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Myself Ramesh working as Asst prof. at private college. In the past few years i have low back pain then i consulted ortho specialist he diagnosed to take myoril 8 mg, ultracet, ethosine along with pantocid. but my backpain was not brought down later on he advised me to consult rheumatologist he initially diagnosed as spondylitis then after verifying with blood ESR report it won t. then he prescribed to take neugaba 75 mg along with pantocid.. still my back pain was not brought down but it was increasing day by day... Please do advise.. Thanks & regards, Ramesh.P. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for the query. Medicines are never a permanent solution to the back problem. First it needs to establish what is the problem? Is it muscle pain? Is it isogenic back pain or pain from the facet joints in spine? I would suggest getting an MRI to diagnose the problem. In case of severe pain we give short course of pain medicine with physio modalities. Once the pain level come down we gradually start back muscle stretching and exercise. In case of spondylitis regular exercise is the way to stay pain free. Thanks. |
My name is Vishal and Im 23 year old boy, my skin is oily and due to which I get Pimple son my face , and Im facing this problem for last 8 year I have taken each and every percaution and medicines but it is not benefical for me lot.The main problem is that I have dark spot on my face which is caused due to pimples which lose my confidence level too and make my face look dull and ugly.Please help me in removing this dark spots and pimples within short period of time.please doctor help me in gettin rid of this problem. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Vishal. Welcome to Chat Doctor .pimples require special care, a good quality soap, less spicy, junk, fried foods, avoid constipation also, and take these Ayurveda medicines:Panchito frat juggle 1 tab three times a day.mahamanjishtha ADI quoth/ ashram, 4tsf with equal water three times a day....also before going to bed take 1 SF castor oil with warm milk u`ll surely get rid of these acne and spots also thanks Chat Doctor. |
I am having something close to anxiety symptoms of tightening in the stomach and chest requiring me take deep breathes to try to relax. I am trying to determine if it is anziety or stomach issue. I am also a gastric bypass parient. Surgery was 21/2 years ago. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The given description is not enough to get into a proper diagnosis. Though I assume that you have a combination of acidity and anxiety. In most cases, both go hand in hands. Acidity and gastric problem pushes the diaphragm up and thereby feeling chest tightness. Anxiety is the result. In other hand anxiety indices acidity and the acidity pushes the diaphragm up and chest tightness is the result. Therefore, you need to get treatment for acidity as well as anxiety. If you require more of my services in this regard, please post a direct query and I shall be happy to provide you psychotherapy tips. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
just had a d.o.t. this morning , blood pressure was 138 over 110, my arm was not resting i had to hold my arm up my self, not sure if this was a good reading couse of that, took again later after relaxing it was 130 over 90, i have face pressure under my eyes and small headache. hands tingle not to bad touch and do. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that an isolated high blood pressure (mainly diastolic) does not indicate high blood pressure. It is important to closely monitor your blood pressure (frequent times during the day in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your doctor. If your blood pressure values are above 130/85 mm Hg most of the time, you may need to start antihypertensive therapy. From the other hand, I would recommend performing some other tests to investigate for the possible cause of elevated blood pressure values: - a chest X-ray study-some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, kidney and liver function tests, blood lipid profile)A sinus X-ray study would help exclude possible sinus infection related to the eye pressure and headache. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Meanwhile, I would recommend some lifestyle modifications to help you manage your blood pressure better: - diet modifications (reduce salt and caffeine intake)- a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, recreational sports, etc.)- reduce weight if you are overweight. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
Hello and thank you all who have been helping my wife with me and my adema situation. We are lost yes I have all the symptoms of heart failure, but yesterday my cardialogist did a echo test and stress test he said I am fine with no heart problems. What else could be causing all this water weight and weight gain. I have gained over 50 pounds in less then two months. It started the day before i have back surgery and now that I had back surgery its gotton worse to wear it hurts now. I only eat once a day. I have sleep apnea and diabetes which doctor said will get better with weight loss, I have start of emphazima, high cholestrol. The pills I have taken are lasiks 120mg a day for two weeks now, percocete for pain and vicodin, I have taken provigil to stay awake, and I have two inhalers I take daily. Anyone with any suggetions or advice or clues to what this might be. thank you all so much. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The diabetes needs to be gotten under control immediately!!! You need to eat 4-6 SMALL meals per day--good protein, veggies and fruit. Watch your sodium intake (especially be cautious of processed foods--canned, frozen, etc.-fresh is best). Chat Doctor. Watch your carbs--whole grains are best. Diabetes can cause serious kidney damage, which can cause edema. You're taking a high dose of diuretic--maybe a different one would work better for you. |
I am having trouble breathing specially laid down, the center of my chest hurts and sometimes my ribs and/or the center of my back (at times it does depend of the position). I feel like a ball of dry mucus is stuck in my chest all day and night, I am bearly couching amd when I do I barely spectorate (the mucus comes out transparent). I have asthma and used to smoke 3 cigarettes a day for 2 to 3 years and then after that 3 cigarettes every 3-5 months for about 1 and a half years. What could I have? I fear lung cancer.... is it possible | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Smoking can worsen asthma. Smoking also cause HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). And HERD can cause chest tightness and burning chest pain. It also causes worsening of asthma. So your symptoms are mostly due to smoking induced HERD. So quit smoking as soon as possible. Get done chest x-ray to rule out lung cancer. Possibility of lung cancer is less in your case. Better control of HERD is needed for symptomatic relief. You need following lifestyle modifications. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Start Proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Don't worry, you will be alright. But quit smoking as soon as possible. |
Hi, My son is 18 months old and cutting 4 molars at one time 3 have surfaced but one had a bubble that formed on his gum, the Dr. called it an eruption cyst he has had a fever of 101.0 F. and is very very fussy, he will not take any pain medicine, he does not want to eat, but he will still nurse. We checked the spot and now it is filled with whitish yellow puss, do we need to be concerned now? | 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 concern. As per your complaint it seems that a bubble on the surface of the gum with signs of teething seems to be most probably an Eruption Hematoma or an Eruption cyst that occurs as a fluid filled pale colored lump, and it is not a harmful condition and will resolve as the tooth will erupt. The first tooth to erupt in mouth is at the age of 5-6 months and is lower front tooth. But in case if there is any problem associated with it or the tooth gets delay in erupting then it has to be removed to let the tooth erupt in the mouth and once the tooth erupts there is no further problem associated with it. Fever can however be due to teething but can also be due to viral infection and for this you can give him Acetaminophen but if the fever does not resolve or exaggerate then consult a Pediatrician. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
hi gud am,,i have 10 month old son and he is coughing for 4 days , and his coughen worsen at night to the point that he is vomiting. but fter he vomits, he sleeps soundly. i am giving him ambroxol, is cotrimoxazole good for babies cough? and is it compatible with ambroxol? thank you in advance | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | As you have discussed in your history your son is most probably suffering from upper respiratory tract infection. For this you can give him syrup co-amoxiclav 2.5 ml three times daily or syrup cefixime-cv 2.5 ml twice daily or syrup co-trimoxazole 2.5 ml four time daily along with syrup febrex-plus or syrup aerosol 2.5 ml three times daily for persistent cough with syrup vomiting or syrup ondansetron 2.5 ml twice daily for vomiting. As you have asked about co-trimoxazole I will say it is really very effective in this case. You can also nebulize your son with albuterol nebulizer at your family doctors clinic as it gives too mucChatDoctorfort to your child. |
Yes im 20 years old and ive missed my period now for 7weeks. i dont know whats going on. I usually come on every 3rd week of the month. Last month i spotted the 26-29 and it was really light, bleed 30th but my pregnancy test was neg. This month my boobs and nipples has been really sore all this month. i crave different things that i never eat. Im eating more and more since then. Im feeling small pains in the lower right part of my stomach. Can you help? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello,First, you need to undergo one blood test for beta-ChatDoctor to exclude late pregnancy. Other reasons of long time missed period are ovarian cyst or POD, obesity, stress, pelvic infection, hormonal imbalance, mental stress/ anxiety, irregular diet habit etc. Some basic investigation like USG, hormone assay, thyroid profile etc. are required after proper examination by your gynecologist. Take suggestive measures accordingly. Take healthy diet, avoid stress, control body wt and maintain genital hygiene. Wear tight breast support to get some relief. Take some antacid to remove indigestion problem. Hope it helps. |
Yesterday I was drinking a sip of water when I choked and couldn t breath. This has happened before. My chest was wS tight and very painful. My husband had to stop the car and helped me breath again. It scRed us both. He told me to breath through my nose. Should I go to the hospital. Oh and the evening before I nearly fainted. | 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. Yes, you should definitely go to hospital and consult doctor. By your history and description, possibility of either heart disease or lung disease is more. So better to get done ECG and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. Get done respiratory system examination and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out lung disease. If all the above-mentioned reports are normal than sometimes stress and tension can cause similar symptoms. So if you are having stress or tension than avoid it and be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but first consult doctor and rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
