a SLEEP SPECIALIST in order to obtain a SLEEP STUDY since you may be suffering from a sleep disorder which could be related to or even NARCOLEPSY for which there is a specific medication that can help if not place into remission. The other possible set of diagnostic studies that could be obtained would be imaging studies of the brain to include an MRI of the head with gadolinium contrast looking specifically at the CEREBELLOPONTINE ANGLE to rule out the presence of a small mass lesion that may not be big enough to cause headaches, nausea, or vomiting but may be big enough to cause severe TINNITUS. I would also do an MRA of the head AND the NECK. I might even recommend that a high-resolution MRI on a 3 Tesla (or higher) magnet be performed of the INTERNAL ACOUSTIC MEATS (IAC) looking for any evidence of a cavernous fistula or breach of the cavernous wall or ceiling with an AVM or similar which could cause bizarre and debilitating symptoms of TINNITUS. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | a friend of mine in Kenya went to dentist with tooth ache. He found swollen nodes. She had a test and results are tuberculosis of lymph nodes. Tuberculous Lymphadenitis. Has this got anything to do with the Aids Virus? Is it contagious? Can this be easily treated? What would the treatment be? Thankyou. Mandy. | Hi and thanks for this query. I am so sorry to hear that your friend has TB amenities. TB of the lymph nodes is not contagious. It can be easily treated using a combination of 4 medications for a duration of at least 6 months. TB amenities is not related to the AIDS virus, but a weak immune system helps TB to carry on and cause damage to the body organs. Please, talk to your doctors for treatment. Encourage your friend to tick to the prescribed medications as compliance is highly needed for a successful treatment. I hope this ad Chat Doctor. If you have any ore questions or need more clarifications, I would gladly do so. I wish you the best of health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I am 3/4 of the way through root canal treatment and I currently have a temporary filling in place for 2 weeks. The root canal is completed, the last step being the crown being cemented down permenantly. I am however, experiencing some pain around the area and the area surrounding it. It is a dull ache which seems to linger. Is this normal with temporary fillings at this point in root canal?Thank you for your time. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query pain and sensitivity after root canal treatment occurs due to two reasons firstly there can be an infection which causes pain, that remain after root canal. Secondly sensitivity is caused due to periapical periodontal fibers. You should not go for crown placement till the time pain would not heal completely. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several times a day, maintain oral hygiene. Take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen, which will reduce pain and swelling. Consult your dentist again for proper evaluation and rule out condition like high point. Doctor may order X-ray to confirm diagnosis. He/she may prescribe antibiotics, release the high point or in case the infection doesn't go away with antibiotics then he/she may consider repeating the root canal again. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I went to the hospital and they told me I have lymph cancer but sent me home. Days later, now my left arm is numb and I have huge like lump round size of my palm between my left boob and collarbone. It kinda goes into my arm pit. Any idea what that could be? im not to sure if i have a lymph node right there that could be that wide ? | Hi ! Good morning and wish you a New Year 2014. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. In your history, you have not mentioned the reasons and investigations basing on which your doctor diagnosed you as having a lymph cancer. In case it is a confirmed diagnosis, then the swelling what you have got might be an extension of such problem. Lymph nodes are everywhere in the body, and they can be enlarged due to very many reasons, and cancer is one of those reasons. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the swelling, and depending on the result might advise you for an MRI scan, or chemotherapy or radiotherapy as the case may be. It is not possible to pinpoint the exact diagnosis without a clinical examination and related investigations. 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi...I have a bubbly rash appear on my chest,,back and arms and hands there like small pimples and red.. i started a new job in a hospital tuesday and when i got back from work i noticed them.. when i went back in on thur and fri they told me it may be a allergic reaction but it has got worse and also ive been being sick and lossed my apitite what could it be? | Hello. Thanks for writing to us at heallthcaremagicJudging from the information that you have provided I will keep a possibility of a viral exanthem. I would specifically like to rule out Chicken pox, since as you say that the rash is composed of fluid filled lesions. Chicken pox classically presents with red lesions which later on become topped with fluid filled lesions. The lesions of chicken pox are mainly distributed on the trunk, face and proximal extremities. Palms and soles are usually spared. Fever and other systemic symptoms are present. I will suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region. Your dermatologist after examination would be able to either confirm or rule out chicken pox. Treatment of a confirmed episode of chicken pox is with oral antivirals e.g. acyclovir or val acyclovir. Symptomatic treatment for fever and malaise should be provided with OTC paracetamol and ibuprofen. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi.i woke up this morning with my right shoulder blade hurting badly. it was sharp and constant. it has gotten worse all day....and is now unbearable. it has spread to the left side of my neck and shooting pain down my right Arm and hand. I can t lift anything, turn my head, bend, breath deeply w/o a worse sharp stabbing pain. my right elbow also feels like I smashed my funny bone...n now both 3 lows feel that way while I hold my phone n type (I m lying down w a heating pad on my blade n neck. I have a lidoderm patch on both blades/neck. I ve taken an alive and used a professional vibrater. nothing helps. I can t sit up or move w/o making it worse. The onset was so sudden. no over use. didn t do anything unusual. I just turned 50. Pls help. too weak to go sit at hospital for hours and my car is a five speed...i cannot shift at all ( tried to drive but too painful to shift n too weak) thank you for your time. kim. YYYY@YYYY | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you As per your history it looks like the cervical disc degenerative disease. A nerve impingement is possible on the nerve root leading to pain radiating to the shoulder blades, shoulder joint, arm, forearm and hand. This is a classical symptom of nerve root impingement in the cervical spine. I will Advise you to undergo a thorough clinical examination and an MRI of the cervical spine to understand the level of the nerve root compression. Also, using a cervical collar for support will help provide the traction leading to relief in pain. Treatment :Physical therapy has been worth in my clinical practice and most patients responds well. Physical therapy includes therapeutic ultrasound therapy, TENS therapy and exercises. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a soft but pain full lump on my anus. And my dog has worms and I dont know if its possible for me to get it but I went to the bathroom bowel movements and I poop out some jelly mucus smelly stuff. I would like to know if that is a sign if any thing | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems that you have got either a perianal abscess, or a fistula. This needs to be assessed by a general surgeon, and so I would advise you to get an appointment with a general surgeon at the earliest to avoid further complications. Till then, you can have some kind of anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Over many years I have low iron levels on & off, very cold feet that turn blue & cold hands most of the time, tired, hip pain, headaches, cough in the mornings, itching, bruise easily. Am on Efexor for stress etc. No one has ever been able to find out why my levels drop. I was tested for Pernious Anemia many years ago & one Dr gave me B12 injections & prescribe iron tablets. Regards Barbara Australia | Depressed iron level occurs when your body doesn't have enough iron. Iron is important because it helps you get enough oxygen throughout your body. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a part of your red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your body. If you do not have enough iron, your body makes fewer and smaller red blood cells Then your body has less hemoglobin, and you cannot get enough oxygen. