I received cortisone shots in my scalp for the purpose of hair growth but the shot left me with hyper pigmentation. Each area that the shot was applied has a white spot in the area making it visible where I…
I have injury in right leg, need surgery or is there another option?
i have injury in right leg knee and the report of MRI as follow MRI report: The ACL could not be seen near its femoral attachment while the rest of its fibers are seen sagging on the tibial surface with…
I have painful swelling in both calfs and behind both knees, doctors are puzzled, need second opinion?
Good day i am a 27 yr old male with painful swelling in both calfs and behind both knee. I have had a bi lateral anterior faciotomy and ankle spurs removed from both legs but approximately 18 months post op…
I am pregnant however I have taken the morning after pill twice any adverse effects on the fetus?
I just found out that I am pregnant. I have calculated that I am currently four weeks pregnant, however in the last 3 weeks I have taken the morning after pill twice. I have also taken a 7-day course of…
My mother is 91 requires anti-coagulants, need second medical opinion?
My mother is 91 and lives in Aged Care. She is wheelchair bound and cannot walk by herself at all. Two days ago a locum advised that she has Cellulitis in her leg and started her on a course of…
I think my urologist did a poor job with my circumcision?
I am a 70 year old man and I was circumcised about two years ago. I think my urologist did a poor job. Since the surgery I have had constant itching around the head of my penis. The itching is…
I have varicoceles, a low sperm count reluctant to get in a relationship with this problem?
My question is i have trouble ejaculating during sex…been single 18mths but was a problem with ex girlfriend intermittently.I have had semen checked and basically was told I have a low sperm count and may have trouble getting someone pregnant.I…
I have darker face skin but my body is a lot lighter how can i get my original color back?
21yo concern: hyperpigmentation i have darker face skin but my body is a lot lighter. i have tried exfoliation, de tanning and protected from sun exposure and everything that has to be done to take care of face. So far,…
I have had throbbing pain under my 8th -10th left ribs that can fluctuates to unnoticeable to an 8?
I am a 25 year old female 1st year medical student, I have had throbbing pain under my 8th -10th left ribs that can fluctuates to unnoticeable to an 8. At the mid axillary line and seems to radiate towards…
I have a knee replacement, my left leg is swollen just above the knee to the foot?
I am a 66 yr. old woman. My left leg is swollen just above the knee to the foot. It is almost 3 times the size of the right leg. It is very red, hot to the touch. I have…
I had a perfect vision until I suddenly developed a double vision when I was on a Europe trip, doctors cannot diagnose what’s wrong with me?
I’m a 32 years old male from Sri Lanka. I had a perfect vision until I suddenly developed a double vision when i was on a Europe trip. This happened on the 17th of April 2017. I had a severe…
My son has been experiencing leg pain we are not getting any answers and he’s suffering?
My son will be 7 in a few weeks. The past 2 years he has been experiencing leg pain. It originally started out with transient synovitis. He has had 4 x-rays and 1 blood test and 1 ultra sound in…
I have had several Hiv tests, I’d like to ask you…I’m totally free from hiv or need re-test?
Dear Dr. I had an sexual intercourse with an escort nearly 7 months ago..It last only 2 minutes..I used condom But I’m not sure I have safe sex..İn these term I have several Anti-Hiv test. After 37,65,88,112,120,150,180,189 and 200. All…
I have hypothyroidism how should I approach pregnancy?
As a 21 year old female with hypothyroidism, how should I approach pregnancy? Ie. should I go to my doctor pre pregnancy to talk about adjusting my dosage, should I change my diet or anything like this?
We have this patient who’s veins on upper and lower extremities are no longer accessible due to multiple peripheral insertion?
Hi a registered nurse here from the Philippines. I just want a clarification regarding intravenous access on the abdominal wall vein. We have this patient who’s veins on upper and lower extremities are no longer accessible due to multiple peripheral…
