When to Go for Angiography of Coronary Arteries? Stress test is a non-invasive, indirect method of knowing about the possibility of heart disease, especially the coronary arteries blockage. Interpreting Stress Test The abnormal stress test implies that there is a problem in cardiac functioning. Though one may not be able to know about the exact […]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm- Symptoms and Repair It is possible to feel the pulse just above the navel area especially in thin individuals. This pulse actually originates from the aorta, the main artery which supplies blood to the entire body. Aorta comes out directly from the heart and goes downwards. Most of the time it is […]
How to Correct Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Anterior pelvic tilt occurs when the front of the pelvis drops and the back of the pelvis rises. Most often this happens when the hip flexors shorten and the hip extensors lengthen. Flexors are muscles on the front of the thigh, while extensors are on the back. To keep […]
How to Remove an Old Burn Scar? Q: I have a burn scar on my body that is 18 years old. It is very thick and hard. Is it possible to remove it by any medicine or cream? -By Sadika Afrose Reply: Surgical removal of the scar would be the only option. Though there are […]
Painful Testicular Lump Q: Doctor, I am a 31 years old male. I have found today that my right testicle has a painful lump. For the last two three months, I have also experienced a very great pain in my pelvic area and lower back. I am now thinking that I am suffering from testicular […]
Managing Throat Infection (URI) During Pregnancy and Lactation Common among infections that one encounters is upper respiratory infections (URI). It may manifest as sore throat or flu or common cold. Others are mononucleosis, or infections caused by bacteria such as strep, mycoplasma, or hemophilus. Most viral URIs accompany flu or colds along with a stuffy, […]
Blepharitis- Causes and Cure Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margins. It’s like having dandruff of your lashes. It’s one the most common problem of the eyelid; it also happens to be one of the most difficult conditions to treat. Causes Blepharitis usually is caused by an infection of a common skin bacteria called […]
What Causes Yeast Infection (Candida Albicans) and How to Treat It? Candida albicans, also called yeast, along with a few other types of bacteria are normally present in relatively small numbers in the crotch (groins). Sometimes, the yeast multiplies rapidly and take over, causing a full-fledged yeast infection, also known as candidiasis or moniliasis. This […]
Complication of Back Pain- Numbness in Leg Q: I am a 33 year old female, weighing 150 lbs. I felt a sudden left leg numbness for less than 3 minutes. I moved my leg a and stretched it, which stopped the pain, but it came back after a minute. I did a stretch again, then […]
Does Alcohol Make Your Eyes Puffy? Drinking leads to multiple trips to the bathroom. This is because consumption of alcohol causes a decrease in a substance called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is normally responsible for retaining fluid by regulating urine production. As blood alcohol levels rise, less ADH is available, and more water is […]
