Dr. Guy Farmer

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I am 21 years is my penis going to grow again ?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: no You should be well past puberty.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

I have a very painful lump under my skin by my right temple. it is about the size of a quarter and hard. hurts to touch or when not touched.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably not cancer: Could be an abscess or gynecomastia. See a general surgeon.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I've had a cold for a few days and i was wondering if there were natural home remedies to help relieve symptoms like cough runny nose and sore throat?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Vit C: Vitamin C can help stabilize mucus membranes. This might be of some help

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have been facinh recurrent uti attacks since last 1 year.it increases when i have sex. i have had tests n taken antibiotics like nitrofuraintoin n levofloxacin for around 2 months but now the symptoms are coming back.in the first tym organisam detected

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Urinate after sex: the mechanics of sex will push the bacteria in the urethra into the bladder. if you don't urinate after sex the bacteria can grow in your bladder for... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have very mild abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant of my abdomen r under my ribs. it happened after eating. is it gallstones? should i wait?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

How often: does the pain come and go. Is it sharp or dull. Gallstones live in that area but so do a lot of other structures and organs.

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A male asked:

I have orange tinge color, or so it seems on back palate, my wife only sees pink, should i be concerned>?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Doubt it's serious: i would not be too concerned. Trust your wife.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I'm not on any form of birth control. my husband and i had unprotected sex and some cum got in me and now i'm spotting. can you tell me what's wrong?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably nothing: I assume you had sex recently. This spotting will probably resolve by itself.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

I have hytas hernia and take pentoprazole but recently not workin aswel and a lot of pain in between shoulder bladescan hernia and acid cause that ?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Hiatal hernia can: A hiatal hernia can contribute to esophageal regurgitation. This regurgitation of stomach acid can cause esophageal spasms. The esophageal spasm pai... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Can i be tested for endometriosis at the hospital in er? pelvic pain brown discharge painful intercourse painful lower left abdomen

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: You need to see a Gyn. The ER is not the place to have you Endometriosis diagnoses.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

23 y/o male, small, flat darker brown lesion on underside of penile shaft. it's been there a long time, no pain, and dissapears when skin is pulled

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably benign: i would still have the area looked by a doctor.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A male asked:

Left kidney have stone of 12 mm size found in ultrascan. sir, please help me i have a stone of 12 mm since 1 year?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

12 mm no prob: 12 mm stones in the kidney are usually an incidental finding. Kidney stones don't usually cause problems unless they migrate to the ureter ( tube fro... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

What causes knots i your abdomen accompanied by uti?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No idea: Need more information. Where are the knots? Are the knots painful? Do you exercise regularly and are you over weight?

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 31-year-old female asked:

Right fallopian tube removed. still have ovaries. painful menstrual cycles after surgery but not before. is this normal?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Maybe: i cannot explain why but in my 23 years of practice it seems to be a pretty common sequellie after this type surgery.

3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A 37-year-old female asked:

Sympt. 8 yrs, abdominal pain, bloating, diarreah, chronic fissures, fatigue, ct scan showed ileitis/enteritis. bowel distented, is it ibd?"

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Consider Crohns: This sounds more like Crohn's disease or some other inflammatory disease. I would go see a Gastroenterologist or a general surgeon that performs endo... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have a couple small lumps on the right side of my neck, posterior to the carotid. they are smooshy and small. should i be worried?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: Probably benign, and will resolve over time.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Pain in middle of abdomen black poop this morning now a lot of slime looking stuff and spots of red blood are coming out nauseous and dizzy...

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Possible ulcer: did you take Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for you stomach. If so that can make your stools black. if not old blood from an ulcer can cause t... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How many ways of operation there is to correct genua valga (knock knees) in adults? how large the scar will be?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Talk to orthopedics: You should really talk to your orthopedic surgeon about this. Find an Orthopod you trust, i would even get a second opinion if I was still uncomforta... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I was diagnosed with celluliteis and given clindamycin. i have taken all the meds. the lump in my throat is a lot smaller but still there. worry?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Nope: I would not worry. If you finished all the antibiotics and have no other symptoms I would not worry

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 41-year-old male asked:

Yest i ate piazza,tomatoes and tomato juice today when i moved bowels saw a little red in stool. nervous it's colon cancer at 41. no family history.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably not: Colon cancer is rare in a 41 year old with no family history.

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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A 58-year-old female asked:

I had a cortisone shot in my knee. it's been 3 days and my knee is more painful than it was. is that normal? i also have bruising at the site.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Could be normal: there is a thing called a flare. This is when the steroid injection causes inflammation. give it some time

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A 47-year-old male asked:

Is it safe after one year of gallbladder removed if the metal clips they use and leave in were to fall off now after one year of surgery?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: The duct and artery that they clamped off with the clips are well healed and are not going to ope back up. You are safe.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A member asked:

My 8yr daughter complained painful lingual frenulum this morning.i found a small cluster of blister-like lesion. she's had cold symptoms last 5 days.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably benign: sometimes Cepacol mouth wash helps. Warm salt water will help too. Mainly this takes time to resolve

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Should you still be getting these tonsil stones at age 57?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Don't know: i would see an ENT. DO YOU SMOKE? If so I would really see an ENT.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 26-year-old female asked:

Is it possible for chlamydia to reemerge after you have been treated and tested negative afterwards?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Usually not: Usually not but you can be reinfected with chlamydia if you are still having unprotected sex.

3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Small white pimple on tonsil. not a stone. no pain. can't scratch it off. been there a month. no other symptoms. what could it be?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably benign: at 25 years of age this is probably benign. If you smoke quit. If this does not resolve by itself you need to see an ENT

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Left abdominal pain. pelvis and vaginal ultrasound clear.had abdominal ct and it showed 3.5 cm uterine fibroid.should i worry since the us missed it?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: Most of the time small uterine fibroids are asymptomatic.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 56-year-old female asked:

I have a burning stabing pain in my right knee i had a scope done 8 years ago now it's three times bigger than left one what could it be?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Many things: Could be an infection, gout, torn ligaments, etc. I would recommend an orthopedic consult.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

The last time i seen my period was on january .. my nipples were sore when i touched them yesterday.. i had lower back pain also..lower stomach bloate?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Pregnancy test: If you are sexually active and of child baring age you might want to pick up an over counter pregnancy test.

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 28-year-old male asked:

My dad was having slight pain near testis area he had sonography all organs seems normal but there is moderate varicocle in both testis. is it serious?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: varicocele is a benign process. These in short are varicose veins in the scrotum. I would not worry about a moderate varicocele.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 16-year-old female asked:

If my partner has std and we use a condom can i get an std ?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Need more info: what kind of condom? Latex condoms are protective if there are no holes in the condom. Sheep skin condoms are good protection from bacteria and pregn... Read More

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

My ears squeak when i swallow..i can pinch off my nose and close my mouth and blow and i can hear whistling sound out my left ear..what can i do?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might help. I would recommend you seeing an ENT. You need a thorough ear exam

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Lo ran nose 1st into door knob.bled from nostril for a min. then stopped.its slightly puffy on one side and bruised on bridge.breathing clear. broken?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Maybe: Only way to find out if it is broken is with an x-ray. If it is broken and non-displaced the fracture will heal itself. If just swelling that will r... Read More

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A male asked:

Does proanagen tablets have any side effects in body building ?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: all meds have side effects. you need to research the long term side effects and determine for yourself if it is worth it. If 20 years from now you h... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

I have a colonoscopy scheduled at 3:30pm. how does the prep differ from a morning procedure? is it advisable to have one in the morning instead?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Usually the same: The colon prep is usually the same. The time of day does not matter about the test, it's just the convince for the patient and doctor.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

My hair has been thinning for over year, i have bumps/pimples on my scalp. my hair smells funny after i wake up, like earwax or something gross. cause?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Could be fungal: I would see a dermatologist, if not available dermatologist see you family physician. I would recommend a physician not a nurse practitioner in this ... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

I know you all are doctors but please be truthful. is viagra, (sildenafil) cialis and etc. the only form of medications that will work for erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: If you are experiencing this at 34 years old you need a full workup from a urologist. Various medical and psychological conditions can result in impo... Read More

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A member asked:

If i'm on the pill, and recently had sex, if we used a spermicide condom, and he did not fully ejeculate in me, can i get pregnant if the condom broke?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Probably not preg: After all the preventative you have taken I would think it extremely unlikely that you would be pregnant.

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 62-year-old female asked:

I fell down on the ice 12/20/2014, started having double vision about two weeks later. is this because of the fall?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Could be: New onset of double vision is concerning no mater the history. But with a history of a fall I am more concerned. You heed to see a doctor.

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A 27-year-old male asked:

Entire length of penis often feels cold. does this indicate vascular problem? better to see urologist or vascular surgeon?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Urologist: A vascular surgeon is not going to touch this problem.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I have a cyst on my buttcrack i notice it had a white scab and i decided to pick it then a lot of pus and blood came out what can i do for it to heal ?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

See your surgeon: You will heed to have a surgeon check this area for you.

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

I have very small red dots on my right arm(and only my right arm), i don't know how long they have been there. i have cold-like symptoms. they don't

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Doubt its serious: I doubt it is anything serious. usually systemic diseases don't just affect on side of the body

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A male asked:

I have an ear infection and a small lump behind my ear, it doesn't hurt when i touch it and my ear infection is starting to heal up but i am worried?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Don't worry: probably an inflammatory lymph node due to the ear infection. this will go away when the infection goes away. The lymph node usually takes longer to... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have one sided flat stools sometimes. i have been examined and have a lot of internal and external hemorrhoids from pregnancy. could it be colon ca?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Rarely: You are young for colon cancer. This is a possibility but rare. If you are real concerned look up a good general surgeon an exam

3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 32-year-old male asked:

Can your gallbladder not functioning cause liver emzymes to be high on blood work? mine where a little high. also i'm on prilosec and took fluconazole

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Normally not: Your gallbladder does not usually increase your liver enzymes. Stones from your gallbladder can pass into the common bile duct and cause increased li... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

What kind type or how hard of a trama to the head would cause u to bleed from brain?

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Depends: That my friend is the million dollar question. Sometimes the trauma is great and sometimes very little trauma will cause a bleed. Bleeds are increas... Read More

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A female asked:

My urine smells like parmesan cheese. is that ok.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Is this normal for u: A trip to your local practitioner for a simple dip stick urinalysis would alleviate a lot of stress. ( Probably )

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Do take you meds as prescribed without fail. Do NOT pretend that you don't have this disease.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Throat feels picky when i swallow, and also burns, especially when i cough. what is this??? goes away when i chew gum sometimes.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

???: I doubt it is serious but I would have this looked at by you doctor.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Hi,i would like to know which viruses or bacteria cause severe abdominal pain.

Dr. Guy Farmeranswered

General Surgery 31 years experience

Most: Most viruses and bacteria left unchecked or treated will cause abdominal pain.

3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago