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Question: should foreskin be retracted before intercourse? . my husband did not know till recently that the foreskin can be retracted. so we tried it out and he can retract it easily. but he feels the exposed part is now irritably sensitive. is this normal? before intercourse should we manually retract the foreskin? we are not sure if the foreskin will be retracted naturally during penetration. (we also doubt if the penetration is deep enough. i feel only about an inch of his penis is actually getting inside my vagina).
Answer: most helpful answer the foreskin will automatically retract during intercourse; that is the beauty of the design. you need not retract it before insertion nor can you prevent it from retraction during sex. if his penis is overly sensitive just slow down the process and make sure that the parts are well lubricated. it will be fine. the vast majority of men on this planet are uncircumcised; just the way that god made them so things will be fine. as far as penetration is concerned experiment with a few different positions. it is likely that more than an inch is happening. i am not circumcised and my foreskin sometimes retracts during intercourse and sometime it does not. the more enlarged with blood my penis is the less the skin retracts. i used to always retract it when first married but then found that the foreskin can act as a way of aiding penetration if penetration is started when while the foreskin is on the head of the penis. most uncircumcised guys i have talked to say that their penis is sensitive enough so that if the foreskin rolls back and exposes the penile head during intercourse they are very aware of it. most like that a few don't. about half of the boys in the town where i grew up were uncut about half cut because there were two doctors delivering babies--one tried to talk all parents into leaving their boys intact the other tried to talk all parents into having their boy(s) uncircumcised. in my opinion the majority of uncircumcised males can tell if their foreskin is retracted during intercourse based on my conversations with other uncircumcised males. as far as penetration you can get a good idea of how much penetration there is by measuring (on top) the length of your penis then during intercourse put a hand down there during fullest penetration you can manage and see where on your penis a finger hits. how much penis is still outside the vagina? then you will have a pretty good answer as to how much penetration there is. hi your foreskin should be able to move freely if its still a bit tight you should try to get him to slowly stretch it both sideways and length ways massage some baby oil into it before he starts and slowly he should find it starts moving better for him. he needs to get it moving better and slowly the sensitivity will go also washing behind it daily will help as well the sensitivity if he finds that by doing this he gets pe (premature ejaculation) then he should go and do an exercise called edging he can find out how to do this on pegym. com under exercises. hope this helps for some good sexual encounters. good luck
Tags: sexual intercourse, foreskin, penis, vagina
Question: someone i know took too many tylenol. how many tylenol would you have to take to do permanent damage to vital organs?
Answer: acetaminophen can be liver toxic in high doses usually very high doses perhaps taken as a suicidal gesture. the amount of acetaminophen that is considered toxic varies a bit based on the person's size and of course if the person was ingesting alcohol or other drugs. it is generally felt that 150mg of acetaminophen per kilo (2. 2 pounds) of body weight or about 7-10 grams (7 000 to 10 000 mg). toxicity can damage can occur at lower dosages however so it is always wise to follow dosage instructions to the letter unless of course you are interested in a liver transplant.
Tags: organ, acetaminophen
Question: i allowed a girl to give me unprotected oral sex; i never ejaculated and her lips and teeth seem ok. what are my risk? . i allowed a girl that i just met to perform unprotected oral sex to me (a blowjob). i never ejaculated and her lips and teeth seem fine. yet i am still nervis because she has been with a lot of guys. what are my risk? please advice. thank you.
Answer: there is a risk of contracting a sexually-transmitted disease through unprotected oral sex. herpes chlamydia gonorrhea syphilis hiv hepatitis and a few others are possible. ejaculation is not required to acquire an std. just a penis without a condom is all that it takes. i have no way of calculating your risk but if your oral partner has been with a lot of guys you sort of just had sex with all of them. i am glad that her teeth and lips were fine but you need to do more than just a dental exam. you need to be more selective with your partners and practice safer sex. that way you will not have to worry. the bottom line: you may have been exposed to an std. if you are having any signs or symptoms of any of these stds (you need to do some homework) then you will need to see a medical provider so you can be properly examined and tested. condoms are so much more inexpensive than medical visits diagnostic tests and sleepless nights filled with worry. they are inexpensive readily available and they fit in your wallet. use 'em next time and from now on. can you get c diff from having oral sex with your partner who has decayed teeth?
Tags: sexual intercourse, ejaculation, lip, nerve, tooth
Question: can mrsa be passed through needles in a drug user?
Answer: yes mrsa is a skin bacteria that can be passed in many ways. while sharing needles may not be the main source of contagiousness it can certainly happen. for mrsa just skin to skin contact is sufficient to transfer the bacteria to another. many drug abusers have poor levels of hygiene and are prone to a variety of skin infections. sharing needles puts the user at risk for many diseases from hepatitis to hiv. this should never be done.
