Ask the Doctor
Blog which answers all your medical questions without any bias. Primary role of the blog is protection of public from bad medical practice.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Acupuncture for allergies
I am a 28 year old female with long history of
allergies. I have been told that acupuncture can help cure this
agonizing problem. Any thoughts?
To put things into perspective; acupuncture is a traditional Chinese art
which is still looking for a disorder it can cure. There are many types
of healthcare professionals who offer acupuncture to treat almost
everything under the sun. In the majority of cases, acupuncture is SCAM.
It does jack shit. Acupuncture may provide mild pain relief but asides
from that, everything else is wishful thinking.
Allergies occur when the body reacts intensely to a foreign item, which may be food, pollen, dust, mites or smoke. An allergy involves the immune system, skin and the airways. When the allergen comes into contact with the immune system, there is a cascade of event that take place and most of this communication involves an interaction between various cells and organs of your body. No amount of needle sticks into your body from the outside can affect these tiny cells and their reactions. How is needle placement in your ears or face going to treat or prevent your allergies?
If you have any common sense, you should avoid going to people who know very little about the disease. People who do acupuncture are not doctors- most go to some crap 3 month college program and then start tinkling around with needles. So save your money; go and see a bona fide doctor who specializes in allergies. Unfortunately, many of these so called allergy doctors go to the other extreme and start performing unnecessary tests and want to give you shots which do jack shit.
Acanya for my acne
I have terrible acne and my doctor gave me a script for Acanya. Is this good for my skin disorder?
Acanya is a medication that is a combination of an antibiotic
(clindamycin) and benzyl peroxide. Also known as Duac or Benzalin, it is
one of the most common topical ointments for the treatment of acne.
When applied to acne, the antibiotic is supposed to stop growth of acne
causing bacteria. The benzyl peroxide helps reduce oil production and
keeps the pores open. Unfortunately, this is not a great combo for
acne. Less than 1% of people with acne see any difference in their skin
after using the drug. Only the very mild forms of acne respond to this
drug. If you have mild acne, then you should not be mucking around with
drugs in the first place. In my experience, throw the script away- it is
a waste of money. Acanya is for foolish and gullible people with acne,
who are too dumb to visit a skin doctor.
Chiropractic treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
Can a chiropractor help with my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
The initial symptoms of CTS may be tingling and pain in the middle three
fingers. This may then progress to severe pain at night and later leads
to inability to hold objects. Over time, the hand practically becomes
disabled. There are numerous ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome
including surgery. However, initial treatment of this syndrome is always
conservative and may range from wearing of splint, physical therapy and
rest. While chiropractic manipulation may help with neck and back
problems, I doubt if this technique is useful for carpal tunnel.
Physical therapy appears to be the most effective treatment for carpal
tunnel syndrome when it is combined with heat and ice. Wear a splint at
night and physical therapy in the morning. I am not even sure what
chiropractors do except charge patients a lot of money for some B.S joint
manipulation—they are not real doctors anyway. The next group of
doctors you should avoid are the ones who do surgery for CTS-the overall
results are awful.
removing hair with a laser
Do lasers work for unwanted hair growth?
Removing unwanted hair is a challenge and there is no ideal treatment.
There are many types of lasers and intense pulse light treatments that
are hyped up to removed hair. The reality is that most do not work or
only work for 6 months. Moreover, you will also feel a lot of pain
during the procedure. And finally the treatments are expensive.
In the end, it all boils down to personal choices. The first thing all
consumers should understand is that cosmesis is big business. So never
believe anything a cosmetician, physician or nurse tells you about
lasers. These treatments do not remove hair permanently- you will get some growth
afterwards. When it comes to money, everyone tends to lie a little (some
more than others).
If you are seeking treatment for unwanted hair, the choices are either
hair free for 3-6 months and out of a lot of money or you can opt for
something a lot cheaper like a razor or waxing and need to repeat the
treatments every few weeks.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Butt lift options
What are options for a butt
lift if I do not have the money for surgery?
If you do not have the money for a butt lift, then there are some prosthetic devices you can wear in you panties or around the hips that will reveal a voluptuous buttock. Of course, you cannot wear a bikini with it and you cannot brag about this secret to your friends. Moreover, if you bring your guy home, then you will have to quickly turn off the lights, remove the prosthesis and make sure that he does not see your behind. The cost of these prosthesis range from $30-$100 and come in many shapes and sizes. An other great option is Prozac-it will relax you and hopefully make you love yourself as you are.
If you do not have the money for a butt lift, then there are some prosthetic devices you can wear in you panties or around the hips that will reveal a voluptuous buttock. Of course, you cannot wear a bikini with it and you cannot brag about this secret to your friends. Moreover, if you bring your guy home, then you will have to quickly turn off the lights, remove the prosthesis and make sure that he does not see your behind. The cost of these prosthesis range from $30-$100 and come in many shapes and sizes. An other great option is Prozac-it will relax you and hopefully make you love yourself as you are.
Unattractive butt
I fret about my flat butt all the time. I do have the money
but am not sure about the surgery. Should I go for it?
All plastic surgery is elective and one should never be rushed. Many women seem to find imperfections in their body, even though they look just fine. If you have been fretting over your butt, then the best advice is not to undergo surgery yet. Instead go and see a mental health professional and perhaps Prozac will do the trick. Prozac is cheaper and safer than any surgery. For every one female who had had a good result after butt surgery, there are many more who have had dreadful results.
All plastic surgery is elective and one should never be rushed. Many women seem to find imperfections in their body, even though they look just fine. If you have been fretting over your butt, then the best advice is not to undergo surgery yet. Instead go and see a mental health professional and perhaps Prozac will do the trick. Prozac is cheaper and safer than any surgery. For every one female who had had a good result after butt surgery, there are many more who have had dreadful results.
Remember, there are many bad surgeons who are in the
business only for the money. If you decide to undergo surgery, speak to a
patient for a referral. And even when you do decide on the right surgeon,
go for a holiday and give it a second thought. Many women end up with permanent complications by undergoing unnecessary surgeries.
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