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is caused by low levels of iron in the body. You might have low iron levels because you: Have heavy menstrual bleeding. Are not getting enough iron in food. This can happen in people who need a lot of iron, such as small child Chat Doctor. Have bleeding inside your body. This bleeding may be caused by problems such as ulcers, hemorrhoids, or cancer. This bleeding can also happen with regular aspirin use. Bleeding inside the body is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia in men and in women after menopause. Cannot absorb iron well in your body. This problem may occur if you have celiac disease or if you have had part of your stomach or small intestine removed. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ive had a really sore tailbone for nearly a week no, i assumed i banged it in the bath. there was a growing bump around it, and today it started weeping. i drained it, and it took about 10 mins, still very sore and weepy. should i see a doctor or just assume its a spot? | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint a sore lump on tailbone can be due to most commonly formation of a Colonial cyst that is seen to be commonly caused due to either an ingrown hair or traumatic injury in the lower tailbone area. I would suggest you to consult a General Surgeon and get evaluated, and he can commonly clinically diagnose the lesion while can also advise blood test for confirming. Treatment that can be advised you are commonly surgical by Incision and Chat Doctor. . Marsupialization can also be advised to you. As of now you can sit in a tub of warm water to reduce pain and shrink the lump. Take Ibuprofen to relieve pain. Put gentle pressure to |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir iam suffering with typhoid from last 5 months .....still now iam in same state when i found that i am suffering with typhoid ...i consulted many doctors and taken many antibiotics nearly (50-60) tab ....when will my disease cure is there any other disease under this | Reclothe entire of treatment of typhoid is 2 to 4 weeks depending upon the nature of Chat Doctor. Previously salmonella type were sensitive to chloramphenicol 500 mg four times in day for 15 days. Nowadays when such type of patient visit in my clinic I usually prescribe ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice in day for 14 days. If the patient had already taken Cipro I prescribe levofloxacin 750 mg once in day for 28 days. Still no relief I advise my patient for |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am under your consultaincy for last three years my next appoint is on 28 of this month and my no is 57 my question is should i get a chance on the 28 or on 29 in any case i should submit my paper on which date as iaam an outsider suffering from parkinson please consider my case | Hi, as you mentioned you have Parkinson's disease I will try to help you with my knowledge. Since Parkinson is a disease where the brain has an imbalance by the dopamine secretion. For this the Neurologist will prescribe you medicine and your symptoms like tremor, rigidity will be controlled. Treatment will be symptomatic. Later on you should focus on doing regular physical therapy. As physical therapy will help you control the symptoms of tremor and rigidity. your mobility will also improve, and your systemic functions will be better. After taking the medicine which will balance the dopamine secretion in brain you need come closer to regular exercises. As exercise will help you to produce the natural dopamine and with later stages your medicine will be reduced. What needs in Parkinson disease is the active control of brain and bodily functions. Which can be made by regular physical therapy. I have seen many Parkinson cases and 90% have responded well with the medical and physical therapy joint combination. Before we lose a lot of physical function and allow brain to get slow down, it's better to start the physical therapy and medicines on time. Prevention is better than cure. On any questions regarding exercises you can ask me.regards Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hey Im 24 years old. Im always tense and I feel like Im always angry. I really dislike people and I feel like if given the oppurtunity I would really do some harm to people who have done me wrong. I dont feel like its a normal reaction I feel like Im seriosly degrading another persons life.I love my girlfriend atleast I think I do, I love being with her but emotion that emotion love doesnt feel like much of anything. I dont feel like other people proclaim to feel. Shes logically the best person for me. I dont abuse her and I dont think I ever will. My ex however would send me over the wall and I really hurt her. Its like Im always on the bring of an explosion. I always get the feeling that my friends arent my friends. I always degrade them based on the lack of intelligence they have. Stupid people. I dont know why I feel like Im better than them. I dont know why when I walk into walmart everyone around me sickens me. I dont understand why Im filled with such hate. Its really come to the point where its starting to scare me. Like this dark pressure inside me is growing. I have a cat and sometimes I get frustrated with but I toss him around like he isnt alive. Sometimes by the neck, sometiems I even imagine choking it until it cant move. Afterwards im engulfed in this flush of sadness thinking about missing him. I sometimes imagine my girlfriend dead but then I that same sadness hits me. Then anger. I sometimes dream about selectively wiping out the human race. Its really farfetched but who am I to judge someones value? I feel like I want to just REMOVE filth and another part of me wants to help that filth.This has been longer than intended. I have no insurance and ive been trying to find help whereever I can get it. Thats why Im trying to get all the info I can in one message. I also eat ALOT to cope with this. WHat is wrong with me? Will I kill someone? Could I? When I hurt my ex I would feel horrible after I did what I did. SOmetimes I would feel bad while doing it. Liek it was her fault! SHe made me do it! I knew better but I wanted to kill her...over nothing I knew it was NOTHING but still I couldnt control it. I can never control it ever! | Degree understand your concerns went through your detailed description. I suggest you to immediately find a psychiatrist in your area for further treatment. If your description is truly what is actually happening, you must be suffering from multiple personality disorder, impulse control disorder and possible schizophrenia. Therefore, I suggest you to find a psychiatrist immediately. But I can assure you, you will not kill anyone. Alternatively, you can consult one of our psychiatrists online through this same site. All details are available in the home page. Hope you understand the depth of the situation. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir, I am 46 years old, having Epilepsy since 2006. I am taking Enchorate Chrono 600 mg twice a day for 8 years. I also have Diabetes for 4 years and taking Melmet SR 500 mg + 1 mg Glimperide in the morning and Melmet SR in the evening and Astat 5 mg also in the evening. A few days ago, I consulted my doctor and he | Hello! Valerie acid (anchorage throne) is a well-known anticonvulsant. It is indicated for complex partial seizures. It is also used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder and in preventive treatment of migraine. Valerie acid has many side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort and complaints (nausea more frequent, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain), increased bleeding time, decrease in number of platelets, tremor, hair loss, weakness, infections, increased appetite, weight gain, hepatotoxicity, etc. The adverse effects may become frequent and severe if the doses are higher, but there isn't any connection between the severity of side effects with the duration of treatment. There isn't any interaction found between Valerie acid and the antibiotic agents you're taking. In my opinion you should continue to take your medication carelessly if no new symptom or sign appear. I hope I have been of help. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have very dry patches appearing suddenly on my body. My knees, foot, ankle. They dont itch or hurt and are not red. Just very very dry rough patches. Should I be concerned? I live in Florida but havent been out in the sun much this summer. Thank you! | Hello, Thanks for the query, Probably you have developed psoriasis. Your description matches with that. Psoriasis cannot be totally cured. It can be only controlled. You can use steroid creams to control this. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. And get the medication prescribed. Let me know if you have any other doubt. You can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | We have never had to use condoms before as I have always been on the pill or used the ring. the both effect me and I no longer want to feel awful. My husband can not finish in a condom. Weve tried different ones,sizes all to no avail. any advice? | Hi, There could be many reasons for this. Psychological, insufficient lubrication, material and thickness of the condom and relative insensitivity of the receptors. You can use alternative methods of contraception but rest of the ,methods don't provide protection against STDs. Good lubrication is another method you can try. In case of some psychological factors or difficulty or failure to have orgasm or ejaculation, you should contact your GP / family doctor, who can give you good advise or refer you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi doctors, great site that i hope everybody get benfit of it.My wife has a Homogenous Texture in the liver which increased from 22X20MM to 30X25MM from 16/10/2010 until 3/3/2012.It is seen in right Lobe echogenic focal lesion with the above mentioned measure, no billiary radicle dilatation were detected. | Hi.noted history of liver lesion on imaging study. Is your wife experiencing any abdominal symptoms (like pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting) or systemic symptoms (like weight loss, fever, fatigue)? Does she have any history of hepatitis or other types of liver infection? It is best if you tell your wife to consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon or a gastroenterologist, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. Benign vs malignant tumor lesions must be ruled out. One important thing to rule-out is hepatocellular carcinoma. Other diagnostics (such as ct-scan if not yet done, liver function tests, bilirubin, tumor markers, blood count, etc.) and management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i am 34.history of infertility for 3 years. i had first conception with twins in august 2011. premature birth in feb. due to cervical incompetence .i have pcod. what r my chances for second conception. what treatment should i take. | Hellowelcome to Chat Doctor As you have conceived earlier the chances to get pregnant are good. In case of twin pregnancy the risk of preterm birth is high when compared to singleton pregnancies. Care should be taken during pregnancy as the risk of preterm birth is about 20 - 25% If the pregnancy was lost in the 2nd trimester - the measuring of cervical length periodically will help and if the length is short then a stitch will be put If the next pregnancy proper monitoring will help you to deliver the child at term hope to have answered your query Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello doctor, I am having pain in lower part of abdomen for the last 5 days. I am a female 31 years of age married and my weight is 41 kg.My ultrasound of whole abdomen shows: "Liver is enlarged 15.5 cm in span with mildly bright echotexture s/o fatty infiltration of liver.IMPRESSION: Mild hepatomegaly with mild fatty infiltration of liver."I do not take any fatty food though, nor do I drink, however I daily take thyrox 50 and calcium(corseum) tablets. Please advise me how can my pain be reduced, it is severe at times. Thanks ! | Thank you for posting query at Chat Doctor. Presentation of fatty liver. Try to monitor your thyroid profile (hormone) especially TSH.you're maybe needing an increase in the thyroxine dose, and you may also be required a medication to lower cholesterol (statin Chat Doctor. Bag (if NOT vaccinated against HBV) 2. Anti Meanwhile:- also test your blood sugar level-LOOSE weight-abstinence from alcohol-FAT FREE diet - NO red meat-vegetables should be ingested daily-Moreover, less activity should be carried out (no sports), REST more. - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day- Adílio maybe taken (consult hepatologist/ treating physician)- Repeat Liver function test and lipid profile after 6 to 8 weeks. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Im a male, and have developed tenderness around my right nipple which has been present for the past few months as of late Im starting to feel a stinging sensation around the same area, any idea what this could be? daniel YYYY@YYYY | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Well, it needs a clinical examination to come to the exact diagnosis.However, the differential diagnosis for pain and stinging sensation in one nipple may be.1. Bacterial mastitis.2. Local trauma.3. Hematoma formation.4. Boil. And accordingly you may have to use a good analgesic along with oral antibiotic to get the relief. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, then I will be happy to answer them. Take care. Regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 10 days ago I had voilent vomiting..since then, pain in my upper left abdominal region and still having waves of nausea and increased pain. just had ct scan and x-ray , no kidney stones (I have no appendix or gall bladder ). Today, i haven t been able to push bowel movements out & the pain is starting to radiate downward like in the direction of my groin ..and also something radiating down the front of my leg to the tips of my toes (feels more like a tingling/numbness). i had to say what next and i guess i m going back to the dr tomorrow. any thoughts of either what it might be or what I can do to relieve symptoms? | HelloYour symptoms are very characteristic for kidney stones which are migrating downward a ureter. Both CT scan and X-ray may not reveal kidney stones, as it is very hard to visualize them in a urinary tract (especially in ureter). Urine tests need to be performed. Sometimes a pain radiating to a toe can appear when there is a spine problem (but this doesn't usually cause vomiting or abdomen pain)Treating kidney stones you should Chat Doctor. Some relaxants may be prescribed by your doctor. Hope this will helpmate care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 23 yr old male 170 lbs. about 5 hrs ago I noticed a baseball size bruise on the inside of my left thigh with a pea size lump in the middle... There is no pain like a normal bruise and I didn t hit it on anything. Do I need to be worried about a bite or would the area be worse by now if it were dangerous? | Hi, Dear,Good afternoon. Thanks for the query to my Chat Doctor online-clinic. I studied your query in-depth.-In my opinion the painless bruise of baseball size-is mostly due to the groin fungal infection with mild-secondary infection causing lump on inside your groin.--Cause of lump-Possibility of insect bite needs to be ruled out due to the central pea-size lump.-Hope this would resolve your worry-some query. Wellcome again to Chat Doctor. Have a good day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My blood pressure has been high all day, but it has really spiked since I started laying down to go to sleep. It has gotten up to 193/118, but then once I am up for a while, it drops. The last reading was 160/100, but now my machine is giving me an error reading. My wife happens to take HCTZ. I am wondering if I should go the ER, take one of her pills, wait it out, etc. | Hi Thereafter going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that Blood pressure more than 180/120 is an emergency condition but looks like your machine is giving fake readings. Check your BP on different machine and if it is actually more than 180/120 then go to ER.Don't take pills until you are sure about high BP as risk of hypotension will there if it is a fake reading. Kind Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My mother has end stage Multiple Myeloma. She has become very confused & disorientated due to Hypercalciemia & a Urniary Tract Infection. In the last few days she hasnt been able to toilet herself or feed herself. Does this mean she only has days left to live | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Multiple myeloma leads to hyperkalemia and chronic renal failure. She may have high creatinine level. This all lead to disorientation and other symptoms. Prognosis of multiple myeloma is very poor at this stage. So plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was lying down and had a pain in my chest . I drank some seven up and burped, the chest pain stopped .Then I massaged my breast and noticed a lump on my breast bone. I had a cold and fever. I don t feel ill other wise except I still have a runny nose. | Hi, I think it's just a small thing to look into. But still if you have some sort of pain or discomfort you need to just have an opinion from a physician. You should have helped us by giving your age too or any specific detail taking the lump. As seen in the message provided which contains less detail, so I don't think it should be much of an issue. Still if a day or more if you find the lump same then meet up a physician and take a chest x-ray in AP view. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! I sprained my foot about four days ago as I was coming down the stairs. I did not hear any popping noise or feel any severe pain. Just an instant aching and my foot became very stiff and hurt to stretch it. It never bruised and has had barely noticeable swelling. My main symptom is that I was instantly unable to put much weight on it. In the last four days it has gotten much better, I can stand on it, put a little weight when walking but still am limping just a little so that I don t over due it. It still has a faint ache and a lot of the time when im sitting I notice it feels cold and a little numbness in the arch of my foot. Just wanting to make sure it is healing normally and that I am not missing a problem...I have never sprained my foot before or broke anything so I am unsure of the way it would feel. Thank You | Dear patient You have got twisting injury to your ankle and its mostly sprain. Sprain usually heals with rest and protection in brace. You need to apply crêpe bandage to your ankle and foot for 3 weeks and keep it elevated on pillow. Avoid putting weight on involved ankle if possible during this period. Take tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for pain relief. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am having abdominal distention including area above my pubic bone. I have pain and heaviness in this area. When I m standing it is worse and I have pressure that feels as if something is hanging inside. What ate these symptoms attributed to? Please Jennifer | Hello, I have studied your case. I think that this pain can be due to either any infection in urinary bladder or otherwise it can be due to gut infection. I would suggest you following.1. Get ultrasound of the abdomen.2.urinary examination both routine and microscopic. If there is any infection or any abnormality of the bowel movement than you should take anti-spasmodic medication like Cyclops. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries I am 44 with controlled diabets, hypertension and moderate sleepm apnea. I have been having a hard time with taking a deep breath. I have no edema. I did a chest xray for pre-op and it showed minimal cardiomegaly. Should I be overly concerned? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You should definitely rule out heart diseases for your breathing difficulty. You are having the following risk factors for heart diseases. 1. Diabetes2. Hypertension3. Cardiomegaly on chest x rays better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). You may need coronary angiography if above reports are showing abnormality. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 37 yr old man. After a recent abdominal/pelvis MRI with contrast I was told that I had a 5mm benign cyst in the right lobe of my liver. How can they be sure it is benign, simply via MRI Imaging? I had one CT of the Abdomen/Pelvis 2 years prior and another 5 years prior. Neither of these CTs showed this cyst. Why did it suddenly show up now and can I be sure its not metastatic cancer? | Hi, How are you? I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but I would not worry about it. Cysts in the liver are a fairly frequent finding on scans of the abdomen. Most often these cysts tend to be "simple cysts" and do not cause any trouble whatsoever to the patient. That is one of the reason why they can grow up to 25 CMS without the patient being aware of it. Some other causes for cysts in the liver include certain hereditary diseases (where there will also be cysts in the kidneys) and infections (Amoebas). Rarely malignancies can also appear as a cyst. But in all of these conditions, the patients will usually have symptoms from the disease. The current imaging techniques (CT and MRI scans) are very good at diagnosing the nature of the cyst without the need for biopsying the cyst. In your case, it appears to be a simple cyst (based on what you have written). Although mostly asymptomatic, simple cysts can also produce symptoms when 1) they enlarge to a big size 2) when there is bleeding into the cyst or 3) when they develop an infection in the cyst. In your case, none of these symptoms exist. Since the cyst is small, I would recommend a followup scan at a later date to see if the cyst is enlarging. Hope this helps and hope you start to fell better soon. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details - rxsuresh@gmail.com |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been sick for about 2 weeks with a congested cough and nose. I may have had 2 colds concurrently from two separate sources. Now, in the mornings and evenings my throat and ears hurt very badly, but this pain goes away almost entirely during the day. If I lean my head forward, the pain in my ears increases dramatically. What are the chances that I do NOT have an infection and that is just viral and will go away with time? | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms are suggestive of some viral infection affecting your respiratory system and the eyes. The constitutional symptoms are maybe a flu like symptoms which will subside by itself. If the symptoms are not improving you may need lab investigations. For the present symptoms I would suggest you to follow1. Steam inhalation with vocals.2. Oral antihistamines.3. Oral antibiotics like Tab Autoclave.4. Oral NSAIDs. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi my name is hodan and i would like to find out about zyncet syrum and its side effects and dossage. my daughter is about 2.5 and is taking this medications. she has tonsils and thats what was prescribed for her but i have my doubts as she has no allergies. thank you | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Lancet 5 MG Syrup is a very effective and potent medication to treat allergic symptoms. So, if the symptoms are related to an allergy, this medication is correct. In other case, the medication may only help in relieving the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My baby is 2 months old. He is suffering from loose motion for last 5/6 days. Dr has given a stool test and found micro organism present there... The Dr. has prescribed Zanocin liquid 50mg/5 ml twice a day for 7 days. shall I should go for it? And is the doses are ok? Please advice. | Hello, No need for Lanolin (ofloxacin) antibiotic for 2 months baby. Stop it. Continue breast milk. The stool is an excreta, and it will contain bacteria of course. You can give probiotic sachets mixed with warm water/milk. No need for antibiotics at present. If you see blood in the stool only you can give antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am on chemo and slipped in tub 1 week ago, banging my lower leg on inside about an inch from shin. It just bruised first with no swelling. It still doesn t appear swollen externally, although slightly bruised still, but I noticed that it feels lumpy under the skin. Could this be a blood clot? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of injury. You may have some hematoma formation due to extravasation of blood. Furthermore, you may have chance of some internal injuries. Furthermore, you should go for x-ray or MRI to rule out any internal injuries. Furthermore, you should take anti-inflammatory plus analgesic Chat Doctor. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,I am starting to have dizzy spells more frequently recently. I used to have them a lot before,to the point where I would black out.that stopped years ago,dizzy spells reduced. And now its back,everyday,specially when i stretch.Ive had my blood pressure checked and it was normal. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, you should know that your symptoms could be related to epilepsy seizures or low blood pressure. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure frequently during the day. Some tests are needed to investigate for the possible causes: - an EEG-complete blood count for anemia- a resting ECG-blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte imbalance. You should discuss with your GP on the above tests. