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I fake my emotions all of them other then anger Nothing makes me happy or sad or worried honestly I fake my feelings to see what would the person Im talking to with feel or say Im always lieing I can never tell the full true last week my friend was annoyed that guy hit on her so I faked that I was mad and talked to the guy infornt of her just to make her like me more which she did not after she got mad at me I cant even remember last time I laughed from heart or enjoyed something I just do stuff for no reason | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Personality disorders stem from biological vulnerability to feeling emotions more intensely than others, combined with a stressful environment. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web ad Chat Doctor. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is |
i am treated for minimal PTB f 3 years ago, nom im apllying for a working visa ni saudi Arabia, before undergoing for the medical exam of an agency, i went to the see a pulmonologist and have xrayed, the result is just a scar on my lungs..would i pass the medical exam? how will i get rid of the scar? | 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. To have lung scars after treatment of tuberculosis is normal healing phenomenon. These scars are inactive, harmless, noninfectious lesions. So no treatment is required for this and no treatment is available today remove them. But for visa clearance, we need to prove that these lesions are not active and infectious. For this, you need to get done CT thorax and bronchoscopy with BAD (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis. CT is more superior in diagnosis of scar lesion as compare to chest x-ray. If both these are negative for active infection, you can argue with visa authority that these lesions are old, healed, scarred lesions and not active, infectious lesions. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, I started taking Hydrocodon-Acetaminophin 10-325 yesterday evening after a procedure. I have had 3 pills. The last pill was taken a little over 6 hours ago. I have been having a lot of itching since I started the Hydrocodon. I have Tramadol HCL 50 mg which I know I have no reaction to and would rather take than the Hydrocodon. Is it safe to switch to Tramadol?Thank You,Mary | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | 1. Hy ChatDoctor. 2. There are a number of herbal alternatives to hy |
hi, I have always had pain around my right side carotid artery, under my jaw, radiate to my ear, and my shoulders. Sometime i feel it is on the side of my throat. It is wearing me out, my memory is geting weaker and weaker, sometime i feel as if everything blocked as it affect my proper breathing and i dont feel i am relaxed...i am 49 by the way and i had this for few years now ... but it is geting worse and causing me to be rigid and stiff... can u tell me plz what i should do and what could be the diagnosis and what kind of doctors i should visit... thx.. MK | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello MK! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a temporomandibular joint dysfunction or a bulging disc in the cervical vertebral column, causing articular nerve pain in this region. For this reason, I would recommend performing a cervical spine MRI study. If this test results normal, I would recommend consulting with the ENT specialist for a physical exam of the temporomandibular junction. Anxiety could also play an important role on all this clinical scenario, too. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, |
For the past two months i ve had some tingling/parasthesia in my right hand and a visible radial pulse. The parasthesia has waned over time but still occurs each day especially when i m in a relaxed seated postition. I m a little worried that there is compression somewhere that is causing this visible sign and tingling. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, It may be due to nerve compression. For further assessment, you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen. You may require tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin tablets after consultation. Do regular physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
hi sir, i got pain in lower back. i feel it is in middle of hip and lower back. actually i am feeling the pain 3 days back onwards. And it started paining when i woke up in the morning 3 days back. i have used one of the spray but no relief. Used some myospaz and aceclo but no relief. Not able to understand what could be the reason and how to avaoid this. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache. Treatment of it is rest and analgesics. Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as attract three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics. You can discuss with your treating Doctor. To father investigate MRI of the region is advised. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link:https://www.bit.ly/ask Chat Doctor. Take care. |
Son is 9 years old 67lbs and 53inches. He has had an inflamed testicle for a month. It started to burn when he urinated 3 weeks ago. He saw a urologist for 5 minutes who said it was a virus that could last a year. We are to go back in four months if there is blood in his urine or if it still burns alot when he pees. His urine test from 3 weeks ago came back negative for a uti. There has been no blood work or a repeat urine test. He cries everyday that it burns bad when he pees. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I suggest that his Urine RM teat to be related and also a USG and Doppler of affected testes to be done. Disclaimer"This provisional advice provided by me stands subject to the patient undergoing a physical examination and is based entirely on inputs provided by patient/attendants. The patient is advised for physical examination at earliest" |
im constantly horny and when i dont get laid coz my girlfriend doesnt want to do it or doesnt want to do it quick i feel like end of the world, I know this is not normal :( and is there way to get rid of that feeling somehow...p.s. i masturbate everyday 2-3 times even when i get laid... | 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 given your age here. Please understand that sex is not essential for human being. That is just another emotion where body and mind gets pleasure feeling rather than pain. Your frustration is understandable. You are denied of sexual pleasure, and then you are irritated. What happens if you desire sexual pleasure from someone you don't know? What happens if you don't get it from them? You are expecting your girlfriend to behave according to your wish and when she disagrees you are disappointed. What is wrong in that? How can you call yourself horny on that aspect? Masturbation once per day for teenagers and thrice or four times a week for adults are OK. Once you get married, your masturbation stops. When you get a job your masturbation reduces. 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. |
Good morning Doctor or Doctors. here the question..i am having this tight feeling in the middle of my Brest to my throat. am on meds. the only time i have been in the hospital was last oct. for a bleeding ulcer. and they also found i have pfo. not to worry about it..thank you connie | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. IN the given situation of Yours, You seem to suffer from-Acid reflux with HERD. Yours being Known Ulcer case, these complaints of tight feeling in chest and throat-indicates that that acid control treatment needs to be reviewed and changed under expert doctors advise. I would suggest you to have Second opinion from Third party Surgeon/ Physician and review acid controlling treatment which you are taking. Other causes for these complaints-like IBS and IBD/ anal ailments like fissure in ANO/ H. Pylori re-infection / inadequate PPI dosage / Improper diet style/ habits, need to be ruled out before planning any treatment in your case. Hope this would help you to plan further of this complex illness of yours. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question Tod ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
My daughter is on oxcarbazepine 300mg. she was taking focalin and adderall because of her ADHD. she has a new doctor and she put her on this medication with her focalin she has gained so much weight now and she is becoming so agitated. I have tried to talk to her doctor and because my daughter is of age she does not want to hear what I have to say. I asked her to review her file she had been on the other meds for over ten years and that was the only way she made it through school. Although she is twenty in age she is just not there yet her mind is still like a child s mind. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Oxcarbazepine can produce weight gain in some patients. You can talk to your Doc for the same. |
I have a cyst on the back of my neck that was drained a few months ago. Started getting a sting sensation yesterday. What does it mean? I am supposed to have it surgically removed but cant afford it right now (it swelled up to the size of a golf ball before the drainage and took over a month to stop draining!). | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, The sting sensation could be related to an infection. For this reason, if it hurts when touching or the stinging persists, I would recommend consulting with your general physician for a physical exam and some tests (complete blood count, PCR) for inflammation. You may need to Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi I am a female of 31 yrs,I had typhoid for which my treatment is going on.Then from blood examination I discovered that my WBC count is 1500 and in 2 days it increases by 200 and from further examination i now came to know that i have pelvic ascites.Please advice treatment for it | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloPelvic ASCIIs(free fluid in pelvis) may be due to peritonitis in a case of typhoid fever. Typhoid fever causes intestine infection and fluid in pelvis may be considered as complication. Patient may need surgical intervention after evaluation. Mild free fluid in pelvis in females may also be due to many other reasons like during ovulation(it is naturally seen), pelvic inflammatory disease(PID)etc. Your condition need clinical correlation. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. |
I had gall bladder surgery two weeks ago. I was fine for five days and then I had an attach like I was having a heart attach, went to the hospital and given nitro and it put my heart rate over 140 and my blood pressure went high. They gave me a bunch of drugs to get rid of the symptoms, but the next morning I felt like my nerves where jumping out of my body. I have not been able to stop shaking since. I shake really bad and I m very nauseated. Any ideas on what is causing this. My doctors can t seem to help me. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, This can be a cardiac arrhythmia like PSV or atrial fibrillation, in which heart rate suddenly goes up and also suddenly decreases. Blood pressure falls during these episodes and one has dizziness, fainting, blackouts, sometimes syncope. Usually ECG is normal as it is usually done in between the episodes. ECG done during episodes will show abnormality. You will need 24 hour HOLDER monitoring. So visit nearby cardiologist for this investigation. Also, hemoglobin and thyroid test should be done. Ln order to abort such episodes you should try to cough hard. Is there any stress or anxiety associated, as it can also be a panic attack. Till the time your evaluation is complete, you can ask your local doctor for tab collar LA 20 mg once a day. If none of the above is successful then last option is of electrophysiologist studies which is invasive test which can diagnose and treat the arrhythmia permanently in most of the cases. |
