Mekusdanny:


Thanks alot Doctor, my friend here is a guy, Hope your recommended treatment is still applicable?

Keziehenry:
Pls doc in the house kindly help. My fiance was treated of malaria an typhoid but while taking the drugs she was prescribed for by th doc she started noticing a boil like stuffs at her neck region, tummy, buttocks and chest. Initially they wil be redish but later on turn black. Pls what could be the cause and the remedy.

Bloomingbud:
Drs in the house please help o. I have been feeling so sick recently, so last week I tested positive for malaria parasite and it was treated with injections (don't know the name) anti mal. tabs PCM and septrin. This week I started feeling pains in my chest with a kind of tightness in my throat and I've been vomiting all these with little feverish feeling, please what could be the problem? Thanks

And again what could be the cause of pains on the left side of the body I mean from head to toe, serious aches and burning sensation. I've been experiencing this for a while and a Dr prescribed amytriptilin for me which worked well but I stopped it cos it makes me sleep too much. Please I need your advice.
Xiadnat

sannies:
@ doc xiadnat, my girl do complain of cramp below the stomach,but immediately she passes out urine,the cramp stops. And it's been like that for over five days now. What's going on with her and is there any medication. thank u

crayguy:
Hi xiadnat, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend and I notice some white discharge like fluid, coming outta her vagina, somehow smelly, never happened to her before thou.... Please am I infected or what could be wrong with her??


Thanks for replying in advance.

Babydeedee:
Hi doctor. I find it hard to sleep, Most times this gives me headache. I also feel pains I'm my stomach, if I don't eat on time or after eating. Sometimes I feel so hungry but find it hard to eat.

Xiadnat:


I am sorry for you discomfort. If you are still taking septrin/PCM, do stop and if symptoms resolve. Are you allergic to anything/drug known to you? could be a reaction. How old are you? If you are still having chest tightness, go and obtain a physical check up and ECG and chest xray to check your heart/lungs. It's possible it is the malaria parasites in your blood stream causing some of these symptoms. Do be safe and get yourself checked out at a health center.

For you body aches/pains, any medical history/issues? Do you have diabetes? It does sound like neuropathic in origin. But, I would work first get a basic general blood work and add in blood sugar level and thyroid test. Can also see neurologist if you can afford it. Or you GP can prescribe a medication called gabapenti.n or lyric.a.

I wish you well.

Bloomingbud:


Thanks for your response.
I've stopped PCM and septrin since, am not allergic to any drug and not diabetic also.
Am still feeling the tightness o and the left side pain is still there, these days it spreads to the neck and shoulder region some times right shoulder. I'll try see a dr, I bought ibrupofen for the pain today when it became unbearable.
Am 26.

The chest tightness reduce when I belch, burp or vomits a little then it becomes tight again.

Xiadnat:


You are 26, hm. Chest tightness with relief upon burp or belch makes me think of excessive pressure/gas. But, why? Anyway, are you highly anxious person or have depression or anxiety ridden or provoking life? Previous accidents?

Examine your lifestyle: your occupation/leisure activity, sleep patterns/position/place, posture etc...The radiating pain sounds neuropathic, but why?. Go for a check up. Good luck

Bloomingbud:


No accident o and can't say if its depression or anxiety, drs keep asking this question.
Some years back when I had this chest and throat ish I was treated for bronchitis, could it be related?
I'll go to a teaching hospital but can't go till in the next two weeks.

Thanks so much for taking your time to answer me.
I live a normal life style and nothing dextral ordinary so I don't know what's causing the pain, I just need to be sure its not life threathning. Thanks a lot.

Xiadnat:


If you were treated for bronchitis, it should have resolved by now. What was the cause of this bronchitis tho? You smoker or?

Anyway, it is not life threatening. But, do get a basic check up and work up, you just never know. Feel free to ask more questions if any.

I wish you well.

Bloomingbud:


No. I've never smoked and don't know the cause.

I've taken ibuprofen and am not relieved at all, I don't want to take aspirin as I learnt it thins out blood.

What is this neuropatic pain all about cos the rate at which this left side aches me is worrying. I forgot to add that the belching comes with heart burn too. Thanks.

Balogun:
Health Checks. Doctor in the House

For all you Nairalanders I have decided to be your official doctor in the house. I have found this site so helpful in bonding me to my motherland I have decided to give medical advice with the usual disclaimer. This is just advice. Further treatment should be sought from your personal physician!

Xiadnat:


What is the name of this drug. It could be reaction to the drug? Is she otherwise a well adult?

Xiadnat:
dazzle86: 31mm is relatively small and should not impede conception. I don't really see cause for concern. Happy TTC

hapiness44: normal face mask isn't really sufficient. Some examples: N95, N99, N100, R95, R99, R100 etc. Google TB mask CDC.gov for more choices. I assume you are still undergoing treatment? Get tested at 8 weeks of treatment and after complete treatment (9months approximately). For resolution of active TB, your chest xray and sputum culture should be negative. Your PPD skin test will always be positive for having being exposed to TB.

cool83: If you are normal healthy person with no genetic immune deficient issues, then immune system can be improved by eating healthy balanced diet, managing or preventing certain medical conditions such as diabetes or HIV. And, also exercise.

cionon: studies show hydrotubation can be beneficial, but there is no guidelines or specifications as to when or when not to get it. I imagine it will be ok at day 26. I am not expert or gyn, so do consult with women's health professional. Happy TTC.

folake25: this is not normal. Are you on contraceptives? or anything thing on your history I should know?