Category Archives: Medical Advice

Do Legally Prescribed Drugs Have Benzoylecgonine as Metabolite?

Do Legally Prescribed Drug Produce the Metabolite Benzoylecgonine? Q: In what legally prescribed drugs is benzoylecgonine an ingredient. -By Joann, female age 56 Reply: The legally prescribed drugs do not produce benzoylecgonine as a metabolite. That is the reason this metabolite is used for cocaine drug screening, almost as a fingerprint testing. It is very specific. […]

Management of Wound After Surgical Drainage

Dealing With Wound After Surgical Drainage Q: I’m a 30 years old woman and had an infected sebaceous cyst drained yesterday by a doctor. He said he couldn’t feel anything else and put a bandage on it. It immediately felt better and I started my course of antibiotics. This morning when I went to change […]

Itchy Pinkish Red Bumps on Penis

Pinkish Red Itchy Spots on Penis Q: My name is Chris and I am a 29 years old male. Recently I have been dealing with an itchy penis under the head of the organ. I have very light smooth pink spots on my penis head. I have been to the doctor about six months ago […]

Abdominal Flu-like Symptoms With Skin Rashes

Gastrointestinal Flu-like symptoms With Skin Rashes Q: I an 25 years old male. I have abdominal pain, body aches, headache, fatigue, flu, some rashes around my femur, muscles vibrations and some times diarrhea. I normally used to have these symptoms about 8 month ago as well. Thanks. -By Abdullahi Reply: You need to be examined […]

High Blood Pressure and Drinking

Effect of Alcohol on Blood Pressure Q: Dear doctor, I am a diabetic and blood pressure person taking tablet since last 3 years. Can I consume 50 ml alcohol every day? Will it give any trouble to me? Reply: Alcohol is not a recommended beverage to be taken. It increases blood pressure, both in short […]

Serious Changes to Look for in a Mole

Changes In A Mole Calling Attention Q: I have a mole on my right side below my waistline and above my pelvic area. It is pink with a head and brown around the edges. it is about the size of a dime. Any idea what this is? -By Dustin Reply: A mole is a small […]