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Hi I am Sujata 69 Female from India.I am DM type 2 IDDM since last 25 years. Taking Humalog TDS and Lantus in night at 11 pm.My S. urea and S. Creatine level had started to rise and with all possible control on Blood Pressure and Sugar my S.urea 88 mg/dl S. Creatinine 4.6 mg/dl on 21.6.2012 when I was hospitalised for EDEMA due to Anemia Hb 8.6%.After discharge swelling on my ankles and feet was gone,was put on Erythropotien injection 0000 iu every ten days.My Hb improved to 9.8%.But S.Urea increased to 112 mg/dl and S.creatinine 6 mg/dl. Was diagnosed with UTI.Prescribed Nitrofuraton Bd for 7 days and Amikasin inj250 mg OD for 7 days.These were found SENSITIVE in Urine culture report.I have been advised by NEPHRO to get AV fistula fitted.What to do now.Am I inching towards Dyalisis? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear friend, welcome to Chat Doctor ! I am concerned with your uremic trends. I think you have diabetes related chronic kidney disease which has worsened with UTI.rising urea, great, edema and overall trends suggest worsened renal function and as per your nephron advice, you may need dialysis soon. AV fistula is planned for dialysis. Pl. go by your nephron. Advice.hope you recover soon. And do not fall prey to gossip/ unauthentic advises.pl. keep me posted on your progress. |
Hi doctor,I had unprotected sex before three days. Today it is almost 72 hours completed. I have taken Mifepristone 200 mg. Are there chances of pregnancy still? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctor. There is a less likely chance to get pregnant. As you had taken your contraceptive within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. |
hello doctorMy wife was treated with tumer 18 month back on the left ovary. Recently after trying to conceiving for last one year we consulted doctor and found that the left fallopian tube was blocked , Doctor has adviced top take placeutrex inj one emp. i.m on alternate day. will it help us ? Plz suggest. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hallow Dear, Placenta injection contains extract of placenta. The manufacturers claim that if clears the adhesions. However, the effect of this medicine is questionable. It is empirical medicine. Mild adhesions may resolve. If after these injections the block does not resolve (which is a more possibility), better go for reconstructive surgery of the tube. That will give you more reliable and definitive results. I hope you got the message. |
I have a two year old who has had diarea for about 8 days now, sometimes its really green other times it is really dark. I noticed that i had givin him grapes one evening and he had the grape skins in his stool. About 10 minutes after that stool he had went again and it was really dark and kinda clumpy like seaweed and had watery slimy stuff around it. I had givin him Watermelon the next day and about 2 hours later he had diarea again and it was dark green almost black with red from watermelon and the white watermelon seeds were there and also slimy. he has between 3-7 stools a day for the past 8 days. they are also very nasty smelling stools. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Basically, he is having acute gastroenteritis. I guess he was not given any treatment so far for this complaint. If he does not have fever, abdominal pain, blood or significant amount of mucus in stool, you can try giving zinc sulfate suspension 5ml once daily for 2 weeks. Also avoid giving sugary items / fruits / juices till recovery. Besides, give ORS solution after each stool. If he is not getting better by 2-3 days, kindly consult your pediatrician as he may need a course of antibiotic and probiotic too. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My leg below my knee stings or burns when touched. I first noticed a few weeks ago I knelt down and it felt like rug burn when it touched the rug. Now it feels the same when my pant leg touches something. For example, my leg touched the inside of my car when I was reaching for something and it stung or burns. Also now my toes feel kinda funny sometimes, I don t know if they re related to each other. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for the brief history of you. As you mentioned the abnormal burning sensation while touch then it's a sensory disturbance across the course of the nerve. For which simple exercise for strengthening the core, spinal muscles and lower limb will be of guidance. Nerve sensory dysfunction can be of many causes but most of them are controlled by accurate exercises and proper rehabilitation.in case the symptoms are getting worse than a lumbar spine MRI, NCV and EMG reports will help to analyze further. Regards |
Hi, I was watching tv and noticed some pain in my belly button. I thought it might have been from an old closed piercing. I touched it and it released a foul smell. I went into the bathroom to look closer at it, it wasnt coming from the piercing instead from the actual belly button hole. There was also bleeding although not a lot. Now the pain is considerably worse and its only a couple of hours later. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, It seems that there might be having infection in belly button giving this problem. Due to perspiration and dust collected in belly button might give rise infection. There is another possibility of having granuloma. You might require one course of antibiotic for 3-5 days. Clean the part with cotton buds and apply antibiotic cream. Afterwards make a habit of cleaning of belly button while taking shower. Ok and take care. |
I have a lump in the ceter of my chest lower end its soft does not hurt. At the bottom of my chest toward stomach I can push and you can feel like the bone push in. The lump has gotten bigger over the last few days and its very soft on top but the deeper you go it gets harder. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for the query. Soft lump in the chest area is most likely a lipoma. It's a benign tumor build of fatty tissue. It does not get malignant. It also does not give any pain. The lump can be also a sebaceous cyst, also benign lesion. To determine what exactly it is, ultrasound should be done. Both lumps can be removed by a surgeon with small incision. Please consult a surgeon with it. Hope this will help. Regards. |
Bit my tongue working out and now I have a piece of tongue hanging off. It s about the size of a bb or a caper. It s on there pretty good but it doesn t seem like its going to heal back on. It s kind of like a golf divot on my tongue. Very annoying as it feels like I always have food crumbs on the side of my mouth, plus it s still sensitive. Btw, it happened three days ago. Should I go to a doctor and if so what kind? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Tongue biting and cheek biting can occur because of stress or anxiety or can occur unconsciously. Some sharp tooth or some missing tooth can also lead to tongue biting and cheek biting. Tongue in cheek biting is a deleterious habit and can lead to irritation and also increases the incidence of canker sores. Tongue biting can also cause bleeding on tongue. You need to make a self-conscious effort to stop this habit of tongue biting. If there are any sharp teeth or missing teeth or your bite is not correct, then you need to consult a dentist. Your dentist can correct the sharp teeth if present. If there is some missing tooth present, then get them replaced. If bite is not correct, then you can get braces treatment or invitations done to correct the bite. Chewing sugar-free gums may provide some help. If bleeding occurs on tongue biting, then you can keep a piece of ice or ice-cold water on it and can use an antimicrobial mouth wash to reduce chances of infection. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...for about a month now i feel my heart at times, skipping a beat and cough at that moment with a feeling like I cant breath. I also feel like there is water in my lungs. What does this sound like? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Skipping of heart beats, coughing, chest tightness, Heaviness etc. are more suggestive of heart diseases. So get done ECG, 2d echo, chest x-ray and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
i m in 22 week now and from 20th week my doc has prescribed me to take Loprin 75mg once daily. my bp was a high i.e. 145/90 etc. what will medicine do? will effect high bp will have and why do i have hi bp? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I have gone through your question. You probably are suffering from PIN(pregnancy induced hypertension). Joplin will decrease the complication sand there severity. If BP is not well controlled throughout the pregnancy you send risk of fits, your baby my have problems like decreased growth(IUGG) and rarely a bad outcome of pregnancy. High BP (PIN) usually is seen in first pregnancy and in people who conceive at an older age (>35yrs). You will get more information from your obstetrician who will take better care of you as well (I am sure)Hope to have been helpful! Wishing good health, Chat Doctor. |
I have mitochtondrial disorder, prone to high lactic acid, weakness, unbalance, went deaf. Lately I feel like I have the flu all the time. Fall asleep during the day, am forgetting things, night headaches. Just generally feel sick. Are things getting worse. Shortness of breathe. Trembling.. Am I having respiratory problems. ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Kitchen Chat Doctor. And it is genetic disease. So not possible to cure completely in older age. In newborns if detected we can go for gene therapy. But in adults the results of gene therapy are not encouraging. So better to start symptomatic treatment. Start multivitamins and protein supplements. Take vaccine for pneumococcal and influenza to prevent future lung infections. Get done CT THORAX and PFT (PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST) to diagnose restrictive lung disease as a cause for your breathlessness. As restrictive lung disease are common in kitchen |
I am sufferrring from rhinitis i.e. running nose,ithchy eyes frquently.I mean to say that I am okay for 15 days and then go through this runny nose, heavy head,stiff body phase for 15 days.I have never experienced like I was in contact of dust or fungi and I have started the rhinitis symptoms. sir I take Odimont-LC, but this tablet is not give permanent treatment, sir would you suggest me any permanent treatment for this disease ? with regard | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and I would like to make following suggestions to you:1. Were I treating you, if Odimont-LC is not giving you satisfactory relief, I would prescribe you inhaled corticosteroids nasal spray (mometasone or fluticasone propionate) for 1-2 weeks. 2. I would also suggest you daily nasal irrigation with nasal saline sprays and steam inhalation (please be cautious to avoid burns) regularly. This will hasten your recovery process.3. Personally I would suggest you allergy testing which may help you identify the substances you may be allergic to and also to know how to avoid them. An Allergist-Immunologist may advise you specific allergen immunotherapy depending on results of allergy testing. Specific allergen immunotherapy works on immune system to improve allergy symptoms which can eliminate symptoms for long time.4. Please try to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution as much as possible.5. A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals (adequate amounts of green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc.) will help you in a long run. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards. |
I recently had sex while wearing a condom with a woman who was on her period. After the sex, I noticed blood on my condom and Hand from removing the condom, and blood on the base of my penis. I washed them off, and I had no breaks in the skin, What is my risk? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. In the given description, there is nothing to be panic. If the information is correct, you are not at any risk of having any STDs of HIV. You used condom. There is no cut or scratch on your skin etc. You must take care in the future, because, having sex with unknown girls can be dangerous on the health side. Avoid it. 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. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
My two and half year old son has burn injury on his face with hot oil. The woods have healed but there is loss of pigmentation to his face. Some skin has come back arounbd his eyes (orbital region and eyelids) but is dark in colour. His face looks quite patchy. There is one rather strong scare near his eye (close to the bridge of nose). Will be recover fully? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I understand your concern regarding the burn injury to your son. Burn injuries take considerably longer time to heal. The healing is in fact much faster in kids. You need not worry as it will take time, but the pigmentation will lighten with time. Apply pure coconut oil on the pigmentation every night. This is mild for the Child's skin as well as has good healing properties. All the best. Take care |