Hello Doctor!! OK after a long day and night of sex with my Lady. woke up this morning with what appears to be a blood blister on the foreskin. I m 53 been tested for all diseases and all negative. like I said I was fine yesterday before the sex. question what can I do until I see my doctor. thank you | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, i think this is an STD.I shall advise you not to do any intercourse before you consult your physician, dont worry. Only antibiotic treatment will help both you and your partner to get rid of it. Hope this is helpful.regards. |
A friend of mine recently had emergency brain surgery due to hemorrhaging. Neurologist have him sedated heavily but he can still respond with small arm movements and hand gestures, although he is unable to move the left side of his body. He had surgery on the right side of his brain so I know that can happen but what are the chances that the paralysis will be perminent. Also what are the chances that he will have any loss of brain fucntion and what kind? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Surgery in hemorrhagic brain stroke is done when it is massive bleed and for life-saving. Once he come out from ICU, sedation,it will take minimum 6 months for recovery. Recovery also depends on extent of lesion and involvement of important region effected and comorbid condition she may require long time physiotherapy and control of hypertension regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi, I am sumit age-22.i am suffering from jaundice form 12 days m blood test report.. bilirubin total-4.01 and direct 2.23,please suggest me what to do? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello have you have seen a doctor Semitic not please visit one to check your liver size, liver enzymes, viral markers, coagulation tests, take care Chat Doctor. |
I have noticed a loss of skin pigment on my genitals. One dime-nickel sized spot on the shaft, perfectly round and another spot at the base of the shaft leading onto my left testicle. I am 29 years old. I would like to know what is causing this and if it is in any way harmful to my health. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: Genital area is usually hyperpigmented, but you may also find less pigmented area over there. Explanation: If your hypopigmented patch is new or less sensitive to touch, you need to show it to your doctor and go for investigations to find out the cause for it. Most probably it is a fungal infection patch if it's itchy. Any ways meet your doctor. Good luck |
Hi, Ive been wondering why I have had one swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck close to my jaw bone right under my ear for a little over a month now. Its not badly swollen but it is not normal. I have also had frequent dizzy spells for about the same amount of time. When this started my doctor gave me antibiotics for a sinus infection and an inhaler for my cough. The inhaler works, but my lymph nodes never went down. I realize that I have allergies and there is alot of pollen in my area, could this be the cause of all of my symptoms? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi thanks for using Chat Doctor .... Lymph nodes could be due to some infection. Feel of the lymph node is also important lymph node structure will be different in different conditions Lymph node biopsy is also an option if the there is significant lymph node enlargement have to do a routine blood count to see any abnormality ....ENT consultation to rule out ear pathology Thank you.... |
Hello Doctor,My sister has met with accident 20 days back and is currently in Columbia Asia Bangalore undergoing treatment for lung contusion as well along with spine injury.Doctors say that her cough reflecx is bad due to which she is unable to caugh out the secretions and mucus.Currently she is undergoing chest physio therapy and bronchoscopy to improve/ enlarge her lungs.Isnt there any way out to improve her cough reflex through medicines.Kindly provide your inputs | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiS he is currently taking the right treatment for the secretions believe me. In his condition medications don't help so much. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hai,Iam having a doubt.Iam having PCOD and i m on infertility treatment.Yesterday was my 16th day of post menstruation and scanning shows that my uterine thickness is 5mm only and there is one 16mm sized follicle in right ovary.My doctor told me to take Alivher tablet(sildenafil citrate) 25mg per vaginally as BD dose.But I got it as a tablet form only and I thought that some pessary or suppository form will be available for insertion.So my doubt is,Can I keep this tablet itself into the uterus or not?Please clarify my doubts.Im so much worried about that.Because I have already kept one tablet inside. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi I think you can keep the tablet vaginally. There is no problem in that. Wash your hands with antiseptic soap or set-top and insert the tablet vaginally as high as possible. Hope it helps. |
yes, I ve had now 4 rounds of chemo and 14 herceptins, and the first round I broke out around my port. The doctor said it was a rash , but it just kept getting worse, burning hurting iching. He sent me to get a port study and the result was the nurses had not been putting the needles in correctly and the chemo has been leaking out around the port causing severe large burn on my chest . They will be removing this port as soon as it heals, but can you tell me how this could damage the inside of my body? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Long course of chemo generally given through chemo port, probably your port entry site has been infected, then according to culture sensitivity report proper antibiotics to be chosen. Port can be taken out, and a new port may be created, That depends on your doctor. Anyway, the chemo or Herceptin will not cause much harm to your body due to local contamination. |
I have 10 months old child when he was for day old he had fits and then after four months again he suffered from fits. but not he taking treatment with a neuroligist but still today he didnt have one. But he is moving his hand and legs very well but still not started to crawl. When we make him stnd he keeps on jumping and climbing up. Is there any problem | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | No not at all. Crawling usually started on 3 -6 months of age. At 6 month babies are usually sitting on the floor without any support and around 10 months of age they try to stand and walk with some support. According to your history the baby shows appropriate developmental stage. So do not worry. Fits may be due to febrile convulsions which may not need any treatment and usually resolve after 5 year of age.(But history is not sufficient to tell whether it is febrile convulsions) |
I recently had some blood tests done and found I had a high enzyme level on my liver . The doctor put this down to heavy drinking over the festive period and asked me to book in for a secondary set of blood tests in order to confirm this and hopefully see the levels drop and asked me to stop drinking. I have now had my second set of blood tests results which indicate high ESR levels but they were ok in the first set of tests? Since my first set of tests I have gone back to the gym and lifting heavy weights as well as having a large volume of protein shakes in and between gym sessions. Could this be a reason for a high/abnormal ESR levels? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, kevismename,I fully agree with your doctor that asked you to quit ChatDoctor. |
I had a tetanus shot about 3 days ago and now I have a very sore small lump in my neck near my collar bone, is this normal? The only reason Im concerned is I just had a c-section and Im worried about blood clots. I did not notice this lump before the shot, so I dont think it is a clot but I thought I would check. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Reviewed your query.Don't worry, as by no means the sore lump near collar bone would occur due to clot after the tetanus shot in the arm. This lump seems mostly due to the general immune reaction with flare up of the lymph node near the collar bone. Still I would advise you to have a check-up from your doctor to get the worry ruled out. Hope this would relive your query satisfactorily. Write excellent review and hit thanks if this has helped to resolve your issue. Welcome again further for any query in this regard. Have a good day. Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS |
My 3 year old son had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Thursday. Fluid intake it good, pain is controlled with children advil every 6-8 hours. He has been running mild fevers but has been sweating and has chest congestion. Should I be concerned. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Mild fever could be due to infection post surgery. Adequate duration of antibiotics are sufficient to control fever and other symptoms. |
I believe that my husband has been in contact with poison ivy. He had itching of the scrotum for a few days. Now his scrotum has enlarged to the size of a grapefruit. He says that they burn , feels hot and is excreting oil. It has now caused some sort of allergic reaction to the areas around his eyes. There is swelling around his eyes and cheeks. He is also getting a rash on his hip, legs and parts of his arms. I am giving him Benadryl , Motrin and over the counter creams for poison ivy. Nothing is helping. I am starting to get really worried because he doesn t want to go to the hospital. Could this cause more harm to him? Also is it contagius to me and my famille? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | THIS SWELLING OF ORGANS WITH THIS INTENSITY ARE ALLERGIES MIXED WITH FUNGUS IT SPREADS ALSO WHERE THE HAND GOES CAN TRY NONALLERGIC FEXOFENADINE 120 MG BDT AB CPM AT NIGHT ADD FLUCONAZOLE 150 MG ONCE A DAY FOR 4 WEEKLY ANTIFUNGAL MIXED WITH NONALLERGIC OINTMENT ON AFFECTED PARTS CAN APPLY HISTOCALAMINE ON SCROTUM AND FACE ONCE A DAY ADD LOT OF WARM WATER TO Chat Doctor. |
ok iam 40 years old i have the diagnoses off carcinoid sydrome also had carcinoid benign removed years ago now my heartvalves are damadged uncontrooled bloodpressure fluctiating from 80 over 38 and than jumps to 158 over 126 my spect scan was normal but does a spect scan show subcentimeter lesions ? because thats what i have multiple lesions liver kidney and endlarged lymphnotes pulmenery arch also acteleases off both lower lobes off the lungs , ostreotide scan came back normal uptake 24 hrs only but c t scan showed it dont know what else to do? | 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. Atelectasis is partial collapse of part of lung. Most common cause for this is mucus collection in lungs. So treatment of atelectasis is 1. Broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or azithromycin once a day.2. Bucolic and expectorant Chat Doctor. 3. N acetyl cysteine (NAC)4. Chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Don't worry, your atelectasis will be improved with above treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
Hi, my sister is suffering from white patches all over the body over the years.can it be cured by any means? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello there are many type of white spot it may be vitiligo, lucoderma, or leprosy better to visit your nearest doctor there are plenty of good medicine in homeopathy which is helpful in white spot. Tell me please whether it is numb or itching only then I can help you.thanks |
I have been on Dian 35 on and off for about 15 years. I have has two bouts of major depression and I am on lyrica and lexapro for the past five years. I am 45 years old. I am now experiencing Utis. Could they be caused by dian 35 and could my anxiety and depression caused it too? Would you recommend that I come off Dian 35? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi there ~ Diane 35 is a contraceptive medication and will not cause Otis. Anxiety and Depression are treated with Learn and Lyrics, however you need to understand that you should also consider if you are experiencing any changes in your symptoms of anxiety and depression that is making your lifestyle worse i.e. you are not Chat Doctor. If that is the case then you might have had Otis indirectly due to that reason. However, not good sexual or genital hygiene and deny |
my son just fell off his new bed and hit the metal bar on the side causing an instant goose-egg below his eye on his upper cheek bone. It is swollen and bruised, but my concern is that the lump is extremely movable and feels like a bag of gel. What are your thoughts? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that due to hitting with a metal bar there has been soft tissue injury and due to injury there has been inflammation and swelling due to accumulation of inflammatory exudate and cells at the injury site. There also seems to be ruptured blood vessels leading to bruising and formation of a Hematoma. The movable gel like lump seems to be a Hematoma and is due to accumulation of blood from ruptured blood vessels. I would suggest you that you need not worry about it as it will resolve gradually. You can do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lump. You can also give him anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. In case if there is pain numbing gel containing Lidocaine can also be advised. You can also apply Heparin gel over the area as it will help in faster disruption of the hematoma as well as bruising. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. |
Doctor, I am taking Telekast-L tablet daily at night. I asked my father to get that tablet from a medical shop. He bought Telekast-10 instead of Telekast-L. Is there any difference between those two tablets...? Shall i have that tablet Telekast-10 instead of L? Plz reply me.. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Telekast-L may be taken in the dose of one tablet once a day. Telecast is a combination of an antihistamine (levocetrizine) and leukotriene receptor blocker (montelukast) commonly prescribed for the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier. Telekast-10 consists of montelukast only and prescribed to prevent and treat allergic conditions like asthma, seasonal allergies, and exercise-induced asthma. You may take telecast-10 if you do not have allergic symptoms associated with cold as listed above. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi, I need help. Im having a lot of issued right now, I dont know whats going on. I have asthma, and I use my Advair inhaler everyday. But, a few nights ago I was perfectly fine one second, and then next second I couldnt breathe. I had to gasp for air, I thought I was having an anxiety attack, but nothing bad was happening; and thats never happened before. It lasted about five minutes, and then went away. But even now I have to take a lot more deeper breaths than usual. Also, earlier today I was using the bathroom, and sometimes when I get huge migraines, I feel like Im in a complete dimension. I had no headache when I went into the bathroom, I was completely fine, but as I was in use, for about five seconds I felt out of place. My whole body went cold, I was shaking, and my vision blurred and I saw two of everything. After about five seconds, I returned back to normal and nothing happened. Its really stressing me out, what is going on? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forum. Since, how many days, you are taking AFFAIR inhaler as the ingredients are beta agonist+corticosteroids. Now your main complaint is same breathlessness and cessation of breath. In my opinion consult a physician and get in complete examination of heart and blood for anemia and calcium (if corticosteroids uses for long time may cause calcium depletion and this causes such type of symptoms). Good luck. |
I smashed my finger in a car door about two weeks ago and half of the nail turned a blue-purply color. Today i got the nail caught on something and the colored part ripped off but didnt hurt at all. I have noticed a very strong smell coming off of that finger the entire day. It doesnt hurt but i didnt know if it was infected or just the dead nail was making the smell. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hinail bed is notorious for infection in hematoma. Would be safer to apply antibiotic ointment after thorough washing with soap and water. Show a doctor if he thinks necessary, may prescribe antibiotics. Thanks |
The joints in my hands started aching about two weeks ago. Both thumbs first and now both my hands. I d never had this issue before. I can t think of anything I ve changed as far as eating or physical. I go to my Dr. next week, but If I could ID what is happening, the pain would go away sooner. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, As the history sounds to be a compression over the flexor retinaculum. I will advise you to do hot water fermentation and compression. Once the pain level falls to 4-5 in visual analog pain scale of 0-10 then do simple hand exercises in the hot water. This should help you ease it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Jay In Chat Doctor. |
I had broken my wrist in December and had surgery. Two pins were placed in my wrist. All went well. Developed carbolic tunnell and two days ago had surgery again. When I came home I mmwas vomiting and developed a rash on my chest, neck, and face. Is this common | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, This is not common and is not related to surgery. These are signs of allergic reactions due to some Chat Doctor. Try to find out the |
Hello, I have lupus and recently had a series of customary lab test including a urinalysis. At the time of collection I was menstruating. My Rhuematologist contacted me and told me that I had some protein in my urine. He would like me to take the test again in a couple of weeks. He said this can happen when a woman is on her cycle. I just didn t want to worry or stress over this unnecessarily. I should add all my other lab test were normal and if no concern. Is my Rhuematologist correct about menstration and protein in urine? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear Madam, Your rheumatologist is right in saying that protein can be present in urine during menstruation thus the sample needs to be repeated. |
I am having pain in right costo-phrenic angle since last 3 days. I had a small injury while playing cricket 3 days back. the pain is getting worse. i have had hot fomentation, local analgesics and anti-inflamatory drugs but no effect as if yet. please suggest me what could be the possibility and what can be done to relieve the pain. Thank you. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for asking a question. With right cost-phrenic injury there could be several other causes of your pain. Most common would be soft tissue injury to the muscles. Treatment would be similar to what you have already been trying. In addition to the muscle injury could be increasing muscle spasms which would gradually increase with time. Treatment again would be local heat or ice and muscle relaxants along with local massage therapy and physical therapy. Deeper injuries could be fractured lower rib or kidney contusion. Further testing would need to be done including x-rays urinalysis. I would recommend seeing your primary care doctor to do further testing and treatment |
I had gall bladder removed two years ago and I continue to have pain on right side under rib Last night it hurt even to bend to pick up things. I m not sure if food isn t digesting properly causing inflammation? I took aleve and it helped a little. Worried | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I understand your problem. Usually pain under ribs occur due to indigestion of food, especially fatty foods, due to straining of the muscles. After gall bladder removal, there is likely chance of developing infection in the liver, this can also cause pain under ribs. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. |
I have had 2 episodes of pain developing pre-orgasm in my head (back of head at the base) and neck. It starts a couple of minutes pre-orgasm and peaks at orgasm. This starts as a dull ache and builds towards orgasm. I take 2 paracetamol and it settles within 15-30 minutes. It has happened on a couple of isolated occasions in the past. One of the recent 2 occasions was when masturbating so no great exertion was involved. My bloods indicate I am menopausal and I am only having periods about every 4 months currently. I am 53. I am on bisoprolol fro high blood pressure. I am also on Mirtazipine 45mg | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Of course, pre-medicating with the same medicine that reliably works on pain 15 to 30 min after taking it is generally MORE effective than treating the pain after it has begun. I cannot say in your particular case and the pain follows a particular pattern which implies where the pain is from. Going from the neck to the back of the head is a very typical pattern for a nerve being pinched and/or a muscle spasm. Either of these can be treated with several NON-ADDICTING mild prescriptions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
