lomaxx:



The bump ( what you called 'growth' ) is called Pinguecula. Typically inflamed by exposure to dust, sun, wind. When it becomes inflamed( as evidenced by the redness and pain in your left eye) it becomes pingueculitis.

Typically presents as reddish painful eye that doesn't resolve on administration of antibiotic eye drop. This is because antibiotic kills bacteria but not inflammation.


Treatment of the pain and redness of pingueculitis is steroid eye drop. The steroid won't make the yellow bump(pinguecula) go away. It would remove the inflammation so you won't have the pain and redness.

The only way to remove it is surgical excision.

Meanwhile, see your ophthalmologist. And avoid sun rays. Your shades should come handy here.


PS: I love your history. Straight to the point and very helpful for instant diagnosis.

Damog:
hello doc. am a 23yr old diabetes patient. ave had it for 5yrs nau. I recently noticed sumtinz lyk burns on d cap of my penis. am definite its not std. I browsed abt it nd came to d conclusion dat its balanitis. how do I go abt treating it?

Mubarak1:
Hello Dr. More grease to ya elbow, may God bless the hard work, Pls Dr my brother had rough hands(palm) Pls Dr what can he do to soften the hands(Palm), He's in his early 18. Thanks as u answer my Question

motemi111:
Doc in d house, a friend of mine told me a problem he has been facing for 3yrs today and i feel i shld seek for advice here. He told me he sleeps less than 2 hrs everynight due to painful manhood stiffness he has anytime he sleeps. He said the stiffness is always painful and only come down after taking a cold bath like 6 to.8 times in a night. Pls what can he do to have a normal life and sleep again cos he is being traunmatized. Thanks in anticipation for a solution.

motemi111:
Doc in d house, a friend of mine told me a problem he has been facing for 3yrs today and i feel i shld seek for advice here. He told me he sleeps less than 2 hrs everynight due to painful erection he has anytime he sleeps. He said the erection is always painful and only come down after taking a cold bath like 6 to.8 times in a night. Pls what can he do to have a normal life and sleep again cos he is being traunmatized. Thanks in anticipation for a solution.

Wizdray:
Hello Doctor. I noticed my manhood had shrunk little bit and something like pimples on it. I started noticing this some weeks back, i tried all my best to know what's wrong with me but couldn't get enough explanation on it. please what caused this and best solution to it apart from surgery. Not happy at all since i noticed this. Thanks

Xiadnat:


It is called intermittent nocturnal priapism.

Is he sickle cell carrier/trait or disease?

Anyway!

Need to get a urological consultation + or - neurological consultation for history and exam and tests: polysomnography and other tests to test penile functions.

If cannot afford those consultations, there are proposed treatments but are not permanent. Such are propanol, amitriptyline, clozapine. Can get prescription from GP for: clozapine 25mg qd is the most effective but carries much side effects; so read the black box warning and side effects of this drug if you choose it.

Take care

Mubarak1:
Great Docs and Med Students I greet u all, I sat
for jamb and post utme last year 2014 I got 204points
and I was giving MCB in Usman Danfodio
University, Sokoto. I really want 2 study medicine
that's y I left the admission and bought
Danfodio Uni. Sokoto Remedial Course form,
Thank God I have been admitted, Pls what
method of studying should i use and how will i
make it in Matric. Docs and Docs 2 b, Please Pray
help and advice me on how to achieve my goal of
becoming a doctor am 18, School will commence
by March.Thank U.

Xiadnat:


Hm yea. The penis is not just an appendage, it is an extention of your entire health thus can be an indication of overall heath. It could be circulation, nerve issues or systemic disease like diabetes, vasculitis, STD

See your GP first and get a good exam, blood work and imaging. For sure ask your doctor to get testosterone level checked, cbc, ANA, serum glucose, sedimentation rate at minimum blood work. And yes, STD profile if you are sexually active

Good luck

Mubarak1:
Thank You Doc. am really exulted the recommended subjects are Biology Chemistry Physics and Mathematics, Thanks once again

motemi111:

Thanks for the advice, he has a trait of sickle cell so what treatment do you think he should take. Thank you.

Xiadnat:


Since he has sickle cell trait, should probably avoid clozapine then.

It gets a bit hairy when you have sickel cell. First thing is to manage the sickle cell because that is cause in most cases really. Options: nonsurgical approach with penile injections or surgical approach.

But! First:

Visit your GP. Need to check his hemoglobin. He may have significant anemia that is triggering this. If he is anemic, first thing would be transfusion.

Just need to make sure he is SS trait and not the disease. It makes a huge difference in the management.

In the mean time, Keep hydrated- drink lots of water. Take analgesic if you need it. Stop drinking alcholic beverage and stop smoking cigs, MJ, cocaine etc if he does.

Act tho: long term complication is impotence.

Let me know how it goes.

Xiadnat:


Ok. Will work on looking up those texts but just out of curiosity:

Do the proffessors/faculties for these courses not reccomend texts for you to get?

Why not ask your professors what you should be studying since they would be making up the exam?, would they not.

Forgive me but i do not know the education/ school system in nigeria. Are you studying independently?

Best

DrMalik:
Thanks Xiadnat! Love the way you answer these health concern and questions. Since you are up and doing...I will just be reading along!

Keep it up, Chief-ess!

www.withdrmalik.org

Mubarak1:


I'll try to do so, yea am studying independently

Xiadnat:


Here are the resources that you asked for. Few things:

It's called MIT open courseware. It is from Massachusetts Institute for Technology- a really ivy league reputable school based in U.S. So, it's highly credible information. It is free online courses.

The courses are organized by topics. Just choose the topics you desire, and navigate the website to find what you are looking for.

The courses are meant to simulate real time classes. So, they are well organized into: syllabus, readings, assignments, lecture videos with transcripts/handouts that you can follow, study groups, online recommended texts that you can purchase on amazon.com if you want.

You will need: access to high speed internet, a compatible Microsoft word, and video/media player.

Here is the website address: http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm.--> is the main site. Just click on the courses and then navigate the site to find what you want.

Let me know if any issues. I have some other online courses you can try out if MIT does not pan out. But, I chose it because it's from a reputable university. It's like first grade learning really.

Best,
Dr.XA.