T.B. Meningitis – Association With Fever and Blood Counts Q: My mother died of tuberculous meningitis. She did not have any fever though she was suffering from vomiting. Is it possible to have tuberculous meningitis without fever? Her total differential count was more than 11000. -By Devraj. Reply: Though fever is one of the cardinal symptoms […]
Leukocytosis- Increased Number of White Blood Cells Blood is a liquid connective tissue made from different types of blood cells and a liquid, called plasma. The major function of blood is to carry oxygen and essential nutrients to all parts of the body. There are three types of blood cells: Red blood cells (erythrocytes), White […]
Tuberculous Meningitis – Diagnosis and Treatment The causative agent is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Tuberculous meningitis is usually secondary to Tuberculosis in some other part of the body. Most commonly, pulmonary tuberculosis, when left unchecked, becomes miliary and spreads to other parts of the body. The spread to the brain is usually via blood […]
Abnormal Vaginal Discharge Q. My wife have abnormal vaginal discharge since 3-4 months. Please help me. -By Ahmad Reply: Let me know the kind of vaginal discharge. Is it- Curdy white, Greenish in color, Bloody, Thin transparent looking? Is it foul smelling? Also, is it in trace amounts or more? Take care, Buddy M.D.
Hair Loss in Men- Treatment Modalities The hair loss of male-pattern baldness is permanent. As such no treatment is required if one is comfortable with the appearance. Medications There are two medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat male-pattern baldness, minoxidil and propecia (finasteride). Minoxidil is used topically on […]
Joint Pain in Hands Pain in various joints of the hand may be due to different reasons. One possibility is rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is an autoimmune disorder affecting various joints, especially hand joints. This disease is an inflammatory response of the body against its own self. The synovial lining of the joint gets affected, […]
Shaky Hands Shaking of the hands is medically called tremors, which are involuntary (not at our will) movements of hands. Tremor or shaking can be associated with fatigue, stress, anxiety, anger, or rage. However, constant tremor that is not associated with altered emotional states may be a sign of disease or abnormal condition that needs […]
Headaches- Symptoms, Types and Treatment There are a numerous reasons for headaches. Many questions need to be asked first before some diagnosis can be made. Evaluation Some of the questions for a detailed evaluation of headaches are: Frequency of headaches Time of day headache occurs Type of pain: dull, aching, throbbing, piercing, squeezing, or excruciating. […]
Thyroxine Replacement There are three well-tested, brand name levothyroxine preparations available in the market for the treatment of thyroid patients: Levothroid, Levoxyl, and Synthroid. Although there may be differences in the manufacturing, composition (dyes and fillers), and absorption rates among these preparations, each of these brand-name products is reliable and offers predictable results. Although changing […]
Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is reduced functioning of thyroid gland. The patient typically manifests certain symptoms on the basis of which diagnostic tests are performed. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Weakness Fatigue Cold intolerance Constipation Weight gain (unintentional) Depression Joint or Muscle pain Thin, Brittle fingernails Thin and Brittle hair Pale color Slow speech Dry flaky skin Thickening of […]
