Causes of Acute Back Pain Q: My wife had a severe pain in the back. She is crying in pain. Her full body is stiff. I gave her aceclofenac, omeprazole and baclofen. What should I do now? -By Farooque Reply: Such acute back pains are usually mechanical in nature. Most often they are caused by […]
Multiple Cystic Swellings Everywhere on Body Q: Hi, I am a 34 year old male. I was having cyst in my arm. Now there are so many in my arms, belly and back. Every day there is a new cyst. Please suggest the treatment. – By Nadeem Reply: Treatment would depend upon the cause. So […]
Can Hepatitis B or C Spread Through Surfaces? Q: Two days ago, I visited a government office for some work. There I sat on a chair whose arm stand was broken. It had a sharp edge that accidentally scratched me that bled a little. I am concerned that many people might have been scratched by […]
Small Lump in the Neck That Hurts Q: I am 17 years old girl. I have cysts in my throat. They are 3 mm in size. They constantly get swollen and hurt really bad. Reply: Do you have any fever, body ache or any other symptom? There can be many causes for a painful cystic […]
Why Do Periods Delay Sometimes When Not Pregnant? Q: I am a female of 19 years. I am skipping my periods since I am 12 and a half years old. I normally get my period in 35 days after the previous. Now, it has been 43 days since my last period. I am very tense. […]
Swelling in the Throat Q: About 6 months ago, I’ve been diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid. I’ve been on necessary medications, and I’ve been feeling better. However, upon a physical examination, the doctor found a slight lump in my neck/throat area. He told me that it wasn’t anything I should be concerned about. Nevertheless, I […]
Prognosis and Management of Shaking Caused by Medicines Q: What is the prognosis of drug induced tremor? -By Michael Reply: Drug induced tremors are not dangerous. They will go away as you stop taking the medicines causing them. Certain medicines produce tremors as a side effect. Tremors are involuntary movements (movements caused without our will) […]
HPV as a Causative Agent of Genital Warts and Cervical Cancer Q: I have to answer this question for my Anatomy class. What are the clinical conditions that cause unusual manifestations of HPV, specifically warts, either in size or number? – By Ashley Reply: HPV (human papilloma virus ) does not always manifests itself. Many […]
Criteria for Treating Borderline Underactive Thyroid Q: I am a 14 years old girl having my TSH level 10. What to do and what problems will arise in future? -By Ashima Reply: Normal TSH level ranges between 2-11 mIU/L. Though a value of 10 is within the range, it is definitely on the higher side […]
Causes of Bad Odor Sweat During Infections Q: Hello, I am 21 and I recently had a sore throat and fever. So I took some extra strength Tylenol for about 3 days for my symptoms. I would get these night sweats, so I would wake up with my shirt all wet. Well, I got all […]
