I was diagnosed with a candida albicans in May, I used emergency contraceptives as at then but I treated it with ciprofloxacin antibiotic. I also started using cotton pants, took care of my vagina too. Then last month July, I went to the clinic and retook the test hoping it would come out clean. Then they said I have a staph infection. It was moderate and I took the same antibiotics they prescribed. I did not have any symptoms but I treated it any way. Then, earlier this month, I had cattarh which I also treated with an antibiotic. Now, I am four days late from seeing my period. I am very scared, I don’t think I am pregnant because I check with a strip 2 days ago and it tested negative. I’m just very scared because I feel it was the infection that is delaying my period and its messing with my system inside. How dangerous are staph infections, and why have I not seen my period?
Hi, I have Typhoid since last 15 days. Earlier my doctor treated me for viral and when no signs of improvement were seen I was given a course of typhoid medication which lasted 1 week with little improvement like earlier I used to have fever around 100-103 all day and I had to take a Dolo 650 every 5 hrs to keep it down. Now I take half Dolo 650 twice a day and the fever is also around 100.
My 3 days back widal test reports show that
Typhi o – 1/160
Typhi h- 1/160
Ah- 1/80
Bh- 1/40
My earlier reports were the same that were taken 10 days back, just the AH value was 1/40.
I think the doctor is just trying to mint money from me as he working in the hospital and I have to visit him because I was admitted last month for hemolysis due to medicinal reaction caused by g6pd deficiency in blood. I think he is lootng me because the chemist told me that the new medicines given by him are better and I would see immediate relief.
Also, the doctor said we will admit him if he doesn’t gets well in 5 days.
The medicines in earlier prescription are
Omnapil 200- twice a day
Vsl3 bd – once a day
Oflox 200- twice a day
The medicine in newer prescription are-
Vencid Dsr- once a day
Oflin 200- twice a day
Ceftum 500 – twice a day
Please tell me is my treatment going right? I have heard that ciprofloxacin is given in typhoid so that the bacteria in gall bladder is killed and the Typhoid doesn’t come back again. Please tell me as this hospital has already taken a lot of money from me and now I cannot trust them woth my health as i feel they treat patients like costumers.
Help!
For approximately three months, I have been having sharp, stabbing chest pains on the right side. They occur behind my breast, towards my back and only when lying down. Sometimes I have a tightness when not lying down. I have kept a food journal and have not identified any correlations. I have had a chest x ray and and ultrasound and both showed nothing. I have had bloodwork done for celiac, my pancrease and just general work ups and all my levels are find. I have an endoscopy next week. A round of prilosec did not help nor do anti-inflammatories. My PCP does not appear super concerned and is not best at outreaching me when results come in. I did see a GI specialist, who thinks this is not GI related. What other directions should I go in
My mom is in depression, she doesn’t eat too much, barely talks, just do everything what others says, which wasn’t the case in normal situation. She has been depressed before and all the times we took her hospital for treatment. I am asking is treatment at home possible ?
I’ve been struggling with adult acne/breakouts for 3 years now. I was on Accutane for 7 months and that did not help so my dermatologist told me to try going back on birth control. I have been on 2 different BCs the last 4 months and I am still breaking out. Aspri and Ortho Cyclen. I have noticed that the week before my period is the week my skin is the clearest. This is the case on and off BC/other dermatologist prescribed medicines. My question is, what hormones are more prevalent or less prevalent the week before someone gets their period? And is there a BC that mimics those levels of hormones all month long? Are there any specific tests I can get to pinpoint hormonal issues? Hope I am making sense
I’ve tried the following to help with my adult acne:
Accutane
Various topicals prescribed by derm
Keflax
Over the counter
Diet changes – cutting out dairy and gluten, limiting sugar
Birth Control
I am a 49 yr old male, in good shape and used to physical activities. Last four weeks I’ve had a soreness in both my thighs and knees, but only when I flex the muscles. Standing or sitting I feel nothing, but sitting down is very painful, from the knees and halfway up the front of the thighs. It is very similar to the soreness you get the day after a hard workout in the gym. No swelling, no fever, no rash, no hot areas. No medication and no activities for weeks, but the pain still remains.
I am a 20 year old male who for the past month has been having trouble to start urination at times, some days its normal and some days I get trouble. I have had no surgery, on no meds, no sexual encounters
Symptoms detail:
I have passed out 8 times since November of last year. I also have had an unexplained weight loss of 20lbs. I was in the hospital for 2 nights this week, they did an ECHO a stress test, an electrolyte workup, and a urinary analysis. I have also had an MRI, countless EKGs, an EEG, and had a ZIO patch. All have come back negative. I have seen a neurologist and a cardiologist. I have continued working with my therapist but she doesn’t think that these are related to psychological problems. It’s frustrating because this has significantly impacted my functioning as I lost a scholarship and can’t attend school without it.
Directly after the stress test I fainted. They were able to get my blood pressure which was normal and my heart rate, a bit accelerated but returning to normal. It was rather easy for me to get my pulse up to 199. I feel like it’s almost TOO easy to get my heart rate to accelerate… when I stand up my pulse will race to 120-130. The nurse made a note that I had stiff muscles during the faint which lasted 4 minutes. This time, when I passed out I was aware of everything happening around me but was too weak/unable to respond. I had a headache directly after coming too, which was sensitive to sound and light.
