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What is the white spot I see in my eyes?

I am constantly seeing a white spot inside my eyes. It moves when I look from one side to the other and is very irritating. What could it be?
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What causes constant fluttering of the eyelids?

I am 37 years old and for the last 3 days, my eyelids have been constantly fluttering. What could be the cause for the same?
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I had a minor head injury 2 days ago. Although there are no changes in my vision, should I be worried?

I fell two days back and hit my head. It's very minor - just a scrape and a bruise. Although I am not experiencing any vision changes, should I worried about anything? Can I...
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My son has cylindrical vision. Are there any precautionary steps that I should take?

My son is 7 years old and has been detected with cylindrical vision with a power of -2. 5 for both their eyes. What are the precautions that I should take with respect to his...
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What is the after care required for contact lenses?

I have a 18 year old son who has recently switched to contact lenses from his glasses. What is the after care procedure for using contact lenses? Are there any precautions to...
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What could be the cause of my vision suddenly blurring?

I am 29 years old and offsite I am finding that my vision has all of a sudden become blurry and hazy. What could be the reason for this?
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Can a steam bath be harmful for the eyes?

I read in a recent article that a steam bath can actually harm someone's eyes. I take a steam bath weekly after a massage. Could it cause any harm to my eyes?
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My son has a constant headache that occurs around the afternoon. What could be the reason?

My son is 10 years old and has glasses with a power. He wears his glasses everyday and constantly. He is also complaining of a headache everyday around afternoon. What could...
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If my mother is diabetic, is a cataract surgery recommended?

My mother is 67 years old and has been diabetic for the last 10 years. Due to blurred vision the doctor has suggested a cataract surgery for her. Is the surgery safe for her...
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Can HPV get transferred by kissing someone who is infected?

About 3 weeks ago I kissed someone who later I realised has been infected with HPV. For the last three days I have been having fever with nausea and headache. Could I be infected?...
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What are the tests to confirm dengue?

My 5 year old daughter has been suffering from cold, cough and fever. Her fever is not coming down inspite of the antibiotics. Should I get a test done for dengue? What are...
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What is GeneXpert test?

I recently came across the latest technology in pathology called geneXpert test which is helpful in detecting TB. What exactly is this test and how does it test the disease in...
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Forensic pathologist vs pathologist

What makes a pathologist a foreeensic pathologist?
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Why do they send a mole biopsy sample for second opinion?

I was recently recommended a second opinion for my mole biopsy sample. Why did they do this? Could they be suspecting a cancer?
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Can the infection causing a pneumonia show in a blood test?

My son is 4 years old and has been detected with pneumonia. The doctors are still trying to find the right bacteria causing the pneumonia infection to start off with the antibiotics....
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In how many days can a pregnancy be detected in urine and blood?

I am a 33 year old woman and I have just undergone my treatment for IVF. In how many days will the pregnancy show up in my urine and blood? I don't want to take an early test...
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What are the tests to confirm an infection of the stomach?

I am suffering from severe acidity and acid reflux. Could it be due to a stomach infection? What are the tests to confirm the same?
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I have single lymph node enlargement. Is this due to cancer?

I have been detected with swollen lymph nodes in my neck. In a recent test the report showed a single lymph node enlargement. Could this be a sign of cancer?
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What is stem cell banking? Is it really worth it?

I am a 32 year old woman in my last trimester. We have been approached by several stem cell banks to preserve the cord of our baby. What exactly is stem cell banking and is it...
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My vaginal discharge is yellowish green with occasional blood. Why?

I am a 36 year old woman and off late I have been noticing that my vaginal discharge is yellowish green in color along with traces of blood. What could be the cause of this?...
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