my sons age is 1year radiology report shows there is a difference in the size of the left kidney . the size of the left kidney is measured 7.7cms while the right one is 7.1cms. and the report shows duplex moiety of left kidney with renal pelvic prominence of lower moiety. what does it mean. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good Day, and thank you for being with Chat Doctor !Your son has a congenital abnormality in his left kidney. It is called a duplicated collecting system meaning other than one tube Chat Doctor. It will depend on if he has a complete duplication meaning he has two ureters(tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder) all the way from the kidney to the bladder or incomplete duplication where the two tubes will fuse somewhere in the middle and would have one insertion to the bladder. When we have a duplicated kidney we call the collecting system in the upper pole of the kidney upper moiety while the lower pole is the lower moiety. Prominence of the lower moiety means that it is more dilated than the upper pole. This means there might be some form of obstruction happening and should be investigated by CTS Can or MRI. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.ChatDoctor .com/doctors/ |
hello, my name is cj. Ive been having a strange lump in my throat lately. It feels like Im having trouble digesting food, like there is something stuck in my throat. i recently noticed when i tuck my chin i have discomfort on the right side of my jaw, it feels like there is some bean shaped thing under there. Any idea what this could be? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* This is right sided adenoid enlargement.* Needs clinical examination with ENT surgeon and further management. Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards dear take care. |
hi,I am 24 yrs old, i have got pimples on my face from past 14 years and is left behind holes on my face,and when i travel far i get small pimples all over my chin ..so can u pls help me out | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi.dear Pramspramod., Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor., Pimples on face is common in young and adult persons., it is called ACNE VULGARISM....it is inflammatory process of., sebaceous unit of the skin....due to hyperactivity of Hormones.,1) Frequent washes with FAST bar...contains Triclosan...,2) Tab Isotretinoin 20 mg daily for 30 days.,3) Avoid fat and spicy food., take plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits.,4) Apply 1% clindamycin and nicotine acid cream.,2 times daily.,5) Tab... Azithromycin 250 mg daily for 5 days...nighttimes...ok...good luck., |
hi i have a bump under my tongue no pain i went to the doctor he said i had the flu i feel like im sleepy sore throat feels like its going away sneezing all the time and it looks like there was more then one | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | take a course of roxythromycin 150mg twice a day before food for 5 days and feelthe difference |
hi my name is maria,for the past 2 weeks everytime i touch my armpit and down my arm,i feel tightness n it also feels hard..it hurts alot ..i could see like a vein or nerve swollen,that is noticeable and puffy thru my skin,,it starts from my armpit to my forearm,,Is hard to explain,please give me a few ideas,what could it be | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I have studied your case and I think that this can be an enlarged lymph node. It can be due to infection. I would also suggest you to show it to a breast expert, and he may advise you to get needle test or an ultrasound of the breast. It will give us final conclusion if you need any further treatment. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks |
Is Eptoin safe to take even if u hav no history of epilepsy , as my husband had a seizure due to high viral fever, after wards all tests r ok i.e EEG , CT scan , he is normal back to work ,driving to office . But still prescribed Eptoin 100 mg - 2 tab in night/ 2 months as precautionary measure my question is is it safe to take it or will it make him dependant on these types of medications. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, The medicine has been prescribed in order to prevent him from having another seizure. It would be best if the with Chat Doctor. Though Option can cause side effects and problems, if he has tolerated it well for so long, the remaining course would hopefully be uneventful., There is no risk of dependence to Option. Hope this helps |
Hello Doctor I am 29 year old, going through the fertility treatment. All Hormone test, thyroid test, PCOS test, all seems to be normal. Semen analysis of my husband also shows all normal. Doctor prescribed me 100mg clomid from day 2 to 6 day. but the follicle size is not at all growing, till day 18. after 18th day the follicle size starts growing all of sudden 3-4 mm a day. And on day 21st follicle size became 24mm, My doctor then injected me with injection (I dont remember the name) , but that was for ovulation to occur then on 23rd day I ovulated(As per sonography reports, one follicle from my right ovary got ruptured). for continuous 3 days i had relation, but still I got my period on day 32 of my mensuration cycle. My doctor is now prescribing me to go for IUI. My concern are: 1. Why the follicle size is not growing when all my reports are normal? 2. why even after taking clomid the size follicle is not growing normally(1- 1.5mm a day) ? 3. Is my treatment is going on right direction? 4. Should I go for IUI? will it be helpful Please suggest Thanks | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for your query. I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply:1) You might be having polycystic ovaries who generally ovulate late. This needs to be confirmed by scan from your doctor.2) Next time ask your doctor about using gonadotrophin injections which help in growing follicles.3) Your treatment seems to need upgrading. Please visit an infertility specialist.4) GUI has better success rate than trying naturally. Hence, you can consider it if there is difficulty to conceive naturally. I hope I answered your query. I will be available for any follow-up query you have. |
Hi Dr. I realised that i have certain psychiatric problem in 2005 and started with Feliz S 10, Mirtaz 7.5 and Clonotril 0.5. Was asked to take for 2 years and I was fine after that. But the symptoms came back in a worse manner just 6 months later. Again, I was put on Nexito 10mg and clonotril 0.5. Later, the medicine was changed to Fludac 20mg and then to Nexito 10 mg back again from last 1 month. I feel better for some time during medication , but if medication is off, then i return to same panic, depressed and anxiety disorders. What could be a long term solution? I am 31 and married. Thanks for your answers! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor The medicines Felix S 10 or Escitalopram, mirtazapine 7.5 and control 0.5 are given in Depressive episode mixed with anxiety. You were given these medicines for about 2 years, so I assume that you had episode of depression. When symptoms reoccurred you were given Next or Escitalopram 10 and then fluoxetine 20. Both are of same group SSRI. Long term solution of your problem? Depression is an episodic illness, it tends to occur in intervals or in episodes. So if you responded to medicines and then relapse of disease occurred there is no surprise. You have to continue the medicines for long at least 2 years and also go for Cognitive Therapy for early response. Once you achieve pre morbid level then maintain the condition by Cognitive Therapy. Don't afraid of medicines as they are very safe Chat Doctor. So visit a psychiatrist for opinion and continue medicines again. Thanks |
how can I find a doctor that knows about severe traumatic brain injury? I got hit 4 years ago - died on scene - went to a great trama hospital - Tampa General - but even they don t know what to do about living with TBI - seems now I ve learned more than a doctor has about it. I was on life support and in a coma for a couple of months - died 3 more times there too.... know I got sent back for a reason - maybe to help folks understand about this..... just need help finding a doctor that can help me | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question: Which doctor to consult for severe traumatic brain injury? Answer : You need to consult a Neurosurgeon 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. |
dear sir. my self mahesh i am 25y old male. i was suffer from vericocele since 7 year. i was done vericocele surgery before 4 year. but now i have slight pain on the scrotum, testis, & the surface of penis. also my penis size is 4 inch please tell me answer | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi greetings. Usually varicocele will not cause pain in scrotum. Rarely long-standing can cause some pain which will disappear after lying down. So if you are having pain we should rule out some infection in epididymis and testis situated in scrotum. Coming to the size of the Penis it is very much normal and more than enough to satisfy a woman. So to confirm consult a urologist. Hope my answer helps you. Regards |
I am 36, 5 feet 4 inches, 55 KG, male and was diognosed with Multiple Myeloma in February 2011. Before treatment my ESR was 92mm and after six cycles of Chemo therephy (with Valcade), it came down to 4mm. That was three months back. I got a ESR test done yesterday and it is 13 mm. Please advice. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, You should not worry at present. Your present ESR mark is under normal limit. If it continues to rise then you should be concerned. I will advise you to get it repeated after about 20 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care |
My mom slipped and did the splits on my back porch Friday.she said she heard something pop under her butt cheek. She has been to the Dr , they did a xray now she waiting for those results. Her Dr said it was more then likely just tissue damage bur she s an medical assistant and she thinks its more then what the Dr said | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of your mother. As mentioned she has taken an x-ray for which she is uncomfortable I will recommend undergoing a CT scan of the skull. As certain times injuries to facial bones are not seen in x-ray and also soft tissue injuries don't make much sound. If any bony abnormalities are present due to injury a CT can detect and plan the next rehabilitation processRegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I am taking Praxidep CR and continuously for 1 year. I AM HAVING MUSCLE PAIN WHILE CAUGHING and also there is a countinuous bang noise which I hear while moving , and small uneasiness in hand and fingure while I change posture . Is it because of the medicine? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. I can understand your concern. It could be related to the Chat Doctor. It would be advisable to consult your doctor for the same.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks. |
hi my name is rohit i am frm india i am taking s proxyne and spasmo cool plus capsule before 3 month now from 1 week i am not taking capsule my stomach is paining and my potty is coming green i consult to a chemist they gave me aome medicine like r-loc 150 eldospas plus nflox-tz | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi,The common side effects of sproxyne and spasmo cool plus include nausea, vomiting, ChatDoctor. |
Hi. My girlfriend is experiencing very bad gas build up. Its stuck in her abdomen and chest . Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to Chat Doctor see to it that her bowel is moved regularly, and she is not constipated if constipated use sorbilin4tsf at bed time take plenty liquids and high roughage diet avoid all spicy food and fried food stake gr8 OD once daily genus mp stab /syrup may be helpful to consult doctor and get checked up hoping early recovery of your girlfriend |