With in a matter of a day I started to get body aches really bad. Then started to run a high fever. I ve been peeing a lot and barley slept thru the night. This morning I started to vomit. Is this just a regular flu? Or something more serious. Email at YYYY@YYYY | 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. I understand your concern. These are the symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)I would advise you to get the following:1. Urine routine and microscopy2. Urine culture and sensitivity. Discuss with your doctor about starting on Antibiotics till culture reports are available. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. |
Hi there, I was just wondering what happened to me last night. I went to bed and woke up with severe abdominal pain and cramps for diarrhea. I headed for the washroom, the cramps were worse and I began vomitting. Then, the palms of my hands and the bottom of my feet were really itchy. It lasted for an hour or so, with severe diarrhea and some more vomitting and very fatigued. I feel asleep and was just fine the next day.... why was I just fine the next day? and what caused this intense abdominal pain and the itchiness? Can you explain it? It s happened to me once before....so I knew I would be ok the next day. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hellos per the description of your clinical symptoms it seems that you have allergy to certain food. The condition you have faced is acute gastroenteritis probably triggered by some food allergen. This only leads to cramps pain abdomen with episodes of loose stool and often itching. I would suggest you to rule out the allergen (Allergy test) and avoid further exposure to it. If symptoms persists or aggravates you should consult a doctor to prescribe you some anti-allergic and anti-diarrheal Chat Doctor. Hope this helps you. Thank you. |
hi Dr.. i am 29 years old. i feel pain on my left central portion of back side ..i mean almost netral of back bone but in left side... befor my weight 65kg.. now 52 only. also i fell tiredness & my urine yellowish colour..i made some lab test .. isee total bilurubin level is exeed.. ie 33.9 umol/ litter.. please advice me what the problems for me & what the further treatment... iam attaching my reports. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Raised levels of bilirubin and yellow colored urine suggest jaundice. The next step is to determine the level of direct and indirect bilirubin levels. Direct and indirect bilirubin are raised in different states. Direct bilirubin is raised in obstruction of the biliary tract and indirect bilirubin is raised in hemolytic anemia to name a few conditions. The other liver function tests should also be done -S GOT, SEPT, alkaline phosphatase, and 5- nucleotide. These investigations will throw more light on the causation of jaundice and hence its management. Consult your physician ordering the investigations. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
sir, I was examined by an urologist before 10 days(on 6/5/2013) for a lump attached to the upper part of my left testicle which was there since 11 years and he said that it is nothing but an epididymic cyst (also he saw the ultrasound report which was done on 26/04/2013 which is attached with this). But said that before seeing the ultrasound report he is sure about the diagnosis and he confirmed it after seeing the ultrasound report. He said that it is not harmful and can be left as it is. If it pains in future then it will be removed by surgery. Today(17/05/2013), when I saw my scrotum (during bath and also after bath) I saw that the skin on that said lump sometimes appears more smooth than the skins on other part of scrotum and some times looks more rough than skin on other areas on testicle. I dont know whether it is psychological or it is cancer ? The urologist said me that there is no cancer in my testicle but can it develop within this period of 10 days ? Sometimes I fell a mild pain for a while when I sit with streatch. During other times there is a mild pain on the testiclular area but it is very very less frequent. Can it be cancer or it is more psychological ? I am afraid sir please help me. What should I do ? My age -32 sex- male | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello welcome to Chat Doctor Thanks for your queryEpididymic cyst also called spermatocyte is an abnormal cyst formed in the epididymis.which contains clear fluid or sometimes sperms. It is painless and non-cancerous.it won't cause any problems. But when it starts growing or causing discomfort like pain,then you should go for its removal spermatocelectomy by a general surgeon. Normal scrotal skin is usually rough and thickened,The swelling present stretches the skin and appears as smooth in that area. Consult general surgeon for more suggestionsThank you Chat Doctor. |
i am suffering from severe mouth ulcers since many years...except on the roof of mouth..heals within 10 -12 days...but frequency is high.i am diagnosed as having gilberts syndrome.i have severe abdominal pain and loose stools after a meal...my stomach reacts vey strange from loose stools to pencil stool...i am 27 yrs old...my body weight is 46 kg.but variance.i feel fatigue also..i am working as a male nuse in ccu so stress is enough...i was taking tab VERINE for nearly 2 months...had effects and pantazole also..is it only a stress ulca o any serious malignancy or positive sero;ogy???????plse help | 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 recurrent ulcers could be because of the recurrent authors dermatitis or herpetic ulcers or erosive lichen plans. The most common cause for these conditions will be the stress. Consult your oral physician and get it ruled out regarding the above said conditions. You can take topical anesthetic analgesic and topical steroids. If the ulcer doesn't heal then it has to be biopsied to rule out other non-healing ulcers. I hope my answer will help you. |
I had an endometrial ablation last year, as my gyn. thought this was best as I had heavy and long periods coupled with ongoing anemia. He told me that pregnancy after ablation can be difficult. I am wondering If we went through IVF is there a treatment that could help me carry a baby to term? I feel I have made a desperate decision as I was in so much pain every month and my life became so hard, but I really feel we need another baby. Please help | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for the query. In IVF embryo can be grown to certain stage outside. But after that it should be inserted into uterus and finally endometrium is needed for its growth. So, as your doctor told it may be difficult to continue a pregnancy. You once go for ultrasound. Ultrasound helps in finding out the endometrial thickness. If there is sufficient endometrial thickness left and if it's undergoing cycling changes there is some possibility. If total functioning endometrium was removed, the chances of pregnancy are somewhat less. Take care. |
I was sitting a long time at work, got up quickly and pulled on the bathroom door and felt something shift in my chest. After that my whole back hurt for 3 days and I couldn t move. Then it went away. Then months later I bent down and the same thing happened again. I felt something shift in my chest area. Then for days my whole back and muscles hurt. But now it s lingering pain. Not as bad. Currently it feels like my ribs hurt and are sore. It hurts most when sitting at work. I can t exercise because things get irritated. I ve been to the chiropractor and nothing has changed. My x-rays show nothing wrong. I just have ribs that feel sore to touch and muscles that react to it and spasm. It s been a month. I just want to know what is wrong and how to fix. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for your query. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain. To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:1. Do hot fomentation at the site.2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.3. Take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. 4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care |
Hello doctor Grief! I have a abscess on my bicep and have been seen by a physician.They did not lance the abscess and put me on a 7 day antibiotic called sulfamethoxazole anf finished the last one today.My question is what are some signs the abscess is going in the right direction? is bruising normal around the area? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that when the pus is decreasing the associated complaints like pain, fever, swelling etc. will decrease. You need not be operated as pus will be less, and it will be corrected with antibiotics only. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you. |
I woke up this morning with an itchy/sore chest and coughing up yellow phlem. I have not had a cold, but have recently been to the hospital for chest pain, they did an ECG and the results came back fine. I also have asthma, and have been going to a specialist for chronic stomach problems (diahrea, cramps, gas, etc). | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, If you have chest pain and cough with expectoration with asthma already, then you take bronchodilators like alpha agonists or anticholinergics with analgesics and antibiotics. As you said your ECG was normal then no need to bother. You can continue your medications for chronic abdominal problems. If cough with sputum doesn't subside then you can go for routine blood and x-ray chest with sputum examination but before starting of antibiotics. Consult you pulmonologist for further advise. Thanks |
I am having really sharp pain in my lower abdomen on both side. I used to have ovarian cysts when I was younger but was put on birth control. I have been off of birth control for almost a year now? The pain is so sharp that it is even making me sweat. What could it be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor It is possible that the pain is related to the ovarian cysts. Ovarian cysts can cause pain as a result of different possible causes : (1)inflammation (2)infection of the cyst (3)bleedingSince the pain is so severe, it would be best to see your doctor for an evaluation to determine the cause. This would involve physical examination and an ultrasound. I hope this helps |
I had a small hard lump on my buttock like a mosquito bote which developed a white head. This thing went massive and the area all around was all red and inflamed.i was very ill and had a fever.a lot of Brown and yellow liquidy pus came out and with some coaxing so did a long tube of rubbery white pus. This happened again in the same area on a later date.recently one apea red on my arm and them a small one on my neck. What is causing this and what should i do? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor. 1. The history and symptoms suggest the most possible cause is hair follicular infection / inflammation in the first place.2. The next possible cause could be abscessed with collection of the infective material / pus with in.3. In both cases I would recommend you not to interfere the lump by scratching, pressing as in that way you will increase the infection and complicate the condition.4. At this point I maintain local hygiene, clean the area with antiseptic liquid - soft and gentle. And need a course of antibiotic therapy that will heal the infective process. 5. If the lumps are big and complicated stage, it may need a small incision and Chat Doctor. |
