Daily Health Tips

Q - Does Clonidine cause constant dizziness?

A - Hello, I can understand your concern. Yes, Dizziness is one of the side effect of Tab. Clonidine. I'd suggest you to consult with physician for dosage modification or alternative medications. K...

Q - Would Hawthorne allow me to reduce my dependence on prescription drugs?

A - Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns. The Hawthorne effect is likely to produce its effect on a person's behaviors or a person's perception when being observed...

Q - What can I apply to get my foreskin fully repaired from paper cut like bruises after intercourse to regain my complete strength?

A - Hello Thanks for query . Based on the facts that you have posted the cuts that you are getting on foreskin after sex are most likely to be due to either dry sex or partial Phimosis and needs to be ...

Q - Why have I had an ear ache and trouble swallowing for over five months?

A - Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern 5 months of earache and dysphagia with little or no improvement with antihistamines and Flonaise warrants further assessment. You need to consult an...

Q - Are traces of blood upon wiping after a colorectal surgery for stage 2 cancer a serious concern?

A - Hello, Thanks for the query. Recurrence can happen in colorectal malignancies. However most often be due to other causes. Considering your age the tiny blood spots may be due to haemorrhoids. Other p...

Q - How should intermittent numbness in the left breast, collar bone and shoulder area be treated?

A - Hello, Thanks for the query. Numbness and tingling sensation is quite common in old age. Most often it is idiopathic means doesn’t have any cause and of no significance. In your case probable culp...

Q - When would one take Zoloft for anxiety and nervousness despite its various side effects and adverse effects warnings?

A - Hello, and thanks for your question. The only common side effect of this medication is GI upset for the first few days of taking it, which then goes away. Otherwise, it is a very safe medication and...

Q - Should I worry about abnormally low monocytes count?

A - Hi, No need to worry for low monocyte count. This is normal thing. May I know your detailed CBC report like Total WBC count, platelet count, hemoglobin etc? If rest all things are normal th...

Q - Is yellowish discoloration in the sclera of the eye along with some itchiness a serious concern?

A - Hi, Thanks for the query and I am a practicing ophthalmologist for 8 yrs. I checked both the pictures. There is mild redness towards the inner canthus of the eye. I do not see a worrisome reason here...