Hi, i am Akram Khan i have eczema disease on my left foot so plz tell me the treatment to get rid of eczema.. i have eczema attact on my left foot so plz tell me proper teatment to get rid of eczema. Akram Khan... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Mr. Khan;welcome to Chat Doctor Eczema is a sort of dermatitis with oozing or without oozing with associated fungal or bacterial infection also, and it should be treated properly. Eczema can be wet/ Chat Doctor. There is no perfect medicine and the treatment will be symptomatic. The main goal is to keep the area moisturized and treat the bacterial/fungal infection if any.Also, application of steroids help. So for proper and detailed treatment you have to consult a Dermatologist (skin specialist). He will examine and treat you. Thanks |
my blood pressure is raised 128 over 90 my doctor said one of my liver enzymes is high, for the last 18 months i have had trouble with my hip and need hip replacement and my doctor has been prescribing me celebex and declefenic and i have read these can raise blood pressure how long do they last in your system | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You highly blood pressure and pain with hip replacement. Celebrex and Diclofenac both are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. They don't have significant effect on your blood pressure so don't worry about that. Just be relaxed. 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. |
i am 63 years old my body weight is 75kgs. and height is 165 cms. before treatment more slow actions without shaking hands and legs.. After treatment by Dr.Duraisamy.M.D.D.M., action of the body 50% improved. I took medicines 1.SYNCAPONE. 50 1/2 - 1/2 - 02.PRAMIPEX . 0.5 1 - 1 - 13.PARKITIDIN. 100 1--------0---------14.ANXOZAP. 10 0----------0--------15.DYTOR. 5 1---------0---------06.FELICIDE.OD.CAP 0---------1---------07.RANTAC TAB.150 1--------------------18.NEUTRON 1AMP IM WEEKLY ONCE. 8.INJ.. I have nearly 5 months treatment. Is parkinsons curable? Answers me pls. . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and diagnosis. Parkinsons disease (PD) is not curable and one needs to be on medications lifelong. However, one need not lose hope, as with proper medications and physiotherapy, one can maintain a fairly good lifestyle and carry on with normal life. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I have been having right upper pain off and on for some time. I feel hungry but can only eat a small amount. I have a feeling of feeling full fast. MY pain comes and goes. Worst at night or after eating a big meal. MY pain is getting worse, lasting only about 5 minutes off and on. I know my gallbladder is only working about 18%, but unable to have surgery due to blood thinners I can not stop. What to do and what kind of dr. to see. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). I will advise you to take a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole along with a prokinetic agent like risperidone. Also take some antispasmodic like Chat Doctor. You may visit a Gastroenterologist for further evaluation. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon. |
I have had 4 EKGs echo chest xray d dimer cbc and cardic enzymes teating done all came back great I am 25 no history of heart problems in my family or with me but do have health anxiety really bad not over weight light smoker no drugs or drinking I just get weird chest pressure and sharp pains and it scares me can I rest assure with all the teating I have had done that my heart is perfectly fine and it is in fact my anxiety | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry about heart diseases. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more. So consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. So avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Also quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hello doctor ,My son was 8 yrs old and was infected with chicken pox the tabs prescribed were 1.azilide 5oo afternoon,2.rantac 150 morn and night,3.alerid night,4.acivir 400 dt four times a dayi would like to know whether the medication was properly prescribed as an antibiotic was mentioned pls reply with thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello As you stated that your 8-year-old son is having Chicken Pox and advised aniline(azithromycin) , sanitizing, ale rid and acyclovir. When such case visit my clinic and diagnosis is clear I only advise to take Tylenol 10 mg / kg body weight whenever necessary (i.e. pain or fever). This is a viral disease and once occurred there form antigen antibody in body. This is a course of So I don't like to prescribe any type of any antibiotics in such cases (until and unless some secondary infection) . Hope this will be useful for you. Good luck for son. |
Hi doctor,Could you please take a look at this mole? I had it for ages and it has not changed, but it always bothers me. It is more of a reddish color than brown and I have a couple of them. I visited a dermatologist and she said it as fine. I was just wondering for the tiny dots in the mole? I think she may have said hair follicles or pores or something. I was just concerned if it was a mole with two colors as in the ABCDE signs. Sorry, I get a bit paranoid about my skin. I have sent you pictures with and without flash for your reference. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I appreciate that you are so aware and concerned. I went through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I find them completely harmless for now. |
I was wondering can hepatitis c survive in gastric contents? I have a fellow RN who was flushing an NG tube on a Hep C positive patient and it splashed back into his face. Hes not sure if it got in his eye or mouth but he did feel it hit his lip. What are you thoughts on this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for asking question. Hepatitis c virus apart from blood can survive in various body secretions. So here during irrigation NG tube in patient he might contact with virus.... In such case immediate washing of face and eye done. If there is erosion over contact area chances of acquiring infection could be there.... Although as compare to blood, gastric secretion having less virus. So less chance. But protective mask, gloves, eyeglass wear during any procedure to avoid contamination and infection. If develop any unusual sign or jaundice viral marker study needed. Take care... |
Hello Dr Vashistha I started having abdominal pains about 9 months ago, brought on by sitting in the leaned forward position. An ultrasound of the gall bladder revealed only a possible small polyp but a HIDA scan showed 5% ejection fraction so it was removed. The pains continued intermittently but constantly increasing in severity and occurrence. Initially the pain was about 2-5 lasting for a few minutes 1 or 2x per day, now it goes up to 4-6 with pulses to perhaps 7 and multiple times a day, again associated with sharp bending at the waist (the pain appears a few minutes after I bend). After the gall blader removal I also had a double contrast ct performed, which revealed no major problems including nothing post operative, and no appendix problems. There was only some mild perinephric inflammation. During this scan I placed a marker on my abdomen where the pains are present and the ct report stated that the marker was above the cecum. I also had a colonoscopy as a 50th birthday check after the pains started and while they found and removed 4 polyps, they saw nothing that would cause the pain. Any suggestions? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and thank you so much for this follow-up precision. I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. It is not uncommon to have a long-standing pain in the abdomen with no apparent cause after multiple investigations. I will suggest that this pain should be considered as part of dyspepsia and managed as such. Even without an established cause, pain medications to control the pain and improve your quality of life should be strongly considered. I feel comfortable doing so because beyond the symptoms, there seems to be nothing grossly wrong going on that may compromise your health status. I hope this helps. Furthermore, I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information should need to be. |
My daughter got hit by a girl s shoulder in her jaw area during a soccer game (so hard impact) on Saturday. She is having pain when she opens jaw, when she eats & it aches pretty much all the time. I had her ice it when we got home, but have switched to moist heat treatment and ibuprofene. Is there anything else to do to ease her pain? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to the Chat Doctor. For pain relief she can try the following:1. Give rest to jaw. Take soft diet or liquid diet for the time being.2. Apply cold compresses such as ice application.3. Use Chat Doctor. 4. Apply local ointment like diclofenac gel for pain relief. If still the pain is excruciating and not getting relieved, consult an orthopedic surgeon to rule out any bone fracture. For further questions, do contact us. |
Hi, I suffer with really bad teeth I have a chip in my front teeth and 3 teeth have fallen apart. This kind of thing runs on my mums side of the family, something not being able to hold calcium I was told by my mum. Anyways, its ruining my confidence and I think it is making getting a job harder which isnt good as Im at university so I need the money to live but I cant spend hardly any money on my teeth. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for posting here. This can be a hereditary enamel or dentin problem. Some areas with heavy fluoride content in water also cause this. I suggest you to get a clinical evaluation done. If you cannot get treated for the whole dentition, you can consider only the smile line corrected first. This includes teeth from canine to canine. Later, you can consider treating the other teeth. Your doctor can suggest full crowns, and you can also select from range of crowns which differ slightly in aesthetics and cost factor. Hope this helps. |
I have had muscle pain/aches since taking a statin. I stopped taking it after a month. This is two months after stopping the statin and I still have much leg pain. Also hip pain. At night I have such leg discomfort that It is very hard to sleep. It comes and goes. Mostly I feel like I had a very hard workout (which I haven t) and feel very sore. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Pain in the legs, thighs & hips commonly occurs due to side effects of statins. You are suggested to get re-examined by your treating doctor & go for a repeat lipid profile to check your triglyceride & cholesterol levels to monitor the dose of statins. In the meantime, you can apply pain-relieving ointments & take pain-relieving medications to feel better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
I had diarrhoea 2 weeks ago, for the whole week along with stomach pains indicating that i needed to "go". Last week there was no sign of diarrhoea. My diarrhoea started acting up again yesterday after i ate taco bell. Now (today) i have severe stomach pains and the urge to go, but i am not able to go. I am also very gassy. It seems that about an hour or so after i eat a meal i start to feel sick and feel the need to go. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI Thanks for posting your query. It seems like you are having Indigestion due to eating of Taco Bell. You need to avoid very oily food and non veg food for at least 10 days. Also eat more of Citrus fruits which accelerate the digestion and give relief from your symptoms. If symptoms persists ask your doctor for a prescription of digestive enzymes like Aristotle and use it, you will be alright. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. |
hi i went to doctor on monday for throat pain and congestion and was prescribed azithromycin. I took it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Friday I began diarrea. Continued Saturday, Sunday, and today. It hasnt been constant until today it started to be watery and more frequent. I started having chest pain about an hour ago and i am a little lightheaded. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that you are suffering from common cold which is generally Viral Infection. The antibiotic Azithromycin that was given to you that you are taking from one week is causing the watery stools and other symptoms like lightheartedness and chest pain. As it is already one week you can now stop taking antibiotics and if still congestion and sore throat is persistent you can take decongestant like Pseudopod Chat Doctor. . Along with it to stop loose motions you can take Furozolidone (loosen). Take Oral deny |