Tags: methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, drug
Question: are triglycerides affected by non alcoholic wine? . i have a family history of high triglycerides but i enjoy a glass of wine or two at dinner with my wife. . . . my fasting triglycerides levels are consistently over 400 when tested for more than ten years now. . . . i take lovastatin 40 mg daily but will non alcoholic wine lower triglycerides and still deliver the benefits of moderate wine consumption? . . . . thanks for your time.
Answer: perhaps. some studies have even shown that grape juice has some cardiac protective benefits like red wine. i don't think the alcohol component is that essential non-alcoholic wine may be just as good but i have not seen any studies that prove it. most people who drink wine do so because they like it not for the health benefits. they enjoy the socialization and the relaxation achieved by a leisurely glass of wine. if it also helps the heart. even better. lowering abnormal lipids is more complicated than just watching the diet. many are elevated lipids are genetic so you can have one more thing to blame on your parents.
Tags: consumption, alcoholism, triglyceride, wine, family
Question: i recieved an unprotected blowjob for about 5-10 seconds. what are the risks for contracting an std? . i am a male and i do not know the woman's std status.
Answer: i do not know here std status or sexual history either so there is really no way for anyone to know your std risk. if she had an active herpes lesion in her mouth or on her lip you could get an unwanted gift. less common but not out of the question would be chlamydia or gonorrhea which can be pharyngeal (in the throat). if this person had hepatitis b this can also be transmitted although this is typically a blood-borne pathogen. rarely if a person had syphilis this too can be orally transmitted. so this brief act could have potentially exposed you to several different stds. or none at all. should you start having symptoms of any possible stds you will need to see your medical provider so that you can be properly examined and tested.
Question: daughter diagnosed w/ mono 19 day ago. only symptons ab pain / swollen glands. no fatigue. how long b4 return to sports? . looking at her you would not know she was sick. even the doctor said so. we took her to the doctor because we thought she injured her abdomin while training for volleyball. her ab pain was do to an inflammed liver.
Answer: an enlarged liver or spleen in someone with mononucleosis would prohibit them from playing contact or collision-type sports. everyone's recovery from mono is different so there are really no set rules for when to return to sports. she would need to be individually cleared by her medical provider who would certify that (a) her liver enzymes have returned to normal (b) her liver and spleen are no longer enlarged and subject to injury and (c) she has recovered to the point of being able to handle the rigors of practice and games again.
Tags: inflammation, injury, liver, fatigue, swelling
Question: does pain in flank area indicate bladder infection. taking ciprofloxacin but pain has been in same area since january.
Answer: pain in the flank does not indicate a bladder infection; that would bladder pain (the bladder is located in middle above your public bone). pain in the right or left flank area could indicate kidney problems musculoskeletal disorders or even gastrointestinal problems. right flank only? gall bladder or liver can be included in the wide array of possibilities. left flank? referred pain from the pancreas or spleen. if the cause of your ten month flank pain has yet to be determined i would be very concerned. have you had an abdominal mri or ct scan:? are you seeing a specialist? it is very very important for you to have a dicussion with your doctors about the next diagnostic steps that need to be taken.
Tags: pain
Question: what could cause constant abdominal pain above the naval and below the rib cage in the center. . at times the pain radiates to back equally on both sides.
Answer: many things can cause that type of pain and you cannot make a diagnosis by one symptom alone. this is the location of your stomach and various stomach problems like gastritis or ulcers can cause pain. there is a large portion of your large intestine in this area so even trapped intestinal gas can cause pain but not constantly. the constant pain is the part that is most concerning. because of nerve pathways pain in the liver and gallbladder (location on upper right side under the ribs) as well as pain in the pancreas or spleen could be felt in this area. the causes are numerous. it is in your best interest to have a thorough diagnostic work-up including some special imaging tests to find that answer.
Tags: pain, abdominal pain
Question: can i still get hepatitis b through sexual transmission if i have already been fully vaccinated?
Answer: most helpful answer if your vaccination was successful then you will be protected against getting hepatitis b through sexual contact. not all vaccinations "take" so the only way to be sure is to have your medical provider order a test to prove that your hepatitis b antibodies are high and protective. remember that hepatitis b is not the only disease that can be contracted sexually. practice safe sex always.
Tags: hepatitis b, vaccination
Question: what causes sudden dark brown urine in men? . my husband recently had a kidney stone went to the hospital. he was told he had many stones left in his kidneys. he asked me if i had had diarrhea (thinking we ate something bad) within last week or so. he is having abdominal pain again this time he went to the bathroom urinated & it was dark brown like coffee. he has not had this before. what are the possible causes of this. we have not eaten anything like rhubarb or dark greens and only had one cup of coffee this morning as usual. help!
