Causes of Itchy Skin With Bumpy Patches Q: I am having itchy patches on my bums. Please help me. I am a girl and I am 17 years old. – By Juhi Reply: It would be difficult to comment without actually seeing those patches (If possible, send a picture of those lesions). The commonest cause […]
Dealing With Irritation and Dryness of Eyes Q: Hi Doctor, my eyes feel gritty all the time, as if there is some dust particle in it. I wash it with tap water, but it does not go. It is more after I come back from my computer class. What can it be? Is it some […]
Pimples on Vagina Among Teens Teens is the age when you get a lot of pimples. As they occur elsewhere, they may occur in the genital region as well. How Do You Get Pimples? The genital area is supplied heavily with glands that secrete oily lubricating secretions to ease friction during sexual activities. These glands […]
Adverse Effects of Co-trimoxazole (SMZ-TMP) Q: Hello, I am a 28 year old female who was put on an antibiotic, SMZ-TMP DS, on the 24th. I started taking it on the 25th and began having flu like symptoms. I had severe headaches, neck stiffness, uncontrollable tremors, joint pain, muscle weakness, pain, dizziness, dark pink eyes, […]
Throat Lump Due to Infection Q: I’ve just come back from doctor. Ho told me that I have a cyst in my throat and asked me to visit again in 2 weeks. He gave me penicillin. What happens the cyst doesn’t go away or if it grows in size? -By Karina, female, 23 yrs old. […]
Nose Bleeds Due to Dryness- How to Get Relief? Due to increased use of heating appliances these days, dry skin and mucosa, such as that of nose, are often seen. Dry skin causes itching. Whereas, dry inner lining of the nose can even cause bleeding. This is not good and the problem should be promptly […]
Types of Cough and Their Differences The cough reflex is one of the body’s best defense mechanisms. Irritation or obstruction in the airways activates this reflex, and the strong rush of air helps clear material from the breathing passages. Types of Cough Productive: A cough is more helpful if it is producing and expelling something, […]
Common Causes of Cough Some of the frequently seen reasons for Cough include– Smoking (smoke destroys the cells in the lining of the breathing tubes so that mucus cannot be expelled normally. This leads to chronic cough.) Common cold, influenza, and other viral infections (with yellow or white mucus) are the most common causes. Drugs– […]
Anal Warts Warts are a type of infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). They are raised, rough, flesh-colored “warty” appearing tumors that may occur singly or in clusters. Left untreated, warts around the anus may rapidly enlarge, taking on a “cauliflower-like” appearance. Risk Factors Risk factors for genital warts include: Multiple sexual partners Unknown partners Early onset […]
Anal Itching Anal Itching or Pruritus Ani is a common but annoying problem. It occurs more often in men and most of the time, no cause can be identified. Anal itching occurs around and near the anus. Predisposing Factors Factors that put people at risk are: Diabetes Recent antibiotic use Chronic dry skin conditions such as Psoriasis […]
