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If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi. i have been suffering from allergy rhinitis for the last 5 years.my main difficulty is in breathing as i seem to have a runny congested nose 24*7.im addicted to otrivin nasal drop because it is the only thing that seems to provide relief,even though im aware of the fact that it is harmful to use all the time.so im now trying consciously to come out of it by getting proper medical treatment. i had been prescribed Ezicas F,which i used for about 2 months,but didnt show any improvement.i was so disappointed that i stopped taking it.i have decided to start my treatment once again. could you please tell me how long would i take to show any/some response to the treatment? | You are suffering from allergic rhinitis for which origin is not the answer. You should take Flonase or donate nasal spray, Montage and an antiallergic like levocetrizine or Allegra. Furthermore, you may have to take them for at least 6 to 8 weeks. In any case these medicines have very little side effects and at times patients have to take them regularly for much longer periods to remain symptom free. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Julies husband has not been feeling well for the past 10 days. He has congestion in his lungsand has been very tired. She talked him into going to the doctor a week ago when histemperature was 101o F. The doctor gave him some oral amoxicillin, which he took faithfullyuntil it was gone. But she still thinks he looks sick.Julie, Doug, and their 3-year-old daughter have just moved to Ohio from Arizona. Doug is apark ranger and he loves his job, but for the past three days he has felt too sick to go to work.His respiratory symptoms have not improved. Julie makes an appointment for him with herdoctor. | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor. Noted here after antibiotic use presence of fever and cough.... So your respiratory examination first done for CREPS .... You might have ...-bacterial lobar pneumonia consolidation-interstitial pneumonia-bronchitis -bronchiolitis etc.... So for that chest x-ray done. If consolidation seen accordingly suitable antibiotic given ... If still no recovery sputum examination can be done for fungal examination and culture.Meanwhile, avoid smoking and resp irritant related to work for few days. Keep these in mind and consult doc for it. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am suffering fever and cough from last one week and underwent CBP, CUE, WIDAL and MP all the tests are normal except for Pus Cell count in CUE which is 18-20 /hpf. I am adviced to take Oflomac 400 tablets once a day..... how many days it will take before I am normal - Thanks | Hello, I have gone through your reports as well as your question. I want to tell you that according to the reports, you seem to be having urinary tract infection. If I were your treating doctor, I would prescribe you norfloxacin 400 mg tablet 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days with paracetamol as and when fever occurs. I would also suggest you to take plenty of liquid and keep your private parts clean regularly. You need not worry, it will be normal after 5 days of taking treatment, so be patient and relax, you will be alright. Hope this will help you and feel free to ask any of your queries directly to me. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a hysterectomy 9 weeks ago. Then 4 weeks ago the dr said that I had an infection. He took a swab and gave me Flagyl. A week and a half later it was still there and he gave me Bactrim. I was still having the discharge and I called today and the nurse said that I have MRSA. Now my husband and 3 kids have to take Bactroban with me. They never told me that I was that I could spread it 4 weeks ago. Should I see another dr about this?? | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have MRSA infection with multiple antibiotics trials. You should go for culture and sensitivity test. It will give you exact diagnosis and give the best antibiotic choice. 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. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi...my 1.5 years old daughter is having fever (at times as high as 103 F ) for last ten days along with loose motins(with mucus and little blood)......doc is saying this is stomach flu and it is viral...will take 7 days ....he has prescribed meftal P, colicaid drops,zifi 100 mg,enterogermina for 5 days......more than 3 days are over ......still m seeing no improvement.....please suggest what should i do now.. | Thanks for asking I have gone through your question, and understand your concern As you said that you giving WiFi(lifetime) since last 3 days and no improvement in loose motion with blood. In my opinion (And as per WHO protocol) as there is no response medicine the antibiotics to be changed to ciprofloxacin 15\u00a0mg per kg per day in two divided doses. And zinc to be added 20 mg per day to above treatment. Hope I answer your query |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | What does diffuse disc bulge at the L3-L4 level with minimal thecal sac compression mean? Also according to my MRI I have minimal central canal stenosis at the L4-L5 level secondary to disc bulge Ligamentous and facet hypertrophy. What does this mean? I have severe pain in my left hip radiating down my thigh and across my back/hip. | Hello, Between vertebrae cartilaginous circular discs are there. If the degenerate and bulge and compress the spine in front of them. So in your case lumbar vertebrae 3rd and 4th inter disc is bulging and lead to nerve compression.That's why you're suffering from pain radiating to your leg. Physical therapy and painkiller medication may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult with your orthopedist / neurosurgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im 17 with no history of medical problems. Yesterday I found a small white bump on the left inside of my mouth. It doesnt hurt unless I scrape my teeth along it. And Im really worried on what it could be. I was eating sunflower seeds the day before I found the bump and was wondering if one had maybe caught onto my lip. But why would that cause a bump? | Hello thanks for consulting at Chat Doctor. You may have inadvertently a bit into your buccal mucosa on the inner side of the oral cavity. Resulting in microtrauma to the tissues .hence the bump, .,.please blow air with mouth closed.so that the sharp teeth surfaces do not touch the buccal mucosa.please trim the sharp surfaces of the teeth by consulting an oral physician.if problem persists.nothing to worry as of now,hope it helps,take care,,, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Please tell me if there are any negative consequences if I were to use a KY Jelly tube that expired in 2009. I m at v4karin@ WWW.WWWW.WW If you type KY Jelly on the subject line, then I ll open the email. I never open email unless I know the sender. Thank-you for your kind consideration. Karin | Hi, It is generally harmless unless the KY is Chat Doctor. When used even after its expiry KY jelly usually does not cause any side effect but local side effects like pain, rash or irritation leading to inflammatory response in individuals who are allergic may occur. Unless you experience burning or itching with it, it is likely to be just fine. If it bothers you or your partner, discontinue it. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have lumps on various part of my body, especially on my hand. They dont pain and it has just increased in numbers. I saw a doctor only once for this, as he informed that there is no treatment for these lumps (marble sized). Kindly help me with my query and if a possible remedy | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. You have to undergo a proper clinical examination to be done by a Doctor who can catch many of the problems on your proper history and physical examination and can then guide for further investigations and treatment. I would suggest undergoing high resolution ultrasonography and FNAC=fine needle aspiration cytology. This will give the perfect diagnosis and aid the clinical diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is made the proper treatment, which in your case can be surgery only. Remember a simple principle |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I have been lacking in b 12 for about ten years and so I have an injection into my muscle every month which hasworked very well, recently my doctor wants me to have a blood test to check my b 12 levels and my intrinsic factor . Has something new been found out about the treatment of pernisios anemia as I don t think I would be able to absorb tablets ? | Hi, Let me try to ad Chat Doctor. PERNICIOUS ANEMIA - it's an anemia which occurs due to deficiency of \"INTRINSIC FACTOR\" - which is kind of chemical released by stomach, which in turn increases the absorption of vitamin B12. B12 plays very important role in process of formation of normal size and shape of RED BLOOD cell. In pernicious anemia the cell size increases due to lack of vitamin B12, which is why this kind on anemia is known as \"LARGE-red blood cell anemia\" (megaloblastic anemia). 1) As far as the treatment is concern replacement of the store of B12 can be done rapidly by VITAMIN B12 INJECTION which you already have taken. 2) A number of studies have shown long-term vitamin replacement treatment may be maintained with high-dose oral B12 supplements, since sufficient B12 is absorbed from these by a normal intestine, even without any intrinsic factor. So to answer your question, YES, you will be able to take \"VITAMIN B12 TABLETS\" once your stored B12 level comes to normal, and you need to replace the loss/ used B12 by high dose B12 ORAL TABLETS. HOPE IT HELPS. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, began the pill Microgynon 30 on Tuesday which was the 5th day of my period. My doctor said I would be protected imediatly. So the day after I had unprotected sex, which I know was stupid of me to do, but by then i had taken 2 pills and was under the impression that i was protected. I was on top and i told my boyfriend to pull out but he didn t do it fast enough. I went to the toilet straight after and most of it came out and then there was only a little bit remaining the morning after. The BBC website and NHS website also say that if you take it on the 5th day you are protected unless you have a short ovulation cycle but my periods are irregular usually so i didn t know if i was in that category and many sites seem to be skeptical about it working imediatly on the 5th day . I recently read that if you take 4 Microgynon tablets within 120 hours of having sex and then 4, 12 hours later that is can act as emergency contraception . Being paranoid and panicking about the possibility of getting pregnant I took 4 tablets and i don t know whether to take another 4 in the morning because that would mean only having 7 pills left in my pill pack. And if i do that should i take the 8 pills out of the second pack and then bleed or should i just bleed when i ve finished my first pack. Everyone just told me to take my pills as normal but i couldn t stand the waiting. Please help!! | Welcome to Chat Doctor.First you had unprotected sex on 5th day, and it is not the fertile period, so there are no any chances of pregnancy. The day you started pill is the right day and no need to worry, you have to continue it till complete pack. It will definitely protect you to become conceive. Now wait for next cycle without any worry and if you miss the cycle than go for urine pregnancy test and consult your gynecologist for further guidance. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 63 year old. And I am Diebeted 2 with vascular decease and also high blood pressure. I just had bypass on my upper left leg two vascular arteries. since then I had problem urine, I have been wearing this foley cat. I notice blood and puss coming thru the clear hose. My G.U. wants to do surgery in a month is there any thing I can do, while I am waiting. | Hello. High Food pressure can be house of bleeding from nose. You are probably using Aspirin or some other pills against blood clots. Concerning your problems about Foley catheter, if there is puss inside and itching, you have to visit your doctor and remove that catheter. After that the doctor will insert new catheter and give you antibiotics for urinary infection.Also, you should do lab tests to see the extent of infection. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | got a burning sensation in my lung area after sitting in a classroom on campus. left room and walked back to office and sensation started to go away. I m 62 yrs. old and have not had any problems with EKGs or anything else. The fact that it started after being in the room for awhile and that after leaving the room and walking to my office seems that it may have been something in the room that caused the reaction. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you are mostly having allergic bronchitis. The atmosphere in the room (dust, smell) must be allergic for you, so on exposure you are getting allergic reaction in the form of bronchitis. This bronchitis is the reason for your burning sensation in chest. So to prevent this you need to wear face mask before entering the room and keep it until you leave the room. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there I sleep with a guy on the 5th nov and a different guy on the 14th nov and just found out I m pregnant and I m 7 weeks 2 days today date 19th nov last period finnished on the 30th oct and had a 2 day bleed on the 6&8 of nov baby due date is 5.8.13 and conceived dates was 8th to16th could I have fell pregnant before that to find out which guy is the dad plz help | Hello, You did 2 times sex with diff guy i.e. on 5th & 14th Nov. Your last period finished on 30th Oct and you are carrying 7 wk plus pregnancy with EDD 5/8/2013. So your ovulation occurred around 14-16th Nov if previous cycle was regular. Here probability of father is 2nd Guy as after ovulation ovum lives only 24 hrs whether sperm can live 3 days inside vagina/ cervix. Better to do a DNA test to confirm paternity. Consult with your gynecologist and do periodic check up. Take folic acid supplements and protein rich diet. Avoid heavy work, stress and need adequate rest. Be well. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,I have a lump on my lip. It is like a blister with yellow pus inside of it. It doesnt hurt unless touched and then it just feels sensitive but not sore. The part of lip it is on it covers from the top to the bottom of my lip, but it is only half a centimetre wide. What is it? What can I do to fix it? Thank you. | Hi, DEar, thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the lump on your lump, is due to the boil, with abscess,2-Treatment to fix it- is by 2-a-Tb NSAIDs,2-b-Antibiotics,2-c-if no relief an grows-still, Consult a surgeon who would treat it by Chat Doctor. 3-Hope this would solve your query.4-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also... Have A Good Day.!! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! My name is Clairissa Silva from Portland Oregon. I have a very important question that seems to have a very elusive answer. I have spent hours online searching, but have not had any luck finding anything close. Before I drop this bomb on your fancy brain, let me paint the whole picture for you......I m a very physically active 36 year old with a high pain tolerance, lots of piercings, and is particularly stubborn about going to the doctor for ANYTHING....Oh... and I like to climb just about anything, but that temporarily got put on hold when I broke my ankle pretty bad in July 2012. I dismounted from a tree about 12 - 15 feet up and landed all my body weight on my right ankle which dislocated it. The talus bone was the force that snapped the ends of my tibia and fibula off during the dislocation process. (I didn t even know that it could do that!) When anyone shows up to the ER with a dislocation, the doctor on board is required to relocate the body part before the onset of inflammation occurs which makes task more difficult with every passing moment. When the time came for that nasty event to unfold, he preformed it without knocking my ass out first due to his observation that I appeared to be in little, or no pain. Because I was currently training my body, and mind to convert any consensual pain into pleasure, you could say that I was having an abnormally good time, and the doctor took that as a green light to make a mistake that later on would eventually bring me to where I am today. Long story longer... The unnecessary trauma, created a fracture blister, so when the foot specialist went to open me up and fix me, he couldn t until it had cleared up. My bones had already started to regenerate by the time he could cut me open to screw in the 2 initial plates, which threw off his placement. Instead of both of the bones reaching out to grow back together, the fibula was bolted down, and secured just a tiny bit too far away from the broken off bit to reach it sufficiently. He had to slice through the same incision, unscrew/remove the plate, create another incision to remove bone from my own heal, mix that with bone from a cadaver to make a putty to fill the gap, drill all new holes, and place a new plate. On top of hitting the reset button on healing time, I had to use a bone simulator machine daily, but the job was done right. I got to keep the old plate and screws, so I have a $1,300 piece of titanium jewelry in my collection which I wear around my neck. Everything healed perfect, except for the skin that covered the outer plate. It always seemed to be irritated to some degree. I could feel the screw heads pretty clearly, and trace the outline of both plates through my skin. Then in April 2013, while working full force as Farmboy landscaper, one of my employees accidentally hit me directly in the ankle with a shovel. The only thing between steel, and titanium, was that fragile skin. A few days later I looked down to see something shiny. Thank God that my actual bones have been long healed, and sealed up or else I could have been in trouble I m sure. I called the foot specialist to get his advice before making any appointments but he was on vacation, so I waited a bit. Metal attracts bacteria like crazy, so being extra cautious has been the norm. I have had a daily routine from the start which includes cleaning, sanitizing, and bandaging. The current amount of plate that you can actually see is significantly smaller than what was initially there. I was even instructed by my doctor to squeeze the skin around it together, then secure it with tape to encourage it to form together. There is virtualy no recorded cases, blogs, entries, pictures, medical forums, or info of any kind at the library/internet, so I m now starting to ask around to the web doc s to see what they can make of it. The 1 year anniversary of being visably bionic is coming up, and without any real issue.Trust me when I tell you that I have more than enough experience with how to deal with metal objects in, and through my body. I ve gotten close to getting critically infected from a handful of the various, and abundant amount of adornments that I ve acquired throughout the years, and had to do some major home remedies that saved the day. I was curious what my risk factors are for getting into some real trouble in the future if I just continue to treat my ankle bling like....well....ankle bling. Thanks for hearing me out! I have tons of pics as well if you are interested in checking them out. Thanks! Clairissa Silva in Portland Oregon | Here is what I understood your problem is at present-You have an open skin wound at the site of your implant which is not healing. The risks are many in case of a gaping skin wound. From cellulitis to gangrene. Have you sought opinion of a cosmetic surgeon for a skin graft? It is not advisable to keep an open wound that wouldn't heal. If possible please upload pictures here to get a clear idea of the extent of your injury. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sir my query is i am having a baby girl , her weight is 8.8 kg and her birth weight was 3.2 and she is 1 year old now. I am giving her 5 times a meal which are healthy but still she s not gaining wt but she is active and one thing that always make me worry that she do potty 4 times a day . is this the reason that she is not gaining weight and how can i improve on this. | In the first place, you are absolutely incorrect in assuming that your child is not gaining weight. She is absolutely fine, as far as I can judge. While it is mentioned in books that child Chat Doctor. It also depends on the genes she has inherited. For example, either you or your spouse may have been like this at 1 year of age! And the child is following in your/their footsteps! Doing 4 stools every day is normal for her, so don't worry about this. A change in stool pattern is abnormal. Otherwise, every child has a different routine for stooling. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i m 18 year old my height is 5 f and i m suffering from typhiod fever .i had become the victom of it before. when i was 9 year old and again at the age of 14 and now i m again suffering from it i want to know that can i eat yogurt and noodles during typhiod | Hello there, Typhoid recurs due to exposure to a contaminated source of water or due to eating non-vegetarian food like eggs, fish meat that is not prepared hygienically. You can have yogurt and noodles but preferably homemade. Also, as you will have bouts of lethargy and tiredness-Coconut water, bananas are beneficial to get rid of the tiredness. You can also have a diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and greens and take care of your protein intake. Buttermilk, curd, whey protein can be added to your diet. Avoid oily or heavy food as it will make you more lethargic. Precautions that you can take is always Chat Doctor. Either boiled or filtered. If travelling carry your own water bottle or |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have high blood pressure I take my meds .I wasn t the best at taking them regularly but I do now.Lately within the last few weeks I feel a numbness/tinglely feeling in my left hand that won t go away there is history of diebeties and high blood pressure in my family.What is that will I be ok. | Hello, I understand that this cannot be related to high blood pressure. Because if its due to high blood pressure than it must start the pain from the shoulder and not only in the wrist and hand. This might be related to neuropathy and needs a proper physical examination. Also, you need to get the assessment of the cervical spine as the pain you spoke which is tingling in nature, so we may need an MRI of the neck. Just get hold of the Orthopedist and get it examined. Most cases respond well with proper and timely intervention. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Our adult son (30 years old) doesnt seem to care about his appearance, I dont think he actually sees it. He will shave, think he is done; but, he has clearly missed some spots. His truck is packed with garbage i.e. food containers, bottles, etc. Basically, he is a slob! We have told him to seek help; just not sure what his issues are. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Being slob and irresponsible never means a person has some mental disorder. That shows negative attitude. He is slob because he has not come across anything which teases his responsibility. He needs to have responsibility. Furthermore, he should learn from circumstances. Furthermore, he will get those lessons and one day he will be a responsible person. Wait for that to happen. Meanwhile, you may talk to a psychological counselor for help. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi ,fi start to use crest 3d white with some crest ehitestrips treatment and i found after one week that i had some small pimple or bump and one big on my down lips it s natural? | Hello and thank you for your question. A tooth whitener which is generally HY Chat Doctor. These products may cause an irritation or bumps on the outside of the mouth. If this occurs you may have a sensitivity to the product. Make sure that you don't have any lay on the surface of your skin and keep it on your teeth. Pimples are products of bacterial infections in the pores of your skin. Since these products do not contain pimple causing bacteria, it is unlikely that they would cause these issues. Irritation, tooth sensitivity to cold, and gingival soreness and signs that too much has been used and have been in contact with other places other than your teeth. Remember that tooth sensitivity caused by whitening agents is temporary and can be relieved with an anti-sensitive toothpaste. Best regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son has had a wound on his back that has not healed x1 week. He has also had loose stools runny nose and what seems to be an uri. He also has reactive airway disease. i have also had a wound appear on my neck this week and have had headaches. Could any of this be from mrsa? | Hello, MRSA may cause damage to many organs, but the clinical picture of your son probably relates to a viral infection. MRSA can cause sinusitis which usually presents with headaches, nasal congestion and perhaps even fever. I could not tell by your description. Nobody could tell you, actually. Cultures are needed to diagnose infections by specific pathogens. Normally in cases like that, doctors do not ask for cultures. I could not also comment on your wound. This description is too vague to be assessed. It could be better assessed in a clinical encounter. If you could provide a good quality picture, it would probably help. In general, MRSA is not a common pathogen in normal individuals. Risk factors for having MRSA include MRSA carriers (MRSA can reside in their noses), hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis patients, diabetes, cancer, hospitalization, stroke etc. Of course close contacts can acquire MRSA from high risk patients. So the answer is that unless you have any of the above you're not likely to have MRSA. I hope I've ad Chat Doctor. Kind Regards! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | pain like pulled musle on lower rib cage behind right breast. generated from sternum when i was trying to open a stuck jar cover. could i have injured a fibroid??? or is there actual muscle there. hurts to move, cough. tried ibuprophen and tylenol but neither on releived the pain??? | Respected User, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.* In our clinic we recommend combination of oral Tramadol HY Chat Doctor. * Should refrain from heavy work, sleeping on that shoulder.* Deep breathing exercises help.* Consult your Consultant Surgeon if not satisfied within 2-3 days of the above treatment to rule out any other underlying pathology in form of ligament tear. Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Chat Doctor and viewing my answer. Regards. Hope you get well soon from this condition. Bye dear take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sure! I have lateral knee pain just below the patella, about 45 degrees. There is pinpoint pain on a particular spot, and the pain can radiate down my outer left leg, and sometimes up into the thigh aswell. I can go for a few days with no real pain, and then it will start again. I had no actual injury, however I am a full time professional snowboarder, spending 60-70 hours/week locked into a stance which has my left foot forward and my body slightly rotated to the left. I realise this puts a lot of pressure on my right leg, as I am driving most of my weight through the right foot/knee/hip. The pain began nearly a month ago, and I really can t specifiy what sets it off. Sometimes walking is painlesss, sometimes it hurts. I have looked into the possibility of ITBS, what do you think? Thanks, Kylie | Hello, I have studied your case. This can be ITS. Gradual knee flexion and extension in lateral position will help. Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, Foam Roller IT Band exercises will help you can learn them from your physiotherapist. For early healing you can take Tab Colin [it C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,I m woman 31 yrs old and yesterday was my 15th day n gone through sonography in which right ovary is 15mms and left is nil and endo is 8 mms. so can i conceive? tomorrow i will go through sonography again. doctor told me that if your endo will incrase by 9 mm thn you can conceive by IUI. what is the increament size of endo day by day? | Hi, there is no fixed rate of endometrial lining growth. The thing is that if your endometrium thickness is more than 8 mm on day of injection of rupture, there is a good chance of getting pregnant. The endometrial thickness increases after the ovulation and changes the pattern also. So, you can take injection for rupturing the follicles when endometrium is more than 8 mm. GUI can be done the next day. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 10 yr old daughter experienced vomiting Friday and a high fever of 103. She started coughing and sneezing the following day and her eyes are red and drainy the last 3 days, complained of stomach pain still though the vomiting has not continued. I am worried because her fever is still mid 102 s this is the 4th day... | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi .. For about a week now I have noticed this weird rash that is blotchy and bumps that are a little raised and itchy it comes and goes and it actually went away for 2 days and then came back just now but was all over my body and a little warm .. I noticed when I get a little stressed or nervous/excited/anxious it gets more intensified .. Can you please help? | Hi.thanks for the query. The symptoms you mention seem to be a part of a disorder known as URTICARIA. This is manifested either for few days or months to years depending upon the severity. Although it is not something that you should be very worried about, it runs a prolonged course of exacerbations and remissions in most cases. As IT IS ONLY A WEEK, I suggest you go ahead with a course of oral anti-histaminic medicines which are available OTC in most countries. If it is persistent over 6-8 weeks, you might require a blood test to be done. Observe your daily routine carefully. Rightly said, some people do see the lesions after stress etc. In some, a particular kind of food/inhalation may cause it. Take care! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 2-year old son has loose discharge,and it is often diarrhea-like. Today, for instance, it was soupy loose and orange. He has not eaten foods that typically result in this color. His doctor believes he is allergic to milk, so we have avoided all milk products. The poor little guy tries to go to the bathroom on the toilet, but has released his load before getting there! Any ideas? | Hi, It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kids having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My wife 47 year old with createnine ranging from 2-8---2.4--2.2--2---2.4 in last six months. recent check up uric acid is in border line urea getting higher at 62. take regular medicine for calcium , selcal os, renhold, febutus, high pressuremedicine tezloc 40 am. urine is foamy. last two days her ankle and knee of left leg is swealing. She had earlier slip disk problem. left knee join cant move forward and backward. What sort of test and medicine should be taken. already started taking neurobion injection. after one inj not relieved | Dear Concerned., Thanks for writing to us. Let us analyze each of the reports., (A)The uric acid is in borderline therefore the Gouty Arthritic problem is ruled out. But refrain from Alcohol and high Protein Diet (Boiled Veggies are good for her)as the uric acid may raise if they are not stopped. Colchicine and allopurinol need not be started at this juncture.(B)Serum Urea and Creatinine are definitely high indicating Target Organ Damage due to uncontrolled HT/Hypertensive Nephropathy. Foamy Urine is mentioned but no report of Luminaria? It could be due to Luminaria. The ankle and knee swelling are due to pitting type of Pedal Edema.\u00a9For PIED(Prolapsed InterVertebral Disc), Consult a Physiotherapist for SWD and Traction//Usual preventive measures like not bending, not squatting/using hard bed rest/Lumbosacral belt/not lifting weights have to be followed. Pls consult a Physician and Cardiologist/Nephrologist for assessment of Cardiac Status// Kidney Status//any change in class of medications required. Wishing you a speedy recovery., Best Regards., Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi i have had pain in my stomach and lower back this is now coming into 5th week the first few weeks i couldnt even walk Now iv had lots of different tablets been back and forward with this pain and noone can tell what it is im at my wits end any idea i suffer from diverticulitus its not the same pain .If i lay in bed its the only pain relief iv had | HI, Sometimes pain caused by slipped disc can also radiate to abdomen with relief after sleeping, lying down you may need to see a spine specialist or get a spine MRI to rule out the same. If you have had diverticulitis in past worthwhile getting an CT scan of abdomen to rule out acute diverticulitis. It is unlikely if there is no fever, or vomiting. Hope this answers your query. Please do reply in case of any further questions. Wish you a speedy recovery. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello please I forgot to take my Ginet 84 contraceptive yesterday, now 24 hrous later I have realised when I went to take another one....what does this mean? Am I safe? Or do I have to use extra contraceptive for 2weeks? Thanks soooo much for your help | Hello misunderstand your concerning 84 is oral contraceptive pill contain both estrogen and progesterone. It is very effective and successful in preventing pregnancy (success rate 98-98 percent) if it should be taken regular o time very day. If you missed one pill then take two pills simultaneously on the nest day. Take the rest of pill as regular. Missing one tablet does not affect protection against pregnancy. No need to use extra contraceptive pill. Take remaining tablet regular on fix time (make habit to take on fix time, put reminder in the mobile). Hope this may help you Best regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Yes, I have a client who is 50 years old, mild mr, who is about 510, 260 lbs. She is on abilify. She has been attacking her staff, she is unable to sleep at night, she has episodes of constipation and diarrhea. I am looking at the side effects of Ability and it seems as though it may be exacerbating some of her symptoms. The list of side effects is rather long, and I am rather sleepy, can you tell me if Ability could be causing some of these symptoms? I am her Dieititan, of course trying to assist her in losing, without success. Sorry I did not know that there was a charge for this service. I have Teledoc for myself. This question is for a client.I will withdraw the question. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an anti-psychotic medication, which can be used in patients with MR who have psychotic symptoms or aggressive / violent behavior. Now, regarding the side effects of Abilify, constipation, dyspepsia (indigestion) or other bowel disturbances are relatively common. So, it is likely that the worsening of your clients bowel disturbances could be related to Abilify. Usually, these side effects are temporary and tend to subside withing a couple of weeks. I would suggest that you ask her to take plenty of fluids and a firebrick diet. In case her symptoms are persistent or worsening, then you have to discuss with her doctor about considering other options. Wish you all the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a moderate size knee joint effusion and diffuse high grade partial thickness chondral loss of medial patellar facet, patellar ridge and central femoral trochlea. Can this be repaired with something other than surgery or is arthoscopic possible? | Osteoarthritis can be managed conservatively also by taking Glucosamine, installed, diclofenac meds. Wearing knee brace and hot fomentation and application of Voltaren gel. If degenerative disease has advanced, open surgical debridement is preferable to arthroscopic as wider exposure and accessibility is made possible. If age is above 55 years, a partial or total knee replacement may be done. Patel KO femoral arthritis can be better managed conservatively or by patellectomy and dedication of qua Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Doctor, My son age 20 dignosed for jaundice and his Bilirubin . Total is 11.6 mg/dl. As prescribed by doctor here in Sharjah, he is on following medicines for last 6 days - Essentiale 300 mg, Legalon 70 mg, Liv-52 and Cetil 500 mg. Pls advise , if the above medicines are suitable and can reduce the Bilirubin, as he has to go for medical check up soon for his immigration formalities. Or he needs any other medicine to control the jaundice. Pls adv by return. Awaiting.Regards Arjumand. | Hello, I had gone through your question and understand your concern for your son. As per the information available from your side, Your sons' bilirubin is very high, and your doctor has suggested him proper treatment, so follow your doctors advise. I would also suggest you to check serum SGPT level, which is helpful in follow up of the treatment. I would like to give few additional advise like take plenty of sugar and fluid, avoid unnecessary Chat Doctor. Don't worry, he will be alright within a week or so and then he can go for medical check up. So don't give any further medicines to your son and keep him under observation, he will be fine soon. Hope this answers your question and feel free to ask any further follow-up questions directly to me, I will be happy to guide you in right direction. Wish you and your son a very healthy life ahead. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi i have pain in the left side abdominal ribcage under my left pec about 2 and half inches down.i went to the gym earlier and ive never experienced this before when i breath in theres slite pain but not a great deal, also im finding it hard to eat.could you help? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read the history and understood it. This is a classical costo-chon Chat Doctor. -Rest to the area by means of strapping with the Adhesive tapes during the deep Expiration phase. This will limit the movement, reduce the pain and give rest for healing to occur.-Anti-inflammatory medicines in full dose as per the weight.-Steroids if required for its strong anti-inflammatory role.-Las ix to reduce the edema. This sort of treatment helps all my patients. And should help you too. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good afternoon My name is T,lnk,mi from Macedonia .I have 43 years oldMy question is | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, from the history given here I could say that you are having degenerative disc disease of a lumber spine, acupuncture won't work here, you have to see the neurologist for perfect treatment if you have not done the MRI study then get it done it and have opinion form neurologist, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had a blister like on my genital 4weeks ago and my family doctor prescribed a antibiotic cream to apply localy .it took 3weeks to get better. Now I have a pain on the same side where the infection was in my lower abdomen and there is physical reverence of swelling plus my left testicule is very sensitive. What do you think could be the problem? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I would say that your past history of lesion that you had, and you had treatment for that that is nothing to do with the present complain of pain, this could be functional one you need to wait for sometime this would disappear if not the can try the Tab Dicyclomine three times in day, even if this is persistence then this need to be examined clinically hope this information helps you, have a nice day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good evening. My son came home from UMaine Orono and caught a cold. He s had it for at least 3 weeks. Congestion (coughing up alot of phlegm), slight fever, hot/cold flashes,aches and pains etc. He s visited the campus health center 2 times. They gave him an inhaler and took x rays that showed congestion. He hasn t improved and it s been 2 almost 3 weeks. Thanks for any advice. | Hi, I admire your positive outlook and congratulate you for the attitude I guess you have cough, fever and chest congestion There are lots of pathological disorders associated with your problems However, let me give my opinion here. As per your symptoms' history is concerned you are already under treatment by your local doctor. And your history indicates you have an infection. So your doctor must have advised you an antibiotic if not ask them to add in IV line. Do a blood WBC, DC and ESR test. If possible do a blood culture to identify any specific bacteria present or not. Do check his sputum for pus cell and AFB. If required send to lab for Culture for tuberculosis because in every cough more than 3 weeks we recommend a sputum\u2019RE/ME/Culture). You can take any cough preparation with bronco dilators to remove cough. Discuss with your doctor to add cough formula(terbutaline sulfate+bromine+ guaiphenesin+ammonium chloride)For this you need experts guidance by your treating Doctor. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello my sister came home today and said the dr told her he seen blotches on her teeth and that it could be bonne cancer . This is tuff and scary to deal with he wants to look again .She has to follow up with him in a wk for the second go round to see if its for sure. Just want to know what kind of cancer if it is she looking forward to? | Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. To detect any type of cancer certain biopsies are done and mere glancing at a lesion cannot confirm a lesion to be cancer.Therefore, please donor be worried. Also give us complete history and symptoms so that we can arrive at a conclusion. Does she have any pain, bleeding,tumor like growth in gum or jaw? Does she find difficulty eating or swallowing? IF any habits, please mention. Answer these queries to help you better. Thanks. Wish you good health. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sir.. I really doubt if this feeling is still a costochondritis.. I always felt pain at my chest, back, both arms and legs, jaw and even in throat sometimes..and I always felt dizziness and after I ate like at dinner time, I used to vomit and Ive got to vomit like a color pink blood..what will I do? | Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted you are complaining omitting and chest pain... Let me know you gastric cause can lead to referred chest pain... So you could have ulcer in stomach or chronic inflammation that can lead such presentation... Omeprazole like acid suppressing Chat Doctor. ... If still cause not clear endoscopy after your examination advisable to investigate further... And in Costco |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi doc. 2 months ago i once noted upon movement of my left leg while sitting down a sudden shooting pain on my inner thigh. i was so in pain that i have to hold my left thigh just to position in back because i might have wrongly turned it. since then i have slight pain in my left thigh when walking. my mother noticed i was walking awkwardly. i searched the internet and it was a positive trendelenburg sign. but when i take pain relievers like mefenamic the pain subsides and somehow i managed to walk a bit straight when theres no pain. i also noticed i cannot do a straight leg raise on my left leg while lying in supine position. when i try to raise my left leg i can see the muscles of my thigh twitching all over like they are not in synchrony. | Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there is pain in your thigh. Another possibility of hip pathology. I will advise you to do MRI spine and hip after clinical examination. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hii dr.. i am 33 yrs old ,i got married since one yr .i resently found varicocele in my lt side..i am working in dubai.its mild degree.dr told me to take tablet for 3 months. i will go vaccation on october.shall i try to get pregnent to my wife on october and post pond my surgery may b next yr..it might b on april...bc my wife also working abord..kindly reply to me sir thank u.. | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In Short |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | gd evening dr.im nitu sharma my marriage was held in 25th april 2012 after 4-5 month of my marriage im pregnant but my badluck was that after 4-5 month of my pregnancy my doctor said to me that aboad your baby she suggested me for foetal well being,after my abortion i want to be pregnant but i failed,now im in delhi and i consult a doctor nearby annd she suggested me for ccq100.i take it during 14th jan to18th jan iwant to ask you that is it work or not. | Hi, CCQ is a very good Chat Doctor. It helps in increasing the size and number of eggs. It increases the chances of pregnancy. When egg size will reach 17 or 18 mm, you will get one injection for rupture, and then you have to be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. You should also take progesterone after that for 2 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My dentist has referred me to another dentist t do a root canal on tooth #18. I have tossed around the idea of just having it pulled but was told the tooth above it would start getting long and longer with time if there was not tooth beneath it. Is this true and how long would that take for the tooth the do that? | Hello have read your query. Yes that's true. If opposing tooth is not present den the tooth ll try to move to fill that place or until any resistance is reached. This is called physiological migration of teeth. And if u extract your molar your opposing molar ll not contribute in mastication also. But in case of third molar if you don't want to go for act you can get it extracted. Hope this ans helpsRegards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 14 yr old son just found a hard lump just below his right collar bone, on his breast bone or rib cage area? no pain involved, but it is about the size of a fifty cent piece...very athletic boy but doesnt remember hitting that area recently...your best guess?? | Hi, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor virtual Clinic. I reviewed all the details of your query, in context of the painless hard lump below right collar bone. Based on the facts of your query, You seem to have Costco Chat Doctor. You don't have history of any recent viral/bacterial infection in the area around it and hence no question of it being lymphadenitis there. Being athletic, the only possibility is Costo-chon |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Doctor, i am 41 years old male unmarried. I have lot of confusions fear and anxiety unnecessary thoughts which is repeatedly coming in mind and make me fear. In the year 2007 when I was in an official meeting I felt giddiness and as if a kind of flying and imbalance in my body and the fear which i had aggravated it, I consulted my Doctor and he advised me to take Clonozepam tabletsI am taking it till now and my doctor says i can take it whenever i feel anxious. Kindly advise me please | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Anxiety is a state of mind. It is not a disease but a disorder. Anxiety is fear of a subject or object non-existing. Simply said, it is a fear of the fear. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Lifestyle changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc. are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you to change your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Last night I was awakened with a sharp electric-type pain in my tongue. It happened twice in the night. I am 59 years old and this has never happened to me before. When I touch the side of my tongue there is a bit of sensitivity and tenderness. What could be causing this? What type of doctor should I see an ENT? | Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The electric shock type of pain in the tongue could be because of the neuralgia of the lingual nerve. Consult an oral physician to rule out neuralgia from other conditions like any lesions over the tongue. If it is because of neuralgia then you have to consult a neurophysician and start with carbamazepine therapy. I hope my answer will help you, take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Over the past month i have been getting symptoms of pregnancy. i have random head aches, backaches, the whole month i have had very painful cramps. running to the bathroom, nausea all the time, every thing i smell or eat makes me a little sick. i have a lot of gas from both ends, my breast are not sore but they have gotten bigger and the ring around it has also gotten larger. anything i take for these pains it still will not go away. i just received my period not to long ago. It was lighter than usual and it lasted the normal days. after my cycle i did take a pregnancy test after and it came back negative. I am still feeling the same problems i had before my period. i am a diabetic and i do know some of these symptoms can be cause by that. i still would like to know if i could be pregnant? | Hallow Dear, Engorgement of the breasts, widening of the areola and nausea are definitely suggesting the possibility of pregnancy. Though breast engorgement can take place if you out on weight, the areola will not widen without pregnancy. The other battery of symptoms you have mentioned are not pertaining to pregnancy. However, you got your menses, though scantier in amount. Your urine pregnancy test also was negative. This rules out the possibility of pregnancy. Urine pregnancy test done within first week of missed period can give false negative test. I would advise you to get Beta Chat Doctor test done which gives reliable test even before missing a period. Else ultrasonography done about 10 days after missed period gives direct visual evidence. Since you did not miss period, but had scanty period, consider that as missed period for the sake of planning these tests for confirmation of pregnancy status. I am more concerned and impressed with the widening of areola; hence do not want to right off the possibility of pregnancy without confirmation. I hope this helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a rib at the bottom of my ribcage that I believe is subluxated at the spine. I only have pain on the right side of my spine at that rib. This has been for over a year. My doctor pressed at places on my back but couldnt duplicate the problem. He sent me for general back therapy that didnt help. I can be o.k. at times until I twist the wrong way. Rolling over in bed aggravates the pain. How can something like this be treated? | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your problem look the exact cause of your pain is still unclear what I could guess from the history given here, in my opinion it would be much better to know the underlying cause treating the symptoms is not the ideal way, still I would suggest taking the Tab Acetaminophen with Ibuprofen three times in day with Tab Alprazolam 0.5 mg at bedtime, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | yes my husband went to sleep and when i tried to wake him he was confussed and didnt know who or were he was at he also had a 13in cut on his left legg it was 2 1/2 wide and 2 in deep they said he had wet gangren so they took his legg off above the knee he still dont know anything yet sometimes he see me and calls me by name they say all of his organs are fine and working good so can you tell me what i need to know will he come back to himself or not | Hello, Thank you for your query. I do understand that it must be a hard period to yourself. But I believe I would be interested to know the age of your husband and also some facts about any other condition he suffers from, like Diabetes/ Hypertension (high blood pressure)/ Asthma/ Alcohol use etc. details. But, from whatever the brief history that has been provided, I believe your husband might be suffering from what we call as \"Acute Confusion State\" also called an s \"Delirium\" technically. It would have so many causes, and it needs to be investigated thoroughly and once the cause is found out, it can be reversed by treating the cause. On several occasions, it would be difficult to find a proper cause in which case, many a times symptomatic management itself would set right the condition. So you may request your doctors whether your husband has been worked up to rule out any possible cause and if yes, then to take a repeat opinion from a Physician/ Neurologist and Psychiatrist and other concerned specialists if any. I hope this answers your query satisfactorily, in case you have any more doubts, I would be very glad to reply to the best possible. Thank you and wish your husband a faster recovery. Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi im pregnant and today i went to the doctor to get results from a blood test that was done last appointment and i was told that my red blood cells are not growing how they are suppose to that have a weird color and a weird shape i wanted to know what can be the cause of that | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Stoppage of growth of red blood cells could imply that there is depression of red blood cell production. This can be due to bone marrow depression, increased destruction of red blood cells or blood loss. You need to get some investigations to know the status of red blood cells by a peripheral blood smear examination and related red blood cell indices- MTV. MCH and MCHC. These investigations will determine the type of anemia and thus its management can be planned. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I did IVF and had a scan at 5 weeks 6 days where the yolk sac was seen but no fetal pole. My gestational sack measured 5mm and yolk sack measured 1mm. Today I went in at 6 weeks and 5 days and the gestational sack measured 7mm and yolk sack measured 3mm. I believe I had a late implanter but could it have implanted so late to have these pore results. They want me to start a DandC but I just can t yet so I asked for another ultrasound. It is scheduled for 7 weeks and 5 days. Could you please tell me if there is any hope. | Hallow Dear, The very fact gestational sac and yolk sac are showing progressive growth, the implantation seems to be successful in your case. You should try to get the information about the fetal pole in the gestational sac which proves this to be fairly normal conception. Please ask this to your doctor. Meanwhile, please continue to take Tab. Folic acid daily. This will help good implantation and development of placenta and the baby. I hope this helps you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My son has had a headache tummy cramps lethargic sore eyes, ears a rash on n off , 2 severe cases of hives that covered his body with no known cause or change in lifestyle n enviro. This is the 9th wk. Went tonhospital as he could not move his limbs. Systems come n go but headaches stay. Had 3 sets of blood an EEG n MRI n no answers yet. EEG n MRI still to come. | Hi.... by what you quote I feel that you were son might be having a connective tissue disorder. The Rash and skin changes you are observing could be vasculitis or dermatological manifestation of the connective tissue disorder. Tummy cramps is another symptom which is suggestive of this disorder. If u were your pediatrician I would suggest getting a CBC, ESR, CRP and ANA done. I suggest you consult with your pediatrician regarding this and proceed further. Regards - |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been experiencing lower abdominal pains which I naturally assumed were normal period pains as I was about to come on. However, my period appears to be late and I am still experiencing the pains on and off. Am worried there is a chance I am pregnant. | Hi. Thanks for your query. The simple tests of Urine pregnancy test and ultrasonography can confirm whether you are pregnant or not. The pain in the lower abdomen can be due to may other reasons, pregnancy can not cause pain unless there is threatened abortion or so. Appendicitis, salpingitis, ovarian cysts, PID. Colitis and enteritis all can cause similar pains. I would advise you the following |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am Deepak 5 years age i had infection in my lower belly and testies(these got swollen),I got clinical treatment in a hospital.But i could never get my testies in the same shape and strength and i feel that the left testis is bigger than the right one.When i touch them somtimes i feel pain,Is it the reason of my infertility problems.I am 27, 5feet 4 inches 65 kg. | Hai Deepak, For a normal man usually the left testicle is little larger and little lower than the right one. As you got a history of infection in testes, so possibly to rule out any lump or mass in both testes (testicular atrophy) or any abnormality in the structure like epididymitis, orchids and other related organs should be detected. Pain will be there occasionally. Because of position discomfort. Frequent, regular pain should be ruled out. Bacterial infection will cause structural damage to testis that will lead to infertility (if left untreated.)do a semen analysis to rule out the infertility and status of testis. Kindly consult a physician with that report for further clarification. Thank you Hope I answered you query. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | good morning .my son of 22 yrs is having abdominal pain in his left side.it is painful when he cough . he has no fever nor vomitting nor dhiarrea.he says it get better after he has eaten. just last week he said he lifted a heavy pale of paint.. what should i do..is it hernia or appendix or just a muscle spain. thank you | Hellos is simply a muscle spasm in the abdominal and has been caused by lifting the heavy weight. There is nothing o worry and do the followings him not to lift any weight local hot fomentation twice a damask him to refrain from doing any exerciseGive him an anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen in combination with a muscle relaxant, like FLEXION MR, three times a day for 5 days. If he has some cough, give some anti-tussive syrup. Thanks |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My mother is 82 years old, has dementia and is progressing quite fast according to the doctor, was diagnosed having lung cancer a few weeks ago, and was given 3 to 6 months to live? The family members plan to tell her about her having cancer or a tumor. I have to concerns | Hi, Thanks for writing in. You might discuss with other members of the family and assess her general condition. Instead of using the word cancer, you might put it across as a disease which requires long duration care and treatment. Her wishes are to be respected and this might be done by talking about her general condition regularly and trying to know what she feels about herself. Dementia is a difficult situation, and it is possible that she might not be able to understand the seriousness of her situation. In view of this it will be good to ad Chat Doctor. In the end we want her to live in comfort and with the least pain possible. Please discuss with the pain relief doctor and provide adequate medicine and nutrition. Please do not worry. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My wife is undergoing treatment from Dr.Suresh Ninan, for mania and is regularly using Trilith SR 450 (2 tabs) daily. What are the side effects on regular use of lithium? She is facing so many problems now ( no proper balance while walking, eye sight problem, shivering for hands etc). Can she stop lithium tabs? | His understand your concern. If she is better with that treatment than no need to stop it. Just go for serum lithium level to check toxicity. Common side effect is nausea, vomiting, fine tremor in hands, poly dyspepsia etc. But side effect is correlated with serum lithium level. So go for it. There are some other alternatives for lithium or other medicines that reduce lithium toxicity. Take advise from your doctor. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I am working in night shifts and my intake of water is less. At present i am suffering from typhoid fever and i am suffering from constipation too can i take Cremadiet. I am scare because as it is fibre content the person who is suffering from typhoid can take or not please suggest. | Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Typhoid fever is very high in fever. You might have got Tidal Positive. That has no significance. Only its rising liters are significant. So, give details about your fever and also attach the reports. For constipation, you can take high fiber diet. Take medicines if it doesn't respond to dietary changes. This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please. Stay Healthy. ChatDoctor, MD |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Dr! My baby is 2 yrs old she have continue fever we showed her to a general practitioner he advised us to give her to give Meftal P 4ml, Zifi CV syrup 4 ml but she is not improving. moreover she have coughing & she is not eating anything whenever I have given medication she vomits it out. can u help me with this. Thanks | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Meftal-P contains Metonymic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Metal. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a severe TBI survivor with ongoing issues (26 years post) and one is chronic pain. I was started on this for the pain. Have you heard of others doing this? I was not addicted to anything, I was taking 2 hydrocodone a day only for pain. I have to take phenobarbital for seizures and am allergic to many others. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI can understand your problem, I think your traumatic brain injury turns in to the post-traumatic disorders, person who is suffering from this kind of disease can do it, as you have asked here, but this is not hard to forget the incidence, I would advise you to go for counseling this is the best option you have, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice life. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi, I am suffering with breast tb.I have started its treatment for 10 days.My both feet (anklet side) has swollen.I am feeling pain(not too much).I am taking forecox 2 tablets daily,supradyn,pan-d,benadon.may you tell me why i am feeling such problem | Thanks for asking your question I completely understand your question actually you have to continue with the treatment as per recommended dosage for anti tb Chat Doctor. Complete the course for 6 months. Tb is curable. For pedal edema, may be your total proteins may be low so start having more of proteins like soybean, boiled egg white or a protein powder. Keep your feet always elevated while on bed by putting a pillow under.u may consult a pulmonologist if it doesn't subside in a day or two to rule out any cardiac cause.thanks/ regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | i was using trimop forte 1 tablets once in two days which contain 25 mg of trioxsalen and now because of unavailability of trimop forte tablets now i am taking only trimop tablet which contains 5 mg of same contain.i want to know that how should i take this trimop tablet??2 tablet once in two days or same as last .... | Hi, Morales are a bit tricky and the effect of a new formulation often is not the same even if the milligrams are the same. Basically, one has to see how it goes and adjust the dose up or down depending. It needs careful monitoring as it can cause skin reactions other than the ones desired and affect lens opacity. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I had my chest problems 8 months ago and My doctor advised e to take Fixcom 4 for 2 months and Fixcom 3 for 4 months, ive done that already but after 2 months I feel the same way, do I have to undergo another Xray or take more medicines of Fixcom 3? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. You are taking treatment for tuberculosis. Fix com 4 and Fix com 3 are combination of anti-tubercular Chat Doctor. You have taken correct dose for correct interval. Recurrence of TB is common. And in your case possibility of recurrence is more because you are feeling similar symptoms after completion of treatment. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x-ray. You may need sputum AFB culture and sensitivity to rule out M |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Well to stay on the topic of xanex, or any benzo to to help with my drug induced anxiety. I am afraid I have damaged my brain from heavy LSD and ecstasy abuse. What I cant wrap my head around is any time I tried a stimulant I had a normal reaction, but after a few times my anxiety would be so severe that I could walk out if my house and wouldnt recognize the environment. Where to go, I appeared as if I was mentally challenged. Now add 5 mg to using meth I could have a political debate with you. Otherwise I would hide in my room only hearing my heart pounding and whole body shaking, Lastly, I would forget anything I recently learned after a binge, till I downed boos +benzos. Any explanation? And working on healing my brain. | Hi, You seem to have developed an anxiety disorder which tends to persist even after you have given up Ecstasy and LSD. Both alcohol and benzodiazepines act on GAZA receptors which have a role in anxiety and so make you feel better initially by cutting down anxiety. But when the blood levels fall, anxiety returns. The best treatment for you would be to start a SSRI antidepressant like Pail or Zoloft or any similar medicine. It will cure the anxiety without the risk of becoming dependent again. Best wishes. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi im XXXX im trying to conceive with pcos this month my egg got ruptured on 25th day of my cycle im ovulating by own my doctor have put me in duphaston 10 mg tablet twice a day after food for 10 days can i become pregnant with this one im really confused because im just 20 yrs now married can u pls help me omn this ........ | Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorDuphaston is a progesterone preparation. Progestreone is a naturally occurring female hormone. Its role is to produce secretory change in the endometrium. During the first half of the cycle there is proliferation of the endometrium and during the second half there is secretory change. Secretory change prepares the endometrium for implantation. If pregnancy occurs then progesterone maintains the pregnancy for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks placenta takes over. So, progesterone maintains pregnancy. In the absence of progesterone pregnancy cannot be sustained, and it results in pre-term labor, abortions etc. Progesterone is also indicated in other conditions like irregular menstrual cycle, other menstrual disorders, infertility etc. The role of progesterone is to regularize the cycle in case you have irregular cycles.PCs is another issue. It is due to abnormality of ovulation where the ovum/ egg does not mature. Progesterone is not used for that purpose. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I seem to be getting a bad taste in my mouth due to my wisdom teeth , the thing is i had my wisdom tooth since i was 19 and it has never been a bother. A few weeks ago i had a small pain on my wisdom teeth but it came and go with no problem, and then after that i have been getting a really bad taste in my mouth but no pains what so ever, i have something orange when i look at it, i tried brushing my teeth and it wont come out, and i have no idea what it is but its giving me a really bad taste which i know its infection. But still what is it? | Hello and thank you for your question. Most likely you have an infection called peritonitis around the tooth. The bad taste you are sensing is bacteria, food debris and exudate. This infection can become quite painful. It would be best to have your wisdom teeth taken out. They are allowing a passage between your mouth to inside your bone putting you at risk for a very painful infection. Best bet is that your taste would go away with the removal of the teeth. Best wishes and good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Some kind of lump on my leg right above my knee there s two of them and they re swollen and warm to the touch but they don t hurts but they re really itchy and I m not sure I couldn t find a enter Point like a bite or anything but it itches can you help | Hello, I have studied your case. As pre your history infection may not be completely debriefed. You may need to investigate like CRP, CBC, ESRPCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism. If infection is persistent operation is required. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. i am having severe abdominal pain. it is mainly around my naval and hurts when i touch the skin, or push on my belly button area... also it hurts to walk, move and situp. sometimes when i am walking i literally double over in pain.. almost falling to the ground. I have been to the emergency room friday night.. and the doctor informed that it was just muscle pain... becuase the urine sample came back negative. i also just got over a yeast infection. Can you help me ?Katie | Hi. Thanks for your query. The cause of the pain as you described around the naval on touching the skin, on walking, on bending, moving, sit-up and so on can be an infection in the umbilical region due to an infected umbilical granuloma or infection in the area which has spread around. With severe abdominal pain you can always consult a Surgeon and a Neurologist to see if the sensory system is at fault. Get examined by a General Surgeon, get ultrasonography done, a 5-day course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines and take full rest. You may be fine . Take Proper treatment for Yeast infection. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have been diagnosed with a calcification below the collarbone above the 1st rib and will be seeing a Rhuemetologist. What exactly is a calcification? I had rectal cancer in 2001, stage II, lower anterior resection and 6 months chemo. My oncologist is referring me over, should I be concerned, I have discomfort in my chest in that area and have been having low blood pressure with fainting type dizziness. | Dear patient Calcification is deposition of calcium at abnormal sites where normally it is not found for example in lung. You have hot calcification below clavicle and mostly in lung apex. Since you have been treated for rectal cancer with chemotherapy damage to vascular tissue and lung alveoli might have occurred which leads to abnormal calcification. Another possibility is calcification of subclavian artery which lies just low clavicle since you are having dizziness and fainting. You need to consult your oncologist and get I ourselves examined. All the best. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Doctor, My wife is carrying now with 33 weeks 3 day and we went for scanning today and doctor said baby head growth is 72% and its in oval shape. this condition is called dolico cephaly . Could you please tell us the consequences? Regards, Arjun Bhukya | Hello, Dolichocephaly is not always serious, since the condition ranges from mild to severe. But it can be associated with developmental disabilities that can result in mental retardation or Psychological problems such as poor self-esteem, depression when your kid gets older. An abnormal shape of skull may lead to difficulties with chewing, swallowing, and breathing. There is an option of surgery with best results. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had my gallbladder out on October 17th (laproscopic). I just found a small pea sized lump under the center of right right rib cage. Could it have anything to do with the surgery, or should I see my doctor? I have had some minor stabbing pains in that area the last week or so, and the lump is slightly sore if I mash on it. | Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I suspect it is not related to your laparoscopic cholecystectomy. I think you might have the fatty lump called lipoma. It is usually painless. But some lipomas are painful on applying pressure. The pain indicates either it may compress the nerves or new blood vessels growing in lipoma. It is usually benign and does not need any surgery. If it is too much painful, you have consulted the surgeon and plan for removal by simple excision. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 20, 59, 165my girlfriend has been on birth control for over a year now, she takes it at 10pm every night, or within 1 hour of that time frame. We had unprotected sex on the 13th day of her current package of pills. Do we need to consider plan B at all? | Hello, Since she is very regular with her oral contraception, there is absolutely no need for further protection. Hence, there is no need for taking an emergency pill. If she is taking the progesterone-only pill and not a combined pill, ovulation is not impeded sometimes and hence, further protection may be needed through an emergency pill or IUD. This is because you had the intercourse around mid-cycle. Please wait for her next menstrual period to plan further management, if any. Hope this helps. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi! I am 22 years old female... I have hair loss problem... Not only its falling while taking bath and combing also its getting to fall normally... I got it while looking of my kusine chair... I dont want a long hair I want my hair has to be thick and string... I wont take food properly and I have lots of pressure in my mind... What can i do? Plz help me... | Hi, It may be halogen effluvium most probably. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. I would recommend you to take tab biotin along with vitamin E. Apply minoxidil solution on the scalp. Get investigated for anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and thyroid dysfunction. And get treatment accordingly. Avoid worries and anxiety related to hair loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a hairline fracture of the elbow, after a fall June 18th. 1st xray showed a sprained elbow. Cat Scan showed the other. It is very painful. Thought they d do a cast, but instead said, they don t do that anymore. I m to keep it in a sling, have pain med. See them Thrusday. Wondering. The sling doesn t fit at all. | Hello, Hairline fracture of the elbow may get displaced if not protected in slab or cast. I would like to see X-ray. We recommend protection in above elbow cast for one month at least. Reason for pain is due to improper immobilization and rest. I would recommend a visit to another orthopedic surgeon for an expert opinion. Meanwhile, tab Diclofenac twice a day should be taken for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I had surgery 2weeks ago Wednesday. My ovaries were removed a cluster of cyst located right behind my cervix was also removed. I have been experiencing a cramps sometime severe since Sunday night. Is this normal? Should I head to ER? Or call my doctor first thing in the morning? | Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood your history of Oophorectomy followed by abdominal cramps. Yes, you should report urgently to ER for clinical examination, X-ray of abdomen in standing position to see gas-fluid levels classical of intestinal obstruction, stool exam for infection, tests of blood for CBC and electrolytes. If obstruction or infection is present, you have to get operated. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi. my dog has just been diagnosed with tapeworms. I have a 4 month old baby. is there a chance my daughter could have been infected with tapeworms? she appears well and is gaining weight and achieving milestones normally. she has had all of her normal vaccinations. Should we treat my daughter speculatively? is there any test that can confirm worm infestation or reliably exclude it? | Cestodes(tapeworm) can be transmitted from animals to humans via pectoral route. Or by eating undercooked or raw meat of pork or beef. Humans are the definitive host and easily infected by animals. Give your child a course of Spy Zen tel or Albendazole(200 mg/5ml) 10 ml once daily for 3 days. It will kill any restores in her body and will de worm her also if any other parasitic infestation is present. Also, during this period child is fond of putting every thing in her mouth. It's advisable to de worm your child with Spy Albendazole every 6 monthly. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I am a 65 year old female. On a 10 mile hike a week ago, I tripped and landed on my chin. The scrapes have disappeared but I have a hard pea sized lump on the point of my chin bone. It seems to be attached to the bone and is tender. What is it and will it disappear on its own? | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chin bone lump with tenderness which could be because of number of reasons such as due to enlarged lymph nodes, salivary gland enlargement, benign soft tissue or benign cystic tumor, and it could be due to infection or abscess of tooth in anterior tooth region. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get a proper clinical examination done. You should go for FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology). Get CT scan done and start treatment once proper diagnosis is made. It could be treated surgically after proper evaluation. It could be lipoma as well and if it isn't teasing you much medically, then it can be treated by cosmetic surgical ways. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have idiopathic neutropenia. The oncologist thinks it may be auto immune because it responded well to steroids. My BP is 88/40 and my body temp stays around 65. I am 42 and started having physical decline after birth of my first baby when I was 35. Ive been to a specialist, 2 bone marrow biopsies and am part of a wait and see study for pre luekemia and pre lymphoma. I had my gallbladder out in 2011, and have had chronic diarrhea that is yellow ever since. When I eat, I feel like a rock is in my abdomen and it wont go down. When I take digestive enzymes, it seems to lesson the pain. Without the enzymes, I get attacks that feel like what they told me were gallbladder attacks. Ive had endoscopy by GI doctor who said he didnt see anything. Have many physical ailments-dishydrosis in the hands, afternoon fatigue and headaches, tinnitus in right ear, mouth sores, and menstrual issues. Last year, from Feb 14 to Mar 15 I bled heavily, slowed and stopped when OBGYN prescribed progesterone. Had menstrual only 4 times last year. OBGYN did uterine biopsy and pap, everything ok on tests. My family doctor and other doctors tell me something is wrong, they dont have any answers. After running weekly blood tests to monitor for several months and 2 bone marrow biopsys and all the other tests, Im just tired. I stopped the blood tests. I have an appt in Feb with an Endocrinologist, my FP requested testing me for Addisons to rule it out. Have 4 and 6 year who deserve a mother who isnt resting or feeling bad so often. Any ideas or suggestions? | Thank you for the question. For your multitude problems you have already undergone several investigations and no positive finding apart from neutropenia which responds to steroids. So take prednisone 5\u00a0mg TDS for 2 weeks and gradually taper to 5 mg once a day for another week. Get complete blood count before and after a course. Take email(amitriptyline) 25 mg BD for 3 weeks and take nutritious diet, more of fruits and vegetables and high fiber diets. Take Isabel (natural) powder 2 SF with mid after dinner every day rest assured there is nothing seriously wrong, and you will be alright if you follow the advice |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I have had lower abdominal pain, as well as pain on the right side of my belly button for almost 6 months now, off and on. It has become pretty severe. None of the doctors I have seen have known. I have been told possible colon problem or maybe ovarian cysts. But I was wondering if my sprintec birth control could be the issue. Could that be causing the pain? | Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. Sprintek birth control also can cause the problem that you have. Your history of pain in lower abdomen and to the right of abdomen is suggestive of colitis or so. I would advise you the following |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | About 5 or 6 years ago when I was in middle school, I had to have a root canal on one of my bottom teeth. since then I have gotten braces put on and taken off my teeth. I still have a wire on the back of my bottom teeth. I have never had an actual problem with my root canal. Recently im starting to feel soreness and at sometimes intense pain starting from where my lower lip and lower gum meet to the starting of the top of my chin. I hurts to put pressure on it. When i put pressure on it , it sends a pain sensation through, I guess, My nerves to one of my teeth. I was thinking it might be because the wire on the back of my lower teeth had came off but im starting to think otherwise. Also i thought about this new found pain to be related to my root canal i had 5 or 6 years ago, but the strange thing id that the pain sensation is going to another tooth instead of the one I had a root canal on. It also hurts when I make facial expression that involve my muscles uncle my lower lip. (example | Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have said that you have undergone root canal treatment 5 years ago and Orthodontic treatment also now you are feeling pain don't worry it can be due to Orthodontic treatment may be due to treatment oral hygiene is not maintained properly that's why pocket formation is there any you feel pain and sensitivity, You should go to dentist and go for investigations IOWA done to get proper diagnosis and treatment, Hope this will help you. Wish you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I fell off kitchen counter one week ago. I apparently landed on my foot funny. I have lots of pain in the arch of my foot and along the outside edge of my foot. It s still swollen & blue. Also swollen at base of toes on top of my foot & I can t move my three small toes. I had x-ray the day it happened. They said there were no fractures but hve me crutches. I ve been using them, keeping elevated as much as I can & using Ice & ib profen. I am mom to 2 small children one a baby. And am really having a hard time.Shows no improvement. Any thoughts on what I ve done to it & what I should do next?? Need to heal asap. Thanks | Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. In my view, you are doing everything required to help your foot heal already. It will take a few days to show improvement, despite all the measure taken. Soft tissue injuries are painful to deal with, and you may take 2 to 4 weeks to recover fully. In addition, if you bear weight on the injured foot it may take even longer to heal. However, you can ask your treating doctor, or a pharmacist to provide you with an ankle brace which will provide support and may help you heal better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello,I ovulated on the 25th of May. An ovulation calculator estimated that I was most fertile May 22-27. I had unprotected sex on the 27th, early morning hours and took 2 next choice pills (at the same time) about 9 hours later. What are the chances of pregnancy resulting? Thanks. | Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you might be aware that in a woman with regular cycles day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If you have history of unprotected sex act in the fertile period, then You Stand chance to get pregnant. But, as you have mentioned that you have taken the emergency contraceptive pills within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected sex act. Usually in such situation these pills work to prevent the pregnancy in most of the cases. So you need not worry. Please wait for your expected date of cycle. Or You will get with Chat Doctor. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My daughter age 33 has had severe headache and high fever (103.5 at admit to hospital,) 6 weeks off and on. Didnt know at first of typhoid. They are testing now but meantime she was treated with Zpack which helped for a week before symptoms came roaring back. Now she is on rocephin day three, still very sick. Other diseases have been ruled out. J encephalitis, meningitis, malaria.. Waiting on dengue test. How long can this goo. Before she sees improvement. Can you think of any other disease this could be? | HelloS he is 33 years old and off and on in hospital due to severe headache and fever. These symptoms may be due to these possibilities, these include |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I ve recently discovered a sizeable hard bump, on the back of my head. It s sore to touch and I have not recently bumped my head. Making me question what caused the bump, is this to be concerned about? I also have slept a lot today and still feel tired I m wondering if this has anything to do with it. | You may have some reactive lymph node, soft tissue tumor, benign cyst or skin adnexal tumor. You should go for examination. If needed go for fine needle aspiration cytology or 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. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 71 year old brother was diagnosed in Jan with stage IV kidney cancer. We found out last week he has 11 percent kidney function and the cancer has spread to both lungs and his bladder. Today he is so exhausted he can not get out of bed. His hands are so swollen the skin is breaking. He has an appt Wed at the VA Hosp (140 miles away) . Should we wait till Wed. Or try and convince him to go to the ER today? Is this just a normal progression of the disease? | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should definitely take him to the hospital. As he may any time go in renal shut down since only 11% kidneys are working. Bilateral upper limb edema suggest worsening of renal function and spread of tumor in lymphatics. So he may need renal assistance and renal replacement therapy. And this can only be done in hospital. So take him immediately to ER. And yes, this is usual progression of the cancer. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | good day.me and my wife was diagnosed with pneumonia earlier the week,and the doctor said,my son has a light infection,but she is gona treat him for viral meningitis,just to be safe.he didnt then show any of the symptomes,but the last few days,he is showing more and more of those symptomes.what do i do | Hello Thank you for trusting Chat Doctor Hello your wife need confirmation by investigations like spinal fluid analysis and MRI brain. Sometimes minimum may present meningitis like features, but supportive care is sufficient for that. Usually meningitis patients present fever, headache, vomiting, blurring of vision and rarely seizures etc. So please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello doctor, I am 16 years old and ive had a lot of white skin around the tip of my penis. Ive had it for more then a year. its annoying and ugly. I hate it and want it gone so I wont have this problem when i have sex and the girl see it and get disgusted from it. What can I do? | Dear serve understand your concerns went through your details. Please do not panic or worry. The whitish substance is called Sega. Sega is a combination of shed skin cells, skin oils, urine, sperm cells and moisture. It occurs in both male and female genital organs. In females, it collects around the clitoris and in males, Sega can collect under the foreskin. There is no evidence that Sega causes penile cancer, but its presence over a long period of time may irritate and inflame the penis, which may increase the risk of cancer. It may also make it harder to see very early cancers. Clean the area beneath your foreskin daily twice after pulling your foreskin back. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. . Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My husband is 69 and in the last year has had pancreatitus, congestive heart failure, was hospitalized and lost 50 pounds in a little over a month and cant eat much now even after a year and cant gain any weight. The doctors are suspecting something going on in the lungs because he is a smoker but the cardiologist yesterday said he his heart is compensating but is functioning at 15 percent. He is anemic and has had blood infusions twice monthly. He is on oxygen full time now but has no energy. Its a huge effort for him even get to a doctors appointment. At what point do you stop running to the doctor and just get hospitalized to get help? He is getting weaker and weaker as last January his heart was functioning at 40 percent. Just need to know what is the best thing to do at this point. Thank you.. | Hello, Firstly, I don't have details of the patients to give an Overall opinion. Still, anemia should be corrected S early as possible with finding the cause like serum iron studies, it B12 and folic acid levels, stool for occult blood. Anemia will exaggerate heart failure, and it can cause heart failure even in normal heart individuals. Secondly, he should receive treatment like antiplatelet like Aspirin clopidogrel, statins like Atorvastatin beta blockers like metoprolol, ace inhibitor like April and spironolactone and diuretics like horsehide etc. He should be assessed if he is a candidate for CRTD device. Fluid and salt restriction, chest physiotherapy and yoga. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi,sir i m 33 years old women.i m married for the last 10 months.but i m failure to conceive.doctor has prescribed me to take 21 placentrex injection in alternatetive days.And she has forbided for intercourse with my husband for two months.plz tell me is intercourse not safe during injection.i have swelling in my utreus. | HelloYour doctor prescribed \"placenta\" injection (human placenta). Tow things mentioned, 1 You want to conceive .2 Swelling in the uterus. Your doctor advised placenta injections for swelling in uterus (as this is a medicine popularly prescribed by doctors in India for inflammation in uterus) but this is not prescribed in Western countries because there is no scientific proof that this Chat Doctor. 2nd safety profile of this |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Yes my name is vnmbmrk and I have been having this burning pain in my vagina l, also a while back when I was pregnant my doctor told me I had cervical cancer/genital warts and I still have not been treated for it what shall I do? Please I need answers | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Wish you good health. I am sure there was misunderstanding. It is important to determine is it just warts or cancer. Cancer is very serious diagnosis which should be treated promptly and further investigations should be done. Both these diagnoses can cause vaginal burning. So go back to your gynecologist and do tests to rule out cancer. Everything else can be treated. Thanks for the query. Regards |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I have pain in the bottom of both of my feet which is fairly constant, last night it was bad enough to keep me awake for most of the night. when I first put my feet to the floor in the morning the pain is quite severe. have you any ideas as to what this could be caused from? | Your symptoms suggest you might have been suffering from plantar fascists. it's an inflammation (swelling) in the muscles of feet which supports the arches of our feet. Hot fomentation or immersing of feet in Luke warn water twice a day, stretching of toes just after wake up at morning and analgesics such as ibuprofen will be helpful. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Ive had pinworms for nearly 8 years. When I first contracted them, they were terrible. Probably hundreds of them. Now they come and go in smaller groups. Ive taken the prescription pill and am a very clean person. I dont bite my nails and I dont understand why they wont go away. | Hellos you mentioned that you are a victim of PIN WORM, also known as entertains vernaculars. As you mentioned that you have taken a full course for pin worm. Still you are having pin worm after 8 yrs of treatment. Because of the ease of person-to-person spread, pin worm infections are common among family members and institutionalized population, so complete treatment and eradication is necessary and important. Dosage schedule is as |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Sir, I have been using the Flomist Nasal spray since the last one month.Now Iam affected with cold and fever.I want to know whether there is any side effects for using this spray and it can be used at the time of cold and nasal congestion.After using this nasal spray my allergic symptoms mainly sneezing have been greatly reduced.Now i want to know whether i can use this spray at the time of cold?My age is 37(Female) and my total health condition is perfect. | Hi and thanks for the query, There is no actual contraindication with its use. You could go ahead in using other Chat Doctor. The concern or steroids causing immune depression to affect the inflammatory or immune response in this case, due to the Florist is out of question. The amount of steroid contained in it is too low to cause immune depression and real interactions have actually been described with associating with usually used antibiotics in managing this condition. You can appropriately use the spray at the time you have a cold. Colds are generally viral in origin, and for reasons mentioned above, no big interactions to interfere with efficacy or course of illness is actually present. But other specific measures for colds (keeping warm, nasal decongestants or wash, analgesics) could be safely used. Best regards, Bain LE, MD. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi there, i have got a decayed tooth. my problem is hat my gum and my cheek has swelled up and i have a lot of pain in my face. i cannot afford to go to the dentist or the doctors at the moment. i just need some tips on how to soothe the aching please. sarah of new zealand. | Hello, Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor. Read your query, as you have painful decayed tooth this can swell in gum, cheek, face can be due to infection in decayed tooth may be there is formation of Periapical Abscess in tooth or Space infection can be there causing swelling. I will suggest you to consult dentist and go for examination of swelling and investigations like IOWA or OPG if needed, in meantime you can take Amoxiclav or of lox oz by consulting with your doctor and analgesic for pain like Painted or Diploma, Do warm saline rinses and go for its treatment as early as possible. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards., |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | blood infection maybe idk i was having some trouble with a messed up discharge with it smelling soooo bad and I have been having like staph keep developing and I have been having breakouts on my face but its like scabs and big sores but recently the smell from the discharge stopped and it smells normal and my face healed up and someone told me it sounded as if I had a blood infection and I was wondering if there is a such thing as a bactrerial blood infection cause the symptoms of the discharge was a bacterial infection and I.guess my body just healed itself....is that possible I went to the e.r and they told.me they could not.treat me.for.those symptoms that I needed to a std clinic but I dont.think its.std.related.because it all stopped at the same time the symptoms I mean | Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor! I went through your query! As you are having break-outs off/on it could be pimples which have got secondarily infected (aerobic/anaerobe bacteria). Get discharge collected on swab and test for culture. You will need antibiotic prescription. Keep your face clean and Chat Doctor. Kindly describe your lesions in detail. You might need retinoid(0.25%) ointment treatment and medicated face wash. Do you have any other symptoms? Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. Take care! |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | I have a throbbing, sharp pain in my left wrist. It seems to be in line with my pulse, thus making me think it s in a blood vessel. I already have carpal tunnel syndrome, so I know it isn t that. I also have lupus, and I know it s nothing like what I experience with a flare-up. I m worried about DVT s or aneurisms. | Hello Tenosynovitis can lead to pain in wrist. Tenosynovitis is due inflammation and swelling of tendon.swelling on tendon may not reduce with medication alone. Local steroid injection can give good results added with physiotherapy protocols of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physio for wax bath therapy Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab Colin [it C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzymic plus]. If not resolved then you may need MRI. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | My 7 month old baby since starting solids seems to have an excessive amount of wind. She is breastfed and never had any other issues such as reflux etc, and was not colicky as a younger baby. She now wakes with stomach aches and passes a great deal of wind. Her bowel motions are also very smelly. Have used simethicone (infacol) drops which don t appear to make a great deal of difference. Eliminating certain foods (dairy etc) has made little difference thus far. Any suggestions would be appreciated!1 | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief. The two best ways to relieve this distress is - 1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air.2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hello sir, thanks for providing this service to all of us. my sister is 41 years old she is suffering from typhoid for a week ago. what are the quick recovery steps she has to take from this disease. height is 5 inches and weight is mostly 60 above. she has more responsibilities regarading household work with her three children. please suggest her. thankyou. | Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. As you know it is a bacterial infection so taking antibiotics in good schedule is very important. I advise you should take ciprofloxacin tablet as antibiotic, pantoprazole as acidity prevention, under your doctors' guidance. Taking a Chat Doctor. Diet should be taken small and frequent. High protein diet and low fat and low spicy food is necessary. This will prevent perforation from the previous ulceration. Please complete the schedule of the |
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Im hurting real bad on my left side under my ribs and I take pain pills every 2 hrs. for no pain. I went to the hos. and they gave me meds. and I just puked all the time, so I stoped it. what is wrong with me, I m hurting so bad I cant move unless I take pain pills, they told me there was a red mark on my side inside and a little spot on my liver. please help me, should I go back to emergency??? | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, The pain experienced on under side of the ribs can be muscular or pleural in origin. You need to get an X-ray to rule out any lung disease or bone abnormality. Is there any history of trauma to the chest? Spleen is also placed on left side of the rib cage. Any abnormality of the spleen can also cause pain in this region. Besides spleen, pleura, sometimes gastritis can also cause pain in this area. Gastritis is associated with other symptoms like regurgitation, water brash, fullness etc. All these possibilities need to be ruled out to find out the cause of these symptoms. Consult your physician for clinical examination and relevant investigations for management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |