Dr. Renu Chawla

A 49-year-old male asked:

A sore draining blood and puss for 5 days?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Abscess: You might need antibiotics, as it sound like that you have an abscess. Sometimes abscess need to be drained. Please see a your doctor today.

4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 23-year-old female asked:

I started working recently. i feel very stressed and anxious all of the time and i struggle to control my eating (binge eating). i exercise often and eat well. what can i use to be more calm and focused?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Stress: A new job can be stressful. It is most important for you to take care of yourself. Please eat healthily. Try to get about 7 hours of restful sleep. Tr... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have pain in my coccyx as well as irregular bleeding (spotting) outside of my normal cycle. also weight gain and extreme moodswings, what's going on?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Irregular period: Could you be pregnant? Have you taken a pregnancy test? Please see you doctor for an exam.

399 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 22-year-old female asked:

Ive been using micronor for 6 months now and for the last 2-3 months ive had a period every 2 weeks. what should i do?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

BCP: Sometimes women need to try a differetn OCp with differet comination of estrogen and progesteron. It is not uncommon to see breakthrough bleeding wit... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have tiny blisters around the adhesive marks left from a plaster. what does that mean?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Dermatitis: Since you had a cast, this rash could be due to irritation or mild reaction- contact dermatitis. Keep it dry and clean. If it fails to resolve or if i... Read More

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A 51-year-old member asked:

Tender red lesion with possible fluid, 4 inch under armpit for 2 days, am healthy 51 year old male, take no medications & no allergies. pls diagnose

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Abscess??: This could be an infected gland/ abscess. I would encourge you to see a doctor as soon as possible, so proper diagnosis can be made and then it can be... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

I'm having a stabbing pain in the left side of my throat n my left ear hurts really bad to. what could it be?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Ear infection?: You could have eustachian tube dysfunction or an ear infection. Try gargles with salt warm water and otc pain killer for relief. See you physician for... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

My husband was having some cheat discomfort and major chills then would be hot. omplaining of severa leg pai n and d having some hallucinations. doto?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

? Fever: Please call his doctor to discuss his current symptoms. From what i can gather, it concerns me that your husband could be dealing with an infection a... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Pain and pressure under both armpits, possibly swollen lymph nodes? this started a few months ago as an occasional full ache i thought was muscle strain, but now the discomfort is constant and distracting.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Axillary pain: I would strongly recommend that you call your doctor and get in for an exam. A physical exam is must to determine if further diagnostics as labs and/ ... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Have been suffering from nasal congestion, running nose & sneezing in ac and cold weather for last 3 months especially during night and early morning. what could be the reason? please suggest.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Rhinitis: Your symptoms sound concerning for rhinitis. It is due to nasal inflammation which can happen due to mold, mildew, viruses, dust, dust mites, dander, ... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

Total colectomy with permanent ileostomy conducted 6 years ago, and rectum was stapled by the surgeon. since few days, some liquids mixed with blood are going through the rectum with no new symptoms and the ileostomy working well. what is the reason?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Post-colectomy : I would be concerned about inflammation/ irritation of the pouch. I would recommend that you must be evaluated by the gastroenterologist as soon as po... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Any ideas why is it that i have lower abdominal pain?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Lower abdominal pain: Please provide more details as, duration, location, frequency. Anything that aggravates or relieves the pain?

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Been noticing my carotid artery gets big bulgewhen laying flat on back and or when i poop. did have a stint of doing cocaine for awhile (stopped) and quitting cigarettes. feels much different than my left artery at base of neck. how dangerous is this?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Carotid artery: This could be serious given the location. Based on symptom description I would be concerned about an aneurysm. Please be seen by a doctor as soon as p... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

How accurate are the thermometers that measure body temp through the ear? more or less accurate than traditional oral thermometers or about the same?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Body temperature: Both oral and ear thermometers are accurate and if used properly, these have a little margin for error. The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have been having a recurring sharp pain followed by cramps on my lower abdomen, it's been a week now. the pain seems to worsen when i am sitting down or pressed for the loo. is there cause for concern?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Abdominal pain: Yes! If this is recurrent, I would be concerned. You must not ignore these symptoms and be seen.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

2 days ago i started having a sharp pain in my left ear. also my throat feels swollen. very painful in left side of throat and left ear when swallowing. is there any otc medications that could help?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Eustachian tube dys.: You could have an ear infection or eustachian tube dysfunction. Try salt warm water gargles every 2-3 hrs. You could take some over the counter pain k... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

My mother passed in 2012 from malignant melanoma & my gma had the same removed in the 1970's. should i be seeing a dermatologist? male, 31y

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Photoprotection: Sunscreen use is extremely important. Due to the family history its important that you see a dermatologist for a complete skin exam.

