ecently the opening of where urine is eliminate is swollen and while standing protrudes outward. excessive urination and pain in the left ovary area. no major pain in opening area but irritation occured as the day unflods. what could be causeing this and what should i do? i am 37 yr [...]
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Archive for March, 2006
Urination and Pain, Swollen, Bladder Irritation, Ovarian cysts
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Kidney Atrophy, Renal Scan, Renal Complications of Diabetes
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006I am a 56y/o diabetic male. I take 70 units of Lantus daily, and am on
a sliding scale of humalog (usually average from 20 50 units at meal
times). I am on 3 blood pressure pills, an am a chronic pain patient. I
have severe peripheral neuropathy in both feet and legs. Two years [...]
Belly Button Pain, Pregnancy, Pain around Navel during Pregnancy, Umbilical
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Is it normal to have navel pain while your pregnant
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
Belly button (umbilical) pain is quite common during pregnancy. The abdominal wall is at its thinnest around the navel, and the increased pressure due to pregnancy may cause sensitivity and pain in this area. It is probably harmless and will come and go. If [...]
Blood in Urine, Hematuria, No Urinary Tract Infection, Need to see Urologist?
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006I recently saw what I think was blood in my urine on 2 sequential times voiding. The next day, I could not detect any discoloration. I had a UA run and no blood or UTI was detected. Since I had a physical 5 months ago and there was no blood in my [...]
Continue readingSevere Pain in the Middle of Back
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Dr Joshua,
Last summer I took a hard fall onto our hardwood floor in out dining room and injured my tailbone. Now, the pain is gone but if I stand up for a minimum of 3 minutes I get severe back pain in the middle of my back and I have [...]
Adnexal Cyst, Ovarian, Adnexal Mass, Cyst on Ovary, Ultrasound, CT, blood, urine
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006I had started going to a urologist due to urgency problems. Had an infection and blood in UA. Took prescribed antibodics and infection gone. Took another UA and still had blood in it. Waited and took 2 more UA and both had blood. Took a Cat Scan and the receptionist told me that it looked [...]
Continue readingNeck Pain, Cervical Pain, Numbness, Myelogram, Epidural Blocks, Need for Surgery?
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Dr Joshua, I have had Cervical Neck pain off and on for 10 years. (I am a nurse) In the past 6 months it has gotten worse. I saw my doctor when I developed numbness in my left ring and pinky fingers. I received epidural blocks, and the numbness went away. [...]
Continue readingStomach Cramps, Nausea, Diarrhea, Migraine, Palpitations
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006I am a 31 year old female. Over the past 6 weeks, I have been experiencing (sp) sereral episodes of the same illness. However, each time I get sick, a new symptom occurs. It started one evening with a sudden onset of stomach cramps and nausea. No other symptons. The next time, was [...]
Continue readingCause of Irregular Heartbeat, Skipped, Heartbeat, Slow, Heart Rhythm
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Dear Dr. Joshua
I am a 41 year old woman. I do not smoke, or drink. I do have severe asthma. I do have high cholesterol. I am trying to control it with diet. I have noticed lately, which means for the past month that my heartbeat seems to be “different”. [...]
Child Sinusitis, Ear Infection; Recheck Appointment Necessary?
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006My husband an I have noticed that in the last three years our pediatrician is doing recheck appointments for a lot of conditions. We were told recently to make a recheck on a sinus infection for our son after he is done with his antiobiotics. Is this something new? Is it really [...]
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