I was recently in hospital, had IV with antibiotics and a couple of shots of morphine . Now I m home on a strict clear liquid diet for 2-3 days? Also on cap/tab antibiotics. The swelling in my stomach is not going away...I am weak and discouraged. I m not used to being so inactive, uncomfortable and bloated. They diagnosed me with Diverticulitus. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Colonoscopy is strongly contraindicated in diverticulitis! It may result with large intestine perforation! Colonoscopy can be done after full healing of the inflammation. Morphine is also contraindicated in diverticulitis! It causes severe constipation! And constipation are the main reason of diverticulitis. And it seems like either an antibiotic are not working or it is not diverticulitis. You should visit your doctor again. An abdomen X-ray should be performed to rule a perforation and obstruction out. Take care |
I have stomach aches like I need to poop but when I go I can only pass a little wind the aches come and go throughout the day for the past 4 days now and I haven t really had a proper poop in that time I normally poop twice a day it s really uncomfortable | 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 I would advise you to avoid eating from outside to prevent any chances of intestinal infections creeping in. A stool test for ova and cyst would diagnose it, and treatment would solve your problem. Apart from this, I would also advise you with a pro biotic Chat Doctor. Also, any food allergy would have to be ruled out by serial addition/exclusion of any such food which you feel would possibly aggravate your symptoms. 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. |
my gand pa is 86 yrs old, 5 ft ht, 50 kg wt .MRI of dorso-lumbar spine report says that partial collapse of D 11 & L2 vertebral bodies are noted associated with fluid and edema in the D 11 - D 12 & L1 -L@ intervertebral disc.he has bone tb he is adviced to take akt 4 He is adviced to take calcimax 500, Reconia Silver, Elderwit, Fefol, Benadon RabikindDSR, loficam 4 mg, Neurokind od. he has severe back pain and he sleeps a lot he is always drowzy he does not have any other problem He is on bed since last 10 days when will he get cured? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Tuberculosis of vertebral bodies is called Potts spine.it is very common in some developing countries like India. He needs complete course of akt4 for about 12 months under supervision of a physician. Along with this if there is collapse of vertebrae it can compress nerve roots to prevent that he needs opinion from orthopedic surgeon also. He will suggest some lumbar support belt and some exercises. |
My husband had a herniated disk and has been in severe severe pain for the past 2 days, especially today. I just put the heating pad on it to try and ease the pain and he is now saying that he had a bubbling/popping/twitching feeling going on in his back. What could this possibly be? The muscles relaxing? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for providing a brief history of yours husband. You can try doing icing over the lower back and the symptoms will come down. Since you are mentioning he has disc herniation that means you have visited an orthopedic. Kindly discuss with the orthopedic about taking physical therapy, as with the use of therapeutic ultrasound and TENS your pain will come down. Later on there will be an implementation of the exercises for strengthening the muscles of the core and spine. It will help strengthen the spine and give recovery. I have seen many patients with same issues of disc herniation and 100% have recovered well with medicine and physical therapy. With the grace of God I wish your husband a speedy recovery |
Helllo my name is shanna I have a problem I might be pregant my stomach hurts all the time and my chest hurts two my breast got bigger and I am feeling something tickling in my stomach and my back is hurting me I now have a arch is this is a sign of pregancny plz help me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Shana, Thanks for the query. I have read & understood your query. Yes, breast enlargement/ stomach pain, increase in size of abdomen are some signs of pregnancy. But they can be seen in some other conditions like POD/ thyroid problems too. Confirmatory sign of pregnancy would be delayed period/ physical examination by a gynecologist /+ve pregnancy test/ USG scan of pelvis. Please get either of these done to confirm your pregnancy. Thanks. |
Yes please, I get a funny taste in my mouth and then my right side off my body is kind off hard to control (legs and arm) and I feel a little giddy, this started once a day but is more often now, have just done a cardio echogram ejection fraction 55.1 ,was involved in a hard fall motorcycle accident a week ago | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. Since you have reported a recent trauma, I suspect you may have some nerve issues. Have you had an appointment with a neurologist? Inflammation can cause swelling and temporary pressure on nerves. Anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Motrin may help reduce inflammation. Plan to schedule a visit with a neurologist if problems persist or worsen. A fall with trauma to the mouth can cause cracked fillings. If you have any metal fillings such as amalgam, this could be the cause of a metallic taste. Fractured teeth may occur at the time of an accident or months later. I suggest you consider a full dental exam with a complete set of x-rays. This may detect tooth problems and be a basis for any future problems to help a future diagnosis. Infections of the mouth and taste buds not functioning properly are other causes for a change in taste. I suggest that you discuss your condition and accident details with your dentist. I hope my suggestions are useful to you and your condition will improve. |
hi..me n my gf had unprotected sex on 28 Augustand she had taken the ipill after 24hr and I didntcum inside and her last period date was 17August and after that she hadnt got her periodtill date and she was having rashes on her wrist...is there any chance of getting pregnantafter takin ipill also..plzz help me m so tensedabout it. . | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorShe may be pregnant. She may get pregnant even when you have not ejaculated inside her due to fact that ejaculation secretions also contains sperms. It should be confirmed by urine pregnancy test. Two vertical lines on card confirms pregnancy. But, Ultrasound is the choice of investigation for pregnancy confirmation. Emergency pills are not 100% effective. So, it should be confirmed. Rashes are not related to pregnancy. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I have a dental question. I have wide gaps between my teeth, canine to canine on top and bottom, they dont cosmetically bother me, but, I wonder if the gaps could mean danger or harm to my gums? - I saw a dentist once for wisdom teeth issues (they are a real pain, even now and need removing) but all he seemed to want to discuss with me was fixing my gaps and THEN worrying about my wisdom teeth removal. Would is be okay to tell a dentist, lets move past the gap issue and just get these wisdom teeth out of me? | 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 gap or spacing between the teeth will not harm you but esthetically or appearance wise it may harm you. If there is a deep bite along with the spacing then it can harm the teeth and joints. For time being, get the wisdom tooth treated with extraction. For the pain and infection, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500 mg and metronidazole 400 mg TID for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After getting the tooth removed, consult an orthodontist and take a second opinion. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
Hi, I was diagonised with 2 Dermiod cyst and a fibroid during my pregnancy, and was informed it cannot be removed during pregnancy, and i also suffered severe pain,and i delivered a baby on 31/07/2010 it was 36weeks 5days,now that the pain is becoming severe as the cyst measures, cyst1 Lateral:3.4*3.9*4cms, cyst2 medial 4.3*4.9*4.7cms, so is this severe, as i was told that this should be removed. could you please suggest what can be done. Is it curable by medicine or surgery is the only remedy. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there,Desmond cysts are benign cyst and not cancerous, but you need to remove them, as you have 2 but also because their size is quite large. The main concern with dermis is they may twist causing their blood supply to be hampered which can cause further pain and ovarian problems.Also, the diagnosis of Desmond which at present is made on ultrasound needs to be confirmed by the pathologist, this could be something else other than Desmond as well, and only histopathology after surgical removal of cyst can confirm it. I am afraid surgery is the only option medicines will not increase or decrease their size. Surgery can be open or laparoscopic, its best that you have a discussion about the same with your gynecologist. Hope this helps.regards. |
i am 32years male, 65kg, 182cms tall. Recently a few times i felt my heart beat was rapid and my body was shaking when i climbed the stairs and when i was walking carrrying a 5kg bag .. It was for a couple min and wud ease down once i rest. There was no pain nor sweating. Will it be a case of heart disease?. I dnt smoke nor drink but eat a lot of fried foods and my family has got a history of heart disease. What simple tests could help me confirm that i dnt have aheart disease. Help | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Do not worry, because what you refer does not look a serious problem. It can be a form of normal tachycardia. However, I would recommend you to do a cardiac evaluation; electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac ultrasound and monitoring of a 24-hour rhythm (Holder rhythm 24 hours) and an evaluation of thyroid hormones. I hope to have helped you with my answer. You are welcome to write to us again. I wish you good health |
I have a very close female friend who is breaking things like the steel water tap of her house or something alse is this normal I don/t know why but she is breaking some strong things like steel staff or something like that when I think she get angry .when I ask her why she is doing such things in her house she replies I was angry and I must did it?Is it normal? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Shake, Your question has too few details for me to even take a wild guess at answering. Could you tell if she has changed in any other way apart from breaking strong things? Does she have any problems in life now? Was she under influence of anything? Is it occurring constantly. Has she been always like this etc. etc. Aggression against property is considered a medium level of aggression higher than verbal aggression but lower than aggression against a person? But, it could be very justifiable aggression being just a one off episode, but if continues to occur, maybe she will need some help controlling her anger or channelling it constructively or at least in a less harmful way. Good Luck |
