Question 1

can i fast in the holy month.

Accepted Answer

May be: Please consult with your doctor to see if there may be a contraindication to fasting. If your doctor advises against fasting, your imam should be able to grant you a dispensation. If you are cleared to fast, make sure that you drink enough water during the non-fasting period.

Question 2

is the holy water really different from normal water?

Accepted Answer

Holy Water is: Normal water that has been blessed by clergy or other religious member (depending on the religion).  Contamination is a possible issue w water contained in fonts. There can be a # of different species of bacteria from a single font sampling (i.e. Streptococci ; staphylococci).  There are also companies that sell “holy water”. One such company sells water from the jordan river ; another sells.

Question 3

what are common diseases of the reproductive organs?

Accepted Answer

Reproductive Organ: breast, prostate, uterine, penile, ovarian, testicular cancers, benign prostatic hypertrophy, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, etc.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: reproductive organs?

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See below: The major organs of the reproductive system includes, the external genitalia (penis and vulva) as well as a number of internal organs including the gamete producing gonads (testicles and ovaries). Diseases of the human reproductive system are very common and widespread, particularly communicable sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 5

can you get  phlebitis on the genitals?

Accepted Answer

Very unusual: If you a a guy and you have redness, swelling, pain, and/or warmth of the genitals, it is far more likely that you have infection/inflammation of the structures in your scrotum other than your veins.  If you are a woman, it is possible to get phlebitis of the veins in your pelvis, but it is rare.  Externally, the veins can casue pain if they are enlarged, but phlebitis would be very rare.

Question 6

is oral hvp more serious than genital hvp ?

Accepted Answer

No: Hsv 1 is very common and most people have detectable antibodies to hsv1, which cause cold sores (oral hsv), etc.  Hsv-2 is genital herpes and is more problematic to deal with, both physically and mentally for patients.

Question 7

is it normal for my baby to have swollen genitals?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Newborns often have swollen genitals from mom's hormones and sometimes related to the trauma of coming through the birth canal.  Older babies should not have swollen genitals.  Suddenly swollen genitals in combination with fussiness or definite pain should be considered a medical emergency.

Question 8

why am i experiencing redness around my genitals ?

Accepted Answer

Need more informatio: Need more information 
Is it recurrent?
Sexual history?
What makes it worse or better?
Exact site of the rash.

Question 9

could you tell me what are some dermatological genital disorders?

Accepted Answer

Several: Some of the problems that can occur in the genital area include, warts, herpes, molluscum contagioum and other venereal diseases. Some of them are contagious.

Question 10

male, 50, burning in genitals?

Accepted Answer

A form of pain..: Different people perceive abnormal sensations differently. Pain fiber stimulation can be experienced as burning, sharp, tingly, itchy, piercing, stabbing, etc  the main point here is that this 50 y/o male is experiencing subjectively a sensation in the genitals. The causes could be many! including psychogenic, diabetic neuropathy, other forms of peripheral neuropathy, prostate problem, herpes, etc.

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