If you see new floaters, they may be a sign of retinal tears or detachment. As the name suggests, floaters are tiny specks, similar to dust that float around the field of vision. They may appear as spots, cobwebs, circles or squiggly lines and are more obvious against a bright background, such as when you are looking up into the sky or at a white computer screen. They will drift when you move y...
Question I’m in my early 40s. Few months ago, I had a sore throat after a drinking session with my friends. I took some hot ginger tea and pain reliever to ease the sore throat. The pain initially subsided, but it comes back intermittently, especially when I am stressed. This pain can sometimes come with heartburn and hoarse voice. My friends told me that I might have GERD...
Question I am in my mid 40s and I have been bothered by acne from time to time. Initially I thought that this, together with pimples, would subside with age. However, this does not seem to be true in my case. I have some friends who are around my age, but do not seem to face this problem. May I know if acne is a common problem for most people and if so, is there any solution to...
Question I have canine teeth that are slightly protruding. However, I chose not to pluck out these teeth as they do not affect my appearance. Some of my friends have advised me to pluck them out instead. They said that these teeth had the risk of forming cavities if I did not brush my teeth well and these cavities might spread to other parts of the teeth. I would like to know i...
Question My female friend had a stroke recently. She is in her 60s and slightly overweight, so she tries to exercise regularly. Before her stroke, she had to complete a project and only had 2 to 3 hours of sleep every night. I am wondering if the reason for her stroke is due to the recent lack of sleep or if there are other reasons. Answer Stroke occurs when the ar...
Question My husband is in his late 50s and has recently become short-tempered and impatient. I have recently heard that the males have a possibility of getting menopause. Does male menopause cause this behavioral change? When will the guys start to experience menopause? Answer The male sex hormone - testosterone production declines naturally with age in men...