my brother was diagonised to have jaundice and within 5 days he appeared to have swollen feet and stomach and was admitted in a ahospital where he undewent dialysis for more than 5 times saying that he had a high urea and creatine level ,for 8 days now that he is sent to home he still has a problem with the urea level being 100 and creatine llevel being 4 ,is it normal????his blood pressure and sodium level were controlled and is now normal what measure should we take to bring hisBUN and creatine level to normal,,is he suffering from any other disorder please let us know if it is urgent to react,,his age is 25 yrs! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Probably he might have acute hepatitis and later developed some renal failure. His high levels of BUN/Creatinine are probably from his metabolism. I would suggest he see a nephrologist urgently as this high number is very danger. Kind regardsSrinivas |
i went to exercise class for heart people and i had good bp reading 112/70 however my pulse rate was at first before exercise 112 after 121. i find also i have lost weight and got back my smell and taste. this has been transitory gone gor months then back.however i believe the senses may be tied to stress or sinus. this electric anxiety i have in dealing with problems may trigger senses. is there a connection. now i can taste and smell lately. i do however have anxiety tonight. thanks from cape breton | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | His had gone through your query. I understand your concerns. Anxiety is unconcerned fear with physical symptoms like heart beating sweating etc. It can be controlled by nature way improper sleep and diet.Stress-free activity pleasurable activity, music and hobbies. I have treat so many patients with mild dose of benzodiazepine and mild dose of SSRI, in SSRI mild dose of Escitalopram and paroxetine like Chat Doctor. Still have a query then feel free to ask. Thank you. Take care. |
Dear Sir I,m problem with Premature Ejaculation within 5-10 Sec I finished my activities because I,m failed So whats I will do I have Diabetics & I will take metformin 850 two times a daily.So please tell to me whats kinds of Indian medicine I will take or whats treatment I already taken before therapy in before also. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Degree understand your concerns went through your details. Most of the premature ejaculation problems are due to anxiety and apprehension, and they are purely psychological. Diabetic induces some tiredness into the system and more anxiety. Most of the people affected with diabetics do complain premature ejaculation in the early stage, and it becomes alright itself later. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for counseling. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care. |
My mother has metastatic breast cancer that has affected her bones and some part of her brain. Her liver sonograms looked ok but, her liver functions on her blood report are abnormal (besides her bile is in range). SHe had been vomiting and acid reflux frequently but, by reducing her medicine dosages have helped. I wanted to find out what is going on with her. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, She has got metastatic breast cancer. Brain met scan be a cause of vomiting, Metastatic lesion in liver can be picked up by sonogram many a time, but there is a chance of missing it also. Anyway, there is treatment of metastatic breast cancer, at this condition, whole brain radiotherapy and hormonal therapy depending on receptor status can be beneficial, consult your oncologist. |
Hi,<last week my 4yrs/Female kid was diagnosed with Jaundice, total bilirubin was 10.8 (8x + 2x), she has been talking medicine for 10 days now, a second blood report showed bilirubin total to be 32.x. Is it high? Is it serious? What count will be dangerous? our pediatrician said today jandice is high, it will increase before coming down something like that. After a week of taking medicine, jaundice getting higher doesnt not make sense to me. How is it possible? Can please some give some advise? Thanks. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. Jaundice is usually sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value. Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to more complicated- High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications, or blockage of the bile duct In the developed world the cause is more often blockage of the bile duct or medications. In children, common causes are Gilbert's disease or hepatitis viral. Medical imaging such as ultrasound is useful for detecting certain liver issues. Treatment of jaundice is typically determined by the underlying cause. If a bile duct blockage is present surgery is typically required, otherwise management is medical.[Medical management may involve treating infectious causes and stopping medication that could be contributing. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health. |
I have a close friend in Germany, he just turned 60, and about 2 years ago he was diagnosed with some sort of blood disease, I cannot remember the name, but it is causing his white cells to increase and red cells to decrease so they are both falling outside the normal limits. They have told him to come in once a year and get checked. And it sounds like there is not really any good treatment available. I would like to know the name of this condition so I can research it, and also any info about prognosis . Thanks in advance, Diana O. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello welcome to ChatDoctor, I am ChatDoctor. It ranges from leukemia to myelodysplatic syn |
Have a 9 cm painful swollen bruise on the side of my left lower abdomen.Has fluid and a lump and is incredibly sore and all muscles around hurt and tummy is swollen tonight also. I noticed it yesterday afternoon starting to appear (it started as a hard lump sticking out, hardly any bruise) have not had a bash or fall. have been exercising a lot recently with weights and doing lots of sit ups. i am 34 years old. went to the doctor here in seychelles who gave me antibiotics? feel a bit worried. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. You had a definite history of strenuous exercises like weight lifting and sit-ups. The strain on the muscle group must have caused a tear in the blood vessel to cause a collection of blood called hematoma. I would advise you to get a CT scan pertaining to this area to study and diagnose whether it is just a muscle tear of Hematoma formation. A large hematoma needs aspiration and tight bandage, full bed rest, review with ultrasonography for the progress. Antibiotic may not be necessary if the skin is intact. Anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants work well. IT takes about 3 weeks of bed-rest. |
I have swelling of testes (no bruising), following bilateral inguinal hernia repair (with mesh, using the tension-free method) 7 days ago. It appears to become more pronounced further into the day, with my my testes at time 2-3 times the normal size. It is resulting in a moderate discomfort when sitting, standing and walking. How long could I expect this to last for? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have undergone surgery for Bilateral Inguinal Hernia 7 days ago and now has testicular swelling. It is common to have testicular swelling after hernia surgery which gets resolved within 2-3 weeks. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Čeferin along with anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. |
I am inquiring about the concern of a dear friend who has been mostly confined to her bed for the past 6 weeks due to the following symptoms: extreme weakness, dizziness, hands shaking, aching all over, headache, limited intake of food, became dehydrated and had to go to the hospital for iv fluids. Shes had a cat scan and blood work which did not show anything, and the doctor shes seen in Scottsdale, AZ does not know whats wrong. Early in Sept. she had Shingles which affected her back, arms, neck and torso. Do you think she should be examined by a neurologist. She also has had Fibromyalgia for years. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I appreciate your concern for your friend. Yes, it would be very useful for her to be examined by a neurologist. Her present symptoms may or may not be related to the past episode of shingles. After examination, she may require MRI of brain and spine, and blood work such as thyroid profile, serum vitamin B12 level, etc. to identify the cause. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/ |
I have had a pain in my right side for several months. It is between my pelvis and my rib cage. It is worse in the morning hours. I awaken in the morning with a pain. It goes away in a few hours after a bm or passing gas. Heat makes it feel better. Bill E. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT his can be due to chronic abdominal infection or any problem with the liver or gall bladder. Kindly consult your treating doctor and go ahead for an abdominal and pelvic scan. Hy Chat Doctor. All the best. |
i am working as software engineer i have back pain . i am sotting 10 hours daily | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Since you are spending a lot of time siting down working on a computer, the back muscles are getting strained, causing pain. This is one of the professional hazards that you are having. Try to frequently change your posture and don't work continuously at a stretch. Take frequent breaks to stretch your legs and relax your back muscles. Avoid taking any painkillers, as they are harmful to the body. |
Hello, my mother is 63 years old, she has polycythemia vera from 4 years. From 2-3 weeks she has a very little blood on the toilet paper, but not every day. Yesterday she has diarrhea with no blood or pain, but temperature 37.5C. Is it possible this blood to be result from the polycytemia. Thank you very much! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Polycythemia causes high hemoglobin and high red blood cell mass. Complications of polycythemia includes thrombosis and sometimes hemorrhage, however, bleeding in stools is unlikely to occur due to polycythemia. I suggest you to consult a gastroenterologist for lower GI endoscopy and thus to look for the cause of such bleeding. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. |
I accidentally gave my 8 year old a double doze of amoxicillin for her ear infection (prescription- 5 ml 3 times a day; gave her by mistake 2 teaspoons under the impression this was 5 ml). I did this for the whole term of her treatment. I just realized. Should I be concerned? She weighs about 65 pounds | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Nothing will happen, and no definite treatment is required. One time the over dosage of Amos does not cuss any problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. |
