Q - What causes night sweats and fatigue while weaning off of Paxil?

A - Hello, Sweating and dehydration are definitely the withdrawal symptoms of Paxil. So, to avoid these withdrawal symptoms or discontinuation syndrome, it must be weaned off gradually in two weeks. It can be weaned off to half the dose for 1 week, and then to half of that for another week, and can...

Q - How to treat itchy rashes on the arms, legs and back?

A - Hello, Perhaps it could be an eczematous rash. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Q - What causes pain at the penile tip after a treated back injury?

A - Hello, The pain at the tip of penis that you have is likely to be due to narrowing of urethra at the level of fossa navicularis. However, this can be confirmed only by doing endoscopic examination of urethral passage(cystiscopy). He may do dilatation of urethra at the same time. Thanks and...

Q - What does a few gram positive cocci in chains and occasional gram...

A - Hi, The culture report is absolutely normal. It says the organisms are normal commensals. There is nothing to be worried as far as the report is concerned. Please tell me what medicines have you been taking so far? It would be better if you can send me the picture of your throat so that I can...

Q - What are the after effects of hiatal hernia surgery?

A - Hello, Noted the history and understood the concerns. Please give additional information for me to assist you better: Please post all the reports. What are your symptoms? Duration? Severity? Please give all the details. Medications tried. Awaiting. Do write in and will suggest the remedies...

Q - Can HIV be transmitted just by clitoris stimulation with glans penis but...

A - Hello, Based on your history, having protected intercourse and just clitoris stimulation with glans penis, I think you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV. The risk of transmission exist when the precum and sperm enter in to her vagina that cannot happen during stimulation. I hope...

Q - What causes momentary loss of consciousness in a diabetic with COPD?

A - Hello, There may be several causes of loss of consciousness. The most common groups are heart issues and seizures. Heart issues such as abnormal rhythm may lead to episodes of insufficient blood pumping and as a result insufficient blood supply to the brain. Other heart related issues...

Q - Is passing yellow stool 5 days after discontinuation of Amoxicillin normal?

A - Hi, Amoxicillin can cause a change in the color of the stool, they may have a paler appearance. This distortion mainly occurs when the medication is being used but can continue up to 7 days after completion. If the yellow stools continue beyond this time or there are any other symptoms then you...

Q - What can cause stomach spasms, elevated blood pressure and high pulse rate?

A - Hello! I passed carefully through your question and would like to know if his heart rate is regular or not. A cardiac arrhythmia could be the cause of this clinical situation. His blood pressure values are within the normal ranges. The femoral artery does not lie in this region. So, this...