Hi doc. I have a severe lower back pain. I have difficulty in seating long hours, standing up and even when lying down, it s very painful. Putting pillow against my back would comfort for sometime but when i move pain is there. It also hurts when i bend my knees. I took mefenamic tabs and apply mentholated ointment but those won t help either to ease the pain. It only started yesterday when i went to office. When i woke pain was still tolerable. Should I go to a hospital? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hank you for asking Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely Lumbago. This usually comes due to over straining of back muscles. Wrong positions while you are working or due to overloading of spine. For such condition in my patients I would suggest taking muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside, NSAIDs like Nimusulide and anti-inflammatory gels containing fetoprotein, methylsalicylate and capsaicin for local application. You can also give hot fomentation on back. Rest should be given for 3 days also. If there is no improvement then a consultation with orthopedic should be carried out to rule out any injury to intervertebral disc or spine. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hi My son is 7 yrs old and recently he has been getting low grade fever frequently. I m lil worried . Frequently I mean once in a month or so and then it goes away in few days with fever reducer | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | it's unlikely to a seven-year-old to have recurrent fevers unless there is obvious reason in the physical exam .many disorders cause frequent fevers like rhinosinusitis, or lymphadenitis caused by many viruses, T. B, neoplasm so complete physical exam can reveal the problem : like enlarged lymph nodes, decrease reentry on lung exam, organomegaly like enlarged spleen or liver, if nothing of the above is there, I suggest the following tests complete blood count and blood film, PPD test, urinalysis and chest x-ray, viral panel. I hope this helps |
Yes, sir... My 16 yr old nephew is healthy, but since Thursday he has had temp. spikes of 102. , aching in his chest and most muscles. A fine red rash on his chest. He was seen in a walk in clinic today and was told it was a virus of some kind...? His platelets are low and WBC s high. I don t have a print out, just a concerned call from my sister in law. He is complaining of shortness of breathe....I m a concerned aunt. Carol Wood, RN, MS | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, fever, muscle aches and rash probably points to a viral infection. This is not 100% certain diagnosis though. A thorough clinical examination is needed and perhaps more diagnostic tests. What's concerns me more is his shortness of breath. This symptom calls for immediate medical attention. I would have asked for X-ray, oxygen saturation (SpO2) and electrocardiogram right away, if I were his doctor. Another important test is C-reactive protein. I couldn't suggest a specific diagnosis with the provided information, but the above tests can be very useful to exclude more serious conditions. I hope I've been helpful! If you need further clarifications, please ask and I'll be glad to provide them for you. Kind Regards! |
My dad is a diabetic since 20 yrs and a CKD patient since last 5 yrs. His Creatinine level is around 6.5 since last 3 yrs. He is not on dialysis . However recently he has severe problems with his limb movements and a swollen face with his phosphorous levels have gone high to 7. Can you recommend something. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I am concerned about 2 things: 1. High phosphate levels.2. The limb movements which could be from neuropathy secondary to renal failure. High phosphate levels can be corrected by Phosphate binders. They include calcium carbonate and calcium acetate. They will decrease the phosphate by binding to phosphate in the gut. Because they also increase your calcium levels, they should be guided by your MD after carefully looking at the serum calcium levels. If the weakness in limb is getting worse he might need dialysis. Fluid over load can be corrected with diuretics. If the load is not controlled with diuretic medicines, then he needs dialysis. |
feel like im haveing a heart attack and like im gona pass out all the time my heart has this weird sinking feeling it beats fast my breathing is real difficult and i feel like im gona pass out all the time but the passing out is weird i dont get light headed i feel like if i lean forward backwards etc... that im gona pass out and go ahead and fall forward i have been to the hospital a milion times they said my echo was ok but they found 3spots on my brain call beign legions and they dont know what they are from and if they are effecting me please help me im only 26 and im scared im gona die | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, You seem to be suffering from anxiety neurosis and panic attacks. This condition is triggered by severe stress. You need to relax and try to get control over the factors causing this. You should practice deep breathing exercises, Panama and yoga. Have firm faith and confidence in your capability to tackle any untoward situation. Life is full of opportunities, you need time to prove yourself, so go slow and steady. Homeopathic remedies like Lithuania Conifer also known as ashwagandha will help you. You can also try Kali Pros 6x 4 tablets twice a day as a nerving tonic. |
Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I am trying to conceive for the second time. I have a 3-year-old son and it was a natural birth. I am not on any medication. My period was always regular and I get them every month. But about 3 months ago, my period days changed from the beginning of the month to the middle, when it was all messed up I was getting a period twice a month but that has stopped. About two days ago, I thought I was getting my period but I am lightly spotting it is a light red color it is not dark or anything it is more faint. When I am usually on my period I bleed a lot. I have been pregnant before and know the symptoms but would it be possible? I do not understand this light spotting, am I on my period? Do you think can I be pregnant? Or it can be my cycle changing? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. There are multiple reasons for not being able to conceive. First, it depends on the time for which you guys are trying. Only after a year of unprotected intercourse, we can start the evaluation. And that you have conceived once naturally means the mechanics are all correct. I see that your BMI (body mass index) is high. That could be the reason for irregular periods. You must work on your weight and bring the BMI between 18 to 25. If you are concerned about your cycles, you will be prescribed contraceptive pills. If you want to conceive they might start the evaluation depending on the policy. |
My 3 yr old Daughter started having discharge a couple weeks ago, doctor said it would clear up on it s own. A severe rash developed, doctor prescribed Nystatin powder and cream along with Cortizone cream for the itchiness. Been giving that to her for 2 days, it s only getting worse and it s spreading onto my hands from applying the creams. I have been washing my hands with soap afterwards. Should she be prescribed Diflucan for this? I m not buying the whole, it ll go away on it s own thing. What do you think? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.... I feel that she is having a fungal infection and definitely this will not go off on its own. She needs a good antifungal and a dermatological consultation. But, skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
hai respected doctor.. i am 23+ now.. figure just oky.. not slim, height lkay az normal people.. weight about 63.. when i sleep sperm comes out.. .. it happens to me 3, times a week, or some times.. through which physically i feel that i am not too healthy.. and some times i feel healthdowm .. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | His had gone through your query. You need to gain sex education and need to learn normal function of our reproductive system. Sperm production occur in scrotum 24 hourly and storage occur in scrotum. But it has limited capacity to store it so if you are not sexually active means if you are not doing regular sex or masturbation then it will automatically come out in Chat Doctor. It is normal and do not lead to any problem. Just relax and read from various sites. No need to worry. Feel free to ask. Happy to help you further. Thank you. Take care. |
My son of 8YRS 6 MONTHS having asthmatic problem allergic to change in season, dust and cold is contineously coughing now almost 10 hrs. He is taking Montair-LC, Theo Asthaline, Nebulize using duolin , Puff- Budecot, Asthaline . He is having asthma problem when he was 3 years..... Is their any permanent solution to this.. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concern. Asthma is chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway. There is no permanent cure of it. But the good news is that if asthma symptoms are only in relation to viral infection and there is no history of atop, there is a good chance that symptoms will resolve as the child gets older. If a patient follows physicians advice properly and take medicines regularly, there is more chance of having good asthma control even patient may remain symptoms free without medications. It is difficult to confirm the diagnosis of asthma during childhood since there is difficulty in preforming objective test. If I were the treating physician, I would confirm the diagnosis first by objective test and then advise your son to>Avoid triggers (e.g.dust, cold etc.)>Steroid inhaler twice daily>Bronchodilator (albuterol) inhaler as required>Add other medications according to symptoms control status my suggestion is :please consult with a respiratory medicine specialist to perform objective test and confirm the diagnosis. Hope this helps you. Wish your son good health. |
I take daily injections of Copaxone for R&R M.S., I hit a capiliary in my thigh and it is not healing, it burns and is red like blood in a area of the size of a 50 cent peice, it burns, and even my jeans rubbing on it hurts, will it heal on it s own, or should I go to doctor? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the injection. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation and pain. I also suggest using cold compresses to relieve the inflammation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,I would like to ask you for a second opinion on the treatment prescribed for my 53-year-old mother by a cardiologist. She was diagnosed with chronic ischemic heart disease following a routine ECG which I would like to send you, and the blood tests indicated a cholesterol of 280. The symptoms are not too obvious, she says she had two to three bruises in the heart area in the last few years. The treatment is Pentaerithrityli tetranitrate (two per day), Aspenter (one per day), Rosuvastatin (one per day), Plavix (one per day), Metoprolol succinate 47.5 (two per day). Doppler ultrasound was normal and only EKG had abnormalities. Thank you in advance. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I reviewed the therapy prescribed by the doctor and I agree with it. It contains: I would just recommend reducing the dose of Metoprolol in case of a very low heart rate (below 60 BPM), or if she is experiencing chronic fatigue. Hope you will find this answer helpful. For more information consult a cardiologist online |
hi, i had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago and have been for 3 blood tests since then to check my HG levels. Since those 2 weeks it has only dropped from 475 to 400. The hospital has asked me to go back next week for another blood test. Why is my HG levels not going down | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. It takes 4-6 weeks for Chat Doctor level to return to normal. 2. Chat Doctor has a higher half life, and it would take time to reduce. Not to worry as it reducing.3. If it is further increasing, molar pregnancy might need to be evaluated. However, as it is reducing, you need not worry about it for now. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. |
