Getting Pregnant With One Blocked Fallopian Tube Q: One of my tube is not functioning and doctor told me that the other one can still function. Since then, I’ve not been pregnant. How true is this and what can I do? – By Omolola Janet Reply: A single functioning ovary with fallopian tube is enough […]
What Is GERD Reflux – Relieving Heartburn Q: Hi, I am 17 and a female. I just went to the hospital today. I have GERD. So in a easier explanation what is it? Reply: GERD is a short form of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s popularly described as heartburn. It is a situation in which some […]
Cystocele – Dealing With Prolapsed Pelvic Floor and Bladder A little understanding about the different anatomical structures in the region would help. What Is Cystocele ? Cystocele is a cystic (fluid containing) swelling formed by the prolapse of a part of urinary bladder wall into the anterior vaginal wall. The three viscera, the urinary bladder, […]
What Causes Leg Pain in Diabetes? Q: Hi, I am Peter 52 years old male with type 2 diabetes. My sugar level is OK, A1C is 7.3 and I do regular exercise. There is no other health issue. I don’t smoke or drink alcohol. My weight is 145 lbs and height is 5’7″. Still I […]
Valley Fever – Diagnosing and Treating Coccidioidomycosis Valley fever is a fungal infection. It is also called Coccidioidomycosis. The causative fungus is Coccidioides Immitis. It is endemic in some parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, San Joaquin, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. How Do You Get Infected? The spores of this fungus are inhaled through the nose to […]
Lump in Throat With H/O Coccidiomycosis Q: I am a 49 year old woman who has valley fever, that is coccidiomycosis. It has been in remission for 2 years. Last year while on vacation I got very sick and was put into hospital for a week. There I had many tests done, including an endoscopy. […]
Problem in Swallowing Food – Dealing With Dysphagia Difficulty in swallowing is medically termed as dysphagia. This is a symptom, and not a disease in itself. It includes various different disorders or medical conditions that give the feeling (sensation) or actually cause difficulty in swallowing. Why Does Dysphagia Occur? Food is taken in from the […]
Causes of Fast Heart Beat – Diagnosing Palpitations Q: Is it bad that my resting heart rate is between 101 and 106? I never noticed this problem before. I started to look into it because two days ago I went to donate blood. I passed all the tests except one. My pulse while sitting in […]
How to Reduce Blood Pressure Without Medications? Q: What would be the alternative medicine or diets if you have a BP of 130/100? Thanks. -By Celine Reply: Many medicines called antihypertensives are available in the market. Making a choice so as to which medicine is to be taken is tricky. The doctor has to see several […]
Types of Blood Pressure Medications Prescribing an antihypertensive drug to a patient is tricky. This is because the mechanism of action of different antihypertensives is different. An overall assessment of the patients’ health is made first. This includes: Weight, height and age of the person Gender RFT- assessing kidney functions LFT- assessing liver functions Heart […]
