Question 1

does thyroiditis have anything to do with loss of vocal range and singing ability?

Accepted Answer

If hypothyroid: If the form of thyroiditis you have causes your thyroid to be under active, that could cause changes in your voice that would be expected to resolve when your levels return to normal on thyroid hormone replacement.

Question 2

29/f.rapid onset amblyopia,closed affected side to read occsnly,now for everything. loss of ability to see after dark=no driving. indicative of...?

Accepted Answer

Retinitis pigmentosa: This could be retinitis pigmentosa (RP) an inherited loss of retinal function with an incidence around your age.  Causes night blindness, lowered color vision, and loss of the peripheral field.  Do you have other family members with this?   You should see your ophthalmologist to have this evaluated.

Question 3

can short term memory loss affect child's ability in school?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Short term memory can definitely affect a child in school.  Especially as he moves to the higher greades where he has to memorize more and more material.

A number of disorder can affect memory in children, 
in addition  substance abuse of marijuana or other agents may also cause memory impairements.  
Essentially a child's functioning in school may be impaired &amp; affect his overall performance.

Question 4

loss of strength/ability to grab pen with hand. why?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Difficulties affecting the ulnar nerve , median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome), neck problems(cervical spondylosis) and a host of other conditions can cause it  see a neurologist?!

Question 5

im trying to put on muscle mass by lifting weights. question is, does masturbating cause muscle loss or the ability to gain muscle?

Accepted Answer

The latter: Masturbating causes the ability to gain muscle, as masturbating requires movement. Whichever muscles are moving (or working) have ability to gain size, strength, or stamina. Of course, whether or not there is gain depends on how muscles are working, such as longer periods of light muscle work vs. shorter periods of heavy work. For most folks, masturbation-related muscle changes are not noticeable.

Question 6

can 7th nerve palsy affect speech & cause high frequency hearing loss?  have had problems entire life.  no droop, just no ability to do some things

Accepted Answer

Not usually: There are 5 branches to the seventh cranial nerve. None of these will affect hearing. Congenital speech and hearing loss is usally caused by other factors. You can see a neurologist to help you answer this question.

Question 7

i am experiencing hearing loss due to stress. is it possible that if i reduce my stress, my hearing ability and tinnitus would be recovered completely?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss: Stress alone does not cause hearing loss though the mental distraction caused by stress may give you the feeling you are missing things. Go get your hearing tested and find out if there is a problem that needs to be looked at further.

Question 8

i am experiencing  sensory loss of my penis glans and ability to reach orgasim

Accepted Answer

Loss of sensation: Numbness anywhere can have physical causes that can vary from simple to complex. Vitamin deficiencies, acute and chronic diseases, injuries,  etc. can all affect the nervous system.  Get evaluated to see  what can be causing this.

Question 9

was diagnosed with oral thrush and lost the ability to taste. have white tongue. does oral thrush also cause loss of feeling and loss of ability to feel heat and cold on top of tongue?

Accepted Answer

: Was your oral thrush caused by antibiotic treatment, diabetes,impaired immune system?  It can cause soreness,numbness,burning,altered taste. If any of these symptoms persist after successful eradication of the thrush, I would recommend consulting an oral surgeon for evaluation and advice.

Question 10

what are the top symptoms of cataracts? recently, i have been experiencing blurry vision during the day and some loss of my night vision ability. as a middle-aged woman, i am starting to become scared that i might be getting age-related cataracts. what ar

Accepted Answer

Your : Your symptoms may simply mean you need eyeglasses for better distance vision.  If you already wear eyeglasses then your prescription may have changed.  Only a comprehensive eye examination will reveal the cause of your blurred vision.

If you do have cataracts, then your vision can easily be restored with a painless, outpatient procedure.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What is loss of ability to sit up

A member asked:

Does thyroiditis have anything to do with loss of vocal range and singing ability?

A member asked:

29/f.rapid onset amblyopia,closed affected side to read occsnly,now for everything. loss of ability to see after dark=no driving. indicative of...?

A member asked:

Can short term memory loss affect child's ability in school?

A member asked:

Loss of strength/ability to grab pen with hand. why?

A member asked:

Im trying to put on muscle mass by lifting weights. question is, does masturbating cause muscle loss or the ability to gain muscle?

A member asked:

Can 7th nerve palsy affect speech & cause high frequency hearing loss? have had problems entire life. no droop, just no ability to do some things

A member asked:

I am experiencing hearing loss due to stress. is it possible that if i reduce my stress, my hearing ability and tinnitus would be recovered completely?

A member asked:

I am experiencing sensory loss of my penis glans and ability to reach orgasim

A member asked:

Was diagnosed with oral thrush and lost the ability to taste. have white tongue. does oral thrush also cause loss of feeling and loss of ability to feel heat and cold on top of tongue?

A member asked:

What are the top symptoms of cataracts? recently, i have been experiencing blurry vision during the day and some loss of my night vision ability. as a middle-aged woman, i am starting to become scared that i might be getting age-related cataracts. what ar

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?