Recommendations on Frequency of Pap Test Q: How often should we women get a pap done? Reply: What Is Pap Smear Test Done? It is a simple test which checks the changes in the cells of your cervix. The purpose of the Paps is to screen out any abnormality in the cells of the cervix […]
Rule Out Autoimmune Disease If Multiple Systems Are Involved Q: I’m 53, male, no significant medical history. I was very active physically; I was doing ultra marathons, multi-day treks and sports. Ten years ago I became chronically exhausted and unable to recover from exercise or any physical exertion. I was having non-restorative sleep, joint pain […]
When to Resume Intercourse After Ovarian Surgery? Q: Hi I am Helen. As I mentioned in my previous mails, now it has been 4 weeks since I removed my ovarian cyst (for serous cystadenoma of the ovary). Please advice when to expect my period and is it safe if I have sex now? I mean […]
Lump of Epididymis Could Be Spermatocele Q: I’m 23 and I noticed that I had some pain few months ago. I’ve been having unprotected intercourse with my girlfriend for 3 years and she has not got pregnant. I found a small lump in my left testicle that hurts when squeezed or touched. My abdomen aches […]
Dealing With Depressive Thoughts by Routine Activities Q: Dear sir, I am 37 years old and married. I have a 2 years old daughter. I have been taking treatment for depression since many years. I prefer to stay alone. I do not like company of even my father or mother. I had medical problem of […]
Can Air Move in While Taking Blood Sample? Q: Doctor, I am a Diabetic person. When I gave blood sample for testing my fasting sugar at 6 AM, they took the blood from my right arm. Then at 8 AM, they again took the blood from the same place for postprandial blood sugar. At 1 […]
Why Both Thighs Start Aching After Work? Q: I am a 25 years old single male. There is a problem in both of my thighs. I have been suffering from this problem for around 7 years. When I do hard work like jumping, playing cricket and running, then my thigh starts to pain. So please sir, […]
Is It OK to Have Dark Colored Genital Skin in Males? Q: I am a 21 years old male. Sir, I have problem that my penis is so black and day by day it is becoming darker. Also at penis behind left and right leg there is also black. By: Mayur Reply: This is absolutely normal and […]
Anxious on Being Too Skinny Young Woman Q: I am a 20 year old girl and I am gonna be 21 next month. My problem is that instead of being 20 years old, my body is like a 13-14 years old girl. My height is about 5’4 and weight is about 43 kg. My diet […]
Injection Diclofenac Leading to Radial Nerve Palsy Q: I am a doctor. Few years ago I gave diclofenac injection to a patient. Later on, after few days, she presented with radial nerve palsy. The patient has filed a case against me saying it is due to my negligence. I give all respect and care to […]