Hello sir, My son ( 1 year 8 months) is suffering with fewer since 10 weeks, then admitted into hospital... At the time of joining CRP is 95 and ESR is 50.... After discharge we did blood test, the CRP is reduced to 1 and ESR incresed to 100... I don t know what could be the reason for incresing ESR level.. Could you please suggest me how to reduce the ESR level. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hanks for writing to us.Don't worry about Esprit will go up even when recovering from illness.CRP is reduced - infection is settled. Anemia too can cause raised ESR, check his hemoglobin and deform finishing your child speedy recoveryRegards Chat Doctor. |
AGE 48. HEIGHT 55. WEIGHT APP 85KILO. I USED TO GO TO DOCTOR & OR PHYSICIAN AS AND WHEN FELT BACK PAIN SINCE JAN2009 OR EARLIER. PROVDE ME EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND U SCANNED COPY OF MRI REPORT DT 06.04.2011. AFTER MRI & CT SCAN DOCTOR PRESCRIBED AKT 4 & PYRIDOXINE IP10 ON 18.04.2011 (STARTED IMMEDIATELY) FOR SPINE TUBERCULOSIS / POTTS DISEASE TREATMENT WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY CT GUIDED ASPIRATION. 18.04.2011, DR SUGGESTED STRICT BED REST 8WEEKS WHEN I WAS FACING PAIN OFF AND ON. ON 11.06.2011.AGAIN TO REPEAT FOR 8 WEEKS & SITUATION STARTED DETERIORATING FROM WORSE TO NORMAL AND VICE VERSA. I CAN WALK AND STAND BUT CAN NOT SIT. HOW MUCH TIME / BED REST IS REQUIRED TO RECOVER FROM ILLNESS SO THAT I MAY JOIN DUTY IN BANK. MY TREATMENT IS RIGHT / SUFFICIENT / COMPLETE OR NOT. I NEED DETAILED GUIDELINES COMPLETE IN ALL RESPECT FOR EARLY RECOVERY INCLUDING DIET CHART. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear patient you are diagnosed with spine tuberculosis for which AKT 4 is the recommended for a duration of 9 months as its bony tuberculosis. AKT 4 contains 4 Chat Doctor. Isoniazid has peripheral neuropathy as side effect and to prevent it pyridoxine is given along with AKT 4. Also, you have to take |
Doctor, I recently observed a small open area in a family member s chest. I was told opening has been present since early childhood, (25 years of age now). Family member shared there has occasionally been drainage from the area, (foul order). What is possible cause of opening/drainage? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. You should immediately consult pulmonologist for your family member because possibility of emphysema necessities is high in this case. Emphysema necessities is chronic bacterial infection of pleura which is spreading to the overlying skin and cause discharging sinus. Your family member is also having discharge with foul smell, this suggests possibility of mixed (aerobic and anaerobic) infection more. Treatment of emphysema necessities is video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). In this infected pleura and pus is removed and sinus has been closed. Patient needs antibiotics for 1-2 months. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. |
I fell down in feb 2011 and I really messed up my back. I have had x-rays, bone scan and an MRI, the bone scan showed that there is an increased uptake in the l5 vertabrea on the left side and scoliosis in the right side of the l5. According to the pain specialist that I have been to see, I have a mild case of arthritis probably due to a slight fracture from when I fell that was not picked up on the original x-ray. I have been taking percoset since feb, and my doctor is now telling me that I am too dependent on the percoset and that I am too depressed and has prescribed me m-eslon 15mg morphine sulfate. My problem is that I am not depressed, just in pain everyday and I wanted to know if my doctor is providing me with the right medications because a lot of people have told me that the morphine pills are much stronger and more addictive than the percoset. Is this right? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Morphine is not advisable for pain in the spine until unless it's the postoperative pain after the surgery of the spine. In case you are having a severe spine pain due to osteoarthritis there are several other methods to treat the pain. Consult your nearest doctor for exact diagnosis and management. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hello, Perhaps you might be so kind to settle a bet. Here are the symptoms: 8 weeks ago, pins & needles sensations in left extremities. Fairly consistent throughout 5 days, although low grade. Most currently, difficulty breathing, constant; short shallow breaths after a minimum of phusical exertion (stairs); purple/violet color under fingernails at the cuticle area, not the front, pretty constant fever, hacking cough, quite difficutl to find a comfortable position for sleep. As close as possible to verticle is required. Your choices: A - some kind of pleuritic condition (although no pain when inhaling; none) B - a series of mini strokes 8 weeks ago making the distribution of oxygen difficult, or C - Thoracic Outlet syndrome, or, last, D - LPR syndrome. Many thanks! | 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 situation and problem. In my opinion you should first consult cardiologist and get done 1. ECG2. 2d echo to rule out cardiac cause for your symptoms. If both are negative then get done 1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection and PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult cardiologist and pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself, then start appropriate treatment. |
me and my brother were wrestling around night before last and he dug his elbow into my chest-right between my breasts-i heard a crack or pop and now im having bad chest pains.i cant take deep breaths, sneeze, lean up, laugh, or put my arms behind my back or over my head without the pain worsening.do i need to see a doctor? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, It seems to be muscular strain injury. For that, you can take rest and nonsteroid anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. A hot compress can apply for soothing. Avoid movement that causing pain. A chest x-ray is done to rule out any underlying fracture rib if present. Consult a physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
Hi my name is john i am 26 years old i have big sight on my both eyes. i used to do masturbation for almost 7 years i definitely knew that the masturbation caused for my sight problem becuse most of the time after i do masturbation my eye getting more difficult to see well and something white thing coverd my eyes for two days.now i stopped doing it a year before but my eyes still have sight.my question is Is there any medication for this problem? if so please tell me the name of the medicine. thankyou so much for your help | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I do not understand what kind of eye problem you are mentioning here. But masturbation do not directly cause any eye related problems. Hope I have answered your query. You can contact me for treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
i am 27 year old i done my HSG last week its (HSG reports shows that UTREUS :Normal, FALLOPIAN TUBES:Normal In Caliber .FREE PERITONEL SPILL OF CONTRAST:Bilateral spill is noted IMPRESSION: Normal study ) What does it indicate ? and I got married May 20th 2011 its completed 1year 9 month but till now no issues..no pregnancy, pls explain | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, You must understand that HSG is done to find out patency of Fallopian tubes which is necessary for pregnancy to occur this is good that your tubes are patent. The cause for not able to conceive may be other than tubal block there are many causes of failure to conceive. You should consult infertility expert Gynecologist and undergo tests for both the partner as many times there may be problem with the semen analysis of male partner. Complete examination and hormone tests like thyroid function and prolactin with TORCH, and other test will find out the cause. If every thing is fine then follicular study with proper ovulation and proper counselling it is possible to be successful in getting pregnant.Nowadays assisted reproductive is very advance and with good success so do not worry be positive. Take care Good Luck. |
I am a 43 year old female with a history of recurrant UTI s and kidney infections. I have recently treated a urinary tract infection several times and still have problems. I am nauseated, fatigued, unable to gain weight and my urine smells like hot dogs and it hurts to pee. Both my parents are diabetics and I may be there. I have decreased the amount of protein in my diet, increased water intake and take a cranberry supplement. What else can I do? I have no job or health insurance. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello and welcome to ChatDoctorI have read your query hope this will helpRecurrent UTI is a common problem especially in females. You should have a URINE culture sensitivity test and ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND. As your parents are diabetic you should be investigated for diabetes. As diabetes is commonly associated with recurrent UTI.Meanwhile, keep on using cranberry juice and once reports are available to discuss with your physician to prescribe you appropriate antibiotic according to the C/S report for at least 2 weeks. I hope I have answered your queryRegards Chat Doctor. |
My husband started having shortness of breath last August. Around the same time he had a vitamin D deficiency. Our doctor immediately sent him to a cardiologist who did a stress test. He found nothing to be wrong. This continued and we went to see a lung specialist who did a CT scan. Found nothing to be wrong. At the same time my husband started to lose some of his taste. That got worse and at the present time he asks me to smell his skin. I did and I do detect a slight smell. It is not familiar. My husband says he smells a horrible smell coming from inside him. We did see an ENT who found nothing wrong. We went to an endocrinologist and eventually a parathyroid was removed. Prior to that he was so fatigued he could hardly get into bed. After the surgery he wasnt as fatigued but still he not getting better. Since August he has lost around 35 lbs. We went to a neurologist who took extensive tests including an MRI. He saw some evidence of Myasthenia Gravis. When he gave him Mestonon, my husband was going to the bathroom alot and had a crampy stomach. He did not feel better and the medication was stopped. We tested for poisoning. Results are negative. We dont know where to turn because all the scans come back negative and the blood only showed the hyperparathroid. Im desparate for help. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello According to the history you provide probably the allergies should be evaluated too in such conditions. Regards Chat Doctor. |
Hi. I am 23.. I finished my under graduation from Med school three months back when I got diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenitis, tuberculous pleural effusion and pericardial effusion. I am on akt4 since more than months. Since the last three weeks I ve been suffering from very severe pain in my feet below the medial malleoli. The same site on both sites is tender and slightly swollen. My uric acid levels are raised and I ve been taking Febuoxstat for it since three weeks. There is no improvement in the pain. I am not able to even walk properly. Should I be concerned ?? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your have gout problem. In that level of uric acid is increased, and its crystals are deposited in joint and causes joint pain. You are taking Eurostat it is uric acid lowering Chat Doctor. It takes time to receive pain. You can take anti-inflammatory plus analgesic |
