Q - What does it mean to see flashes of light in the right corner of my eyes?

A - Hi, It can be a degenerative process of the retina-like hole, tear, or peripheral detachment. Consult a retina surgeon for examination and follow the photocoagulation treatment to seal the peripheral detachment. A laser beam can be used on the advice of a retina surgeon. Symptoms are due to...

Q - What causes pain in the upper right abdomen especially after eating...

A - Hello, I carefully read your question and understand your concern. As ultrasound report is normal a possibility is that you have stomach ulcer. Due to the food irritating the stomach mucosa directly as it touches it, we get pain which is related to eating. Stomach ulcer usually causes pain soon...

Q - Can Methocarbamol cause confusion and urinary tract infection?

A - Hello! I have read your question and understand your concerns. Confusion is a possible adverse effect of Methocarbamol use, urinary tract infection is not a common adverse effect instead. Confusion also may be one of the features of the infection, or both, (Methocarbamol and infection) have...

Q - Is having hair around the nipple normal?

A - Hello, Thank you for your query. I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today. Yes, it is normal to have hair around the nipple. However, it should be very minimal and not dense. Too much hair around the nipple or facial hair could be a sign of hirsutism, a hormone imbalance...

Q - What causes rashes on upper torso and under the arms?

A - Hello, Atopic dermatitis is the likely cause. Topical calamine lotion with olive oil should be applied upon the onset of the rash. If there is itching associated with it, then antihistamines such as Cetirizine or Hydroxyzine should be prescribed with it. Wear loose cotton clothes if possible....

Q - What could cause pus in the area around the navel?

A - Hello! This is probably omphalitis. A general surgeon should have a look to see whether surgical intervention is required or not. Usually drainage of the pus results in complete resolution. An ultrasound scan of the area may help to determine its spread and may also help to suggest potential...

Q - How can I wean off Effexor safely?

A - Hi, I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern towards the weaning of Effexor and its side effects. As you said, Effexor has to tapered gradually and then stopped in around 4-6 weeks to prevent its unpleasant withdrawal effects . Actually, LDN ( low dose Naltrexone ) is...

Q - Does onset of memory loss require medical attention?

A - Hello! I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Acute onset of memory loss needs to be evaluated by a doctor preferably a neurologist. Is there any loss of consciousness, weakness of limbs, speech changes? Any previous such episodes? It's better to consult immediately if...

Q - How to treat frequent bowel movements when diagnosed with enteritis?

A - Hello, How many days have you taken the medications I suggested last time as our last consultation was in January. Have you stopped medications after 3 days or have you completed 2 weeks course. How relieved are you on a scale of 1 to 10. Is stool consistency normal now i.e, watery or mucus...