What is the solution for severe gastric issues that persist despite treatment?
Hello doctor,
I am 22 years old suffering from severe gastric issues. I had severe food poisoning two years ago when I was in a hostel and was eating very poorly. I burp all day until I sleep and lost 22 pounds in three months. I am unable to eat as I have nausea, and everything I eat feels like it is coming back up. I also experience teeth grinding. For the past two years, I have been unable to eat at night. My condition has improved somewhat since I started eating curd. The doctors prescribed unnecessary medicines like lactose intolerance tablets, gastric tablets, and antibiotics for two months, after which I was unable to eat and continued to burp. I also experience stomach pain, acidity, and much more. Burping and regurgitation are horrible, and I grind my teeth if I eat after 6 pm.
Please help.
02 Jun 2024 - 1 min read
What could brown discharge and irregular bleeding, despite no sexual intercourse?
Hello doctor,
I am a 19-year-old female diagnosed with Polycystic ovary disease (PCOD) on my right ovary and adenomyosis. I currently do not take any medication for these conditions. I also have an irregular menstrual cycle.
Recently, I have been experiencing brown discharge followed by the presence of blood. It started with small amounts of brown discharge, but the amount increased significantly, even resulting in some urine leakage upon waking up.
It is important to note that I have not engaged in sexual intercourse. Our sexual activity is limited to fingering and dry humping, with the last instance occurring a few weeks ago.
I am unsure if this is the start of another menstrual period or if there might be another underlying cause for these symptoms. I would appreciate any insight you can provide.
Kindly help.
Thank you.
30 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could be the reason for discrepancies in HIV test results?
Hello doctor,
A few months ago, I got a small cut while shaving outside, and though initially worried due to a crowded shop, I later tested negative for HIV using ELISA and CLIA after two months. However, an internet search prompted me to take an RNA PCR test, which surprisingly showed a positive result. Concerned, I contacted the diagnostic center, and subsequent tests (rapid CLIA, Elisa, and RNA PCR) returned negative. The center explained that initial false positives can occur and assured me there was no error during blood collection. Despite this reassurance, I still felt anxious, so I retested with Elisa after two weeks, and the results were negative. Please help.
Thank you.
16 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could cause bleeding after taking an I-pill?
Hello doctor,
I had intercourse after 15 days of my period and the condom tore and he finished inside me. I took an I-pill (plan B) after an hour. A few hours later I started bleeding with white discharge and it was hurting a lot (probably because it was my first time). I panicked and the next day I took an unwanted 72, again I started bleeding on that day too. After five days I noticed a weird kind of discharge (unusual), it was transparent and thick, and it persisted for a few days. After a few days, one night it was cramping badly. I thought it was my period as it seemed like I was bleeding but as it began I started to notice it was thin and brown. As time passed the cramps became much less, the flow decreased a lot and two days later it stopped. As far as I observed I think it was implantation bleeding. From the next day, there was very little bleeding like a few drops per day. Now, I feel like vomiting and frustrated or agitated. I am panicking thinking I might be pregnant. I am only 20 and my parents are strict. I do not know what to do. Right now I am thinking about abortion pills as it is not too late. Kindly suggest.
16 May 2024 - 1 min read
Does masturbating five times a day cause penile problems?
Hello doctor,
I have been having problems with my penis and spasm in the lower part of my stomach during masturbation. I used to masturbate 5 times a day. What could be the reason for the discomfort?
Kindly help.
14 May 2024 - 1 min read
