Effects of Low Thyroid Hormone During Pregnancy Q: My TSH level is 25 in first trimester and have to test T3 and T4. If T3 and T4 comes abnormal, will it affect the baby’s growth and brain? Should we carry it or abort? Kindly suggest. Thanks in advance. -By Geeta Bisht, 35 years old. Reply: […]
Complications With Reduced Fetal Movement in 3rd Trimester Q: I am 21years old. I am 7 months and 3 weeks pregnant. I experience severe abdominal pain, decreased fetal movement, blurry vision and a bad headache for almost a week now. What can I do? – By Aliyu Reply: You need to see a doctor at […]
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, […]
Getting Rid of Tension Headaches With Simple Remedies Q: I am a 35 year old male. I started having some new daily headaches about 12 weeks ago. I went to my internal medicine doctor. He ordered a brain CT non-contrast to be safe. I have had headaches in the past but not daily. The study […]
Lab Diagnosis of Excess Fecal Fat Q: I have been doing a lot of research lately regarding my symptoms of malabsorption of fat. I eat very carefully and still have 33% of body fat, all in the lower part of the body. My Mom and my late grandmother have had a lot of issues. I […]
How to Get Tested for Chlamydia and Syphilis? Q: My ESR 1 hour test was normal 3 times. I had risky behaviors 8 months ago. Does it mean I am not infected by syphilis or chlamydia? I am a male, 39 years old. -By Farzad Reply: ESR is not a diagnostic test. So a normal ESR […]
Cutaneous Fungal Infection Below The Breast Fold Q: I am a 52 year old woman in a good health. Three months ago I developed a rash under my breast. It was very irritating, itchy and gave off an odor. The rash under my breast is about 85% gone. However, now it has moved to the […]
Watching and Taking Precautions During Initial Weeks of Pregnancy Q: Hello Doctor, I am pregnant. My LMP date was 5th August. I got my early pregnancy sonography done on 17th September. The report mentioned- “GS measures 0.87 cm corresponding to 4w6d.” Rest all was reported normal but was asked to repeat sonography after 10 days […]
Throat Pain Due to Infection Q: I have on-and-off pain in my throat, next to my Adams apple. I went to the ER as I am currently unemployed. They gave me 40 penicillin VK 500 mg; I am in the 5th of the course. Some days it feels like it is helping and other days […]
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. […]
