What Is Glycosylated Hemoglobin (Hb A1c) Test? Our red blood cells have a protein molecule called hemoglobin in them. This molecule is responsible for holding the oxygen molecules and carrying them throughout the body. When the blood sugar levels are high, free sugar present in the blood gets attached to the hemoglobin molecules converting them […]
How to Treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? The treatment of PCOS aims at managing the symptoms being produced. The following strategic treatment modalities are common: If menstrual cycles are there but not regular, hormonal birth control pills are tried for some time. A cream called eflornithine may be used in area where excess hair growth occurs. […]
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? […]
