Keloids are benign lesions that arise in scars because of an overgrowth of the scar tissue. These lesions can be quite large and can often cause pain if nerves are involved. Physicians can apply silicone gel on developing lesions to minimize pain and prevent growth of a keloid. Alternatively, injection of corticosteroids into the developing… Continue reading My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
Month: August 2010
I had a positive PPD test and my chest xray was clean so last year I was treated for 9 months with INH. Do I need repeat chest xrays every year to follow?
Not unless you have symptoms. A chest xray is only indicated prior to initiation of INH to rule out active disease. Asymptomatic patients who have been treated with a full 9 month course of INH are not indicated for a repeat chest xray even if the PPD is positive.
I hear that colic can be decreased when switching from bottle feeding to breast feeding, is this true?
Infantile colic is a condition in which a healthy baby frequently cries or screams inconsolably for extended periods of time. Onset is usually sudden and between 1-4 weeks and resolution usually occurs by 4 months. There have been reports that the incidence of colic is equal between bottle and breast fed babies. However, it has… Continue reading I hear that colic can be decreased when switching from bottle feeding to breast feeding, is this true?
I’ve had raynoud’s disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?
Raynoud’s disease is characterized by constriction and spasms of peripheral blood vessels especially in the hands and feet causing blue, white, and red discoloration of the fingers and toes. The constrictions and spasms are often caused by exposure to cold. If conservative treatments with gloves and avoiding cold contact does not work, then pharmacological treatment… Continue reading I’ve had raynoud’s disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?
I take ibuprofen and steroids for arthritis. Everytime I try to stop my steroids, my joints all swell up and it hurts especially in the morning. My doctor now has me taking steroids indefinitely what should I be concerned about?
Ibuprofen has been shown to increase the likelihood of stomach ulcers because it thins the protective mucous lining of your stomach. You and your doctor should be aware of how much ibuprofen you are taking to minimize any chance of stomach ulcers. In addition, steroids, such as prednisone, decrease the normal absorption of calcium and… Continue reading I take ibuprofen and steroids for arthritis. Everytime I try to stop my steroids, my joints all swell up and it hurts especially in the morning. My doctor now has me taking steroids indefinitely what should I be concerned about?