Answered by Dr. Hira Chaudhry

I had delayed period with a history of sex without penetration. Should I worry about pregnancy?

Hello doctor,

My partner and I are quite scared because her period was supposed to happen a day ago, and all she has is mild cramps. We had fun a week before but no penetration or ejaculation. She is still a virgin. Should we worry about a possible pregnancy? And what can we do to prevent it?

02 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

What could be the reason for decreased heart rate in a 13-year-old?

Hello doctor,

I am around 13 years old, and my resting heart rate has been reduced to 50 beats per minute in the smartwatch, which makes me concerned. Kindly help.

19 Dec 2023 - 1 min read

I have a soft bubble on the scrotum. Can you please tell me what it is?

Hi doctor,

I am a 29-year-old male, and my height is 6 feet and weight is 227 lbs. I have a soft bubble on the scrotum, and I am curious. What is it?

08 Dec 2023 - 1 min read

Is it necessary and safe to take a chest x-ray every year?

Hi doctor,

I was a chronic smoker, and I had quit smoking ten years ago. I used to smoke a pack for a day. My last chest X-ray was taken three years ago. But yearly chest X-ray is mandatory at my company's medical checkup. Do I need it now?

Thanks.

07 Dec 2023 - 1 min read

What could be the reason for anxiety, acidity, bloating, indigestion, and constipation?

Hello doctor,

I am around 25 years old and have been suffering from anxiety, acidity, bloating, indigestion, and constipation since last year. I had taken tablets Pantoprazole and Rabeprazole for over two months, but there has been no change. Kindly help.

07 Dec 2023 - 1 min read