i am suffering from mild Viral hepatitisand i am a regular hash/cannabis smokerdoes smoking hash right now has any bad effect on my liver?? and my current condition??and when can i start smoking hash again??? i mix hash in tobacco and smoke it...... also i suffered from Gastaritis 2 times and my doctor told me not to take alcohol....so i want to know when can i start smoking Hash mixed in tobbaco again????? and will it damage my liver and bile and pancreas??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. Hepatitis is of many types, the commonest being A, B and C. Type A hepatitis is a self limited acute infection and total recovery occurs in most patients. Type B hepatitis is an acute and/ or chronic infection and can persist in blood for many years to cause chronic liver disease. Type C hepatitis is also a chronic disease and may cause severe liver disease after a long time. Research has been done on cannabis in liver disorders:Frequent use of cannabis has been shown to contribute to liver damage. As well as this, research has shown that the use of cannabis may suppress immune function and enhance the development of disease. With this in mind, avoiding frequent use of cannabis is advised. People who have hepatitis C and use cannabis every day are more likely to have severe fibrosis which can than lead to cirrhosis of the liver. If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, you may have heard that occasional or light use of cannabis has been shown to help some people deal with treatments and side effects. However, if you are considering using cannabis during treatment you should also be aware that it may do more harm than good and discuss it with your specialist. Hope this helps |
Hi my name is kenny guzman an ive bin battling with deppression for over 5years now im 28 years old with one child an I just feel like I have a lack of enerygy a lack of intrist an its to the pount ere its affecting my life an house hold as well as me working last time I went for a check up was about 4years ago on a deppression scale I was a 6 its 2014 an I feel like I have alot of pressur on me an I just wanto to know if u could try to apply for disability benefits... | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Depression will not go away if you sit idle and always think about it and always scold your fate. You have to decide, get up and GO. Work i the only thing which can take you out of this juncture. For which you have to be a bit persuasive. Self persuasive. Make sure you work, whatever may your physical condition. What ever may your mental condition. Ignore tiredness, laziness. Let me tell you, that is the only way out. Do you want to be out of your current situation? Then follow me strictly. Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Helloo.. i am 17 years old.. ive been having bad cough since 4 years.. it comes and goes comes and goes.! yesterday ive had a bad headache,, my heart is beating so fast, and have 2 red eyes and i shiver in all my body parts.. i feel so weak and i cant do anything.. i really need your help.. i dnt knw whats wrong with me! | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloWelcome in Chat Doctor I can understand your concern. According to the history you explain that it's been 4 years now for you with cough. I think you should do some blood tests for this situation as follows; Blood count EritrosedimentationCRPChest X RayPneumoalergens Spirometry testing my opinion this might be a viral situation. You can take some painkillers, liquids, have a rest and be careful. Having the above results the GP should advise you further. I wish you a fast recovery. Chat Doctor. |
My daughter is now 35 yrs. old, and has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis, for the last 10. Lately she has been experiencing, ever-more intense episodes of cyclical vomiting syndrome, during which time she will vomit and sort-of convulse, and complain of very intense abdominal pain. When these episodes aren t occurring, shes active, athletic, jumps rope, does yoga etc. I can stand to hear her say I can t believe this is my life. I hate my life. I AM BEGGING YOU FOR HELP. SURELY THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE. I am so worried, as is the entire family. Reginald Sinkler | 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. In my opinion, you should get done CT scan of abdomen to rule out abdominal involvement in acidosis. Acidosis is connective tissue disease involving lungs, mediastinal lymph node, abdomen etc. So get done CT Abdomen. She may need methylprednisolone treatment for 1-2 months. Methylprednisolone is the only treatment for acidosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks. |
I had a bad case of Vertigo a year ago. I was prescribed 12.5mg Meclizine. It worked along with physical therapy, but now it seems to be coming back. It is not as bad, however, it seems to be constant causing me to worry about falling.It is the worst if I lay down on my back. What advise do you have about this situation? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Apart from taking medicines, there are a few things that you should follow to prevent vertigo. They are as follows -* Change your position slowly, especially when going from a lying or sitting position to a standing position. When you get out of bed, sit on the side of the bed for a few seconds to gain your orientation and allow your circulatory system to adjust.* When walking, focus on distant objects. Do not look down at your feet. Avoid walking in dark areas or on unstable ground. * Use a cane, walking stick, or walker for support and to give additional pressure and touch (tactile) orientation.* Avoid activities that move the head up and down repetitively.* Try to avoid keeping the head tilted back for long periods of time, for example painting or dusting above your head.* Be cautious when using medications that may cause balance problems as a side effect. Hope this information is helpful. Good day |
Dear sirMy brother inlaw;s has HbsAg positive ,she has consult with a general physician and they has been recommended following medicin Adefovir dipivoxil, ursoidiol, cetirizine, neo heptaxe.now she has taken the medicine from 2 weak but there is no any improvement in health and she still fill weakness,her weight has also been reduced.so please suggest what I do next | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for posting your query at Chat Doctor.herb diagnosed and treatment initiated.it would take 6 to 8 weeks for the viral serology to improve and maybe 3 to 6 months for the viral load to come down to a value where treatment is not required and observation is sufficient. However, further advice is:- abstinence from "Alcohol and Chat Doctor. - use lemon juice (lemonade) once in a day-recheck liver enzymes after 6 to 8 weeks. Wish you good health. Further queries are welcomed. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards, |
I had brain surgery may 4 to have a tumor removed by the right spinal cord everything went will the full tumor was removed. I woke up at around 4:30 am having pain on my right side (arm and leg) I m not if I should go to the ER or wait for the clinic to open? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, As you had surgical excision of the tumor in the spinal cord, we need to know which location was the presence of the tumor. Also, the pain in legs and arms is possible due to the inflammation occurring at the spinal cord level and doing icing will help reduce the pain. This is a physiological reaction of the body and occurs post-surgery. Wait and see the symptoms for now. Only if the Symptoms are aggravating than the need to visit the surgeon who operated for clinical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,Please help me out. I am 25 years old, weigh 85 kg, and height is 5\4". I have PCOD and every time I have irregular periods. Last month for religious festival took Regestrone for five days. I got my period within two days after that. Might be withdrawal bleeding. I do not know but it was very heavy. I missed my period this month may be due to PCOD. My ovulation time was between 27th to 1st. My problem now is for my uncertainty. I got intimate with my partner on ovulation day. It was not intercourse. He did not cum as well. But his pre-semen just contacted my clitoris and opening of my vagina, later, he masturbated me. I am worried if the pre-semen which touched at opening entered my vagina due to masturbation. He did not insert or cum. It was just the pre-semen which contacted my clitoris and vaginal opening. Now I am literally tensed. Does it cause conception?Will this situation of mine lead to conception? Please help me. Do I need to take contraceptive Ipill? Can I take Regestrone for five days starting yesterday? I have already taken one. Does Regestrone act as a contraceptive? If I take Ipill will I get my period? Do I need to get a pregnancy test after a week or so? By using Regestrone can I get periods by eliminating conception? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Firstly relax. Your next menses naturally should have been expected only by the same date as the previous one after taking Regesterone, as your dates have changed now). So now you are 14 days late for your scheduled menses. Also, ideally you should get an ultrasound pelvis done to check for state of ovulation in the ovaries, as to whether you have already ovulated or ovulation is still pending secondary to PCOD (USG would be gold standard), but if we still consider that you may have ovulated late and hence no menses, considering that pre-cum got rubbed inside vagina during fingering in your case, this can logically lead to pregnancy. But chances of conception are minimal but still exists. The best would be to opt for an emergency contraceptive pill like an Ipill within 72 hours of intercourse to avoid unplanned pregnancy if at all chances occur considering even pre-cum contains live sperms. Post Ipill intake, you can expect a with ChatDoctor. If no bleeding, then the next best step shall be to get a serum beta hCG test done after seven days post last intercourse to rule out any pregnancy. (This is a blood test and most sensitive for pregnancy). If the hCG levels are less than 3 mIU, then you can rest assured that you are not pregnant and then can wait for the with |
ok. Im nervous. For the last couple of days I have these dizzy spells. When I lie down in bed they start right away. I move in the bed like turn over it happens again. When I wake up in the morning and get out of bed they start once more. My balance is off. I sometimes just sit down and the feeling starts to arise. I dont know what to do | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear, The symptoms can be due to:1. Any pathology in the Vestibular apparatus in inner ear (which maintains balance)2. Fluctuation in blood pressure & blood sugar levels3. Inadequate HY Chat Doctor. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with vestibular sedatives like Betahistine preparations. Investigations like complete blood count, electrolyte assay, estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels & MRI brain will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause. Take care. |