I have upper aches in my right arm and shoulder that sometimes radiates to the back shoulder area. Seems much worse at night,hard to sleep on that side,it even sometimes aches on the inner arm in that area. Had a few winters ago in both arms but not this bad. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you.a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As the pain is radiating in nature a thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised along with MRI of cervical spine. Also, getting a thorough musculoskeletal assessment will help understand the spasm and weaknesses. Also, undergoing physical therapy will help improve the strength in the muscles and improve the muscle elasticity to avoid recurrent pain and aches. In my clinical practice, patients with sucChatDoctorplaints gets a thorough clinical assessment and MRI. Recommended physical therapy to such patients will help them improve on an overall condition and functional ability. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor. |
I have left back pain. I have had it for 3 months and getting worse. Worse when I get up in the morning or lay down at night. But lately I feel it throughout the day. At time the pain is sharp. The np I saw felt it was a muscle strain but did no testing | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear patient Pain in left side felt throughout the day is most likely muscular pain. Since it is for 3 months Bony pathology also needs to be ruled out. I would like to advise X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile start tab moral 4 mg twice a day with tab attract twice a day for 5 days. If X-ray report is abnormal please consult orthopedic surgeon nearby your area. Avoid forward bending and weight lifting. |
For about a week or I cant open my mouth very wide without it hurting. Troublesome to eat. Simuntaneously, when I open my mouth,about half an inch or so in front of my ear, it bulges out, like bone or something. This doesnt occur in my right jaw. Im 68. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.... As her your complaint it seems that you have a DISLOCATED JAW JOINT [TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISLOCATION] leading to painful movement and bulging of the articulating portion of mandibular bone in front of the ear, and it can occur due to trauma, opening the mouth too wide for multiple reasons. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and get an ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM [OPG] done so that the exact status of the jaw joint can be evaluated and treatment can be planned. You can be referred to an ORAL SURGEON who can manually re-locate your jaw into the anatomical position but in case if it is not successful you may need a surgery for re-locating your jaw. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five-Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. . |
6 months ago Hurt my neck, a day later fainted with the pain. Out and no pulse for a while. Vomited. Hospital for a few hours then sent home. Since then have had momentary sensations of light headedness. Tiring more easily than usual. Some breathlessness with increased activity. Slight momentary sensation of pins & needles in fingers. Just not feeling as alert and active as usual. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Your Complaints1. Hurt Neck2. Fainted with Pain3. Sensations of Light Headedness4. Tiring more easily than usual 5. Breathlessness 6. Momentary Sensation of Pins and Needles are suggestive of Cervical Myelopathy You need to Consult a neurosurgeon in person for further evaluation 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. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in Chat Doctor at http://bit.ly/ask |
My 2 1/2 yr. old daughter is crying and rubbing her vagina. She wont let me put desitin on her. I think she might have a yeast infection. This only happens at night. Is it safe to put an antibiotic cream inside her vagina? What can I do to ease her pain? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi madam, welcome to Chat Doctor, I understand your problem, madam u can use clotrimazole or micanazole ointment to her, and use one antibiotic syrup also, like heritage CV syrup 5ml twice a day after food, hope u satisfy with my answer, thank u |
My 2 year old son has been waking up every night for 8 weeks sweating shaking and then vomiting, he has had 2 lots of antibiotics from the gp, bloods taken 2 weeks ago at the hospital that came back normal, just low infection and anaemia, he was sent back today by the gp to the hospital, and they have told me he has swollen lympth glands under the armpits and groin, they have taken blood again and a urine sample, then sent up home again, and are going to phone me friday with the blood result, he has vomitied again tonight within half an hour of going to slepp, and is fine in the day time, only vomiting every night, but with night sweats and shaking so much that his teeth chatter, i am still none the wiser after seeing the hospital again today and have been searching for answers as i have to wait yet again for blood results on friday, any help would be greatly appreciated, thankyou sharon. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Dear mother I am sorry to told you that you must confirm that your child don't suffering from TB or any malignancy by the near hospital and I wish nothing serious for your child |
Hi, i have jyst recently noticed a few lumps in my inner thighs around my groin area. There are two on each side, one big one small. They are painless and not really moveable. Im not sure how long they have been there. They seem to be more or less symmetrical. When i place my finger on it and apply some pressure i can feel a strong pulse. I dont know whether its my recent taking to baseball that includes a lot of hip rotation have anything to do with it. I just want to know if i should be worried and if i need to get it checked. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Welcome to ChatDoctorThese are mostly lymph nodes which are enlarged due to infection and since large vessels run just bellow it, it gives transmitted pulsations. Other possibility is lump of vessel. For exact because you should see a surgeon. Regards |
1. symptoms now: shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, reduced ability to do anything, bluish color to palms, veins more prominent throughout body, chest pressure, chest pain (pinching feeling) on right side, headaches, numbness of hands, feeling cold.DOCTORS DID A CHEST X-TRAY AND ECG ON MONDAY. SAID EVERYTHING LOOKS NORMAL. THEYRE TRYING TO PASS IT OFF AS STRESS OR ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACK... I THINK THERES ANOTHER REASON(S). 2. 1 yr ago to now: itchy reddish rash that comes and goes many times during the day or sometimes once a day. appears as a cluster of bumps, scratches or wales. lasts for a few minutes at a time. happens whenever I lean against any hard surface, or if pressure is applied to the skin (bracelets, watches, testing pressure etc.)3. electric shock in spine.THANK YOU!!! | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The first problem sounds like a congestive cardiac failure. Now where the EKG is normal, the possibility is that the echocardiography may show some changes. So I will suggest an echocardiography.2. Pressure sores and redness are common, one need not worry too much about it. However, if you can upload an image of the lesion, we can help you better by looking at the lesion3. Spine pain and trauma may often cause similar symptoms. I will suggest the test of MRI of the affected part of the spine. Let us know the reports, so we can help you further Best of luck Chat Doctor. |
Hi, my name s Allie. I m 16 year old and recently went to the doctors to recieve birth control . The pills prescribed to me are called Generess Fe, and the doctor gave me those because since I m petite (only 95 pounds) she thought a higher dosage would cause me nausea & Bad side effects. Since I ve started the pill about 5 days ago, it s giving me bad nausea, even though I take it before bed. When I waleup I can t even move or I feel like I ll throw up. Will this side effect end? And if so, how long will it take to go away? I really hate being sick & there s no signs of my nausea going away:( | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello Allie, I am Kathy - a nutritionist- and I may be able to help you with thisNausea is a common side effect with iron supplements. There are other iron supplements that are gentler on the stomach, and you may want to discuss this with your doctor. I am assuming you are on iron because your iron is low. You can increase your iron naturally by eating high iron foods such as raises, spinach, molasses and, if you eat meat, red meat is high in iron. Eating a source of high vitamin C along with your iron will increase the amount of iron you absorb, so fruit, vegetables are naturally high in C as is vitamin C enriched juices. Iron should always be taken with food. From what it sounds like, you are not eating with it. Try taking it in the am with food (but not dairy or high fiber foods) and include a source of vitamin C with your iron supplement. Food does decrease absorption, but if the iron is making you nauseous, eat and/or ask to be switched to a gentler form of iron. In summary, take iron in am with food low in fiber and a source of vitamin C. Check with your doctor about these problems and see if there is a gentler form of iron you can take. Increase your iron in your blood naturally by including high iron foods. High iron foods should be combined with a source of vitamin C. Have a Great Day! |
Hi,I am a 35 yr old male and i was diagnosed with pericarditis resulting from a viral infection in aug 2009. I was then placed on an NSAID, naproxen 250mg twice daily which sorted out the problem. However, the pericarditis has re-ocurred about 7 times in the past one year and as a result, i am constantly on naproxen 500mg twice daily. I need to know if this medication is doing my body any harm and also, if i can continue exercising by playing squash. Also, i need to know if there is a permanent cure for the condition and if it can lead to more harmful situations like stroke? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, You should stay at bed rest as long as you are ill. NSAID is the first choice for pericarditis treatment but when it happens more times (seven times), I would go with another treatment like corticosteroids. There is nothing to do with stroke. You should see your cardiologist for changes in treatment and echocardiography evaluation. You should take rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