Ive suffered from anxiety depression for 20 years. The past 4 months have been the worst, as Ive experienced several major life changes. Along with the depression & anxiety, my memory seems to be affected too. Im worried I could have early set Alzheimers. Is there a test I can take for it? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear, We understand your concerns went through your details. Memory problems are part of anxiety and depression. When stress plays its part in the run-up to anxiety and depression, the memory problems are always there. This does not mean that you are moving towards dementia and Alzheimer. Anxiety and Depression Increase Dementia Risk by around 5 to 10 percent point. But, in truth, this seldom happens. Once you understand your anxiety and depression and learn to live with it, you learn to manage it. The risk of Alzheimer is considerably lessened. You can consult a neurologist who will be able to test you for memory problems, and he will also study your brain images for possible dementia symptoms. Till then, do not worry about that. 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. |
hithis amar my tooth is looking like a yellow colour and also gap between tooths wht to do can u pl help me ......... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Teeth with yellow color are usually due to "PLAQUE" collection on the surface of the tooth. At times, you can remove this plaque by using proper "Brushing Technique" But at times when your brushing technique is not proper, this plaque get accumulated on the tooth and gets hardened at times and get converted into hard mass, called "Calculus". So for removal of such yellowish discolorations and collection of plaque or calculus, you can consult your dentist and can ask for "Scaling" treatment, they will clean your teeth with Ultrasonic Scales. Regarding Gap [spacing] between teeth, it's a common problem and can be corrected easily with "Orthodontic therapy".they will put braces [brackets/ wire] and will align your teeth to be in good shape. Regards: |
Good day! Doc, my uncle was bitten by our dog in his foot last June 2, 2012 and today June 4, 2012 he was suffering from fever and the wound of the dog bite is swelling. Does he need to be vaccinated right away? Or should we first observe him? For how many days? Thank you doc. God bless. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Dates state that your query is an old one. We are sorry, due to high pressure of free queries, sometimes it takes time to reply. If you wan t immediate replies in such acute problems please post to us in paid sections. However, in general for future unseen events, here is my answer:Yes, after a bite a person should be vaccinated immediately. If bite is severe, immunoglobulins might be indicated. In sever bites, there is sometimes, infection of that area leading to cellulitis, that requires proper treatment with antibiotics. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. ChatDoctor, MD |
i have been wondering if i have some sort of anxiety disorder. Im always stressed out about everything, when good things happen to me im only happy for a short period followed by worry and a mix of emotions, and my hands also shake and have for as long as i can remember.also my appetite has been off the last year or so and had an endoscopy and tests run but nothing was out of the ordinary. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your query on Chat Doctor .com. Based on your description, it seems that you are suffering as long as you can remember. So, there is no definite timeline of onset of your problems. To me, it appears that you might be suffering from mix of depression and anxiety which may be in the background of your personality (possibly shy, reserved, socially anxious). Alternatively, you might be suffering from low grade of depression (dysthymia). However, it will be helpful to rule out some medical condition which may cause or make your symptoms get worse such as thyroid problem, heart related conditions, medications for bronchial asthma such as theophylline etc. Once your family physician or local doctor has ruled out any medical condition which explains your problem, you can look for psychological help. You can start with self-help programs-regular exercise, regular sleep routine, giving up tobacco, alcohol, tea, coffee (etc.), meditation (if you like) and stress-reduction techniques. If symptoms doesn't improve, see your psychiatrist. You may require medication or psychotherapy or combination of both depending upon the assessment. Hope this will be of some help. |
my sister was admitted to hospital in australia this week with collasped lungs, not air around lungs but fluid, and fast heart rate (200 bpm) shes on a cardiac ward, and some of her drugs she is taking are lasix, digoxin, warfarin, antibiotics, they were going to drain her lung but decided to wait 4 days i suppose to see if drugs make any difference, can you tell me why this happens? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi welcome to Chat Doctor... According to history it is pleural effusion ... So doctors want to treat it with medication if patient respond ... You have not mentioned underlying etiology ... This could be from cardiac failure (as diuretic and digoxin given) or pneumonia like infection (as antibiotic given).... You might have investigated with chest x-ray and EKG for that ... If medicine can't reduce effuse fluid than Chat Doctor. ... Take care Follow doctor advise ... Pulmonologist will be good one for this case |
i am from pakistan. the problem is related to my son who is 7.9 years old. his name is basil. his weight is 18 kgs, his height is 114 cm. he has been on and off quite sick from august 2010 till date. last august he was diagonosed with typhoid and had antibiotic course of 14 days. then after two months he had malaria. then in december he had mild jaundice. then april 2o11 he had malaria again. and in may he had chicken pox. then he was well for 10 days and now again for the past two days he has on n off fever with stomach ache. we have done several tests in tyhe past. but all were clear. so i have no clue what to do and why he is falling sick alot. please help me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For a 7 yr old kid, the weight gain is inadequate, and he falls sick frequently; all along he had many viral, parasitic as well bacterial infections. Hygiene is very important in handwashing, toilets as well eating and Chat Doctor. I suggest screening for TB and proper clinical examination including blood tests and ultrasound test of the abdomen are needed. A proper dietician help would warrant for appropriate calories and protein intake for him. |
I am experiencing pain in my right shoulder. It has been ongoing for a while now but just at night. It wakes me where I cannot sleep. Now it hurts more nights than it doesn t. Also it is starting to hurt during the day now. Also on the same arm my elbow hurts when I pick up heavier things or turn it certain ways. Also hurts if I have it bent and my arm gets pushed where it makes it a tighter bend. Hard to explain in text on that one. This has been going on for awhile also. It too is getting worse. I don t remember injuring them, and cannot remember if they started hurting at the same time. Not sure if they are even related. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have studied your case. It can be shoulder rotator cuff disease which may need MRI for confirmation. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Also check your it B12 and it D3 in your blood. Another possibility of cervical disc bulge leading to such symptoms. 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 disregards Chat Doctor. |
I am a 60 year old female, short and thin. I live in NYC, so I walk a lot. I limit my intake of sweets, meat, dairy and processed food In general. I have diabetes on both sides of my family. My recent check up said I have high cholesterol and sugar. It doesn t seem right to me, but my doctor did not test me for diabetes. Could diabetes result in high cholesterol and sugar? Thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello there I have read through your question and would like to tell you that if you have diabetes running in your family then you have higher chances of having it. High blood sugar that is fasting sugar above 100 and post radial sugar above 140 is diagnostic of diabetes. But I would advise you to get an HBA1C test done to confirm the diagnoses. Also, high cholesterol levels can also be due to Diabetes, or It can be an isolated occurrence. If you have diabetes you may need to take oral hypoglycemics depending on the level of your blood sugar. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. |
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a few years ago. I have a lot of the symptoms . My question is how to deal with the anxiety that can occur out of nowhere causing wide spread discomfort such as frequent urination,sweats, fatigue, balance problems [I apply motion sickness patch and that helps} I am a female approaching my 70th birthday in March. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hell &, I had gone through the case and found that as you mentioned the age, you need to go for some more investigation like-1- Vitamin B12 2- Vitamin D33- Blood sugar profile4- Thyroid profile5- Monitoring of blood pressure6- Complete hemogram7- Calcium level. If had done and normal then go for yoga with meditation to cure anxiety and if not then go for investigation and take the proper treatment and proper healthy diet rich with calcium and protein. Hope it will be effective for you. Thanks, Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,My age is 36 and I had tubectomy done 18 years back after second delivery cesarean like my first delivery. I do not know whether the fallopian tubes were tied, cut, clamped burnt, or banded.1. Is there any scanning or some other method to identify the process of tubectomy done to me? 2. Is there any chance of getting pregnant naturally after tubectomy done by whichever method mentioned above? 3. To have a child now can we go for IVF, if so at the time of delivery will gynecologist come to know that I underwent IVF process for pregnancy? Because she has to do tubectomy again, she will go through with these tubes at delivery time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. The method of tubectecomy can be identified only after opening during caeserian section or through laparocsopy. If tubal ligation is done you cannot conceive naturally, if you try there are chances of ectopic pregnancy. You can go for IVF for another baby. Course of the pregnancy through IVF and natural pregnancy will be same. In case of delivery if normal delivery, you do not have to go through tubes. If going for caesaerean section you can identify it was previous surgery. |
hi..my son who is 4.6 yrs old and has Autism. last week on his diagnosis, he had improved a lot with Social, Communication skill except for speach. For speech the doctor told that he has got Apraxia . he was prescribed SYNDOPA .25 mg.After the tablet was started he showing his old behavior whne he was small kids | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear, Welcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. Autism spectrum disorders are like that. Improvement will be for the time being, and past behavior ought to come back on several occasions. But there is nothing to worry about the behavior changes. There will be study positive changes with occasional backward Chat Doctor. In any case, you should contact the treating doctor and appraise him of the latest development. I suggest you to allow the child to mingle with child |
Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old girl. I have had eye problems for around nine months and have seen several eye doctors and ophthalmologists who all have told me different things and tried a lot of different treatments that have not worked. I am a contact lens wearer with extremely bad eyesight and first had eye problems eight months back. It started after a plane ride and assumed it was an eye infection from being on a dirty plane and touching my eyes.My eyes were stinging and crying and red and I could not bear to put contacts in. Nine months later I am still having this problem. I was first treated with antibacterial drops by a normal doctor then referred to an eye doctor when this did not fix it. The eye doctors diagnosed me with ocular rosacea, blepharitis, and MGD.I have rosacea on my face too. I have done eye compresses, gotten a liposcan (meibomian glands were not clogged enough to need lipoflow), I have punctal plugs in both eyes and I took Doxycycline for over three months which did nothing but destroy my digestion. I have been prescribed Restasis and Lotemax which I use multiple times a day. I use lid scrubs and a tea tree oil eye and face cleanser. But my symptoms are still severe, I have extremely dry eyes, my eyes are bloodshot 24/7. I have red lower lid margins and cannot bear to wear contacts which is extremely upsetting because I am an athlete and this is really impacting my athletic ability and quality of life. I just really hope someone has an answer and treatment that will work. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I can imagine the situation you are going through. MGD (meibomian gland dysfunction) with ChatDoctor. Your doctor is treating it very well but in spite of all, you are still having problems. You have done warm compresses, taken oral and topical antibiotics and steroid |
