How to manage balanitis pain in a diabetic person?
Hi doctor,
I am a 63-year-old male. I am having balanitis. I am a diabetic taking the following medicines. Novostat CV 10, Optidoz, Glimisave max forte 1 two tablets daily, Fourts B and HCQs 200 for RA factor. I have no bad habits and stopped sex two years back due to health reasons. Upon medical advice online I took Norflox 400 tablets for the past five days and had to take that for two more days. I also took Azithromycin 1 gm single dose. A small amount of pus and blood was coming a few times with irritation and pain. Now after taking these medicines no more pus, blood traces, no swelling, and cuts noticed earlier in the bulb of the penis.
I have some pain and irritation while pushing back the foreskin while applying the ointment. Now I want to ascertain through a lab test as to whether the infection has totally gone. Kindly suggest me regarding further course of treatment and prescribe me a lab test.
15 May 2024 - 1 min read
Is facial hair a sign of Cushing's syndrome?
Hi doctor,
I am a 19 year old female. I have hair on my face, hands, and legs. I have regular periods. My weight is 50 kg, and I am 153 cm tall. Is this Cushing's syndrome?
15 May 2024 - 1 min read
What does sore muscle with positive ANA and ds-DNA indicate?
Hello doctor,
I have had some muscular soreness for about one and a half years. I have no other symptoms. Normal hematology, CBC bloodwork always comes out fine. The only thing in the last bloodwork is I had ANA positive with 1:160 homogenous and the DNA (ds) ABS came out as 11 which said it was positive as well. ESR, creatinine, C3, C4 all come out normal. Can you help shed some light on this? I have been googling and it says I could have an auto immune disease. If so, which ones are likely with this bloodwork? I am currently on Nexium, Xanax and Proair when needed.
14 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can immunological assay diagnose hantavirus?
Hello doctor,
I recently cleaned under an oven where a mouse had nested. I observed no dead or live mice. All urine and feces appeared very old, but I am uncertain of their exact age. I am also unsure of how long the house has been vacant. I began by sweeping the area. Upon realizing it was feces and not bugs, I applied bleach to the entire area and then mopped it until it was thoroughly cleaned. I promptly disposed of the cleaning tools and feces. Although I did not have a face covering, I wore gloves. Am I at risk for hantavirus, and if so, how can I ensure that the doctors treat me for it rather than dismissing my symptoms as flu?
Thank you.
11 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could be the reason for a foul smell in the mouth?
Hello doctor,
I have been experiencing a foul smell in my mouth for a few years. This may be due to an unclean stomach. Please, can you prescribe me some medication to clean my stomach? Also, whatever I eat does not nourish my body. Can I know the reason?
10 May 2024 - 1 min read
