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A 38-year-old female asked:
i have pterygium. the growth causes discomfort. it has started affecting the black part of my eye. is there any treatment beside surgery?
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Dr. Clarene Cressanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Lubricating eyedrops: are the first approach, and since there is some thought that UV light may contribute to growth, appropriate glasses should be worn. This is recent article on management of ptergium: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/management-of-pterygium-2
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can u get vaginal sores from shaving pubic hair?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
No.: You can get infection at the site of hair follicles, but you cannot get sores vaginally. You need to be seen by a doctor who can check your herpes viral titers.
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Dr. Otto Placik commented
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Not unless you use a chemical whichnentersnthe vaginal cavity for a prolonged period and causes mucosal ulceration
Aug 18, 2012
Dr. Otto Placik commented
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
It is possible if the shaving cream you use enters the vaginal cavity and sits there for a prolonged period causing mucosal inflammation and/or ulceration
Aug 18, 2012
A 41-year-old member asked:
What are some complications of laser eye surgery?
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Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Very Few: While laser eye surgery (lasik, prk) is very safe, there can rarley be complications that may affect vision. Most commonly, the eye may not achieve perfect vision, and an enhancement may be needed later. Dry eyes can occur and last for several months, and small abrasions may be present for a few days. More rarely, surface skin can sometimes grow under the flap, causing blurred vision.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What's the rehabilitation after lumbosacral spine surgery?
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 40 years experience
Depends on u & type: This depends on the type of surgery done and what condition you are in at the time of surgery and whether there were any complications with the surgery. For an outpatient microdisectomy, it can range from activity restriction for several weeks and some home exercises to a full fledged physical therapy program of at least 6 weeks with a more involved surgery like a multilevel fusion.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Im 22, i've been having pain on the right side of my head cause's me to not be able to taste , and some memory loss?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Pain: Not sure if u had head trauma before, headaches or what medications you take. Best to consult a neurologist for workup.
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Can pressure behind the eyes be a thyroid condition?
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Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Possible: Thyroid disease can cause eye problem but many other conditions can also cause this: allergy, sinus infection, tumor...See your doctor to have your thyroid level checked. If it's normal, then the thyroid is not causing the eye problem. Good luck.
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