I have edema in my lower legs due to obesity . They have become dark, hard and scaley with a built up of a oily dirty film. How can I removve the buildup and smooth my legs? my legs are hard and scaley from edema. How can I make them smooth and remove the build up of oil and dirt.thanks, want to wear shorts again | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Edema is seen in a lot of illness, first a diagnosis has to be made, only then a treatment can be suggested. Please mention your ht, wt and any other present or past illness you may/have had. Edema does cause skin changes when it is present for a long time, for which homeopathy is very effective, once the condition is properly diagnosed, you can start with homeopathy for the same. Takecare For further inquires- Chat Doctor. [email protected] |
Every fall through the spring, especially when the weather gets really cold, my asthma flares up really bad. Im on a medication treatment plan year round - but I usually get bronchitis two to three times during this period. Is there anything I can do to prevent the flare ups. I live in Ohio. Ive been advised to move south.Thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I shall try to give general self-help tips to the best of my knowledge and experience, as you are already on medication for asthma. Asthma is an allergic condition which can be affected by stress, diet, exercise, lifestyle and atmospheric conditions. While there is not much you can do to change the atmospheric conditions, still wearing masks and wearing appropriate clothing to keep you warm would help. There are certain blood tests (comprehensive allergy tests) which can also help in finding out the specific allergens to which you are highly sensitive and thus help in managing the allergy Bettencourt diet can also play a significant role in aggravating asthma. Occasionally, people with asthma may have food-based allergic triggers and will need to avoid foods such as cows milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, yeast products, nuts, and some food coloring and preservatives. So test and try each individual item for a week and see if it makes a perceptible change. Including more ginger, garlic and green tea has been shown to help. Regular exercise like brisk walks or indoor exercises(when weather is not compatible) which improve your heart rate and respiratory rate will also contribute to better control of asthma episodes. Meditation and deep breathing exercises also help in reducing stress induced asthma episodes. Avoid smoking, passive and active both. I am a homeopathic practitioner and I have seen good results with homeopathic treatment in improving pulmonary function in acute asthma. So if you have a Homeopath around your place, you can give homeopathy a try besides the above tips. |
I am hurting in my legs and lower back. This started several weeks ago and I ve been to see a physician. They treated me for sciatica. The pain has never completely went away and is now in both legs and lower back. Today it is almost unbearable. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... I suggest you to kindly get your back investigated thoroughly... Once the root cause for the radiating pain is pointed out then it will be very easy to treat...Nowadays, sciatica can be treated easily.don't worry ... I recommend you keep icing your back and butt area frequently to reduce the pain... Wear a lumbar support if you have that will give an external support for you to help reduce spasm... Take rest...as irritation gets subsided with proper rest...Don't bend forward...Don't lift any weights...for some time... Once pain permits. Gently stretch your low back...glute. Hamstrings.calf muscles... Once pain intensity comes down then...start core and glute stability program... Hope this information help you... Do revert in case you need any further clarification.... |
Hello, I have a mole on my left thigh. It is smaller than 6 mm but raised normal color.about a month ago I got out if the shower and noticed bleeding. I believe j accidentally got it with my razor. Has not bled since but I am having pain in that area and up through my thigh. I have an appointment Monday with a dermatologist but very worried. Thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Do not worry much. It seems normal mole. But you have appointment with dermatologist. He will suggest something about it after clinical diagnosis. If needed he may take biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment depends upon diagnosis. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
Hi, i suffer from high blood pressure but I am not taking any medication at the moment. My alcohol intake have increased and I am suffering from stress. I noticed recently that my chest gets flushed or red very easily and sometimes I have difficulty breathing | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, first i suggest you to start antihypertensive treatment including diet control, regular exercise, morning brisk walk, weight reduction and Chat Doctor. Ignored high BP can lead to several complication including kidney failure and even heart failure so start its treatment immediately. Now you should also go for ECG and echocardiography, chest X-ray and chest examination by a physician. Your breathing difficulty can be due to pulmonary edema due to untreated high BP or other cause which will be revealed by chest x-ray and if needed then go for pulmonary function test also. Discard alcohol immediately and adopt some other measure for stress releasing like yoga and meditation. Thanks and take care. |
Hi, about four hours ago I got a sharp painful stabbing pain in my left abdomen which has become worse since. Ive just lied down a felt what I can only describe as a pop in area of pain. Can you suggest anything. Taken pain killers and used heat bag but np relief...... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, considering no relief by the painkillers, I would refer you to the ER of the nearby hospital so that apart from a clinical surgical assessment, investigations like CBC, serum amylase, serum lipase, along with an ultrasound of whole abdomen could be performed to arrive at a diagnosis. A plain x-ray of abdomen in upright posture could also be done if need be after a clinical assessment of the abdomen. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
What could be the reason for my upper midsection back part of my body hurt its really sore some times my chest will hurt in the middle. When I smoke pot or ciggerets it seems to hurt even more. I ve seen a cardiologist and they said my heart is fine so that s good , but I don t know what s wrong. I ve also been to the gastroenteritis . They said that look good except for having abnormal cells and they said its E O E so I have to go find out what I m allergic too. so I thought I would give u a background of what s going on with me. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Michelle, If your cardiologist says that your heart is normal and pain is not because of cardiac cause then another common cause of chest pain and upper back pain are-one is gastritis i.e. increased acid secretion in your stomach which causes chest discomfort or pain second is musculoskeletal like degenerative disc disease which is more seen in smokers.think you should go to orthopedic surgeon and get your upper back (thoracic spine) x-ray done.nevertheless remember one thing that though, today if don't have cardiac cause of chest pain your heart is definitely at risk if you continue smoking |
anterior shoulder pain, weakness, I can flex elbow, (like doing bicep curls) normally, but cant lift hand hardly at all with arm straightened (no elbow bend) and supinated out to the front without localized pain in front of shoulder. some localized pain and throbbing even when at rest. no trauma, woke up feeling off and got worse over 48 hours | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint the symptoms of shoulder pain along with pain and restrictions in lifting the arm can be due to causes like Rotator Cuff injury, Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Frozen shoulder, Bursitis etc. I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedic and get a clinical examination done, and he can advise you to get an X-ray, MRI SCAN down along with palpation of muscles and checking for movement and restrictions to rule out the exact cause of problems and treatment can be planned accordingly. The Physician can advise you anti-inflammatory painkiller, muscle relaxants, topical analgesic and muscle relaxant ointment, warm compresses and physiotherapy. In conditions not responding to medical treatment, surgical correction can be advised. You should also avoid lifting heavy weights and also do not exert the hand much. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
I have a lump on the right side under my chin on the bone. I had a CAT scan last week and they said no significant findings but I havent been back to the doctor yet for him to look at it himself. It seems to be getting larger. What could this be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history of lump under the chin on the right side, getting larger, got the CT scan done and it dais that there is nothing more significant. The causes of such swelling are:May be a lymph node - May be a developing abscess from a caries tooth or so on. I would advise you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get a proper clinical examination so that a proper treatment can be instituted. If required FNAC gives correct diagnosis. |
Hi, I noticed a small hole forming between my teeth a few days ago. I pretty much brushed it off and made sure I brushed over it and trued cleaning it out with mouthwash and today I woke up and it was black. I can show you a picture through email if it helps | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The black discoloration over the teeth could be a decay, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is dental caries, then get it restored witChatDoctorposite or silver amalgam restoration. Sometimes the normal brushing and use of mouth wash will not help when the grooves are deep in the chewing surface. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi, I am 29 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from severe oligo from past 1 month and have been taking lots of fluids orally and also Iv fluids every alternate day. But I am very much worried as the doctors at my polave has suggested me to get delivered at 8th month. Please help me in this regard where I can improve the amniotic fluid. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, I.understand your concern. In my opinion the cause for low amniotic fluid should be ruled out. For that ultrasound need to be done to rule out any urinary tract abnormalities of fetus because any obstruction in the urinary tract lead to less urine output of fetus there by less liquor.Also, Doppler helps in knowing any placental insufficiency and growth retardation of fetus.Don't worry. Avoid stress. Take high protein diet and high fluids up to 3 liters per day. Amino acid sachets daily might also help. Repetition of scan is also required to see for any improvement. Best regards... |
my daughter was stung by a scoprion last week. She has started running a high fever for the last 3 days (unto 104.4). MD said ears, throat, lungs, urine all were ok. No other symptoms. CBC was done, but results not back. Could this be from the scoprion sting? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.... I do not think that Scorpion sting can cause fever after one week. This could be an unrelated illness and most probably a viral illness. If the kid is well when the fever is down, you need not worried about this. I suggest you give Paracetamol in the appropriate those after checking temperature every four hourly once and that too only if the fever is about Hun Chat Doctor. In scorpion sting rather than fever, heart rate and palpitations and profuse sweating are more significant symptoms. If these appear we need to be really concerned regarding scorpion sting. Regards - |
I had my wisdom teeth pulled and the day after the pain started to get worse causing severe pain and inability to open my mouth. I returned to the surgeon and he told me I have an infection in my cheek. I have been heating it taking penicillin and drinking warm liquids as well as rinsing my mouth. The swelling has subsided a bit but the hard spot over my cheek is still very present and I can t open my mouth or chew. Suggestions? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query, the swelling, limited mouth opening and the firmness in the cheek could be because of the inflammation secondary to bone cutting and damage to the lymphatics. The limited mouth opening could also be because of the space infection and the sutures placed to close the wound. If I am your treating doctor, I would have treated you with penicillin, metronidazole and anti-inflammatory with muscle relaxant. Do warm saline gargling. Do not give hot fomentation it makes the swelling firm. I hope my answer will help you. Take care. |
