Penile Plaque Lesions Q: I am 21 years old. I have a flat growth, about the size of pinky fingernail, on my penis for about two and a half years. It has some dark spots in it. It does not bleed or hurt. There is no discharge. But I feel pinching sensation in it and […]
Survival Prognosis in Patient With Diffuse Injury to Brain Stem Q: What cases of diffuse brain stem injury have chances to survive? -By Samyukta Reply: This entirely depends upon the severity of injury and whether recovery from injury is possible or not. The brain stem is a very vital part of the nervous system. Structurally, […]
Elimination of Cocaine There is no exact time period for the excretion of cocaine from the body. This is because, its excretion depends upon many factors. Factors Affecting Excretion of Cocaine Type and Amount of Cocaine Taken Cocaine comes in many forms. Also, it may be inhaled, injected or taken orally. The blood concentrations of […]
Blood in Sputum or Hemoptysis Q: Sir, I have problem of dry cough since last 2 months. After taking antibiotics, it has subsided now. But since last 4 days, I have been seeing some amount of blood few times while spitting after cough. This does not come every time. I got blood and sputum tests, […]
Red Itchy Infected Genital Pimple Q: I am a 57 year old female. I’ve had vagina pimple for a week now. It is red, itching, burning, swollen and festered. I know it’s not STD because my husband and I have been married for 39 years, and are very faithful to one another. We are also […]
Functional Cysts of Ovary and Signs to Watch Q: In my ultrasound report, I read the following note – One large cyst about 62.8 x 52.8 mm seen in right adnexa. What is this cyst and is it a matter of worry? I am 23 years old. By: Shalini Reply: In your age, such cyst are […]
Cocaine Clearance From the Body I do coke on and off. I would say I do 2 grams, sometimes less, but mostly 3. I also drink when I use coke. I want to ask how long will it take to be out of my urine? Does water help? What else helps to get it out […]
Abnormal Sleep Linked to Depressive Illness Q: Hello, I have sleeping problem. I am sleepy most of the time and want to sleep all the time. Yesterday I slept 15 hours without interruption. I am at college so I lost most of the lectures because of sleeping. In the morning I simply could not wake up. At […]
Reasons for Bad Vaginal Smell in Kids Q: Hi, my daughter is 2 years old. There is a bad odor in her vagina. I thought it is a lack of hygiene but it smells even half an hour after bath. Is there anything I can do? Please advice. By: Helen Reply: There can be many […]
Dealing With Cyst of Lt. Ovary Dear doctor, for a long time I had been treated for Ovarian Cyst, but no relief for me. And today I had a sonography that reported- ‘left adnexa shows large multi-cystic lesion with thick septation size 99 X 44mm- most probably arising from left ovary.’ By: Swati Reply: The […]
