speech and swallowing therapy

Health Q&A
Rabies exposure through bats

How to know that whether bat had bitten you while you were asleep cause I have read that bats give microscopic bite and we can't able to feel it it also leave such a small mark that it disappear on it's own. So suppose a bat bite you and then it went outside your home then how will you get to know that you are exposed to rabies.

Bad health

Whenever i eat food...my stomach gets bloated and it become hard...is it because of fatty liver...please tell me the treatment...next steps.i am obese also

Low-Normal Testosterone – Need Medicines

Hello Doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. My height is 5'9" (175 cm), my weight is 100 kg, and my BMI is 32.6 kg/m². My recent fasting morning total testosterone level is 321 ng/dL (reference range: 249–836 ng/dL). Although it is within the normal range, it seems low for my age. My HbA1c is 5.7%. Do I need any further evaluation? Do I need any treatment, medicine, or supplements? I have attached my testosterone report. Please advise.

Pain in chest near sternum

I am having pain in my chest at the position of sternum  when i do movement or breath deeply since yesterday night what can be its reasons is there any emergency which i need to worry about ? Will it cure by itself?? I also had that pain on yesterday morning but it cured itself after sometimes. I use a pain relief gel today morning and i am now feeling less pain then before

Sleepiness after medicine

Pregabalin was prescribed for nerve pain. After taking that table I feel more sleepy, if i take pregabalin at night, I sleep till late in the morning, feel dizziness next day. Is this side effect of medicine?

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Take Care of Your Feet.

No Pain Doesn't Mean No Problem.  For many people with diabetes, nerve damage can reduce or even eliminate the ability to feel pain in the feet.  As a result, cuts, blisters, burns, or pressure injuries may go unnoticed until they become serious. That's why waiting for pain is never a ...

Don't Let the Monsoon Harm Your Feet.

Don't Let the Monsoon Harm Your Feet. The rainy season brings increased moisture, making your feet more vulnerable to infections, especially if you have diabetes. Protect your feet by avoiding these common mistakes:1. Walking barefoot2. Ignoring wet feet3. Skipping daily ...

Indications for Haemorrhoidectomy: Every Patient Doesn't Require Surgery

IntroductionHaemorrhoids (piles) are extremely common, but not every patient requires surgery. Most cases respond well to lifestyle modification, medications, and office-based procedures. However, haemorrhoidectomy is indicated in selected patients with severe or persistent ...

Constipation

Constipation, a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder, manifests as infrequent defecation (fewer than three bowel movements per week), hard stools, excessive straining, sensation of incomplete evacuation, or obstruction.� In proctological practice, it often precipitates anorectal conditions ...

Recovering Right: Your Post-Surgery Guide

Advances in surgical care have significantly reduced the physical and emotional trauma of operations. But recovery doesn’t end in the operating room — post-operative care is crucial for a full and healthy comeback. Here’s how to take care of yourself or a loved one after ...

Doctors
Dr. Denis  King - Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. Denis King Pediatric Surgeon (Medical School, Residency, Medical Education, Fellowship in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Class of 1969) 56 years experience The Richard M Ross Heart Hospital
Columbus 43210, COLUMBUS
Dr. Wiley W Souba - General Surgeon
Dr. Wiley W Souba General Surgeon (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship 2, Residency - ID) 48 years experience Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. JAMES G SIVARD - General Surgeon
Dr. JAMES G SIVARD General Surgeon (Medical School, Internship, Residency) 47 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. Robert Russell Brightwell - Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Robert Russell Brightwell Vascular Surgeon (Residency, Medical School, Osteopathic Medical Degree, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 47 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS
Dr. James D Mcmahan - Plastic Surgeon
Dr. James D Mcmahan Plastic Surgeon (Medical School, Fellowship, Residency, Internship, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Plastic Surgery - Integrated, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Internship, Transitional Year, Residency - Plastic Surgery, Class of 1983, Surgery Residency) 43 years experience Advanced Aesthetic And Laser Surgery
Columbus 43214, COLUMBUS