Hello doctor,Redness and cut like lesions on groin immediately after sex. I noticed burning and irritation immediately after sex. I do not know if it is herpes or just skin irritation from contact or friction. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. These are fissures, usually in groin area infection can present in the form of fissures and cuts. Other causes can be Crohn disease but your complaint is acute one so most probably this is an infection. Do not worry, it will get better with proper medication and treatment. Try to maintain hygiene of the area and avoid sexual contact until you get better. I would like to know if your partner has any such problem? Infection. Bacterial infection. Tablet Co-Amoxiclav 1 gm BD for one week. Apply Fusidic acid ointment BD over the lesions. Take pain killer tablets like Ibuprofen for pain relief. Maintain hygiene of area, wash with soap and water, avoid using Dettol and other irritants. |
Hi Doctor, Im being treated for Veridians Streptococcus. Have been for over a month now. At first I was given 5 days of Amikacin in injection form 1gr/per day. I had no signs of improvement and was then prescribed Cefalotin for 5 days, injectable 1gr per day. I completed three days of this and went back to the doctor because this also had no beneficial effects whatsoever and I was prescribed 10 days of 750mg tabs of levofloxacin. Im five days into treatment and yet again no signs at all of improvement. I went to another doctor today to get a second opinion and he told me to discontinue use of levofloxacin and start with a 5 day treatment of ceftriaxone injections at 1gr (which I havent done yet) At this point Idont know what to do or who to believe.... My symptoms are not severe or very discomforting in terms of pain, difficulty swallowing etc.... In fact if I hadnt looked in my throat about a month ago and seen the white lump on the side of my throat I would of never suspected I had Strep, as it only tingles a bit here and there. During this time it has niether spread, or become bigger/smaller. The only new symptom recently is a sporadic wheezing cough. I would l really appreciate any input that could lead to finally getting rid of this. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for posting your query to ChatDoctor.no need to be worried I can understand your concern and guide you about treatment as I understand it is an upper respiratory tract infection (URI).white lump is not always a Streptococcal infection it could be due to some other infection or may be tonsillitis.first you need to do :Culture and sensitivity examination of your throat swab to microbiology lab . It will guide you about exact cause for your URI.presently you should satrt1. Gurgling with Provide iodine gurgle 3 times per day .2. Take vitamin C 500 mg daily.3. Multivitamin and zinc tablet.presently stop taking antibiotic. Along with this can consult to ENT surgeon for examination undergo examination .hope this information will be sufficient for your query .rate me if you are satisfied with my answer .feel free to ask. |
dear doctor my son is one year n one month.he has cough n fever from last 7-9 days..earlier doc prescribed him ventorin but as there was not significant change in cough,he prescribed asthakind nebulising and augmentin...but after nebulising yesterday,today he is couging a lot,,,though its dry cough..is it normal... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor. For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. For cold, you can use Cetirizine at 0.25 mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 days. For nasal block, plain saline nasal |
I was playing a soccer game and I slide tackled the ball. I got up and it didn t hurt but I looked down at my knee and there was a huge bump. It kind of hurts when you press on it but doesn t hurt when I walk on it. It s the size of half a pong pong ball. Anything I can do to help it heal fast? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You got hematoma. It is subcutaneous collection of blood. You have got not any pain. These will gradually resolve. Tomophobe gel local application without rubbing will help to resolve the hematoma. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
My nephew was prescribed Dilantin when he was two years old. he continued to take it till he was eight and then it was stopped since his problem of seizures was cured. While on Dilantin he developed scaly skin on his stomach, neck and hands etc. Another problem was sudden and excessive watering of eyes. Both these problems are still continuing even though he is now 16 years old. Eye examination is normal but for ski the doctors say it is allergy. Couldit be that both these problems are side effects of Dilantin. How can they be cured? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that as Dilation has been stopped, even her adverse effects can not occur now. You should know that Dilation does not deposit in human tissues and its effects last for a short time after stopping its intake. The scaly skin during its intake could be related to Dilation. But the situation should improve after stopping it. Coming to this point, I would recommend performing allergy test for possible allergy. A dermatological consult may be helpful to determine the skin problems. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, |
Hi, I have a swollen lymph node near my jaw on the left side. It has been enlarged and through a recent CT scan, they found larger than normal lymph nodes in the arm pit, neck, abdominal area and 3 in my lungs. They are painful especially around the neck, shoulder and behind my left eye. I noticed I cannot cry normally in the left side. Also in the past, I have had shingles with post neuralgia. Stool is black with blood...Which doctor should I go see? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Even though it needs a complete general and local examination along with all related investigations to arrive at a tentative diagnosis of your condition, form your history, it seems to be a systemic problem where there are generalized lymphadenopathies along with involvement of the GI tract resulting in blood in stool. If I were your doctor, I would refer you to a general surgeon and gastroenterologist jointly for a possible FNAC of the localized swellings, and to know the source of bleeding in the GI tract, so that appropriate management could be initiated. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
I am 30 years old and trying to conceive last 1st time in last 1yr but no result. I have tracked my ovulation patterns with bbt chart & CM, 28 day cycle. my prolectine was high 4months before, now problems conceiving our first child. Is my ovulation too late to conceive and when should I go see a doctor about this? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Sorry but your history is not clear. Let me tell you the basis of ovulation & periods. Normally periods are 28 days +/- 7 days, bleeding of up to 7 days is normal. To know the exact date of ovulation, Subtract 14 days from Average length of cycle, e.g.- if periods every32 days, 32-14= Day 18 is day of Ovulation. If your cycle is regular, don't worry about any other hormones. Because if you have abnormal levels of Thyroid or Prolactin hormones, you will not ovulate, hence your periods will be prolonged or irregular. Repeat Prolactin (early morning around 6-7 am, empty stomach). Do consult infertility specialist if level is too high (up to 30 ng/ml or mcg/Lt is normal). Prolactin can rise for varied situations e.g. - lack of sleep, anxiety, after sex, anxiety even seeing the syringe ! If your cycle is regular rule out other causes for infertility like Husband - Semen parameterize- Tubal patency- SG (X-ray with dye) or SSG (Scan with dye) or laparoscopy. All the best Chat Doctor. |
Dear Dr i am married for one year but recently i came to know that my husband is having hbs positive so i am worried about that after my marriage i was with him for 10 days but he did not have any sexual relation with me so i am back to kuwait now it is almost one year what to do. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by Sexual Encounter with the infected person.Also, with contaminated blood. If you had no relationship with him till now, there are very fewer chances that you would have contracted Hepatitis B. Get Bag tested. If you are negative, then get Vaccinated for Hepatitis B. This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us. Stay Healthy |
For a couple days now Ive had a lot if gurgling in my abdomen area on the left side. The first day had some Sharp pain but that subsided. Today is day three I have loose stools for last thee days as well. The last two times I went to.the bathroom it was just bright red blood no stool. No weakness or dizziness but my feet are ice cold and pale. Im 42 and female. I do not have insurance and am not working so its extremely difficult for me to.get checked out. Please advise. I know Im not drinking enough.water. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi ! From your history, it seems that you have diverticulosis of the colon which caused you sharp pain due to getting inflamed and the lot of gurgling in your abdomen could be due to the irritation caused by the infection. The frank red bloody stool also goes in favor of it. Even if there is no weakness or dizziness, the ice-cold pale feet are evidence for a good amount of blood loss from the body. Immaterial of the status of insurance, I would advise you to go to a gastroenterologist for a preliminary colonoscopy which can exclude many other conditions with rectal bleeding like the one you have which may need immediate attention. Wishing you an early recovery. |
Yes, I have elevated hepatic enzymes 2-4 points for each enzyme. I am 74 year old female. a ct scan of the liver showed a fatty layer around the liver. I am asymtomatic.My primary care physcian want a liver biopsy done by a general surgeon. He seems reluctant to do the procedure although he said would only take 15 minutes to perform. It is schudulefor July 8th., but I am confused. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thank you for your query. Further information may have been helpful. Are you alcoholic?what is the status of Hepatitis B & C profile? If your NON-alcoholic and Epic serology is negative, then the only concern is mildly elevated liver enzymes. You NEED NOT worry. Its "fatty liver disease" which is reversible. Do NOT Chat Doctor. Then follow up after 3 to 6 months. Wish you good health. Regards, |
I have been diagnosed with minimal pleural thickening in bilateral lung apex which is an unacceptable medical condition for entry into certain countries. Can this condition be treated completely ? I am 43 years old. Height 169 cms, weight is 52 kgs | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Pleural thickening on chest x-ray is suggestive of past infection. This thickening is due to old, scarred, healed, fibrotic lesions. They are not active, infectious lesions. For medical fitness in visa purpose, we should prove that these lesions are not due active infection. For this you need to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, CT thorax and bronchoscopy with BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. CT scan is more superior in diagnosis of fibrotic lesions. Bronchoscopy and BAD analysis if negative rule out active infection. So with negative BAD report and CT findings, you can argue with visa authority about not having active infectious disease and these thickening is due to old, healed lesion. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hello doctor,My 4-year-old daughter has asthma. She was diagnosed with a moderate asthma flare at urgent care four days ago. Flovent was increased to 88 mcg twice daily, Albuterol 2.5mg every four hours for 48 hours and Prednisolone 15mg/5ml one and a half tablespoon once daily for five days. She seems to be having retractions at night between 10 PM and 2 AM like clockwork. They are not severe as her respiration rate is 22-28, pulse oximeter reading is 96-98%. Pulse is elevated at times due to Albuterol and the highest recorded is 160 with no fever. She is tired and is pale in the face with dark circles under her eyes.I followed up with the pediatrician yesterday and he diagnosed her with an ear infection and put her on Augmentin. He listened to her lungs and said they sounded fine. She had an Albuterol breathing treatment about one hour prior to her visit. These symptoms that comes on night are scary. Productive cough and the sound of occasional constriction in the throat causing a gag, with these mild subcostal retractions.It is hard for me to determine do we go to the ER or not? It is hard to justify a trip to the ER with normal vitals and these sets of symptoms. Wanting suggestions regarding is my daughter on the right treatment? Could this be something other than ear infection and viral illness causing asthma flare? She has been sick with a stuffy nose, postnasal drip, and mild cough for three weeks. She is also taking Claritin, Singulair, OTC Tylenol or Ibuprofen for ear pain and Mucinex. I also have a video clip of these retractions and I am attaching it. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. As per your history, it is very clear that your daughter has asthma exacerbation. It can be because of an ear infection or viral infection in the airways. As you said in spite of antibiotics, oral steroids and frequent nebulization it is not under control. She needs urgent hospitalization to give her urgent care and to find out other problems if any. This flare up is a valid justification for her hospital admission. As she is very young child she needs treatment under observation. The very fact that oral treatment being not effective. She needs intravenous ChatDoctor. So I advise you to go to the hospital for admission without wasting much time. This will help to recover her fast and find out the exact cause for her flare-up. Once she is settled and the acute problem is under control. She can continue with her inhaler medicines as advised. I think this explanation is enough for you to explain her situation to you. I hope this helps. Ear infection or viral infection. X-ray, blood tests. IV antibiotics, steroid, and Levoalbuterol nebulization. |
