Thanks Xiadnat! Love the way you answer these health concern and questions. Since you are up and doing...I will just be reading along!

Keep it up, Chief-ess!

www.withdrmalik.org

johnsonsegxy:

So sir, can you recommend a good dermatologist to me around lagos?

Thanks Doc.

Johnsonsegxy, sorry....I sincerely wish I could. But, I am not familiar with my colleagues in Lagos. I live far off in Northern Nigeria.

Bekeee:
Thanks Dr Malik. Glad to have you back. I already told the doc the buzzing still persists even after av completed the drugs and he assured it will stop in a matter of time that is gradually. But truth is, even after all the drugs, I feel little or no relief, I just wanna believe it will stop soonest. As for seeing another doc, I visited general hospital, saw d doc, he prescribed another set of drugs even tho I made him understand I had already started treatment. The problem I have is their mode of operation. Imagine, next appointment given is scheduled for April. Will I continue to bear this discomfort? plus I spent so much at the private hospital and it would cost even more if I have to visit another going by your advice.
How do I reach you please? Thanks.

Sorry Bekeee for your experience . Call me: 08123411508

drisatasarr:
What is your qualifications? Did you graduate from Medical school? Did you complete a residency training, a fellowship or any post graduate training? Before you start giving medical advice, be sure you are qualified to do so. Some people are gaulible.

Drisatsarr, I can't speak for others. I can only speak for myself. I am a licensed practising Nigerian medical doctor. And, every licensed medical doctor is qualified to give medical advice and, even, set up medical institutions! Check here for details: http://withdrmalik.org/meet-dr-malik-2

And, If you contact me personally you could give even more details.

DISCLAIMER: I, Dr. 'Malik, speak for myself only.

meemeee:
..heloo doctors in the house. how long will it take to get ulcer cured

Haaaa... as long as it takes for your to get proper cure!

2SWT:
okay.





I've noticed something recently
my hands and feet are always cold, even when am feeling heat....pls am l normal ??

It could be abnormal, but I doubt if yours is. If, however, you feel very uncomfortable, see a doctor physically.

Bekeee:
Hi doc in the hse, been experiencing ringing in the ears. 'started since March last year but never took it so seriously until December same year when I noticed it persisted and seemed to be getting out of hands. Visited a private ENT specialist close to me where several drugs were administered including x-ray and nose drops. The doc said it's chronic rhynosinusitis and eustachian tube dysfunction, was also given a water solution to giggle down my throat. Despite all these, the buzzing still persists but whenever I lie down facing upwards with my neck raised high and bent on a pillow or I grab my neck with my hands all around with force putting pressure on it (i.e the neck side by my right ear as it's only the right ear that's affected) I get some relief but once released, buzzing continues. Will be glad and grateful if u can advice and or assist. I feel so uncomfortable and sad at this feeling, moreso, as it's gradually affecting my mood. Thanks..started medications on sat 3/01/2015.
Your prompt response would be appreciated.

Bekee, it seems you are already in the right hands. Go back to the ENT specialist, tell him how the symptoms are persisting or getting worse. He should know how to adjust the treatment.

If you aren't satisfied with his care and services, see another ENT doctor.

If you need to talk, contact me. Sorry Bekee.

ThaSlimKidd:
DrMalik
Goodday.. I want to.know it your expertise extends to weight gain. I have been trying to add weight for a while with numerous failings. Dunno If you could give your professional advice and insight to weight gain tips.
your due response is highly anticipated.
Thanks in advance

I really don't know why you want to add weight o! But, all I can say hear is eat. Eat--frequently (every 2 hours). Large meals. And in-between meals. And never allow yourself to get hungry. Depending on genetics and your body type (and metabolism), you should add some pounds if you continue consistently.

yIkEsDuDe:
Pls Dr(s) in the house my 4year old daughter is scared of urinating, when she does she screams in pain while the urine pours freely. She plays normal, no fever only the pain when forced to urinate. The mum examined her private and found some redness. Pls advise, thanks.

Hello..if there's pain on urinating, poor urine flow, redness...it could be one of few things including infection and trauma (or abuse).

Stop guessing. See a doctor, now.

2SWT:
Is DrMalik still here?

Yes...I am back. I got too busy with work, blogging, podcasting, and business.

But, I am here, now.

nasonaso:
Dr Malik inside my mouth I feel so much pains pls wať do I rake I have an injury and it is spreadin

Nasonaso, you have an injury that is spreading and you are still here?!!

GO TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY!

johnsonsegxy:
PLEASE house, I need a good doctor/damatologist to prescribe good ezcema cream or drug for me.... This eczema on my neck is getting our of hands and I'm really ashame sometimes.

Please anybody should help.... I just need active cream or drug that can work in 10 days.

Thanks and God bless

Like seriously? 10 days? I doubt if you will have a reliable treatment in such a short time.

Your best shot is to see a dermatologist physically. Who knows it might not even be eczema! You need examination before a drug can be prescribed. That is the best for you, Johnson.

iyaayi:
Dear Doctor, I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis in September 2014, placed on celebrex 200mg per day with 50mg tramadol and 2mg sirdalud. Then I was referred to the physiotherapist which attendance has been helpful to reduce the pain. My question is that for how long do I have to take the medication? I find it necessary every other day or every 2 days now, unlike daily before I started physio. Cos of the ongoing strike, I bought a TENS unit for use at home. Thank you for anticipated consideration sir

Iyaayi, sorry for what you are going through. I understand how tough your condition can be. Sorry.

Different people have different experience depending on the severity. It will be difficult to say the outcome and How the disease will progress; probably the doctor taking care of you personally can help.

For you, be positive, prayerful, take your drugs, and attend your clinic appointment regularly. Sorry dear.

shopaker:
Helo Doctors in the house,are there any test for menstral pain? It been on like this for years after marriage, but today own looks as if I want to die because I can't walk am crawling.

No kids yet,but I need this pain to stop.
Thanks

Sorry dear.

Read this: http://withdrmalik.org/2012/01/seven-simple-ways-to-handle-menstrual-pain.html

And contact me before your next menses.

Input:
Good day doctors...

I recently noticed a strange colour in my sperm, a egg-yoke like colour... though I've been experiencing a little itch inside my penis.

please what could be the possible problem if any and solution.
And if I'm at a risk of anything... thanks

Hello input, such yellowish discharge and stained semen with the itch indicates an infection. See a doctor physically (for tests and treatment ) as soon as possible. It has serious complications I don't want to scare you with!

Yespro:
Hello Nairalander Doctors,
Pls a friend was stung by scorpion at his foot. Please is there any drug or herbal drugs that can be used?
Please your response is needed.
Many Thanks

I know this is most likely coming too late. There are anaesthetic drugs and pain relievers that you could be given at the nearest Pharmacy if you rush there. I don't know of any effective herbal drugs!

psychologist:

pls docter any idea where i can find a dematolologis here in lagos apart from luth and its consultants..

I am am not in Lagos. And I, really, don't know. But, you can always walk into the hospital and ask...you will get your answer sooner than you thought.

olawrites4:
hello doctor in the house, can you please recommend a very good lab where i can do staph test in lagos. i'll also like to know about drugs and medications i can take to get rid of it forever. thanks.

Sorry for the delay. Hope you have gotten what you wanted.

However, all these talk about "staph" is scam! Run away from anyone that tells you that's your problem!

Pinopinoguy:
Pls help me interpret this test result.
FBC
Hb..... 11.8(12-16)g/dl PCV.....32.8(36-47)% WBC(T)..6.2(4.5-11)x10/uL
Differential
N 27(40-72)%
L 65(20-45)%
M 05(2- eight(%
E 03(1-6)%
B 0(0-0.5)%
Film Report hypochromic Anisocytosis ++ poikilocytosis +
thanks in anticipation.

Pinopinoguy, see, we don't work with lab results in isolation. What you are experiencing, the symptoms and signs, are more important than the lab results. So, making conclusion on these results might be misleading. What are your symptoms? If you are not bold to post them publicly, contact me privately.

ochmanludaking:
Hello! Doctors in the house,please help ur brother ..I've been suffering from ringing in the both ear.it started about a year and 4 months now.am having hearing lost and it has created vacuum in my two ears ..some times i feel pain in it...please what do i do

Haaaa! See an ear doctor as soon as possible. You shouldn't allow some health issues to linger for long, because some health damages are irreversible. If you see an ENT doctor, you will be examined properly and some instruments used on you.

This is the what you have to do.

Mega2010:
Please Dr Malik,am really going through an emotional toture,I've been hiv positive since 3rd year but I haven't been issued the antiretroviral drugs because my cd4 count haven't gone below 500cells,I always find a way to maintain it above 500 due to the advice given,but am now a graduate,most jobs require medical examination before employment,will I be rejected because of my status?what really is my fate.am scared as no one in my family knows am positive,I only have a close friend who knows about that...thanks a lot for your advice on other issues so far

Mega2010, this is too sensitive to discuss here. Add me on bbm: 7F559CE8; we will chat there and talk over the phone.

Hope this is okay by you.

Bukizo:
Hello DrMalik

Have you ever heard of plantar fasciitis? If so, can it be cured? I think my arch may have fallen due to prolonged standing.

The lateral side of my left foot is swollen and painful. It's been going on for years and it's starting to impact on my lifestyle.
I have used arch support but never seemed to help, any suggestions?

Hmmmm...of course, I have. We had a surgical repair for a patient some years back in JUTH. It can be fixed. For many patients, it resolves on its own, others will need surgeries.

Just have the surgeons review you...and you will be fine. Hopefully.

adanny01:


Thank you so much.

Forgive me for sounding like i have concluded on a diagnosis with respect to the Irritable bowel syndrome. I was reading on the internet one time when i stumbled on it, i checked the symptoms and i looked just like mine except for one. I mentioned it in an attempt to describe my symptoms.

I have been tested positive for hookworm long ago so i always take a dewarmer minimum of 3months interval.

Okay, Adanny. It is unadvisable to label yourself just from an online list of similar symptoms. See a doctor physically please. You will be grateful you did.

You harsh for this hookworm o! Calm down with your health. It's good to be concerned; it's bad to be overly concerned.

Cheers.

adanny01:
Please DrMalik come to my aid.

1. I experience some few minutes of prickly kind of itching after taking bath with cold or luke warm water. It is worst if i use any kind of scrub/sponge. My bath water has to be comfortably hot else i get itchy. The itching bout starts from 1-2min after bath and last up to five minutes. Rubbing cream and wearing cloths, jumping into bed and covering myself with duvet cover seem to help reduce the itching. AC or fan helps too. I guess it stops when my skin starts drying.

I do experience the prickly itching on cold wet days with out even taking a bath and gets worst with a bath or if i use rain water. A skin sample was taken from my back and tested for filariasis but came back negative.

I also get itchy on my torso sometimes when i sweat. This problem has been affecting my 2yr son who pulls off his shirt crying after he takes warm beverage(bornvita) or even normal food or when he sweats from normal play. We will always help him scratch his back for a minute or 2 while he cools down.

2. I have read about irritable bowel syndrome. I think i have it. No week passes without me having an episode of frequent toilet visits sometimes 3 times within a hr. Most times in the morning. It sure will happen when i eat pepperish food the previous day. I am always with flagyl.

How can i treat these problems please.

Adanny, it is not filariasis. It has a strange name, Aquagenic pruritus (if I remember correctly ). Unfortunately, we don't really understand the cause or treatment very well.

Use warm water. Use softer sponge. Dry body immediately and well. Use fan or AC. Use medications like Loratidine, add Prednisolone, and anti-itching cream (It works for some). Distract yourself. Be positive.

2) You can't just make a diagnosis like that! See a doctor physically. He will ask questions, examine you, and run some tests.

vicot:
please I need any medication for pimples.
it's spoiling my face

Vicot, I will be straight with you. I could just go ahead and list dos and donts, but I guess that won't help. You need to know why you even have the pimples in the first place. You need to develop some habits and change others. You need some medications. I can't start listing all these here.

This is how I will help you. Ping me (BBM: 7F559CE8); I will send you a short and simple article I wrote. And, then you can send me pictures of the pimples, and we can talk on phone thereafter. Please all these are FREE!

Alternatively, see a dermatologist physically for professional review and treatment.

Hope this helps.

rollykotex:
Thank you DrMalik.your response is greatly appreciated

You are welcome.

Anytime, Rollykotex.

berrycious:
Hello Dr. Pls I'm a young lady of 25 yrs. I have a steady guy, we have dated for 4 yrs n are faithful to each other. We have nt had any kind of std watsoever. We make love widout condoms since we met. Despite dis I'm nt able to concieve. I feel sumtin is wrong sumwhere. He has a child frm a previous relatnship. I think I have a problem bt i dnt knw. We make love during my ovulatn. I hear pple say they experience sum body changes during their ovulatn bt I dnt notice any. Pls wat do I do?

Berrycious, if you have regular (that's 3 times a week) and unprotected sex for that long, and still was never pregnant, then there's something wrong somewhere. Especially, for the fact that you have no signs of ovulation.

It's simple: see a gynecologist, physically.

savictory2:
Please, what can I do to satisfied my wife in bed? As I'm experiencing quick ejaculation.

You need sex-therapy. Most likely, nothing is wrong with you. It's simply a matter of technique and psychology.

If you contact me, I will help you. And it's free of charge.

rollykotex:
Hello Drs. In the house,please I need help.I get unnecessarily tensed up and anxious,with my heart racing fast as if it wiill jump out through my mouth.some times I have headache.pls what is wrong with me.Thanks in advance for ur responses

Rollykotex, many other questions needed to be asked in order to pinpoint the cause. Most likely, it's one of the "anxiety disorders". It is easy to prescribe drugs to calm you down, but it is unwise. Visit a psychiatrist. Yes, I know you are not mad. But, they are specialists in such cases. You will be glad you did. And early enough.

Sorry for what you're going through.

Mymymine:
Gud p.m doc ! Pls my wife is trying to concieve 4 sum couple of months ago but we've nt bin able to get it and again her period isn't regular,at times heavy and vry disturbin..any advice or help 4 us ?

Hello Mymymine. Sorry for what you are experiencing. It is straightforward: there's something causing the inability to conceive---and the irregular (and abnormal) menses is a pointer to the cause. The best thing for you is to see a gynecologist physically, who will explain in details what is happening after examination and tests; and hopefully, proffer a satisfying solution.

I wish you good luck.

skimpychick:
Hello doc thanks for the good works. I went to take tetanus texoid injection for tje 3rd time yesterday and started feeling itchy on that spot.before evening tje place has started swelling up n today I applied hot water n I think the itching has stopped abit. Pls what 'll I do abt tje swelling iso that it'll not increase or cause harm, thanks

Hello skimpychick, these reactions are not abnormal. They happen to some people, sometimes. Please, dont be disturbed---it will resolve on its on with time. And, most importantly, know this: it wont cause you any harm.

Hope it is clear.