Category Archives: Medical Advice

Management of Deviated Nasal Septum

Deviated Nasal Septum and Nasopharyngeal Problems Q: Sir, I have been having sinusitis problem since long time due to deviated nasal septum. Twice, the right sided maxillary sinus filled with fluid. The doctor broke and removed the liquid. I have observed a small hard bump behind my throat. So I was not able to swallow […]

What Causes Itchy Skin Rashes All Over the Body?

Why Do Skin Rashes With Itch Appear All Over the Body? Q: I’m a 15 year old girl. Red, itchy scratch marks started appearing all over my body without any self-infliction. – By Christina Reply: Any skin condition with symptoms like redness, itch etc. is medically called eczema. There can be many causes for this. […]

What Causes Elevated Tumor Marker CA-125?

Reasons for High Values of CA-125 Q: I am 26 years old unmarried female. I have a mixed echogenic lesion measuring about 4.7 x 4.3 cm in the right adnexal region. As per doctor’s advice, I got a CA-125 test and result was 139.17 U/ml. Doctor suggested me to get a laparoscopy. If I get […]

Need of Multidisciplinary Approach in Neurodevelopmental Problems

Neurodevelopmental Conditions Require a Multidisciplinary Approach Q: My 2 year old son has been to the neurologist and has had tests done on his brain. Doctor said tests seemed that of a normal kid, and that his symptoms weren’t all compatible with autism. He said that even then there could be something else wrong. He […]

What Causes Painful Lump of Testicle?

What Causes Sore Lump of Testis? Q: About 3 months back, I observed a small lump near my right testicles. Now it has grown bigger and it is painful. What could this be? Which specialist should I show this? -By Peter, Age 31, Male. Reply: It sounds like some infection. You may read here more about painful testicular […]