I have had a migraine/headache for over a week straight. I suffer from them & have tried numerous preventatives which I thought were working. I cannot lay on my stomach & lift my head up without pressure. My speech hasn t been 100% lately. I mix up my words, say one thing but mean another & often times I have to stop & start over. I ve always been an awful speller but lately I cannot even sound words out properly to type them and its frustrating. About a year ago I had an MRI done which showed a lesion in the white matter of my frontal lobe. My nuerologist said it was normal. I m concerned that there is more to it. I keep giving my old phone number & zip code when asked & its been a good 5 years or more since those have changed. Is this normal? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. White matter lesions in frontal lobe are seen in many people in the elderly age group. Since your age is not mentioned, I guess you are in your middle age or elderly. The frontal lobes are most severely affected by subcortical vascular ischemia. In this there is reduced blood supply in the specific areas of the brain and these are more abundant in the frontal region. It is not a serious finding and your doctor might have considered it as a part of normal aging changes in your brain and therefore mentioned it as normal. Such findings have been associated with frontal hypometabolism and executive dysfunction. There is reduced nutrition to these parts with decreased cognitive functions and probably speech at times. The memory problem relating to saying your old zip code shows that you have an intact long term memory, but your recent memory is affected at times. Please discuss this with your doctors, and you might like to remember things using other methods like writing down important things on a piece of paper. |
I m 25 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby. No complications with other pregnancies, all were full term. I am a healthy vegetarian regular exerciser, 34 years old. I m experiencing for the 2nd time in a month severe abdominal pain with vomiting . It lasts for 24 hours then when those symptoms subside I have almost unbearable leg pain. Mostly in my calves. Seeing my midwife tomorrow - wondering if it could be gallstones and if the leg cramps could be a result of that as well? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor Dear patient, abdominal pain during pregnancy can be due to many reasons which may be related to pregnancy or unrelated to pregnancy. Pain related to pregnancy include, abrupt placenta, endometriosis, salpingitis ectopic pregnancy, red degeneration of fibroid uterus, fatty liver of pregnancy, labor pains etc. and pain unrelated to pregnancy include gastritis, cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, urinary tract infection, renal stones, appendicitis, low back pain due to disc disease, etc. Leg pain following abdominal pain and vomiting can be due to electrolyte disturbances like hypokalemia. You consult your gynecologist who will get some tests done like USG abdomen, urine routine and microscopic examination, LFT , RFT and other necessary test to find out the cause of pain and will then give you the treatment accordinglythanksGood luck Chat Doctor. |
Hello, Ive noticed recently that my corona on my penis has a ring around it that is lighter than the rest of the head. The skin looks more wrinkly than the rest of my penis and the discoloration extends about 2-3mm towards the tip of my penis. Any ideas what this could be? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Please don't worry about the discoloration if it did not have other symptoms like itching, burning etc. The shrinking of the penis head skin, could cause such a discoloration. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
Hi I matsurbated a lot and did not use any lotion. I did it maybe 3 times a day and then I notice my skin tore a little and it looked like one tiny blister. And then two even smaller little scabs and the skin is dry. There were no bumps and it doesn t itch. Is this normal?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Masturbation is a normal phenomenon. But, after going through your description, it appears that you have overdone the act. It has lead to skin damage and local inflammatory reaction due to improper lubrication. Kindly wash the area with like warm water twice a day using mild antiseptic like Salon. Chat Doctor. Apply Aureomycin containing skin cream. Your symptoms should reduce in a couple of days and get better. Keep the area hygienic and well ventilated by wearing loose fitting undergarments. All the best. |
hi im 18 years old an i was using a penis extender, i stopped using it after about 2 weeks because a vein was going thru my penis that i never seen before and also i couldnt get erected which i can always do. im scared an just wanna get it back please help me | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Usually mechanical penis extender may not cause any harm to your penis or can cause Erectile dysfunction. The vein you are talking about was there before which you did not notice earlier. Now you noticed because, you started worrying and being anxious about the penis extender and its effects. Nothing to worry. Stop being anxious. Consult a urologist for clarity. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
I had an injury that left a piece of glass in my hand. It was left in there for 18 hours. My questions is that if I would have had surgery as soon as the injury occurred, would it have lessend my chances of developing rsd opposed to the glass irritating the severed nerves for 18 hours? | 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 diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should take treatment as son as possible on the following ground.1) Prolonged open wound can increases chance of infection.2) It is naturally that damaged nerve if taken care at earliest has more chance of recovery. More the time will be less the chance of recovery. Please start the antibiotics like definite, painkiller like diclofenac and serratopeptidase at earliest. You can decide the strategy of treatment thereafter. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
I have been having extreme pain and my dentist has not yet been able to figure out what because I have had a few issues with a few teeth that have been recently filled for cavities. Now the spot where I had a wisdom tooth pulled years ago is very swollen and tender and gives me ear aches and head aches. what could this be. Where my wisdom tooth was pulled is now even with my other teeth where the other side has a large space still. what could it be ? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern.First I would like to explain to you that, if your wisdom tooth was extracted years ago and was asymptomatic all these days then it might not be the cause. The swelling that you have, could be due to adjacent teeth which is infected. In present case good clinical examination with diagnostic x-ray will give you exact diagnosis. Every single tooth should be individually tested clinically by palpation and percussion techniques. This will give you exact diagnosis. In present scenario if you are not satisfied with your dentist please go for second opinion for clinical evaluation. I am sure one of the filled tooth is deeply involved and causing pain to you. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care. |
My hemoglobin has dropped to 7.8 and the doctors have not found out where the blood is coming from or where it s going. They do know that my stool sample is negative for blood. What could be causing this? I am on iron pills and had a iron infusion when in the hospital recently with a kidney infection. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi their understand your concern. I would like to tell you that when kidney is diseased then it doesn't produce Erythropoietin and as a result bone marrow doesn't produce enough red blood cells and result into anemia. Kindly get your proper kidney work-up done and consult with a Nephrologist. Consultation with a hematologist is also Recommended for further management. Hope this has answered your query. Kind Regards |
Hi, I have been having issues with c. Diff. Finally got it to clear up them found out I had appendicitis , had that removed 2 almost 3 weeks ago. Everything was going fine until yesterday. I had to take some antibiotic s for a possible wound infection. I didn t finish the full round of antibiotics because my stomach wad starting to get upset. I have yet again noticed my stool that has been formed has a whiteish fuzz on it. And what looks to be mucus in the toilet as well. I have been taking a daily probiotic as my Dr advised me to do. So I guess with this these symptoms returning I was wondering if it is my c diff returning for a third time. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello.difficile infection generally causes fever, abdominal cramps and watery stools and so your situation doesn't look like a C.difficile infection. Your infection may be just due to disturbance of gut Flora due to antibiotic use. Take probiotics regularly twice a day for 10 to 14 days. You should be alright with these measures. If your symptoms don't improve, or they worsen then you may consult your doctor for the treatment. You may be given a course of Metro 400 mg three times a day for 5 days. Thanks |
my hand (the edge south of the little finger) is swelling and that part of the hand is numb. This is the second time this happened. The first time, the hand swelled a lot and I went to Immediate Care. They said that it was a bug bite, but I had no recollection and there was no sign of a bite. Any Idea of cause? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and numbness in hand. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant, antibiotics or vitamin B 12 supplements. For now start physical therapy or apply warm compresses and keep it elevated while lying down. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
There is a weird pain at the upper inside of my mouth. The location is near the upper left wisdom tooth. The pain is weird because it is not there when I closed my mouth. It only appears when I open my mouth to talk. Swallowing does NOT invoke the pain too. I have experience of tooth pain in the past but it does not like it because tooth pain is like impulse and it remains there no matter what you do or not do. This pain bother me mostly when I am talking. Also, the pain-est moment is when I start to talk. It diminish when I keep on talking. I dont have the courage to see a dentist because I have EXTREME gag reflect. I gag when I brush myself and I cant withstand the wooden stick to press my tougue when I see visit physicians. I inspected my mouth a noticed no readiness there. Any advice? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, The pain can be due to any nerve related problems. As the pain is only on speaking therefore it points more towards nerve related problem. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated. An x-ray has to be done to rule out the exact cause of the problem. Once the problem is confirmed, then only appropriate treatment can be advised. For now, you can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello doctor,Can you please give the diagnosis of the uploaded MRI brain and CSF studies with a detailed report? Please advise on the action plan as to how to get the CSF findings treated. The MRI report is enclosed. Does the enclosed report co-relate with your findings? The MRI report CSF studies report shows CSF hyperdynamic flow of absolute stroke volume of 110 microliters per second against the normal of 50 microliters per sec per cardiac cycle. Also, my treating neurologist wanted an opinion on the following. Are there signs of NPH? But do the findings of brain atrophy, ventriculomegaly, hyperdynamic CSF flows suggest of idiopathic hydrocephalus and are some intervention required? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome back to ChatDoctor. The findings in the report and the images are matching and acceptable (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The term NPH is usually applied in cases where there is abnormal CSF hyperdynamic circulation with gait problems or without gait problems if incontinence is there. Confirming NPH without typical features is difficult in your case. There are controversies regarding NPH and CSF hyperdynamic values and different researchers have come to variable conclusions. Since gait problems are most common in NPH, therefore, most researches have mentioned the importance of gait problems when confirming NPH or incontinence if gait problem is not there. Treatment with shunting might help only when NPH is confirmed. If there is no NPH then the diagnosis is likely due to neurodegenerative disorders and the symptoms can be treated by medicines. There are many different and complicated types of neurodegenerative disorders and a clinical emphasis is more important than only MRI findings when confirming a condition. |