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A member asked:

I want to have a second baby and i want a baby girl. what should i do to have a 100% baby girl for my second baby?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Healthy baby: There is no gurantee that you would have a 100% girl. You have fifty- fifty chance for having a boy and a girl. I do not know of anything that you can... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Can non painful blisters be herpes in your mouth?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Cold sore: Yes, painful blisters in and around the mouth are probably cold sore or herpes simplex. There are other rashes too, so it would be best if you had you... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I hiccup every day. i only will hiccup once or twice and it's done. increases after eating. why does this happen?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Diaphragm: This could be related to the diaphragm irritability. Diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle between the chest and abdomen. Try to drinking lots of water at... Read More

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A 53-year-old male asked:

Any better alternative to risperidone, given its side effects, for me to discuss with my mom's doc? she had a tia and developed occassional hallucinations. she has lewys body dementia/parkinsons.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Antipsyhcotics: There are several options available. I would encourage you to discuss these with her doctor. Sometimes it takes a couple of trials to find a good fit ... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

St deviation and moderate t-wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia abnormal ecg. what does this mean?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

EKG CHANGES: EKG changes in setting of symptoms and risk factors could be an indicator of heart issues. It is prueudent that this be evaluated ny the physician so ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My gum is all itchy and it hurts when i touch it and it feels kind of swollen what is wrong?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

?gingivitis: Please see your dentist for evaluation. This could be related to gum inflammation or perdontitis. Some other cuases that be considered are bleeding di... Read More

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A female asked:

Ast 63 alt 96 alkaline photsphatase 139 mitochondrial antibodies 1:640 (a) sonogram all normal, do i have pbc?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

PBC: Abnormal alt/ ast with elevated anti mitochrondial antibody is concerning for primary biliary cirrhosis. For confirmation liver biopsy is needed. See ... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Esld in constant pain. are there any prescription meds i can take without having to involve hospice? i am not a candidate for the transp list curently

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Don't have to suffer: No, you do not have to be on hospice always to get the pain medicaions. It varies case by case. You should, (if you haven't already), discuss your opt... Read More

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A 57-year-old female asked:

Can dexilant (dexlansoprazole) cause headache or edginess feeling?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

? low magnesium: Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) like any other proton pump inhibitor can be associated with low magnesium. Low magnesium can lead to palpitations, muscle w... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have very thin hair by birth. after goin to hostel my hair volume has decreased due to hard water. how can i solve this problem?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Nutrition: Please see your doctor, as you migh have a nutritional issue. Thyroid issue and iron deficency are common causes. Please be sure to eat healthy and tr... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

I feel pain in my womb and some white water coming from my virginity, i just saw blood and it not the time of my period. any advise or medication?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

? Pelvic pain: I am concerned that there could be some inflammation or infection, as you have pain. You should see your doctor for more detailed evaluation at your e... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

I cannot take nsaids due to stomach issue how can i help chostocondritis pain?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Costochondritis: Try to limit activity, which can help rest the affected area. Avoid activities as pushing, pulling, rowing and upper body work as pull-ups or push-ups... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I just had my blood work done. can i have a doctor look at it and give me an opinion. there are some things that are out of sorts. thanks.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Labs: Please have a doctor review your results. They should be able to discuss these and help answers questions. They should be able to recommend if any fur... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

St deviation and moderate t-wave abnormality, consider anterolateral ischemia abnormal ecg taken at er. i had stomach flu should i be worried?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Electrocardiogram: EKG changes in the setting of sysmptoms and risk factor might be a marker of underlying heart problem as ischemia. This hould be evaluated further asa... Read More

240 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 31-year-old female asked:

Hi there, i am bipolar and not on meds for a long while. i had a very rough breakup and im very suicidal and broken. help ?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Severe depression: Without any further delay, please call emergency services or a friend, neighbour or a family member for help. You should not be alone. You need immed... Read More

399 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 30-year-old female asked:

Good day. i would like to know what is the best treatment for hyperhidrosis. i basically sweat all over. i literally sweat from head to toe.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Hyperhidrosis: Please see a dermatologist to review this. This could be familial but other causes should be ruled out. A dermatologist should be able to treat this ... Read More

399 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 36-year-old female asked:

My son is experiencing stomach upset and vomiting.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Need more details: It would help to know your son's age, medical history etc to help with this. If he had persistent symptoms of upset stomach and vomiting, he must be s... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I have never had skin issues but suddenly have what appears to be eczema and psoriasis. also, redness and swelling under eyes intermittently.

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Eczema: Skins issues can develop at any point. Sometimes this can happen for unclear reasons while at other times it could be related to medications, other co... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Had sex 9 days ago before ovulating and i am now ovulating took pregnancy test came out negative could i still get pregnant ?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Pregnancy: Your question is a bit vague. If one has a regular cycle (28 days), then a sexual encounter 9 days before ovulation is unlikely to lead to pregnancy. ... Read More

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A 54-year-old female asked:

I am concerned there is a possibility i might have the covid 19 virus. ?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Covid: If you are having symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, sore throat and if you have been in contact with a possible case of Covi... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

When should i go to the er when i have lower back pain?

Dr. Renu Chawlaanswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Back pain: Not all back pain needs to be evaluated in the ER. If you are experiencing a sudden onset of lower extremity weakness, numbness in seat (saddle) area,... Read More

92 viewsAnswered >2 years ago