Reasons of Trouble in Swallowing Food Q: I have swallowing problem. Barium swallow test came normal. The doctor told that I need hormone test. Does any hormone control the swallowing activity, that is muscle co-ordination etc.? If so, what type of tests are required? If we treat the hormone problem, can I get cured? Reply: […]
Old Scar Tissue Starts Hurting Q: Twenty years ago, I had a bump in my right thigh. After discharging the liquid, it cleared out. But it left a scar of about 0.5 cm radius. Now I have pain over there. I have high blood pressure. Is there any relation between the scar and high BP? […]
What Is Fatty Infiltration of Liver and How to Treat It? Q: Dear Doctor, during my medical check up, I found mild changes of fatty liver. How can I cure it? How can I avoid the increase in amount of fat on liver? Reply: Though such mild changes are not very serious, it would be […]
Online Doctor as Primary Care Provider Q: Is there a doctor online that people may use as their primary care physician? An online physician that people can send their medical records and history for someone that has trouble leaving home. Reply: Frankly, there is no substitute for a direct examination by the doctor. Certain problems also […]
Painful Pimple on Inner Labia Q: I am a 29 year old female. For the past six months, during my period, a very painful bump appears on the right side of the labia minora. Just after my period ends, blood and pus comes out of this bump. I was wondering what this is and how […]
How to Identify the Symptoms of STD Lesions? Q: I am a 21 year old woman. I have two small red bumps around my vaginal lips. The first bump appeared a month ago, a day after I returned from Mexico. I noticed the second bump about a week ago; it looks and feels the same […]
Gastric Perforation by Chicken Bone Q: I am a 47 year old female who wound up with a gastric perforation. Defendant experts concluded that “a chicken bone dissolved” (foreign object seen on CT scan) prior to surgery. Emergency surgery was done within 2 hours of CT scan. Is it possible for a chicken bone to dissolve […]
Is It Alright to Take Ayurveda and Allopathy Medications Together? Q: Hello All. My mother is detected with HIV+ N CD4 80 and suffered from Gall bladder swelling and stone probably as dotcor said. But at the same time, she did not feel any severe pain in her abdomen. Doctor asked her to get operated, […]
Cystic Lump of Throat Q: I’m 37 years old female. I had been to an ENT clinic and drawn fluid. Ultrasound scan came back normal. I went back for check up and the lump hasn’t disappeared, should I be worried? Reply: ———— You haven’t mentioned the exact location of lump. But from your description, we […]
When to Start Walking After Fracture of Tibia? Q: Hi, I am Helen. As I mentioned before, I am in a cast (above knee) for 3 weeks due to tibial fracture. Now I want to know if I can walk slowly without touching the ground. Please advise. Reply: Yes, you may walk without putting load […]