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sir i have a big problem from many days i can say from many months that if i talk to any girl are to my girl friend on mobile my sperm come out automatically and if i watch any sex movie are at least a romantic kiss the water comes out and in a week 2 to 3 times night fall happens and my size also not increasing the size is very small and ones i have done sex with my g,f after that my back and my legs are paining too much i just can express woh i felling that whole night next year my marriage is fixed so can u please help me out what is my actually problem what should i doo and how is my future life and if i married who is my married life iam waithing for u r answer thanking you sir | Degree understand your concerns went through your descriptions. I suggest you not to worry much. Ejaculation on talking to a girl is not actual ejaculation. It is just lubrication. It happens to every man. Nothing to worry. Night fall happens because body want to eject the excess sperm. You are very romantic and sensual. Your body produces excess sperm and body want to release it. Body finds the easy path and that is night fall. Again nothing to worry. Size of penis is not at all a matter of concern. Even a 2-inch penis (erect) can satisfy a woman, and you definitely have it. Again nothing to worry. I can assure you that these conditions are not at all harmful to your martial life. You will enjoy it. All these are unnecessary thoughts. The pain is not actually there. You are anxious, and therefore the pain is in thoughts. You might need psychological counseling., I am more than happy to provide telephone psychological counseling through Chat Doctor. Contact me through customer care, www.ChatDoctor .com. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 53 year old female. I have had a cough....sometimes dry, but mostly productive....for going on 9 weeks. Wheezing often accompanies the cough and seems to be worse upon inhaling. I have been to the doctor 3 times during this period. I have had 3 rounds of antibiotics (Ceftin, Amoxicillin, and Levoquin), a cortisone shot and 5 days of oral prednisone. I was given an x-ray, as pneumonia was suspected, but it came back negative. I was also give an inhaler. I will occasionally have a day when the cough/wheezing seem to be much better, but then it just comes back the next day. I am going to make an appointment with a pulmonary specialist, per the recommendation of my doctor. However, I m just at a point where I m confused as to what s going on and what the possible problem could be. I m actually getting very worried.....and obviously, tired of coughing!! Any insight at all? | Hello As you mentioned that you are having cough ( Chat Doctor. Cough is accompanied by wheeze. In my opinion such type of cough may be due to these possibilities, these include :1 Asthmatic allergic bronchitis, when such patient visit my clinic I only prescribe them to take montelukast+ albuterol, one tablet once in the night, but sometimes twice in a day. Along also take codeine+ chlorampheniramine male ate syrup (codeine is habit-forming, so be aware). Since this is a prescription |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, I am suffering from cough and flu cold for more than 20 days, i am healthy person weighing 80 kgs height 59 and i can do lots of exercises without getting tired but these days once i step on to treadmill i cant even jog for 5 mins getting, i get problem of breathing and i struggle for normal breathing as if i got a asthma attack. i never had asthma but had wheezing before 8 years, it got cured after having levoflaxin 500 mgs. now am stuck with extra fat and cant even jog kindly advice me on this . it will be really greatful | Hi, You need to get evaluated for respiratory system once for asthma or pneumonia or only upper respiratory tract infection as these are mainly responsible for acute onset of illness. So you need evaluation once using X-ray chest and examination. Till then take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. These will help you. Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further queries and I will be glad to answer them. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My Dad is suffering from a typical problem now a days, his blood pressure i shooting up upto 175/90 in the night time and he feels restlessness. He is on medication , but we are curious to know what could be the reason for this happening in night time? | HelloThanks for your query. I will try my best to provide you with the best possible professional recommendations to your questions. One of the basic reasons for a spike in blood pressure levels at night is due to nighttime noises which can range from traffic on the roads, to airplanes flying over-head to stray animals making a noise. Certain researchers have found out that Blood pressure levels have also been linked to the weather and research has proven that during the daytime in hot weather the blood pressure falls, but there is a marked increase in the level of systolic blood pressure at night. Restless Leg Syn Chat Doctor. I advise you to meet the physician and thorough examination of your dad is must, and he must take the medication regularly without fail and regular monitoring of his blood pressure. Yet again, I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further queries. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had an MRI done about a month go on my right knee. They found red marrow from my femur. I and all different blood tests done and found nothing. My doctor said its normal. Now my entire leg hurts. Feels like a toothache in my legend don t know what it could be. Could it be sciatica? | Hellhole pain may be due to sciatica. Your condition may need clinical evaluation and further investigations. As routine investigations have been done, I suggest for MRI of L/S spine. It is important to assess nerve root compression, disc prolapse etc. It is important to assess radiation of pain etc. This may indicate sciatica. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiyaI have some chest pain. It feels like I have an obstruction just left of my right breast but behind my ribs. When I lie down at night the pain gets much worse and I get shooting pains across my chest and then up to my neck. It does not feel like a pulsating pain with my heart beat, but while I am sat here now I can feel what I deem to be a blockage in my osophagus, and some shooting pain... I am really worried about this... | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So do following things for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain.3. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am 44 years old, female, I have had ovarian cancer but removed with surgery15 years ago. Boyhood of my grandmothers died before 40 with cancer. I am now suffering from a single sore on my scalp at the hair line. It has healed and returned for almost 6 months now. I also have swollen painful lymph nodes on both sides of my neck that are causing pain and a stiff neck . I was put on a sulphur antibiotic for 10 days with no change. Now I have a horrible headache.....I am worried about leukemia since that is strong on both sides. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, It seems that you have got some infection on scalp giving rise to painful enlarge lymph nodes on both sides of neck. Treat the scalp lesion with oral antibiotic medicine, and you will be alright. Apply antibiotic cream on sore part after proper cleaning with antiseptic lotion. Go for treatment of underlying infection on scalp like fungal infection, dermatitis, Dan Chat Doctor. Ok and bye. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I have a query regarding a STD infection, Gonorrhea , sexually active in the last 7 days and noticed a light green milky discharge from my penis 2 days ago. Classic Gonorrhea symptom. So have self medicated with Ciprobay 750mg in the last 24 hours. All is well, however slight nasal congestion , fever, bad breathe (metallic), body odour and aching/ stiff neck plus noticeable aching in my ankles, not necessarily muscular, worsening during today. Are these potentially symptoms of the infection or side effects of the Ciprofloxacin ? | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have varied symptoms associated with greenish urethral discharge suggestive of active Gonococcal infection. The symptoms that you have are not due to side effects of Ciprofloxacin but part ODF active Gonococcal infection. Please consult qualified specialist in sexual diseases and get swab test of urethral discharge done to confirm the diagnosis. Take medication like Erythromycin for 2 weeks. Avoid sexual activities till you recover completely. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, recently I have been having this warm pinchy feeling in my left lung, it feels more uncomferable then painful, but also it feels like a lump on my left side again but on my back and I cant lay on my back. My spine has burned a little I smoke about 25 Ciggarettes a day for about 6 years now | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since you are smoker, possibility of either lung infection or bronchitis is more. In both these conditions, uncomfortable feeling with back pain are seen. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. If both are normal, then no need to worry much. You need to quit smoking as soon as possible. Once you quit smoking, your problem will be solved. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and I was on antibiotic for 7days 2pills a day and I took my last dose and woke up the next day with a itch swollen clit they prescribed me a stronger antibiotic is it normal for it to be itchy and swollen your clit? | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, if your vaginosis is cured you never has swollen clitoris. In my advice your infection is not cured yet. You can take metronidazole and clindamycin tablet under your doctors' guidance. If you have taken it in your current therapy, you can only substitute it. I advise you to wear cotton undergarments. Because synthetics material increase chance of resistance. Also keep hygiene because it will cure you earlier. Please wash your hands before and after hand wash. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I ve been having a high prolactin levels for over a year and my doctors doesn t want to put me on medication to lower it. Me and my fiance I have been trying to conceive for 7 months and nothing has happened.. And I was wondering if you can level scan be a cause of not getting pregnant and what I could do to lower them? or what I should do? | Hello dairy understand your concerning prolactin cause menstrual irregularity and infertility problem. High prolactin could be due to PCs, hypothyroidism, liver and kidney disease. I would suggest consulting gynecologist and undergo other reproductive and thyroid hormone analysis, USG scan, ovarian follicle study, LFT, FT. Investigations should be correlated with symptoms. You can ask your doctor to take cabergolin to reduce prolactin developer specific treatment depend on specific cause and treatment. Also make sure that semen analysis of partner is normalAvoid stress, take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Hope this may help noncontact further if follow up needed Best regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | MY HUSBAND IS 82 AND FELL AND BLEED IN BETWEEN HIS FINGERS AND THE PINKY FINGER OF COURSE IS BOTHERING HIM. I PUT ICE RIGHT AWAY AND NEOSPORIN AND PUT ON A BANDAGE AND A LOOSE BAND AID. IT NOW IS BLACK AND BLUE AND SWOLLEN COULD THAT BE THAT HIS FINGER IS BROKEN. HE TAKES PERCECOT AND HAS SPINAL STENOIS, AND HAS DEMENTIA WHICH HE TAKES TWO DRUGS FOR THAT. SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT THE BLACK AND BLUE AND SWOLLEN PART OF HIS HAND ON THE SIDE WHERE HE HURT FINGER? | Hello, It is just a minor inflammation at the wound site: As a first line management, you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like diclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Generally, the symptoms will settle in a couple of days. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My younger son age 3 yrs, got skin rashesget started first in hand..then started on legs, cheeks.. i am more worried now to go for 2nd opinion, ..already treatment was going from last one month..nothing more improved on this..please suggest on this.. | Hi, Your son has rash on face, hands and legs for more than a month, as you said. There may be itching also. And the rash may be papulovesicular and there may be eczematisation. Treatment is given, but with poor response, right? I feel that your son may be having atomic dermatitis. There may be itchy reddish and edematous plaque and patches on face and extremities. You consult dermatologist to have firm diagnosis. Atomic dermatitis may be caused by many allergens. Suspected allergens should be avoided. Cows milk, eggs,fish, nuts...etc. should be avoided. Contact allergens like house dust, housedust mites, perfume,grass, pollens.etc. may be kept in mind. Antihistaminics, steroid in tampering dose, application of steroid cream or tacrolimus point.etc. may be considered. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband and I have the flu - temperatures, body aches, dizziness etc. I am currently breastfeeding our 10 week old baby and weve just noticed today that he is coughing a fair bit. He doesnt have a temperature but he is moaning in his sleep which is unusual. He has also vomited a couple of times today. Should we be worried? | Hello. Welcome. At this age these symptoms are normal and should not possess any risk. As i Lactation Consultant I would suggest you to breastfeed your baby as much as you can because even if he has the flu your antibodies found in your breast milk will heal your baby and make him feel better. If the baby shows others signs such may be: diarrhea, temperature, more cough or runny nose go and visit your pd. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | my progesterone is 72 my doctoer wont give me clomid as it will give me false hope why is that Hi im 36,4years ago i had a laparoscopy & dye put through my tubes & found out i had a patent left tube & my right tube is fine..my progesterone levels were 72,i asked the doctor at the time if i could have clomid & they refused as it would give me false hope? how would it give me false hope?i have a 14 yr old daughter ffrom a previous husband & would love another child,ive done ovulation tests & they dont show when im ovulating :( the hospital said i can get pregnant on my own but may take longer,& the doc said my only chance is ivf which we cant afford,i feel like my time is running out & nobody will try & help me..my husband & i have been trying about 6months now,my periods are 28-35 days..im thinking of going to get a 2nd opinion ...any advice is very much appreciated..thanks for taking time to read this.. :) | Hi, thanks for query. You should take second opinion. You have got all right to know about your test results and planning of treatment. You should discuss this with your doctor. Clomid is given to induce ovulation in cases where there is no ovulation. Once you are already pregnant in past your chances of pregnancy are good as major things are ruled out. Please take an opinion, you should become pregnant. Bye. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sometimes semen leaks out of my penis (It usually leaks after I pee but it doesn t happen all the time, it usually happens if I ve had an erection earlier) and afterwards there is a pain in the shaft. The pain usually goes away on it s own or if I get an erection and after the erection has subsidized the pain will go away. Sometimes after I masturbate I get a painful second erection and if I masturbate the pain goes away and I ll be just fine for the third erection, sometimes I can even masturbate twice and the third erection will hurt. I don t necessarily need to masturbate for the pain to go away, sometimes I pour cold water on my penis to kill the erection and after it dies the pain completely disappears. | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Semen leakage is a normal and involuntary process and there is nothing to worry about it. As you are already aware, the semen is being produced when you are sexually aroused. The produced semen is stored within your body as a waste product. Body needs to eject the waste. If you masturbate, the stored semen goes out. Otherwise, the body throws it out through urine or nocturnal ejaculation (night fall). This process is pretty much normal. The pain you are talking about after ejaculation, during second masturbation etc. are due to the hard handling of penis during masturbation. Please be soft while masturbating. This improves the sexual pleasure as well as it improves the retaining capacity. You may consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am wondering why I have another upper respiratory infection? I was diagnosed with bronchitis this fall and it finally went away after 3 rounds of different antibiotics. A chest xray was taken and they said it was fine. Should I be concerned? It took me almost 3 months to be completely recover from bronchitis. I am coughing again (not a lot) and have green mucus. | Thanks for your question completely understand your question actually in chronic bronchitis cough will remain either less or more through output if cough with expectoration, that too if sputum is yellow or green or foul smelling that means there is a secondary bacterial infection which happen edit can be associated with other symptoms of fever or breathlessness better to consult a pulmonologist who can start you on antibiotic sit will be better if pulmonologist will send a sputum culture and sensitivity so that if inspire of the empirical antibiotics if cough and purulent sputum remains accurate therapy can be started cough in chronic bronchitis is a mechanism to clear out excess of secretions that is a normal phenomenon in bronchitis that protects airways to get damaged due to retained secretions, which can lead to infections exact treatment for chronic bronchitis is inhaled Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi my name is Jessica Potvin and i have family members in my family whom are bipolar and i am experiencing alot of problems within the last year that i would like to ask. First off i am 25 years old and i have 3 little boys. I am constantly fighting with my Husband over stupid things. I tend to cry alot when he says something to me that is not even mean. I also tend to tnrow things when i get angry and just hollar for no reason at all. My moods change frequently and i dont know why. One minute i will be watching tv very happy and the next i feel very irritable and crabby and that i have to do something. I feel sad most of the time and i do not sleep very good at night. just having my hair touch my face wrong sets me off. I would like to be able to discuss issues with my husband but every time we try it seems that i become very angry and start hollering and crying and thinking that i am the worst person in the world. I love my boys very much and i get very angry at them to the point where i feel annoyed and want to scream. I have really bad hot flashes, feel very lazy most of the time with spurts of uncontrollable energy. I see a doctor on the 14th but i just want an opinion of what to expect. I never give myself credit for anything and i constantly feel like whatever i am doing is wrong. I am just tired of my spurts affecting me being happy and letting my family be happy also. please let me know what you think. thank you | Hi dear, thank you for your query.First as your family member is suffering from bipolar illness, so there may be chance of bipolar disorder in you than other. But for proper diagnosis detail and mental status examination is necessary. What ever you described about you is suggestive of you have depression and due to that you sometimes feel annoyed. Also we need to assess your Pretoria personality for better diagnosis. There are many treatment ways and depends on severity of symptoms and mental status examination. As you are having family history than there is chance that the treatment by which your family member improved same treatment also helps you. Mood stabilizer medication and electroconvulsive therapy you. Thank you |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hello, my son is 7 months old and i just realised yesterday that he has a swollen penis and i tried putting sudocream and not wearing nappies for him but he still has a swollen penis as at now. am really concerned and i dont know what to do, pls if u can advise me on what to do | Hi, The swollen penis is due to infection under the foreskin. It is called Atlantis. You need to clean the foreskin properly during bathing. Can you be able to retract the foreskin? If it is tight you may need to dilate the prepuce. Some time insect and ant bite may cause penile swelling. You have to consult pediatrician if the pain is severe. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI Doctor, Last month i got my periods on Jan 9th but i have skipped my periods for Feb month. I performed pergnancy test at home and the result showed positive. But we do not have plans for a baby at this point in time. I was suggested with Regestrone tablet for 2 times for 5 days. Is this safe or is there any other oral medicines that you can suggest. | Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the progesterone is prescribed for the onset of periods when the periods are delayed due to some other cause other than pregnancy. So it is not the right choice. Usually the termination of pregnancy is done by medical and surgical procedures. Medical termination of pregnancy is possible only up to 7 weeks of pregnancy. Medical termination of pregnancy is done by combination of mefipristone and bisoprolol. I suggest you to consult doctor and take the medicines for termination. Kindly never try the medicines on your own as they are associated witChatDoctorplications like heavy bleeding, incomplete abortion etc. But as the pregnancy is there progesterone doesn't work. Kindly consult a gynecologist. Hope this helps. Best regards.... |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, last week i found much blood in my semen and again after 3 days same happened. (i had gap of 3 days for intercourse) and again today too. it seems that it occur every time when the semen comes out. semen qty is also less and thicker than before. I have no pain at all. Pls give me quick solution something like antibiotic. I am 46 years old. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Finding blood in semen after ejaculating can be a cause of concern for men. Blood in the semen can be referred as haematospermia or haemospermia. Blood in the semen can come from several sources like inflammation of prostrate, urethra, seminal vesicles, trauma, obstruction, tumors and polyps etc. You need to consult your physician for an early investigation and for further treatment. Don't worry and don't be anxious. You will be alright. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am Kamal. I have been smoking for 14 Years..Daily an average 5 cigarettes. Now I am planning to quit. I would like to diagnose my body for the effects of smoking..what are the diagnostics available today? Also please suggest which doctor( specialization) to consult? | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... According to history you are heavy and chronic smoker ... Smoking can release elastane, and it can damage lung elastic tissue .... Smoker can develop following disease ....1. Bronchitis and emphysema (COPD)2. Restrictive lung disease 3. Interstitial lung fibrosis 4. Lung cancer 5. Smoker more prone for infections also . As such smoking having multiple effect on body .... To detect for above disease following investigations available ...1. Chest x-ray 2. Spirometry 3. If needed lung biopsy Its good you have taken decision regarding stoppage of smoking ... Consult pulmonologist for that ... Take care Regards : Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a pain that wont leave me at rest, doctors havent found the issue, other than there was two gallbladder polyps , and I have this stomach pain that is presistent, all they give me for pain is percocet , and I live with it until these doctors can find the issue with my stomach, hard to believe other folks must have the same thing , but they cant find it, and I hate living with pain killers. Is there any hope that the medical organization ever will find it. | Hello. Polyps of the gallbladder typically do not cause symptoms. What are the size of the polyps? What type of abdominal pain is it? Does the pain worsen with food or more on empty stomach? Please get evaluation with upper GI endoscopy done if pain is persisting. If you are symptomatic with biliary pain and no other cause is found, then consultation with surgeon regarding cholecystectomy should be considered |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I hit my knee on a metal hinge getting into a 4wheeler. It hurts to the touch and walking. Sitting down low like on a toilet is excruciating. However I can straighten it and can walk. I vied it for thirty minutes and now it hurts worse. That was iced it. | HelloYour condition need proper clinical evaluation. You may need X-ray of knee(AP/Lateral view). It will exclude bony fracture. You are rightly taking conservative treatment. You may take analgesics and proton pump inhibitor. MRI of knee may be advised after clinical evaluation. MRI will exclude ligament, meniscus injury etc. Proper management depend upon evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Monday I was diagnosed with Strep throat. Given an antibiotic. My symptoms have worsened. The uvula is swollen, white spots, laying on the back of my tongue and is raw. Swiping with a q-tip reveals some traces of blood. My throat is so sore that it is difficult to swallow. My glands are swollen and I have lots of white spots in the area of my tonsils, back of the roof of my mouth and even on my gums behind my molars. I have take the antibiotic 2x a day for 3 days. I am miserable, difficulty swallowing food as well as saliva. Warm salt water just sets my mouth on fire. Any suggestions? | Hi, Thanks for asking. All the symptoms you have suggested streptococcal infection. Penicillin or Mobil are antibiotics of first choice. If you are allergic to penicillin, you can be given- Azithromycin, Cyclosporine, Clarithromycin, clindamycin... A prolonged therapy may be needed as per severity of infection by treating doctor. It is advised to take full advised course with antibiotics & accompanying adjuvant medicines. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My BP is 109 by 67. Blood Sugar Fasting is 98 and 2 hours after breakfast is 124. I weigh 78 KG. I am 59 year old. I do moderate exercise ( A 3-4 KM MORNING WALK 6 TIMES A WEEK FOR 45 MINUTES) and am a vegetarian. My food habits are timely (breakfast at 8:30, lunch 1 PM, Dinner at 9 PM, I might snack around 6 PM which could be fruits or a sandwich). I get occasional palpitation and some kind of flutter in stomach. Do I need to be worried? | Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something. There are different reasons that might cause palpitations. In general, they are caused by electrical issues in the heart. It may be just an elevated heart rate above 100/beat for minute that gives you a palpitation or an extra-sistolik beat. This is an electrical impulse generating in a part of the heart that produces an escaped beat that you feel like a palpitation or like a flutter in stomach. Physical or emotional stress, caffeine products might cause increased heart frequency or escaped beats so It's mandatory to avoid them. All sow, there are different pathologies like anemia, thyroid gland problems like hyperthyroidism that might be the cause of fast heart beats and palpitations. When you experience a high frequency, it might be normal to experience palpitation or a fluttering in stomach. If these frequencies/palpitations are interfering in your normal daily live, If I was your treating doctor I will recommend some simple examinations. I will recommend an electrocardiogram, a cardiac echocardiography and of course a rhythm holder monitoring for 24 h. This is necessary to have a full view of your mean frequencies during day and night. After these, a full blood check up to exclude anemia or thyroid problems. Doing these examinations helps us understand if it is necessary to do something or not. But if you feel these palpitations occasionally, my opinion is you have nothing to worry about. Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health. Best regards. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Greetings, I just recently had a EKG and it was reported as slight inferior repolarization disturbance, consider ischemia, LV overload aspecific change Boarderline ECG. I am 53 y.o., and very athletic. My cholesterol readings were a bit high but it was due to my HDL being higher than normal. (Cholesterol-210, HDL-74, LDL 133). (Weight 170/Height 67 , muscular and high endurance). I just retired from the special ops navy community. I will be doing a follow up with a cardiologist. Never had any heart issues and there s nothing noted in my family history. | Hi, Though I wish I could see the actual ECG, the report you mention is often given when there is a small abnormality in the T wave. Most often this is a normal variant, meaning that there is nothing wrong with your heart, some people just have this abnormality. Your cardiologist will probably ask you about any symptoms you have had, especially chest pain. If you had any previous ECG sit would be helpful to compare them. However, given the rest of your history, if there's no chest pain, I would say there is nothing to worry about. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 8 year old has developed a splotchy red rash over entire body except his face. He has had no other symptoms and says only one arm itches. We have not changed any cleaning products and he had not tried any new foods or taken any medication. He is a frequent swimmer at the community pool. Could this be swimmer s itch ? | Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Your son seems to have developed allergic reaction to something he is exposed to in the swimming pool, a phenomenon commonly referred to as swimmers itch. It is basically a contact dermatitis and staying away from the stimulus for some time should help in relieving the situation. Some steroid ointment like HY Chat Doctor. Hope that helps. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I use to consume alcohol on all weekends, and I have been using montair LC for past 6 years, please advice me will it cause any allergic reaction or any serious side affects ( will it knock out my Liver? #liver cirrhosis? I am having serious & scary bad dreams almost all night after consuming montair LC and I am sick with my trouble of breathing, Kindly guide me as I am stupid. | Hello, The montage LC usually doesn't cause cirrhosis like liver affection. But alcohol can induce liver cirrhosis like irreversible condition. So I suggest you stop alcohol gradually. The montage LC on long term affection can cause chest tightness, gastritis and many other side effects. So stop it and find cause for allergic reaction. For that allergic testing can be done, and causative allergen should be avoided. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My wife is suffering from emotional breakdowns due to my son s studies. She is about 35 years of age and my son is 7 years old. I wish her to take some psychoanalysis as this may help her to overcome this problem. She has a history of such emotional disorder on her mother s side. pls help with suitable contacts in kolkata | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely wish you away from your conceptualization. She must be getting a bit more angry and emotional than the usual. You should not try to give mental disorder color to her behavior. Talk to her regarding this. Take her to a psychological counselor / psychologist. The rest shall be taken care of by the counselor. Meanwhile, assure your wife all your support and do the teaching part for her. 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fell asleep in chair by my computer Wed. night and felt out of it landing on my right side. My chest landed on my bent arm. Knocked the wind out of me and hurt while getting up but I figured I maybe just lightly bruised the chest and ribs. Pain has been horrendous trying to move, breath, cough, sneeze, etc...my whole right side hurts even down my my stomach. Theres no bruising but the area feels puffy....side of chest and upper abdomen and both areas are tender. Breathiing was a little easier today but still painful. Might I have a flail chest or.......a punctured lung? And, if I go to the ER at this late stage wont the be upset with me for not coming in sooneer? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely go to ER now, don't afraid of being late. You had blunt chest trauma and your symptoms are mostly due to any of the following. 1. Rib fracture 2. Pneumothorax 3. Pulmonary confusions. 4. Musculoskeletal injury. So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and Chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about major Pulmonary disease. Your symptoms are mostly due to musculoskeletal injury. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. You can also wear chest belt to avoid minimal mobilization of affected areas. Don't worry, you will be alright. But immediately consult ER now. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been battling a groin infection for the past nine days. The culture just came back as proteus mirabilis and I have taken a prescription of Cephalexin which did not help much. I am currently on my fourth day of Clyndamycin. The abscess is still draining a very smelly fluid and it is going on the eighth day of drainage. Is this normal? Also how do you come in contact with this proteus mirabilis bacteria? Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again? | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Proteus Mirabilis is one of the bacteria which is normally present in the intestine and is excreted in the stool. It commonly causes urinary tract infection in persons with bad personal hygiene. It can cause wound infections and rarely abscesses. In your case I would suggest you get the abscess Chat Doctor. I would also suggest you complete the full course of antibiotics for 7- 10 days. Maintenance of personal hygiene is a must to prevent recurrence. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I need to know if YAZ contraceptives are strong enough to delay menstrual period? I delayed my period for a week by continuing to take the pink pills, but the past two my period so very slightly marked twice and then nothing and I want to know if i should consider that period or are the YAZ pills strong enough to prevent it. | Hello, thanks for sharing your concern, For women who choose the Pill for birth control, Baal and YAM are approved to:Prevent pregnancy - 99% effective when taken as directedTreat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)Baal and YAM are not approved to treat Premenstrual Syn Chat Doctor. Folate lowers the risk of having rare neural tube birth defects in a pregnancy occurring during Baal use or shortly after stopping not use Baal or YAM if you smoke and are over age 35. Smoking increases your risk of serious side effects from the Pill, which can be life-threatening, including blood clots, stroke or heart attack. This risk increases with age and number of cigarettes smoked. Beyaz and YAM increase the risk of serious conditions including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. These can be life-threatening or lead to permanent disability. The risk of blood clots is highest during the first year of use. This increased risk is highest when you first start taking birth control pills and when you restart the same or different birth control pills after not using them for a month or more. Users of |