My friend was receiving chemo during stage 4 of breast cancer. Living with her son, they were instructed to not get pregnant. His wife found out that she was already pregnant. His mother died 6 wks before their baby was born. Living in denial, they had him tested 4 months ago & he is 3 yrs old with autism. Is this a direct result of living with a chemo patient during pregnancy? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | The exact cause of autism is not known, but research has pointed to several factors: genetics (heredity); metabolic or neurological factors, certain types of infections, and problems occurring at birth. In your child, environmental factors may also play a role. Studies of scientists have found abnormalities in several regions of the brain, which suggest that autism results from a disruption of early brain development while still developing in the mothers' womb. Other autism theories suggest:- immune theory -antibodies that attack the brains, causing autism.- abnormalities in brain structures cause autistic behave- abnormal timing of the growth of their brains. I want to propose you 1 thing-check his blood for It B6,B12, Folic acid, homocystein. I had positive results with treatment child Chat Doctor. |
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My wife is a 8 year cancer survivor. Her most recent PET Scan showed a suspicious area near her pectoral muscle region which lit up on the PET Scan. She has 1 small cluster 3.4cm. How can this be determined if this is cancer or not? What would the treatment options be if it was confirmed to be cancer? Can it be surgically removed? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are many signs and symptoms of cancer depending on the organ involved. In your wife there is a bright spot in the pectoral region therefore for it to be a cancer it should have grown aggressively over last 6 months with or without development of pain and. Most cancer appears like a lump in the chest and will be fixed to the chest wall. If it is bright on PET scan then it is not confirmed to be a cancer and biopsy is to be done to confirm it. There are other acute and chronic inflammatory conditions which might cause bright area on PET scan. PET scan is a technique by which the glucose metabolism is studied. Cancer cells and non cancer inflammatory cells might be seen on PET scan. It is suggested that in a 3.4 cm area the doctor does a CT guided biopsy and then the diagnosis is confirmed. If confirmed to be cancer then surgery is possible. Please do not worry. |
hi my brother daughter passes stool in pale yellow when we done tests it has shown high levels of bilirubin doctors suggested to go for a hida scan baby is 5 months old hida scan says that it is suggesting biliary artesia noe they have suggested a liver biopsy we have done it we are waiting for the result.metabolicreports are normal plz suggest me | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Thank you for consulting Chat Doctor I'm sorry to hear about the condition of your brothers baby. Biliary amnesia means the normal passage of bile from liver is impaired. The bile gives the normal color to the stool hence the stool is pale. The bile which cannot pass into the intestines get absorbed into blood and causes bilirubin level to rise. The liver biopsy study is done to rule out any pathological conditions affecting liver proper. The treatment of biliary amnesia is mainly surgical. Surgical correction method is decided by the level of amnesia. Please revert with further details like the complete HIDE scan report for commenting further on the mode of surgery required. Thank you. |
I am currently recovering from the flu. Today has been much better, however when I stand up, I get a sharp throbbing pain in the occipital region of my head. When I sit it gets better but not by much. Id say that its moderate sitting. What could it be and how can I treat it? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Your symptoms could be related to the viral infection or occipital neuralgia. Although it is not typical of occipital neuralgia that the pain is triggered by standing up position. Intracranial Hypotension could cause such symptomatology. Anyway, I would recommend having some rest and taking plenty of fluids in the next days. A close monitoring of your blood pressure is also necessary to exclude low blood pressure. But if your situation does not improve, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical check up, a brain CT scan and a complete blood count for anemia. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, |
I am very allergic to chemical fumes of all kinds. I accidentally breathed in spray paint fumes and my throat became immediately raw. It has been three days and my throat is the sorest today and I ve developed a nasty cough as well. I feel generally ill and depressed today. I was exposed at work where an individual went outside to spray paint a small piece of plywood and then came in with it before it had dried and may have given it a few touch up sprays inside as well. I am not sure how to prove to the individual at work and my boss that my extreme discomfort was caused by their extreme disregard for safety. Any professional advice for me? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Good Evening, Thanks for given information, carefully I have considered your allergic cough symptoms, here I suggest you some medicine might be helpful to relief Tablet Montelukast 10mgTablet. Levocetrizine dishy Chat Doctor. Cephalic piperidine helpful for your allergic outflanks for consult |
I broke my ankle back in March and had surgery on it in April. I broken my right lower fibula. I got a rod and 7 screws. Recently Ive been feeling a sharp, burning sensation in my ankle bone. Its not all the time, just sometimes. Today it has been happening all day. What is this from? What should I do? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. I read your question and understood your concern. I can be anything from breaking of the screws or plate, deep vein thrombosis or infection. You should go to ER and get X-rays of the ankle done, blood test to rule out postop infection and Doppler ultrasound to exclude the deep vein thrombosis. I wish you quick recovery. |
Trying to conceive. Period was due May 11th and yesterday May 14 I started having severe cramps and hip pains. Then when I went to the restroom I had what is similar to my period but its bright red and it only happens when I get really bad cramps and go to the restroom, I have a pad on but its clean. The blood is bright red with tiny clots and it looks like if theres a clear slimy goo to it. Is it just my normal period, I m kind of worried as I miscarried almost a year ago. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi, according to your description the possibility of miscarriage is also there, so you better consult gynecologist and undergo, physical examination, blood test for pregnancy, ultrasound examination with this primary workup you can possibly rule out the possibility of miscarriage. Take care. |
i was sleeping and woke up to sharp pains in my lower back..feels like my spine is whats hurting. I couldnt move or get up for awhile. now i m up but cant stand straight up and theres sharp pains in my lower spine. what could cause this since i was fine the night before. now i cant lay straight down or stand straight up and the stabbing pain is still ther eon my lower spine. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, Thanks for posting your query. You are suffering from acute low backache, which might occur due to sudden muscular spasm. You have to avoid forward bending, bed rest and taking muscle relaxant. If this persists after 2-3 days then you have to visit orthopaedician for examination of spine. Regards. |
I had a fall on Sunday in the bathroom and I still have pain in the back near the spine. There is no pain in the bones but seems to be a sharp pain in that area. I am taking Diclofenac tabs and applying gel. But the pain doesnot subside. I have difficulty sitting down and getting up. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. During fall on back you can possibly get a muscle strain or ligament sprain of back or a vertebral injury like disc bulge. An examination with orthopedic will give clue for that and an X-ray followed by MRI if needed of Lumbosacral spine should be done to confirm that. I usually prescribe NSAIDs like Diclofenac muscle relaxants like Thiocolchicoside and neurotrophic Chat Doctor. After a rest of short duration of 4-5 days I advise physiotherapy also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query. |
I went to the dentist 2 days ago and he looked at my teeth because I was in a lot of pain. He gave me 2 lidocaine injections and amoxicillin and hydrocodone. My face is swollen on the left side and my cheek is red and my jaw bones hurt and pain pills not working, should I go to ER? | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint swelling over the face over the painful side can be due to either infection causing abscess formation or it can also be due to allergic reaction to any of the components of the anesthetic solution or the other medicine given to you like Amoxicillin or HY Chat Doctor. . I would suggest you to consult your treating dentist and get evaluated, and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. In case if it is due to infection treatment of offending teeth can help. In case of allergic reaction anti-allergics like Ben |
hi dr.gopi i have been experiencing heart palpitations for a while now they are on and off and yesterday i have one which was pretty bad and i started shivering and felt nauseous and kept on having to urinate. My iron levels and all are fine but what should I do about my condition , i went for an ecg and they said i was fine,..but should i check with a cardiologist just in case? its very annoying. | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | Hello, I passed carefully through your questions and would explain that some skipped heart beats or palpitations are quite normal in every healthy individual during physical activity or emotional stress. Anyway, I would recommend performing some additional tests in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia or metabolic disorders:- A cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure- An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for any cardiac arrhythmia-Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance-Thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. |
"me and my boyfriend use to have phone sex...he wished to do sex with me....during that he told me that he want more sex..while masturbating it takes more than half hour to ejaculate the sperm...one day as we planned ready to have sex,i gave him oral sex,then within 5 minutes he ejaculated sperm,the other day same thing happened,when i asked about this to him he told that the hot inside my mouth is the reason.... pls tell me that is that my problem???i frequently have hot body temperature...is that normal???pls tell me..." | You are a doctor. Answer the medical questions based on the patient's description. | HelloThanks for query. Based on the fact that you have posted your boyfriend ejaculates within 5 minutes when you give him fellatio (Oral sex) whereas takes long time when he masturbates. Ejaculation is a point of climax of sexual stimulation and is due to contraction of Bulbospongiosus and Pubococcygeus muscles of penis which get triggered by stimulation of glans penis. This stimulation of glans penis being more in oral sex is the reason for early ejaculation than in masturbation. It has no relation with the temperature inside your mouth. Chat Doctor. |