Answer: most helpful answer if your husband has known kidney stones and suddenly gets brown urine tis is most likely due to blood (older hydrolyzed blood; not the bright red blood seen in a fresh bleed). this could indicate the movement of a stone into the bladder or anywhere in the urinary tract including the kidney. stones cause inflammation and inflammation can result in bleeding. he needs to see his urologist again or at least have the urologist order a urinalysis. other causes of dark brown tea-like urine would be hepatitis but because of his stone history this would be highest on the list. so sorry to hear about the kidney stones and now this weird new symptom. it's always disconcerting when our body fluids change color! your husband should see his doctor as soon as possible. dark brown urine can be a sign of liver malfunction which could be caused by several things including medications. before you head for the doctor's office take note of the color and quality (firm loose etc. ) of your husband's stools. this information will help your doctor more quickly rule out possible causes for the brown urine. meanwhile your husband probaby should avoid consuming alcohol or acetaminophen (tylenol) just in case he's having an issue with his liver. if he has been prescribed a narcotic pain reliever such as oxycodone-apap he should weigh whether or not he can get along without it since "apap" is shorthand for acetaminophen. if you have any questions about whether any of his prescriptions contain acetaminophen you can speak to a pharmacist for clarification. i wish you all the best!
Question: what is globulin?
Answer: a globulin is a type of protein found in blood plasma. it is measured during a blood test to help diagnose kidney liver and other diseases. it is usually one of the many tests included in a comprehensive metabolic panel that must be interpreted by your medical provider.
Question: what does “ggt” mean?
Answer: depending on the context the abbreviation “ggt” could mean a couple of different things. it could be used for an abbreviation of the latin word guttae which mean drops. when seen on an eye medication prescription like “2-3 ggt every four hours” it means “2-3 drops every four hours. the pharmacist should put it in non-latin on your prescription bottle. the other possibility is the abbreviation for a blood test called gamma-glutamyltransferase one of the many diagnostic medical tests used to evaluate the condition of liver pancreas and biliary tract. this test is usually included in a basic liver function panel.
Question: what is the difference between singulair and montelukast. im afraid to use montelukast sod. what is the diffrence? there has to be thats why its cheaper i have really bad allegies.
Answer: they are both the same or at least chemically equivalent. singulair is the brand name ; montelukast is the generic name. they can be used interchangeably in treating allergies. i was on singulair for about 15 years without any effects to my liver. my normal yearly physical exams include blood work and my liver numbers were always in the normal range. in the summer of 2012 my insurance decided to change my singulair prescription to montelukast because it's cheaper (how nice of them! ). everyone said it's the same exact thing as singulair but for some reason i was apprehensive and just didn't trust this new medicine. in february 2013 i had my yearly physical and my liver numbers had sky rocketed way beyond the normal ranges (they look at 2 numbers ast and alt). even though i'm not a heavy drinker the doctor had me stop all alcohol for 6 weeks and then i was retested. the results were exactly the same as before so alcohol wasn't the culprit. the doctor wanted to send me to the hospital for additional tests including to check for hepatitis to see why i was exhibiting liver damage. i asked if i could try fasting from montelukast for 6 weeks first before undergoing a bunch of other tests and the doctor agreed because he said i wasn't in danger. however he didn't think montelukast was the cause. i had a feeling it was montelukast because nothing else had changed in the last few years other than that. after 6 weeks of not taking montelukast i was retested and my liver numbers dropped by half! my ast was back in the normal range and my alt was just above the high normal which is nothing to worry about. therefore i was right it was the montelukast that was causing my liver damage. this medication may be cheaper but it's more detrimental to me physically and isn't worth the savings to me. they are similar but are not exactly the same. supposedly the active ingredients are the same but the inactive ingredients are different. i have been on singular a year and recently switched over to the now available eqivalent montelukast. i have noticed an increase of sweeting and tiredness since switching over to the generic. i am going to stop taking the med for a few days to see if it is the new generic that is causing my symptoms or something else. has anyone else experienced these symptoms since switching to montelukast? i have just been changed over without notice when i was on singulair i hardly used my inhalers and didnt wake at night. been on these montelukast for about a week and i am waking at night to use my inhaler and using it more often through the day which i wasnt before i would like to know the same thing. i have tried to use the montelukast 2 times now and both times i ended up with a sinus infection. with the second one i ended up in the emergency room with severe pain on the right side of my head. i am not even a headache person. so much for saving money. it is back to singulair for me.