Hi have had labour like pains all day since 4am. Lower back pain accompanies these pains like when I was in labour with my boys. I have had 2 successful pregnancies (one is 5 the other is 3.5 years old) and periods have been normal since I stopped bfing my youngest. Severe labour like pains as if I was in labour, but I am not pregnant. With all this pain all day long, my back is tender to the touch. What could this be? Oh and I have been neauseas this am and have VERY bad diarrhea - it runs out like water. What could this be??? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello I have gone through your question and appreciate Your concern. Severe back pain and tenderness need to be investigated. I advise you to visit orthopedic spine specialist And Get MRI spine done.Don't neglect it. Do u have radiation of pain to your lower limbsDiarrhoea may be sometimes due to irritation of nerve roots. General measures to improve back pain avoid bending forward and lifting heavy Weights Lie on hard bed. Muscle relaxants and analgesics will help. Local Analgesic gel for local application. Hot fomentation thrice a day. Muscle strengthening exercises will help in long term. Thanks. U can write me back for any query. |
my daughter is 2 and half years old. she is having cold and cough. After she sleeps in night cough starts at around 2AM and lasts till 6AM. It looks like phlegm is choking her throat. Can you suggest some syrup for her to sleep well in night and relieve her from cough? | 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 am a 52 year old women on norvisac (sp) blood pressure meds. Lately when I seem to get upset or even subconsciously angry or anxiety or stressed, my right ear starts feeling like there is wind rush through my ear, or like if my heart is beating at my ear. But this only happens to my right ear. Any reason for this? My blood pressure reading when this is happening is 141/90. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, This happens even to common people. The reason that one ear is more involved can be due to some unspecific reasons like normal bodily variations in two parts...like even both hands or legs are not completely similar to each other. Now, this is happening due to anxiety itself. Whenever we are stressed more blood is needed by various body parts and also work load of heart increases...so the blood pressure is raised, and the blood supply is also increased to different body parts. This raised blood supply make the organ look more red and also warm and sometimes even one may feel the pulsation...like you can hear the beat...so, try to remain calm by distracting your self in stressful situations. If not possible and situation becomes more difficult than please see a psychiatrist and take proper medicine. Prolonged stress is not healthy for heart or body.so, try to treat it soon. Wish you good health. |
Hi my father is having lump in buccal mucosa inside the right cheek. Its painless and its since 10 years. One surgeon advised us to operate it. But while undergoing pre operation check up, anesthetic department didnt want for full anesthesia as my father is having severe breathing problem. Now please suggest me can we go for the surgery with local anesthesia. Suggest me a good surgeon who is expertize on this in Kolkata, West Bengal Area. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Oral surgery is possible with local anesthesia. If your father has breathing problems then you should not go for general anesthesia. Because there are many complications in high risk groups. So I would like to advised for local anesthesia. You can go it with any surgeon. Its common surgery. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi! My big toe has been numb for the past 2-3 months, and I m starting to get worried. At first I thought it was my shoes, so I stopped wearing the suspected pair. I did have some improvement, but both big toes are still numb, on the outer side near the top of the nail. Any ideas if it s only shoe related? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain and numbness in big toe. I will advise you to do MRI spinor these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
I have had several MRIs with contrast over the past 3 years, since this started my kidney function has decreased, my blood pressure had gone up. At first they thought I had IGA nephropathy . I still have occult blood in the UA tests with a GRF that runs in the 50 s and my Creatinine is around 1.11. A recent Ua test now is showing 4-10 RBCs. My question is this, could the dye from the MRIs be causing some of these problems? If not, any suggestions of what i should be doing or seeing at this time? thank you | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, GFR of 50 to 60 is safe enough for MRI contrast exposure. As it is, the contrast used in MRI only rarely causes kidney damage. What it more commonly does is, damage the skeletal muscles, that too, when GFR is below 30. Yes, IGA Nephropathy is a possibility. Only Kidney Biopsy can conclusively prove it. Ask your Nephrologist if he/she feels whether the biopsy is required. You should be aiming at strict BP control, avoidance of painkillers and avoidance of alternative meds. Increase in proteins in urine and increase in serum creatinine are markers of a worsening disease and in some cases, need for change in treatment approach. Regards |
Hi i had a lump on my stomach like on the skin for about a week and a half but just in the past week or so it started leaking fluid and now it seems to appear to have a hole where the lump used to be i have been taking tyenlo extra strength like crazy since this has started and i put bandaids where the hole is and been cleaning the area when it leaks. Is it good or bad if it leaks fluid? and what is it to begin with this thing on my stomach skin? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Dear,Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Studied your query in full depth of its details. Reviewed it in context of your health concerns. Based On the facts, Dear, you need to consult Surgeon for the burst our boil on the stomach.USG would fix the cause of the leaking lump in the stomach. This reply would help you to plan further treatment soon with your treating doctors. Best of Luck and early recovery. Welcome any further query in this regard, which would be replied in next session. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
Hello! I am 34 years old and have 2 boys. I am pretty healthy. I have had back pain since the birth of my 2nd son who is now 4 years old. I had an MRI done and it states I have a suspected annular tear on my L4-L5. It also says "imaging through the lumber spine demonstrates heterogeneously low signal of the bone marrow". What does this mean? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorIn MRI heterogeneous intensity of signal is very common encounter, it means that the diversity is there, and the nature of signals are also different, this indicates so many pathologies of musculoskeletal system to some time soft tissues, and that need to be correlated with clinical history of patient, as you have given history of backache, so the chances of lumber spondylosis is more likely if you do not have neurological deficit, if you have neurological problem then the interpretation would be in that sense only, have nice day. |
Microalbumin Random 170, and Albumin/Creatinine Ratio 244.Glucose 103 A1c 5.7 , Estimated average 117.80 year old female, all other bodily teasting optimal-Homocysteine, on and on.She is totaly healthy exercises.She currently takes a high protein shake to gain some weight-96 pounds.is that caing all this? | 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 diseases specialist, answering your query. Yes, it may cause such rise in this parameter. Urea, creatinine and others are the parameters of the protein digestion. So as if she is taking this powder it may cause rise in such parameters. I advixebyoi not to take much high amount of such a powder. Take it under dietician advice, otherwise it may cause adverse effect on the body. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you. ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist. |
I have a question about female hair loss. I am losing large amts of hair every time I wash it, this has been going on for about 2 1/2 or so yrs. I am frightful of losing it all. I am a 56 yr old menopausal women,I eat a healthy diet of fruits and veggies, and fish, very little red meat. I have been to a dermatologist who ruled out alapecia. I am concerned that I will lose it all before it has a chance to grow back! What blood test should Be done to possibly identify the cause or rule out illnesses known to cause hair loss? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello ma'am and welcome to ChatDoctorFirstly it is necessary to find the cause of your hair fall. In your case it is most probably age related or due to general health. Other things to check for are low iron and hemoglobin, thyroid problems, stress, pollution, previous fever, typhoid, chronic illnesses, certain medication etc. Be careful regarding application of chemicals, hair dyes. Hair growth follows a particular cycle and new follicles and hairs have to grow over time. Age and hormonal changes of menopause play an important role in slowing this down. The underlying cause has to be treated to see best results and prevent it from coming back. Any treatment needs to be taken over a few months to see good results. Nutritious diet and rest is also required to help hair grow well. Add a hair supplement like Biotin or collinear capsule daily. Renocia or anaphase shampoo will help with growth. First hair fall will reduce, and then new hairs will grow. You will see improvement in 2-3 months but Do take the treatment regularly. Consult a dermatologist regarding blood tests to rule out conditions mentioned above. At a later date if there is no change at all, you may consult your dermatologist regarding surgical methods like PRP, laser therapy etc. Hope this helps you. |
