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 […]
How Long Do the Side Effects of Cetrizine Last After Discontinuing It? Q: Dear Doctor, for sinusitis, the doctor gave a levocetrizine 5mg tablet per day. I got very tired and felt mentally not well. So last week, I stopped that medicine. But since today, I feel weak in the evening. After how many days […]
Objective Assessment Required for Stopping the Medication Q: Dear Doctor, since last 10 months I have been taking Albendazole 400mg for tiny calcified granuloma in the brain. I was getting very tired in the evening. So I decided to stop that tablet. Does it give any side effect during withdrawal? I think 10 months are […]
Tips for Better Sexual Health in Men? Q: I am a 42 years old male. I would like to know how to naturally increase blood flow to my penis e.g. diet, exercise, vitamin or supplements. I don’t suffer from ED. I would just like a stronger, fuller erection. – By Larry Reply: The policy would […]
What Causes Brown Discharge From Vagina? Q: I’m having a brown colored discharge. I ended my period about 9 days ago. I have started having a few abdominal pains. What could be going on? I am 21 years old female. I have had two pregnancies, one miscarriage and one living child. Reply: You get a […]
Is There Any Role of Exercise in Treating Sebaceous Cysts of Scrotum? Q: I have sebaceous cysts on scrotum. Kindly advise me how to cure it. Is there any exercise available? -By Bolar Reply: It is common to have such cysts on the scrotum. Exercises do not have any specific role in healing them. You […]
Digestion Problem May Mimic Pregnancy Symptoms Q: Hello, I am an 18 years old female. I had protected sex on February 2nd, 2013. On February 5th, I had my period for the whole 7 days and it was regular. It is now March 11th. A couple of days before; I got sick. I was throwing up […]
Brownish Green Lumps on the Inner Labia Q: I have brown-green lumps on the opening of the clitoris, that is labia minora. They do not hurt or itch. A little down on my labia minora, I have a little bit of redness and swelling. It hurts very little, only on touching. What infection could I possibly have? […]
Pain in Leg Due to Excess Strain on One Side Q: Hi doctor, I got my ovarian cyst removed two months ago. After 4 weeks of my surgery, I fell down and broke my left leg which was diagnosed as tibial fracture. Now I am in the cast for 5 weeks. I have pain around […]
