What is the treatment of PCOS?
Hello doctor,
I am a lean woman with PCOS. My BMI is very low. So recently, I started to notice some facial hair on my chin, which may be related to my PCOS. So, how can I eat better to improve my BMI to normal level without triggering PCOS? I wanted to eat oatmeal, but they said it increases insulin and I should not eat bread too. So I am confused about what to eat. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me with this problem.
Kindly help.
06 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can unsterilized scaling instruments transmit HIV and hepatitis?
Hello doctor,
I visited a hospital where a student, unaware that the instruments were not sterilized, performed hand scaling on four patients, including myself. My instruments were disinfected but not sterilized before the procedure, and genuine bleeding occurred during scaling from the gingiva. Given the exposure of blood to scalers and open wounds, I am concerned about the potential risks of HIV or hepatitis. I received a complete hepatitis vaccination during childhood, but I am unsure about the necessity of an HIV test. After scaling, I am experiencing inflammation in the gingiva, causing occasional pain. Is this normal? Should I consider testing for hepatitis B, or should I go for tests covering hepatitis A, B, and C? What specific tests should be taken, and when is the appropriate time to get tested for accurate results after potential infection? Please help.
Thank you.
04 May 2024 - 1 min read
How long does an oroantral fistula surgery take to heal?
Hello doctor,
I have undergone oroantral fistula surgery a few weeks ago. The healing was good, but I still feel some pain. Also, the tooth next to it is very tender to bite. How long is it normal to feel pain after this surgery?
Please help.
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How To Get Rid of Negative Thoughts After a Burnout Period?
Hello doctor,
I experienced burnout two to three months back and now I am trying to recover from that. I started to eat and sleep again but in the last two months, I did not sleep well, and it affected me because I was unable to eat much. I noticed that I had bad and intrusive thoughts during this period. Could this be because of burnout and stress? How do I get back to normal after this period? After an emotional situation about which I stressed myself too much, my heart was beating fast for a month and then it started to beat normally again. I took an EKG, and a few blood tests all of which were fine, except that good cholesterol is a little low at 38 mg/dL.
How do I get back to normal after this period? Because now I have been sleeping and eating well for a few days and I noticed that I do not have too many bad thoughts and I feel a lot better. Though these thoughts are starting to dissipate little by little, I want to recover completely and would like to get rid of these negative thoughts. I am currently taking magnesium and zinc supplements. What can I do? Please help.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