My wife has memory losses that sound like TGA. There is a question whether it is TGAS or non-convulsive seizures. She takes seizure medication which is tweaked each time she has one. She has had 4 since Nov. and 8 over the last 3 years. Is it normal to have this many TGA s? An EEG and CT show little and she caa not have a MRI because she has a pacemaker. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Both Transient global amnesia (TGA) and non-convulsive seizures can occur repeatedly and may be difficult to distinguish from each other. CT and EEG may be normal in both. If she has risk factors for TGA such as high BP, cholesterol or sugars! They should be controlled. In addition, she should be on aspirin or clopidogrel.Anti-epileptic Chat Doctor. I hope it helps. Best wishes, |
Hi Sir. My father is 75yr of Age & he is a High BP patient since long time although his BP is under Control as he takes medicines. Last BP record 160/75. In regular check up doctor advised to do a USG . As per reports other organ is seems to be okay except for kidney . I am to understand the report from you , so I am just writing what written in report . under headings of BOTH THE KIDNEYS SHOW LOSS OF CORTICOMEDULLARY DIFFERENTITION . they mentioned as Pelvicalyceal system is not dilated. No renal calculus,cyst or mass lesion is seen . RK measures 80mm and LK measures 80mm. Please help me to understand the status of his kidneys | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for query. The kidney has two components outer solid part known as Cortex which is main part that is involved in function of the kidney like filtration of solutes, waste products and formation of urine. Second part is Medulla which function as storage of urine and waste products for few minutes(Collecting System) and expels it down into bladder. The ratio of cortex to medulla and demarcation is constant in normal individual and gets disturbed or altered The cortex gets thinned out in pathological conditions of the kidney.which results in change what is called as loss of Portico Medullary differentiation. Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,I had kissed a sex worker accidentally in the lips/mouth area. No sexual contact or intercourse happened. I am very worried from the last few days about catching an STD from the saliva of the female. Now, after three weeks, I have developed a painless red lesion on the side of my tongue from the last two days and it is painless but not like an ulcer. Kindly advise if it can be an STD like syphilis. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not an STD (sexually transmitted disease). It is perhaps due to pressure from molars. I suggest you take a B Complex vitamin once a day. Regards. For more information consult a venereologist online |
Hello doctor..i have a little scratch in the left side on a finger..it is not deep..and it is not bleeded..super little tiny scrath cause by a nail..it is not so rusty...i clean it about an minutes because i did not notice that ive got a scratch...ive got my tetanus vaccine 5 days after the incident..and my scratch is tottaly heald...should i have a risk of tetanus even if i got vaccinated after 5 days? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I have read your description and understand your concern. Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxic (TT), is a vaccine used to prevent tetanus. Tetanus toxic vaccine is often given immediately after an injury that causes a wound that may be infected with bacteria that causes tetanus. Tetanus toxic vaccine is given every 10 years as a booster dose to the tetanus vaccines given during childhood as part of a routine immunization schedule. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. |
34 year old, active, male. Pain started two days ago with cramping in the abdomen, couldnt get out of bed most of the day, but did not have any diarrhea or vomiting. The pain started out just under the ribcage and felt like heartburn. Yesterday, the pain continued and was tender to the touch in the lower abdomen. It was diagnosed as appendicitis by my primary care provider, but the CT was negative. My stomach is now bloated and has become significantly distended. Still no diarrhea or vomiting. | 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. Appendicitis is mostly a clinical diagnosis. CT might just confirm it. If your stomach has become significantly distended, I would advise you to report to the nearest ER in your area for a physical examination and other related investigations to reach at a diagnosis and to avoid delay in the management. It might not be possible to advise you any medication at this stage. 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. |
why am I having difficulty in memmory and unable to use the propererent words though I can see in my mind what I have to say. I would use couple of letters from the appropriate word to be said but end up saying totally some thing different. i do try to take long poses before i say it cause I want to say it right , howver i end up saying some thing different. For example: can I install a curtain here? I would say can I put a Turkey here? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. This could be a manifestation of damage OT the Brokaw area of the brain. Get an MRI scan of the brain done. Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below-mentioned link:bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. |
I am having right upper quadrant pain on and off. The pain feels almost under my rib where it meets the sternum and at times it radiates to my upper back near my scapula. Whenever I have this pain my stool is green. Could I have a problem with my gallbladder? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Right sided abdominal pain may be due to many reasons like liver, gall bladder pathology, renal pathology etc. It is also important to exclude cardiac and musculoskeletal causes of pain. You need clinical correlation and investigations like routine hologram, random blood sugar, liver function test, renal function test, urine RE/ME, ECG in all leads, stool RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen. Upper GI endoscopy can be done if needed. It may be related to dyspepsia. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-male. My nose is growing towards the left side, and I want to know about rhinoplasty. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. You said that your nose is growing towards the left side. For your information nose does not grow after the age of 16 years. If you are right then you need to show your nose to a plastic surgeon to check whether there is any pathology or not which is unlikely. Nose can be deviated to the right or left side and it can be corrected by rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty corrects your dorsum and deviation of nose. You have to discuss with your plastic surgeon. After surgery there will be swelling which will settle in few weeks. I hope this helps. Take care. |
Hi doctor, i am 42 y ,female, married and have 3 kids, i made mri 2 days ago for my lower back pain according to my orthopaedic doc advice, the report was,,,, L4-L5 diffuse disc bulg L5-S1 right posterolateral disc protrusion touching thecal sac & come in contact with right S1 nerve rootearly facet joint disease at lower lumber level what can u tell me about this reprt and the treatment? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Jamal Sami, The MRI report suggests that you have some degeneration of the discs in the lower spine, which is a part of the natural process of aging. Your back pain may or may not be due to those changes because about 30 to 40% of normal people without any back pain have MRI showing some disc degeneration changes at your age. If you do not have pain running down from your low back or buttocks to the thighs and calves, and if you do not have any numbness or tingling sensation in your feet, and if the pain is not very severe at present, you can try some physiotherapy and exercises to tone up your back muscles and relieve pain. I am sure your orthopedic surgeon will suggest accordingly. Good Luck. |
My mom has been diagnosed with TB previously had treatment 2 years ago , she is now having SOB , cough with a hemoglobin of 77 white count high indication infection she is now on her way to hospital for a blood transfusing should she be having a blood transfusion ? | 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. Her hemoglobin level is low. So blood transfusion is advisable for low hemoglobin. Don't worry about her infection and high total WBC count. She can take blood transfusion with high total WBC count. No need to worry about that. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My husband is experiencing a sharp pinching pain in the centre of his chest. He feels it could be gas but is not sure. I am concerned and feel he should go to the hospital. he is 53 years old. It is approximately the 3rd rib down from the collar bone. There is no sweating, dizziness, other pains, or symptoms of any kind. | 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. Possibility of HERD(Castro esophageal reflux disease) is more for his pain. But better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then HERD is the likely cause. It causes central chest burning type of pain with gaseous feeling of stomach. Ask him to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 2. Start Proton pump inhibitors. 3. Go for walk after meals. 4. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 5. Ask him to avoid smoking and alcohol if he haven't these habits. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing him good health. Thanks. |
Hi there, I had an ultrasound scan as my GP thought that I had kidney stones. The radiologist told me that i had bilateral duplex kidneys. I experience pains around the kidney regions sporadically, and especially in the past few months. Calcium oxalate crystals were found in a urine sample hence why kidney stones were thought to be a possibility. Are the two conditions linked? What are the implications of bilateral duplex kidneys? Thanks, Jennifer | 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 have bilateral duplex kidney. It means you have duplication of kidney on each side, and you have 4 separate kidneys. They Chat Doctor. However, if you don't have any other problems then no treatment is required. If you have infection of vesicouereteral reflux then treatment is required. Calcium oxalate crystals can be seen normally or associated with kidney stones. So if you have stone on USG then only treatment is required. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. 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. |
my son is 5.6 ys old living in bangalore. He has rhinitis problem .from past 2 years he had developed it chronic. every day he has running , blocked nose, with itchy throat and eyes sometimes and these all problems are mostly at night and after he wakes up. I was giving relent to get rid of allergy post effects i morning to start his day properly. I am quite woried kindly suggest. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does he have runny nose and blocked nose?2. How many nights per month does his sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does he feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Are the symptoms always associated with fever? You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below - www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ Chat Doctor. |