Tags: allergy
Question: i frequenly get blood vesels breaking in my eye causing white area to be bright red what is the cause? . it starts with what looks like a pin hole gets worse and can last over a week.
Answer: these innocent little red areas are called subconjunctival hemorrhages. they are just tiny little bruises from ruptured blood vessels. they appear bright red in the eye because the conjunctiva is crystal clear and easy to see. if these hemorrhage occurred on your skin they will be just a tiny bruise and go unnoticed. blood vessels can rupture for many reasons but the most common cause of these would be straining. straining to lift something straining at work or even straining to have a bowel movement. i saw a new mother a few days ago and both her eyes were bright red from hemorrhages. she had quite a strain delivering a 10 pound baby a few days prior! people who take aspirin or other blood-thinning medications tend to have more of these conjunctival hemorrhages. if you are bruising in other areas not just your eyes it would be wise to consult your medical provider.
Tags: eyes
Question: if you are over 40 is it still ok to be taking the pill?
Answer: as long as you are a non-smoker and in good health (not significantly hypertensive not a significant diabetic etc. ) you can take the pill. of course you want to be on a low-dose pill -- most women can do well with a pill that has 30 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol or lower. so if your pill says that it has 50 micrograms of estrogen check with your health-care provider about switching to a lower dose if possible. remember women can get pregnant in their 40's -- i personally have delivered three women who were 47.
Tags: birth control pill
Question: what are the chances of hepatitis b becoming a chronic disease?
Answer: in the united states approximately 200 000 people contract hbv [hepatitis b virus] each year. however only 10 000 to 15 000 of these people develop a chronic hepatitis b infection. why do some people clear the virus from their bodies while others progress to chronic disease? it appears that the immune system is the most important factor in determining whether a person can rid herself of this virus rather than develop a persistent infection. the immune system is relatively immature early in life. therefore the younger a person is when hbv is contracted the greater the likelihood that the infected person will become a chronic carrier of the disease. if an adult is infected her probability of developing chronic disease is very low—approximately 1 to 5 percent. if a person contracts the infection in infancy there is as much as a 90- to 95-percent chance that her immune system will be unable to eliminate this virus from her body. children fall somewhere in between having approximately a 25 to 35 percent chance of going on to chronic disease. men are six times more likely than women to become chronic carriers of hbv. the reason for this has not been determined. also people with poor immune systems—such as those infected with hiv organ recipients and those undergoing chemotherapy—have a much lower success rate of eliminating the virus from their bodies. patients who are the sickest during their acute illness especially those who develop jaundice or who survive fulminant hepatitis have the highest likelihood of totally recovering and thus not progressing to a chronic disease.
Tags: hepatitis b
Question: if you have been exposed to hepatitis a how long are you contagious?
Answer: hepatitis a is only contagious during the first 6 months after exposure - hapatitis a antibody igm will be positive at this time. after 6 months you are considered immune - igg forms. you are no longer contagious and chronic disease cannot occur.
Tags: hepatitis a
Question: what is a fatty liver and will weight loss help?
Answer: once a fatty liver shows up by imaging studies - such as a sonongram it means that at least 30% of your liver is laden with fat. this is very unhealthy for your liver and impacts your likelihood of curing hcv with antiviral treatment. . in addition to a healthy weight-loss diet and exercise program studies have demonstrated that the following vitamins may be helpful in treating fatty livers - vitamin e betaine vitamin c vitamin d. of course prior to starting any new diet/vitamins/and exercise you must check with your personal physician as he/she knows the details of your history best. . i actually researched and published on this issue over 2 decades ago -- and found that losing 10% of your current body weight will significantly impact the amount of fat on your liver. . liver is getting to much or to less of something i was diagnosed with fatty liver in about 2005 from my primary care doctor. at the time i liked to drink a few beers with the boys and he said i needed to stop my drinking. well i started to research on the topic. much of what i read pointed toward and my doctor agreed that weight loss was the main issue. so i told him i wanted to look at getting weight loss surgery. him and i disagree here because he thought i just needed to totally quit drinking and i thought lets try weight loss surgery and possibly supplements to help. while we still disagreed some he made me appointment with a weight loss center in spokane wa. to this day that was the best decision i have made. ever since then my ability to help my own liver numbers have been much easier. i have been using milk thistle along with weight loss ever since and am doing very good even today with good blood work ups and so forth. my doctor though is still negative on what i did. oh well its 2015. liver numbers still good! i still drink some and take milk thistle. i believe diet would help when there are fat deposits from alcoholism or obesity
Tags: fatty liver disease, weight loss