Can STDs Be Transmitted by Hands? Q: Hi, I’m a 21-year-old guy. Would I get any kind of STD if I gave a handjob and touched my penis with the same hand right away, without washing my hand? Thanks in advance. -By Jamie Reply: Yes , you may get an STD this way too. Mode […]
IBS and Problem in Digesting Fat Q: I have had fibromyalgia and IBS for 6 years. Lately, I have been having more trouble with my IBS along with pain in my middle back and stomach. The doctors don’t seem to find anything. They checked my gallbladder and said it was fine. But I have noticed […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome With High DHEA Q: I recently got a pelvic transabdominal ultrasound to exclude PCOS. It was found that I have a large left-sided adnexal cyst 10.2×9.0×7.5 cm. My family doctor suggested I get another ultrasound. But I am worried. Can this be a tumor? I am in my early 20s and have […]
Improving Eye Health With Diet and Exercises Q: My child nearing age 12 complained about unclear far sight. We have checked with optician. It is – 1.5 for both eyes. Please clarify on followings. 1. Should I go to an eye specialist for confirmation? 2. At this age is it a higher number? 3. How […]
Role of Anti-depressants in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Q: I had been diagnosed with SRUS and IBS. My gastro has prescribed Placida. I have read extensively about the two components in this drug. Why on earth would this tablet help me in relieving my symptoms? Please advise, as I am unable to understand the correlation. By: […]
Lump in Adnexa With Cervical Lymphadenitis Q: I suffered from fatigue and weight loss with lymph nodes in my right neck. Excisional biopsy found Kikuchi disease. One lymph node in the groin developed and disappeared. That happened in August 2012. Lately, I had a CT scan done for full body. CT scan found 8 cm […]
How to Get Relief from Hiccups and Burps? Q: Hi Doctor, I have hiccups that started 38 hours ago. I feel as if the food is not going down through my food pipe. I am also burping. I am 40-year-old male. Thanks. -By Balvir Reply: Gas in your tummy could be one reason for your symptoms. […]
Normal T3 and TSH but Low T4 Q: Dear Doctor, during my thyroid test T3 was 0.94 (normal 0.58-1.59), T4 was 4.55 (normal 4.87-11.72) and TSH 3.32 (normal 0.35 -4.94). That is, T4 level is little less. Is there any treatment required? Doctor told me there is no problem. Is T4 deficiency affecting my body? […]
Atenolol Vs. Propranolol Q: I take propranolol. My doctor switched it few months ago from atenolol. I still have some atenolol left. I forgot to get my propranolol filled. Is it OK to take atenolol till I get my propranolol filled tomorrow? Reply: Though, both these medicines are basically beta blockers and have more or […]
Normal Vaginal Discharge Vs. Infection Q: I’m 16. I had sex last week with my boyfriend and then I got my period. But during the time I got my menses, my vagina became swollen and it hurts to sit down. I thought I was probably ripped or swollen from sex. Then after my menstrual cycle […]
