Excessive Creamy White Vaginal Secretions Q: I am a 22 year old female. I was diagnosed with BV about 5 months ago. The doctor treated me and it seemed to go away within a week. Recently, I’ve had more discharge than normal. It’s smooth creamy white color and it doesn’t smell the same. I went […]
Fever and Blisters – Possibility of Shingles Q: I’m a 47 year old white male. I’ve been experiencing cold chills, nausea and pressure on my head. Three days later now my entire body has spots like early chicken pox. I’ve already had chicken pox when I was 7. I also feel light headed. -By Robert Reply […]
Role of Anxiolytics in Anxiety Disorder and Their Side Effects Q: I am a depressed patient. What medications should I take? I’m a medical student diagnosed to have depression and I don’t want to visit psychiatrist because I feel shy. So what medications should I take? I have been a very anxious person in my […]
Getting Pregnant With One Blocked Fallopian Tube Q: One of my tube is not functioning and doctor told me that the other one can still function. Since then, I’ve not been pregnant. How true is this and what can I do? – By Omolola Janet Reply: A single functioning ovary with fallopian tube is enough […]
What Is GERD Reflux – Relieving Heartburn Q: Hi, I am 17 and a female. I just went to the hospital today. I have GERD. So in a easier explanation what is it? Reply: GERD is a short form of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s popularly described as heartburn. It is a situation in which some […]
What Causes Leg Pain in Diabetes? Q: Hi, I am Peter 52 years old male with type 2 diabetes. My sugar level is OK, A1C is 7.3 and I do regular exercise. There is no other health issue. I don’t smoke or drink alcohol. My weight is 145 lbs and height is 5’7″. Still I […]
Lump in Throat With H/O Coccidiomycosis Q: I am a 49 year old woman who has valley fever, that is coccidiomycosis. It has been in remission for 2 years. Last year while on vacation I got very sick and was put into hospital for a week. There I had many tests done, including an endoscopy. […]
Causes of Fast Heart Beat – Diagnosing Palpitations Q: Is it bad that my resting heart rate is between 101 and 106? I never noticed this problem before. I started to look into it because two days ago I went to donate blood. I passed all the tests except one. My pulse while sitting in […]
How to Reduce Blood Pressure Without Medications? Q: What would be the alternative medicine or diets if you have a BP of 130/100? Thanks. -By Celine Reply: Many medicines called antihypertensives are available in the market. Making a choice so as to which medicine is to be taken is tricky. The doctor has to see several […]
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Diagnostic Criteria and Management Q: Hello Doctor, I am writing this on behalf of my father. He is Mr. S.P. Pruthi, 56 years old male, suffering from diabetes. His BP is normal, and these days he is having pain in his toes. Sometimes he feels as if they are paralyzed., […]