I was lying on my back and almost immediately after I turned onto my left side, the right side of my brain began to pulse. It was only temporary, ending almost as soon as I sat up. I thought it was a lack of oxygen so I began to take in deep breaths. Its gone now, but Im still a little concerned. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, sudden feeling of pulse in brain is throbbing pain felt in scalp, due to irritation of trigeminal vascular system due to any cause, since it has disappeared, appears to be episodic or paroxysmal, which need to be evaluated. Brain as such is painless structure, its covering if effected by neighboring structures only produce such feelings. Kindly show to nearby neurologist for clinical examination and evaluation. Regards Chat Doctor. |
I am finding it very difficult to concentrate at work while taking on school and need some advice, I am not too thrilled to have to go to work and then study once off but am tired of not being able to get my work done and study and homework done on time as well? if that makes any sense? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello You have complaints of poor concentration at work, tiredness and navigability at work. You are not able to study or work. Such type of symptoms can occur commonly due to nutritional deficiencies. Low hemoglobin, low vitamin B12 are main causes which can result in such symptoms. I would advise you to get your He and Vitamin B12 levels checked. Start taking iron and vitamin B12 supplements, and you will see improvement. Hypothyroidism is also one possibility, but other symptoms like poor appetite, weight gain, cold intolerance etc. are also commonly seen. If all investigations come normal then we can think of depression and anxiety as possible cause. Mild depression usually present with symptoms like lack of concentration, tiredness, lack of interest I work and studies. I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for proper evaluation of symptoms and treatment. Hope this helps you, thanks |
Hello, I am taking Procaria 30mg and Coeg 6.25 mg. I have been taking them for 2 weeks and I am experiencing lower back pain on my left side. Can this be a side affect of the drugs? Besides high blood pressure I am in good health with no other health conditions. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Depending on age, occupation and physical habits, low backache may have different causes of origin. Left side lower backache may not be from meds you are taking, even then get you Kidney function tests like serum creatinine, urea and urine test done for ruling outside effects. If movement of back, bending or twisting is originating symptoms of pain, and you feel tender points in low back area, then maybe it's an isolated backache. You may take ibuprofen 400 mg Twice a day for it after meals, do some hot fomentation and avoid strain to back in meantime |
Hi, The last few days I have had a pretty bad cold. Runny nose, sore throat ect. And have recently just had a cough. This morning I woke up and felt really sick in the stomach and ended up vomiting out bile, nothing else. I have stopped with the vomiting now. But I was just curious, does lemon juice kill bacteria? I was just wanting to know if it would help my situation or not? Thanks, Hayley | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. It is a common cold or common viral infection of upper respiratory tract. There is a need of taking the Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine male ate, and Pantoprazole with risperidone. This treatment will help you cover all your runny nose, sore throat, and also vomiting. Lemon juice contains a vitamin C which helps in such a common cold. You can take it. Glad to answer your further concern. We wish you the best health at Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorFor detailed query please ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,From last two to three days I am feeling some pressure on my left side chest, and my left hand is also paining a bit, and when I eat food, I feel that I am not able to breathe and a bit pain on the left side of the chest, please help. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. If you are having recurrent chest pressure and chest pain at rest and also after eating food, this may be a very well be a symptom of heart pain and, hence, I would recommend you to visit a hospital to get an ECG and Troponin I blood test is done soon. If both of these are normal, we may be dealing with either non-cardiac condition or mild heart pain or attack. To distinguish these two, there are various types of tests available, the most common being a treadmill test. Your cardiologist can decide appropriate next test based on detailed history and ECG or blood test results. So, for now, I would recommend you to go to a hospital to be checked. I hope this solves your query. |
my granddaughter is having severe pain on her right side starting at her waist and going up.the doctor took an exray and it showed ablockage in her colon on the right side , he said it would probably take care of itself. her pain has gotten worse over the last few days. her urine also showed that there might be an infection, they are doing further testing on that. what can I do to help her pain ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for keeping faith .as your granddaughter has been diagnosed with obstruction of gut with pain with suspected urine infection, just relax things will be all right ...just give her liquid diets ....plenty of fluid. .for urine infection u can start an antibiotic like Aeroflot and with an antispasmodic like metal spas BD... It will really help. . If symptoms get worse u should consult your fashion. ... |
about 3 days ago I noticed a lump on my upper, middle chest, pretty well above my right breast. It is non moving and hard. There is no pain or tenderness upon touching it, It feels as big as 1-1 1/2 inches, and about the size of 2 quarters stacked.I am a 21 year old female. I smoke very rarely, about a pack a month. Dont drink or do drugs. I take prescribed percocet as needed for back pain (1 or 2 10mg pills every day). I exercise regularly and eat healthy though I am slightly overweight since i suffer from PCOS and hyper and hyper thyroid. I also suffer from fibromyalgia I just went to the doctor today due to the fact that I have been sick for around 3 days ( I noticed the lump when I started feeling sick) The P.A had no bedside manner and didnt even tell me the diagnosis however, from past experience, this feels like an Upper Respiratory Infection since the cough, pleghm, everything are mostly in my chest. I dont know if any of this information is even relevant but i figured I would put it down in case you need it.I just want to know if this could possibly have anything to do with my sickness or possibly my fibromyalgia. Or is this something I should be worried about? Also, if it is something worrisome, what kind of doctor would I see?Thank you so much! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. Based from your description, it could be a cyst, a fibrous, a fibrotic lesion or other breast tumors. These lesions are best evaluated clinically. Further diagnostic examinations, such as breast ultrasound, mammography and tissue diagnosis or biopsy, will be requested as needed. Regular breast examination and follow-up with your doctor is highly recommended in these cases. Management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!!~ Chat Doctor. |
Doctor im having only one acne scar on my forhead since last year.. i tried home made things lik pototo,cucumber,alo vera n also some cream but none of them help in reducing that scar.yesterday i hav seen TV advertisment for Melas cream for reducing dark spot n blemishescan it be effective to reduce that particular mark? otherwis my skin in normal n medium fair..pls advise | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Melas cream contains a potent steroid, which is not recommended for post acne hyperpigmentation or acne scars. It can cause irritation besides other side effects like acne, photosensitivity etc would advise that you seek a proper consultation from a dermatologist. Your dermatologist might ask you to use a sunscreen throughout the day along with a skin lightening cream containing ingredients such as comic acid, glycolic acid, Aramaic acid to lighten the hyperpigmentation of acne scar. Besides, you could also go in for spot peeling sessions from your dermatologist. Regards |
Took my 11month old daughter to er last night with high fever she has a rash she s had for over a week now they say it s viral but it s gotten a lot worse it was clearing up now the spots are bigger she has an app with her primary care dr tomar 3:45 should I wait or take her back to er | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi...by what you quote it looks like a viral infection induced rash or viral exanthem. If the kid is active you need not worry about taking to emergency room. 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. Regards - |
Hi doctor,I have been experiencing a receding gum line and decaying teeth in my front two bottom teeth. I am desperately afraid of the dentist. I am also scared of losing the affected teeth. I need to know how to proceed with my treatment. Is there a way to make it better? I am currently on birth control pill. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I checked your given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Unfortunately, there is nothing better you can do but visit a dentist and get scaling or cleaning of this hard plaque and tartar done as soon as possible. It was a plaque that gets hardened, turned into tartar and started pushing gums down the neck of the tooth, and this will eventually cause loosening of teeth. So, it is better to get it cleaned. Better to be safe than sorry. You can do saline water mouth rinses for arresting of gum recession till you get an appointment of the dentist. (Take a 1/4th teaspoon of salt in a cup of lukewarm water and do its gargles for 2 to 3 minutes). Stay happy and blessed. Take care. |
