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I have been in extreme pain from a brachial plexus nerve avulsion C 7,8 ,T1,2 and spi.since 2003. The meds Ive been taking 3600 mg.Gab, 100 mg. Methadone, 40 mg. Baclofen and 30 mg. Cymbalta cover about 50% of the pain. My Pain Specialist has been pressuring me for years for a scs implant for years and I finally agreed, however I then find out I have to wait 1 year to see the Neurosurgeon. This is suppose to be the best pain clinic in Ontario St. Josephs Hospital London Ontario. Problem is all or most of the info from people on online forms who have spinal cord stimulator implants are not as positive as the Doctors. Do any Doctors available have any direct knowledge on this subject ? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that you have been suffering from neuropathic pain for more than 10 years, and various pain medications have only partially helped you. I did not see pregabalin (lyrics) in your list of medications used. If that is the case, you can give pregabalin a try, as many people improve with that. Regarding spinal cord stimulator, it is an excellent option for pain control, however, just like other pain relief measures, it succeeds only in a proportion of patients. In the best pain centers, ACS implant may succeed in only about 60-70% of people. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Sir my father got stroke a month back.His right side is paralysed,cant able to speak,having difficulty in understanding.From his behaviour we think there is loss in memory.Dr prescribed , Telday20,Avas 20,Diapride2mg,Clopitab75,meconerv plus.He is diabetic type2 . How can we improve his memory and speaking skill? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! I understand your father clinical situation and agree with the medication prescribed by his doctor. Unfortunately there are not any specific Chat Doctor. But, I would recommend taking paracetamol or Catiline. Consulting with a logopedist for his speech disorder and performing a lot of physiotherapy for his limbs, is the main treatment in the next months, which will help improve his situation. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, |
Last Wednesday, a routine chest x-ray revealed what looked to be a 2 cm spot on upper left lung. I am a 40 year old female, non smoker who is asymptomatic. Had CT with contrast on Friday and it basically said the the image was nonspecific but i measured out to be 2.8 cm x 2 cm x 1.8 cm with opacity. It also said the lesion could be inflammation/infection but because I was asymptomatic, malignancy could not be excluded. What is the likelihood this is an infection or inflammation if I have no symptoms of chest cold, etc. Everyone in my home does have bronchitis right now though | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | No, a simple bronchitis cannot cause such a big lesion. However, as the size is 2.8 cm, It is very likely that it can be a cancer also. Get a biopsy done at the earliest and a PET CT scan if it turns out to be malignant. Secondly if it was an infection or inflammation, it would cause you some symptoms. Kindly vote thanks if the answer helped u |
Hi, Why does my right wrist hurt so much. The pain started about 2 weeks ago. I am right handed very active still work, garden, exercise and do yoga and of course house work and yard work. I have being taking aspirin, it relieves the pain but then it returns, can t even open a water bottle. Help! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to overuse of the wrist due to activities. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also suggest avoiding activities that overuse the wrist. Furthermore, I recommend using cold compresses for local application. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Chat Doctor. |
I have been drinking several red bulls. Was recently told I had a heart murmor. Somtimes my eyes burn.also I have had very frequent uti since drinking them. Basicly I have realized I need to stop. Also having high blooid pressure. Will every thing return to normal if I do and the murmor I never had go away? I am 47 | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi There After going through your query I Understand stand your concern. I would like to tell you that Red Bull contains Caffeine and excessive use of caffeine leads to high blood pressure and high Blood pressure can cause LV dilation or LV failure which results as a murmur.It's advisable to limit use of Caffeine n Caffeine containing products and personally consult a Cardiologist to evaluate the reason or Murmur. Get one ECG and an echocardiography done and see a cardiologist with reports for proper treatment of High BP and murmur. Hopefully this will answer your query. Kind Regards Chat Doctor. |
I was born White(Wheatish brown).Now I have become brown in Complexion.This Happened for Lots of Reasons.How can i Get back Fairer as I was??.Suggest Home Remedies..Thank you!! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor You need t apply sunscreen lotion of SPF 25 at least for protection from UV rays from sun. Try to avoid sun exposure. Use colored umbrellas for protection from sun. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day as they have antioxidants and vitamins that prevent damage to skin. Chat Doctor. Exercise every day for 40 minutes by brisk walking which is enough to improve blood circulation to skin and make it glow. If you have any pigmentation on your face that can be removed by many methods like bleaching creams, laser etc. Consult your Dermatologist to get further information. |
My son fell and hit his forehead a month ago. Huge lump, both eyes black, and a lot of swelling. Wasn t knocked out but sinuses affected but had a cold previous. Now after weeks he has a pointed lump at the site where he hit the metal. Is this normal?. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, It seems that there might be having big hematoma following injury producing swelling and black eye. Now gradually it is reduced, and some collected blood is encapsulated. Apply ice pack for few days.Sometimes if not absorbed then aspiration with wide bore needle might be required. Ok and take care. |
Dear Sir,I am 23. I am feeling pain in my stomach (left side) since last couple of days. Pain is not more but light. I would like to share hat days back around 2008 i had a pain in my stomach and i checked it and found Appendicitis. it was small in size around.2mm so doctor recommend me to take injection. I took that and felt relax. Now i am feeling same problem. so please recommend me that what to do now?i am quite afraid that whether i got that problem again?what is the probability of severity on this??I ll be grateful if you will give me some solution on that.Best RegardsDharmendra Tripathy | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Carmen Chat Doctor. It looks that you have got colitis. A proper history, clinical examination, investigations as per these findings alone can lead to a proper diagnosis. This is most important to lead to a proper management/ treatment. So visit a Doctor, preferably general surgeon. All you need is a 5-day course of antibiotic, metronidazole and supportive medicines, and you will be fine. Do not panic and do not think this as a serious problem. |
I have sharp stabbing pain in my upper left abdomen. It started Sunday night, I was uncomfortable no matter how I laid in bed Sunday night but the best was to lay on left side on a heating pad. Yesterday during day the pain was not nearly as bad while I was working but started up again after I ate dinner and has not ceased since. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello dear , welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There are different possibilities for this pain in left upper abdomen as @ Abdominal wall related as muscular. @ Intro abdominal left Hyperion Chat Doctor. @ Diaphragm related. @ Left lung lower lobe pathology as pneumonia, effusion or other. @ Referred from kidney as calculus or other. Hope this will help you for sure. Wishing you fine recovery. Regards dear take care. |
I have a sore lump (quarter size) on my lower, inside arm and I noticed it 4 days ago. It s getting no bigger but still sore. Should I wait a week after applying ice and taking anti-inflammatory to see if it goes away. It s mid way, between elbow and wrist on inside of arm. I may of hurt it but don t remember doing it. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some benign cyst like Desmond cyst. Or you may have some soft tissue tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. You should dot wait because it doesn't look like inflammatory lesion. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
my mom s blood pressure over the last hour has been very low, mostly the bottom number. the last reading was 145 over 64 but was as low as 51 on the bottom number. her question is should she take her blood pressure medicine as normal. She s kinda worried it may make it drop in the night too low. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Yes she certainly needs to continue her blood pressure medications. Low number of the denominator need not be worry at the moment. All she need is good HY Chat Doctor. Reduction of daily salt intake to less than 6 gm/day will help. Monitor the blood pressure daily over 2 weeks to adjust adequate dosage. I advise you to have a baseline 2D echo and ECG on semi-annual basis for better cardiac assessment. Consult an expert cardiologist for further help. Post your further queries if any. Thank you. |
Hello... iv rashes on my face n neck almost 5 days now, and its really itchy. My eyes are swollen. I ve done blood for lft n blood for r/examination,all are normal.my doctor prescribe ursokem-plus n litina- a Bt still no improvement..so please help me what really is it | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Are you applying any over the counter face cream? Steroid containing over the counter creams may cause redness and rashes on face. Allergic reaction to hair also may present with swollen eyes. Superficial bacterial infection of skin such as erysipelas can also cause similar rash. So, I request you consult your Dermatologist for arriving at a final diagnosis and for initiating the treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
CT scan chest and whole abdomen (non ionic)axial images were obtained after contract injection obtaining biphasis images in arterial and venous phases. Oral contract was also given.CT SCAN CHEST:There is evidence of diffuse areas of interstitial thickening in both lungs showing scattered distribution with pan lobular involvement. There is also interstitial nodularity and also discrete separate parenchymal nodules in both lungs measuring subcentimeter and less in size. Findings are consistent with lymphangitic carinomatosis and mestatic pulmonary nodules.No infiltrate, mass or consolidation seen in either lungNo evidence of pleural effusion.No evidence ofbilar. mediastinal or axillary lymphadenopathy.The vascular and bony structures are normal. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The report suggests that there is a disorder with involvement of the interstitial (supporting structures of the lung) along with a few polarities in the lung parenchymal (substance). The diagnosis of lymphangitis carcinoma to sis would suggest that its secondary to some malignancy. The primary malignancy needs to be found out. |
