Torn Plantar Fascia and Its Treatment Q: I tore my plantar fascia ligament back in November while playing soccer. After lots and lots of icing it wasn’t healing. I could hear cracking sounds every time I took a step. I decided to see a podiatrist who told me that I had a torn ligament and […]
Low Back Disc Problems With Nerve Irritation Q: Sir, I had a bike accident 12 years ago and ever since I have always had some issues with my lower back discs. I had been meeting a chiropractor, taking massage and was managing it. During all these years, I continued with my regular exercises, unless I […]
Blood Pressure Medicine in Diabetics Q: My dad is 60 years old. He was diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension 8 years ago. He has been on Metformin 1000 mg twice daily, Gliclazide 160 mg twice daily and Amlodipin 10 mg once daily. HbA1c varies from 7.6 to 8 %. Blood pressure is 163/92. Should he […]
Treating a Dry Vagina Q: Sometimes my vagina gets rather sore and itchy. It does not hurt to urinate, however. I went to my gyne about it a few months ago and she thought it could be due to vaginal dryness. I also used some Canesten cream in case it was a simple yeast infection. […]
Mass in Adnexa and Pelvic Pain With Hydrosalpinx Q: I had a partial hysterectomy in 2011. During the procedure something went wrong; I am unclear as to what. But I was “nicked” and bled a very large clot that got infected and was re-admitted to the hospital two days later for a week of 3 […]
What Is a Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst? A hemorrhagic cyst is formed when any tiny blood vessel present on the wall of an ovarian cyst gets ruptured. Blood and debris fills up the cyst cavity, forming a hemorrhagic cyst. What Are Ovarian Cysts? Ovary is a part of female reproductive system. It produces and stores eggs, […]
Tips to Manage Frequent Throat Infections Q: Sir, towards the end of 2010, I seemed to have a throat infection which was diagnosed as a viral infection and I took medicine. The pain went down, but I kept coughing and the doctor said it was secondary bacterial infection. Well, I met more than a couple […]
Cocaine Clearance Time in Long Term Users Q: I am 32, 5’4 about 180 lbs. I was a “few times of week” user of cocaine. I would smoke it, mixed with tobacco. Last time I used was 10 days ago. I have to take a urine test. I have been drinking water and cranberry juice. […]
Natural Ways to Gain Height Q: Sir I just want to ask how to grow up tall. I’m 21 years old boy. What do you recommend? My height is 5 feet flat. Thank you so much. What should I take naturally? – By Levy Reply: Our height is largely determined by our genetics. Nothing can […]
HPV Warts or Penile Pimples Q: Hi, I’d like to thank anyone associated with this website; you truly rock. I’ve been concerned about the area under the head of the penis. There are small pimples. I’ve been to two doctors. One of them said “all men have them, it’s normal”, while the other said “it’s […]