A woman has been using crutches for the last 3 years complains her leg hurts from a fall and might have nerve damage. She is always going to the ER for falls and is 36 yrs old does not work. Last year she showed up at a family party in a wheel chair . Now she likes the crutches. Sometimes just uses one crutch I think she s seeking attention. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of the patient. As you mentioned the patient is on the crutch and is there any chance of having pain in the legs? Well that totally depends on how she has learned the Crutch Gait training. As there is always a specific way to use the crutch, frames, sticks, etc. If she learns properly she will not get any pain in the legs. Also, for performing crutch walking, One needs to have a stronger arms and a strong torso including the sound limb to be the best if there is injury on other side. If both legs are weak then until the upper limb and torso are strong it is tough to walk easily. Also, if the torso and upper limb are not stronger and still the patient is using the crutch then, what will happen is, the metabolism will be faster, and the body will consume more energy which will lead her into pain and aches. She can opt for the physical therapist and strengthen the muscles required for the propulsion of the gait, even if it performed by using the crutches. Post undergoing the physical therapy, she might have the lot of opportunities to come closer to the functional activities at ease. With the grace of god I wish a speedy recovery. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am due to have an IUI treatment, however now have a cervical polyp. One RE advises removal prior to treatment another does not. As am 41 in 2 months time i dont really have the time for removal and would prefer if i didnt have to however could it interfere with implantation? not sure how to proceed | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, if the Polyp is on external part of cervix, there is no need to remove it. It will not interfere with implantation. If polyp is extending inside the cervix that means if it is endocervical then also it will not affect implantation, but it may cause some problems in doing GUI. But I think it can be taken care of. So, you may not need removal. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
i have on L5 AND L4 lumber disk.My latest MRI showed that my nerve in my T1 Lumber is inflamed.What should I do? Is it going to heal by it selves or I have to do something about it.I just had an epidural shot on my back.After 10 days I got better, but I know the pain is going to come back.I am 51 years old woman, and I have this pain for 24 years and every year gets worst.Know I am waiting to be seen by a pain management doctor.Can you help me what I should do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. Going by what you have written, L4 L5 disc is giving you trouble. This means you L5 exiting nerve root is getting compressed. Further you have mentioned T1 lumbar is inflamed. There must be a mistake in typing, and it looks like you have typed T1 instead of L1. Any ways look like steroid injections are being given to you regularly to keep the pain away. For complete evaluation, for present MRI details are required to know which nerve roots are compressed and to what degree, The disc pathologies also need to be carefully assessed to explain the best form of treatment and whether conservative treatment can continue or surgery is required. Hope this helps. |
20 year old female 800m runner. Running in top level NCAA events. During the season I had pain in the fibula just above the lateral malleolus for approx. 6-7 weeks. I had an X-ray and the Dr. was confident that is was a stress fracture but wanted to get MRI to confirm. After looking at the MRI, he said it was not a stress fracture and it was just scar tissue. When I asked questions, he was dismissive and not entirely helpful. So I am just looking for some clarification. If there was no stress fracture or any other damage to the bone how would the scar tissue get there in the first place? Thank you very much for your time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hellcat tissue usually forms in soft tissues if sufficient immobilization is not done, usually ligaments and muscle/fascia once sprained and if adequate rest not given to part with continued movement, the healing occurs with more scar formation, which is inelastic tissue and is unable to take a normal ligament tensile role, hence pain may linger. It is said that ultrasonic vibrations for few days may help reduce scar tissue, but for this you consult an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist-probably physical therapy alone shall help you thanks |
Hello: When I retruned from the gym after lifting light weights 20-30 pounds, I bent over to recover a pencil on the floor and had to lay completly flat on my stomach. When I did I felt a pop in my lower right rib cage area- that was 2 days agao. Today it feels much worse w/ a fair amount of pain. Its difficult to lay on my right side. Any idea what it is? How severe it might be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Your lower rib cage pain is due to straining your oblique muscles... Nothing to worry . I suggest you to keep icing your painfully area frequently say for 15 mins for every 2 hours...Don't do activities forcefully as everyone you do you're increasing the spasm.... So take it easy keep you back supported while sitting with a pillow placed in the low back... As pain permits slowly rotate towards the opposite side to stretch that muscle a bit...don't be in a hurry to overstretch it....in sitting position gently bend sideways and take deep breath in and breathoutHope this is helpful for you.Revert in case you need further clarification |
my child of 8 yrs have allergic asthma and during winter they suffer the 1-2 episodes. This time she is well after therapy of nebulization with clenil and clenilc compositum,also taking 4th or 5th time course of montelukast 5 mg.My Q is her doctor has advised clenil nebulization with 0.5ml daily for more than few weeks even she remained on nebulizatioln for 3 weeks now is it safe to continue as preventive measure and about montelukast course again and again every year. thanks | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Helots type of allergy is a precursor of asthmatic allergic bronchitis i.e. ASTHMA. But unfortunately peoples in India don't accept this, as I have noted. When such patient visit my clinic I prescribe them to take montelukast+ albuterol (combination 0.2 mg /kg body weight) one tablet in the night and patient respond very well. I don't prescribe nebulizer or steroid inhaler. In my opinion this is safe Chat Doctor. When patient become symptom free, stop the |
Hi doctor, I am a female in my mid 20\s. I have noticed a weird pattern on the back of my arm today. I do not know how long it has been there. It does not hurt or do anything. Just wondering what it is? And what I need to do about it? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I have seen your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and to me it seems like pityriasis versicolor. It usually occur in humid weather or sunny season. Apply the following medications and it will be helpful. Increased humidity or sweating. Pityriasis versicolor. Ketoconazole 1% cream for local application in the evening and morning over the affected area. |
I have a bubble feeling right below my rib cage in the middle and its got worse over the last few months. Wand I feel pressure to my throat. It hurts. And it seems to move. What should I do? I just fou.d out I have high t4 levels and along with this I have had horrible headaches | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, As the thyroid levels are high I will advise getting a physical examination of the throat by the ENT so the possible soft tissue issue or the muscle issues can be figured out. Maybe an MRI neck might be advised to see the soft tissues from inside. Continue the medication prescribed and if not consulted the ENT for more than 8 weeks needs to consult again for a change of dosage. Do simple breathing exercises in the meantime. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
hi, I am 22 years old. i am dealing with depression and some anger issues. I am not quiet sure as to how to deal with them. I tend to make the wrong decisions lately and the ones close to me tend to get hurt all the time due to my actions. im always moody and dull and get sensitive for the slightest thing. im always depressed. i tend to make others miserable and also my self. i am always angry. angry at others and mostly at my self. i think of committing suicide all the time because i think is will be easier that way. but deep down i know that for the weakest people. i am having a reali hard time dealing with things and my parents dont support me in any emotional way. if you can help me out. pls. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hai ravjayamaha, with your information it is evident that you are in difficult situation handling stressful life. You also mention poor social support & expressed suicidal ideas. So do not wait/hesitate to meet your nearest psychiatrist. Remember Depression is a treatable disorder. With adequate medication and psychotherapy you will feel better. Depression is common, prevalent & treatable. There are numerous good Chat Doctor. So I again insist you to meet nearest psychiatrist. I wish you good physical and mental health. |
hello,im 19yrsold,from past few months my hairfall is uncontrollable i hv curly hairs as im a student may be because of studies tension or improper diet is the main cause for my hairfall can u please suggest me some vitamin tablets so that i can gat my hairs back. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Howell come to ChatDoctorIf you are a male person then this could be due to "Male-Patron-Baldness" although this is very uncommon in this age, but this can not be ruled out unless it is being proved some hair root disease, till then this can be prevented with "Minoxidil 5% lotion" apply this on your scalp, you are too young so better to see the dermatologist for proper diagnosis, you have not mentioned your gender here else something better advise could be possible, take care. |
For the past couple of months ive had a lung and breathing problem, bad wheezing, unable to get air - not sure if it is allergies or asthma, symptoms are worsened at night, sometimes producing phlem when coughing (bright yellow / some brown) but generally not much mucus production, just clogged airways.In the past couple of days its been a lot worseLast night it was very bad, I got panicky and went to an urgent care centerThe doctor after listening to my lungs said they thought i most likely had an asthma attackThey then prescribed 60mg daily of prednisone for one week, and an albutoral inhaler.Yesterday I started amoxicillin (500mg capsules). I took one in the morning, and one at about 7PM before i went to the urgent care center, but did not take a dose last night as advised by the doctor.The doctor there told me (after prescribing the prednisone and inhaler) to discontinue the amoxicillin completelyI said i was coughing up bright yellow mucus with some brown, they said that doesnt mean infection, and just stop taking the amoxicillin, and start the prednisone and inhalerI am not sure if i should discontinue the antiobiotics, and if I will need to ween myself off of the prednisone, as ive heard there can be withdrawal symptoms.I currently have no insurance and dont have a doctor, and am very confused to what to do .. I just want to get better, and am not sure what the wisest decision isthanks for taking time out to read this | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of asthma attack is more likely. Most common cause for this is lung infection. You are also producing yellow sputum, so you should definitely continue amoxicillin (antibiotic) for total 5 days. Along with antibiotic, take prednisone and albuterol inhaler. No need to worry about with Chat Doctor. Short term use of prednisone (less than 2 months) will not produce with |
hi my mum has pancreatic cancer and is on 100mg morphine patch plus morphine tablets she lives a distance from me so I don t see her all the time although I visited today to notice her complexion had gone completely pale and colourless I have never seen anything like this before why would this happen | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Pancreatic cancer per se does not cause paleness (which is probably due to low hemoglobin). Nor do the medicines that you have written she is on. So, there could be a number of reasons for her paleness. First could be a poor oral intake. If that is the case then that would explain it. Otherwise, it could be due to the tumor bleeding inside. In which case an endoscopy and ablation of the bleeding will be required. Also, in this case she may have black colored stools or blood in the vomits. First, get a hemoglobin estimation done and if it low then follow the above algorithm. |
hi, I have been having uncontrolable crying now for almost a year, they have put me on so many anti depression medicine and seem to help for a week or two, then i am right back to crying and cannot quit. The doctor is now saying he does not know what else to do for he has tried everything, i think I am going crazy for having anxiety attacks now also plus crying all the time, please help | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Janie, from the limited information given by you, it is very difficult to reach a definite conclusion, but I suppose you are suffering from depression and anxiety symptoms. And it is not known what antidepressants you have taken, what were their doses and how long you had taken them. What I can say at this point is that if u take the correct Chat Doctor. In addition, you may require education about your illness, and psychosocial support. |