I am 34 years old I have a acidity problem for last 6 years I have used lot of medicine but stil in a same position I lost my weight also I did my ultrasound test report showing that my liver is little bit big and lot of gas in my stomach and lower part of the abdomen . When I use medicine I am feel better and when I stop to eat medicine it starts, kindly advise me medicine . | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear .... Many thanks for the mail. A slightly big liver usually does not mean anything serious unless the liver function tests show some abnormal readings. So an LFT needs to be done. Like wise ultrasound evidence of gas in the stomach also does not mean anything. You will require an endoscopy test if not already done and I need to know the report. If you feel better while you take medicine denotes that you have some acidity problem. I suggest you continue the same medicine till you send me the reports I asked for. Taking these medicines for a long period of time will not cause any harm. Rgards |
Hi,Im a 30 year old woman, Ive always been healthy but I have this problem since my 20s. Whenever Im nervous, anxious, emotional, really unhappy about something or really happy about something, I start sweating, my chest and neck become very hot and red blotches appear mainly in my chest very rapidly. Is is very disturbing in social situations. What can I do to solve this problem? Thanks | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Blushing is a common reaction. It may be a part of social anxiety disorder or social phobia. If blushing, sweating, along with possibly tremors or stuttering occur when you are in a social situation; you may seek the help of a psychiatrist. The other features of social phobia which you may be having are:1) Fear that people will evaluate you/ judge you negatively when you are in a social situation. Such fears are more likely in public speaking, talking to a crowd, or meeting many people at a party or social gathering.2) Many people have symptoms described in 1) above. But they should be severe enough to cause limitations in your functioning. Or you find the anxiety so severe that you avoid situations completely. This then leads to further social problems.3) You think this fear is excessive, but seem to have no control over it. There are medications as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) for dealing with social anxiety. The disorder is sometimes almost a part of your personality, that it stays throughout life. However, medications or psychotherapy will help you deal effectively with the symptoms. Do seek a psychiatrists' opinion on it. |
hi my name is Ashish and I am a student.I having some problem in my head. my mind is always go out of world thinking useless.I cant stop even if i want due to over thinking my head from back start paining.This always happen when I am not doing anything or when I am studying.If this is a kind of any disoder or dieases then let me know.I forgot to tell u that sometimes thingking in nights do not give me good sleep | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there! Mind is not vacuum, it cannot remain empty. Being young, you have a lot of energy, please channelize it in proper manner, please do at least 30 mins of any aerobic exercise, not only for physical fitness but also for mental peace, it releases happy hormones. Please form list of goals, short term and long term too. Keep the track of every hour may be at least 6-8 productive hours a day in Excel sheet, to know what you did in that hour. Have half glass of hot milk an hour prior to sleep, this will ensure good sleep and will boost generalized wellbeing in you. From the information what you have given i don't feel It's something serious to worry., but please consult a Psychiatrist/Counselor if you don't improve with above measures. |
Every now and then...every other week or so....i have a knot that shows up right next to my spine and it itches....in my lower back....by the end of the day it is gone....what could it be? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I understood your concerns about the shin lump. In my opinion its -Urticaria-CIU (Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria)Treatment-a-Take opinion from your ER physicianb-He would do Blood test for eosinophilic / Stool for the worms and amoeba. Hope this would resolve your worry. Hope this would help you to plan the treatment with Your family doctor. Wishing you early recovery. You are always Welcome for further query to Chat Doctor in this regard. Have a Good Day...!! |
Doppler Scan reports Report in the case of female aged 50 reads as follows.: 1)Liver enlarged in size (167mm) with diffuse increase in echotexture - No focal Alteration in echotexture. Intrahepatic biliary radicles appear normal. Common bile Duct is normal in calibre. Portal and hepatic veins appear normal. Request Your comments and advise. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Chat Doctor. K and I am pleased to assist you. Enlarged liver with diffuse increase in echo texture is due to fatty liver. This is a condition in which fat gets deposited in the liver. Check your blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Reduce weight if obese and avoid alcohol. Get a liver function test done. I hope that answers your query. |
Hi, what is the name of the muscle/tendon/ligament/structure that is very thin on either side behind the knee. You can feel it. I have pain there and felt it pull a few weeks ago. Now I also have pain in front of the knee but this was the start of it so I m wondering what it is. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. These structures are called hamstrings. These are semitendinosus and semimembranosus. For pain, you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. For details about injury you can get MRI of knee joints. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care. |
hello doctor..... my children , son age 7 yrs and daughter age 3.5 yrs....both cough all night, have mucus...during the day they are fine....but when ever they have some fizzy drink , candy, ice cream...etc...we have a terrible night..........they take seretide evohaler and aeroline inhaler with a spacer once in the morning and once at night.........i ve given them myteka many times for a few weeks but i feel it doesnt make any difference.....am i doing the right thing ?...are they actually asthmatic ?.....or is there an easier treatment?...please help i am very worried now | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. Greetings from Chennai. By what you quote I feel what your kid could be having viral associated wheeze or multi triggered wheeze. I have a few questions for you -Questions:1. How many days per month does she cough or feel breathless?2. How many nights per month does her sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?3. Does she feel breathless when she runs around or plays with other kids?4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?6. Is the cough always associated with fever? If your answer is yes for any of the above questions, your kid might be having viral associated wheezing or multi triggered wheezing, and I suggest you meet a pediatric pulmonologist who is near your place. 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. |
Dear Doctor,I had an itchy and peeling foreskin which would not heal after medication and a doc circumscised me. It became infected. Its ok now, only scarred, but I continue to have itchy genitals and groin and burning sensation, even after almost 9 mnths. what could be wrong? I was treated for fungal infection but still the burning pain is there, especially when wearing clothes. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, It seems to be lichen simplex chronic us. I would recommend you to take anti-histamine like table thy Chat Doctor. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I Had an u/s done on oct.22,2010 sayin i was 7 weeks due date june 10th. This Wouldve meant that i conceieved when i was with my bf sep.17 2010. But i just went to get another ultrasound done and stated that i was 20 weeks and 1 day on jan.17,2010, giving me a due date of june 5th, if you calculate my LMP(aug.29th) this would be accurate for a 28 day cycle but i have a 31 day cycle. I was with someone else on sep.10th once unprotected, but my bf has been getting all the symptoms, nausea, nosebleeds... should i worry or should i just go by the first u/s? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | First USG scan is the most accurate for calculating LMP so go by the first. USG and take your EDD to be exactly that by first USG |
hellow doctor my sister gave birth to a girl baby 0n 24 june and her annal part was closed and on 4july the baby expired doc say some infection , now we took some test on b my sister now ANA test say positive . she was taking in sulin during pregancy and she had continues cough during first and second trimester . wht should we do now . will there b e any prob lem when she preganant . tht was her first bab y | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello misunderstand your concerning test is positive suggests she is suffering from SHE(lupus)It is multi system disorderConsult the rheumatologist and best obstetrician as it affects fetus and pregnancy and take proper treatmentTreatment and outcomes depend upon the title of the ANA. Corticosteroid and immune modulator are generally given for treatment. Hope this may help you Best regards |
sir, i am a tuberculoma brain person.fits and tong bite caused last year Mar 2012 after this i take treatment. MRI scan report is 5.2x 7.6x 6.0mm. treatment : only 2 month Streptomycine inj and still using tabs INH 300 mg, Rifampicin 600mg,benadon 20 mg,Pentocid 40 mg, folic acid 5 mg and Dilantin 300 mg. In Jan 2013 again MRI Scan report is 4.2 x 4.0 mm (healed granuloma). Sir, My question is what is healed granuloma? is it curable or not ? i am ver worry about this. how will it take time to curable?. because last time Dr told me that U will cure after one year because streptomicine inj. please give direction sir. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Healed granuloma means treated infection, and it means the infection is no longer active, and you have responded to treatment. The current medications are fine, and TB treatment should be continued for at least 18 months. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
Sir, since 10 days my daughter is having loose motions, 3 days back her stomach become boating, became pale, without blood ? can you suggest what would be the reason | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Diarrhea without blood may be due to food poisoning and viral infection. She may need probiotics and Zinc supplementation. Zinc should be given for 14 days at least. She will be alright if you give proper nutritious food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
I have gurgling, wheezing noises when I lie down to sleep, cannot clear it with coughing. Do have pnemonia, was given antibiotics, albuterol inhaler and told other meds to take. Have been sleeping last 2 nights sitting up due to the noise. Any suggestions to get rid of the noise? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Breathing difficulty, wheezing during lying down (sleeping) are seen with bronchitis and heart failure. So better to consult doctor and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). ECG and 2d echo are needed for heart failure. Chest x-ray and PFT are must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. Treatment is based on diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
dr, i am 35 male had a angioplasty on 08.08.08.i gone for a routine med checkup to keep healthy.but later i came to know that my angioplasty was absolutely unnecessary.i was cheated for money or for something else.now i am on medcn aspirin clopidogrl and statins to prevent restenosis.how long i should take medicine?and since my heart is not affected by mi or any other disease , can i have normal life? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You should take aspirin, clopidogrel and statins for lifetime. It is prophylactic Chat Doctor. You can have normal healthy life. No need to worry. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health. |
sir , first ihad an appendicitis surgery and then after 20 days i again got an stomach pain , when seen in ct scan it resulted as an bowel obstruction and i again undergone a surgery ,,,, now my question is how should i take care of my health and diet process and for how many days ..... wether can i drive two wheelers , | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | For some time turn a vegetarian. Take fresh vegetable. Every day a seasonal fruit should be included in your diet. Soyabin product can be included. Proper water intake to be maintained. At bedtime a glass of warm milk should be taken. Take less oil or butter for some time. |
I am a 30 yr old female with severe anxiety and depression,am taking zoloft, and nuerontin. I have not had a ciggarette since yesterday.i dosed off and it felt like my heart stopped or my breathing one. It was not the same flutter feeling of a palpitation . Any ideas? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your description. I suggest you not to worry too much. You are already suffering from depression and anxiety. The symptom you mentioned here seems to be panic disorder. Panic disorders are usually associated with underlying anxiety disorder. Anxiety is fear of a future event which may or may not happen. Stress and depression may also cause panic disorder. Proper assessment is required to have proper diagnosis and treatment. Please consult a psychologist for psychometric assessment and advise on further treatment methodology. Don't worry about the present symptoms and work with your psychologist for a long term goal and cure. If you need more of my help in this regard, please post a direct query on this portal. I am happy to help you. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
Age-28,Height-5.5,weight-73,i miscarage of 2 months in Jan 10 due to not aware of such.Planning for last 6 months but not yet conceive.Periods are regular cycle of 30 days consulted doctor this month itself she has prescribed the Folic acid and productive F to me and productive M to my husband.Plz help would this will result in positive and i conceived this months or what treatment i should go for. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I think you should take some medicines like camphene for the growth of your follicles and track your follicles' growth by repeated ultrasound. Only productive M and F and folic acid will not work. When follicles reach a size more than 17 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 to 6 months. You can do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels just to rule out any other problem. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any other query I will be happy to help. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi I am XXXX my sperm count is 60 Million/Ml PH is 8 , i am otheriwse healthy . My wife is 44 years old and her endometiral thickness at day 14th was 8mm and het largest follicle size is 17X17 mm we are married since 2 years and trying to have a baby but still not met sucess please advcice . my mail id is YYYY@YYYY | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. The semen analysis report indicates presence of adequate sperm count. But what about the motility? If that is satisfactory, then it is ok. Try to have intercourse between day 10 to day 18 of the menstrual cycle of your wife. If required, go for follicular study and try with that. |
Hi .. im a fit 35 year old ... i am 62 and weigh approx 84 kgs .. i workout regularly .. lately at night ( last 2/3) i feel uneasy .. its more mental than physical and i feel kinda awkward .. ive been diagnosed with high bp 140 / 110 ... what could be the reason ? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Good to hear that you are fit and leading a healthy life. High BP can be due to Multiple Factors. These include :-Eating junk foods-High Cholesterol levels-Lack of Physical activity-Diabetes- Sedentary lifestyle In case of patients who are young and have a healthy lifestyle, there may be following possibilities:-Increased Cholesterol levels that run in families-Some problem in Renal Artery suggest you to see your Medical Specialist and undergo a battery of tests to check your Cholesterol levels and get your Renal Artery Doppler Ultrasound. Wish you good health... |
I have my periods mostly the third week of the month ever since I got an abortion . They gave me birth control and its supposed to make me have my periods the fourth week. The first month I took it I got it the third week and now its month two and no period. I had unprotected sex and I missed my period. I sleep a lot some days and less somedays. At first I had a nightmare of a ghost haunting me woke up crying then the next night of my family killing me. Me and my boyfriend have been fighting. I think im getting mood swings I dont know. My boobs arent sore. I get very bad headaches . And I feel extremely dizzy most of my day. I took two pregnancy tests and they came out negative and I also cant see a doctor. What is your perspective on this? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Oral contraceptive pill has some side effects like irregular period or bleeding, headache/ migraine, nausea/ vomiting, breast tenderness, fatigue, irritability, decreased libido, weight gain & mood changes. These will overcome gradually until your body is adjusted with hormone. However, I suggest undergoing one blood test for beta-ChatDoctor (most reliable) to exclude or confirm pregnancy. Take healthy diet, Chat Doctor. Good luck. |
my daughter got a quetip and i was in the other room i heard her start crying i ran in and she tried to use a quetip and she was crying hard and when i seen the quetip there was a spot of blood and now she has fallen asleep and seemed ok and she just now started crying a bit and her ear was a little bloody and earlier it wasent should i take her to the emergency room | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear parent, you need to get the child assessed by an ENT doctor as she might have a perforated ear Chat Doctor. |
I believe I am 5 weeks pregnant and have been taking tetrasyl for several months. We had IVF to conceive our first child so did not believe it was possible to fall pregnant naturally otherwise I would not have carried on taking tetrasyl. How dangerous is this to our unborn child? Very concerned and would appreciate some advice. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there,Tetras is an antibiotic which is not recommended to be taken in pregnancy, but it is not known to cause any major defect in the baby if taken during the first trimester. Studies have shown that it effects the baby if taken after 4 months of pregnancy, causing the babies teeth to be discolored and can cause hardening and cause excess calcification of teeth and bones which is irreversible. But, since you are exposed to tetracycline at such an early gestation it is very unlikely to have affected your baby. Only minor abnormalities are known to occur in few women. Do not be overly concern and get a NT scan at 11 weeks and an anomaly scan done at 20 weeks to check for anomaly. Hope this helps. Regards. |
I have a 39 year old son, who 6 weeks ago had a lower wisdom tooth removed. He now has bad painin his lower front 2 or 3 teeth and sometime only one and under his tongue. sometimes tip of tongue burning.he has been back to dentist twice, and to 2 oral surgeons, one numbed his front teeth, and alvorie and lingualnerve to try to find out where pain was coming from, he hit the lingual nerve with needle, said it was up higherthan normal, said the alvore nerve looked ok from x ray, Cant find any one to diaganose problem with mri or anything, no one knows what to do, other than give pain killers, ambient to sleep, steroids, he still cant sleep for the pain.Help! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, it appears that the pain is only due to the infection. The removal of the wisdom tooth is a lumbar some process, with the breaking of the alveolar margin of the jaw bones, which may damage the nerves and vessels of the jaw. It also may be due to pressure on the trigeminal nerve, so it may cause trigeminal neuralgia. So I advise you to consult a neurologist for diagnosis. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe ofloxacin, ornidazole, serratiopeptidase, and anti-inflammatories. Thank you. |
I stayed up pretty late last night, went to sleep at 11:30. I woke up today at around 5:30 having a stomach ache, went to the bathroom, thinking that was it i went back to sleep, but i woke up later at around 7:00 still having a stomach ache. I decided to take Alka Seltzer but as soon as i took some i threw up, i felt slightly better after throwing up, and dosed off, but now im fully awake and my stomach still hurts. How can i relieve the stomach ache? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI.Maybe you have to take an antibiotic with anti-spasmodic tablets. Watch out for any other symptoms you develop. IF they develop, better to see a Doctor. |
I have heaviness on the left front side of my head. I get continuous infection on ear nose and mouth(inside cheek getting thickened).This is there for the last 5 years . I tried allopathic ,Ayurveda and homeopathy. The first two are giving relief but not getting a cure. your advice please, | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have constant infection in ear, nose and mouth . Mouth infection can occur due to condition like canker sore. Canker sore is mucosal reaction to various things like hot and spicy food, acidic food, seafood, dental appliances and nuts. There can be other reasons also like deficiency of vitamin B12, folic acid and some underlying disease like crowns. Sometimes infection can spread from ear to upper respiratory track and vice versa and spread to oral cavity also or post nasal Chat Doctor. I would suggest you to :-- Find out what exactly causes these ulcer like food allergens.- Maintain proper oral hygiene and do mouthwash rinses (Listerine) twice a day.- Rinse your mouth with HY |
Hi, I m 22 and have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis on my face, scalp and torso. I ve exhausted most topical creams and ointments, taken courses of steroids with no real results. Would phototherapy be my next course of action. Is thinking about biologics too radical? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thank you for writing to topical treatment with ointments and lotions is usually combined with systemic treatment/ oral treatment for psoriasis involving > 20% body surface area. Phototherapy, though is a good choice for extensive body involvement with plaque psoriasis, however, certain body sites like scalp are resistant even to phototherapy. Apart from phototherapy Oral methotrexate is a well known treatment for plaque psoriasis and can be considered in a healthy young adult. Biologics like golimumab, ustekinumab are not first line options in a young patient with limited involvement with plaque psoriasis. Scalp involvement responds well to topical steroids lotions with or without salicylic acid. Vitamin D analogues e.g. calcitriol/ calcitriol lotions are also effective in scalp psoriasis. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region. Your dermatologist will assess the severity of involvement and advice accordingly. Regards |
friend s 9-yr old daughter got angry with her 6 yr-old brother an repeatedly kicked him in the stomach. He is sore, but has no immediate swelling (now 45-minutes post trauma) and though tender in the abdomen and slightly tender in the ribs, has no difficulty breathing. He has not coughed up any blood, nor is there any in the urine at this time. What signs/symptoms should she be looking for that would require an ER visit? (They are far away and transportation and money are both concerns.) | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I just read through your question. Typically, the first hours after being hit are the most painful. With each passing day he should feel improvement and after several days it should be gone. If the pain worsens of the next 1-2 days, that would be a good time to travel to the ER. If not, you don't have to go. |
My wife has: severe back pain in kidney area (test showed no stones); elevated white blood cell count (test showed no tumors in abdomen); foot and toe cramping; pain has went from 2 to 9 on a scale level in 4 weeks. (no injury has taken place); Blood in urine (diagnosed). | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Looking to the history it seems that there might be having acute urinary tract infection giving rise high W B Count backache and generalized body ache. Having blood in urine possibility of having stone in kidney is likely. Go for Ultra sound kidneys if you required. Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 5 days.Meanwhile, take ibuprofen type medicine for pain and backache. Take plenty of water. Ok and take care. |
I also have been experiencing a lower left abdominal vibration, no pain. Started on July 18th. I had been painting and scraping the garage, on a ladder. thought maybe this triggered something. It went on, off and on for 2 weeks. We went to visit our son and NYC. Put on 45 miles walking. no problem. Came home. Off and on vibration started again, then stopped completely for ;7 days. Now back again. I am 64, weight about 148, take advair for asthma. The vibration is annoying and scary because I don t know what is causing it and hoped after it had stopped for 7 days that it would go away on its own. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Regards. Thanks for an elucidated history, which say you have walked 45 miles too. This indicates that there is no intra-abdominal problem. The vibration in the left lower abdomen looks to be due to the tics of the musculature of that part of the abdominal wall possibly due to a pinched nerve, or an automatic discharge of the nerve or may be a disc in the thoracic region. Get examined by an Orthopedic Surgeon / General Surgeon to get a physical examination done, an ultrasonography of the abdomen and an MRI of the thoracolumbar spine. Relax, this is not a serious problem, although it is definitely an irritating one. |
Hi I just got a tooth pulled at 4 pm today and I didnt form a blood clot and all I see is 2 little white strings hanging out does that mean I have a dry socket he told me I will probably get that sense I didnt form a bloodclot Im really worried please help | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. Please do not take tension, as the blood clot which forms in the socket will not be visible to you and Chat Doctor. |
dear doc, me & my(28years) wife had sex on December 24, 25, 26(protected).she had her period on January 16-22, a heavy one like regular(no sex in between as we work in different countries) . now in February, she is 13 days late. should we worry about her being pregnant or other health issues? we re not trying for a baby so early in our career.thanks in advance. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for letting us know your health concern. If you did not have any further intercourse after your wife had her natural period, there is no need to worry about pregnancy. This delay in menstrual cycle could be due to a transient hormone imbalance often caused by sudden weight changes, stress, infections etc. Please ask her to see her health care provider to detect the cause and plan further management. If the sonogram of the pelvis shows normal study, hormones can be given to induce the period. Hope this helps. |
my mother has been in the hospital for 16 days, they first said she has breast cancer, then they said Lymphoma, then they said Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, now saying she has Leukemia - they keep saying they are 95% sure but then come back and say they were wrong, do you have any suggestions for me as to what to do from here? We are in Richmond, Virginialisa | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear, First we need to have full history and examination of the body report. Then a blood picture with peripheral smear examination to arrive at some provisional diagnosis. If she has a lump or swelling on any part of the body a fine needle aspiration biopsy report. This will definitely give a diagnosis. I think your primary physician will definitely do what is necessary to arrive at final conclusion. The different diagnosis conveyed to you must be provisional on the basis of simple general physical examination. Lymphoma, Hodgkin's or non Hodgkin or leukemia is confirmed only by biopsy. Truly, |
hello sir, I am 26 years old mail, Not married.. I am having grey & red hairs on my mustache and chin.. I am feeling tension...Please advise me what should be done to control this.... | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello welcome toChatDoctor premature grain of hair may e due to iron deficiency so improve your diet and eat iron rich food.apply homeopathy medicine use Gaborone hair oil and Wiesbaden 30 thanks |
Lower abdominal pain on left side have had it since i was 14 and am now 21 I am not becoming more concerned because it is happening more and more...now like every couple of days and it causes my whole stomach to swell as if i am 4 months pregnant. I have regular bowel movements. Its not a sharp pain...its sore and dull. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Possibly it is a slowly growing or benign tumor-like condition that is removable by surgery. Please get a USG of the swelling done and consult a general surgeon for physical examination. Not to worry but surely get examined. All the best! |
Hi, I just did a yoga session and noticed that while doing the downward facing dog I have a strange electric sensation in the bottom of my left heel. What can be causing this? Should I get this checked? I also sometimes have a similar sensation in my fingertip when I bend my neck. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, This should be a warning that you should not be doing those poses. It may mean that you have some nerve impingement, and it would be a good idea to see your doctor to get this checked. Regards |
My husband was on hemodialysis for about a year. Last December we began with peritoneal dialysis at home and have been doing this for almost a year. He had his catheter moved last June as it was much too low. Since then he has been retaining fluid in his abdomen. He recently had a CAT scan and a ecocardiogram which showed a heart problem which his doctor said could be controlled with medication. While in the hospital, his blood pressure dropped so low he was given a bag of saline solution which raised it but he was taken off this medication for his heart. Now he is at home and has a physical therapist come to our home twice a week and he is doing light exercises but his biggest problem, which has been with him for about three months, is shortness of breath. It is from all of the fluid in his abdomen pressing on his diaphram, etc. He has increased his trouser size by two inches. I called this to the attention of his nephrologist as his stomach is like a big bowl of jelly. Nothing is being done to take care of this fluid except the doctor has put him back on hemodialysis with no reduction of fluid. Is there a possibility that there is a leak inside from his catheter or could it be a buildup of fluids from the peritoneal dialysis which I understand does not always completely flush all the fluids out of his body? Sorry about this being such a long messge but we are at a wits end as to finding out what is causing this problem. Could you possibly help us by offering your guideance about the fluid. Thank you in advance. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hanks for your query. If there is no active peritoneal dialysis going on, then the abdominal fluid collection is unlikely to be related to the Peritoneal dialysis catheter. Ascites or fluid in the peritoneal cavity can be due to a weak heart or liver problems. I would recommend a 2D Echocardiogram, Ultrasound of the abdomen and a diagnostic ascetic fluid tap. Based on the results we could make further recommendations. Hope this helps Good luck. |
Hi ok,I am 33years old girl who has 3failed ivf(one of them done with miscarry)I just finish my 4th,I had transfer on Monday,they put me 3great embryos,and want me to freeze rest of them,and I did it!!before my transfer dr called me and wants to meet me before transfer,he said(he checked all3failed ivf)and he thinks I haveh hydrosAlPinix(he said can be the problem or it s not this)why he wants me to do it transfer anyway???if I get pregnant can be denger for baby?? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, there are chances of miscarriages with HY Chat Doctor. So, it's better to remove it or clip it laparascopically. But first you confirm that you have HY |
Hello, I have a persisting infection in my pubic groin area. For the past year it comes and goes regularily and almost always is infected. I believed it to be an ingrown hair but most recently I went to the hospital because a hole appeared there and I was told it is a cyst . This keeps happening in the exact same spot and I apply warm compresses to it and blood like pus usually oozes out of it. It pains a bit as i were my pants exactly same place. Kindly suggest me what to do | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, I understand your concern. The prolonged & repeated infection indicates healing. -low resistance - inadequate treatment/wrong choice of antibiotic - unhygienic condition. - Uncontrolled diabetes You need investigations like-CBC, fasting & post meal blood sugar, culture & sensitivity test of the exudate from infection. Along with complete physical check up. This would pinpoint the diagnosis & treatment plan.(best advised by a skin specialist) Apart from regular medication for prescribed period, you will have to take - tonics/nutritive diet for raising resistance.(proteins, iron, vitamins specially it. B&c)would help. - good control of blood sugar in case you have diabetes - adequate local management in form of removal of hairs, keeping the area clean, Chat Doctor. Thanks. - |
the upper back of my thighs an buttocks have these ingrowth which i think is the result of shaving the hair at these areas. the hair dsnt cme out henceforth but the area looks horrible..wth lots of black headed rashes .have tried steaming, scrubbing, brushing an even waxing.but the pores jst wont open up.the reast of my skin is pretty nice.but this area is so embarressing.please do help..aparajita the upper back of my thighs an buttocks have these ingrowth which i think is the result of shaving the hair at these areas. the hair dsnt cme out henceforth but the area looks horrible..wth lots of black headed rashes.have tried steaming, scrubbing, brushing an even waxing.but the pores jst wont open up.the reast of my skin is pretty nice.but this area is so embarressing.please do help..aparajita | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi!parasite, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum, Aparajita .It's not very clear from your description as to what you have. If its ingrown hair then the best thing is LASER HAIR REDUCTION. If you have thick hair you will have very good result. Take care, Chat Doctor. |
I m in a nutrition class for nursing and have to do a case study and nutritional assessment plan etc. I chose to do FVL and pregnancy. What are the diagnostic tests to monitor mother and baby during pregnancy with the mother having FVL? What nutritional plan should be implemented? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there,Could you please let us know the full form of FVL so that we can help you better. Some terminologies are not universal in medicine and may need to elaborated to understand. Regards. |
Hi, we are trying for child. I have gone through follicular scan. On 20th Day she has given me injection and suggested intercourse for 3 days. It was the time of ovulation. She has given me some tablets to take from the day of injection till 10 days. Name of the tablet is Meprate. I have few queries. Will I get periods immediately after I stop taking the pills if I am not pregnant. When can I do home pregnancy test? If the ChatDoctor content is less in urine should I opt for blood test? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | It may take a few days to get your periods after stopping pills if you are not pregnant. But if you don't get your periods for a week get urine pregnancy test done. No need for getting a blood test done. You can wait and repeat test after a few days |
Im asking because I was tested for diabetes & the doctor asked if it ran in my family? It does on both my mother & fathers side & I have always had a sweet tooth but I am not overweight (Im average) & try not to eat fatty foods that much. I do however tend to splurge on the sugar. Can too much sugar cause diabetes? Thanks everyone. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.no too much sugar doesn't lead to diabetes. There r 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 which is due to deficiency of insulin secretion from beta cells of pancreas and in type 2 diabetes there is problem in the insulin receptors. Diabetes may result from genetic alterations, obesity, sedentary lifestyle. Ones u have diabetes, increase intake of sugar may increase the blood sugar level but sugar itself doesn't lead to diabetes. Wish u good health |
Hi there, Im a 25 year old male with a history of Kidney Stones. I ve had a 3cm Kidney Stone in my left Kidney for some time now and have been attempting to dilute it. For the past few days, i ve had a pulsating pain in my pelvic area, just above the penis. I feel as if it may not be kidney stone related as there is no smell nor blood. But it feels like a lower cramping. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, when I've had this exact thing: 1) The blood is there, but not visible but an over the counter blood test detected it.2) The symptoms were from the stone being in somewhere other than the bladder like the prostate or urethra. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
FOR ABOUT THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD SORE AND STIFF JOINTS. I AM ALSO TIRED A LOT AND MOST DAYS NEED AN AFTERNOON NAP AFTERHAVING A NINE HOUR SLEEP AT NIGHT. I HAVE A SORE THROAT THAT NEVER SEEMS TO GO AWAY. LAST YEAR I FOUND THAT I HAD HIGH IRON LEVELS SO IHAD THAT HANDLED VIA A PHLEBOTOMY. I HAVE TRIED EVERY TREATMENT UNDER THE SUN TO TREAT ARTHRITIS AND NOTHING WORKS. I HAVE SPENT SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS WITH NO JOY. I HAVE ALSO HAD ABNORMAL LIVER FUNCTION TESTS FOR YEARS. COULD THIS BE LYME DISEASE? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear friend what made you think of the possibility of you having LYME?also what all have you tried in effort to investigate the reason for your joint stiffness and pain the symptoms suggest an inflammatory or an autoimmune origin of your illness have you have been investigated in detail for that?kindly share more details so that clearer picture emerges for a better diagnosis |
Hi my name is angela im 20 years old and on June 9, 2015 I went to an oral surgeon to have all four of my wisdom teeth taken out. Ever sense the day after surgery I haven t been able to open my mouth I have gone back and they put me on some arthritis Tylenol, naproxen medication, and also voltarin gel. I ve also been doing jaw excersises religiously. Nothing has helped and I am no worse I can t fit my toothbrush in mouth and it s almost to the point I can t fit my pills in either. I m terrified and just want this to end. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint at times after wisdom teeth extraction the muscles of mastication becomes tensed, swollen and sore leading to restricted mouth opening and pain. You should do warm compresses over the check and continue till the sides of neck. You should massage the muscles with your fingers starting from the front of ear progressing down the jaw reaching the chin. Try to open the mouth with fingers by pushing front teeth apart. You should also keep doing the jaw exercises advised by your dentist. You need to take Muscle relaxant like Flexion MR for relieving the spasms of muscles. Take soft diet and more. Of liquids but do not stay hungry. If still it doesn't improve consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
My daughter has SVT and is going to Denver. She will be going up to a cabin at a higher altitude while she is there, about 2 days after arriving. She takes Metaprolol for her condition and I am wondering if the higher altitude will have a negative affect at all. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | She can safely travel, acclimatization is important and her staying for 2 days before ascending further up, would be good for her. Also, just make sure he takes her metoprolol on time and carries enough stock of the Chat Doctor. Per se if SVT is well controlled and she is in normal sinus rhythm with the help of metoprolol, she can enjoy her vacation. Regards |
Hi, I have a kid of 1 year 3 months, she was crying from past night without drinking milk and without sleeping the whole night. Today morning she even refused to have a glass of milk. Now at my mother s house she had her break fast and again started crying and crawling here and there. what could be the problem with her ? Please guide us... | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, according to the symptoms that you have quoted, it seems that the child is having pain abdomen. Pain abdomen can occur due to acute gastroenteritis, stomach infection or worm infestation. Child should be examined by a doctor so that we may not miss any important finding. If pain abdomen persist, then antibiotic needs to be started. Give more Fluids to child. Give soft diet to child. Take care. |
I have a kidney infection and I have been taking sulphameth/trimethoprim with pain pills. I havent taken my pain pills today and every time I try to move I have a shooting pain that starts about where my kidney is and shoots through my right lung to the top of my shoulder | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello first of all get an ultrasound of kidneys and a culture/sensitivity test to find out to which antibiotic your infection is most sensitive to n accordingly take that antibiotic |
I have a background of hay fever which gets quite severe with an almost contantly runny nose and mild asthma. I find it quite hard to tell the difference between allergies and a cold. for a week now i have had varying symptoms which started with sneezing, a runny nose (extremely so!), there was a slight sore throat with it, and i now have a slight cough and a little breathlessness. There has been no fever but i do work in child care, germ central. unless i have a fever im never sure if i have a cold or allergy and im not sure if the breathlessness is asthma symptoms or not. thankyou | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Allergies and common cold can be associated with similar symptoms. The main differences would be fever, change in appetite or energy level that may occur with the common cold. The time frame would also vary, if the symptoms are acute then it is more likely a cold, if they are long term-allergies. The treatment of both would be the use of decongestants (topical or oral), oral antihistamines and cough suppressants if needed. I hope this helps |
Hi, i have mild sharp abdominal pain. I have had it for more than 24 hours. My bow movements have been a little irregular as of late. I have had some prunes today to try and improve that. I have also been passing a lot of gas. Please lend me any advice you have? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI. Thanks for your query.The most probable cause of severe pain in abdomen with irregular bowel movements and gases can be a form of gastroenteritis. I would advise you the following:Take a course of an antibiotic and metronidazole and supportive and symptomatic treatment This may resolve your problems sooner. If no relief you have to undergo the following tests:Blood-routine and WidalUrine and stool tests in details. Ultrasonography of the abdomenEndoscopies if required. |
hello my name is myrna lafreniere...my son is 15 yrs old and hes had this problem before..he has a very hard time to have a bowl movement..this time its been over a week now that he hasnt had a bowlmovement..is there anything at home that I can give for fast reliefe..and hes not in any pain...but I dont understand why he goes like that.. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and, Thanks for writing to us. Begin each day with a cup of boiling water poured over half a lemon. Consume about 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber a day, to promote regular bowel movements. For an effective treatment of constipation, add 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar into an 8 oz glass of water, and Chat Doctor. The Apple Cider Vinegar can also be mixed with apple juice or grape juice to make it more palatable. Take 1 teaspoon of psyllium mixed into a glass of juice three times a day until your constipation is relieved. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards. |
I have had numbness in my right hand for about a month or so. It comes and goes and usually comes when I am using that hand or the opposite when I am sleeping it goes so numb that it keeps me awake and is actually quite painful. I have seen my doctor and he thinks it is related to arthritis that I have but no other place that is irate by my arthritis is affected. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hithanks for writing to Chat Doctor .you seem to suffer from carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor. it's a condition in which a major nerve supplying the thumb, index middle and part of ring finger gets compressed at the wrist level. Please do the following1. Use wrist splints, especially while sleeping2. Avoid bending your wrists too much3.avoid keeping your wrists under your head while sleeping4. Give rest to your wrists, avoid typing too much on your computer or mobile phone.5. Apply ice packs4-5 times a day6.use a mild analgesic like acetaminophen it will take 3-4 weeks for complete recovery. Hope I have answered your query thank you |
Hi my name is Zuzana.I have been suffering with lower back pain for over 2years since I gave a birth. Seen physio but didn t help.I have been with physio since february.Had an x-ray done.showed only scoliosis.also my womb area is painful now I m not sure what to do.Im only 32.I can t sleep at night bcs of back pain.Day time I m falling asleep.I feel very tired all the time. I also noticed red mark appeared on my back 2weeks ago and it s still there.Not sure what to do next.tnx very much. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Usually happens due to muscle spasm, calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency. Do start with proper supplements, exercise and muscle relaxants. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. |
Hello, I am a 41 year old female. I fell down the stairs this morning and have tremendous pain in the top of my arm/shoulder. I am unable to raise my arm or lift anything, The pain is going round into my shoulder blade but is generally within the section at the very top of my arm, I live alone and do not drive and really cannot get to a hospital this evening. Will I be ok to wait until the morning and do you feel I may have a fracture? Many thanks for your time. Charlotte | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Charlotte, there are three things that may have happened to you:1. Contusion of the shoulder, treatment only ice and painkillers2. Luxation of the shoulder, treatment go to the hospital directly need reduction3. Fracture of the bones of the shoulder, the treatment varies depending on from the damage you have sustained, conservative to surgical. So the conclusion is that you should go directly to the hospital. This is the best for you. |
i have a little bit of blood in my urine, what could it be? i wiped some on toilet paper and it was a faint orange color, so it was not much, i 1st noticed it this morning when it hurt to pee, the pain was a decent amount, i got back from school and went to the bathroom again and it hurt again but a lot less than this morning. there is no one with diabetes in my family, so it might be UTI (even though i have never had sex). | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | First get your urine examination done to confirm whether it is urine in blood or something else. Most common cause for blood in urine is calculus. Common cause varies from male to female. UTI can cause blood in urine, but not the commonest cause. So to know the cause complete urine & sonography is required. Treatment depends on the cause. Start taking plenty of liquids it will definitely help you. Disclaimer |
Hello, I just got my stitches taken out of my right thumb yesterday. Right after football practice today, I noticed that the wound has opened a little and a thick, yellow, pus like substance ooze out if my cut. I don t know if I should get it looked at or I ll be fine. Around the cut is yellow and purple. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello thanks for using Chat Doctor Yellow thick and fowl smelling fluid from a wound is indicative of an infection. The wound is infected. You will need to have wound Chat Doctor. Regular |
My 5 1/2 month old baby boy has acid reflux but also keeps scratching at his chest and throat. He loses his voice frequently. He s had an xray of his esophogus, stomach and small intestines and all are normal. What could be causing his difficulty in getting out sounds. JC | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, By what you say the possibilities could be:1. Laryngitis caused due to micro aspiration of acid reflex2. Congenital laryngomalacia I am saying if the kid is active you need not worry about this at all. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i recently started playing girls water polo at school and yesterday whale i was showering and cleaning my body i found a bump on my butt and when i touched it, it hurt. and today at school when i would sit it would hurt i have no idea what this is or what it can be i have never had anything like this before | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for the query. If this lump is in the butt cheek area, infected colonial cyst is the most probable reason. If the lump is somewhere else on the butt, skin infection and small abscess it is. In both cases you need to have it incised and Chat Doctor. Otherwise, it will get more painful. In case of colonial cyst you need to have it removed when the acute inflammation will be gone. Please consult general surgeon with this issue. Hope this will help. Regards. |
I was prescribed the following drug clindamycin 150mg capsules due to an oral medical issue. I have oral implants with a bridge. The screws broke off in my jaw. The attached bridge has come totally undone, leaving the open gum. The prescription has been prescribed as a preventive measure. I have no pain and no sign of invection as yet . After reading the warnings that came attached with the prescription filled at Walgreens I am extremely hesitant to take the drug due to the severe side effects. Possible death due toStevens Johnson syndrome ... I live alone so I not going to take the drug and take my chances with invection. Is that a wise choice? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Well taking Clindamycin does not always cause side effects and that too are not always life-threatening, so better first relax. If you go through the side effects of any antibiotics you will always find a long list but all the side effects are not always seen in each individual who take the Chat Doctor. . So my suggestion is to continue taking Clindamycin. If you still doubt you can go for Allergic testing and once confirmed you can take safer antibiotics without fear of fatal side effects. Hope this helps. Regards. |
hello - Dr, i was given the cream Nuforce-GM after i complained of some skin problem i got after a high dose of medication after my leg injury - i got like a pencil line crack under my arm and bust line...it keeps drying and then getting damaged again during warm times - at least twice a month ...the cracks don t seem to heal... what do i do..pls advice - thanks | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | It could be allergic reaction, or it could be a skin infection. In such cases skin scrap biopsy is preferred if you're not getting treated by usual means. |
Hello. Can Tardive-dyskinesia cause involuntary smiling and cranio-facial and thorax hyperhidrosis? What treatment would be indicated? Thought about antimuscarinic medication but they have been removed from the market at some point in the past and nothing is available at the time being to treat hyperhidrosis which is my worst problem, although smiling in meetings or when I am very angry is also terrible... | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello!My name is |
Hi I have had insomnia for about 18 years now, no I am not depressed, yes I have tried melatonin and I think all other supplements to try and find a good solution. If you could help me with a good solution for this you would then become my new best friend. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Insomnia definitely will be having an underlying basic factor which needed to be identified. You did not provide many details about the factors and other investigations carried out by previous doctors. You should provide this information. Secondly, provide previous treatment options. Provide emphasis on psychological aspect too. Psychologic origin insomnia is totally curable. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
I am 55 male 6feet 200lbs and today have to go pee every 15 minutes or so very little comes out and burning feeling on a couple trips I could not make it to washroom and a small amount of pee came out I am not sexually active for more than ten years through my choice | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HIT hank for asking to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here, in male "person urinary tract infection" is very unlikely the most near cause of burning sensation is prostate pathology, that need to be ruled out and for that you need to get done the test, and the best option is ultrasonography test, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day. |
I learned at the pain clinic today that my blood pressure is 90/56; 90/52, and 90/50 - sitting. I am "fatigued",light headed, and unable to do ordinary chores or raise my arms without cramping in arm muscles. I do a little "straightening up of the house", let my dogs out, and then have to go lie on the couch for a couple of hours. I occasionally get short of breath. I am eating, but not as much as normal. My pcp is on vacation. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Please get an ECG done and a complete blood count and General blood picture done for the symptoms as told. Anemia is to be ruled out along with any cardiac issue. Since these are and two main causes of shortness of breath and easy navigability. Please mention your age and gender so that diagnosis can be narrowed down |
Hi,I have had Crohns disease for fifty years. Over the last fifteen I have been on Purinethol 75 mg. a day.In the last five years I have had numerous bouts with squamous skin cancer. I have been told that the purinethol has exasperated the progress of my skin cancer. It has really helped my crohns but now I have a new problem and feel like I am between a rock and hard place.I am 68 and very health aware but they dont seem to stop cropping up on my arms and legs and hands.Any advice.Thank you YYYY@YYYY | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | It is best to continue with the medicine if that is helping you relieve Crowns symptoms, but you need to be under regular supervision and screening for skin cancer because you had it many times |
I have NHL, infusion #5 next Monday. Will have total of 6, three weeks later. My stomach hurts so mmuch but no nausea or diarrhea. Should I try the Prochlorperazine Maleate 10 mg to see if helps.....dr prescribed some time ago but I have not tried. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Prochlorperazine is a prescription Chat Doctor. It's also marketed under the brand names Compo and Procomp and is used for controlling severe nausea and vomiting. Prochlorperazine may also be used to treat schizophrenia. It is usually not used for stomach pain |
I am a 43 year old female and have had back pain several years ago that was a nerve of some sort. Now I recently have been having pain in my spine when I sit or put pressure on it. It feels different than the nerve pain and does feel like pressure in the lower spine. What could be going on? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hanks for being on Chat Doctor.comas you are having pain in lower spine region, I would like to know if this pain radiates to any of your legs. Also, do you have numbness or abnormal sensations in your legs? If yes, that may be a pinched nerve in your spine, and you might need an MRI of lumbosacral spine to evaluate the same. Otherwise, also, MRI will help in diagnosing. Chat Doctor. |
i am having pain between shoulder blades to the point its spiking bp. i am on blood pressure meds and the local drs are stumped as to what could be causing it. i am non smoker, run frequently, exercise daily (until recently). my systolic blood pressure has stayed high | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor, I am Chat Doctor. Pain between shoulders blade can be due simple muscular or can be due to aortic dissection with sharp pain ... if u were my patent I would like to ask detail history with examination n run test ESP X-Ray to look for mediastinum widening to rule out dangerous condition n if it is culprit then TX by surgeons ...in case muscular pain need simple analgesic n muscular relaxant ... I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Regards. |
Hi, I have a brother that is diebitic and has a cute on his foot. it is swollen. He went to the doctor and the nurse said for him to go the the hospital to have it check out and make sure is not gangurring. cant spell it. He has been cleansing it and putting Iodine on it and soaking it. He says the bubble that in side cute busted and its draining out. He says he cant hardly was on it. I trying to get him to check in to the hospital, but no luck.in the mean time he tring to keep it clean. Is there any good medicine I can get to keep it clean, untill I can get him to go to the hospital and check it out. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for you question. Diabetes is a chronic condition and its complications predisposes people to have chronic wounds on the lower limbs which can lead to gangrene and cause lead to an amputation of the said limb. This situation is worsened when the Diabetes is poorly followed up. I would ask you to first of all check his blood glucose level with a One-stop machine and make sure it is within normal values for diabetic patients i.e. 1 - 2 g/l, secondly verify if he is taking his diabetes medications, do twice daily wound Chat Doctor. Consult a planetologist when you can. Good luck |
im 23 years old 5 6 bout 170lbs after eating beef n broccoli with some rice suddenly after i felt hot. and i can t lay down and sleep cuz i feel hot in my legs at nite it usually isn t ab din da morn but it always acts up at night | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | hi you have flushing reaction .it is common after ingestion of some food and ChatDoctor. |
hi i have a 4 month old son who has a welt like bump on his spine, on closer inspection i noticed that it is hairy, i have concerns due to the fact that while i was pregnant with him during an ultrasound the noticed that i had an increased risk of nueral tube defect - in particular spinal bifida was wondering if i should be concerned about this lump it is about 4cm long and 2cm wide not raised too much?? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HI. Thanks for your query. Yes, the hairy lump on the spine is a telltale sign of a neural tune defect. In your case suggestive of an underlying spina bifida. Please confirm this by X-rays. Also get confirmed his movements of the lower limb. Consult a Pediatric Surgeon or a Neurosurgeon. And if the nerve supply to the lower limbs is unaffected, you have to observe for any further development as your child grows to adulthood. In later age he may need surgical interventions if there is development of neurological deficit. |
Hi, I have a question Im a diebetic Type 2. I have seem to have a hard like a pee on the bottom of my right foot by the pinkie toe. Not on the toe but on the foot close to the edge. Sometime I feel pain when walking in sandles. Could it be the shoes. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Respected user, HiT hanks for using Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is more likely to be callus formation.* Must consult a general surgeon for the same or at least a high resolution clinical photograph with mobile as an attachment is mandatory to evaluate it more precisely. Hope this clears your query. Welcome for further guidance. Regards. |
Hi, I just drank half a snapple bottle before realizing it had mold growing in it... I poured the mold into a cup and it looked like phlegm. The tea tasted a little off...sort of sour. Anyway, is there anything I can do now to prevent getting sick. Should I drink water or try to vomit? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. You should do nothing, unless some symptoms such as vomiting, diarrheas or abdominal pain occur., in most cases it won't cause any serious consequences, |
i am suffering from ocassional breast pain(left 1) and nipple discharge accompanied with heaviness of the sae.i have been prescribed primosa capsules for 3 months. it s been a mon th and their is no change in the condition in fact i feel the dis charge is increasing. all the test,mammo, ultra sound have been done. most important: I am worried? please advice, moreover i am a lyposarcoma survivor ( cancer of the musce in right thigh ) and have been cured and operated on the same 9 years back. I am only concerned that it should not be return of the same. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Konikaji, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You have not mentioned the report of Mammography and ultrasound of breast. I advise to consult GAEC and get your breast thoroughly examined and get Mammography done. As there is h/o liposarcoma, you should be careful of not having any such pathology in the breast. Ok and bye. |
I need to know what to expect in the near future with someone who has stage 4 liver cancer . Chemo and other traditional treatments didnt work and now are about to start some sort of experimental medication. They are in alot of pain and has lost approx 35 libs. said to be moving around a little better since chemo was stopped but now has a blood clot around where chemo was admitted. I am scared it is getting close to the end but not for sure as I dont know much about this horriable disease. Please help me understand. They have not discussed her chances with the family or her yet. Does that mean that the point of survival is mute ? how long could she have left ? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | There is almost no hope to prolong life beyond a certain period of time.without complications we cans til hope for some changes in the outlook, but if already witChatDoctorplications, then very difficult to say the outcome.discuss the possibilities with the treating doctor who knows the patient the best, so he/she will be th the best person to discuss the outcomes of the disease. |
Hello, my son is 5 yrs and 6 month old. Every 2-3 days he develops balgam and coughs badly until he vomits and takes it out. Once he spits it out, he does not cough for next 2-3 days. We have observed this pattern for few months now and wanted to seek your expert advice. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Kindly get your child examined when he has the cough to rule out any wheezing and also to check his sinuses to rule out any sinusitis as these lead to episodic cough. If he is fine in between cough episodes and his general checkup is normal no need to worry. Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care. Chat Doctor. |
im chris im 23 and my girlfriend is emma 22 we are a white couple.I have recently persuaded my girlfriend to agree to meet a few other men so i can watch her have sex with them. These men are all black men and i have asked emma my girlfriend to let them have sex with her unprotected. When this happens emma will take 3 black mans sperms in her, she is currently on the pill at the moment , will the pill still work if 3 black men cum in her?? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor, The contraceptive pills will protect her from being pregnant. But at the same time she is not protected against sexually transmitted diseases. So I recommend you to stop such activities as it may cause illness to her. Use a condom next time during sex. Hope that answers your question. |
dear doctor I have marraid past 4year but i dont have any child and my doctor sugest me and my wife as well to take one month evion 400 can you sugest me it is any benifit...... | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | thank you for the inquiry.have you undergone any medical checkups. please share me the results |
Hi Doctor, I have some problem relating to my behavior/ personality or I don t know exactly what you call it. I cant be able to concentrate on my work as lot of destruction keeps on hitting my mind away from the work. I discussed about it with my friend earlier through online chat, she asked to consult a female psychiatrist as my problem is related to females. So please advice me a doctor to look after my problem and it shouldn t be expensive as I don t possess lot of money. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You have not mentioned your age. Concentration problems do arise to people at every stage, but it is more present with young adults. You are supposed to refer to concentration and attention as two. Attention span for any adult is maximum 30 minutes. Sometimes, a person can be attentive to an interesting thing for more than 30 minutes, such as movies or games. Concentration is attention plus understanding. For this too, span of below 30 minutes. If you are able to make your studies interesting and based on variable principle, your concentration level can be increased. Concentration comes only when you are interested in what you do. So please be passionate towards what you are doing or do only those things which you are interested in. It is also possible to improve your concentration level with the help of yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. |
my son is 10,51 inches, and 79 pounds and had a fever Sunday morning of 103.3 with fever reducer it went down to normal temp. It then came back around 6 in the pm. and took a second treatment of fever reducer and it went down easily.About 10pm i took his temp and it went down to 96.3 I have been keeping an eye on him and he has been sleeping, sweaty and his body cold.I currently took his temp and it is down to 93.8. His temp has never been low before. I have 2 blakets on him to try and get him warm. He has been on antibiotics since friday for double ear infection and has been complaining about his trout hurting, stomach hurting,a bad cough, he has mouth sores and cant eat. What do I do? what could it be? whe do i worry about hte low temp? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks to ChatDoctorI can understand your concern don't worry, fever in most of viral infections have sudden rise and fall below normal once we have taken medicine if there are no chills and rigors don't worry, it won't cause any trouble anyway ear infection will be controlled by antibiotics to prevent secondary infection just undergo some investigations like CBP. TIDAL, FEVER PROFILE CHEST X RAY FEVER NOT SUBSIDE Let him continue antibiotic till reports comes and antipyretic like paracetamol along with above Chat Doctor. Gentle doing mouthwash will help to relieve soreness of mouth . Ok plenty of liquids orally is better than solids low temperature generally up to certain extent nothing will harm the body. Clean the ear with chosen buds if there is discharge , keep it clean he will be normal shortly .ok |
My son who is 8 years old has constant stomach ached from last Christmas onwards. We think its acidity because it is usually when he does not eat for more than 2 hours. But its so often we are a bit worried. it seems like cramps. We give him carmiscide. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, There is no problem giving him parricide for abdominal colic. But as he is having this problem since long underlying cause is to be found out, like Hi infection, bacterial or amoebic or worm infestation. Consult your doctor and get examined.Meanwhile, you can continue with parricide as and when required. Ok and take care. |
Hello Sir/mam, I am K.Mandal (Male 26) from kolkatta have been diagnosed as OCD with venerophobia of (HIV) and other vernal dieases (PAST).and now having PANICK DISORDER and phobia of going out side alone. (present) by my psychratist. He prescribed me Paxidep cr 37.5 daily morning after breakfast for 5 years.and zapiz 0.5 for sos during panick attack. So I want to know will it be safe for me to take paxidep for such a long duration...as this drug show some side effects like sextual dysfunction of achiving orgasim. and some cramping pain in lower abdomin at afternoon after having lunch. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloPaxidep is paroxetine and it is a SSRI Chat Doctor. It is very effective in anxiety disorders like OCD as well as in panic disorder. It is safe to use this |
When I work out it starts to feel like im getting needles pushed into the back of my brain. its sharpe and quick continuous pain. My chest ( not as often as my head) starts to feel like someones sitting on it. I can still breathe okay through all of this. the more often I work out the long the needles in my brain lasts and the worse it gets. I have just recently started working out 4-5 times a week. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you have described signs of Ischemia When you exercise, too much blood is shunted out to the muscles so that the other parts gets less blood supply and hence you get the symptoms you have mentioned The solution would be to reduce the Weights / Counts of your exercise for few days and then gradually increase them This is easily manageable :) Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. |
I have a raised region on left side just below ribs. I went to the doctor he felt my abdominal region said there was nothing to worry about. However I still have this lump or swollen area. It s not painful but sometimes uncomfortable I have to lift my left shoulder up. I m thinking it could be my posture but this wouldn t cause swelling. It s slightly noticeable what could it be?? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, as mentioned by you, about the swollen or lump area, and also examined by doctor where he said It's nothing to worry.of course I agree to you that how come something comes up like this and is painful. And also how come the swelling is persisting. What I would suggest is to undergo an x-ray and check as it may reveal something with it. Maybe a fluid accumulation. Also, later on an MRI will guide to see what soft tissues are involved in that area leading to swelling. Until we get a picture of the soft tissue abnormality it will be really tough for anyone to examine and comment. As diagnostic holds the strong ground for assistance. I wish you get an MRI done, so we can come to know what sort of soft tissue is involved a muscular or a lung tissue. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recoveryregardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
My wife age 38 is HBV positive with acute measure and Dr. has told that she is not in carrier stage and does not need any treatment. The quantitive test result somewhere 625. Can this HBV get removed completel, does this quantity increases in future, what could be the effect on liver functioning in future. Please explain. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for posting query. Carrier state means that your wife is infected with Herb (Bag positive) but the replicating antigen of virus maybe negative and the viral load may NOT be high enough requiring treatment. Virus is in "dormant" phase. It is possible that the virus remains in dormant phase throughout and causes no harm to liver. Only one fourth of patients infected with Herb virus develop liver cirrhosis. Therefore, one cannot be sure about her status. The viral load should be monitored, and she needs to repeat test every 6 month or at least once a year. You should also inform your treating doctor if you want to plan a baby. There is NO permanent treatment for Herb virus. However, all relatives of your wife including you need to be vaccinated against Herb (if not done yet).wish her good health. Further queries are welcomed. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .wish you good health. Regards, Chat Doctor. |
I am a woman in my 30s that just got off of birth control about a month ago. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests and they botChatDoctore back negative. For the last week I have been afflicted with constant urination, pelvic/lower abdominal pain, bloating/swelling, and nausea. What could be causing this is I am not pregnant? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From history, it seems like you have got a UTI (urinary tract infection), if pregnancy could be excluded with certainty by the way of serum Chat Doctor estimation and an ultrasound abdomen if need be. I would advise you to go for a routine/microscopic and a culture sensitivity of the urine, and show it to your family physician for further management with appropriate antibiotics after a physical examination of your abdomen. Till then, you could go for an anti-emetic, and a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. |
Hi,I am 24 years old.i had my last period on the 2nd of july and it lasted about 4 days. I had unprotected intercourse on the 12th of july and I used postinor 2 1 hour after.i dont keep track of my menstrual cycle but I am scared of getting pregnant. I dont have any symptomsjust being having cramps.pls help me. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, please do keep record of your menstrual cycle to predict the day of ovulation and decide the safe and unsafe period for yourself. If you had regular cycles then ovulation takes place 14 days prior to the start if next menstruation. 4 days before and 4 days after ovulation is the unsafe period in which couples should avoid having intercourse. If you have a regular cycle of 30 days then you had sex in safe period plus you took posting 2 within 24 hours which means very less chance of getting pregnant. Posting has its side effects as well, so these cramps might be due to the medicine. |