Breast Fullness in a Hypothyroid Patient Q: I am now 27 years old. My son is 4.5 years now. I had a normal delivery and I fed him for 1 year. I didn’t take any pills to control milk; it gradually reduced. Now and then, I was getting few drops of white fluid, when breast […]
UTI May Present as Fullness of Bladder Q: I am a 24 year old girl. I had an abortion 7 months ago. Now I am not feeling well ever since. My back has a funny feeling, like burning, I don’t feel like going to the bathroom. I just feel like my bladder is full. I […]
How to Identify Carcinoma of Vagina? Q: Hi Doctor, can any small tumor like mass in a vagina be cancerous? -By Mary Mwikali Reply : Cancers in the vaginal area are very rare. It’s more likely for the lesion to be a benign growth like a papule or cyst. You may read more about such […]
Reasons for Miscarriage at 6 Weeks (First Trimester) Q: Dear Doctor, thanks for your reply. I am sorry to inform you that I had miscarriage again. The fetus was growing normal but there was no cardiac activity. Having miscarriage twice in a row is devastating. I am 35 and trying for my second child. The […]
A Case of Non-growing Throat Cyst Q: I am young lady, 21 years old. I got pregnant at the age of 18 and had a thyroid cyst when I was pregnant. I went to the doctor who told me it was not cancer. I haven’t removed it yet since I had my baby, but I’m […]
Pimples on Vagina Among Teens Teens is the age when you get a lot of pimples. As they occur elsewhere, they may occur in the genital region as well. How Do You Get Pimples? The genital area is supplied heavily with glands that secrete oily lubricating secretions to ease friction during sexual activities. These glands […]
Symptoms, Complications and Treatment of Pulmonary Artery Disease Q: I’m a female. I’m 31 years old. I have a heart condition. I have a narrow pulmonary artery and a prolapsed valve. Is this something that I should be wearing an ID tag for? -By Dawm Reply: It’s difficult to estimate the severity of your disease […]
Effects of Low Thyroid Hormone During Pregnancy Q: My TSH level is 25 in first trimester and have to test T3 and T4. If T3 and T4 comes abnormal, will it affect the baby’s growth and brain? Should we carry it or abort? Kindly suggest. Thanks in advance. -By Geeta Bisht, 35 years old. Reply: […]
Complications With Reduced Fetal Movement in 3rd Trimester Q: I am 21years old. I am 7 months and 3 weeks pregnant. I experience severe abdominal pain, decreased fetal movement, blurry vision and a bad headache for almost a week now. What can I do? – By Aliyu Reply: You need to see a doctor at […]
Adverse Effects of Co-trimoxazole (SMZ-TMP) Q: Hello, I am a 28 year old female who was put on an antibiotic, SMZ-TMP DS, on the 24th. I started taking it on the 25th and began having flu like symptoms. I had severe headaches, neck stiffness, uncontrollable tremors, joint pain, muscle weakness, pain, dizziness, dark pink eyes, […]
