Anal Fistula and Abscess – Managing Perianal Infections Q: I am a 16 year old girl. I was recently put on antibiotics by my doctor for a lump under the skin, next to my anus. It started small and it was incredibly itchy, so I thought it was a mosquito bite, but it quickly grew […]
Hypoparathyroidism – Low Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Hypocalcemia Q: Good morning, I had a thyroidectomy. During the operation, the surgeon removed one of my calcium glands. Before the operation my calcium count was low, and since the operation it is even lower. After my operation I was put on a 1200 mg of calcium supplements […]
Lumbar Lower Back Pain – Exercises Workout and Stretches Q: I am a girl of age 19. From the last few months I am experiencing a severe pain in my back. Initially it was in my shoulders, but these days it has even spread to my lower back and sometimes left leg too. I am […]
Causes of High PSA Level – Elevated Prostate Specific Antigen Test Scores Q: I am a 50 years old male. I am concerned about my high PSA values of 3.467. What may this mean? Reply: In a healthy male, the PSA level should be less than 4 nanograms per milliliter of blood. Any value […]
Does Semen Leak From Vagina After Intercourse? Q: After sex, does all the semen goes inside vagina or some leaks out ? Reply: Some part of the total ejaculate goes deep inside the vagina, some stays in the lower part of it and some leaks out. Semen leakage from the vagina is normal and to […]
How Do You Get Trichomoniasis – Spread of Trichomonas Vaginalis Q: Can you catch trichomonas any other way besides sexual intercourse? -By Tiffany Reply: Yes, trichomoniasis can spread through non-sexual routes also, though the incidence is very rare. Trichomoniasis is grouped under STDs. It is most often transmitted in the course of unprotected sexual intercourse with […]
Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) – Pros and Cons of Shock Treatment Q: Hi Doctor, my elder brother who is 23 years old has some psychiatric disorder. We consulted a psychiatrist who gave a medication, by which he was almost cured in 10 days. After that, doctor decreased his dose and prescribed a different drug. But […]
Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy (HLA-B27 +ve, RF ANA -ve) – Diagnosis and Management Q: Hello and good day. Sorry this is a bit lengthy. I am a 28 year old female. I’ve been having a problem with all of my joints for the past 4 and a half years. I never had a child. I have been to […]
Epidermoid Sebaceous Cyst as Lump Under Arm Pit Q: I have had a surgery for the excision of a sebaceous cyst in my armpit almost an year ago. Now I can see two small white colored spots on the wound which is still red. Especially on sunny days and hot weather and during exercises, I […]
Pain in Extremities With Rash and Eosinophilia H/O Alcoholism Q; I’m inquiring about my mother’s medical issues. She is 56 years old. She had struggled with alcoholism recently, and was hospitalized a few times from complications. She has been sober for approximately 8-9 months. The doctors said that her liver and blood tests show that […]