Hello doctor My ques is that I m suffer from right side abdomen swelling below the liver side When I masturbating my swelling is increases and created tenderness on that region This problem occur from 2 year before when I suffer from uti infection.I have do.many ultrasound but no cause of swelling found I consult with dr anuj sarkari MS gastro ..and dr Sunil Kumar kejriwal gastro MD... The both doctor not found what is the region of swelling....they say me this your illusion. But I feel.swelling and discomfort and something blocked type during walking,sleeping, sports Little bit pain occur on that region Can you suggest me what can I do I.m totally frustrated from that Plz help suggest me doctor and suggest me test | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... You have consulted two gastroenterologists ... They didn't found swelling ... Even if USG also normal.... So yes there might not be swelling.... You doesn't have too much worry..... Over masturbation habit some time can lead groin discomfort.... Avoid stress related to it.... Your doctor might have done physical examination also ... So if anything abnormal it can be detected.... Take care ...Don't worry.... |
I am a 68 year old male. I have been taking Diavon for several years for blood pressure. My PSA every year for several years has been 2.4. This test has been done every year. The DRE and urine has been negative. These two test are done every 6 months. This month the urine and DRE was negative but the PSA was at 7.6 I had hip surgery 2 years ago and things didnot go well during the surgery. In short I lost and received 5 pints of blood. Other than a possibility of cancer, could there be some other reason for my PSA to jump from 2.4 to 7.6 in a year? My Urologist has me schedule to go back to see him in 6 months. | 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 diseases specialists, responding to you. Most likely it is prostate cancer. But PSA velocity will be more helpful in diagnosis. So do your PSA again after a six month and check for how much above they had gone. If it is much higher surgical option should be thought of. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. Wish you the best health. Thank you, ChatDoctor. |
For a while, there has been a small indent in my gum where my wisdom tooth should be. Theres no pain, just a very small discomfort, almost nonexistent really. Then today, I found that in the small hole theres white stuff in it. I picked part of it off, which turns out to be food I think. But theres this other white thing still there and its loose on all sides but one, so I know it cant be my wisdom tooth. I picked on it and I cant make it to come out (theres no pain from just picking on it but I feel that if I tried to do it more forcefully it would hurt). I cant figure out what it is?? Its small and solid. It actually looks like a tiny teeth growing from the side of the gum. I dont know if I should try to extract it or wait for my dentist (I cant go until 4 days from now)?? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorUnderstand your concern, gone through your query don't worry much as you don't have pain it can be partially erupted wisdom tooth may be there is periodontal flap present which causing you discomfort, so I will suggest you to wait till you consult your dentist Do warm saline rinses, maintain proper oral hygiene don't pick that area it may cause inflammation in your gum. Consult dentist and go for oral examination and Iowa X-ray of that region for evaluation and to rule out the cause of discomfort. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards, |
my finger was hurting me so i thought i had something in my finger so i used nail clippers to try and remove the skin to see all i found was a small round area that hurt so i picked at it with a razor blade and eventually pulled a small white bulb looking sack out of my finger what was it? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello I have studied your case There is possibility of pulp space infection leading to swelling and pain on touch. So we can start antibiotic regime and look for results. You may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP, Fungal infection can lead to pain at tip of nail. So I will advise you to consult an orthopedic/surgeon specialist and do require investigation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
I have a ball type of a thing in my upper calf that really hurts when I stretch it. I have had this for a long time...since I was around first grade I think. It can really be very painful if I flex that area and also if I rub it I can kind of feel it. I have been to the doctor for something else and just asked them about it quickly and she thought that it might be a calus inside or some an injury that never healed. I really want to figure out what it is cause it causes me problems and it really hurts right now! | 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 may have some organized hematoma formation, or ganglion cyst or some mass arising from facial sheath or muscle. You should go for examination and ultrasound study. It will give you exact diagnosis. I'd it is mass then you should go for biopsy of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
Hi doctor,I am a 56 year old male. I am on BP medicine Cresar 40 since a month. Prior to that, I was on Aten 50. Now, my BP is around 130/100 mmHg and before it was 160/106 mmHg. When I take my walk or I am standing I feel giddy, probably for less than a second. It is more prevalent when I turn my head or look up suddenly. What can be the cause? | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. This is called postural hypotension. It is very common in hypertensive patients. I suggest you Telma H (Telmisartan and Hy ChatDoctor. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Revert back with the reports to a general medicine physician online Take care. |
hi, my name is debra .i went to the dentist a week ago and find a dark spot on the upper roof of my mouth. can this be due tomedication that i am on or something i need to be concern .at the time i was on two blood pressure medicine and one has a fluid pill with it. My doctor just taken me off the blood pressure because my legs became very dark. can this be a symstom from my blood pressure medicine. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark spot on the roof of mouth which could be because of allergic reaction due to any food product, any medication side effects and could be due to excessive cigarette smoking leads to formation of spots known as nicotine palatines. I would suggest you to visit your nearby dentist and general physician just to make sure that these areas are not because of any serious mouth pathology rather just because of effect of medication side effect. Maintain hygiene of oral cavity to prevent bacterial growth. Keep using antimicrobial mouthwash. Your doctor will take a sample from these dark spots and can go for biopsy for the same to find exact diagnosis and then treatment can be done accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
My husband is 50 and recently diagnosed having Hep C genotype A1. Blood work also tagged a tumor. His iron levels are high and he has been advised to have a pint of blood taken weekly to rebuild his blood. Will this lower his iron levels? I m very concerned for his outcome. They also advised to be put on a liver recipient list asap. | 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. Repeated blood transfusion will increase the iron level. It will not help to lower the iron level. Blood transfusion may be given to increase his hemoglobin level. Iron cheating agents like desferoximine or defiperone may be helpful. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
My Name is krunal, my age is 34 Yr. Today i had done LIPID PROFILE test and results are as under:?S.Cholesterol is 249.0 mg/dLS.Triglyceride is 226.0 mg/dLHDL-Cholesterol is 62.6 mg/dLLDL-Cholesterol is 141.2 mg/dL VLDL-Cholesterol is 45.2 mg/dLCholesterol/HDL Ration: 3.97S.LDL/HDL Cholesterol: 2.25Is it a risk factor, my doctor suggested to take the medicine Torvasan Ez (But may be for more then 3 months) | 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. Yes, you should definitely start lipid lowering Chat Doctor. Your some cholesterol levels are high, especially total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is the most thermogenic in nature. So you are at risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease with these levels of cholesterol. So we need to treat with lipid lowering |
I have diabetics 2 , and take a lot meds, or highblood pressure, chosteral,, nerve medication and menopause. the last little while I have been forgetting things. for example was doing a ladies perm and for the life of me I cannot remember if I was the neutralizer out of her hair. I have tried to visualize back to what I did. and can t remember . just like to today drove to my mothers a hour away and for got to take my wallet. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | His am Chat Doctor. I have read your message. I think I can help you. First, the symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of early dementia. Dementia is a condition of gradual loss of memory and other mental functions. Now, I would have liked to know your age. The only clue I get from the query about your age is that you are post menopausal. So you must be at least above 45 - 50 years of age, which is the age where some forms of dementia start manifesting. I would, in my office, have preferred to do a full mental status examination. That however, is not possible on this query. This is important. Because forgetting things can be a part of normal day-to-day activity- I mean lot of people forget things at home daily, and lots of people go through a practiced activity without remembering the details. This is not dementia. One may even be concentrating on some other work whereby a practiced activity is performed perfectly, but the patient does not remember the details because the attention was not paid to the activity. A simple example from daily routine-when |
Hi doctor,I am 26 years old. I got married recently. After having intercourse with my husband, I feel too much pain in my vagina and also burning sensation while urinating. I also feel frequent urination. Is this urinary tract infection? Please suggest some medicine. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. You are right. You have symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please get a urine culture and sensitivity done. We can start the appropriate antibiotic then. Meanwhile, have plenty of water of about 10-15 glasses a day to flush out the toxins. Revert back with the urine culture report to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online Take care. |
I have swelling and pain on my right arm about 2 inches above my wrist. Grasping, moving my fingers and turning my wrist is painful. This condition started after several days of shoveling and raking loam. I have tried Motrin and icing, but there has been no noticeable improvement. | If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I think this should be related to the cervical spine disc injury and the nerve is getting trapped leading to disturbance in the motor functions. Using the soft cervical collar and using icing at the cervical region/neck region should help reduce the symptoms. Once the pain level falls below 4-5 in visual analog pain scale of 0-10 then strengthening exercises will be advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |