Can pulmonary fibrosis be diagnosed by a chest x-ray?
Hi doctor,
I have been coughing since three weeks. My cough has changed from a dry hacking cough to a more productive cough with wheezing. I went to the doctor for the third time. So, my doctor decided to do a chest x-ray. Now along with a chest x-ray, the doctor advised me to have a CT scan, and breathing treatment. The doctor said to me to have an appointment with a pulmonologist. After reviewing my x-rays, the doctors informed me that I have pulmonary fibrosis. Is this indeed something that can be diagnosed by x-ray? I am taking Topamax 200 mg, Ambien 10 mg one tablet at night, Pro-Air inhaler, and Medrol dosepak.
22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How can one resist the temptation of watching porn videos?
Hello doctor,
I am a 25 year old unmarried male. My problem is since I am 20 years old, I used to watch porn videos. But, during past one year it has become a regular habit of spending thrice a week watching porn. After ejaculation, I would feel guilty. I would like to control the habit, but I cannot resist it. Every second or third day my brain would go out of my control and I cannot resist the temptation. Of late, the number of hours I spend watching is gradually increasing with around seven to eight hours a week. During my college days, I did not have this habit. For the past one year, I am living alone in hostel with internet access preparing for competitive exams. I am afraid that this addiction could become worse in the future. I want to focus on exams and career without diversion. Apart from this, I have no other problem in my life. Please help me to come out of this. Thank you.
19 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What is the reason for my restlessness?
Hello doctor,
I am feeling very restless, sleepy, and crying the whole day. I have a feeling that I am suffering from depression. Please advise.
31 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
I find difficulty in memorizing new things. Please help.
Hi doctor,
I am a 23-year-old and I find it difficult to memorize new things. For example, I did not remember the topics discussed in the last class. I even find difficulty in explaining the movie that I watched recently. Please help.
03 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
Should I seek more serious help for my BPD, depression and anxiety?
Hello doctor,
I am a 17-year-old ex-mental patient. I stayed in the rehabilitation center multiple times due to it causing health problems. I have been off all medicines for the past three months. It went out of hand now with my paranoia. I am not sleeping at all and when I do, they are only short naps during the day when it is light outside. The dark and night terrify me. I have BPD, depression, and serious anxiety. I am still waiting for a diagnosis for me. At night time, seeing and hearing become so bad. I am physically breaking down and emotionally unstable till the sun comes up and I really need help. I have not had proper sleep for a month. If I do manage to sleep, my sleep paralysis is worse than ever. I am so scared to see and hear things. I am deathly anxious, jumpy, and constantly reduced to tears. This cannot go on and I do not know what to do. I fear telling my mother as she will over panic and take me to the rehabilitation center again. I do not feel suicidal currently, so no use for rehab at the moment. I just need to know the problem and solution. Should I seek out more serious help? Please help me.
06 Dec 2023 - 1 min read
Psychotherapy