Neurodevelopmental Conditions Require a Multidisciplinary Approach Q: My 2 year old son has been to the neurologist and has had tests done on his brain. Doctor said tests seemed that of a normal kid, and that his symptoms weren’t all compatible with autism. He said that even then there could be something else wrong. He […]
Internal Bruises and Muscle Spasms Related to Sports Injury Q: A couple of days ago I played basketball. Now I have a pain in my leg on the left side of the thigh. It feels like a bruise but it’s not visible. Occasionally it feels like a burning sensation. What could this be and what […]
Pimples on Labia Minora and Near Clitoris Q: Hello, I have a pimple-like bump on my labia minora and one near my clitoris. It is not painful nor itchy. What is it? Is there any treatment and prevention? Can you please tell me? I am 23 year old female, not sexually active. No treatment is […]
Throat Infection May Spread to Lungs Q: This question is regarding a patient who is female, 26 years old, married and has 4 children. Symptoms are as follows: Shortness of breath after house work. Wheezing chest at night and some time during day. Pain in chest which goes to the back side towards shoulder blades, […]
What Causes Sore Lump of Testis? Q: About 3 months back, I observed a small lump near my right testicles. Now it has grown bigger and it is painful. What could this be? Which specialist should I show this? -By Peter, Age 31, Male. Reply: It sounds like some infection. You may read here more about painful testicular […]
Calcified Granulomatous Lesions of Brain Whenever an inflammation occurs, the tissue affected respond producing an inflammatory exudate and a granuloma is formed. A granuloma in the brain is nothing but a localized area of inflammation. This inflammation may be due to some infection, vascular problem, injury or any other trigger. Products of inflammation are formed […]
How to Avoid Getting Bumps While Shaving Your Bikini Area? So often you see bumps or rashes over the groin area after shaving it. Why do these occur? There are reasons why some of us get them and others don’t. These lesions are commonly called razor bumps. They are red. May itch or burn. Let’s […]
Causes of Pilonidal Cyst at the Base of Spine Q: Near the base of my spine/tailbone, I noticed what I thought was a small cyst a few days ago. It has now gotten bigger, probably at least the size of a golf ball but not necessarily circular. There is pain while sitting up straight or […]
Simple Ways to Get Rid of Bad Odor From Vaginal Area Q: I am a 17 year old female and I have this weird smell in my down there area. I have tried taking showers and washing really well. But it seems like I have this smell even right after I get out of the shower. The […]
Normal Male Hormone Values and Factors Affecting Them Q: What is the normal testosterone level? By: Shihab Reply: The normal range of testosterone level in a male is 260 -1080 ng/dl. Any value within this range is considered normal and requires no treatment. The value range of this hormone is quite broad. This is because […]
