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My husband was diagnosed with a colon cancer. He has undergone radiation chemo and surgery. Now one month passed after chemo. The test result shows some results that are below the average. Please advise what this means?

I had an acne issue and so I went to a dermatologist. She prescribed oral antibiotic for a month and combination of some topical medicines but now my skin turned very dry and is peeling. why is that happening and what to do?

I have been suffering from a swollen, bleeding and receding gums. I tried Sensodyne mouthwash, but I want more advice. I dread going to the dentist. I really do not want to lose my tooth. The top bone area is currently exposed. I really need help, please.

I am a 30 year old male. I have a disfigured nose tip with the hyperpigmented scar as a result of a Hyderquin reaction. I have undergone several treatments including dermabrasion, subcision and chemical peel. Currently, I am taking Vitamin C tablets and collagen powder supplement. The scar is there since 5 years. How to get it removed?

I am going through a really bad and annoying state of brain fog after my C section that happened more than 5 months ago. It is accompanied by severe memory loss and pressure on my head too. I desperately need to get rid of it. Kindly, guide me?

My wife has a history of hyperthyroidism and the doctor advised us Neomercazole for it. Soon TSH and FT4 level came on normal level with in a year and doctor reduced the dosage according to her disease progress. Last year he suggested us to continue for a few months and then leave it afterwards. Now we are on a vacation in Karachi and we thought to recheck it again. TSH and FT4 levels are not normal. And her doctor is not available at the moment. Can any endocrinologist help me out?

I delivered my son but soon after my delivery I had to suffer from postpartum bleeding of 200 ml. I am fine now and I am 3 months pregnant again. I want to know do I have the chances of postpartum bleeding again? Should I go for C section? What should I do to prevent severe postpartum bleeding again? Do I require special facilities during my delivery or I can deliver in any hospital?

My mom has severe shooting pain in her right shoulder. A month ago, she pulled a heavy box and since that day her arm aches but for some reason we couldn't seek medical help that time and the pain has increased so much that she can't move her shoulder at all. Also, she can't even pick things from her hand. Her shoulder pain is also affecting her ears, chest, neck and lower arm and also the grip of hands. Kindly suggest which specialist should we see?

My younger brother is suffering from severe dry cough from past few days. Doctor prescribed medicine which we are giving him regularly even then no considerable improvement. Kindly suggest any Doctor or medicine for so.

My son’s gums are slightly swelled and he can’t eat anything. I used to brush his teeth twice a day but last night I didn’t. Also, he ate candy and fell asleep. Is there any remedy I can do to cure this toothache?

My baby has swelling in his right ear. He also has tonsils from the last 2 months. What should I do now?

I recently got to know that I am having a kidney stone that is stuck in some tube. Its size is 7mm and the doctors said that my kidney is blocked now. I want to know what should I do? When should I get myself treated and if I delay is it harmful?

I saw allergy on my baby girl’s upper lip. I thought that it might be due to taking excessive amount of milk with fizzy drinks. But, it is just getting worse. Kindly, guide me on what could be the reason?

I posted last week about my husband’s 2nd heart attack followed by VF during his angiogram. His heart had to be shocked to restart. 9 days after the heart attack, my husband suddenly experienced pounding heart and elevated blood pressure. He was feeling faint along with chest tightness. At one point he started seeing black spots so he immediately took nitro pills. . My question is - was this most likely a heart attack that the nitro stopped or was this ventricular tachycardia?

It has been 2 and a half years since I got married and got pregnant after few months by getting treatment but miscarriage happened in the 3rd month. Ever since then, I couldn’t conceive. I took a lot of treatments but the doctors tell me that everything is normal. My HSG was clear and now my periods are 7 days late. I did pregnancy strip test and it was negative. I want to know what could be the reason?

I have allergy on my both feet and the doctor advised me Fucidin-H for that and Dermosporin 20 ml for nails but after applying it several times on my nails, my fingers caught in this allergy. What should I do? Can I apply Fucidin on fingers too?

I am suffering from Osteomalacia. My orthopedic has prescribed me to take Chewcal every day for 6 months along with the use of Sunny D tab once in a month. I have heard that Chewcal causes gallstones. Previously a doctor had prescribed me to use Ca C 1000 plus. I just want to know which tablet is better for me Chewcal or CaC? Which tablet has least chances of producing gallstones?

I had a C section and now I am expecting my 2nd baby at the end of this month. My stitches layer is thin and 1.9 mm. My gynecologist suggested me not to take risk for normal delivery. What should I do then?

My husband is suffering from Warts from 2 years now. At times these are painful and mostly they are painless. Can I know the reason behind it? We have tried changing his casual wear footwear. Should I get his blood tests done?

I am 8 months pregnant and I suffer from indigestion. Whatsoever I eat does not digest properly. Due to this I feel nausea and abdominal cramps. I got myself checked from the doctor. He gave me a 5 days prescription and it hasn't worked on me yet. My question is, is it harmful for the baby? What could be causing this condition? What precautions should I take?