On Monday I passed out twice and felt VERY fatigued. Upon regaining consciousness the second time I felt as if an elephant was sitting in the middle of my chest, 7/10 and taking deep breaths exacerbated the problem . I typically feel a bit disorientated and as if the room is spinning but not in any pain after I pass out. My left leg felt tingly and 10ish minutes after passing out as the paramedics evaluated me my left shoulder felt like I had pulled it, and was in pain 8.75/10. The chest pain dulled out and was no longer noticeable 10 hours later when I was admitted to the hospital. also upon arousing my vision remained cloudy and dark, as well as being sensitive to light.
The night after I pass out I typically experience lower back pain and pain in the right side of the neck, but this might be related to the stress of fainting.
Case Summary:
Ethnic background: Pacific Islander
Current medications:
flintstones complete 1 time daily for multi-vitamin
levothyroxine 50mcg 1 time daily for Hypothrodism
Sertraline 200mg 1 time daily for depression / anxiety
thorne 5-MTHF 1 mg 1 time daily
Body systems affected:
Whole body (Primary Body Area Affected)
Eyes or vision
Head or neck
Breathing
Heart or cardiovascular
Neurological
Current medications:
flintstones complete 1 time daily for multi-vitamin
levothyroxine 50mcg 1 time daily for Hypothrodism
Sertraline 200mg 1 time daily for depression / anxiety
thorne 5-MTHF 1 mg 1 time daily
Problems with specific body parts or systems:
Whole body (Primary Body Area Affected)
Eyes or vision
blurred vision after coming too
tunnel vision 3 seconds before passing out
light sensitivity
occasionally see double
Head or neck
my right side of the neck hurts night after passing out
light and sound sensitivity after coming to
Breathing
chest pain worsened by deep breathing
Heart or cardiovascular
easy to raise heart rate
Neurological
syncope
spinning room
Personal medical history:
I was born with congenital hypotonia. I am diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome. I also have hypothyroidism. This was my first time being hospitalized.
I had a turbinate reduction surgery in may 2016. And when i was little ear tubes were placed in 2000.
i have an allergy to latex and had a bad reaction to steroids.
Family medical history:
My family is relatively healthy with 2 of my great-grandmothers living past 90, all of my grandparents and their siblings are still living. my grandfather has some heart problems but I am unaware of what it is exactly. no sudden or cardiac related deaths.
Personal lifestyle:
I used to be a student at the University of Portland but lost my scholarship due to this illness. I had attended a very prestigious and rigorous high school and never had any problems, even while taking classes for college credit (VIA. the AP program). I never smoked or drank alcohol. There is absolutely no chance that I am pregnant as I abstain from sex. I am as innocent as they come with no bad habits. I exercise regularly on the treadmill walking a mile every day for 15 minutes and walk all over campus, but would definitely not call myself athletic. I eat a normal diet, though will not be the first to admit that I could eat better, with the occasional doughnut, ice cream and cupcake thrown in.
Diagnostic or imaging test abnormalities:
Innumerable tests have been performed without any abnormalities being found. Had countless EKGs without any abnormalities, standard blood and urine workup with nothing, every time I went to the ER (7 times now). Wore a Zio patch for 2 weeks and did not experience an episode during that time. Have had an ECHO and stress test done, with nothing abnormal being found (aside from fainting directly after the stress test was performed). Had an EEG done and 2 MRIs one with contrast for the blood vessels.
Secondary or partial diagnoses:
palpitations
syncope
Personal struggle:
I have lost my scholarship because I went to the ER every week for 3 weeks. I can’t attend my school without it and until I feel confident in a solution to the problem, I don’t feel like I can productively return to my studies. Without my return to school insight, I have lost numerous friendships and my first boyfriend. I used to be a strong believer in God but with all that is happening I truly doubt that he would do this to someone who has been nothing but faithful to him.
Hello, I am 26 years old and I am experiencing chest discomfort. First and foremost, I am very aware of my own heartbeat. I can feel it thumping in my chest. Occasionally, I feel a sharp pain in the left part of my breast bone, and some burning pain in my left arm. I am not having a hard time breathing, however, sometimes when I take a deep breathe, I feel a sharp pain as well. Sometimes this pain radiates to my back. Sometimes, I will feel air move so I will make myself belch in order to relieve some pressure. I have been feeling like this the past few nights and I am wondering if I should be concerned. During the day, though I am still aware of my heart palpitating, I do not experience discomfort. It is mostly in the evenings when I am resting. Is there cause for concern?
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 18 months ago. I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist. I had numerous blood test and chest x rays before being diagnosed.
I was just wondering if I should have had a mri as well to rule out anything else. Especially as I had a fall down the stairs around the time I became unwell.
Should I ask my gp about a mri.
Hi. I am feeling an occasional numb sensation at my right abdomen. It just comes and goes without anything special done. Both my appetite and bowel movement is normal and the numbness does not obstruct with my daily routine or exercise. There’s no pain upon pressure or contact and no redness or bumps or anything strange about that area. What is going on?
I just overdosed on 100mg setraline, 120mg chlorpheniramin, 100mg cetirizine, 1000mg ibuprofen and 20mg metachlorpramide. Will i need medical attention or is it not fatal.
I was raped about 2 weeks ago. Immediately after i got very itchy. I did not know i was not supposed to scratch and scratched to the point where my skin was raw and burning. Later in the week my boyfriend and I had sex and it burned to urinate where I had been scratching. Then the same day we had sex again and i started bleeding after. Is it an STI?
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